Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4768)56.4
Performance(#7941)54.3
Camera(#1838)45.9
Display(#4102)70.5
Battery(#6397)43.5
Build(#279)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XZ
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia XZ features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm and weighing 161 grams.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it delivers solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts 23 MP with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video, while the 13 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- The 2900 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1, it is upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines aesthetic appeal with functional design.
- Overall, the Xperia XZ is a well-rounded smartphone with a focus on camera and performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, October 03
Announced2016, September 01
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia XZ Dual F8332 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera23 MP
Main Camera Details23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight161 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes