New details have emerged about a possible new feature of the Sony i1 Honami, as well as the potential color options users may have for the device whenever its released.
A new photo from the Chinese website Digi-Wo, translated by GSM Arena, has revealed the device may support 4K video recordings. For the uninitiated, 4K is the next step in high definition, often called "ultra-high definition." While the standard for HD is currently 1080p with a definition of 1920×1080 pixels, 4K video has a definition of 4096 x 2160 pixels.
At the moment 4K is not very widespread, partly because TVs that can actually support 4K cost about as much as a good used car, and many devices and media have little 4K content available. However, 4K may become the standard of the future, as the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One will support 4K, and the technology will slowly become cheaper to produce and more affordable for customers.
If this leak is indeed accurate, then the Honami could start the slide over to 4K video recording. While it takes a lot of technological power to capture 4K video, the Honami is a capable device. The smartphone is rumored to have a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU with 2GB RAM, so it should have a chipset that can handle the burden, and the camera will be a 20.7 megapixel 1/2.3" Exmor R sensor and G lens monster, so it should handle shooting 4K video. The only big question will be storage, as 4K files are quite massive, so extra storage would most likely be necessary.
In addition, another leaked photo from Digi-Wo, translated by the Xperia Blog, shows the Honami in a brand new color. The photos show the device with a white case, and also have the device next to an iPhone 5 to show the size difference between the two. The i1 Honami is bigger than the iPhone 5, and also a little bit thicker than the Xperia Z, mostly due to the heftier battery of the device.
It will be interesting to see if Sony highlights either the 4K video recording capabilities or the option for a white model of the Honami when they officially reveal the device on Sept. 4. Until then, interested readers will just have to wait and look out for more leaks about the device.
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