Sony has only just announced the Xperia Z1 Compact at CES 2014, but rather than a replacement to the Z1, it is a compact version of the device, with another new handset rumoured to be joining the company's line up as a successor.
The new device is expected to be the company's next flagship model, and has had a number of names associated with it including Sirius and the Sony Xperia Z2.
The Xperia Z2 name is really just an assumption, whereas the Sirius tag has been spotted on a number of occasions. Although, looking at the rumoured specs of the Sirius, we would predict it will be the next flagship, which we believe Sony will call the Xperia Z2 at launch.
We've rounded up the rumours and speculation to draw up a picture of what we might expect from Sony's next flagship Android handset. We will be updating this feature as more details surface, so keep checking back.
Sony Xperia Z2 release date
In the past Sony has released two flagship devices a year and we suspect 2014 will be no different. The Xperia Z1 was announced at IFA in September 2013 and rumours suggest its successor will be announced at Mobile World Congress in February 2014.
An MWC release hasn't been confirmed by Sony, but the company has used the event as a platform for big launches previously, as well as CES in January. As CES has come and gone - without a new flagship launch - we'd expect that MWC is in Sony's sights.
Sony Xperia Z2 display
The Sony Xperia Z2 is said to be coming with a 5.2-inch display, featuring a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, which would make it one of the sharpest displays on the smartphone market.
If the rumour is accurate, it would mean the next Sony flagship would be sporting a 2K display, offering a pixel density of 564ppi. You can expect plenty of talk of Triluminos and X-Reality Bravia technology come launch day.
Sony Xperia Z2 design
Given the praise Sony has received for the design of its Xperia range, we suspect the next flagship will follow a similar path to keep it in line with the Xperia Z family. It has been suggested the new device will be slimmer than its predecessor and come with the water-resistance feature, which we think is likely.
Hopefully Sony will also introduce a thinner bezel, similar to the approach taken by LG with the LG G2, as the Xperia Z1 was criticised for its large bezel.
Sony Xperia Z2 processor, battery and connectivity
The Sony Xperia Z2 has been rumoured to be coming with a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, which would be the same as the current Xperia Z1.
While the processor may not see a step up, AndroidSaS also reported the Sony Xperia Z1 will feature a 3700mAh battery, which would be an improvement on the previous device, although a battery this capacious will take up quite a bit of space.
As expected 4G LTE connectivity is also rumoured, but that is pretty much a given as it is a high-end device and its predecessor comes with it.
Sony Xperia Z2 camera
The camera on the Xperia Z1 was one of its most marketed features and the next flagship is rumoured to be coming with the same 20.7-megapixel offering.
If this is the case, we suspect the camera will see some improvements and perhaps some additional features added to it.
At the moment that's all the speculation and rumours surrounding the next flagship from Sony, but we would guess it isn't the last we will hear regarding the device so we will add to this feature as more information becomes available.
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