Sony's line of Xperia phones have lately been somewhat forgotten in the plethora of smartphone's pouring in from Chinese companies.
Before memories fade however, Sony has launched in India two phones, the Xperia X and Xperia XA with 'next generation' camera and battery technologies. This is a new series of smartphones, first launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year and it's meant to spell out a new brand vision for the company.
On the camera front, there is a claimed 0.6 seconds from launch to capture on the new Xperia X. There is also an Intelligent Auto Focus for clearer photos. Xperia X is said to take amazing selfies in low light.
On the battery front, there is a promised two days of use.
The Xperia X, the higher end of the two phones, series, the camera is what Sony is most proud of, having developed it with Sony's camera engineers. Sony says it starts up twice as fast as before for split second shots. It also features what Sony calls 'Predictive Hybrid Autofocus' in with which the user can choose a subject and then predict its motion, so one capture the action in focus, free from blur.The Xpereia X offers 1/2.3” 23MP camera, 24mm wide Sony’s award-winning G Lens, 13 MP Extra high sensitivity wide angle front camera with Sony Exmor RS
Sony has featured smart battery management with its software before but this time it can extend battery life to two days, twice as long with a technology Sony has named 'Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging'.
The Xperia X works witha 64 -bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor and Xperia XA with the 64-bit MediaTek® MT6755 processor.
Design wise, both Xperia X and Xperia XA sport a curved glass display within a rounded, continuous frame meant to be a familiar form that feels comfortable in the hand. Xperia XA features an edge-to-edge display. Xperia XA also produces selfies and 'groupies' with 88 degrees wide angle, which allows the user to capture more in the frame. The focus, Sony says, is on low light performance and extra sensitivity in tough conditions.
Xperia X and Xperia XA both have dual SIM support and work 4G networks. They will be available at all Sony Center, Xperia Flagship stores, top mobile and electronic stores and online through Amazon.
Pre-booking for Xperia X can be made at all authorised Sony mobile dealers and online. exclusively on from 30th May, 2016.
Also, customers will get free content worth over Rs. 2,700 with applications like:Sony LIV: Free 3 months subscription worth Rs. 299, Hungama Play: Free 3 months subscription worth Rs. 750, Kindle: Free e-book worth Rs, 1,000, Gameloft and Modern Combat: Pre-installed Full HD games with free credits worth Rs. 780 on Xperia X. The Xperia X, which costs Rs 48,990 can be purchased with an EMI of Rs. 2,999 from 6th to 30th June, 2016. It is available in white, Graphite Black, Lime Gold and Rose Gold. The Xperia XA costs Rs. 20,990 and is also in the same colours as the Xperia X.
BW Reporters
Mala Bhargava has been writing on technology well before the advent of internet in Indians and before CDs made their way into computers. Mala writes on technology, social media, startups and fitness. A trained psychologist, she claims that her understanding of psychology helps her understand the human side of technology.
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