SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics
today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 II,
will be available for pre-sales starting June 1st and shipping July 24th unlocked from Sony
authorized retailers. Xperia 1 II has a suggested retail price of
$1199.99 USD. Pre-order by
June 28th to get the
WF-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds with Xperia 1 II (a
$230 value)2. The new
device leverages even more of Sony's most innovative technologies,
breaking new ground in smartphone camera capabilities and elevating
the entertainment experience in a mobile device.
Capture the Decisive Moment with High-speed
Shooting
Designed with Sony's Alpha industry-leading AF
technology, the newly developed triple camera array with focal
lengths of 16mm, 24mm and 70mm supports advanced photo technologies
with outstanding ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for Xperia
1 II, as well as ZEISS T* coating, which contributes to
exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.
Utilizing technology developed for Alpha interchangeable lens
cameras, Xperia 1 II offers continuous autofocus and
auto-exposure that performs AF/AE3 calculations at 60
times per second4.
This enables the world's first1 AF / AE3
continuous tracking for high-speed shooting at a maximum of 20
fps2 which is especially useful for shooting moving
subjects such as children or animals5 and fast-moving
sports. Focus and follow the subject with high precision and
capture decisive moments that you do not want to miss.
Furthermore, " Real-time Eye AF4", which locks focus
on the subject's eye for stunning portrait shots, is now available
for both humans and animals.
Xperia 1 II fast focus also works in low light
conditions delivering quality images in challenging circumstances
thanks to four technologies working together:
- dual-photo diode sensor3
- an autofocus system that covers approximately 70 percent of the
sensor4
- the 3D iToF sensor5
- a new large 1/1.7" Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor, which is 1.5x
more sensitive than the previous model, resulting in faster and
more accurate AF in low light shooting.
Advanced Capture Modes for Photos and Videos
The new
Photography Pro function with technology from Alpha brings a user
interface that is familiar to Alpha cameras, with manual
controls to set ISO, shutter speed, burst mode, autofocus area,
exposure control and more.
Cinematography Pro, powered by CineAlta, newly supports up to
2K 120fps 10-bit HDR cinematic high
frame rate shooting6 and 21:9 4K HDR recording at 24/25/30/60fps7 to
create cinematographic shooting experiences. Touch AF, Metered
Manual controls for setting exposure, level meter and improved
white balance settings offer more manual control, while the unique
Intelligent wind filter technology from Sony reduces noise and wind
interference for clear audio recording.
Immersive Entertainment
Whether users are listening to
music or watching movies, Xperia 1 II is finely tuned for an
immaculate entertainment experience. Motion blur reduction
technology is equivalent to that of a 90Hz display and reduces
frame lag for a clearer image quality. It also features Dolby
Atmos® sound, tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, to deliver a multi-dimensional surround sound
experience.
Drawing on Sony's expertise both in audio hardware and music
entertainment, Xperia 1 II has been engineered to deliver a
truly authentic listening experience with the audio tuned in
collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment.
The aural experience is taken even further with the world's
first8 smartphone featuring 360 Reality Audio hardware
decoding to optimize sound quality when listening to music
on the global music and entertainment
platform TIDAL9.
High-quality music can be enjoyed through the front stereo
speakers using either wired headphones connected to the 3.5mm jack,
or wireless headphones via Bluetooth. Significant audio tuning has
reduced crosstalk to an imperceptible 20dB, which is over 90
percent lower than USB-C headphone connections.
In addition to featuring High-resolution Audio and
High-resolution Wireless Audio10, Xperia 1 II
introduces DSEE Ultimate. This new technology utilizes artificial
intelligence to automatically improve audio frequency and bit rate
in real-time, taking each track close to high-resolution audio. It
works with wired or wireless headphones, and with local or
streaming music.
