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Check out everything you need to know about Sony's latest camera-centric flagship smartphone - the Xperia Pro-I 5G. Take a quick look at its specs, key features (the good and the bad), pricing and its competitors.

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Check out everything you need to know about Sony's new lineup of 5G-capable smartphones, including two flagship devices: the XPERIA 1 III and the XPERIA 5 III, along with the budget-friendly XPERIA 10 III. Take a quick look at their specs, key features (the good and the bad), pricing and their competitors.

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Sony showcased three new handsets at IFA 2017. These are Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, and Xperia XA1 Plus. The first of the three is the Sony Xperia XZ1, which doesn't look that much different from its predecessor. It packs a 5.2-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution with support for HDR. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. Its battery capacity, however, is quite small at 2,700 mAh. The good news is that the Xperia XZ1 will ship with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS. And like many high-end Xperia smartphones, the XZ1 is water and dust resistant (IP68 certified).

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When it comes to photography, the Xperia XZ1 has the same rear shooter as that of the Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Premium. That is a 19-MP MotionEye primary camera, which is able to take 960 fps slow-motion video but still no optical image stabilization (OIS). It, however, comes with Sony's SteadyShot technology, which is form of electronic stabilization. Another standout feature of the Xperia XZ1 is 3D Scanning, which will enable the user to capture three-dimensional objects using the camera. These 3D objects can be used in AR effects, social media, video games, and 3D printing.

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The Sony Xperia XZ1 will launch on September 19, 2017 and will become available in four colors: Warm Silver, Moonlit Blue, Venus Pink, and Black. It will set you back $699, which is cheaper than flagship offers by competitors.

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Up next, we have the Xperia XZ1 Compact, which is literally a smaller version of the XZ1. Like the XZ1, it sports the OmniBalance design language of Sony, which is now known for its relatively large bezels. The Xperia XZ1 Compact comes with a 4.6-inch display of a very low 720p HD resolution. It also does not offer support for HDR content. However, like the larger Xperia XZ1, under the hood is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Interestingly, it has the same battery capacity as the Xperia XZ1 at 2,700 mAh so expect it to last longer than its bigger sibling.

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The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact also has the same camera setup as the XZ1. And like the Xperia XZ1, it will also ship with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. To be available in four colors: Black, White Silver, Twilight Pink, and Blue, the Xperia XZ1 Compact will retail for $599. It will arrive on shelves on October 4, 2017.

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Last among the three is the more affordable midrange smartphone Xperia XA1 Plus. It has a 5.5-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It, however, ditches the Snapdragon processor for an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Unlike its flagship siblings, it will only ship with Android 7.0 Nougat. To its advantage, it will be powered by a large 3,430 mAh battery. As for the camera, it packs a 23-MP Exmor RS sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Available in Black, Gold, White, and Blue color options, the Xperia XA1 Plus will hit the shelves on October 20, 2017 for $379.99.

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Sony unveiled a new L series smartphone called the Xperia L1, which has nothing to do with the 2013 Xperia L. The Sony Xperia L1 is an elegant looking device, with narrow side bezels, that packs a 5.5-inch LCD of 720p HD resolution. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor with a paltry 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Good thing, it runs Android Nougat out of the box. Imaging-wise, the Xperia L1 packs a 13-MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture, auto-focus, and LED flesh, and a 5-MP front-facing shooter with a 24 mm wide-angle lens. A relatively modest 2,620 mAh battery, with STAMINA mode, will keep its lights on. The smartphone also supports LTE, NFC, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, and dual-SIM connectivity. To be available in white, black, and pink color variants, the Xperia L1 will hit select markets in late April 2017. Given its specifications, it is expected to be an affordable offering from Sony.

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It's now Sony's time to take the MWC 2017 stage and the company brought with it four Xperia smartphones: Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs, Xperia XA1, and Xperia XA1 Ultra. All four smartphones have tricks up their sleeves especially when it comes to camera. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is the most high-end of the four. It comes with a 5.5-inch IPS Triluminos display of 4K resolution with support for HDR imagery. It boasts a Glass Loop Surface (using Gorilla Glass 5) that wraps around the entire phone, which is also IP68 certified (dust and water resistant). Ticking inside is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage. It runs Android 7 Nougat out of the box with the latest Xperia UI on top.

