#sony xperia z google edition

Samsung has spearheaded the pact with the SGS4, then followed by HTC with the One and now the latest candidate is Sony’s glass-backed flag bearer, the Xperia Z. According to Android Central, the Xperia Z running on stock Android will be sold on Google Play Store, but they didn’t include the pricing. Of course, running on stock Android version has its perks like faster firmware updates, but that would also mean that the Xperia Z will lose some of its distinct features like Mobile Bravia Engine and its proprietary camera apps which are not included on Google’s home-brewed OS. Without an official announcement from either Google or Sony, things are still up in the air right now. So, which Google Edition handset is it going to be folks? Sony has confirmed that it will launch the Xperia 1 VIII on May 13 at 11:00 AM JST. Expected Sony Xperia 1 VIII specs Expected redesigned body Square camera module Expected rear cameras: 16mm ultrawide 24mm wide-angle New telephoto sensor Expected two-day battery life Launch date: May 13, 2026 Google has announced a special new version of the Pixel 10a in Japan called the Isai Blue edition. Read more in our articles including "Rumor: Sony Xperia Z Google Edition in the works" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".