- Four new smartphones, two of which are phablets, plus a 7-inch tablet - No.2014-019
KDDI CORPORATION
Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company
January 22,2014
On January 25, 2014, KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will begin releasing 5 new products in the Spring 2014 lineup, including 4 au smartphone models and a tablet.
Following the Winter 2013 lineup, which included 6 smartphone models such as the original isai and popular classics like the Xperia (TM) Z1 and AQUOS PHONE SERIE, the Spring 2014 lineup features unique smartphone models that offer a new style of smartphone use, including Japans first large-screen model with a curved display, and the worlds largest [1] and thinnest [2] smartphone model.
The devices support the 800 MHz LTE platinum band and provide high-speed data communications at a maximum downlink speed of 150 Mbps [3] [4], which enables cutting-edge smartphones to be used comfortably.
Four smartphone models
G Flex is a phablet that features Japans first curved display, providing a cinematic viewing experience for movies and Full Seg broadcasts.
Xperia (TM) Z Ultra is a phablet with a large 6.4-inch display and a 6.5-mm thick body, making it the worlds thinnest full HD smartphone.
AQUOS PHONE SERIE mini is a compact, high-spec smartphone featuring a full HD IGZO display with thin-border EDGEST design, a battery with a capacity of over 2,000 mAh, a quad-core CPU, and a slender form that fits comfortably in one hand.
With an updated design and colors, the URBANO L02 is the successor to the URBANO L01, which has been well received by a wide range of customers, from first-time smartphone users to the elderly.
One tablet model
AQUOS PAD is a compact tablet with 7-inch IGZO display and thin-border EDGEST design. It is also equipped with a high-performance 13.1-megapixel camera with a bright F1.9 lens and a quick 0.4-second startup time.
The smartphones and tablet announced today will go on display from January 23, 2014 at the KDDI Designing Studio (Harajuku, Tokyo), au NAGOYA (Sakae, Nagoya), and au OSAKA (Umeda, Osaka).
Please refer to the attachment for further details.
[1]
The 6.4-inch display is the worlds largest among smartphones that support full HD (as of December 11, 2013, according to research by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.).
[2]
Among smartphones that support full HD (as of December 11, 2013, according to research by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.).
[3]
URBANO L02 is not supported.
[4]
Only in some 2.1 GHz areas. For details on area availability, refer to the au website.
Areas that support 150 Mbps
- Product Lineup List (1) au smartphones Model (Manufacturer)
Features
Release date
G Flex
(LG Electronics Inc.)
The 6-inch curved display offers an immersive cinematic viewing experience for movies and Full Seg broadcasts. The curved body is designed to provide durability and comfort. The scratch recovery coating on the rear cover can self-heal from minor scratches that occur with normal use.
January 25, 2014
Xperia (TM) Z Ultra
(Sony Mobile Communications Inc.)
This model features a large 6.4-inch display and a 6.5-mm thick body. Users can enjoy photos, videos, and music with a level of quality that only Xperia (TM) can provide. The large screen opens up a variety of new possibilities for use.
January 25, 2014
AQUOS PHONE SERIE mini
(Sharp Corporation)
The thin-border EDGEST design expands the screen to the edges of the device, drawing absolute attention to the display. The full HD IGZO display boasts an ultra-high pixel density of 487 ppi, for unparalleled beauty that is endlessly captivating. The camera captures bright photos of your fun at night.
Late February 2014
URBANO
(Kyocera Corporation)
The attention to detail and distinctive shine of real metal create a sophisticated beauty. With 3 pre-installed Home apps to choose from and excellent call performance, this model is designed for first-time smartphone users. The convenient rapid charger lets you give the battery a quick boost before leaving home.
Early February 2014
(2) Tablet
Model (Manufacturer)
Features
Release date
AQUOS PAD
(Sharp Corporation)
The sensational, thin-border EDGEST design and 13.1-megapixel camera let you capture and display the world on a large screen. With a 7-inch IGZO display that supports Full Seg, this tablet can also be used as your own personal TV. You can also broaden your style of use by utilizing the Passtock app to sync data between the tablet and your smartphone.
Late February 2014
*
The release dates may vary depending on the region or device color.
For more details, see the Attachment.
Attachment KDDI announces au Spring 2014 lineup featuring 5 unique models, such as Japans first smartphone with curved display and worlds largest and thinnest smartphone!
The information contained in the news releases is current at the time of publication. Products, service fees,service content and specifications, contact information, and other details are subject to change without notice.
Most recent headlines
11/12/2025
Dalet, a leading provider of cloud-native, end-to-end media workflow solutions, ...
28/11/2025
Nadia Fall attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Brides at the Egyptian Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Donyale West/...
28/11/2025
It's easy to ignore those little red update available badges. But when it ...
28/11/2025
WASHINGTON Federal Communications Commission has released a tentative agenda for the December Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 ...
28/11/2025
The Professional Fighters League is looking to super-serve fans of mixed martial...
28/11/2025
Fubo has released in beta on select Roku devices a new feature that lets users display up to four simultaneous streams at once....
28/11/2025
The WNBA playoffs and Week 4 of the NFL regular season highlight the list of live sports events airing on television this weekend....
28/11/2025
The 32nd class of honorees to the B+C Hall of Fame took to the stage at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom on September 26 for a gala induction event. Click below...
28/11/2025
We hold in our hands the very last Next Text for Next TV, the weekly back-and-fo...
