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The Sony Xperia™ Z is a state of the art smartphone. It's striking to look but also water & dust resistant. The full HD 1080p touchscreen is so sharp, media is ultra lifelike.

  • Stunning design and incredible 1080p 5" display
  • 13MP camera captures every detail
  • Powered by feature-packed Android Jelly Bean
  • Purple only at Carphone Warehouse, locked to O2 network
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5" touchscreen 1080p full HD

An intuitive type of mobile phone interface, sensitive to pressure. Tap and swipe the touchscreen to interact with your handset, navigate menus and access apps.

4G

4G replaces 3G as the fastest wireless internet data technology so you’ll have much faster & more reliable mobile internet download & upload speeds. Remember, you’ll need a 4G tariff to get access to 4G.

Water Resistant

A water resistant phone has been tested to withstand water so that it can get wet and still maintain full functionality. The level of resistance will, however, vary from model to model.

1.5GHz S4 Snapdragon™ processor

Snapdragon™ S4 processors are ideal for ultra high end games, apps and streaming HD content, even extreme multitasking – but still give great battery life.

Android Jelly Bean

Android Jelly Bean is the latest version of Google’s operating system – it’s faster, even more customisable and has more features than ever like offline voice typing and advanced notification bar.

Camera 13+ MP

Super powerful cameras, with features like auto focus, digital zoom and automatic flash. Where 13MP+ cameras excel is for super sharp pictures and viewing on larger screens. They’re also perfect for zooming in on detail.
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Free next day delivery

  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel. All other items are delivered first class by Royal Mail.
  • If you order after 5pm, we'll process it the next working day, eg. if you order after 5pm on Monday, you'll receive your order on Wednesday.
  • This service is not available in Northern Ireland and certain remote locations. For remote locations, you should allow up to three working days and you may be charged.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays.

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  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel.
  • You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
  • This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays.

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  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50.
  • Delivery is made by Yodel.
  • You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
  • This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays

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Watch this video to see the beautiful Sony Xperia Z, and find out more about it's fantastic new features.



The Sony Xperia™ Z is a beautifully designed smartphone that's packed with power, features, and state of the art technology. From the 13MP camera to the 1080p HD touchscreen, it's got the biggest and best capabilities you can get.

Feel like you're there with the razor sharp, super bright display.

With a high end smartphone, it's all about the screen. The 1080p full HD resolution of the Sony Xperia™ Z's display is the same as Blu-ray, so you can stream HD content and watch it the way it was meant to be seen. The high pixel density means visual media is always perfectly sharp, and the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 technology automatically optimises images so they're sharper and brighter. It also controls the screen's output giving you the best in contrast and colour management for perfect realism.

13MP camera for stunning photos and videos in any light.

The 13MP fast-capture camera built-in to the Sony Xperia™ Z uses the next generation Sony Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor. All those megapixels are used by the sensor to give you crystal clear photos wherever, whenever. Designed to work in both lowlight and strongly backlit conditions, the Xperia Z's camera gives fantastic shots in all light conditions. The Sony Xperia Z also includes the world's first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones, so you can take beautiful movies even against strong light. Not a pro with settings? Superior Auto mode automatically activates HDR and noise reduction when they're needed.

Smart, sleek and durable.

The slim 7.9 mm body, with its reflective glass surface, looks and feels slick, but the Sony Xperia™ Z is crafted to be water resistant, dust resistant and super tough. With IP55 & IP57 rating, it'll withstand being submerged in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes, and even water jets and dust won't affect its insides1. The frame is made from glass fibre polyamide, the same material that's used as a metal substitute in automobile parts, so you could say it's even as tough as a car!

Ultra-fast 4G technology.

The Sony Xperia™ Z can connect to the new 4G network2, giving you super fast internet that's up to five times faster than the 3G network used in most phones. You'll be able to stream HD movies on the go, take part in 3D multiplayer games from anywhere and take video calls away from home. It also means you can tether, or share, the internet connection of your phone with your tablet or laptop and give your mobile devices access to incredible 4G internet speeds.

Smartphone with super power.

