Monthly Archives: January 2014

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK from Phones4U – Get £119 worth Sony Wireless Speaker Free

It has only been a few hours since we saw official announcement of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact from Sony at CES 2014 event, the first ever true mini smartphone with a high end hardware and software inbuilt unlike other OEMs which were compromising on hardware very much. Sony Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact features 4.3″ 720p IPS Panel with Triluminos display, Snapdragon 800 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and 20.7 MP Sony “G” Lens rear cam exactly what it’s elder sibling Xperia Z1 features. It will be available online and in stores in February 2014.

Just now we spotted many retailers have started taking pre-orders of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact and shipping starts on 31st Jan 2014, one such retailer in UK is Phone4U. Phones4U has put all available 4 colors of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact for pre-order with a very tempting offer. At present Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is only available under carrier based contract device from Phones4U.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK

As per the listing on Phones4U, Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is available under contract with Vodafone, UK and Orange carriers with phone bearing no cost. Ordering Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact from Phones4U in UK will fetch you complimentary free Sony wireless speaker SRS-BTX300 worth £119 and upto £65 of movies and music.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK

If you are looking for unlocked Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK it will be priced around £440 and listing may go live in early February 2014 as per sources so if you want it now pre-order your Xperia Z1C now.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C or Xperia Z1 Compact here

We will soon put the listing of Sony Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact price as per different regions.

Detailed Specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact

Xperia Z1C as Xperia Z1 Compact Officially announced at CES 2014

Download White Paper Pdf of Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1s LTE

Follow the Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact Facebook Fan page.

Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is the best ever mini smartphone world has ever seen till now, what do you think of ? Are you going to buy it. Do let us know your views on it.

Xperia Z1C as Xperia Z1 Compact Officially announced at CES 2014

Sony has officially announced the miniature version of Xperia Z1 globally as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C at CES 2014 Las Vegas event exclusively. We have seen Xperia Z1 Mini as Sony D5503 ( LTE version ) number of time in leaks prior to the official announcement and it is exactly identical to what it appeared in leaks. Xperia Z1C or Xperia Z1 Compact is the sibling of Xperia Z1F which was only announced in Japan some months ago.

Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is the first true mini smartphone ever produced by any company yet, it supports exactly the same CPU, GPU and other specs what Xperia Z1 features. Xperia Z1 Compact is released in 4 variants of bright colors viz. Black, White, Pink and Lime and will be available globally for purchase in February 2014.

Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact Official Photo Gallery

Let’s have a look at the specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact in brief :-

  • Snapdragon 800 SoC MSM8974 2.2GHz  Quad Core
  • 4.3 inch 720p screen – IPS Panel
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB onboard memory
  • 20.7MP Rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens and 2MP front cam.
  • 2300mAh battery
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
  • Dimensions – 127mm x 64.9mm x 9.5 mm

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK from Phones4U

Pre-Order for Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact for carrier bases devices has started in UK now. At present it is available under Vodafone, Orange and EE with phone bearing no cost and you get some complimentary gifts also.

Unlocked Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact will be priced at £440 in UK and listing will go live in early Feb 2014. To order your Xperia Z1 Compact locked device in UK, follow the link below.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK from Phones4U – Get £119 Sony Wireless speaker free.

Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C Priced in Europe UK £449, France Netherlands and Spain €549, Italy and Germany €499, Sweden 4695 kr, Poland 1999 zł.

Download White Paper pdf of Xperia Z1 C aka Xperia Z1 Compact

White papers pdf are available now while quick user guide is yet to be uploaded by Sony.

Download White Paper Pdf of Xperia Z1 Compact

Detailed Specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact

Follow the Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact Facebook Fan page.

We will list detailed specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact on a separate page very soon. What do you think guys, planning to buy Xperia Z1 Compact as it is the first every true “MINI” version of a smartphone produced on planet Earth. We are impressed a lot 🙂

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version CLEAR Pics Leaked – To feature IPS Display ?

A few hours left only now for Sony’s official press conference at CES 2014 Las Vegas event where Sony might introduce the Xperia Z1 Mini international version ( Sony D5503 ) and hopefully Xperia Z1s also ( which as per image and specs leaked by Twitter handle of @evleaks earlier today claims that it is the 4.3 inch 720p screen T-Mobile USA version of Xperia Z1 ). Right before the CES event we have spotted some the best ever pics leaked of Xperia Z1 Mini.

A tipster from Digi-Wo has posted 7 legitimate CLEAR pics leaked ever of Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version ( which will be exactly similar to international version ) claimed as Sony M51w which was recently certified by Ministry of Industry ( China ) alongside with Sony L39u and Sony XM50h. Sony China is organizing a press conference on 14 Jan 2014 where they will officially announce Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese version aka Sony M51w. Let’s have a look what leaked pics has us to tell about profile of device…

As per the source, Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version / Xperia Z1 Mini international version will feature 720p 4.3 inch IPS display and has a better display that Xperia Z1.

