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Xperia Z1 Compact M51w launched in China for 3999 Yuan / $661

After launching Xperia Z1 F in Japan on NTT DoCoMo carrier and officially unveiling Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C at CES 2014 event; Sony China has now officially launched Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1 C as Sony M51w in China today. Sony China has although named it as “Xperia Z1 Colorful Edition” as an official name.

A few days back we saw Xperia Z1 L39t, LTE version for China Mobile 4G carrier being available for sale at ¥3999 Yuan/$661 and for the same price tag of 3999 Yuan ( CNY ) / $661 Sony China has launched Xperia Z1 Compact in China for 3G model, no LTE edition is available now, hopefully just like Xperia Z1 L39t we will also see Xperia Z1 Compact getting launched on a specific carrier in future.

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w launched in China for 3999 Yuan

Let’s have a look at the specifications of Xperia Z1 Colorful Edition ( Xperia Z1 Compact M51w ) in brief :-

  • Snapdragon 800 SoC MSM8974 2.2GHz  Quad Core
  • 4.3 inch 720p screen – IPS Panel
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB onboard memory
  • 20.7MP Rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens and 2MP front cam.
  • 2300mAh battery
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
  • Dimensions – 127mm x 64.9mm x 9.5 mm
  • 3G Edition.
Hopefully just like global edition on Xperia Z1 Compact, this Chinese model will also be available in late Feb 2014 in all 4 colors black, white, pink and lime.

Besides Xperia Z1 Compact, Sony has also launched Xperia T2 Ultra XM50h, while again on China Mobile 4G carrier use will see LTE edition of Xperia T2 Ultra XM50t. So with this Sony has almost launched the first true mini smartphone everywhere across the world.

[ via – Sony China ]

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK from Phones4U – Get £119 worth Sony Wireless Speaker Free

It has only been a few hours since we saw official announcement of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact from Sony at CES 2014 event, the first ever true mini smartphone with a high end hardware and software inbuilt unlike other OEMs which were compromising on hardware very much. Sony Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact features 4.3″ 720p IPS Panel with Triluminos display, Snapdragon 800 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and 20.7 MP Sony “G” Lens rear cam exactly what it’s elder sibling Xperia Z1 features. It will be available online and in stores in February 2014.

Just now we spotted many retailers have started taking pre-orders of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact and shipping starts on 31st Jan 2014, one such retailer in UK is Phone4U. Phones4U has put all available 4 colors of Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact for pre-order with a very tempting offer. At present Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is only available under carrier based contract device from Phones4U.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK

As per the listing on Phones4U, Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is available under contract with Vodafone, UK and Orange carriers with phone bearing no cost. Ordering Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact from Phones4U in UK will fetch you complimentary free Sony wireless speaker SRS-BTX300 worth £119 and upto £65 of movies and music.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK

If you are looking for unlocked Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact in UK it will be priced around £440 and listing may go live in early February 2014 as per sources so if you want it now pre-order your Xperia Z1C now.

Pre-Order Xperia Z1C or Xperia Z1 Compact here

We will soon put the listing of Sony Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact price as per different regions.

Detailed Specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact

Xperia Z1C as Xperia Z1 Compact Officially announced at CES 2014

Download White Paper Pdf of Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1s LTE

Follow the Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact Facebook Fan page.

Xperia Z1C aka Xperia Z1 Compact is the best ever mini smartphone world has ever seen till now, what do you think of ? Are you going to buy it. Do let us know your views on it.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version CLEAR Pics Leaked – To feature IPS Display ?

A few hours left only now for Sony’s official press conference at CES 2014 Las Vegas event where Sony might introduce the Xperia Z1 Mini international version ( Sony D5503 ) and hopefully Xperia Z1s also ( which as per image and specs leaked by Twitter handle of @evleaks earlier today claims that it is the 4.3 inch 720p screen T-Mobile USA version of Xperia Z1 ). Right before the CES event we have spotted some the best ever pics leaked of Xperia Z1 Mini.

