Sony Unveils Xperia Z3+ (aka Z4) with Snapdragon 810 SoC

Sony launched Xperia Z3 successor Z4 in Japan last month. Now, the company has unveiled the global variant dubbed as Z3+.

Going by the specifications list, Xperia Z3+ is a modest upgrade over its predecessor. New features include sleek body, new-generation 64-bit class SoC (System on Chip) and a bump in front-camera pixel configuration and internal storage capacity.

It houses identical features seen inside the Xperia Z4, sports 5.2-inch full HD display, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS, Snapdragon 810 series Octa-core SoC (System on Chip), 3GB RAM and 2930 mAh battery.

It also boasts of top-of-the-line proprietary 20.7mp Sony Exmor RS camera with auto-focus, back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, Exmor RS sensor for mobile, pulsed LED flash, 4K resolution video recording and on the front, houses 5.1mp camera with back-illuminated CMOS sensor and Exmor R sensor for mobile.

Sony Xperia Z3+ comes with the IP (Ingress Protection) rating – IP65/68. This is a standard that measures a device's resistance levels to dust (IP65) and water (IP68 – both for splashes and submersion).

This means users can take the phone for a dip in the swimming pool (or any other fresh water-body) up to five feet (1.5 metres) for close to 30 minutes, provided that the phone's ports are covered by the flaps which come with the package.

Sony Xperia Z3+ release details:

The company has confirmed that the new Xperia Z3+ will be released globally in June 2015 in both single and dual SIM options. It will be made available in four colour variants – Copper, Black, White and Aqua Green. However, details regarding the device's price are still under wraps.

[Read more: Xperia Z4 Vs Xperia Z3: What's New in Next Gen Sony Smartphone?]

Key specifications of Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4:

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