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Front cam is positioned at very right end above screen.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Front cam

Screen looks better than Xperia Z1 ( as per tipster ).

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - IPS Panel

Sony’s “G” lens 20.7 MP rear cam with LED flash positioned in line with rear cam sensor.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - 20.7 MP CAM

No ports/flaps on right vertical side of phone, though in Xperia Z1 we have SIM card slot.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - side Profile

SIM card slot, magnetic charging dock pins, micro SD card and USB Port at left vertical side of phone.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - All ports on one side of phone

Exactly same branding of Sony and Xperia on back panel of phone.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Sony G Lens

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Sony and Xperia Branding at back

Actual model name of international version of Xperia Z1 Mini has not come up yet. Other specs of Xperia Z1 Mini international version which has come across are :-

  • Snapdragon 800 SoC MSM8974 2.2GHz  Quad Core
  • 4.3 inch 720p screen.
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB onboard memeory
  • 20.7MP Rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens and 2MP front cam.
  • 2300mAh battery
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

It’s almost near now, Sony’s press conference at CES 2014, check below link to view it live.

Watch Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live, 6 Jan at 5pm in Las Vegas

Xperia Z1 Mini international / Chinese version will be the first true “MINI” smartphone ever produced with an awesome true hardware not just like other OEMs who have downgraded the hardware and planted “Mini” brand in front of their flagship device.

Are you excited for Xperia Z1 Mini, well we are a lot. Do let us know how you find above pics ?

[ REVIEW ] Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M for Xperia Z1

Are you looking for buying a small tripod stand for your smartphone, well if yes we have something for you. It’s review time now and we have picked Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M stand today for reviewing. Well recently starting with Xperia Z and till Xperia Z1 we have seen some of the best ever mobile camera provided by Sony in their Xperia Smartphones; Xperia Z1 having outstanding camera quality with 20.7 MP rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens. Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M is the perfect pick for every person who uses his Xperia smartphone much for photography.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M is compatible with all Sony Xperia 2012 and Xperia 2013 models like Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia Ion, Xperia T, Xperia TX, Xperia V, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia C, Xperia L, Xperia E, Xperia M and Xperia Z1. Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M is priced at £39.99/$65.49/48.99€ and is an official Sony product.

[ REVIEW ] Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M comes in a white-red combination box with FIFA World Cup 2014 Brasil logo which was also seen on the box of Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra. Inside box you find one tripod stand and carrying pouch for the phone.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M

Back side of box read the description about specifications and size of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M and a pictorial guide on how to use it.

Back cover of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M

Specifications of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M

  • Dimension – Approx. 57 x 171 x 55 mm
  • Mass – Approx. 80g ( 2.8 oz )

Compatible Device Measurement / mass 

  • Width – 54-76 mm
  • Thickness – under 15 mm
  • Mass – under 250g

We have tested the Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M with our Xperia Z1, it goes well and it should also go well with other Sony Xperia devices. Steady pictures and capturing videos are a lot easier now 🙂

How to adjust your phone on Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M ?

First of all assemble all the products at a place. It has a tripod stand and universal camera holder which has a standard 1/4-20 UNC internal camera thread that can be attached to a full-size tripod or any other mount.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M box contents

Open the legs of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M stand and place it gently on a plane surface.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M stand

Top view of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M

Now screw the camera holder on the tripod stand.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M - Screwing holder on tripod

Now after adjusting the camera holder on top of tripod stand, just help of some other person and ask them to hold the phone and stretch the slider on universal camera holder from both sides ( top sliders are stretched to opposite directions and bottom slider is stretched upwards ) and in the mean time place your phone inside it gently.

Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M for Xperia Z1 Review

Be cautious when you are putting your phone inside camera holder, don’t end chipping your phone’s part. While putting Xperia Z1 make sure power button side is at the location where two sliders are present in camera holder.

Pros

  • Very Light Weight.
  • Easy to use, durable.
  • 100% Compatible with wide range of Xperia smartphones.
  • Universal camera holder can be used on wide varieties of mount.

Cons

  • Length of tripod legs is very small but still we are not considering it as a disadvantage.

If you are looking to buy it, MobileFun ships it worldwide; check the listing of Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M at MobileFun. 

We also tried adding the tripod stand to our Nikon cam and it fits well so it’s a multi-usage item, you can use it on many devices. Very much satisfied with the Sony Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M. Do let us know if you have used this product or any similar you are using, we would like to hear your views. Drop your comments below.

T-Mobile USA Xperia Z1s Pic and Specs Leaks – Is it Xperia Z1 Mini ?

