Xperia M4 aqua, "super mid range" device announced.

[viridis]

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/press_release/new-mid-range-standard-xperia-m4-aqua/

Octa core 64bit
13mp shooter
Waterproof even to the point it has a waterproof usb connector! (no doubt will be on the later Z4)

If thats mid range.... Jeez

[viridis]

And....
"Lot of change over the last year - one thing has not changed – Mobile still important part of Sony group"
Kaz Hirai, sony CEO

[Bambino]

Specs look impressive. Could be a competitive phone.

[viridis]

I agree, spec wise it's, err, on par with and better in some areas than the iPhone 6
An android mid range, better specced than iPhone 6!

[Cleoriff]

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@viridis wrote:
And....
"Lot of change over the last year - one thing has not changed – Mobile still important part of Sony group"
Kaz Hirai, sony CEO

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I am glad this was said....lots of speculation about the future of mobiles with Sony recently

[jonsie]

The specs and combined price make this a an attractive proposition and a great option to have when considering your next phone.

[Cleoriff]

299 euros? Well at that price it certainly seems a winner...

[viridis]

It's actually one of the first sony mid ranges that I think is well specced, I'm very critical of xperia low-mid range phones (because typically they're crap) but this one actually looks like it's a fitting addition.
At 299 euro it's bloody cheap too.
This is a good market addition.

[Anonymous]

So that would indicate a price tag sub £230 which might tempt many. Not had a Sony for years, not since Sony Ericsson and the T68i. Might be worth a look as a backup

[AuraTodd]

I have one, yippee!

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