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goldenface
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Posted: 2014-02-24 20:35
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24th February 2014, Barcelona, Spain – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia™ M2, the 4G LTE smartphone that offers blockbuster entertainment and flagship experiences at a mid-range price point, thanks to a best-in-class processor, our display expertise, a razor sharp 8MP camera with Exmor RS for mobile and Sony’s music and video entertainment.

“Xperia M2 is an ultra fast smartphone that offers brilliant specs and performance, reaching new audiences with a mid-range price. This is a great device for the customer looking for a smartphone that has it all,” says Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “It combines the best of Sony, bringing you our latest technologies complimented with a one of its kind, unique entertainment offer never before seen on a mid-range smartphone.”

Xperia M2 showcases high quality technology at an affordable price. Sony’s OmniBalance design as found on Sony’s premium smartphone range, an ultra-fast processor and a large qHD display, combine to create brilliant all-round performance, whilst the unique Xperia camera, music and movie apps offer stunning entertainment experiences.

Xperia M2 offers a world of media apps for seamless entertainment, online and offline with Sony Entertainment Network5, paired with the best content offer available for a mid-range smartphone. Xperia M2 users will have the chance to enjoy the latest films out of the box with three digital downloads of the hottest blockbusters from Sony Pictures, such as Captain Phillips and White House Down. Through the Music Unlimited service, Xperia M2 users can access a catalogue of 25 million songs for free for 30 days, while the Video Unlimited service offers instant movie blockbusters on a smartphone6. A range of PlayStation®Mobile games will also be included.

Press Release

hands on
Camera and video
Geotagging
Image stabiliser
Red-eye reduction
Scene recognition
Send to web
Smile Shutter™
Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor
Touch capture and focus
Image playback, supported formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP
Video recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4
Video playback, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4
HDR for pictures
Quick Launch
8 megapixel camera with photo flash and auto focus
4 x digital zoom
White balance
Self-timer

Connectivity and communication
aGPS
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Native USB tethering
Smart Connect
Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync®, Facebook™, Google™, Microsoft® and SyncML™*
Multiple IM
USB High speed 2.0 and Micro USB support
Xperia Link
Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality
Noise suppression
Voice enhancement
GLONASS*
HD Voice
Friends application
Handwriting recognition
NFC
DLNA Certified
ANT+_x0014_™ sport, fitness, health support

Entertainment
"Movies" application
3D and motion gaming
3D surround sound
Hangouts™*
Sony Entertainment Network (selected markets only)
YouTube™*
“WALKMAN” application
Facebook™ application*
Twitter™ application*
Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Phase™ and Clear stereo
TrackID music recognition*
xLoud Experience – audio filter technology from Sony
Audio recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4, AMR
Audio playback, supported formats: MP3, 3GPP, MP4, ADTS, AMR, SMF, XMF, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, iMelody, WAV, OGG, FLAC
Dynamic normaliser
PlayMemories*
FM Radio with RDS

Design and display
4.8”, 16,777,216 colours, 540 x 960 pixels
Gesture input
STAMINA mode
Touch gesture – multi-touch, up to 10 fingers supported
Screenshot capturing
Pan & zoom
Face detection
Shake control
Illumination effect
Memory
RAM: 1GB
Flash memory: Up to 8 GB***
Expansion slot: microSD™ card, up to 32 GB

Networks
(GINA) UMTS HSPA+ 850 (BandV), 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHz
(GINA) GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
(REX) UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
(REX) GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
(RITA) UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
(RITA) GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Pre-loaded applications
Google Chrome*
Google Play*
Google Voice Search*
Google search*
Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude*
Web browser (WebKit)
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2014-02-24 21:10 ]
Big_D
Sony Xperia TX
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Posted: 2014-02-26 23:45
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some website doesn't list a front-facing camera, but there is definitely one in the photos.

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Bonovox
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Posted: 2014-02-26 23:52
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What's the front camera quality??
Phone?? What phone??
Bonovox
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Posted: 2014-05-16 20:02
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Phone Arena didn't like it much but it is an ok mid ranger

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-M2-Review_id3702
Phone?? What phone??
sale987
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Joined: May 27, 2008
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Posted: 2014-09-05 10:45
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I just updated my phone to 4.4.2 with pc companion, and it says emergency calls only, it does not recognize my sim card, but the phone is factory unlocked??
paritapandya
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Posted: 2015-07-02 13:29
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Good one phone with average camera and reasonable price....
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