Overall Score
54.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5393)54.9
Performance(#7940)54.3
Camera(#3430)42.4
Display(#6316)67.5
Battery(#6389)43.5
Build(#276)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia ZR
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes