The fair IFA arrived and brought with him the long-awaited presentation of the Sony Xperia Z1 about which so much had been said and written and whom we all already knew almost as if it were family. The disappointment - even if it was small - came when the Berlin fair left and left behind nothing new about another model of the Japanese company that had also been talked about at length, the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini. Despite this, and after things calmed down a bit after the arrival of the new flagship of Sony, The leaks on its reduced version are back on track, which, everything is said, it seems that it might not be so much.
In parallel to the above, multiple sources in Asia say that this compact variant could adopt specific names depending on the market: Xperia Z1f in Japan and Xperia Z1S as a hypothetical international denomination. Beyond the name, the key idea remains: a small, truly high-end phone, without the usual cuts that usually accompany “mini” models.
Purple color and arrival at CES
Starting with the most current, on these lines you can see the latest leak that comes to us from the Asian medium Digi-wo. In the report that accompanies the photograph, it is stated that the color device is purple? located next to Sony Xperia Z1 in black and purple colors - to a humble servant and functional colorblind it seems that both devices are the same color, call it purple or purple - it would be the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini.
In the same way, that reduced version of the star model of the company based in Tokyo would be presented at the CES, which would arrive with a 4,3-inch screen and 1.280-by-720-pixel resolution, Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 800 – the same one that equips the 'normal' version –, two gigs of RAM, eight gigabytes of internal storage and the same CMOS camera with 'G Lens' and 20,7 megapixels that mounts the Sony Xperia Z1 and about which we have spoken, written, read so much... and which you can see in full swing at low light environments or making the most of your smart modes.
In addition, the rumors broaden the focus with details that fit into Sony's strategy: Water and dust resistance with IP55/58 certification, a hallmark of the brand that, if confirmed, would make this compact one of the few small high-end cars with this protection. There is also talk of four striking colors – yellow, pink, white and black – designed for release in Japan.
Possible front panel
The second filtration that we offer you is the image of the probable front panel of the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini. In this case the information comes from another medium in the Far East, RBMen, which offers us a render of the appearance that it could present in the future the shortened version of the latest and most powerful smartphone from Sony.
As in the previous case, the image is accompanied by more rumors about the possible specifications with which the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini. In addition to those that we have already indicated previously, a further step is taken to affirm that the Snapdragon 800 processor will run at a clock speed of 2,3 gigahertz, that the device will have 16 gigs of internal storage - In this it seems that the two do not agree - or that the battery will be 2.400 milliamps/hour.
Even though we are aware that the specifications we have just detailed are truly interesting – for a mini or normal version of any smartphone –, we are obliged to remind you once again that it is only speculation and rumors, perhaps more interested in drawing attention to the model in question than in exposing the reality of its characteristics, so that any similarity with what we may find in a future and still hypothetical presentation could be branded by chance.
Sony Xperia Z1 and Z1S: names, carriers, and availability
More clues are coming in from Japan and the United States. Documentation attributed to NTT DoCoMo mentions the variant Xperia Z1f (internal code SO-02F) with the aforementioned 4,3-inch HD panel, while in the West a Press image attributed to T-Mobile which refers to the possible Xperia Z1SThe reading is clear: first Japan and then an international deployment, with slight name changes depending on the market, while maintaining practically identical hardware.
Detailed leaked specifications
- Screen: 4,3 inches with resolution HD 720p; in some sources panel is cited Triluminos to improve color and contrast.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800; the frequency varies depending on the filtration between 2,2 GHz and 2,3 GHz.
- Conference proceedings: 2 GB of RAM.
- Storage: discrepancies between 8 GB y 16 GB; several listings suggest an option of microSD expansion.
- Main camera: sensor 20,7 SM with G Lens, Sony photo software and smart modes; 2 MP front.
- Battery: in between 2.300 and 2.400 mAh according to the source, supported by Sony's power saving modes.
- Resistance: certifications IP55 / 58 against water and dust.
- Dimensions: Figures have been handled around 127 x 64,9 x 9,4 mm, with a thickness slightly greater than the standard Z1.
- Colours: yellow, pink, white and black mentioned in promotional materials for the Japanese market.
Design, size and performance: a high-end model that reduces its dimensions
Sony's proposal breaks with the trend of excessively cutting corners in compact models. With a chassis inspired by the language OmniBalance, quality materials and defined edges, the Z1 Mini aims to attract those looking for comfortable handling without sacrificing power. The combination of Snapdragon 800 and 2 GB of RAM, along with an HD screen (and not Full HD), predicts excellent performance in benchmarks and in everyday use, by moving fewer pixels than its older brother.
In photography, keep the sensor 20,7 SM with G Lens and the in-house software means retaining one of the strengths of the “big” Z1. In night scenes and high-contrast situations, the smart modes help squeeze the hardware, something we’ve already seen with the main model and which should be transferred to the Mini with identical level of detail and functions.
Leak reliability and roadmap
The chronology of leaks fits with what usually happens with Sony Mobile: First, comparative photos appear next to the flagship, then the front panel, and later, operator renders. Names with a reliable history in the world of leaks have provided graphic material that reinforces the thesis of an upcoming release, possibly linked to a major event such as the CES. Even so, caution is advised: Some specification sheets show discrepancies (chipset frequency, battery or storage), so final details will depend on the official announcement.
Closing the circle, everything points to the fact that, if confirmed, this Android of compact size It would fill an underserved gap: users who want a mobile phone compact and resistant without sacrificing power, camera or high-end extras.
The sum of all these clues paints a very interesting device in concept and figures. If Sony manages to balance performance, autonomy and price in a smaller body, we will be looking at one of the more complete compacts in its category, with the added attraction of water resistance, striking colors and the continuity of the brand's photographic ecosystem.
Source: Digi-wo y RBMen Vía: XperiaBlog y AndroidCommunity.