Miniature Xperia Z1 shown with pentaband HSPA and eight-band LTE
The next big Android device we’re expecting to see from Sony is the Xperia Z1 S — a miniature version of its current Xperia Z1 flagship handset. We’ve seen leaked images of the device in recent months, and a Japanese version, dubbed the Xperia Z1 f, is about ready to go on sale. Now an FCC listing has revealed a little more info about the elusive smartphone, including a possible codename.
The technical drawing submitted to the FCC closely matches earlier leaked renders of the Z1 S, and includes a label with the model marked as “Anami” — notable for its similarity to the Z1’s “Honami” moniker. If it’s anything like its Japanese counterpart, the Z1 S should sport the same Snapdragon 800 CPU found in the Z1, with 2GB of RAM, an identical 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS camera and a smaller 4.3-inch 720p display.
The FCC listing shows pentaband HSPA support as well as LTE on bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 20 — the same eight bands as the European Xperia Z1, suggesting this is an international version of the device. There’s still no firm information regarding when we can expect an official announcement, but given Sony’s release patterns in previous years the company’s CES 2014 press conference would be a good bet.
Source: FCC; via: Pocket-Lint