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Sony Xperia XZ1#3318

Released: 2017, September 19

Sony Xperia XZ1

Overall Score

58.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3318)58.8
Performance(#3144)62.5
Camera(#1897)45.7
Display(#4112)70.5
Battery(#6415)43.5
Build(#285)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XZ1

Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia XZ1 features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm and weighing 155g.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering vibrant visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 19 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the 13 MP front camera captures detailed selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2700 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
  • The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, and features stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
  • The phone is available in multiple colors and offers water resistance.
  • Overall, the Xperia XZ1 combines solid build quality, impressive display, and reliable performance.
  • Special features like HDR support and high-resolution video recording enhance its multimedia capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017, September 19
Announced2017, August 31
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
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", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) 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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes