Perfect for games!? Sony's first new 5G-compatible smartphone "Xperia 1 II" to be released after this spring

On February 24, 2020, Sony announced that the Xperia™ will be the first Xperia™ flagship smartphone to support 5G, the " Xperia 1 II (Xperia One Mark II)," which will be available later this spring.
The Xperia 1 II is the first Xperia™ 5G-enabled flagship smartphone to be released later this spring, and is the first Xperia™ 5G-enabled smartphone to feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR-compatible OLED display.
It is available in black, white, and purple.

"Xperia 1 II" Key Features

Full-fledged camera performance with a triple-lens camera and the world's first high-speed continuous shooting
21:9 4K OLED display and afterimage reduction technology for crystal clear images
Unique audio tuning and audio jack
Immersive gaming experience with an environment that allows you to focus on your gameplay
Enhanced basic performance with the latest CPU and high-capacity battery

Full-fledged camera performance with triple-lens camera and the world's first high-speed continuous shooting

High-speed shooting performance based on technology cultivated in Sony's interchangeable lens digital SLR camera α™.
The technology cultivated in the α™ camera enables the world's first high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking at a maximum of 20 frames per second.
The camera can focus on and follow the subject with high precision even when shooting moving children, animals, or fast-moving and erratic sports photography, capturing that all-important moment you don't want to miss.
In addition, 5G high-speed communication allows for faster transmission of large amounts of captured data.

In addition, the camera is newly equipped with "Real-time Pupil AF," which instantly focuses on the pupil by detecting the pupil using AI.
The new "Photography Pro" function allows users to take full-fledged photographs with manual controls, including manual exposure and shutter speed priority shooting mode dials, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, white balance, and more. The new "Photography Pro" function allows you to freely change the shooting mode dials such as manual exposure and shutter speed priority, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and white balance.
It is very close to the feeling of operating a camera, so I was impressed to see how far smartphone cameras have come ... . I am very impressed with how far smartphone cameras have come.

Triple-lens camera with ZEISS lenses and 3D iToF sensor that faithfully reproduces textures

The main camera is newly equipped with ZEISS lenses. The camera faithfully reproduces the subtle textures of the subject, including gradation, color reproduction, transparency, solidity, and blurriness.
In addition, flare and ghosting, which can cause poor image quality, are minimized to achieve a clear image. This allows photographers to capture natural, three-dimensional images with high image quality.
The camera is equipped with a 24mm standard lens (F1.7), a 70mm telephoto lens (F2.4), a 16mm ultra-wide-angle lens (F2.2) (35mm equivalent), and a 3D iToF sensor, which uses an approximately 12.2 megapixel image sensor. You can enjoy creative photography by switching between the three cameras at will.
With this single smartphone, you can take bright and beautiful photos, so please try your hand at various ways of taking pictures.

Newly equipped high-speed, high-precision autofocus and high-sensitivity shooting
The camera is newly equipped with a 3D iToF sensor that detects objects three-dimensionally even in dark scenes.
This enables high-speed, high-precision autofocusing even in dark areas.
In addition, a new 1/1.7" large format sensor is employed to capture more light.
The larger pixel pitch (1.8 µm) enables approximately 1.5 times higher sensitivity than conventional sensors when using a standard lens, allowing the camera to take bright, low-noise, high-resolution photos even in dark areas.
The camera is equipped with image stabilization for movie recording, allowing users to enjoy movie recording while walking in dark and other challenging shooting environments as much as they wish.
Those who have struggled to take pictures indoors or in night scenes will be surprised by the camera's performance.

Cinematography Pro" for an authentic cinematography experience

Cinematography Pro, which allows users to enjoy a creative shooting experience with cinematic textures and colors in a 21:9 aspect ratio, includes new features that reflect the voices of creators in the video production field.
In addition to the new 120 frames-per-second high frame rate shooting, the new features include a level, touch AF, custom white balance settings, and a metered manual mode that displays and sets the correct exposure for each shot.
In addition, Sony's newly developed "Intelligent Wind Filter" removes wind noise only, enabling clear, low-noise recordings.
Why not capture your travel, anniversary, and other important scenes on video with clear images and sound?

21:9 4K OLED display and afterimage reduction technology for clear images

Immersive viewing experience with 21:9 CinemaWide™ display

Enjoy 21:9 images used in movies and music videos on a full, powerful screen.
Smooth streaming playback of 4K content is possible with 5G high-speed communication.
In addition, the 3D sound technology "Dolby Atmos®" has been uniquely tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment to enhance sound localization and the reproduction of a three-dimensional effect.
The combination of the 21:9 CinemaWide™ display and the realistic and powerful sound is the beginning of a dynamic new gaming experience.