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Camera-wise, the Xperia XZ Premium is equipped with a 19-MP main camera with phase detection and laser auto-focus, OIS (optical image stabilization), 4K video recording support, and an LED flash. Its best feature is the 960 fps slow motion video capture with anti-distortion shutter. The resulting video is captured at 720p HD. It also has a 13-MP secondary camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Connectivity features include LTE, dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, a 3.5 mm jack, stereo speakers, and a USB Type-C port. It also has a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button though its availability is region dependent. A 3,230 mAh battery, with QuickCharge 3.0 support and Qnovo technology, will keep its lights on. The Xperia XZ Premium will come in Luminous Chrome and Deep Sea Black color variants.

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Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia XZs is nothing but an Xperia XZ with Motion Eye camera. It packs a 5.2-inch IPS Triluminos display of 1080p Full HD resolution. Like the Xperia XZ Premium, the Xperia XZs is IP68 certified (dust and water resistant). Under the hood is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of expandable storage. It runs Android 7 Nougat out of the box with the latest Xperia UI on top.

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The Xperia XZs shares the same camera lens and setup with the Xperia XZ Premium but the former has predictive and laser auto-focus, an RGBC-IR sensor for natural color rendering, and SteadyShot 5-axis digital stabilization. Connectivity features include LTE, dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, a 3.5 mm jack, stereo speakers, and a USB Type-C port. It also has a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button though its availability is region dependent. A 2,900 mAh battery, with QuickCharge 3.0 support, will keep its lights on. The Xperia XZs will come in Warm Silver, Ice Blue, and Black color variants and will become available in April 2017 for $699.

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Then we have the midrange smartphone, Sony Xperia XA1, which features a 5-inch "borderless edge-to-edge" display. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. It runs Android Nougat out of the box. Imaging-wise, it has a 23-MP Exmor RS primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, hybrid auto-focus, the SteadyShot feature, 1080p Full HD video recording support, and an LED flash. It also has an 8-MP Exmor R secondary shooter with auto-focus and the SteadyShot feature. It also happens to have a measly 2,300 mAh battery. Unlike the new premium Xperia smartphones, the Xperia XA1 still uses the old microUSB port. It will come in four colors: white, black, gold, and pink. It will go on sale April 2017 for $300.

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Sony has also unveiled the Xperia XA1 Ultra, which is a full-blown tablet, sporting a 6-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution. Under the hood is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It runs Android Nougat out of the box. Imaging-wise, it has the same primary camera setup with the Xperia XA1 but has a 16-MP secondary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, auto-focus, OIS (optical image stabilization) and an LED flash. The battery capacity is tremendously low rated at 2,700 mAh. It uses USB Type-C for charging and has fast charge support. The Xperia XA1 Ultra will ship in four colors: white, black, gold, and pink. There's no word yet regarding its price.

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Xiaomi has finally made the Mi Note 2 phablet official in China. With an uncanny resemblance to the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also impresses with a dual-curved edge display. Measuring 156.2 mm x 77.3 mm 7.6 mm and weighing 166 grams, the Mi Note 2 phablet packs a 5.7-inch flexible OLED display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It has a high 77.2% screen-to-body ratio. The phablet's rear is also made of dual-curved edge glass and the whole thing is held together by an aluminum frame.

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Under the hood is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. It runs MIUI 8, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. As for connectivity, it has NFC for Mi Pay, a fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C, GPS, DAC support, and 37 LTE bands support. The phablet is powered by a large 4,070 mAh battery, which supports Quick Charge 3.0. As for photography, the Mi Note 2 sports a 22.56-MP primary camera with a Sony IMX268 sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, EIS, hybrid phase detection and contrast auto-focus, and dual-tone, dual-LED flash. An 8-MP Sony IMX268 secondary snapper with auto-focus and an f/2.0 aperture is also on-board.

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will come in Piano Black and Glacier Silver color options. Pricing starts at $415 for the 4GB variant and goes up to $520 for the global version. It will become available starting November 1, 2016.

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Apart from the Mi Note 2, Xiaomi also made a splash with the launch of the Mi MIX phablet, which was designed in collaboration with Philippe Stark. The Xiaomi Mi MIX comes with 6.4-inch edge-to-edge (almost) display and a body made with ceramic. This amounts to a record-breaking 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Ticking inside is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. It runs MIUI 8, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A large 4,400 mAh battery, which supports Quick Charge 3.0, will keep its lights on.

