While Sony’s flagship Z-line handsets
are all about high-end specs and waterproofing, it’s taking a slightly
different approach with the mid-range sector. With the new T3
smartphone, Sony is providing one of the skinniest devices on the
market, while still packing in some solid internals.
The handset is powered by a quad core 1.4 GHz Snapdragon CPU with 1 GB
RAM and a mere 8 GB of internal storage. A microSD card slot is provided
for expandability up to 32 GB, and the device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.
The T3 weighs in at 148 g (0.33 lbs), and at only 7 mm (0.28 in) thick,
it’s thinner than most manufacturer’s flagship offerings.
Luckily, the device’s display doesn’t follow suit, coming in at an
expansive 5.3-inches. The panel’s 1280 x 720 resolution is about what
we’ve come to expect from mid-range smartphones, but given the large
size of the T3’s screen, the compromise might be more noticeable. On the
plus side, there is Mobile Bravia Engine 2 tech on board, and it’s an
IPS panel, meaning the display should provide solid contrast and viewing
angles.
Sony provides an 8 MP rear camera and 1.1 MP front-facing shooter. Not
every mid-range phone has LTE radios, but this one does. There’s a 2,500
mAh battery powering things, which given the mid-range specs, should
provide some solid battery life. Sony claims it will manage a little
under 13 hours talk time.
In terms of styling, the handset’s square looks are in line with the
rest of the Xperia line, but the thin nature of the T3, coupled with its
stainless steel frame, makes it look that little bit more slick than
its more expensive siblings.
The device comes in white, black and purple, and will be available in July. Sony is yet to announce pricing for the handset.
Source: Sony
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