Is Sony Releasing Yet Another Xperia Smartphone At The Start Of 2016?

Both phones feature Samsung’s home-grown Exynos octa-core processor and 3 gigs of RAM, and with options available for 32, 64 and 128 gigs of storage.

As far as the price of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is concerned, Amazon has listed the device for $707.98, while Expansys USA is retailing the the same handset for $779.99. This information comes as good news for users of Sony’s latest flagship, as reliable sources have already revealed the features of the Sony Xperia Z5 running on Android M. Official statements have not been issued by Sony yet, but there are already some speculations made by some of the most reliable sources on the internet. Hence, it goes without saying that the Xperia Z6 is not the mystery high-end device waiting to be introduced.

The latest rumour suggests that Sony Mobile could be one of the first companies to take advantage of the new software, targeting a working version of Android 6.0 for January 2016. Users will be able receive phone calls, text messages and MMS notifications. “Turn permissions off at any time, too”, according to Android. Since these devices were registered for beta testing, they were eligible to download the concept build of the OS.

Furthermore, the new Marshmallow update offers excellent support for high native resolution.

This means that the actual release date of the Android Marshmallow update for the Sony Xperia Z5 devices will depend totally on their network carriers. International Business Times reported that the update has rolled out in some handsets such as the LG G4, Moto X (Gen 2) and Moto X Style. HTC One M9 users on carrier editions in the United States may have their OS update early in 2016, while HTC One M8 and M9 users may get it earlier before the year ends.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow will bring several new features to an Android-powered device such as Doze and App Standby mode, which preserves battery life of devices. The 6.44-inch device is tipped to ship in March next year and may sport the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM, a 23MP camera, and a large battery.