[Updated] Sony announces Xperia Z1 f a.k.a Xperia Z1 mini for Japanese market

Update: According to eprice, the Sony Xperia Z1 f confirmed will be having international version, but the colour options might be only 3 instead of 4 as the NTT DoCoMo version. The international Xperia Z1 f may name as Xperia Z1 mini or just keep the same name (Xperia Z1 f).

The Sony Xperia Z1 f a.k.a Xperia Z1 mini goes official in Japanese market, NTT DoCoMo has just officially announced the device alongside with the Xperia Z1 (SO-01F), which is Japanese version Xperia Z1.

The Sony Xperia Z1 f is smaller size of the Xperia Z1, it shares almost same specs as the Xperia Z1 such as 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 20.7 MP camera with Sony G Lens and BIONZ image processor, 2 MP front camera, 16 GB expandable memory and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.


The Xperia Z1 f has a smaller 4.3" HD Triluminos display with X-Reality mobile engine. Although the phone is smaller and only packs 2,300 mAh battery, but it is waterproof and uses glass and aluminium body. NFC and LTE connectivity are also present in Xperia Z1 f.

Here is the promo video:



The Xperia Z1 f is currently exclusive for NTT  DoCoMo only, which means that the device is only available in Japan. It is available in 4 colours - black, white, pink and lime. Unfortunately, there is no word on international variant but as the device will go on sale on December in Japan, we might see the international variant debut around that time.

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