A tipster from Digi-Wo has posted 7 legitimate CLEAR pics leaked ever of Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version ( which will be exactly similar to international version ) claimed as Sony M51w which was recently certified by Ministry of Industry ( China ) alongside with Sony L39u and Sony XM50h. Sony China is organizing a press conference on 14 Jan 2014 where they will officially announce Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese version aka Sony M51w. Let’s have a look what leaked pics has us to tell about profile of device…

As per the source, Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version / Xperia Z1 Mini international version will feature 720p 4.3 inch IPS display and has a better display that Xperia Z1.

[ Click on Pics to ZOOM ]

Front cam is positioned at very right end above screen.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Front cam

Screen looks better than Xperia Z1 ( as per tipster ).

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - IPS Panel

Sony’s “G” lens 20.7 MP rear cam with LED flash positioned in line with rear cam sensor.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - 20.7 MP CAM

No ports/flaps on right vertical side of phone, though in Xperia Z1 we have SIM card slot.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - side Profile

SIM card slot, magnetic charging dock pins, micro SD card and USB Port at left vertical side of phone.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - All ports on one side of phone

Exactly same branding of Sony and Xperia on back panel of phone.

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Sony G Lens

Sony M51w aka Xperia Z1 Mini Chinese Version - Sony and Xperia Branding at back

Actual model name of international version of Xperia Z1 Mini has not come up yet. Other specs of Xperia Z1 Mini international version which has come across are :-

  • Snapdragon 800 SoC MSM8974 2.2GHz  Quad Core
  • 4.3 inch 720p screen.
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB onboard memeory
  • 20.7MP Rear cam with Sony’s “G” Lens and 2MP front cam.
  • 2300mAh battery
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

It’s almost near now, Sony’s press conference at CES 2014, check below link to view it live.

Watch Sony’s CES 2014 Press Conference Live, 6 Jan at 5pm in Las Vegas

Xperia Z1 Mini international / Chinese version will be the first true “MINI” smartphone ever produced with an awesome true hardware not just like other OEMs who have downgraded the hardware and planted “Mini” brand in front of their flagship device.

Are you excited for Xperia Z1 Mini, well we are a lot. Do let us know how you find above pics ?

Sony 2014 Models Sony D2004, D2303 AnTuTu Benchmark Scores Leaks

Yesterday we posted that new Sony 2014 Models viz. Sony SGP521, D2005 and D2105 spotted at Indonesian Postel and Sony D6503, D5303, D2105 and D2005 AnTuTu Benchmark Scores leaked well that totals the telly of new 7 Sony 2014 models being seen in a few days gap on Indonesian Postel.

Well till now we have seen Sony D2004, Sony D2105 ( successor of Xperia L C2105 ) Sony D5322, Sony D5303, Sony D5503 ( aka Xperia Z1 Mini global version codenamed as “Xperia Amami” ), Sony D6503 and Sony SGP521 ( successor of LTE Xperia Tablet Z SSP321 ). Just now we spotted two new Sony 2014 models Sony D2004 and Sony D2303 on AnTuTu Benchmark database.

Sony D2004 scores 12633 points and Sony S2303 scores 17853 points on AnTuTu benchmark scale. No sign of them on Indonesian Postel yet.

Sony D2004 scores 12633 points on AnTuTu benchmark 

Yesterday we saw Sony D2005 scoring 12790 points and same range points is scored by Sony D2004 which clearly indicates that they are part of same series Sony D20XX and one being the LTE version and other being HSPA+ version hopefully, both low-end devices.

Sony D2004 scores 12633 points on AnTuTu benchmark

Sony D2303 scores 17853 points on AnTuTu benchmark 

Sony D2303 seems to be all new series and a mid-end device.

Sony D2303 scores 17853 points on AnTuTu benchmark

Well so may Sony 2014 models appearing daily clearly indicates that a lot many devices are cooking up now in Sony’ camp for 2014 release. As we come closer to CES 2014 and MWC2014 event, excitement is increasing.

We hope to see Sony D5503 ( Xperia Z1 Mini ) and Xperia Z1S at CES 2014. What do you think guys regarding Sony’s 2014 models range. Drop your comments below.