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The Sony Xperia 1 II and more OnePlus phones are on sale right now
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We get more Android devices on sale. This time we head over to Amazon.com, where we are getting more savings on some of our favorite phones. First, we find the Sony Xperia 1 II getting a $150 discount, which means you can get this device for $1,050. It features 8GB RAM, 256GB of storage space, an amazing6.5-inch 4K OLED display, and more, but maybe the feature that I love the most is that it still comes with a 3.5mm audio jack.
Now, that’s not the only Sony phone on sale, as you can also get your hands on a new Sony Xperia 5 II for $850 with $100 savings. It features a 6.1-inch HDR OLED display, 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.
We also find several OnePlus devices on sale, starting with the OnePlus 8 Pro with a $299 discount, which leaves it available for just $700 in Ultramarine Blue. And you get 12GB RAM, plus 256GB storage. The OnePlus 8T in Lunar Silver with the same specs as the 8 Pro is selling for $$600 with $149 savings, and the OnePlus 7T can be yours for just $380 when you add the on-page coupon that will get you $50 savings. However, this model only comes with 128GB of storage space and 8GB RAM.
We also see some nice discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with an 8.4-inch display, 32GB of storage space, and LTE connectivity on Verizon’s network for $260 with $20 off. However, the most affordable variant is the AT&T variant, as it sells for $255. But if you’re looking for something even more affordable, you can grab a new Fire HD 10 tablet that features a 10.1-inch display and 64GB storage for just $108 with $83 savings as part of Amazon’s deal of the day. Other deals include the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Leather Back Cover, which is getting a 50 percent discount, meaning you can get yours for just $25, or grab a new WAAILU Solo Loop Braided Band Woven Compatible for Apple Watch for $13 with $5 savings on several color options and it is compatible for any existing Apple Watch model.
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Sony Xperia 5 II is a compact powerhouse with a 120Hz OLED display and serious camera chops
Sony has today launched its latest compact flagship – meet the Xperia 5 II. The new Sony offering is a high-end Android beast from head to toe, and generously employs the company’s proprietary camera tricks and audio-visual technology. The phone comes with an IP68 rating, uses Gorilla Glass 6 on both sides, and thankfully, there is no intrusive notch or hole-punch display. Talking about the display, the Xperia 5 II offers a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, a tall 21:9 aspect ratio. The display is backed by Sony’s in-house 240Hz Motion blur tech and also borrows the X1 engine from its BRAVIA HDR remaster tech to boost the viewing experience.
Talking about the Xperia 5 II’s internal hardware, you get Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chip powering the device, ticking alongside 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS storage. Plus, you can expand the onboard storage by up to 1TB with a microSDXC card, a convenience you’ll rarely find on an Android flagship. Android 10 handles things on the software side. And since this is a Sony device, you get an impressive suite of audio tech that includes Dolby Atmos 19, DSEE Ultimate, and Qualcomm aptX HD audio, and High-Resolution Audio (wired and wireless) support.
And oh, the Sony Xperia 5 II also offers a 3.5mm headphone jack. Yay! A 4,000mAh battery keeps the lights on, and it supports USB PD fast charging. Sony is also offering a host of gaming-related enhancements courtesy of its Game enhancer toolkit, and also lets users enjoy games by connecting the Xperia 5 II directly to a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
Now, let’s talk about cameras. You get three 12MP cameras at the back that includes the main snapper (1/1.7-inch Exmor RS, F/1.7, 24 mm), a wide-angle shooter (1/2.55-inch Exmor RS, F/2.2, 16mm) and a telephoto camera (1/3.4-inch, F/2.4, 70 mm) that offers 3x optical zoom output. Over at the front, you get an 8MP selfie camera. The Xperia 5 II is claimed to be the world’s first smartphone that can record 4K HDR 120fps slow-motion videos.
The Xperia 5 II employs the Real-time Eye AF tech used on its Alpha range of DSLR cameras (for both humans and animals) and also supports 20FPS burst shooting with the aforesaid feature enabled. The professional-grade Photography Pro mode offers users more granular control over aspects such as ISO, shutter speed and EV indicator. You get both OIS and EIS on board for capturing blur-free photos and videos.
