Sony Xperia Z Comparison - European Version (C6603) vs Japanese Version (SO-02E)

(GSM Insider) - Sony Xperia Z Comparison - European Version (C6603) vs Japanese Version (SO-02E).

There were news from Japan said that the Sony Xperia Z for NTT DoCoMo with the model number of SO-02E has a sharper display resolution then the Sony Xperia Z for European market. So is the case now? How come different? You can observe from the images below.

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

Sony Xperia Z European Version (C6603) vs Sony Xperia Z Japanese Version (SO-02E)

From the observation on both Sony Xperia Z European version and the Japanese version, there are differences between the displays of both devices.

The display of Sony Xperia Z SO-02E is sharper than the Sony Xperia Z European version. As the navigation bar and notification bar of Sony Xperia Z European version are in gray color instead of the black color. But the Sony Xperia Z SO-02E for Japanese market has navigation and notification bar in black color. 

It remains unknown why Sony decided to use two differences colors instead of standardized all in black color. The gray color notification bar and navigation bar of Sony Xperia Z really low down the quality of the device as the display looks not as sharp as other devices in the market.

There are many users that dissatisfied with the gray color navigation bar and the notification bar of the Sony Xperia Z. They mentioned that gray color indeed brings down whole appearance of the Sony Xperia Z which is supposedly a high end premium device. They are demanding Sony to solve this matter by release new firmware update or ROM update soon. Do you get it, Sony? 

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Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E For Japanese Market Announces, It Isn't A 5-inch 1080p Device

(GSM Insider) - Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E For Japanese Market Announces, It Isn't A 5-inch 1080p Device.

When you heard of Huawei Ascend D2, you may recall the 5-inch 1080p phablet that made its appearance at the CES 2013. But this isn't the case in Japan.

NTT DoCoMo announces the Huawei Ascend D2 earlier with the model number of HW-03E. After browsing through the specs, this Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E is not same like the Huawei Ascend D2 global version. The are much differences between the Japanese version and global version.

Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E for Japanese market having a 4.7-inch 720p HD display which is smaller and lower resolution than the Huawei Ascend D2 global version that having 5-inch 1080p Full HD display. The processor and RAM in Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E are still same like the global version at 1.5GHz Hisilicom K3V2 quad-core and 2GB of RAM.

The front-facing of Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E is 1-megapixel while the rear-facing camera is 13-megapixels as the same for the Huawei Ascend D2 global version. Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E is also a water-proof and dust-proof device. Both Japanese version and global version of Huawei Ascend D2 are running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Emotion UI. 

Huawei Ascend D2 HW-03E is releasing in Japanese market on April 2013. Who is getting this 4.7-inch 720p Huawei Ascend D2?

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Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E Officially Announces, First 5-inch 1080p Device From Panasonic

(GSM Insider) - Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E Officially Announces, First 5-inch 1080p Device From Panasonic.

Few days ago, GSM Insider revealed that the Panasonic ELUGA X was leaked before officially unveiled by NTT DoCoMo. But never mind. The Panasonic ELUGA X is now official. 

Actually, this Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E is not something new if you following us since last year. This Panasonic P-02E was surfaced since last year Christmas period. At that time, it was identified as having 5-inch 1080p display. 

No matter what, the ELUGA X P-02E is now official for the NTT DoCoMo and it is also the first 5-inch 1080p Full HD device from Panasonic.

The specs of Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E include 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM, 13-megapixels of rear-facing camera, 1.2-megapixels of front-facing camera and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E having 2320mAh of battery.

Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E is releasing on January 30, 2013 at NTT DoCoMo in Japan. 

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Sharp ARROW X F-02E Officially Unveils, 5-inch 1080p Device With Tegra 3, 16MP and Jelly Bean

(GSM Insider) - Sharp ARROW X F-02E Officially Unveils, 5-inch 1080p Device With Tegra 3, 16MP and Jelly Bean.

Sharp latest phone in Japan is known as the ARROW X with the model number of F-02E. This is the device that exclusively for NTT DoCoMo as it is also known as the NTT DoCoMo ARROW X.

This is yet another powerful device from Sharp and also a 5-inch 1080p Full HD device. This Sharp ARROW X F-02E is powered by 1.7GHz Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. 

