Sony Xperia XZ1 Launched in Philippines for PhP 39,990/$800 with Xperia XA1 Plus and Xperia Touch

Sony’s new flagship – Xperia XZ1

Along with the Xperia XZ Premium that was announced back in MWC, Sony mentioned of the Xperia XZ1 during IFA 2017 at Berlin. Unlike its 4K-toting bigger brother, the XZ1 is equipped with a 1080p panel with the same HDR10-compliant and Triluminos display.

Equipped with the same camera and internals, theoretical performance isn’t far off.

With Sony Philippines announcing the arrival of the Xperia XZ1 is the advent of Sony’s 3D Creator. Being the first smartphone to be able to scan 3D objects is surely an achievement for Sony. Four scan modes comprise of the Head, Face, Food, and Free-Form Scan. The user will then be guided with the in-app guides of the selected mode. In turn, models captured with the 3D Creator can be shared and printed via a 3D printer.

Camera, specs, and display are virtually the same as the XZ Premium’s, save for the display.

Available in 4 colors, pre-ordering an XZ1 from today ’til the 1st of October comes with a free Sony SRS-XB10 Bluetooth speaker worth PhP 2,999.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Specs, Philippine Price, Release Date

A new super mid-ranger – Xperia XA1 Plus

Sony’s new mid-ranger is gunning to dominate the said market that was first shown in IFA 2017 along with the XZ1 – the Xperia XA1 Plus.

The rear camera is the same with the XA1 Ultra – a 23MP f/2.0 24mm sensor with Hybrid Autofocus for clearer shots in shaky situations. What’s different is the stepped-down 8MP front camera with the same 23mm wide-angle lens for groupfies.

The 5.5″ HD display is virtually edge-to-edge, making multimedia consumption more immersive. Paired with its ClearAudio+ tuned mono speaker on the bottom-right, it becomes an all-in-one entertainment device for on-the-go consumption.

Powering the XA1 Plus is the Helios P20 with a nicely-clocked octacore CPU, a T880MP2 GPU and 4GB of RAM. Pricing is yet to be announced since it is slated for release next month.

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Specs, Philippine Price, Release Date

Android for the Home with the Xperia Touch

The Xperia Touch was shown last but it’s not the least. At a glance, it looks like a toaster from the future – except it’s not. It’s a fully-functioning Android device that utilizes projection and infrared tech to turn any sufficiently-sized flat surface into a 23-inch 1366×768 touchscreen with 100 lumens and a 4000:1 contrast ratio. The 60fps camera capture and IR light array can accommodate 10 touch inputs at a time, making multiplayer games very playable even with the inherent input lag.

Vertical or horizontal projection is possible, with a bit of lag for adjustment in the midst of switching. A proximity sensor activates the Touch whenever you’re near. A 13MP camera is also available for use in both picture-taking and video recording. The yet-undefined battery is said to last one hour of continuous video playback mode.

Sadly, the majority of the specs are yet to be revealed.

The Xperia Touch will be launched before December, as per Sony Philippines. Maybe it’s to maximize projected sales since many will definitely find the Xperia Touch to be a good Christmas gift. Who’s to say?

Sony Xperia Touch Specs, Philippine Price, Release Date