28/11/2025
DirecTV said it made a deal with EchoStar to buy EchoStar's video businesses, including satellite-TV provider Dish TV and virtual MVPD Sling TV, for $1 plus...
28/11/2025
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and shining lights of broadcast, cable and streami...
28/11/2025
Friday 28 November 2025
Sky Sports x Slawn drop limited-edition football jersey...
28/11/2025
Rohde & Schwarz shows resilience in a challenging environment, revenue exceeds t...
28/11/2025
Unwrapped: The Toy Show Appeal - airing this Sunday on RT One and RT Player- s...
27/11/2025
LONDON Vizrt has added several AI-driven advanced features offering improved speed, intelligence and accuracy in the newest version of its media asset managemen...
27/11/2025
Prime Video has launched AI-powered video season recaps in a beta version for select English-language Prime Original series in the U.S., a move Amazon is callin...
27/11/2025
Back to All News
Netflix's Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Marks a Grand...
27/11/2025
27 Nov 2025
GSMA brings M360 Eurasia 2026 to Samarkand in partnership with VEON...
27/11/2025
Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle star in the gripping six-part Sky Original from Acad...
27/11/2025
Thursday 27 November 2025
Sky Arts Reveals the Nation's Greatest Basslines - and Queen Reign Supreme
The UK's most iconic basslines have been revealed...
27/11/2025
Back to All News
Stranger Things 5': Prepare for One Last Adventure With O...
27/11/2025
The media industry has a paradox at its core. It's an industry built on light, color and imagination, yet behind the scenes, it's powered by one of the ...
27/11/2025
Rating reflects rating progress across areas including policies, diversity & inclusion, health & safety and Net Zero leadership
Winchester, UK, 27 November 202...
27/11/2025
What are the industry standards for Retail Media? Kathryn explains that certification is based on the IAB Europe Retail Media Measurement Standards and the IAB ...
27/11/2025
World champion boxer and Irish sporting icon Katie Taylor will be in studio this...
27/11/2025
Roblox, one of the world's most popular online gaming platforms for primary ...
27/11/2025
Black Friday is leveling up. Get ready to score one of the biggest deals of the season - 50% off the first three months of a new GeForce NOW Ultimate membership...
26/11/2025
SVG Sit-Down: Prime Video EP Mike Muriano Previews Massive Black Friday Slate Fe...
26/11/2025
A cinematic snow sculpture at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Randall Michelson...
26/11/2025
Book podcasts are booming. On Spotify, you'll find everything from celebrity book clubs to deep dives with bestselling authors. And in markets where audiobo...
26/11/2025
Mumbai, November 24, 2025: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, JioStar, in collab...
26/11/2025
LONDON Factual content producer ITN Productions has launched a new low-latency IP gallery for news bulletins....
26/11/2025
MIAMI TelevisaUnivision said it struck a new multiyear distribution agreement with YouTube TV that includes distribution of TelevisaUnivision's U.S. network...
26/11/2025
OpenDrives, Inc., a leader in software-defined data storage and data services, today announced the launch of the Atlas Corporate Creative Solution. This new Atl...
26/11/2025
Disguise, the industry-leading company powering the world's biggest live performances, is partnering with pioneering LED wall manufacturer DVS to give atten...
26/11/2025
HighField AI, the pioneer in agentic and multimodal automation for broadcast and media production, today announced the expansion of its global channel partner n...
26/11/2025
As high-stakes Premier League fixtures approach and additional premium content launches, with MONO positioning themselves to dominate Thailand's sports stre...
26/11/2025
Hosting a wide variety of events from high-intensity NHL games to complex live music concerts and major entertainment productions, Montreal's 21,000 capacit...
26/11/2025
Vizrt, the leader in live production technology revolutionizing viewer engagement and experience, releases AI-driven advances focusing on speed, intelligence, a...
26/11/2025
ITN Productions, an award-winning factual content producer, today launched a new low-latency IP gallery for news bulletins. Responsible for delivering a leading...
26/11/2025
Ikegami reports ongoing advances throughout 2025 in developing and delivering coordinated television production solutions that maximize quality, versatility and...
26/11/2025
Following the Nov. 21 blackout of NBCUniversal channels on Fubo, the two sides have traded barbs about their inability to reach a new carriage deal....
26/11/2025
LONDON As TV sports rights become increasingly important for both broadcasters and streamers, Ampere Analysis predicts global investment in the genre will surpa...
26/11/2025
LOS ANGELES Vubiquity said it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Media & Entertainment Competency as part of the AWS Partner Network (APN). This designa...
26/11/2025
WASHINGTON The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau said it has entered into a consent decree with Comcast calling for the cable company t...
26/11/2025
Berklee Named to the Hollywood Reporters Top Music Schools List The publication highlights the college's screen scoring program, industry partnerships, and ...
26/11/2025
Back to All News
Animated Series Love Through a Prism' Casts New Light on ...
26/11/2025
Back to All News
NALIP Unveils Fifth Cohort of Director Incubator
Social Impact
26 November 2025
United States
Link copied to clipboard
The National Assoc...
26/11/2025
YouView Achieves Greenly Gold Certification for SustainabilityNov 26, 2025
YouView is proud to announce a Gold Certification award from Greenly for our perform...
- Four new smartphones, two of which are phablets, plus a 7-inch tablet - No.2014-019
