Sony Xperia Z

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.19.20
  • Model: Xperia Z
  • Brand: Sony
  • Rating: 2.60 out of 5 (5 votes)
  • Price: 270 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2013
  • Dimensions: 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm
  • Weight: 146 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
  • Built-in memory: 16 GB
  • Screen: TFT 5 inches
  • Battery: 2330 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 13.1MP
  • Front camera: Single, 2.2MP

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Sony Xperia Z specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia Z Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Sony Xperia Z

Other names

Also known as Sony Xperia C6603, Sony Xperia C6602, Sony Xperia Z LTE, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+

Launch date

2013, January

Sony Xperia Z PricePrice

First price

270 EUR

Sony Xperia Z dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.47 in (139 mm)

Width

2.8 in ( 71 mm)

Depth

0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

5.15 oz (146 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, plastic frame

Water resistant

IP57 dust and water resistant Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes

Colors

Black, White, Purple

Case

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Sony Xperia Z screenScreen

Technology TFT
Size

5 in

Screen Area

68.9 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

441 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

69.8%

Screen Protection

Shatter proof glass

Screen protector

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Sony Xperia Z ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

CPU

- Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

- Adreno 320

Sony Xperia Z Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Sony Xperia Z SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

User Interface

Sony Xperia Z main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13.1 MP, AF, f/2.4

Features

LED flash, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps, HDR

Sony Xperia Z selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2.2 MP

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Sony Xperia Z Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603 
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - C6603
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.48 W/kg (head)    
SAR 1.05 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)    

Sony Xperia Z wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host

Sony Xperia Z Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2330 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 40 h

Charging

-

Sony Xperia Z sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia Z antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score20101 (Position 1533 out of 2128)

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Sony Xperia Z geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core538 (Position 753 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1331 (Position 794 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript930

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Sony Xperia Z Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia Z cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia Z varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 270 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia Z come out?

Sony Xperia Z mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, White, Purple.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia Z ?

The Sony Xperia Z has dimensions of Height: 139 mm Width: 71 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 146 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia Z?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 441 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia Z have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro with processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait. Sony Xperia Z is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia Z?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13.1 MP, AF, f/2.4 and features like LED flash, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia Z?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2.2 MP and features like