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Sony Xperia XZs#4840

Released: 2017, April 03

Sony Xperia XZs

Overall Score

56.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4840)56.3
Performance(#7938)54.3
Camera(#1894)45.7
Display(#4094)70.5
Battery(#6384)43.5
Build(#273)79.8

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia XZs features a sleek design with dimensions of 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 161g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and an aluminum back.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, the phone provides solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, supported by 4GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 19 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the 13 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2900 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, upgradeable to Android 8.0 Oreo, and features stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
  • The phone is available in Black, Warm Silver, and Ice Blue colors.
  • It does not support 5G connectivity.
  • Overall, the Xperia XZs combines a premium build with reliable performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017, April 03
Announced2017, February 27
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia XZs Dual 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 5

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 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

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 5), aluminum back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM (G8231)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes