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Read here:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/12/06/kitkat-versus-jelly-bean
Overall,Kitkat needs less resources to run and it is better optimized to run apps and services.
Ok,but do you know for sure 4.4 will be on your device?
Then just keep an eye on the sony blog:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/