Beautiful image expression with high tonal gradation and afterimage reduction technology
The "Creator Mode," a color setting supervised by the division that produces Sony's master monitors, is used as the standard for video production.
In addition to the beauty of the images with high gradation equivalent to 10-bit color, the system reproduces the expression intended by the image creator with the color gamut of ITU-R BT.2020, the UHD (Ultra HD) broadcasting standard, and independently developed image processing that is compatible with 10-bit signals.
In addition, the "HDR Remaster" function, which beautifully displays images in HDR-equivalent quality using the high image quality technology cultivated in BRAVIA®, allows users to view images on the Internet in high definition.
In addition, the new "Afterimage Reduction" technology, which reduces afterimage to the equivalent of a 90Hz display, delivers a clear image.
A new setting that allows the selection of white balance from standard light source/color temperature has been added, enabling the user to change the display's color tone according to the application, such as faithfully reproducing the color tones of printed photographs.

21:9 multi-window display for easy and comfortable "while operating

The 21:9 multi-window display allows the amount of information to be displayed on a single screen to be greatly increased by the vertical display.
In addition, the new "Multi Window Switch" allows users to easily switch between two applications by simply sliding the upper and lower screens side by side.
This allows users to operate while watching videos and browsing social networking sites, eliminating the hassle of closing one app and opening another.... This will free you from the hassle of having to close an app, open another app, and so on.

Unique audio tuning and audio jack

In collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, Sony's proprietary audio tuning faithfully reproduces the creators' intentions, such as the sound localization of vocals and musical instruments, and the realistic atmosphere that makes you feel as if you are there.
The 3.5mm audio jack reduces the mixing of left and right sounds to approximately one-tenth of the conventional level, allowing users to enjoy clearer sound quality with their wired headphones, while the front stereo speakers evenly distributed on both sides provide well-balanced and powerful stereo sound.
The sound quality and power can be experienced with wired headphones or the speakers of the main unit, as they faithfully reproduce the creator's production intent.
In addition, DSEE Ultimate™*12, which uses AI technology to improve the expressiveness of high frequencies and the reproduction of subtle sounds, is supported.
It is also compatible with streaming services and wireless headphones, and can play back any compressed sound source in high-resolution quality.
In addition, for the first time in the world, the new model is equipped with hardware decoding for "360 Reality Audio," a new music experience proposed by Sony.
This enables a 30% reduction in power consumption during playback, allowing users to enjoy a new music experience that envelops them in sound for extended periods of time, as if they were in the same space as the artist.

An environment that allows you to concentrate on game play and an immersive game experience

The "Game Enhancer," which provides dedicated functions that allow users to concentrate on their gameplay, includes a competition set that disables functions not needed for the game to prevent malfunctions, and a new display touch range setting.
The new features include a competition set that disables unwanted game functions to prevent malfunctions, and a display touch range setting.
In addition, the mobile first-person shooter (FPS) game "Call of Duty®: Mobile" now supports a 21:9 display.
In addition, the PlayStation®4 DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller will allow users to enjoy the same game play on the go as they do at home.

Enhanced basic performance with the latest CPU and high-capacity battery

The latest Qualcomm platform delivers 25% faster CPU and GPU performance.
In addition, 8GB (RAM)/128GB and 256GB (ROM) of internal memory improves operating speed and processing power.
In addition to the 4000mAh high-capacity battery, the device is compatible with the Qi wireless power charging standard.
It can be quickly recharged by 50% in as little as 30 minutes, so you can spend a whole day in comfort just by quickly recharging it before going out.
In addition, Xperia's unique charge optimization technology and "care charge" reduce the load on the battery during charging, and extend the life of the battery, which is less likely to deteriorate even after two years of use.
It also offers a full range of basic performance features, including "STAMINA® mode" to reduce battery consumption and improve battery life, as well as waterproof (IPX5/8) and dustproof (IP6X) performance.
With this one device, you don't need to carry a mobile battery or search for a cafe to charge the battery.

Related accessories (sold separately)

Xperia 1 II Style Cover View (XQZ-CVAT)

A dedicated cover for "Xperia 1 II" that allows you to check smartphone notifications, date and time, and other information while the cover is closed.
With a shape that fits the body perfectly and a beautiful design with a luster that seems to capture light, the inside is made of soft suede-like fabric.
The camera ring has a mortar structure with a surface finish to minimize unwanted reflections from entering the camera, and is designed to minimize loss of antenna sensitivity and compass accuracy.
It is available in three colors: black, gray, and purple, which match the main body.

Xperia 1 II Style Cover with Stand (XQZ-CBAT)

This is a cover for "Xperia 1 II" with an open/close stand function that is convenient for watching videos and playing games.
When the stand is closed, the cover and stand are integrated into one slim structure.
The design of the cover is unique to the genuine Xperia 1 II, and perfectly fits the shape of the device, making it both easy to hold and functional.
It is available in two colors, black and purple.

Please take this opportunity to get your hands on the Xperia 1 II, the perfect smartphone for both gaming and taking pictures.

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