Sony Xperia XZ

The Sony Xperia XZ was announced in 2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03 With 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, Laser AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) video, while the Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8331, F8332
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8331, F8332
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
  • Weight: 161 g (5.68 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Note: Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • GPU: Adreno 530

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
  • Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, Laser AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
  • Features: HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • Note: 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Stand-by: Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
  • Models: F8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO
  • SAR: 0.81 W/kg (head)     0.35 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.85 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 230 EUR