
Overall Score
58.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#3410)58.6
Performance(#3581)62.5
Camera(#1923)45.7
Display(#5579)70.5
Battery(#11754)43.5
Build(#1646)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia XZ Premium features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 5, and an aluminum/plastic frame, weighing 195g.
- Its 5.46-inch IPS LCD display boasts a stunning 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution, supporting HDR10 for vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, it delivers strong performance through its octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU, paired with 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera captures 19 MP images with predictive PDAF and can record 4K video at 30fps, while the 13 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3230mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, providing a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The device also features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines style with functionality.
- Overall, the Xperia XZ Premium stands out for its display quality and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017, June 18
Announced2017, February 27
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia XZ Premium Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.46"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~807 ppi density)
PPI3840
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera19 MP
Main Camera Details19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3230 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight195 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLuminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, Bronze Pink, Rosso
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (G8141)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8142)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes