Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium was announced in 2017, February 27 With 5.46 inches, 82.2 cm2 (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, HDR10, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) and running Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF, Laser AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 3230 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G8142
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8141, G8142
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8141, G8142
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, February 27
  • Status: Available. Released 2017, June 18

Body

  • Dimensions: 156 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 195 g (6.88 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) - G8141Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - G8142
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD, HDR10
  • Size: 5.46 inches, 82.2 cm2 (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~807 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Note: Runs at 1080 x 1920 pixels except for select use cases, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

Platform

  • OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
  • GPU: Adreno 540

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
  • Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM
  • Note: UFS 2.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF, Laser AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
  • 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: 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go

Features

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

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3230 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 3.0

Misc

  • Colors: Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, Bronze Pink, Rosso
  • Models: G8142, G8141, SO-04K, SO-04J
  • Price: About 320 EUR