Xperia Z
The 2013 phone that launched Sony’s waterproof glass-slab era.
The Xperia Z is a flagship Sony smartphone released Feb 2013, with a launch price of $650. It pairs the Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 5.0" FHD LCD display, a 13.1 MP · f/2.4 main camera and a 2,330 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 30/100 — The start of Sony’s glass-slab Xperia era. Standout strengths: launched sony’s omnibalance glass-slab design language. and ip57 water and dust resistance — early for a flagship. Main trade-off: tft lcd had poor viewing angles.
The start of Sony’s glass-slab Xperia era.
The Xperia Z introduced waterproofing and the OmniBalance design Sony used for years. A weak LCD aside, it was a notable 2013 flagship — now history.
Read the full review- Launched Sony’s OmniBalance glass-slab design language.
- IP57 water and dust resistance — early for a flagship.
- Sharp FHD display for 2013.
- microSD support.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia Z released?
The Xperia Z was released in Feb 2013.
How much does the Xperia Z cost?
The Xperia Z launched at $650 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xperia Z screen size and type?
The Xperia Z has a 5.0" FHD LCD display.
What chipset does the Xperia Z use?
The Xperia Z is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia Z have?
The Xperia Z ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia Z battery capacity?
The Xperia Z has a 2,330 mAh battery.
How fast does the Xperia Z charge?
The Xperia Z supports ~5 W wired charging.
Does the Xperia Z have wireless charging?
The Xperia Z does not support wireless charging.
What is the Xperia Z main camera?
The Xperia Z has a 13.1 MP · f/2.4 main camera.
Is the Xperia Z waterproof?
The Xperia Z is rated IP57 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Xperia Z weigh?
The Xperia Z weighs 146 g.
What colours does the Xperia Z come in?
The Xperia Z is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Purple.
Is the Xperia Z worth buying?
The Xperia Z introduced waterproofing and the OmniBalance design Sony used for years. A weak LCD aside, it was a notable 2013 flagship — now history. SpecEagle gives the Xperia Z an editorial score of 30/100.
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