Sony Xperia Z2a with 5-inch Full HD display, quad core Snapdragon 801 SoC and IP55/IP589 ratings announced in Taiwan

Sony has announced company’s latest flagship Smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z2a in Taiwan. The latest Sony flagship sports 5-inch Full HD (1080x1920 p) TRILUMIONS display with X-Reality engine.

The Smartphone is powered by 2.3 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor along with Adreno 330 GPU and comes out with 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB internal memory which is further expandable up to 128 GB with microSD card.

Sony packs the same 20.7 MP camera with 1/2.3”-inch Sony Exmor RS image sensor like Sony Xperia Z2, the Z2a also supports 4K video recording and comes with 3.1 MP front shooter with BSI sensor.

The Sony Xperia Z2a runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box and comes with IP55/IP58 ratings for dust and water resistance, the Smartphone is bit thick at 10.8 mm compared to Xperia Z2 (8.2 mm) and weighs 167 grams.

The Smartpone comes with 4G LTE support along with Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS GLONASS, MHL 3.0, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack and packs a large 3000 mAh battery.

The Smartphone will go on to sale next month in Taiwan thought pricing details will be uncovered at a close date before the official launch. Few days ago Sony also unveiled the Sony Xperia T3 with 4G LTE support.

Sony Xperia Z2a specifications
Display:	5-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS display powered by X-Reality engine
Body Dimensions & Weight:	10.8 mm thick & 167 grams
SoC:	2.3 GHz Quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU
Memory:	3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, microSD card support up to 128 GB
Camera:	20.7 MP AF rear camera with 1/2.3”- inch Exmor RS image sensor, Sony G lens, LED flash, shoots 4K videos, 3.1 MP front camera with BSI sensor
SIM status:	Single SIM
OS:	Android 4.4.2 kitkat
Connectivity:	4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS GLONASS, MHL 3.0, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery:	3000 mAh battery
Misc:	IP 55/ IP 58 rating, (dust and water resistance)