London, Jan 9 : Sony has unveiled a new smartphone, which can be used in the shower or bath without the risk of damage.

The new Xperia Z can also record HDR (high dynamic range) video, a facility borrowed from its camera division.

According to the BBC, the Android-powered device was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Sony says the handset, which has a 5inc screen, is capable of being submerged in water of up to one metre (3.3 ft) in depth for 30 minutes.

According to the report, other features on the 7.9mm-thick (0.3in) device include 4G LTE connectivity, a Micro SD slot, a 13 megapixel camera and a 1080p x 1920p high-definition screen.

One analyst said it was evidence of Sony Mobile making progress, but added `it still had a mountain to climb'. (ANI)