Built for Exceptional Gaming
The expansive 6.5-inch
21:9 4K HDR OLED screen takes mobile
gaming to the next level by offering a wider field-of-view for user
gameplay. Front stereo speakers, enhanced touch sensitivity, direct
connection to PlayStation®4's
DUALSHOCK®411 Wireless Controller, and
motion blur reduction technology for smoother action, make gaming
on Xperia™ more immersive than ever.
Supporting the gaming experience further, the Game Enhancer
mode, which optimizes the game's processing performance on the
device, has been improved with additional functionality on
Xperia 1 II, such as "Competition Set," which pins a game to
the screen and turns Xperia into a dedicated gaming device, making
it ideal for competitive matches and Esports.
Enhanced Performance and Power Management
With the
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform, Xperia 1
II empowers you to game, capture, cross-task and connect like
never before with improved performance and 25 percent faster CPU
and GPU performance than the previous model.
Smart and Powerful
Xperia 1 II is powered
by a high-capacity 4,000mAh battery with fast charge that charges
up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes12 and features
Qi fast wireless charging for a fast battery boost while on the
move. Sony continues to develop battery technologies to improve the
lifespan and keep the battery healthier for longer, including
AI-powered 'Battery Care' that adapts to your personal routine.
Xperia 1 II has an IP65/68 water
resistance13 and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 on
both sides, making it sturdy as well as beautifully designed.
Xperia 1 II comes in black with Android™ 10
pre-installed and will be compatible with Verizon, AT&T,
T-Mobile, Cricket and MetroPCS networks. For more information on
Xperia 1 II please visit
https://www.sony.com/electronics/smartphones/xperia-1m2
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Twitter and visit @SonyXperiaUS on
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latest news on Xperia.
About Sony Corporation
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entertainment company with a solid foundation of technology. From
game and network services to music, pictures, electronics,
semiconductors and financial services - Sony's purpose is to fill
the world with emotion through the power of creativity and
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1Xperia 1 II's camera features up to 20 fps AF/AE
continuous shooting with tracking. Xperia 1 II produces in-focus
photos at up to 20 fps by continuously calculates AF/AE up to 60
times/second. Verified by Strategy Analytics' SpecTRAX Service
against the published camera specifications for over 16,000
smartphones. Correct as of February 23,
2020.
2At participating Sony authorized retailers.
3Dual Photo Diode available for 16mm and 24mm
cameras.
4Available on 24mm camera
5Up to 5m distance. For
videos 3D iToF sensor works for 70mm.
6Video clip shot in 120fps high frame rate will be
recorded and played back in slow motion. Slow motion effect varies
depending on project FPS rate such as x2 x4 x4.8 x5.
7Recording time restrictions apply. Quality of
playback subject to platform and device screen capabilities.
8Xperia 1 II features on-device 360 Reality Audio
hardware decoding. Hardware decoding works with TIDAL. Third party
terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply. Service
availability may vary by market. Verified by Strategy Analytics'
SpecTRAX Service against the current audio specifications for over
16,000 smartphones. Correct as of February
23, 2020.
†360 Reality Audio requires a subscription to a
compatible online music service, and third party terms, conditions,
account, and fees may apply.
††360 Reality Audio hardware decoding works with
TIDAL. Third party terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply.
Service availability may vary by market.
9Third party terms, conditions, account, and fees may
apply. Service availability may vary by market.
10High-resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio
Wireless require compatible headset.
11DUALSHOCK®4 and XD mount sold separately.
Compatibility with game titles may vary.
12Charges up to 50% in just 30 minutes (using 21W USB
PD charger, accessory sold separately)
13Xperia 1 II is water resistant and protected
against dust. All ports and attached covers should be firmly
closed. Do not put the device completely underwater or expose it to
seawater, salt water, chlorinated water, or liquids such as drinks.
Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty. The
device has been tested under Ingress Protection rating IP65/68.
Note Xperia 1 II has a capless USB port to connect and charge. The
USB port needs to be completely dry before charging.
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