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Sony’s massive 6.44-inch phablet reportedly launching September 12th

Published Jul 31st, 2013 6:30PM EDT
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Release Date

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Sony is about to give the world something it desperately needs: Another massive Android phablet. AndroidCentral has spotted a preorder form on the website of retailer Unlocked Mobiles that suggests Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z Ultra smartphone will launch on September 12th. The Xperia Z Ultra is just the latest attempt by smartphone OEMs to up the ante against Samsung to create the world’s largest phablet. The new device will have a massive 6.44-inch display and is also rumored to feature a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a microSD slot and an 8-megapixel rear camera.

Brad Reed
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Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.