Just a few hours before Sony’s official press conference at CES 2014 at 6 Jan, 5 PM Las Vegas; T-Mobile USA Xperia Z1s pic and specs have been leaked by trusted “evleaks”. It is rumored that Sony is about to announce global Xperia Z1 Mini version ( just like Xperia Z1F in Japan ) as Sony D5503 and Xperia Z1s at CES. But after this leak from evleaks it seems that Xperia Z1s is the name of mini version of Xperia Z1 in USA, Is it ?

A lot ago we saw evleaks leaking a pic of Xperia Z1s front panel which is exactly similar to the pic leaked today. Twitter handle of “evleaks” has just tweeted briefly the specifications and a pic of Xperia Z1s which they claim as the Xperia Z1 Mini with a 4.3 inch 720p screen.

First let’s have a look at the leaked pic of T-Mobile USA Xperia Z1s. Do notice the “T-Mobile” branding on the bottom panel of Xperia Z1s.

T-Mobile USA Xperia Z1s Pic and Specs LeaksLeaked Specs of Xperia Z1s as per “evleaks”


  • Snapdragon 800 SoC MSM8974 2.2GHz  Quad Core
  • 4.3 inch 720p screen.
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB onboard memeory
  • 20.7MP Rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens and 2MP front cam.
  • 2300mAh battery

If the above pic is to believed it is very much similar to recently launched Xperia Z1 L39t in China ( 4G model ) that’s why it was speculated before that Xperia Z1s may be the facelift version of Xperia Z1 but now it seems that it is the Xperia Z1 Mini model for T-Mobile USA.

Are you excited, only a few more hours to wait what Sony has for us for the Q1 2014. Sony’s CES 2014 conference will be broadcasted live and you can watch it here on our blog. Click below link to check the timings of the show.

Watch Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live, 6 Jan at 5pm in Las Vegas

Finally a 4G model of either Xperia Z1 or Mini will land in USA, how do you fell. Drop your comments below.

Watch Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live, 6 Jan at 5pm in Las Vegas

Time has come, year’s first international tech show CES 2014 is here now. CES 2014 continues from 7th Jan – 10th Jan 2014 at Las Vegas, USA and on 6th Jan Sony Mobile will hold a press conference. It is being already confirmed from Sony that on 6th Jan there will be a press conference, curious thing is that are they going to announce new handset on the very same day.

Press Conference may start with keynote from Sony Mobile CEO Kazuo Hirai and what Sony has brought this time new for the users, a new handset, a new TV technology or anything else.

You can now view watch Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live, 6 Jan at 5pm from Las Vegas. Below you will find the live video streaming which will go on air at 5 PM ( PST ) on 6 Jan.

Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live video streaming

Check the local timings of Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference timings as per your region.

It will be aired live at 5 PM ( PST ) USA 6th Jan Monday , 06.30 AM ( IST ) India 7th Jan Tuesday, 01.00 AM UK 7th Jan Tuesday.

Rumors are that Sony may announce international version of Xperia Z1 Mini ( aka Sony D5503 ) exclusively and very less chances of announcing any new flagship device as they already mentioned that Xperia Z1 will remain flagship in 2014. Above space will be be updated LIVE as when the conference begins.

Are you excited ?

Is Sony M51w/Xperia Z1 Mini version launching in China on 14 January 2014 ?

Yesterday we saw Sony L39u, Sony XM50h and Sony M51w models being certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry and rumors says that Sony M51w is the Chinese version of Xperia Z1 F ( Japanese Version ). Just now Sony Mobiles China has hinted that a new device is coming on 14 January 2014.

Pic displays four patches of color viz. Yellow, Black, White, Pink on a gray background and notation reads 14 January 2014. 4 colors resemble those 4 colors in which Xperia Z1 F was launched in Japan. Well it clearly indicates that Xperia Z1 Mini is coming in China and globally too.

[ UPDATE – 6 Dec ]

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version CLEAR Pics Leaked – To feature IPS Display

Sony’s Press Event in China on 14 Jan 2014

Is Xperia Z1 Mini version launching in China on 14 January 2014

Sony’s press conference on 6 Jan at CES 2014 is also fixed already, we hope to see Sony Mobiles launching Sony D5503 aka Xperia Z1 Mini International version and then gradually it will be released in China also on 14 Jan 2014 hopefully ?

Are you excited for Sony’s press conference at CES 2014 and especially for Xperia Z1 Mini international version ? Drop your comments below.

