It’s been a busy week for Sony in terms of photo leaks and now a limited edition red model of the Sony Xperia Z1 has leaked. We haven’t seen one before and it looks pretty cool but there’s also another important aspect – it’s running Android KitKat.
We’ve been trying to get some details on when and where this device will be released as it does look very stylish, interestingly the version of Android the handset is running 4.4.2, which is newer than what the Nexus 5 currently runs.
Sony has already made an announcement regarding the availability of KitKat on their current Xperia models but hasn’t revealed exactly when as of yet. So we’re just going to have to play a waiting game.
Sony Xperia Z1S leak talks Q1 2014 launch
Keeping with the Sony theme we also got some new shots from China of the new Xperia Z1S running Android Jelly Bean which we guess will mean that’s the version of Android it will be running when it launches.
Rather surprsingly according to reports the phone will launch in the first quarter of next year at a price of CNY 3,600 in China which translates to $590 / €440.
In terms of spec aside the device will have a smaller screen (4.3″ 720p vs. 5″ 1080p) and a smaller battery (2,300mAh vs. 3,000mAh) but will have the exact the same hardware as the Xperia Z1. Including the Snapdragon 800 chipset, 20MP camera with Sony G Lens (which you can see in the photo) and the IP58 water-resistance certification.
