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Sony's 'Honami' smartphone exposed in new video?

Sony posts a video showing off the smooth lines of a smartphone but keeps mum on its name or any details, only saying the handset is "new" and "extraordinary."

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Will the rumored 'Honami' smartphone work in water?
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Sony has posted a video to YouTube that hints at a new smartphone launch that might just be the long-rumored Honami.

The company on Tuesday posted a video to YouTube showing special shots of a smartphone. Sony didn't say which handset it is or what the device might offer, but offered some views of its smooth lines, a camera, and its ability to be tossed in water. A description of the smartphone on YouTube says that the handset is both "new" and "extraordinary."

Rumors have been swirling for months that Sony is at work on a new, flagship smartphone codenamed Honami. The device, according to reports, is expected to include 4K video recording, a 21-megapixel camera, and the latest Snapdragon 800 processor. The handset's display will come in at 5 inches and 1080p resolution, according to reports.

Sony has remained tight-lipped about its smartphone plans, but it's clear from its video it has something big planned. Check it out:

(Via Engadget)