[Rumor]The Sony Xperia Z4 might be offered in both QHD (1440p) and FHD (1080p) versions with better waterproofing and shiny metal

[snowComet]

Eprice Taiwan published an article yesterday, claiming the Sony Z4 will have several features upgraded from the Z3. But since these are still rumors, we need to take it with a grain of salt.

Eprice TW's summary of the changes from Z3 to Z4

Firstly, the Taiwanese website claimed the Z4's screen will remain @ 5.2", but it will have both 1440p and 1080p variants. While the 1440p variant will be available in the US market, in certain markets only the 1080p variant will be offered. This could be a good chance for reviewers to compare the impact on battery life with the QHD screen, if this rumor is true.

The website also claimed there will be small changes in the design of the phone. Firstly, the Z4's metal frame will treated with a glossy finish. Then the micro usb port will be moved from the left side to the bottom, and the port cover will be removed, as the port could remaining waterproof although not being securely closed with the port cover. And because of this change of design, the magnetic charging point will not be found on the Z4. Also the phone may come in different colors, while blue color would be one of the options.

(for those who don't know what magnetic charging point is, please click here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286749-rumorthe-sony-xperia-z4-might-be-offered-in-both-qhd-1440p-and-fhd-1080p-versions-with-better-waterproofing-and-shiny-metal/#entry3893219 )

Lastly, the front camera would have some improvements, and the Z4 would still have a large capacity battery. And there are no words on specs in this rumor.

So what do you think? Would these changes attract you to buy the Z4, if they are true?

p.s. The Taiwanese media also stated that the phone in the leaked render from the North Korean hack (pic below) is indeed the real Z4......

http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4551/4924586/1/ (in Chinese)

http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Sony-Xperia-Z4-might-be-offered-in-both-QHD-1440p-and-FHD-1080p-versions-with-better-waterproofing-and-shiny-metal_id64507

http://pocketnow.com/2015/01/07/xperia-z4-hardware

[Bloodyvalley]

waste of resolution

[connorpiper]

Yea, it has not changed much since the "Rumor"

 

I am completely fine with FHD. 

[Kherm]

I would love a 1080p Z4, the 1440p display is just a battery drainer. 

[handymanshandle]

Oh yeah? Well the LG G4 is rumored to have a 5.7" 4k UHD display and a bigger battery.

[Thebman712]

wtf, the z3 was released less than 3 months ago, why do wee need new ones already

 

the only thing that will make the z3 better is updated specs and smaller bezles, otherwise i dont think that there will be much happening in the xperia line

 

And @op 1440p is actually 2.5k or qhd

[connorpiper]

wtf, the z3 was released less than 3 months ago, why do wee need new ones already

 

the only thing that will make the z3 better is updated specs and smaller bezles, otherwise i dont think that there will be much happening in the xperia line

 

They plan on extending the release date for the Z5 much longer. 

[CatCloud]

Not a fan of glossy metal, as for the rest I'm not sure...

What is a magnetic charging point?

[handymanshandle]

They plan on extending the release date for the Z5 much longer. 

It felt like yesterday the Z2 and Z1 were Sony's flagship phones.   /sadfaic

So Motorola when you going to make me Moto G 2014 obsolete even though I got it like 3 weeks ago?

[Thebman712]

They plan on extending the release date for the Z5 much longer. 

really, the z3 and z2 were months apart and the z4 seems to be the same, i can see sony pumping out 3-4 xperia phones a year as it is trying to be profitable

[connorpiper]

really, the z3 and z2 were months apart and the z4 seems to be the same, i can see sony pumping out 3-4 xperia phones a year as it is trying to be profitable

 

When they released the official specs back in the day. They said they were going to change the short release times. 

[connorpiper]

It felt like yesterday the Z2 and Z1 were Sony's flagship phones.   /sadfaic

 

The Z1 and Z2 are still great. I use my Z1 and it still feels as snappy as any flagship.

[snowComet]

Not a fan of glossy metal, as for the rest I'm not sure...

What is a magnetic charging point?

the two golden point on the phone, as you can see on the right side of the photo, a bit blurred..

And they are used to charge the phone, or connected the phone with a dock, like this:

 

 

(photos are from http://www.neowin.net/news/sony-xperia-z3-and-official-magnetic-dock-review )

[snowComet]

When they released the official specs back in the day. They said they were going to change the short release times.

I though they already come out and say they will change the schedule to 1 flagship phone per year....

[handymanshandle]

The Z1 and Z2 are still great. I use my Z1 and it still feels as snappy as any flagship.

 

Oh I'm sure it just seems like they have been pushed into obscurity and they weren't even a year old (well except the Z1). 

I wonder if Motorola will leave the Moto G alone or go and upgrade it.

[connorpiper]

I though they already come out and say they will change the schedule to 1 flagship phone per year....

 

Yea. That is what they did. They said 1-2 year releases. 

[Derangel]

I really wish AT&T would get the Xperia phones. I'd seriously consider getting one once I pay off my M7 if they had them.

[snowComet]

Yea. That is what they did. They said 1-2 year releases.

oh, I misread yr comment, sorry :blush:

[connorpiper]

I really wish AT&T would get the Xperia phones. I'd seriously consider getting one once I pay off my M7 if they had them.

 

They do. Off contract. T-Mobile is technically the only ones with on contract phones.

[dizmo]

Hmmm. I was waiting for the Z4 but now I'm not so sure. I like the magnetic charging option. I like the matte finish on the metal edges.

Perhaps I'll have to pick up a hopefully cheaper Z3 Dual when this is released.

Unless that Snapdragon 810 is miles above the 801 in regards to battery life.

 

Oh yeah? Well the LG G4 is rumored to have a 5.7" 4k UHD display and a bigger battery.

Rumors like that are rarely true. I doubt it'll have a 4k display. It might get a stylus though.

 

really, the z3 and z2 were months apart and the z4 seems to be the same, i can see sony pumping out 3-4 xperia phones a year as it is trying to be profitable

They were released in the US fairly close, but they were officially released 8 months apart.

[Thebman712]

Hmmm. I was waiting for the Z4 but now I'm not so sure. I like the magnetic charging option. I like the matte finish on the metal edges.

Perhaps I'll have to pick up a hopefully cheaper Z3 Dual when this is released.

Unless that Snapdragon 810 is miles above the 801 in regards to battery life.

 

Rumors like that are rarely true. I doubt it'll have a 4k display. It might get a stylus though.

 

They were released in the US fairly close, but they were officially released 8 months apart.

oh, that is still very close together for phones, usually there is about a year release cycle 

[Silent_Xaxal]

Oh yeah? Well the LG G4 is rumored to have a 5.7" 4k UHD display and a bigger battery.

 

Which doesn't bloody anus fucking matter because of the bloody size of that bloody screen for blood's sake!

[Lukiose]

My Xperia Z1 has come up for about 14 months now, probably gonna wait for the Z5 unless the Z4 hits in ~8 months

[xc3ll]

Well... If this rumor is true, it seems to be a downgrade for me:

1080p is fine for 5-6" screens. I can't see any difference to 1440p at reasonable distances.

 

If they remove the magnetic charging port, they better add inductive charging. Both options are much more elegant than micro-usb-charging.

 

And a glossy frame is just a no-go. The glass-back makes the phone already slippery fingerprint-magnet, so this would only make it worse.

[ObeseWalrus]

Above 1080p for phones is ludicrous. You don't need a crazy res to enjoy your phones.