It has a 16.1-megapixels rear facing camera and 1.2-megapixels front facing camera. This is running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with 2420mAh battery. 

Sharp ARROW X F-02E will available at NTT DoCoMo on next month. So those who living in Japan that interested with this Sharp ARROW X F-02E please head to NTT DoCoMo website for more information. 

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NTT DoCoMo MEDIAS W N-05E Is A Dual Display Smartphone, Officially Announces

(GSM Insider) - NTT DoCoMo MEDIAS W N-05E Is A Dual Display Smartphone, Officially Announces.

Never see before a dual display smartphone? This is the MEDIAS W N-05E for NTT DoCoMo with dual display. It has two displays as each for the front and the back of the device. So you can using the smartphone from front and from back as well.

MEDIAS W N-05E is a mid-range smartphone. Two of the displays are having qHD resolution and the sizes are the same as well with 4.3-inch. It is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor and 1GB of RAM. 

MEDIAS W N-05E having 16GB of microSD expansion. Other than these specs mentioned, it has Bluetooth, WiFi, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 13-megapixels camera and 2100mAh battery.

MEDIAS W N-05E arriving at NTT DoCoMo around April this year. 

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Officially Unveils, Heading To NTT DoCoMo On Mid-March

(GSM Insider) - Sony Xperia Tablet Z Officially Unveils, Heading To NTT DoCoMo On Mid-March.

Its Sony time! Sony tablet time! Sony Xperia Tablet Z just unveiled by the Japanese carrier, NTT DoCoMo. This Jelly Bean tablet with model number of SO-03E is heading toward the Japanese market.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E is having a 10.1-inch WXUGA display. The WXUGA resolution is higher than the 1080p Full HD. It is powered by 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2GB of RAM. The internal memory is 32GB with supports microSD expansion.

Other features of Sony Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E include water-proof, dust-proof, LTE-enabled, Bluetooth, WiFi and NFC. To make it better, Sony Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E comes with 8.1-megapixels rear-facing camera and 2.4-megapixels front-facing camera. 

This Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean tablet arriving at NTT DoCoMo around mid-March. 

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Sony Xperia Z SO-02E Officially Announces, 5-inch 1080p Device With XI LTE Arriving At Japan On February 9

(GSM Insider) - Sony Xperia Z SO-02E Officially Announces, 5-inch 1080p Device With XI LTE Arriving At Japan On February 9.

Folks, if you are getting the Sony Xperia Z, then you should envy those living in Japan as they are getting their Sony Xperia Z sooner then you all.

Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo officially announces its Sony Xperia Z with the mode number of SO-02E. If you are getting a Sony Xperia Z with the number that mentioned above, then it is only compatible with the XI LTE network of NTT DoCoMo.

This Sony Xperia Z SO-02E is basically same with the Sony Xperia Z global edition in terms of the specs. So the Sony Xperia Z SO-02E having a 5-inch 1080p Full HD display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixels camera, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 16GB of internal memory and a 2330mAh battery. Sony Xperia Z SO-02E is also water-proof and dust-proof like the global version.

Sony Xperia Z SO-02E begins for reservation on tomorrow and will arrive on February 9th, 2013. It is available in white, black and purple three main colours. 

Sony Xperia Z SO-02E won the GSM Insider Best Smartphone of CES 2013 is the main reason for you to purchase. 

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LG Optimus G Pro Officially Announces, The First 5-inch 1080p Device From The Korean Manufacturer

(GSM Insider) - LG Optimus G Pro Officially Announces, The First 5-inch 1080p Device From The Korean Manufacturer.

Finally, the rumour on the LG Optimus G Pro is being unveiled by the NTT DoCoMo as the Japanese carrier officially announces the LG Optimus G Pro with the model number of L-04E.

LG Optimus G Pro L-04E is the first 5-inch 1080p Full HD device from the Korean manufacturer. LG is the latest manufacturer that joins the the 5-inch 1080p club.

Since this is heading to Japan, so it will not available in global market. Your dream will not come true if this LG Optimus G Pro L-04E is one of the devices that you considering.

