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Sony Xperia Z

Released: January 1, 2013
Discontinued

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Display

5"

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Capacity

2330 mAh

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Main Camera

13.1 MP

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RAM

2 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

Sony Xperia Z is a smartphone released in 2013 featuring 5.00-inch display, Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, 2330mAh battery.

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The Sony Xperia Z is a smartphone from Sony featuring Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 5" TFT, 13.1MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Sony Xperia Z in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.9/10

If you're thinking about buying the Sony Xperia Z in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Sony Xperia Z is an outdated phone released in 2013. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5" TFT · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

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RAM

2GB

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Internal Storage

16GB

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Main Camera

13.1MP f/2.4

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Capacity

2,330mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

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Protection

IP57

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BlackWhitePurple

Sony Xperia Z in detail

Sony Xperia Z display

The Sony Xperia Z has a 5-inch TFT display with FHD resolution. Pixel density is 441 ppi, which keeps text and images very sharp.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro. RAM goes up to 2 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB, with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13.1 MP with f/2.4 aperture. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps, HDR. The selfie camera is 2.2 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 2,330 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 146 g. Dust and water resistance is rated IP57. It runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop).

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