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Connectivity-wise, the Mi MIX comes with NFC, USB Type-C, LTE, a rear fingerprint scanner (with 18k gold trim for the Pro version), support for 24-bit audio, and more. Imaging-wise, the Mi MIX packs a 16-MP primary camera with phase detection auto-focus and dual-tone, dual-LED flash. There's also a 5-MP front-facing shooter near the bottom. Coming in two variants, the regular Mi MIX will retail for $517 while the Pro variant will cost $590. It will become available on November 4, 2016 and will ship with a free leather case. Any takers?

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In China, Oppo took the wraps off the R9s and R9s Plus, which are successors to the R9 and R9 Plus, respectively. The main changes can be found in the camera. The R9s duo sport a Sony-made 16-MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, electronic image stabilization (for the R9s), optical image stabilization (for the R9s Plus), 4K video recording support, phase detection auto-focus, and an LED flash. In front, another 16-MP camera can be found with an f/2.0 aperture. Anyway, the Oppo R9s is the smaller of the two, packing a 5.5-inch 2.5 curved Gorilla Glass 5 display of 1080p Full HD resolution. Under the hood is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage, which also doubles as a second SIM slot. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and a fingerprint scanner are on-board. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Color OS 3.0 on top and a 3,010 mAh battery will keep its lights on, which also supports VOOC fast charging.

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Meanwhile, the Oppo R9s Plus has a larger 6-inch display of the same 1080p Full HD resolution. Ticking inside is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 chipset with 6GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage. It has the same connectivity options and software as the R9s but comes with a larger 4,000 mAh battery. Both devices will be offered in black, gold, and rose gold. Oppo R9s will retail for $415 while Oppo R9s Plus will set you back $519. There's no word yet if they will be sold outside of China

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Sony just unveiled three new devices at IFA 2016. These are the Xperia XZ, Xperia X Compact, and the Xperia Ear. The Xperia XZ is the first of the bunch and features Sony's newest design language called Unified Design. It is characterized by rounded edges, a seamless transition from front to back, and a shiny ALKALEIDO aluminum alloy back. The Sony Xperia XZ packs a 5.2-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the latest Xperia UI on top.

As for the camera, the Xperia XZ is equipped with a 23-MP IMX300 primary camera with a 6-element lens, an f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto-focus, laser auto-focus, and an LED flash. The main camera also features Sony's new 5-axis software stabilization (SteadyShot) but is disabled when shooting videos in 4K resolution. In front, a 13-MP camera with wide-angle lens can be found. Connectivity-wise, it uses the new USB Type-C connector. It also comes with 3D surround dual front speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Like most high-end Sony smartphones, the Xperia XZ is water resistant and dust proof, thanks to its IP68 certification. A 2,900 mAh battery will keep its lights on. It will come in three color options: Forest Blue, Mineral Black, and Platinum. Launching on October 23, 2016, the Sony Xperia XZ is expected to carry a flagship-grade price tag.

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Then we have the Sony Xperia X Compact, which is sort of the successor to the Xperia Z5 Compact. It has a 4.6-inch LCD of 720p HD resolution, protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 4. Ticking inside it is a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage. Its main camera setup is similar to that of the larger Xperia XZ (minus 4K video recording) but its front camera has been reduced to just a 5-MP wide-angle lens. Connectivity options are also similar to that of its larger sibling and it also runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Aside from it dual front speakers, the Xperia X Compact also comes with Sony's LDAC technology as well as digital noise cancellation, and the S-Force Front Surround technology. A 2,700 mAh battery, with Quick Charge 3.0 technology, will keep its lights on. The Xperia X Compact will come in Mist Blue, Universe Black, and White color options and will become available on September 25, 2016. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.

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Lastly, we have the Sony Xperia Ear, which may remind you of Samsung's Gear IconX. It is a wireless earpiece that promises to provide its users with authentic voice interaction (through a companion app) and would function as an in-ear personal assistant. Among the information it can provide are upcoming events, weather conditions, calendar entries, content of text messages, and more. The Xperia Ear will only be available in black and will come with a rubber-coated carry case that doubles as a charger. It will start selling in November 2016 with a price yet to be determined. Are you interested in getting any of three newly announced Sony devices?

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ZTE has finally made the Nubia Z11 official in China. It is the third smartphone of the Z11 series, joining the Z11 Mini and the Z11 Max. With an all-metal body and an almost bezel-less display, the Nubia Z11 is a looker. It packs a 5.5-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution, covered by Gorilla Glass 3. Ticking inside is a flagship-grade quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage or a whopping 6GB RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage. In terms of OS, the ZTE Nubia Z11 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the Nubia UI 4.0 on top.

