Sony has announced the launch of its new flagship, the Xperia Z2. The unit will feature 4K video capture and a 20.7 megapixel camera.

IF WATCHING movies, taking photos, recording videos and listening to music is what you use your phone for, then Sony’s new flagship Xperia Z2 could be the device for you.

Announced today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Xperia Z2 is a technology monster packing in 4K video capture capability and Sony’s brilliant Full HD display this time in 5.2-inch size.

It’s also the first phone in the world to have digital noise cancelling technology, letting you listen to music clearly without interruptions in noisy places.

“We have redefined the smartphone once again with our camera. Xperia Z2 offers an innovative experience that captures memories in stunning detail through 4K video shooting,” said John Featherstone, Managing Director, Sony Mobile Communications Oceania.

The Xperia Z2 has what Sony is claiming the world’s best camera and camcorder in a waterproof smartphone, being only the second phone to have 4K video recording capability and using an improved version of Sony’s brilliant 20.7-megapixel camera from last year.

A slew of new camera software features are also included like the new Timeshift mode which lets you record videos in 120 frames per second, allowing slow motion video similar to what the iPhone 5S does.

The screen borrows technology from Sony’s latest televisions, creating a 5.2-inch Full HD display with great colour reproduction and a viewing experience that Sony claims is “as close to reality as possible”.

Sony’s use of waterproof designs continue with the Xperia Z2, letting you record and take pictures underwater and never having to worry about getting your phone wet again.

Its other features include super quick 4G connectivity, a lag-free quad-core processor and a huge 3200mAh (twice the size of an iPhone 5s) battery which should keep you going all day without making you worry about your phone dying.

Sony also announced a new SmartBand fitness tracker and Xperia Z2 tablet which also includes Sony’s new noise cancelling technology and TV technology in its display.

While no exact release date or pricing has been announced, the Sony Xperia Z2 will be available on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone plus Sony’s own retail stores.

Specs:

— 5.2-inch Full High Definition display

— 2.3GHz quad-core processor

— 20.7-megapixel camera

— 4K video recording

— 3200 mAh battery

News_Image_File: The phone features a 20.7MP camera