Sony Xperia 1 UK Release Date, Price & Specs
What we were expecting to be the Sony Xperia XZ4 is actually the Xperia 1. Announced three months ago at MWC, it is now finally available to pre-order, with shipping expected on 30 May.
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When is the Sony Xperia 1 release date?
The Xperia 1 was unveiled on 25 February 2019 at Mobile World Congress. This marks six months on from the launch of the XZ3 at IFA, and the XZ2 launched at MWC six months before that.
It’s available to pre-order now on a range of plans fromCarphone Warehouse,EE,O2,Sky MobileandVodafone, and has a SIM-free price of £899. It’s expected to ship on 30 May.
Here’s how the old and new models compare:Xperia 1 vs Xperia XZ3.
Also see:What to expect from the MWC 2019 heavyweights
How much will the Sony Xperia 1 cost?
The Xperia 1 will cost £849 in the UK. You should be able to pick up the Xperia 1 fromO2,EE,SkyandVodafoneandCarphone Warehouse.
Right now, Vodafone isbundling a PlayStation 4 with Xperia 1 monthly plans.
Sony Xperia 1 specifications and design
These are the key specs:
The big new feature is the 4K HDR screen, using technology from Sony’s TVs. As well as the 21:9 aspect ratio, which is the same as most films, it uses OLED tech. That’s not a first for a phone of course, but Sony is claiming the combination of the resolution, aspect ratio and HDR is a world first.
There’s no headphone jack, nor wireless charging, but you do get stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The fingerprint scanner has been moved back to the side for this phone.
You canread more in ourXperia 1 hands-on first lookto find out more about the new features including a game enhancer, Eye AF tracking and other highlights.
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Author: Henry Burrell, Contributor
Previously Tech Advisor’s Phones Editor, Henry covers and reviews every smartphone worth knowing about. He spends a lot of time moving between different handsets and shouting at WhatsApp to support multiple devices at once.
