Sony’s Xperia Z5+ to run 4K X-Reality software, lends weight to 4K display rumour

Moving away from Samsung articles, here we have a report that Sony could bring a new version of its display software called X-Reality to its upcoming Xperia smartphones. While that news isn’t exactly enthralling, another small factoid has reared its head that is much more exciting; in that a version of the display software is called 4K X-Reality. This lends further credence to the rumour that the upcoming Xperia Z5+ (S70+) may actually carry a 4K display.

According an article published last week, the Xperia Z5+ is apparently using the Snapdragon 810 processor and features a 5.5-inch display with a whopping 801ppi. In that same article, Brad, quite rightly, is sceptical about the Z5+ actually having a 4K display largely down to the huge impact such a high-resolution display would have on battery life, as well as the associated risks that come with using a Snapdragon 810 chip.

On the flip side of that opinion, Sony uses its 4K X-Reality PRO display software in its 4K televisions to help upscale HD content. It isn’t a huge leap of faith to connect the use of the 4K X-Reality display software with the Z5+ to mean that it will sport a 4K display. Also, given that the Z5+ will be slightly larger than the Z5, surely that means there is space for a larger battery, to help minimize the impact on battery life from using such a high-resolution display.

The other rumoured Xperia handsets, the Xperia Z5 (S70) and Z5 Compact (S60). will run the X-Reality display firmware as well, albeit not the 4K version. What do you think? Will Sony go all-in with the Xperia Z5+ trying to differentiate it from the likes of Samsung or is the inclusion of a 4K display just overkill? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Digi-Wo
Via: XperiaBlog

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