[ via – Sony China ] Thanks Puneeth 🙂

Sony L39u, XM50h, M51w Models certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry

Many new Sony 2014 models have been apparently seen on AnTuTu benchmark database and Indonesian Postel website. Yesterday we saw Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E1 being spotted on FCC and a few days ago Sony SGP521, D2005, D2105 and D5503 were spotted on Indonesian Postel website and Sony D6503, D5303, D2105, D2005 , D2004 and D2303 were spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark database/

Some more Sony models viz. Sony L39u, Sony XM50h and Sony M51w specifically for China region are being certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry as reported by a tipster on Weibo. Have a look at the certification of frequency bands below before we predict which models is coming as under which commercial name.

[ UPDATE ] 

 Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E1 seen on FCC

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Sony L39u,XM50h,M51w Models certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry

Sony M51w is rumored to be Chinese version of Xperia Z1 F ( Japanese Version ) and whose international version as Sony D5503 is expected to be revealed at CES 2014 event.

Sony XM50h is very much rumored as new Sony 6″ inch phablet featuring MediaTek SoC MT6592 1.7 GHz octa-core.

What is Sony L39u  is still unknown. Well CES 2014 event is not far away now and soon we will see some of the recently seen Sony 2014 models getting launched hopefully.

Thanks Ben 🙂

Sony delaying Android 4.3 for Xperia SP, No ETA yet “work in progress”

Xperia SP users are now bombarding us with comments when they will get android 4.3 firmware update as when it was promised to be delivered in December 2013 only. Android 4.3 12.1.A.0.253 firmware was certified a week ago on PTCRB website and a few days back we saw Android 4.3 9.2.A.0.276 firmware for Xperia T and Xperia V getting certified on PTCRB and now questions arises is Xperia SP getting android 4.3 at the same time with Xperia T and Xperia V now ?

We asked official Sony Xperia Support on Twitter regarding the ETA of Android 4.3 Xperia SP update and they replied that “Sony is still working on it” and should come soon though no ETA was given by them.

[ UPDATE – 9 Dec ]

Xperia SP Android 4.3 12.1.A.0.256 firmware Screenshots Leaked – New White UI, Sony Smart Camera App and Xperia Themes

[ UPDATE – 8 Dec ]

New Android 4.3 12.1.A.0.256 firmware Certified for Xperia SP again

Check our conversation with Xperia Support Twitter. We presented them that users are frustrated over delay in rolling android 4.3 for Xperia SP.

 


When we asked will Xperia SP gets android 4.3 in 1st week of Jan 2014, they decided to remain mum on this issue.

 

 
We do expect that it should come soon in 1st week of Jan 2014.
What do you think Xperia SP users are you frustrated over Sony for delaying so much android 4.3 for Xperia SP ?

Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual, Sony D2004 as Xperia E1 Spotted on FCC

We have already seen more than 7 new Sony 2014 models on AnTuTu benchmark database and on Indonesian Postel website which stirred the rumors for Sony’s 2014 lineup. Sony SGP521, D2005, D2105 and D5503 were spotted on Indonesian Postel website and Sony D6503, D5303, D2105, D2005 , D2004 and D2303 were spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark database a few days ago and just now some of them now seen on solid FCC network.

We just spotted that Sony D2104 and Sony D2004 both passes through FCC ( 1, 2 ) network which 100% marks the presence of Sony D2104 and Sony D2004 officially as the devices among Sony’s 2014 models lineup. Check below the listing of Sony D2104 and Sony D2004 on FCC.

Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E1

Sony D2104 and Sony D2105 are the commercial names and as per documents seen on FCC, they have been labelled as Sony Xperia E1 Dual ( HSPA+ and LTE version ) which were previously speculated as facelift version of Xperia L.

Sony D2104 spotted on FCCAnother device Sony D2114 is also spotted whose exact model number is unknow.

Sony D2104 spotted on FCC

Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual

Notice the two IMEI numbers labels which indicates it as Dual Sim Mobile. Sony D2104 is spotted as running 20.0.B.0.26 firmware, android version not specified yet and accessories listed as USB Cable, earphones, Battery and AC Adapter. Apparently Sony D2105 scored 13001 points on AnTuTu Benchmark.

Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 DualSony D2004 spotted on FCC

Sony D2004 as Xperia E1

Sony D2004 scored 12633 points on AnTuTu benchmark when previously spotted. Only one IMEI number confirms it is single SIM phone running 20.0.A.0.26 firmware, android version not specified yet and accessories listed as USB Cable, earphones, Battery and AC Adapter. Sony D2005 spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark scoring 12790 points.

Sony D2004 spotted on FCC

Listing of Sony D2104 and Sony D2004 on FCC has now revealed the mystery behind the real names of devices. Sony D2104 will comes as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E2 dual.

What do you think guys, as CES 2104 event is very near and we are expecting Sony to launch some new models of Sony 2104 lineup. It is also speculated the Sony D5503 will be revealed as Xperia Z1 Mini international version and no flagship device will be launched.

Thanks Ben 🙂