Besides having the 5-inch 1080p Full HD display, LG Optimus G Pro L-04E packs with 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, 13-megapixels of rear-facing camera, 2.4-megapixels front-facing camera, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and 3000mAh battery.

Other features include Bluetooth, WiFi and NOTTV. The LG Optimus G Pro L-04E is a water-proof and dust-proof device. The dimension is 139.0×70.0×10.0mm and 160g of weight.

LG Optimus G Pro L-04E is releasing in Japanese market on April this year with Platinum White and Indigo Black two colours. 

Last but not least is the question on the whether this LG Optimus G Pro is the LG Optimus G2 variant in Japanese market? The answer is maybe. Take a look at the HTC Butterfly that was launched in Japan as the HTC J Butterfly before it was launched for the global market. 

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Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E Leaks Before Launch, The 5-inch 1080p Device That Wont Available For You

(GSM Insider) - Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E Leaks Before Launch, The 5-inch 1080p Device That Wont Available For You.

Everyday, there will be different device that pop-up with 5-inch 1080p display. It is interesting but also boring, right? But it is a bad thing to learn about new device everyday especially for a gadget geek. 

The device above is the Panasonic ELUGA X for the Japanese market. The model number of Panasonic ELUGA X is P-02E. It is known as the NTT DoCoMo ELUGA X as well. Because you can hardly see any Panasonic logo in front and the back of the device. 

You may ask "How come you know this NTT DoCoMo ELUGA X is from Panasonic?". The answer is easy. ELUGA Series devices are from Panasonic since last time. Since this Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E is for the NTT DoCoMo exclusively, so it is not surprise with the Panasonic logo there. Isn't it?

Anyway, Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E is another 5-inch 1080p Full HD device. It packs with 5-inch 1080p Full HD display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, 13.2-megapixels camera, NOTTV feature, 2320mAh battery and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E is a waterproof and dustproof device. 

Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E set for launch on 22 January 2013 by NTT DoCoMo in Japan. 

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NTT DoCoMo Has Its Own Sony Xperia Z, Hands On Image Leaks

(GSM Insider) - NTT DoCoMo Has Its Own Sony Xperia Z, Hands On Image Leaks

Sony Xperia Z was launched in CES 2013 on last week. But in this week, it was launched in China and in Taiwan separately but on the same day. It is not a surprise if its heading to more market soon.

Basically, the Sony Xperia Z is heading to the Japanese largest carrier, NTT-DoCoMo soon. The model number of Sony Xperia Z for NTT DoCoMo is SO-02E which is different from the L36h of global version. [Read more: Sony Xperia Z is GSM Insider's Best Smartphone of CES 2013]

From the leaked image above, the NTT DoCoMo logo is clearly showcased at the top front of the device. Thats why it is known as the NTT DoCoMo Xperia Z as well.

The specs of this Sony Xperia Z SO-02E are the same like the Sony Xperia Z global version. It packs with 5-inch 1080p Full HD display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixels of front facing camera, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and other features like NFC, Bluetooth and WiFi. 

The main different between the Sony Xperia Z SO-02E (Japanese version) and Sony Xperia Z L36h (global version) is the Sony Xperia Z SO-02E compatible with XI LTE of NTT DoCoMo. The Sony Xperia Z SO-02E still a waterproof and dustproof device.

Sony Xperia Z SO-02E set for launch on 22 January 2013 by NTT DoCoMo in Japan. 

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Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E Surfaced Before Launch, Gets Hands On Too

(GSM Insider) - Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E Surfaced Before Launch, Gets Hands On Too.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E is another device that set for launch by NTT DoCoMo. It is not a 5-inch 1080p device but a 720p HD device.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E is ordinary when compared with the Sony Xperia Z SO-02E and Panasonic ELUGA X P-02E. But it is still an impressive device when compared to others.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E having a 4.5-inch 720p HD display. The display is the IGZO display from Sharp. It is powered by 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core and 2GB of RAM. It packs with 13-megapixels camera and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. In addition, it has 16GB of internal memory as well 2000mAh battery. Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E is indeed a waterproof and dustproof device that supports wireless charging.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-04E set for launch on 22 January 2013 by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.

