Latest rumor says Sony Xperia Z4 to have metal chassis, fingerprint scanner

While we wait for April 20th to roll around to see whether Sony goes ahead and officially announces the Sony Xperia Z4 smartphone, a new rumor has surfaced with some new details about the device. According to sources, the Z4 will join the ranks of devices constructed of an all-metal body. If true, it is not clear what Sony will do for the back cover as the Z series of devices have had a glass back that Sony developed.

The other news that came out with this latest rumor is that Sony will be adding a fingerprint scanner to the device. For flagship devices hitting the market this year, a fingerprint scanner is not very unique, but Sony may be trying to make their solution a bit different. Reports indicate Sony plans to embed the sensor in the power button. Such a placement would be unique and in a thin smartphone like the Z4 will likely be a challenge to make happen. Putting the scanner in the power button may make it easier for users to access, although it would be interesting to see if it result in users inadvertently turning off their devices when they really intend to authorize something like a payment.

According to the source of this most recent leak, the Xperia Z4 will not be released until September. An updates Xperia Z3, known as the Xperia Z3 Neo will be the device released next week. This strategy is a bit at odds with previous statements from Sony that they follow a six month flagship release cycle instead of the annual cycle most other manufacturers follow.

source: @vizileaks
via: phoneArena

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