KDDI announces au Spring 2014 lineup featuring 5 unique models, such as Japan's first smartphone with curved display and world's largest and thinnest smartphone!

- 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 Japan's first large-screen model with a curved display, and the world's 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 Japan's 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 world's 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 world's 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

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  The release dates may vary depending on the region or device color.

<Images of au Spring 2014 product lineup>

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