14 DAY TRIAL // On September 4, Japanese handset vendor Sony Mobile officially announced a new Android-based flagship device, the Xperia Z1, and it appears that the company is already working on a successor for it, the Xperia Z2.
Some of the latest rumors on the matter suggest that Sony is set to make the handset official in March or April next year, and not at CES in January, as previously rumored.
According to PhoneArena, the handset might become available sometime in April next year, which would bode well with the new reports on its unveiling.
Furthermore, rumor has it that the smartphone will arrive on the market with a larger design compared to Xperia Z1, as well as with enhanced hardware specifications.
Apparently, the device might land on shelves with a 5.2-inch IGZO and Triluminos display, capable of delivering a 1080 x 1920-pixel resolution, while boasting a 506ppi pixel density.
At the same time, the smartphone would pack a 20.7-megapixel camera on the back, with Xenon flash attached to it, and full HD video recording capabilities (or even 4K).
Sony might also load Android 4.4 Kit Kat on the Xperia Z2. Additionally, the company is expected to pack it with a Snapdragon 800 processor, as well as with 3GB of RAM.
The beast will be powered by a 3200mAh battery, which should provide enough juice for long usage time, despite the overall size of the handset.
None of the above details has been confirmed as of now, so we’ll take them with a grain of salt for the time being.
What remains to be seen is whether Sony will manage to keep the upcoming smartphone a secret until its unveiling day. The company was recently said to have started a campaign to put an end to leaks on its devices, and Xperia Z2 might become a well-guarded secret soon.