Sony Xperia Z2 has been coded by rumours as the "Avatar" and may have a strong connection to another flagship Xperia smartphone called "Sirius." Sources reveal that Sirius features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 805 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 20.7 MP Sony G lens with Android 4.4 and 3,500 mAh battery.

2014 Sony Xperia Flagship

Recent rumours discussed Sony Xperia Z2 or Avatar as the upcoming successor of Xperia Z1 for 2014. However, new reports indicate that another Xperia handset called Sirius is coming out and it features technical specifications very close to the Avatar.

Xperia Z2 Avatar

Xperia Sirius

Android 4.4 KitKat

Android 4.4 KitKat

5.2-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display

5.2-inch 2,560 x 1,440 display

2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 or 805

2 to 3 GB of RAM

3 GB of RAM

20.7 MP Sony G lens

20.7 MP Sony G lens

3,200 mAh battery

3,500 mAh battery

Rumours suspect that Xperia Sirius is coming at the CES 2014 event and could be the surprise Sony has been planning for Xperia fans worldwide. It is unknown if Sony Xperia Sirius will meet Samsung Galaxy S5 on the said event, as both are sure to compete for the best flagship smartphone this year.

Xperia Sirius is expected to feature shatter-proof screen, dust-proof and waterproof certifications just like Xperia Z and Z1.

What to Look Out For

The technical specifications of the two smartphones are mostly the same and may actually be a single phone after all. However, it isn't impossible to see another variant which Sony did with Xperia Z and Xperia Z1, both flagship devices. In addition, Sony also launched Xperia Z Ultra with a larger screen display.

The following are other technical details regarding the Xperia Z2 expected to be featured this year which may appear in Avatar or Sirius:

1. One-hour wireless recharging technology

2. Xenon flash to replace LED flash

3. IGZO screen with Triluminos and X-Reality mobile engines

4. 505 ppi pixel density

5. Upcoming 64-bit variant

6. Optical image stabilisation camera module

7. New Sony multimedia apps

The next-generation Xperia flagship is soon to be unveiled and it is either Avatar or Sirius or both alongside other Xperia smartphones coming their way in 2014. New Sony Xperia devices may be launched to the market by February or March after Sony's official announcement at CES 2014.