Sony Xperia Z

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The Sony Xperia Z is a discontinued high-end Android smartphone manufactured by Sony Mobile. It was released in February 2013 and featured a 5-inch display, 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, and 13-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Sony Xperia Z Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, February, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia Z was about 270 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What are the features of Sony Xperia Z?

The Sony Xperia Z features a 5.0-inch LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a single-lens rear camera, and a 2,330 mAh battery.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia Z?

The Sony Xperia Z has a 2,330 mAh battery.

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia Z device?

The most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia Z device are: 1. Using the Hard Reset/Factory Reset option: a. Turn off the device. b. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously until the power light starts flashing. c. Release both buttons and press and hold the Power button only until the Xperia logo appears on screen. d. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously until the Reboot System menu appears on screen. e. Release both buttons and select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume up and Volume down buttons. f. Press and hold the Power button until the menu options disappear from screen. g. Select "Yes, delete all user data" using the volume up and volume down buttons. h. Press and hold the Power button until the menu options disappear from the screen. i. The device will now begin to reset to its factory settings. 2. Using the Sony Smart Switch Analysis and Backup App: a. Download and install the Sony Smart Switch Analysis and Backup app from the Google Play Store. b. Connect the device to a PC using a USB cable. c. Launch the analysis and backup app on the device and follow the on-screen instructions to backup all data. d. Disconnect the device from the PC and turn off the device. e. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously until the power light starts flashing. f. Release both buttons and press and hold the Power button only until the Xperia logo appears on screen. g. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously until the Reboot System menu appears on screen. h. Release both buttons and select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume up and Volume down buttons. i. Press and hold the Power button until the menu options disappear from screen. j. Select "Yes, delete all user data" using the volume up and volume down buttons. k. Press and hold the Power button until the menu options disappear from the screen. l. The device will now begin to reset to its factory settings. 3. Using a Custom Recovery: a. Download the custom recovery image for your device from a trusted source. b. Connect the device to a PC using a USB cable. c. Place the custom recovery image in the root of the TechniSavvy directory on the USB drive. d. Reboot the device into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. e. Select the custom recovery image from the list of available recovery images. f. Once the custom recovery is installed, select "Wipe data/factory reset" from the recovery menu. g. Select "Yes, delete all user data" and confirm the deletion. h. Once the device is reset to its factory settings, select "Reboot system" from the recovery menu. i. The device will now begin to start up normally.

What type of display does Sony Xperia Z have?

The Sony Xperia Z has a 5.0-inch LCD display.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C6603
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2013, January. Released 2013, February
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
BuildGlass front, glass back, plastic frame
SIMMicro-SIM
IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min)

Display

TypeTFT
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
ProtectionShatter proof glass

Platform

OSAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

Single13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Single2.2 MP
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Stand-byUp to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
Music playUp to 40 h

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Purple
ModelsC6603, C6602, C6616, C6606
SAR1.05 W/kg (head) ย  ย  0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.48 W/kg (head)
PriceAbout 270 EUR

Tests

DisplayContrast ratio: 705:1 (nominal) / 2.462:1 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 60dB / Noise 58dB / Ring 61dB
Audio qualityNoise -81.9dB / Crosstalk -81.3dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 48h

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