The Sony Xperia Z4 is a high-end handset that has a similar design to 2014's Xperia Z3, but boasts significant improvements in specs. For one, it has a solid front-facing selfie camera and has a 5.2-inch screen with a 1080p resolution. The phone's body has a thickness of 6.9 mm, making it slightly thinner than the Xperia Z3.
Perhaps the biggest upgrade in this handset however is the front-facing camera, which has been boosted from a 2.2 MP lens to a 5.1 MP wide-angle lens. The addition of digital image stabilization is a clear play towards the selfie-loving crowd who tend to spend more time photographing themselves than anyone or anything else.
The phone is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor and offers 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The Sony Xperia Z4 is designed to tempt owners of the Z3 into buying into an upgrade while also stealing customers of other phones. With its top-notch selfie camera, this phone is sure to appeal to the millennial market.
Upgraded Selfie Camera Phones
The Sony Xperia Z4 Lets You Take Higher Quality Selfies
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Selfie Camera Phones - Smartphone manufacturers are responding to the demand for high-quality selfie cameras, resulting in upgrades and innovation opportunities in camera technology.
2. Digital Image Stabilization - The addition of digital image stabilization in selfie cameras is becoming a key feature and presents an opportunity for innovation in software development.
3. Thin Handset Design - The trend towards thinner phones is continuing to drive innovation in materials and design, presenting opportunities in manufacturing and engineering.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - As selfie culture continues to grow, smartphone manufacturers have an opportunity to enhance their product lines and innovate in camera technology.
2. Software Development - The addition of digital image stabilization in selfie cameras presents an opportunity for innovation in software development and algorithms.
3. Materials and Engineering - The trend towards thin handset design is presenting an opportunity for innovation in materials and engineering, including the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques.