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Sony Mobile introduces the Xperia Z1, QX10/QX100 Lens and Sony SmartWatch 2 at a regional media launch in Kuala Lumpur.

Sony Xperia Z1
Since its breakup with Ericsson, Sony Mobile has churned out some pretty sexy devices, specifically the Xperia range of smartphones. Not to say it wasn’t making good devices with Ericsson of course. The Xperia family’s OmniBalance design language is premium-looking, alluring and high on desirability lists. The Xperia range has also quickly become ubiquitous in terms of water- and dust-resistant devices, making it a key differentiator amongst the Android devices out there.

The Xperia Z1 “Honami” is a successor to the critically-acclaimed Xperia Z, featuring the quickest Snapdragon processor that money can buy, advanced camera optics, dust- and water-resistance and a host of media-centric apps and services.

Sony has been an ambassador of sorts for NFC, and continues to feature this technology widely in its devices like the Xperia Z1 and accessories.

A truly solid effort, and as claimed by the Japanese electronics giant, packing all the best of Sony in one sleek package. A winner.

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