China-based white-box handset makers are ready to roll out Xperia T3-like models in September-October as they believe that the forthcoming new 4G-enabled Xperia T3 from Sony Mobile Communications will be a hot-selling model in the second half of 2014, according to industry sources.
Sony is planning to release its 5.3-inch Sony Xperia T3 in July, featuring an IPS panel with the Triluminos Display for Mobile and Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology and a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone weighs only 148g.
Sony is aiming to ship 50 million smartphones worldwide in 2014, up 30% from 39.1 million in 2013.
Article translated by Joseph Tsai
