Brand Sony | Series Sony Xperia | |
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Manufacturer Sony Mobile Communications Slogan Experience filming underwater in Full HD Compatible networks UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) Mhz (not available in all markets)
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) (not available in all markets) GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz First released 17 May 2013; 3 years ago (2013-05-17) | ||
The Sony Xperia ZR is a touchscreen-enabled, HD Android flagship smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Sony Mobile.
Contents
- Specifications
- Camera and video
- Display and design
- Performance and internal specifications
- Sensors available
- Pre loaded applications
- Memory
- Networks
- Connectivity and communication
- References
The phone was announced by Sony at CES 2013 and was released on 17 May 2013 in Japan. The Xperia ZR was initially shipped with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and has been updated to Android 5.1.1 recently. The smartphone has Ingress Protection Ratings of IP55 and IP58, making it dust protected, low pressure water jet protected, and waterproof. Sony's internal test showed that there are no water intrusion after testing Xperia ZR in 1.5-metre of water for 30 minutes. Xperia ZR also features a 13 MP IMX135 Exmor RS camera sensor as well as a HD (720 x 1280 pixels) display, encompassed in Sony's Industrial 'Omni-Balance' Design.
The Xperia ZR is received positively in Japan where it is marketed as Sony Xperia A (SO-04E). In September 2013 carrier NTT DoCoMo released a limited edition of the A called "Xperia feat. Hatsune Miku."
Specifications
This is a listing of Xperia ZR's main features and functions.
Camera and video
Display and design
Performance and internal specifications
Sensors available
Pre-loaded applications
Memory
Networks
Connectivity and communication
Note that OTG mode is not officially supported due to Micro-B instead of Micro-AB receptacle (when compared to Xperia Z). This results that standard USB OTG cable cannot be used, but cable adapter with micro-B plug and standard A socket allows to connect peripheral USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, flash drive, sound card. USB-Ethernet adaptor does not work in the Sony's official Android 4.1. In this case external devices will draw energy from the phone and phone cannot be powered at the same time. Charging dock Sony DK28 which is dedicated for Xperia ZR, physically does not allow battery charging and using USB/MHL connector at the same time.