The Sony Xperia 5 II comes in pink, blue, gray and black colors. It is priced at €899 (~ Rs. 78,000) for the European market and will cost $949 in the US market. Sony says that its new compact flagship will go on sale in Autumn 2020 or December in some markets.
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Sony’s upcoming Xperia 5 II appears in another leaked video that reveals it all
Sony apparently is having a hard time keeping its upcoming compact flagship – the Xperia 5 II – under the wraps. After appearing in a brief teaser video and having all of its key specs surface online, prolific leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has now shared a promotional video of the upcoming device that highlights all major features, specs, and imaging capabilities of the upcoming Sony offering. Starting with the camera, the teaser video confirms ZEISS optics on the phone and the presence of a dedicated shutter button.
Notably, it showcases the company’s Real Time Eye AF (autofocus) feature in action that is found on its professional cameras and works on humans as well as animals too. Plus, the Xperia 5 II’s cameras will also support up to 20FPS AF/AE continuous burst shooting and the ability to record slow-mo 4K HDR videos at 120fps frame rate, which is truly impressive. As per a previous leak, the Sony offering will pack a 12MP (f/1.7, 24mm) main camera, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom output, and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle camera that offers a 124-degree field of view.
Coming to the display, it is an HDR-certified OLED panel that retains the tall 21:9 aspect ratio and is backed by the in-house X1 engine to boost image quality. The panel has thin bezels on the top and bottom flanked by stereo speakers on both sides. For audiophiles, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and support for DSEE Extreme. There’s also a game enhancer feature that allows users to enable the game mode, quickly capture a screenshot, record the screen and do more while playing games.
Talking about gaming, the Xperia 5 II’s OLED display offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for faster response. Plus, the phone will be able to connect directly with the DualShock 4 wireless controller that comes with the PlayStation 4. There’s support for Dolby Atmos, LDAC and hi-res wireless audio playback as well. The phone draws power from the Snapdragon 865 SoC accompanied by 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB onboard storage, while a 4,000mAh battery keeps the lights on.
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Sony Xperia 5 II promotional video and specs leaked ahead of September 17 launch
Earlier this week, a hi-res render of the upcoming Sony Xperia 5 II was leaked, giving us a glimpse of the phone’s familiar design. Now, an alleged promotional video that shows the device from all angles, as well as its key specifications have made their way online (via Android Headlines), revealing almost everything about the phone ahead of its September 17 launch date. Have a look at the phone in the video below:
Talking about the specs, the Xperia 5 II will reportedly offer a 6.1-inch Full HD+ HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a tall 21:9 aspect ratio. It packs the Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage that can be expanded via the dedicated microSD card slot. The upcoming Sony phone comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery, offers 5G support and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.
There are three cameras at the back that include a 12MP (f/1.7, 24mm) primary snapper, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom output, and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens with a 124-degree field of view. You get both OIS and EIS, as well as support for 4K HDR slo-mo video capture at 120fps frame rate, which is quite impressive.
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Sony’s Xperia 5 II appears in leaked render, shows off familiar design with a tall display
Sony hasn’t launched a mid-range smartphone in the international market for a while now, but it appears that things are about to change. Today, prolific leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks via Patreon) has shared a hi-res render of an upcoming Sony device called the Xperia 5 II, and if the naming convention is anything to go by, it will be a minor upgrade over the Xperia 5 that made its debut last year.
The phone appears to retain the tall 21:9 aspect ratio of the display with razer thin side bezels and evenly thick bezels on the top and bottom. Over at the back, we see a triple rear camera setup that looks almost identical to that of its predecessor, save for the ZEISS T branding. However, details about the internal hardware and pricing are still a mystery.
On the right edge, you’ll find the power button, volume rocker, camera shutter button and what appears to be a dedicated key for summoning the assistant. Going by the size of the power button, it appears that Sony has again embedded the fingerprint sensor inside it, just like the one we saw on the Xperia 5 last year.
Via: XDA-Developers
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