Sony’s New Flagship, the Sony Xperia X, is For the Photography Enthusiast in You

Sony showcased its latest offering – the Sony Xperia X – at the recently concluded MWC 2016. This device is one of the most eagerly awaited new offerings from Sony. After showcasing a number of interesting gadgets at CES 2016 it was speculated that Sony had saved its latest smartphone offering for an MWC launch.

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Let’s take a quick glance at the specifications on the Sony Xperia X.

Specifications – Sony Xperia X

The Xperia X comes with a 5 inch IPS display and a pixel density of 441 ppi. The device comes power packed with a 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor which when coupled with a 3 GB RAM takes the performance of this smartphone to an all new level. The Xperia X comes with 32 GB of internal storage which can is expandable up to 200 GB via a microSD card.

That the new Sony Xperia X comes with a stunning 23 megapixel primary camera with 1/2.3″ Exmor RS for mobile sensor and Predictive Hybrid AF tech should surprise no one. Given Sony’s long and revered history of being one of the experts in camera technology every new smartphone offering from the company benefits and Sony is always ahead of the curve thanks to decades of R&D expertise at its disposal.

The primary camera also offers 5x Clear Image Zoom and 24mm wide-angle G Lens F2.0, F2.0 along with SteadyShot tech with Intelligent Active Mode for video stabilization. The phone can record full HD 1080p videos and comes with Pulse LED Flash.

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The front camera isn’t too bad either. A 13 megapixel unit with 1/3” Exmor RS for mobile sensor and 22mm wide-angle lens, F2.0 alongside the same tech used for the primary camera for video recording and stabilization. Very impressive specs indeed. This might be the Sony phone photography enthusiasts have been waiting for.

The battery capacity on the Xperia X is 2620 mAh and the phone supports all standard connectivity options including 4G. The dual-SIM phone is powered by the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

The Sony Xperia X is the new Sony flagship and there will be no Xperia Z6

Perhaps the most interesting bit about the new Xperia X is that after initial rumors in the media the company confirmed that this device will be indeed be the new flagship and that the Xperia Z series had “reached its culmination”. This information is not only newsworthy but it came as a bit of a surprise to the media and Sony Xperia Z series loyalists alike. The Xperia Z series has seen some of best phones from Sony in the past. In fact in the Sony Xperia Z4, Sony had one of the very best smartphones in the world.

Sony seems to be suggesting that with the Xperia X series the company wants to rebrand its flagship phones and start a new chapter. To be honest this seems more like a rebranding exercise, for which there was no apparent need, than a strategic shift in focus. Unless this is Sony’s attempt to start a new flagship series that specializes in high-end specs of some kind (in Sony’s case, could it be cameras?) we will have to wait and see how this move unfolds.