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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 ]

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 ?

Is Sony M51w/Xperia Z1 Mini version launching in China on 14 January 2014 ?

Yesterday we saw Sony L39u, Sony XM50h and Sony M51w models being certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry and rumors says that Sony M51w is the Chinese version of Xperia Z1 F ( Japanese Version ). Just now Sony Mobiles China has hinted that a new device is coming on 14 January 2014.

Pic displays four patches of color viz. Yellow, Black, White, Pink on a gray background and notation reads 14 January 2014. 4 colors resemble those 4 colors in which Xperia Z1 F was launched in Japan. Well it clearly indicates that Xperia Z1 Mini is coming in China and globally too.

[ UPDATE – 6 Dec ]

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

Sony’s Press Event in China on 14 Jan 2014

Is Xperia Z1 Mini version launching in China on 14 January 2014

Sony’s press conference on 6 Jan at CES 2014 is also fixed already, we hope to see Sony Mobiles launching Sony D5503 aka Xperia Z1 Mini International version and then gradually it will be released in China also on 14 Jan 2014 hopefully ?

Are you excited for Sony’s press conference at CES 2014 and especially for Xperia Z1 Mini international version ? Drop your comments below.

[ via – Sony China ] Thanks Puneeth 🙂

Sony L39u, XM50h, M51w Models certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry

Many new Sony 2014 models have been apparently seen on AnTuTu benchmark database and Indonesian Postel website. Yesterday we saw Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E1 being spotted on FCC and a few days ago Sony SGP521, D2005, D2105 and D5503 were spotted on Indonesian Postel website and Sony D6503, D5303, D2105, D2005 , D2004 and D2303 were spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark database/

Some more Sony models viz. Sony L39u, Sony XM50h and Sony M51w specifically for China region are being certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry as reported by a tipster on Weibo. Have a look at the certification of frequency bands below before we predict which models is coming as under which commercial name.

[ UPDATE ] 

 Sony D2104 as Xperia E1 Dual and Sony D2004 as Xperia E1 seen on FCC

[ Click on Image to ZOOM ]

Sony L39u,XM50h,M51w Models certified by Chinese Ministry of Industry

Sony M51w is rumored to be Chinese version of Xperia Z1 F ( Japanese Version ) and whose international version as Sony D5503 is expected to be revealed at CES 2014 event.

Sony XM50h is very much rumored as new Sony 6″ inch phablet featuring MediaTek SoC MT6592 1.7 GHz octa-core.

What is Sony L39u  is still unknown. Well CES 2014 event is not far away now and soon we will see some of the recently seen Sony 2014 models getting launched hopefully.

Thanks Ben 🙂