Sony Xperia Z2 Avatar and Upgraded Xperia Tablet Z Among 7 Devices Coming in 2014?
2014 models of Sony Xperia devices are leaking and it may include the upcoming successor of Xperia Z1 - the Xperia Z2 Avatar. Here are the models, features and specifications of the rumoured Sony's pride for 2014.
Model Number Exposed
There are 7 Sony Xperia device models coming in 2014 according to the Indonesian Web site, Postel and Antutu. D6503 of D650X set is expected to be a flagship smartphone of 2014 that may be the Xperia Z2 Avatar. Other models are mid-range smartphones such as D5322 and D5303 of D53XX set and D5503 Xperia Z1 Mini.
D2005, D2105 and SGP521 also appeared from Postel as 2014 Xperia devices while D2303 was exposed in Antutu Benchmark alongside with Sony D5503 Amami Xperia Z1 Mini, D6503 and Sony D5322, D5303 of D53XX set.
SGP521 could be the 2014 LTE updated version of the Xperia Tablet Z aka SGP321 that will appear along with a flagship smartphone and other mid-range Sony Xperia phones. As of now, the leaked D6503 flagship model has a lower benchmarking result compared to Xperia Z1 Mini due to a possible underclocked processor or a pre-production model.
Motion Shot
Motion Shot was an exclusive app for Xperia Z1 to create one still image from a small movie that can be ported to other Xperia smartphones or other non-Sony brands running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher.
It is expected that Xperia Z2 will have something better than Motion Shot combined with AR effects and other camera shooting modes not found on Xperia Z1.
Xperia Themes
Sony just made Android 4.3 Jelly Bean deliver Xperia Themes compatibility among eligible smartphones. It is an app allowing users to download custom UI packs and be used as themes on selected Xperia smartphones.
At best chances, Xperia Z2 Avatar will run Android 4.4 that features more Sony apps to work with Cloud Printing, Wireless Payment, new multimedia functionalities, new camera shooting modes and other exclusive improvements provided by the latest Android version.
Technical Specifications
- 5.2 inches of IGZO display with 505ppi pixel density
- Triluminos with X-Reality display engine for mobile
- 20.7 MP Sony G Lens with Carl Zeiss Optics
- Xenon flash replacing LED flash
- Android 4.4 KitKat with Xperia Home UI
- 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor
- 2 to 3 GB of RAM
- Wireless charging
- Exclusive camera apps
- Waterproof and dust resistant