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When it comes to photography, the Nubia Z11 comes with a 16-MP Sony IMX298 primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), phase detection auto-focus, an f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED flash, and sapphire protection lens. An 8-MP selfie snapper is also on board with 1.4 micron pixels, an f/2.4 aperture, and an 80-degree wide-angle field of view. Connectivity-wise, the Nubia Z11 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and support dual-SIM connectivity. A 3,000 mAh battery is on board, which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. The ZTE Nubia Z11 will comes in four colors: gray, silver, gold, and pink. It is priced at $375 for the 64GB model and $526 for the 128GB model. There's no information yet whether or not it will be sold outside of China.

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ZTE Nubia Z11 Max has just been launched in China and it is the second device from the Z11 series. It packs a large Gorilla Glass 3-protected 6-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage. In the camera department, it has a Sony-made16-MP rear shooter with an f/2.0 aperture, sapphire glass protection, and dual-tone, dual-LED flash. There's an 8-MP wide-angle selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture in front.

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Connectivity-wise, the Zubia Z11 Max has all the basics, together with LTE and a fingerprint scanner at the back. A 4,000 mAh battery will keep its lights on. Sadly, the phablet still runs on the dated Android Lollipop with the Nubia UI 3.9.9 on top. To be available in silver, grey, and gold on June 16, 2016, the ZTE Nubia Z11 Max will retail for about $300. A special Cristiano Ronaldo Collector's Edition of the said device will cost $50 more. It's also very possible that this new Nubia phablet will go head-to-head against the recently launched Xiaomi Mi Max as their specs and pricing are very similar.

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Sony officially unveils the Xperia E5 midrange smartphone. It rocks a 5-inch display of 720p HD resolution and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 chipset with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. Its software is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the latest Xperia UI on top.

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Photography-wise, the Sony Xperia E5 sports a 13-MP main camera with LED flash and a 5-MP front-facing snapper also with its own LED flash. In terms of connectivity, all the basics are covered and also includes LTE, NFC, and dual-SIM support. A 2,700 mAh battery will keep its lights on and Sony promises a 2-day battery life. Hitting the shelves in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, the Xperia E5 will cost about $223.

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Sony has re-entered the phablet smartphone segment with the introduction of the Xperia XA Ultra. This midrange phablet has a 6-inch edge-to-edge display of 1080p Ful HD resolution. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6755 chipset (Helio P10) with 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. It runs Android 6.1 Marshmallow out of the box with the Xperia UI on top.

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Aside from being a large smartphone, one of its key features is its 16-MP front-facing camera with LED flash and optical image stabilization (OIS). At the back, a 21.5-MP rear camera with LED flash, optical image stabilization, and hybrid auto-focus can be found. This makes the Sony Xperia XA Ultra the second mainstream smartphone to offer OIS on both its rear and front cameras like the HTC 10 does. Like many Xperia smartphones, the Xperia XA Ultra has a two-day battery life and supports quick charging.

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While its price has not been disclosed yet, the new Sony phablet will come in black, white, and lime gold color options.

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The Huawei G9 Lite is now out and is the more affordable version of the flagship P9 smartphone. It packs a 5.2-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution. Ticking inside is a midrange octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset with 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with the EMUI on top.

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When it comes to imaging, the G9 Lite sports a 13-MP Sony-made primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and LED flash while an 8-MP secondary camera can be found in front. The Huawei G9 Lite measures 146.8 mm x 72.6 mm x 7.5 mm and weighs 143 grams. A 3,000 mAh battery will keep its lights on.

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With an official price tag of $260, the G9 Lite offers good specs at an affordable price. It is currently only available in China but may soon be available in Europe and Asia. It will comes in three color options: dark grey, light grey, and gold. Any takers?

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Meizu has unveiled the Pro 6 in China. It is a high-end smartphone with a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display of 1080p Full HD resolution, with Gorilla Glass 3 protecting its curved screen. It is also one of the few Android smartphones with Force Touch technology, which Meizu calls 3D Press. Ticking inside it is a tri-cluster deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 chipset with 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of expandable internal storage. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Flyme 5.5 UI on top.

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In terms of imaging, the Meizu Pro 6 comes with a Sony-made 21-MP primary camera with laser auto-focus, phase detection auto-focus, and a 10-LED dual-tone flash arranged in a circle. A 5-MP front-facing snapper will take care of selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE-A with VoLTE, and USB Type-C. The Pro 6 also features a fingerprint scanner. A rather small 2,560 mAh battery will keep its lights on, which also supports the 24W mCharge 3.0 fast charging.

