Sony Xperia Z

The Sony Xperia™ Z is a beautifully designed smartphone that's packed with power, features, and state of the art technology. From the 13MP camera to the 1080p HD touchscreen, it's got the biggest and best capabilities you can get.

Feel like you're there with the razor sharp, super bright display.

With a high end smartphone, it's all about the screen. The 1080p full HD resolution of the Sony Xperia™ Z's display is the same as Blu-ray, so you can stream HD content and watch it the way it was meant to be seen. The high pixel density means visual media is always perfectly sharp, and the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 technology automatically optimises images so they're sharper and brighter. It also controls the screen's output giving you the best in contrast and colour management for perfect realism.

13MP camera for stunning photos and videos in any light.

The 13MP fast-capture camera built-in to the Sony Xperia™ Z uses the next generation Sony Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor. All those megapixels are used by the sensor to give you crystal clear photos wherever, whenever. Designed to work in both lowlight and strongly backlit conditions, the Xperia Z's camera gives fantastic shots in all light conditions. The Sony Xperia Z also includes the world's first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones, so you can take beautiful movies even against strong light. Not a pro with settings? Superior Auto mode automatically activates HDR and noise reduction when they're needed.

Smart, sleek and durable.

The slim 7.9 mm body, with its reflective glass surface, looks and feels slick, but the Sony Xperia™ Z is crafted to be water resistant, dust resistant and super tough. With IP55 & IP57 rating, it'll withstand being submerged in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes, and even water jets and dust won't affect its insides1. The frame is made from glass fibre polyamide, the same material that's used as a metal substitute in automobile parts, so you could say it's even as tough as a car!

Ultra-fast 4G technology.

The Sony Xperia™ Z can connect to the new 4G network2, giving you super fast internet that's up to five times faster than the 3G network used in most phones. You'll be able to stream HD movies on the go, take part in 3D multiplayer games from anywhere and take video calls away from home. It also means you can tether, or share, the internet connection of your phone with your tablet or laptop and give your mobile devices access to incredible 4G internet speeds.

Smartphone with super power.

At the heart of the Sony Xperia™ Z is the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, an advanced quad core processor that gives you maximum performance and speed without draining your battery. It enables you to run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web with no loading time and stream videos without a break. If you're into advanced graphics and games, the S4 is coupled with an Adreno 320 GPU graphics processing unit. This lets you play the most advanced 3D games, is twice as fast as previous generation GPUs, and makes browsing the web quick and smooth.

Stellar battery life.

With Battery STAMINA Mode you can easily improve your standby time by four times or more3. Your Sony Xperia™ Z knows when you're screen is off and shuts down the battery-draining apps you don't need, then starts them up again instantly when the screen is back on. With Battery STAMINA mode turned on, your Wi-Fi and data traffic can also be disabled during standby, but you still receive incoming calls, texts and alarms. And since everyone has different needs, you can easily customise which apps you want to receive push notifications from. Facebook notifications on or off? It's up to you.

Pre-order the Sony Xperia™ Z and get FREE Sony headphones worth £299*

Pick up the Sony Xperia™ and you'll get a pair of Sony MDR-1R headphones for free! Characterised by rich, powerful lows and extended highs, the MDR-1Rs were developed with input by artists like Katy B and dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man to produce epic bass tones. With they're specially designed headband and earcup joints, soft silicon rings make sure your headphones work in silence – so you can focus on the sound. Claiming is easy! Ts and Cs apply.

If you're looking for a state of the art smartphone with the next generation of screen and camera quality, super fast processor and 4G internet, all wrapped up in a slim water and dust resistant body, the Sony Xperia™ Z is the phone you've been waiting for.

1. In compliance with IP55 and IP57, Xperia™ Z is protected against the ingress of dust and is water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP 57. The phone is not designed to float or work submerged underwater outside the IP55 or IP57 classification range and should not be exposed to any liquid chemicals. If liquid detection is triggered on the handset or battery, your warranty will be void.
2. 4G is a new network infrastructure that will be offered by varying networks in the coming weeks and months. You will need a 4G connection before you can access the 4G network, and you will need to speak to your network provider to determine whether they will be offering a 4G network, and when it will be active. The Sony Xperia™ Z is fully compatible with the current 3G network infrastructures that are in place across network providers.
3. Based on testing done with default settings, default accounts and applications for Skype™ and Twitter downloaded to the phone. The more applications installed, the bigger the effect of Battery STAMINA mode.
*Offer open from 1st February 2013 to 28 February 2013. This Offer is open to residents of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, aged 16 and over only. Participants under 18 must have parental consent to take part. The Headphones can only be claimed by the actual purchaser of the Sony Xperia™ Z. In the event that your pre-order and purchase is one of the first 1000 pre-orders received by the applicable Participating Retailer a set of Headphones will be despatched to you along with your handset. Full Ts&Cs available here.