
Overall Score
58.8Category 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