Sony further clarifies why Xperia Z5 Premium mostly runs at 1080p despite 4K display

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the first handset in the world to include a 4K display, and as we told in our hands-on coverage, it’s a real joy to behold. But despite boasting an unholy number of pixels that comfortably trumps any other smartphone for density, there are quite a few caveats. As Sony mentioned shortly after the announcement of the Z5 Premium, the device only renders media in 4K, with the vast majority of the smartphone’s experience set at a less extravagant 1080p. Noted at the time as a battery-saving measure, the Japanese firm has further clarified its stance on why the Xperia Z5 …

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