No Sony Xperia Z6: X-series will replace Z models

The new X-series of Sony replaces the Z-models: A Xperia Z6 will not exist according to Sony accordingly. Even longer is a potential from the Z series in space, now creates the Japanese manufacturer facts.

This Monday unveiled Sony at MWC new Xperia X smartphones - a new Z model was, however, not shown. Now manages Sony Europe on its Facebook Page to demand more clarity User reports PhoneArena. "A Z6 will not give it," said the Japanese manufacturer to a comment. The company added: "The Xperia X series under a new concept and will replace the Z series." admittedly not altered at the high-quality technology and innovative features, Sony promises.

From the Xperia Z-series is already longer in the room

Unlike competitors such as Samsung or LG, Sony has currently no new flagship models on offer. While the Xperia recently shown X smartphones differ in terms of looks not so very different from the Z-devices. But in terms of performance, they do not reach flagship level despite higher middle Class-Specs. For a long time there is speculation about a possible end for the Xperia Z models. Even before the Xperia Z5 unveiling last September, the end of the Z-devices was in the room - now Sony has officially created exactly.

Nevertheless, it must be noted that the product definition does not indicative of the quality of smartphones. Since the X-Series but replaces the Z-series, the new products have just be measured by the high-end models. And they come up short, at least in view of the pure performance. Especially as the most powerful model of the range, the Xperia X Performance, is not even intended for publication in Germany.