At the heart of the Sony Xperia™ Z is the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, an advanced quad core processor that gives you maximum performance and speed without draining your battery. It enables you to run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web with no loading time and stream videos without a break. If you're into advanced graphics and games, the S4 is coupled with an Adreno 320 GPU graphics processing unit. This lets you play the most advanced 3D games, is twice as fast as previous generation GPUs, and makes browsing the web quick and smooth.

Stellar battery life.

With Battery STAMINA Mode you can easily improve your standby time by four times or more3. Your Sony Xperia™ Z knows when you're screen is off and shuts down the battery-draining apps you don't need, then starts them up again instantly when the screen is back on. With Battery STAMINA mode turned on, your Wi-Fi and data traffic can also be disabled during standby, but you still receive incoming calls, texts and alarms. And since everyone has different needs, you can easily customise which apps you want to receive push notifications from. Facebook notifications on or off? It's up to you.

Movie downlaod of Django unchained4

When you purchase any Sony Xperia™ device on Pay Monthly or Upgrade, you’ll be able to download the two time Oscar winning blockbuster Django Unchained in all its amazing HD quality. Critically acclaimed and full of action, it’s the perfect film to take with you on a long trip, or even show off the sharpness of your new phone’s screen to your friends. Available to Download from 13th May 2013 at https://campaigns.sonymobile.com/cpw-django/. Terms and conditions4 apply.

Over £20 worth of free music, video or games.5
Get the most out of your Xperia™ right out of the box with Sony’s latest offer. Buy the Sony Xperia™ Z and you’ll get £22 of content from Sony’s content stores, Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited or the PlayStation® Store. Experience everything from Bond to Beyonce and beyond. You can of course use your content across your other devices, like BRAVIA TVs and PlayStation consoles. And getting your content is easy!5

If you're looking for a state of the art smartphone with the next generation of screen and camera quality, super fast processor and 4G internet, all wrapped up in a slim water and dust resistant body, the Sony Xperia™ Z is the phone you've been waiting for.

1. In compliance with IP55 and IP57, Xperia™ Z is protected against the ingress of dust and is water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP 57. The phone is not designed to float or work submerged underwater outside the IP55 or IP57 classification range and should not be exposed to any liquid chemicals. If liquid detection is triggered on the handset or battery, your warranty will be void.
2. 4G is a new network infrastructure that will be offered by varying networks in the coming weeks and months. You will need a 4G connection before you can access the 4G network, and you will need to speak to your network provider to determine whether they will be offering a 4G network, and when it will be active. The Sony Xperia™ Z is fully compatible with the current 3G network infrastructures that are in place across network providers.
3. Based on testing done with default settings, default accounts and applications for Skype™ and Twitter downloaded to the phone. The more applications installed, the bigger the effect of Battery STAMINA mode
4. Offer available until June 30th 2013. Redemption valid until Oct 31st 2013. You must be 18 or over to redeem. This offer is exclusive to Xperia devices bought at Carphone Warehouse during May and June 2013 and is limited to the first 20, 000 customers. Offer available to Pay Monthly and Upgrade customers only.
5. Promotion open to UK residents aged 18 or over. Purchase required (from a UK retailer or network provider only). Offer open once per household. For claim details, visit our Xperia™ claim content page.

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Speakerphone Yes If your mobile phone has a built-in speaker you can use it to have hands free conversations or share music with friends. (Dependent on your handset's features)
Internet Browser Yes A mobile internet browser allows you to view websites and conduct internet searches on your handset. Some browsers support tabbed browsing and allow you to bookmark websites to visit again later.
Email Yes Email clients allow you to send and receive messages on your mobile phone. Dependent on the client and your specific handset, you may be able to send file attachments and sync multiple email accounts!
Calendar Yes An electronic diary.
Voice Dialling Yes Begin calls to your friends without typing numbers - just say their name!
Compatibility (Windows PC) Yes Connect your mobile phone to a Windows based Windows PC and charge it and/or sync and transfer data. (Sync functionality dependent on phone features and Windows PC specifications)
Smartphone Yes Smartphones do more than standard handsets. These powerful mobile phones have advanced features and dedicated operating systems that manage battery life and enhance performance.
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