Sony expands Xperia and SmartWear portfolios

Sony Philippines launches new Xperia Z3 series, Xperia E3, Xperia M2 Aqua, SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3

Introducing the premium Xperia™ Z3 series – no-compromise flagship features and experiences, now in a choice of three popular form factors. Mid-range Xperia™ E3 brings Sony’s Z series flagship design, fun features and fast performance at an affordable price. Continued innovation in Sony’s SmartWear Experience with two new additions - SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.

MANILA, Philippines, October 14, 2014 – Sony Philippines announced today the local availability of the new Xperia Z line up, together its new tablet and SmartWear devices. This is line with the company’s commitment to provide consumers with products and experiences with more choice, flexibility, and innovation.

“Sony is relentless in its pursuit of innovation and we believe that consumers shouldn’t settle for good experiences, but demand great ones. It’s this spirit of customer focused innovation that drives us to deliver great products and experiences, with the widest ever choice and flexibility, without compromise,” said Nobuyoshi Otake, President and Managing Director of Sony Philippines.

Xperia^TM Z3 series – premium smartphones and tablet in a choice of form factors

Xperia^TM Z3:

The Xperia Z3 blends design and engineering craftsmanship to deliver beauty that will stand the test of time. Weighing just 152g with an easy-to-use interface and symmetrical design, it feels right at home in your hand. Its 7.3mm super-slim rounded aluminium frame and durable tempered glass panels showcase superior craftsmanship - available in your choice of a new range of colours including white, black, copper or silver green¹.

Xperia^TM Z3 Compact:

Beautifully rounded liquid reflection frame with tempered glass panels gives the Xperia Z3 Compact an elegant, premium finish. It is the only smartphone to deliver uncompromised performance in a beautifully compact design and at just 8.6mm slim and weighing 129 grams, Xperia Z3 Compact is perfectly designed for one-handed use.  Enjoy bold style with the unique colour range including orange and green, in addition to the classic white and black.

Xperia^TM Z3 Tablet Compact:

The world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet². Impossibly slim, astonishingly light and exquisitely crafted – Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a design sensation. At just 6.4mm slim and weighing less than 270 grams, the ultra-portable 8” tablet feels weightless in your hand. 

Created using the highest quality materials, its clean lines and uniquely designed power button capture Sony’s exquisite attention to detail. Stainless steel corners, an ultra slim rounded frame and a tempered glass front give an elegant and durable finish – available in either white or black.



Xperia^TM Z3 series – premium experiences across the flagship range


Designed to use wherever you go with the highest waterproof rating³ (IP 65/68) - whether you’re answering a call in the rain or taking pictures in the pool, you can use these products with confidence.

Create like never before with new social camera apps and editing features. Capture an event and your reaction to it at the same time with Face in. Add scribbles and animations to pictures with AR fun. Automatically create a movie from your photos and videos with Movie creator. Record from multiple angles with up to three compatible Xperia devices filming at the same time with Multi-camera. Or add sound to a photo with Sound Photo.

Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact: Capture every moment in stunning detail with the best camera and camcorder in a smartphone⁴ thanks to the unique combination of the 20.7 megapixel camera with 1/2.3 Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor, BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine and new 25mm wide-angle Sony G Lens. Enjoy the world’s first ISO 12800 sensitivity in a smartphone⁵ for better detail, even in low light. Sony’s new and improved SteadyShot™ technology with Intelligent Active Mode assures smoother videos and images. Record clips in super-clear 4K resolution now available for the first time in a compact smartphone.

Listen to music as the artist intended with Sony’s incredible High-Resolution Audio experience when paired with Sony’s latest High-Res Audio headphones. To breathe new life into your existing music collection, Sony’s ground-breaking DSEE HX technology – available now for the first time in our Z3 series – ‘upscales’ the fidelity of your MP3 or AAC music collection to near High-Resolution quality. Sony’s Digital Noise Cancelling technology reduces ambient noise by up to 98% when paired with the MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling headset, so you can enjoy your music without distraction.

