Sony launches Xperia Z5 and World's First 4K smartphone Xperia Z5 Premium

Sony India unveiled its flagship Xperia Z5 and its super-flagship Xperia Z5 Premium, the world’s first 4K smartphone. Xperia Z5 and Z5 premium are the latest additions to the Xperia family, which gives a different camera experience with 23 MP and 0.03 autofocus. The super-flagship Z5 premium redefines mobile entertainment with the world’s first 4K UHD smartphone display and 4K Ultra HD upscaling technology.

Xperia Z5 features Sony’s brand new large 1/2.3 Exmor RS for mobile 23MP sensor and F2.0 G Lens - Sony’s first completely re-imagined smartphone camera element since Xperia Z1. The camera is capable of the fastest autofocus in a smartphone, a dominant combination of speed and accuracy to capture split-second moments with ease. The large 23 MP Exmor RS for mobile sensor and highly developed processing software allows one to get close to subjects; whether it be a landmark, architecture or other objects of interest, with 5x clear image zoom with minimum loss of quality. And, elevation in low-light photography means one can capture clearer and better photos at night or in darker surroundings with less noise and blur - ideal for capturing a sunrise or night skyline.

Xperia Z5 presents a svelte continuous plate form, with a metal frame and frosted glass back. It’s striking, comfortable to hold and waterproof for everyday convenience. With a 5.2” display, sleek looks and Fall 2015 fashion and interior design cues, colors range from elegant to expressive for any personal style or taste;, Graphite Black, Gold and Green.

To the side, a new integrated fingerprint sensor power button means each device is personal, protected and easily unlockable with a simple pick up and press in one natural movement. It will also support the FIDO standard; authentication via fingerprint for online payment services.

Xperia Z5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs, 64-bit capabilities and ultra-fast 4G LTE speeds, letting one reach new levels of performance for video, photography and gaming.Whether one is multi-tasking over Wi-Fi or the latest 4G network, the devices deliver the speed one needs.

Powerful smartphone features demand smart power management, Xperia Z5 is equipped with Sony’s incredible up to two-day battery stamina and innovative power-saving technology, which gives one a better long-lasting battery performance. With Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled on the new devices, one can get 5.5 hours usage with just 10 minutes of charging with a certified Quick Charge 2.0 charger, such as the Quick Charger UCH10( In India, Quick Charger (UCH10) will come bundled within the box and you don’t need to shell out anything extra for the quick charge experience.

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world’s first 4K smartphone with a sharp, vivid 5.5” 4K TRILUMINOS Display for mobile and IPS, where breathtaking detail is depicted with pinpoint accuracy for the most natural images, at four times the resolution of Full HD.

Xperia Z5 Premium will upscale one’s favourite content to 4K, enhancing any native or third party videos or photos so one can view YouTube or one’s holiday shots in rich, vibrant 4K detail. And, Xperia Z5 Premium is built to allows one to get creative by capturing in 4K and immediately enjoying the content on Z5 Premium, with the option of preserving any moment as an 8 MP quality image.

Xperia Z5 Premium is also powered by the Snapdragon 810 processor. A high capacity 3430 mAh battery lasting for up to two days, with quick charge capability eradicate the need for normal charging. Like the Xperia Z5, Quick Charger (UCH10) will come bundled within the box of Xperia Z5 Premium as well.

Xperia Z5 Premium comes with as large as 32 GB internal memory, it has the capability to take a 200 GB external microSD card, which in turn offers extra space for 4K videos and movies, and images too.

Across the Xperia Z5 series, Sony’s rich expertise in audio technologies gives the opportunity to enjoy sound in incredible detail and clarity. High-Res Audio reproduces high-frequency sound for a studio quality experience. DSEE HX upscales the audio fidelity of the existing MP3, AAC or Spotify tracks to near High-Res Audio quality. And for high-quality wireless music listening, Sony’s LDAC codec transmits data three times more efficiently than legacy codec over Bluetooth.

Keep playing the favourite PlayStation 4 (PS4™) games wherever, either in the home with PS4 Remote Play0. Simply connect Xperia Z5 series device to the PS4 via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller to ensure even a minute of the action is not missed.

And to ensure one continues to enjoy the best experiences that Sony has to offer, all Xperia Z5 series users will benefit from access to Xperia Lounge Gold – delivering the world of Sony entertainment at one's fingertips. Get access to exclusive competitions and offers; be among the first to try out new apps; and enjoy the latest movies, TV episodes and music included with one’s device.

Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium will be available in Dual SIM variants at all Sony Centre, Xperia Flagship stores and Major electronic stores across India.