Sony India launches ultra slim Xperia T3

Sony India has launched its new slimmest 7 mm smartphone- the Xperia T3 ,featuring a high-resolution 5.3- inch HD TRILUMINOS display.

The Xperia T3 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor,1GB RAM clocked at 1.4GHz and runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) operating system. It is packed with Cyber-shot leading camera, featuring an 8MP camera featuring Exmor RS for mobile, which can capture photos even in challenging lighting conditions. It also houses a 1.1-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

It weighs around 148 grams and the steel used in the frame ensures the durability of its slim design. The back cover is designed with matte material, which helps Xperia T3 feel slim and light in your hand, despite its robust build. It is fuelled with a long-lasting 2500 mAh battery. The Battery STAMINA Mode helps you enjoy your entertainment experience for a longer time.

The Xperia T3 features camera apps like Social live that allows the user to broadcast live via Facebook and allows to share comments in real time on the phone’s screen.It also has the Xperia Transfer, an easy, safe and simple app that helps move contacts, photos, bookmarks, apps, music, messages from old Android or iOS device to the new Xperia T3.

The Timeshift burst mode takes 31 frames within just two seconds inorder to capture the perfect shot. The Portrait Retouch makes sure you’re always captured looking your best with features including real-time makeup, deco frame and other options. You can also see changes in real time, before capturing the shot to ensure a photogenic finish.

Xperia T3 is available at all Sony centres, Xperia Flagship and major electronic stores across India from July 28. It is priced at Rs 27,990 in three different colours which Include white, black and purple.

Sony India launches ultra slim Xperia T3

Sony Xperia Z2a introduced in Taiwan, to hit the shelves in July

Sony Xperia Z2a has debuted in Taiwan. Xperia Z2a is much similar to the Xperia ZL2 that was launched in Japan some time ago by KDDI. The only difference being that the Xperia Z2a would be having only 16GB of internal memory as against 32GB available in the Xperia ZL2. The other hardware specs remain the same.

The Sony Xperia Z2a also has a resemblance to Xperia Z2. However, the screen is a little smaller at 5.0-inch (Xperia Z2 is 5.2-inch) Triluminos display with resolution of 1080p.  Other specs include a Qualcomm 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable to 64GB with microSD card and 20.7MP camera with Exmor RS sensor having 4K video recording facility. It has a 3000mAh battery and IP55/IP58 certification for resistance to dust and water. The handset is running Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Sony Xperia Z2a will be available in3 colors- White, Black and Turquoise. This will be Sony’s first phone to support Taiwanese 4G LTE band and it is expected to hit the shelves in July there. No information is available as yet about its pricing. Along with the Xperia Z2a, the Xperia T3 has also been introduced in Taiwan and it is also expected to be released next month.

Sony Xperia Z2a introduced in Taiwan, to hit the shelves in July

Sony Xperia T3, the world’s slimmest 5.3” smartphone unveiled

Sony has launched what it calls ‘the world’s slimmest 5.3” smartphone, the Xperia T3. According to Sony, Xperia T3 has a “Design you will want to hold on to” with “Beauty in every detail”. It is a 7mm thin mid-range smartphone, thinnest in the 5.3” range but not the thinnest among all the smartphones as such. Maybe this was what the teaser was about. There was much speculation that it would be the Xperia Z2 Ultra but it turned out this mid-range smartphone instead.

The Sony Xperia T3 has a stainless steel frame and weighs 148 gms. Its dimensions are 150.7x77x7mm. The back is made of matte plastic.  It has a 1280x720p HD Triluminos display with mobile Bravia engine 2. The handset has a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and Adreno 305 graphics, 1GB Ram and 8GB internal storage with a microSD card slot to expand up to 32GB.

The Xperia T3 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. It is equipped with an 8MP rear camera featuring auto focus Exmor RS for mobile image sensor and a 1.1MP front-facing camera. The rear camera supports 1080p HD video recording while the front camera supports 720p recording. Camera apps include Social live, AR effect, Timeshift burst, Creative effects and Portrait retouch.

For a mid-range device the Sony Xperia T3 has good connectivity with 2G, 3G, LTE (4G), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Miracast, NFC and aGPS.  The battery is 2500mAh with talk time of 12 hours 46 minutes and standby time of up to 688 hours.

The Sony Xperia T3 will hit the stores from the end of July and will be available in 3 colors –black, white and purple.

Sony Xperia T3, the world’s slimmest 5.3” smartphone unveiled