Apple’s 3D Touch has creates so much hype amongst the tech companies around the world its compelled competitors Samsung and Sony to embrace the touch-sensitive display technology for their upcoming phones. In Sony’s case, its touch-sensitive display technology will show-up in its flagship Xperia Z6.

Sources claim Sony will upgrade its flagship range and come-up with the successor of the much acclaimed Xperia Z5 in the second half of 2016. Sony will probably develop its own pressure-sensitive display version, according to a report in Mobipicker, The addition of this latest and popular display technology will refresh the Xperia lineup but will also make the phone more expensive.

The Xperia Z6 might use the Clear Force technology, as well, for its upcoming flagship device, said Android Headlines. Sony Xperia Z6 is also tipped to be powered by the newly launched Snapdragon 820 SoC. Sony`s current flagship Xperia Z5 is run by a Snapdragon 810 processor.

Pressure-sensitive display technology enables users to perform various actions depending on the amount of pressure or force applied to a touchscreen. The Sony Xperia Z6 will also likely support a USB Type C port and a microSD card slot for memory expansion .

Sony could continue its legacy of featuring top-notch camera modules in the next flagship device like the Xperia Z5. The company can use the same 23 MP IMX300 sensor which has been widely appreciated. The device is expected to be shipped with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow on board.

It’s worth noting Samsung has collaborated with third-party supplier Synaptic to use a technology named Clear Force for its Galaxy S7 similar to Apple’s 3D Force Touch. Synaptics provides human interface solutions based on biometric technologies.

Huawei has already released Mate S with touch technology. Mate S features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution; a HiSilicon Kirin 935 chipset; a 2,700 mAh battery and a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash.

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