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The Meizu Pro 6 will be available in five color variants: Dark Gray, Silver, Red, Gold, and Rose Gold and will retail for $385 for the base model. It will become available starting April 23, 2016.

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Vivo debuted the first Android smartphone with a whopping 6GB RAM - the Xplay 5 Elite. Its body is made of aluminum magnesium with ergonomic curves at the back. It also packs a 5.43-inch curved Super AMOLED display of Quad HD resolution, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. Ticking inside it is a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with an ultra-fast UFS 2.0 128GB of non-expandable internal storage. It also features a liquid cooling system, similar to the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. When it comes to camera, the Vivo Xplay 5 Elite has a 16-MP Sony IMX298 sensor with dual-tone, dual-LED flash, phase detection auto-focus, and electronic image stabilization. Connectivity-wise, it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, and dual-SIM. It also has a fingerprint scanner and a Hi-Fi chip. A 3,600 mAh fast-charging battery will keep its lights on. The Xplay 5 Elite runs Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with FunTouch OS.

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There is a more affordable version of the Xplay 5 Elite, which Vivo calls the Xplay 5. It shares the same dimensions, screen, camera, connectivity options, storage, software, and battery capacity. The only difference is its midrange 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset with 4GB RAM.

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Sony surprised everyone at this year's MWC with the unveiling of three Xperia new smartphones. In fact, Sony has launched the new line of Xperia X phones, namely the Xperia X Performance, Xperia X, and the Xperia XA. Among the three, the Sony Xperia X Performance is the most powerful and is made of premium metal. It packs a 5-inch Triluminos display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It is powered by the 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage. It is also equipped with goodies like a side fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, high-res audio support with a dedicated DAC, 2,700 mAh battery with two-day battery life and Qnovo's Adaptive Charging technology, and dust and water resistance (IP68 certified).

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In the camera department, the Xperia X Performance comes with a 23-MP primary camera with Predictive Hybrid Auto-focus (focuses in 0.1s), 5x Clear Image Zoom, ISO 12800 sensitivity, and an LED flash. It also has a 13-MP secondary camera with enhanced low-light sensitivity. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and LTE.

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Up next is the Xperia X, which has a lot in common with the flagship Xperia X Performance. It, too, comes with a 5-inch display of 1080p Full HD resolution, complete with Sony's Triluminos diplay and X-Reality image enhancement technologies. It is powered by a 64-bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of expandable internal storage. The Sony Xperia X also has the same camera and connectivity setup as the Xperia X Performance. It, however, lacks the latter's IP68 certification but has a dual-SIM variant. Its battery is rated at 2,620 mAh.

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Lastly, we have the Sony Xperia XA, which has a 5-inch display of 720p HD resolution. Under its hood is a MediaTek MT6755 chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. It has a 13-MP Exmor RS primary camera with LED flash and an 8-MP front camera. A 2,300 mAh battery will keep its lights on. Sadly, it does not have water or dust resistance, a fingerprint scanner nor stereo speakers. All three Xperia X smartphones run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the latest Xperia UX on top. They will all be available in June 2016 and will come in colors such as White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, and Rose Gold. Pricing has not been made public yet. Any takers?

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YU Yutopia is now official and it is the company's first premium flagship smartphone. It comes with a unibody aluminum design and a PureBlack glass front. It has a 5.2-inch LCD of Quad HD resolution. Its display has a color gamut covering 91% of the NTSC color spectrum and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. It also uses OGS to laminate the display and Gorilla Glass for added protection. Ticking inside it is a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset with 4GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage. The Yu Yutopia runs Cyanogen OS 12.1, which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, but will soon be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A 3,000 mAh non-removable battery, which supports Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0, will keep its lights on.

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Imaging-wise, a 21-MP Sony IMX230 primary camera adorns its back with OIS (optical image stablization), phase detection auto-focus, and a dual-LED flash. A fingerprint sensor is also situated below the main camera that can also be used to take selfies on its 8-MP front camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and LTE support. The Yu Yutopia also has DTS audio support and is bundled with Little Birds earphones from the House of Marley. Customers of the Yutopia will also get a six-month subscription to the music streaming service Gaana. The flagship smartphone will also come with a new service called Around YU, which integrates services such as Zomato for ordering food, Scandid for shopping, Easy Cabs for booking taxis, and a lot more. The service is preinstalled in the Yu Yutopia.

