Sony serves up the slo-mo Xperia-nce
- March 04, 2018
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- Clare Petra Matthes
A device to recently come across my desk is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. I know many die-hard fans out there are all enamored with their Xperias for different reasons: camera, design, usability, functionality, battery life.
Let’s just say, the love affair won’t end here.
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium boasts market-leading 4K display, high-end power, and that which has earned Sony its stripes – the professional photography element. The latest and greatest however is super slow motion capture.
Tried and tested, I pitted the camera up against a standing, room fan and was pretty gob smacked at the detail in the video when replaying the recording of super slow motion.
Video 1
But don’t just take my word for it, see for yourself!
To help demonstrate super slow motion on the Xperia XZ Premium, Sony enlisted photographer Cornel Van Heerden to take some video. Van Heerden is one of the great players within the photography arena in the country. But back to the point at hand, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, at the touch of a button, can capture 960 frames per second, and playback four times slower than some of the smartphones currently out there.
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium undeniably has flagship specs. The phone’s performance is as good as anyone would expect from a phone bursting with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can even be increased with a microSD.
Video 2
Under the hood this phone gets a resounding stamp of approval, so it is only fitting that the shell of Xperia XZ Premium is designed to match. It’s smart on the inside and smart-looking outside. It has an exquisite glass loop surface which when turned over reveals a luxurious mirrored effect on the back. Every aspect of the XZ Premium is unified, from its seamless flowing lines and intuitive finger-print sensor power button.
The Xperia XZ Premium is IP68 rated, so it can endure a little nose-dive into water up to a depth of 1.5m for about 30 minutes – nobody can turn their nose up at that feature because we all know accidents happen. It’s water resistant, dust-proof and reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back of the handset, stressing the fact that the Sony Premium XZ is durable but also attractive.
Video 3
The battery is maximised with Smart Stamina which uses the Xperia learning engine to estimate how long your current battery will last based on your normal usage. It will warn you if it detects that you’re going to run out of power later in the day and encourages you to activate stamina mode. Features such as Battery Care and Qnovo Adaptive Charging will look after your battery and keep it in tip-top shape.
But wait! There’s more…
Taking intelligence to the next level the Xperia XZ learns how you use your phone. It familiarises itself with you and makes recommendations for you to give you a really personal experience.
At the same time, Xperia-Tips and new Xperia-Actions offer instruction about the features you’re making use of and even suggests map downloads based on your location. Every aspect of this phone is aimed at making life that little bit easier.
Those that know me, realise it’s a good phone when my verbal review ends or even starts with: “I want it!”
I’ll let you take a guess what I said about the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Specs
Weight: 195g
Dimensions: 156 x 77 x 7.9mm
OS: Android 8
Screen size: 5.46 inches
Resolution: 2160 x 3840
CPU: Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Battery: 3,230mAh
Rear camera: 19MP
Front camera: 13MP
Competition time
As I mentioned Cornel van Heerden captured some fun moments with his Xperia XZ Premium, using the ultra cool Super Slow Mo feature. Have a look at videos 1, 2 and 3 and let me know in the comments section which one is your favourite. You could win one of five R1000 cash vouchers.
Competition closes at midnight on Sunday, 11 March 2018.
GET AN AMAZING DEAL FOR A GREAT PRICE WITH SONY XPERIA AND VODACOM
Sony Mobile Communications in partnership with Vodacom, is proud to announce an exciting deal that will see you getting more for less!
From 07 March 2018, all you need to do is sign up or upgrade to an Xperia XZ Premium, voted the world’s best new smartphone at Mobile World Congress in 2017 and receive a free Sony Xperia L1 Smartphone for only R579 p/month for 24 months – add an additional R49 p/month for 24 months and get a Sony Playstation 4 500GB free. This offer is valid until 06 April 2018 or while stocks last, so don’t miss out!
To add to this great deal the XZ Premium device will also include a FREE ‘Made For Xperia’ cellphone cover to ensure your device is protected whilst capturing life in Super Slow Motion.
To follow all updates keep an eye out on Sony Mobile’s Facebook page and their Twitter page
*The PlayStation deal of R49 per month for 24 months is only valid by signing up or upgrading to an Xperia XZ Premium
**Deal valid from 07 March – 06 April or while stocks last.
Other Ts&Cs apply
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71 Comments
Ashton
5th Mar 2018 - 11:36 amVideo 1 looks SUPER amazing to me!!
