Sony launches Xperia Z1 for Rs 44,990

After Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Sony has unveiled its latest water resistant smartphone -Sony Xperia Z1 in India for Rs 44,990.

The phone runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB RAM. The new device has a 5-inch LCD display with 1920x1080p resolution and Triluminous technology.

The new device comes with 16GB internal storage and supports microSD expansion up to 64GB. The connectivity options include 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 and NFC.

It comes with shatterproof and scratch resistant glass and large 3,000mAh battery which the company claims gives talk time of up to 15 hours.

The Japanese phone maker has unveiled Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 in Berlin two weeks back.

The company is offering free 8GB data download on Vodafone. Sony also offers free accidental insurance for six months and EMI scheme with the device.

The Sony Xperia Z1 comes with free access to movies, songs and TV shows with Xperia Z1. Only content under Sony Music, Sony Entertainment and Sony Pictures brands will be available to users as part of this scheme.

Before this, the company had launched high-end Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 6.4 inch display.