To be released first in India, it will retail for $375 exclusively on Amazon. It will go on sale on December 26, 2015.

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Huawei took the wraps off its new flagship phablet, the Mate 8. Made with aluminum, the Huawei Mate 8 comes with a large 6-inch IPS LCD of 1080p Full HD resolution, covered by 2.5D glass. This results in a pixel density of 367 ppi. It is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 SoC with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of expandable internal storage. Imaging-wise, it is equipped with a 16-MP rear camera, using the Sony IMX298 sensor, with an f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto-focus, optical image stabilization (OIS), and dual-LED flash. Its front camera comes with an 8-MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture. A large 4,000 mAh battery will keep the phablet going.

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The Huawei Mate 8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box with the latest Emotion UI on top. Its connectivity suite includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, dual-SIM support, and LTE-A. There's also a Tensilica Hi-Fi 4 DSP chip for a great audio experience and a fingerprint scanner at the back for better security. The Mate 8 will first become available in China in Q1 2016. Pricing starts at $470 for the base model and goes all the way up to $690. Interested?

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At IFA 2015, Sony surprised everyone with the release of the Xperia Z5 Premium along with the just regular Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact. The main highlight of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is its 5.5-inch Triluminos display of 4K Ultra HD resolution, which translates to 806 pixels per inch. It's the first phone to sport such a high resolution and pixel density. This means that the Xperia Z5 Premium will upscale all your content to 4K, enhancing any native or third party videos or photos on the screen.

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In terms of looks, the Xperia Z5 Premium is undoubtedly Sony as it sticks with its signature OmniBalance design. It comes with a frosted glass and metal frame but with a new elliptical shaped power/lock key, which is outfitted with a fingerprint scanner. This makes the Xperia Z5 Premium one of the first Sony devices to sport such feature. The phablet measures 154.4 mm x 76 mm x 7.8 mm and weighs a hefty 180 grams but for good reason - the device is water and dust resistant. In terms of raw power, ticking inside the premium Sony phablet is the latest 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage.

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In the camera department, the Xperia Z5 Premium boasts Sony's newest 23-MP Exmor RS sensor, which comes with phase detection auto-focus (with 192 focus points and 0.03 seconds focusing time) and an LED flash. Naturally, the primary camera is able to record video clips in 4K resolution. A 5-MP Exmor R selfie camera with wide-angle lens can be found in front of the phablet too. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and LTE support. A large 3,430 mAh battery will also keep its lights on, which Sony said will make the phablet last 2 days with typical use.

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium runs Android Lollipop out of the box with the latest Xperia UI on top. There is no info yet on pricing but it will surely be an expensive device. It will hit the shelves in November 2015. Any takers?

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It's been in the rumor mill for quite some time. Finally, Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia Z5 along with the Xperia Z5 Compact at IFA 2015. Let's start with the Xperia Z5, which is successor to the Xperia Z3 and the recently released Z3+. The Xperia Z5 sports the signature OmniBalance design of high-end Sony devices. It comes with a metal frame and frosted glass finish. A fingerprint sensor is now embedded inside its power/lock button. And like previous Sony flagships, the Xperia Z5 is water and dust resistant (IP65/68).

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It may not have the 4K Ultra HD display of the Xperia Z5 Premium but the Xperia Z5 comes with a decent 5.2-inch Triluminos display of 1080p Full HD resolution. Under the hood is a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage. Imaging-wise, it sports the new 23-MP Exmor RS sensor from Sony with phase detection auto-focus and LED flash. Its front camera is a 5-MP Exmor R sensor with wide-angle 25 mm lens. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and LTE support.

As with any Sony flagship device launch, a smaller, more compact version of it is in tow. Meet the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. It is successor to the Xperia Z3 Compact and essentially has most of the features of its bigger sibling - the Xperia Z5 - but there are some differences. The Xperia Z5 Compact comes with a smaller 4.6-inch Triluminos display of 720p HD resolution. Its memory has also been downgraded to just 2GB RAM. Its battery is also smaller, just 2,700 mAh but is considered more than adequate for the phone's size. On the bright side, it will have the same 64-bit, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 32GB of expandable internal storage, side fingerprint scanner, water and dust resistance, LTE connectivity, and the new 23-MP Sony Exmor RS camera sensor with phase detection auto-focus of the Xperia Z5. Interested in any of the new Sony Xperia smartphones?