Themba Clement Mkhize
5th Mar 2018 - 2:51 pmVideo 3
Tiaan Smith
5th Mar 2018 - 11:39 amVideo 2 of the dogs are pretty special! I always take photos of my pets and keep them save so that I can have those memories forever. This s a special way of capturing beautiful memories and it’s just amazing!! That Slo-mo is on the next level! #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Quintin Van Schalkwyk
5th Mar 2018 - 11:42 amVideo 1 is my favourite. They are all so awesome but the video 1 gets my vote. Everyone takes summer selfies but here you are, taking summer slo-mo’s! lol I am a big fan of outdoor activities and you really making me want to go out and get that phone right now!
Bongiwe Mavimbela
5th Mar 2018 - 11:48 amThe third video is an absolute beauty, the fire 🔥🔥🔥 its lit 👌
Ariel
5th Mar 2018 - 11:51 amVideo 2, slow motion dogs are always the best!
Faeza
5th Mar 2018 - 12:02 pmNo3 is my favorite love how it makes you see the little stars of the starlight and the fire looks mesmerizing
Faeza
5th Mar 2018 - 2:06 pmIm adding the hashtags now. No3 is my favorite love how it makes you see the little stars of the starlight and the fire looks mesmerizing #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
TIyana
5th Mar 2018 - 12:07 pmI love video 2 its so amazing because I love dogs 😀
Tshepo Makgatho
5th Mar 2018 - 12:12 pmVideo 2.
thabang kgale
5th Mar 2018 - 12:24 pmI like Video 2
#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Thembisile Tshabalala
5th Mar 2018 - 1:07 pmI love video 3
Seshan
5th Mar 2018 - 1:18 pmVideo 2
Richtiee Nice-Sinnbad
5th Mar 2018 - 1:19 pmI’m for video 2 with the dogs… That’s my like yeah.
Stu
5th Mar 2018 - 1:21 pmVideo 2 is the best
Naina Orrie Sheikh
5th Mar 2018 - 1:38 pmwow love the cute puppies. No.2 for me is the best!
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Everything becomes wow with the #Xperia
Thembisile Tshabalala
5th Mar 2018 - 1:38 pmVideo three has my vote
Let the fire burn and keep my spirits up.
Dewald
5th Mar 2018 - 1:40 pmVideo 2 just because i love animals and sony😀👍
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Nkanyiso Mntungwa
5th Mar 2018 - 1:40 pm#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition Sony Mobile ZA
I’m loving the 2nd Picture, cuties cuddling
Julie-Ann Kreusch
5th Mar 2018 - 1:40 pm#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #SonyMobileZA
Video 3 its magical
Wendy Naidoo
5th Mar 2018 - 1:41 pmVideo 3 is my favorite
#XperiaSlowMo
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#Competition
Ncuthwa Luke
5th Mar 2018 - 1:41 pmVideo 3😍😍😍😍
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Frederick Shogole
5th Mar 2018 - 1:44 pmVideo3
Ntsoane Kganki Charles
5th Mar 2018 - 1:44 pmVideo 3 is the best for me
#XperiaSlowMo
#XperiaZA
#Competition
Michelle Laubscher
5th Mar 2018 - 1:51 pmI Love Video 2 #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Rushaan Stoffburg
5th Mar 2018 - 1:52 pmI just love video 2 of the 2 doggies, anything with animals make my heart happy <3 <3 #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Zandile Dlamini
5th Mar 2018 - 1:54 pmVideo 3
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Sasha-Lee Clarke
5th Mar 2018 - 1:57 pmI LOVE Video 2! Dogs in slow mo, what more could a girl want 🙂 <3 #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Losh Don Kisten
5th Mar 2018 - 1:58 pmVideo 3 for the win 😍🔥 – innovated #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Emelia Jugdav
5th Mar 2018 - 2:09 pmVideo 2
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Adrian Phipps
5th Mar 2018 - 2:22 pmVideo 1! Reminds me of that time I almost drove over myself with a blowkart! Not my finest moment, I blame the notorious Cape winds
Ashraf solomons
5th Mar 2018 - 2:22 pmVideo 2 definately slow mo dogs running…..puppies for the win
#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #Competition #SonyMobileZA
Rush Harduth
5th Mar 2018 - 2:25 pmVideo 3, I am awestruck at the clarity and brilliance of picture.
Leean
5th Mar 2018 - 2:29 pmOh my cutness , no.2 gets my vote.
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Tania Brewis
5th Mar 2018 - 2:32 pmI love Video 3 #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #Competition
Alanda Osborne
5th Mar 2018 - 2:44 pmVideo 2 is fantastic.