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LG Optimus G Pro Spotted At Leaked Image, Gives Us The First Look

(GSM Insider) - LG Optimus G Pro Spotted At Leaked Image, Gives Us The First Look.

Earlier, GSM Insider reveals that there will be new device from LG known as the LG Optimus G Pro. This LG Optimus G Pro indeed heading to Japanese market as the model number L-04E reveals everything. 

Not long after that, the first look of LG Optimus G Pro surfaced in the leaked image from Japan. 

The leaked image reveals that LG Optimus G Pro comes with 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 1080p Full HD display and 3,000mAh battery. The specs information obtained from the leaked image indeed similar with the specs leaked earlier. 

Off course, the LG Optimus G Pro is for the Japanese market. Thats why it is compatible with the LTE XI of NTT DoCoMo. This LG Optimus G Pro could be the Japanese version of LG Optimus G2. 

You think LG Optimus G2 and LG Optimus G Pro are enough? No. There is another device with the name of LG Optimus GK that coming soon, GSM Insider reported. 

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Possible Specs of LG Optimus G Pro L-04E Leaked, Heading To Japanese Market

(GSM Insider) - Possible Specs of LG Optimus G Pro L-04E Leaked, Heading To Japanese Market.

Its getting interesting for the device after the LG Optimus G. So many rumours pop-up in last few days. 

Yesterday, GSM Insider revealed that LG Optimus GK set for launch at the MWC 2013 instead of LG Optimus G2. LG Optimus GK is said to feature 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD display. 

Earlier today, another device pop up in Japan which is known as the LG Optimus G Pro with the model number of L-04E. Rumours stated that the LG Optimus G Pro poised for the NTT DoCoMo.

According to the information from Japan, the specs of LG Optimus G Pro L-04E are listed as below.

- 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro
- 5-inch 1080p Full HD display
- 13-megapixels rear-facing camera
- 2.4-megapixels front-facing camera
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB ROM
- Dimension 139 x 70 x 10mm
- 10.1mm thickness
- supports LTE
- weight 160g

So the interesting part is the information from Japan did mention the LG Optimus G Pro supports the LTE XI of NTT DoCoMo. So probably the LG Optimus G Pro is the LG Optimus G2 for Japanese market. As for the model number L-04E is for the Japanese version and not global version. 

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Possible Specs of Sony Xperia Tablet Z Leaked

(GSM Insider) - Possible Specs of Sony Xperia Tablet Z Leaked.

Sony Xperia Z is the current flagship of Sony. Will Sony followed like last time where there is a Sony Xperia Tablet S and Sony Xperia S? Maybe. 

Earlier, a Twitter account @Xperia_info leaked out the possible specs of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. As you can see the tweets are in Japanese language. This showed that maybe Sony preparing new Android Jelly Bean tablet.

According to the tweets above, Sony Xperia Tablet Z having 10.1-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution. The processor is 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core which is similar like the Sony Xperia Z. It has 2GB  RAM and 32GB of internal memory. 

The tweets further stated that Sony Xperia Tablet Z packs with 8.1-megapixels camera and 2.2-megapixels front-facing camera. It is water-proof and dust-proof. Sony Xperia Tablet Z will available in white and black and it supports WiFi and LTE network. 

The model number of Sony Xperia Tablet Z for NTT Docomo is SO-03E. So the Sony Xperia Tablet Z could be compatible with the LTE XI of NTT Docomo. 

The codename for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z global version is said to be  "Pollux" and the model number is C690X. 

At the moment, nothing confirmed by Sony yet. GSM Insider will update you soon once the news available. 

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Huawei Ascend D1 LTE white version hands on, LTE device with dual-core

(GSM Insider) - Huawei Ascend D1 LTE hands on, LTE device with dual-core.

It has been awhile since the Huawei Ascend D1 LTE was launched in China. But this device is heading to the Japanese carrier NTT Docomo as well. The model number is HW-01E. 

Huawei Ascend D1 LTE specs recap: 4.5-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core, 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, 8-megapixels rear camera, 1.3-megapixels front camera and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

This Huawei Ascend D1 LTE HW-01E is compatible with the LTE network of NTT Docomo. 

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