Rs 44,990 Sony Xperia XZ1 with '3D Creator' launched in India

Sony India on Monday expanded its premium device portfolio with "Xperia XZ1" -- the first smartphone with a 3D Creator -- for Rs 44,990.

XZ1 is now available at Sony Centres and major electronic stores in black colour.

The device has an industry-first 19MP "MotionEye" camera that has predictive "Hybrid AutoFocus Burst" which clicks 10 photos in a second, predictive capture with face expression features (like Smile Predictive Capture) and super slow-motion video.

The "Hybrid AutoFocus Burst" intelligently follows the subject, adjusts the focus to make sure the action shots stay sharp.

The 3D Creator is Sony's in-house algorithm built on the strength of "MotionEye" technology that enables users scan objects and people and then share on social media.

The device -- with a loop surface finish that is strong against any twist and bend -- has 13MP front camera with a display flash for low-light selfies.

The device features 5.2-inch full-HD Sony's "Triluminous" display that incorporates High Dynamic Range (HDR) and "X-Reality" technology for sharp, detailed and brighter images on screen. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

"Xperia XZ1" comes with 64GB inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 256GB.

The smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 System on Chip (SoC), 4GB RAM with X16 LTE for smooth performance and provide Gigabit LTE downloads speeds.

It packs 2,700mAh battery and is water and dust resistant with an IP68 certification.

"Smart Stamina" feature will estimate how long the current battery would last based on how a user uses his or her phone.

Its charging technologies "Battery Care" and "Qnovo Adaptive Charging" help users get a longer battery lifespan.

The device has a Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC) technology that cuts 98 per cent of noise for undisturbed listening.