Krishna Suren Samlall
5th Mar 2018 - 2:47 pmVideo 2 is WOW Amazing #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo
Salochana Naidoo
5th Mar 2018 - 2:57 pmVideo 3 gets my vote! #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo .. It’s really captivating, and takes my mind to the next level!
Sagaren Chetty
5th Mar 2018 - 3:02 pmVideo 3.
#Win Shamitha Chetty #SuperSlowMo
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Carmen Josias
5th Mar 2018 - 3:47 pmVideo 1 is my favourite
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Thabang Sowaga
5th Mar 2018 - 4:01 pmVideo 2 is so mind blowing, I’m so speechless this is master peace … #XperiaZA Gosh The #XperiaSlowMo is out of this world
miriam
5th Mar 2018 - 4:08 pmTotally love video 3
Ryan Quevauvilliers
5th Mar 2018 - 4:24 pmNumber 2 is amaing, love it to bits
Selona Govender
5th Mar 2018 - 5:45 pmI absolutely love ❤️❤️❤️ video 2 of the three furry babies playing with the ball. They’re just too cute. The slow mo feature is excellent🐾🐾🐾🐾#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Ragmat baron
5th Mar 2018 - 7:24 pmVideo 3 was amazing for me #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
JURIE VENTER
5th Mar 2018 - 8:14 pmVIDEO 3 ALL THE WAY !!! KEEPS YOU GOING ALL THE WAY !!
Mahlatse Maroga
5th Mar 2018 - 9:24 pmVideo 2 takes my breath away
Lebogang Lebo
5th Mar 2018 - 9:40 pmVideo 3 is superb ❤️
#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Faith Cameron
5th Mar 2018 - 9:42 pmVideo no. 2
Faith Cameron
5th Mar 2018 - 9:45 pmVideo no. 2 is my favourite.
#XperiaZa
#XperiaSloMo
Faith Cameron
5th Mar 2018 - 9:48 pmVideo no.2 is my favorite
Matt C
5th Mar 2018 - 11:03 pmVideo 2 – The hustle and bustle of those 3 little jack russells has got to be my favourite.
#XperiaSlowMo
#XperiaZA
#Competition
Hanley Masindi
6th Mar 2018 - 12:36 amVIDEO Too lit (look at what i did there)
Delia Reddy
6th Mar 2018 - 6:35 amVideo 3 🔥 There is something so mesmerizing about the flames & those pretty sparkles!
#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #competition
Penny Namane
6th Mar 2018 - 8:56 amVideo 3 🔥 #XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo
William Chuma
6th Mar 2018 - 9:16 amVideo 2
Realeboga Shogole
6th Mar 2018 - 9:18 amVIDEO 3
Mogau Shogole
6th Mar 2018 - 9:19 amVideo 3
Rosina fikile
6th Mar 2018 - 9:20 amVideo 3
Nicolene
6th Mar 2018 - 11:45 amI Really love video nr 2 because those doggies are so cute!!!
Dumisani baloyi
6th Mar 2018 - 12:34 pmVideo 3
Dylan
7th Mar 2018 - 12:36 amVideo 2 is the best one. Lol shows how much the 2 dogs really want that ball.
Zelda Alita Mpangane
7th Mar 2018 - 9:13 amVideo 3 #XperiaSlowMo
Jared
7th Mar 2018 - 6:33 pmVideo 3 is the best
Zhameer Hashim
8th Mar 2018 - 5:52 amVideo 3. The sparks and the fire looked so damn cool.
Jon-Russell Davids
8th Mar 2018 - 10:13 amVideo 2. It’s the only one that could capture the blinding speed of Jack Russells.
Reshika Rathiram
8th Mar 2018 - 2:45 pmAll videos are amazing but my favourite is video 2. A big WOW!!
Total Cuteness!!
Fantastic Slow Mo Feature.
#XperiaZA
#XperiaSlowMo
#competition
Rofhiwa Nemagovhani
8th Mar 2018 - 2:46 pmVideo 3 does it for me #xperiaza
Lisa-Ann Stieger
8th Mar 2018 - 9:51 pmI love Video 2, biased because I have a Jack Russell too lol.
Kim Muller
11th Mar 2018 - 6:08 amVideo 2 for me. Love the dogs!
Ryan Quevauvilliers
23rd Mar 2018 - 11:42 amVideo 2
#XperiaZA #XperiaSlowMo #SonyMobileZA #Competition