The other specs aren't bad either, even if you're not fussed about narcissistic self portraits. The display has a full HD resolution, it's running Android Lollipop, has a 64-bit octa-core processor and comes with 4G LTE connectivity. Sony has said the C4 will be available in a "range of markets" from the beginning of June in dual- and single-SIM varieties, but at the time of writing, specific release dates or indeed prices aren't yet known. Sony has confirmed to us that the C4 will not be coming to the UK. We'll update this article when more information is available.

Sony is firmly positioning the C4 as the ultimate selfie phone and on paper, it does have plenty to offer self-portrait fans, The 5-megapixel resolution isn't particularly impressive, but the addition of an LED flash on the front is something we haven't seen on many phones so far, If you're regularly trying to take snaps of yourself and your friends in dingy bars or at concerts, having a flash will really help you stand out, Speaking of your friends, the camera has a wide-angle 25mm lens, which captures a wider scene, meaning your mates won't have to squash in quite so much to fit into the picture, I'm keen to see how it compares to the HTC Desire rugged case for samsung galaxy s9 - black Eye, which not only has a front-facing flash, but also has a higher resolution 13-megapixel camera..

Sony also reckons it's fitted the front camera with HDR modes and an improved auto mode that will help select the optimal settings for low-light selfies. There are some other software tweaks on board too, including a mode that lets you swap your face with someone else (a feature also seen on the Desire Eye), as well as "Vampire" and "Mystery" modes -- although what these actually do is anyone's guess. A 13-megapixel camera is on the back of the phone. The phone runs on Android Lollipop -- the most recent version of Google's mobile operating system -- and it's powered by a 64-bit octa-core processor. That should be plenty of power to make snapping pics and uploading them to Instagram a breeze, but I'll reserve judgement on the performance for the full review.

The C4's design doesn't look like the most beautiful Sony has ever created, but it's functional, It has a plain rugged case for samsung galaxy s9 - black back, with the usual Sony branding in the middle, with rounded edges and three colour choices -- white, black and mint green, At 150mm long and 77mm wide, it's quite large, but it needs plenty of room to fit in that big screen, The screen itself has a full HD (1,920x1,080-pixel) resolution, which Sony says uses the same Bravia technology from its TVs to provide a bright and vivid display, That's something else I'll have to wait to see for myself before giving a verdict..

Sony will have to price the Xperia C4 very competitively against HTC's selfie snapper -- which sells for around $470, £430 or AU$640 -- if it hopes to become the go-to phone for self portraits. The first great smartphone of 2015. Beautiful and bold..with complications. The new no-compromise MacBook. A stellar on-ear headphone. Crave-worthy curves for a premium price. With a front-facing flash and range of scene modes, Sony's Xperia C4 aims to be the go-to phone for explosive self portraits. Sony is hoping to appeal to the vainest parts of your personality with the Xperia C4. This new 5.5-inch Android phone has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that's been equipped with an LED flash and a range of scene modes to help you snap the perfect selfie.