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Sony Xperia Z: Specifications & buying guide

12 Nov 2026, 03:59 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Editorial Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Sony Xperia Z: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Sony Xperia Z: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Introduced	2013-02-28
Manufacturer	Sony Mobile Communications
Processor	1.5 GHz quad-core Krait 300 (1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad Core) [ 7 ]
Battery	Non-user removable li-ion 2330 mAh [ 10 ]
Ram	2 GB RAM [ 1 ]
Storage	16 GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi DLNA Miracast GPS / GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.0 MHL HDMI (via MHL) IR Blaster (SO-02E variant only) Screen Mirroring DualShock 3
Os	Android : 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (initial) [ 1 ] 4.2.2 Jelly Bean [ 2 ] 4.3 Jelly Bean [ 3 ] 4.4.2 KitKat 4.4.4 KitKat [ 4 ] 5.0.2 Lollipop [ 5 ] 5.1.1 Lollipop (current) [ 6 ] Unofficial Android 12L
Front Camera	2.2 MP [ 8 ] Exmor R sensor (1080p video recording)
Weight	152 g (5.36 oz)
Dimensions	dimensions: 139 mm (5.5 in) H 71 mm (2.8 in) W 7.9 mm (0.31 in) [ 1 ]
Compatible networks	GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA+ 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 LTE 800/850/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 (Network specifications varies across models)
Removable storage	up to 32 GB micro SDHC (officially) [ 8 ] up to 128 GB micro SDXC (unofficially) [ 9 ]
Rear camera	13.1 MP Exmor RS IMX 135, backside illuminated sensor with LED flash and HDR 1080p video recording @ 30 fps and 16x digital zoom
Display	5.0 in (130 mm) Full HD TFT multitouch capacitive touch screen with 441 ppi , 16 million colours, Bravia Engine 2 and scratch resistant glass protection

How to compare specifications

Check the exact regional model, chipset, screen, battery capacity, charging standards, camera hardware, storage, network bands and promised software updates against manufacturer documentation.

Price and availability

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Buyer checklist

Check regional warranty, supported networks, return policy, update commitments, accessories and repair availability before purchase.

Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-11, not as breaking news.

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