Sony Xperia ZR Mobile Price List in India

Sony is a well known name in the world of smartphones, tablets and other electrical appliances. Recently, it has launched a new product targeting the all age group in the market. This new product known as Sony Xperia ZR which includes all the features in quick touch options and the company is optimistic of its surplus demand in international markets.

Features and specifications

The new Sony Xperia ZR is a water resistant smartphone of Sony. This smartphone is quite appropriate for the climatic conditions of India and is entirely based on the previous hardware and chipset features of Xperia ZL and Xperia Z. With the certification of IP58 the device is waterproof, dustproof and is submersible till 2 meters below the water for the duration of 30 minutes. Here users have the option of capturing video images in full HD format. The screen resolution could have been much better if the size of the capacitive touchscreen is more than 4.6 inches. Color density of 16 M provides ample brightness to the picture. Extended battery life allows users to engage in variety of online activities in both 3G and 2G internet network.

Design and Quality

The front panel of this smartphone is quite similar to that of ZL and Z versions of Sony Xperia and the rear panel bears the resemblance to that of ZL version of Sony Xperia. The display screen is positioned in front panel with ear piece is located on top. Beside it, is front camera and beneath located the translucent window mainly for sensors. The three control buttons are automatically integrated with user interface. Power button quite similar to that of Z version of the phone is placed in central right position of the device. The slim, responsive and tactile volume rocker is situated bottom of power button. Button for camera shutter is located downside of volume rocker. The USB connectivity port and jack for inserting of headphone with tight water proof port flap are located in left and top positions of the device. This flap provides protection from dust, moisture and water to the inner portions of the device. There is a speaker grille in the below portion of the rear panel which is covered with dust and water resistant mesh. The entire outer surface is composed of weather resistant polycarbonate plastic. For accessing micro SIM card, battery and micro-SD card the rear panel needs to be opened. This rear panel and other chassis have matte finishing surface and so users experience comfort and nice gripping while holding the handset.

Os and tech

The smartphone arrives with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and hence is quite disappointing when Android 4.3 is easily available to customers of the Nexus devices. Users are not quite sure in the ability of Sony to launch updated service software version in the market but they are not leaving hope and are expecting that the firm will soon introduce an extended version of ZR. Besides, the android operating system users can find customized user interface of Sony. The user interface is infested with animations of subtle feature and hence it is quite exciting and enjoyable to use.  Essential applications like messaging, contacts and phone are customized so quite simple to handle.

Camera and multimedia

The 13 megapixels rear camera is similar to that of ZL and Z version of the smartphone. Activities like sweep panorama, touch focus, image stabilization, face detection, geo-tagging are in plenty available in this device. Complete video recording can be done at 30 frames per second and also at HD resolution of 1080p. Still outdoor images are quite good and at the same time bit dark. The front camera of 0.3 megapixels is quite appropriate for voice calling. The video and picture galleries have been customized and so the result is quite fruitful. The device supports every format of audio and video files. For more amusement users can hook on to the FM radio quite easily.

Battery and memory

The removable Li-Ion battery of 2300 mAh in this smartphone lasts for long duration of extreme usage in both 3G and 2G internet connectivity. To save the additional power of the battery Sony has devised Stamina Mode option in this product. Switching the Stamina Mode data traffic and Wi-Fi transmissions are automatically disabled but users can receive incoming messages, calls and can activate the alarm. The internal storage capacity of the device is quite decent which can be expanded 32 GB with the help of micro-SD card.

Pros and cons

Pros:

·         Water resistant surface.

·         Large size of RAM

Cons:

·         Poor camera features.

·         Apps are not active simultaneously.

Verdict

Sony Xperia ZR is a premium smartphone from Sony and comes with a price tag around Rs 25,000. It can offer stiff competition to products like Samsung Galaxy S5, Nokia Lumia 930 etc. in the market.