Watch movies in perfect clarity on an ultra-bright display enhanced with Sony’s latest TV technologies - TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with Live Colour LED, X-Reality for mobile and intuitive contrast enhancement ensure an  entertainment experience this is both sharp and vivid, even in bright sunlight.

Play PS4™ games anywhere in your home with the addition of PS4™ Remote Play⁶ application on the Xperia Z3 series.  Your Xperia Z3 series are the only smartphones and tablet with PS4 Remote Play which means you can use them as a remote screen to connect to and control your games on PS4. For those times when the TV is being used, simply connect your Xperia Z3 series device to your PS4 via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller with the GCM10 Game Control Mount to continue playing games anywhere at home on your smartphone or tablet.

·     Performance is unmatched thanks to the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 801 Quad-core processor7 with 2.5GHz speed for lightning fast browsing and multi-tasking. This is enhanced by exceptional battery performance providing up to two days battery life⁸ (Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact). Get even more from your battery with Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode, which turns off background functions when you’re not using them to help extend your battery life.

Xperia^TM E3: Mid-range smartphone with Sony’s Z series flagship design, fun features and fast performance at an affordable price

The Xperia E3 features the flagship Z3 series design, ultrafast LTE connectivity, a generous 4.5” display, 5MP camera with HDR and creative camera apps, and fast performance – all at an affordable cash SRP of Php 10,490. The Xperia E3 is designed with resilient corners and a scratch-resistant screen made with durable tempered glass to keep your phone looking smart for longer.  It is available in a range of colours to express your individual style – choose from white, black, lime and copper.

Xperia M2 Aqua: A waterproof mid-range smartphone with the best technology in its class

Xperia M2 Aqua 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.

Expanded range of accessory ecosystem

Sony has also unveiled a range of compatible accessories to further enhance your experience and now offers over 160 NFC compatible products. The BSP10 Bluetooth® Speaker is a portable Bluetooth® speaker with Qi wireless charging, superior sound and premium Sony design. SBH60 Stereo Bluetooth® Headset is a uniquely designed wired and wireless Bluetooth® headset, with call handling and media remote control functionality for everyday use.

SMARTWEAR EXPERIENCE

Lifelog: A personal Android application from Sony that captures and tells your story.

Available either pre-loaded or downloadable from the Google Play Store, Sony’s Lifelog application enables you to set and achieve goals, bookmark memorable moments, and revisit memories any time, so that you get to know yourself better, and make smarter choices to feel your best.

COMPATIBLE WITH LIFELOG

SmartBand Talk: A powerful lifelogging wearable, with intuitive features.

SmartBand Talk features a curved 1.4” e-paper display that is highly visible and clear, giving you always-on updates of your Lifelog activities, notifications and to tell the time at a glance. A built-in microphone and speaker, combined with a short call function, lets you talk into it and hear your caller. You can also assign your own sounds to life bookmarks and use your voice to carry out specific smartphone operations (SmartBand Talk Voice Control will be available at launch, initially supporting Japanese, UK and US English, French, German, Italian and Spanish). New built-in accelerometer and altimeter sensor technology provide an accurate overview of your daily physical activity. The waterproof9 (IP68 rated) design is available in black at launch, with further colours available later in the year.  The Sony SmartBand Talk will be available by November with an SRP of Php 8,990.

SmartWatch 3: Sony’s latest generation “smartwatch”, powered by Android Wear.

SmartWatch 3 is Sony’s latest “smartwatch”, but the first specifically designed for the latest Android Wear updates in close collaboration with Google. It organizes your information, suggests what you need, and shows it to you before you even ask. SmartWatch 3 also offers impressive standalone functionality with the built-in Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro and GPS sensor technology providing more accurate, more powerful lifelogging. SmartWatch 3 sports a 1.6” 320x320 transflective display, set within a stainless steel core unit that is both premium and waterproof9 (IP68 rated) available in Classic black and white colours, with extra colour straps available in red & blue, and pink & white.  The Sony SmartWatch 3 will be available by November with an SRP of Php 11,990.