Sony Xperia XZs

The Sony Xperia XZs was announced in 2017, February 27 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 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), 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 2900 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (G8232)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8231, G8232
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8231, G8232
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat9 450/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, February 27
  • Status: Available. Released 2017, April 03

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 5), aluminum back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) - G8231Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - G8232
  • 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 5
  • Note: Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

Platform

  • OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat), 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 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF, Laser AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • 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: 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

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

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 3.0

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
  • Models: G8232, G8231, SOV35, 602SO, SO-03J
  • Price: About 220 EUR