Sony is coming with perfume-shaped selfie smartphone

Sony has recently launched the Sony Xperia C3. With its 5MP front-facing snapper, the smartphone is being labeled as a “selfie”-centric handset. While the model being new, another “selfie” model from Sony might be on the way. An odd looking handset with the Sony brand has been the subject of some leaked snapshots.

The device is called the Sony DSC-KW1. It has a literal selfie camera that looks like a Xperia phone with the cap of an expensive perfume bottle attached to its top, and a back that’s styled like a bottle itself. The smartphone appears to have no buttons, and extremely thin bezels, that isn’t the part of the phone that seems so strange.

The device’s body houses a 3.3-inch OLED display, while the top part houses a 19.2 megapixel camera with Sony’s latest Exmor RS sensor technology. The 21mm f2.0 camera lens can be rotated 180 degrees, capturing the beauty of its (mostly female, we assume) users from every angle.

The camera has built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connections, and it records 1080p video. There are touch slide shutter, self-timer, instant share, and smartphone control functions built in. Also the camera apparently turns from side to side in order to cover both front-facing and rear-facing photos.

Incredible! But seriously, does it appears a perfume bottle? It seems that Chinese ladies are really into decorating their phones with cases that look like premium Chanel perfumes, so Sony decided to go ahead and supply to this growing customer niche. Moreover, the smartphone’s price is absolutely nuts–5,199 yuan ($843).

 

 

 

Sony is coming with perfume-shaped selfie smartphone

Sony’s Selfie Smartphone Xperia C3 gets Certified by TENAA in China

Sony’s new recently unveiled “Selfie”smartphone Xperia C3 has made an appearance at TENAA which is the FCC equivalent in China. The dual SIM version of the smartphone having model number S55t has been certified by the agency for the 4G LTE network of China’s biggest carrier China Mobile.

As announced earlier, the Sony XperiaC3 will be released first in the Chinese market in August this year with other international markets to follow soon after.  The handset is expected to sell in China for 1999 Yuan or around US$322. The smartphone will be available in three color variants- White, Black and Mint. Mint color would be exclusively for China.

The Sony Xperia C3 is a mid-range phone sporting a 5.5-inch 1280 x 720p resolution HD display with Sony’s Bravia Engine 2. The device is powered by Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8926) processor clocked at 1.2GHz with Adreno 305 for graphics. Also packed in are 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage (expandable to 32GB) and a 2,500 mAh battery.

Xperia C3’s special feature due to which it is called a “Selfie” phone, is its 5MP front-facing wide angle camera with auto mode and LED flash. It also has an 8MP rear camera and pre-installed Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. At TENAA, the smartphone has been passed for 4G LTE network bands 1900/1800/900 MHz (B34)/1900 (B39) MHz, GSM (B41)/2300 (B40)/1900 (B39) MHz and TD-SCDMA 2000 TD-LTE 2500; and FDD-LTE/W-CDMA for international roaming.

You can see the images of Sony Xperia C3 certified by TENAA below:

Sony’s Selfie Smartphone Xperia C3 gets Certified by TENAA in China

Sony’s new Xperia C3 “PROselfie” phone with 5MP front camera and LED flash unveiled

As promised, Sony’s new “smartphone for selfies”,  the Xperia C3 is here. Earlier, Sony had tweeted  that it would reveal its new selfie smartphone on 8th July 2014. The device has now gone official and its detailed features and specs are out.

The main highlight of the Xperia C3 is its 5MP PROselfie front-facing camera with 25 mm wide angle lens, auto mode and soft LED flash. The camera has selfie apps by which you can make changes to your photo. After you snap your pic, you can add AR effects to add some fun to your photo. For instance, you can add a moustache, spects or a pirate cap or you can add a variety of beauty styles to your photo with the portrait retouch app.

Other specs include a 5.5-inch 1280 x 720p HD display with Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2. The device is powered by 1.2GHz Qualcomm Quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU with Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD card slot. There is an 8MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. The rear camera has Sony’s Exmor RS technology. The handset boasts of a 2500 mAh battery and runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

The dimensions of Xperia C3 are 156 x 78.5 x 7.6 mm and it weighs 150g. It is LTE (4G) enabled. It also has a dual SIM version that supports both dual call and dual standby. The handset is available in three color options namely White, Mint and Black.

The Xperia C3 will first hit the Chinese markets next month with other international markets following soon. The pricing details are yet to be announced.

Check out the video introducing the Sony Xperia C3:

Sony’s new Xperia C3 “PROselfie” phone with 5MP front camera and LED flash unveiled