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Sony Xperia ZR#5292

Released: 2013

Sony Xperia ZR

Overall Score

28.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5292)28.5
Performance(#5269)52.0
Camera(#5104)36.0
Display(#10347)19.1
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#618)82.1
Connectivity(#3388)55.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia ZR features a compact design with dimensions of 131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm and a weight of 138g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 4.55-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 323 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 320 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts 13.1 MP with f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, but it lacks optical image stabilization and a front camera.
  • The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, without fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.1.2, it is upgradable to 5.1.1, providing a basic software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device is available in multiple colors: Black, White, Pink, and Mint.
  • Its build quality is solid, but it does not feature water resistance.
  • Overall, the Xperia ZR combines decent performance with a compact design and a capable camera.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+

Display

Size4.55"
TypeTFT
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionShatter proof glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable✗
SAR1.25 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass