Sony recently announced that they have yet another water- and dust-resistant smartphone in the market – calling it the Sony Xperia ZR, and this particular model has more or less the same specifications under the hood as their flagship Xperia Z, although it will come with a smaller 4.55” display at 720p resolution in addition to a 10.5mm profile. I guess with word that the UK, France and Germany not receiving the Sony Xperia ZR coming out from the mouth of Sony France itself, it could very well be a move that Sony has taken in select markets so as not to cannibalize on the sales of their flagship device itself.
Having said that, chances are the Sony Xperia ZR will then make its way to less developed markets, offering folks the choice of whether they want a high end smartphone, or one that is just a notch down the pecking order without having to compromise on its ability to function under water.
