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1071 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1071 reviews of Sony Xperia XZ. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and screen. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas the reception and battery get negative comments.
camera, performance, usability, screen, design
battery, reception
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia XZ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)
The Sony Xperia XZ is the last of 2016's top Android phones. It's Sony's equivalent of the LG G5 or Samsung Galaxy S7: a top-end phone with lots of features and the price to match.
Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)
Sony finally has its flagship X
New refined design ; Impressive camera improvements ; Return of waterproofing
Only full HD screen ; No fingerprint scanner in the US ; Not running Android 7 software
The Sony Xperia XZ is a great premium handset offering everything you'd expect from a flagship phone. If you own a recent Sony phone though it might not be enough of an improvement to rush out and buy it on day one.
Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)
With the flagship Xperia Z family abandoned , the device that everyone expected to be the Xperia Z6 launched as the Xperia XZ. The Sony Xperia XZ feels like a device that lacks a strong point and that perhaps reflects its positioning, replacing a...
Waterproofing, some nice software features, decent camera performance
Stamina mode can be too aggressive, camera app is a muddled, battery life poor, confused design
The Sony Xperia XZ feels like a device that lacks a strong point and that perhaps reflects its positioning, replacing a flagship as part of a mixed family of devices.
Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)
Sony's new flagship seemingly has it all, from a super-specced screen to super-slow-mo video. But does it do the basics well enough?
Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
Announced during IFA 2016 in Berlin, Sony's Xperia XZ is the latest flagship smartphone to enter the 2016 market and boasts impressive tech, especially in the camera department. Here's our Sony Xperia XZ review.
The Xperia XZ is an attractive phone in design if you can get on with the angular style and while it's cheaper than rivals such as the iPhone 7 and Google Pixel, you can get better value with some older phones like the Samsung Galaxy S7. While the...
Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)
Sony needs to get it together. I've reviewed its phones -- from the top of the line down to the most basic -- for several years now, and I hate to see the Xperia family decline. Hard truth: It just can't keep up with its competitors. Take this...
Sony's Xperia XZ looks good, it won't die when you spill your drink on it and its bold screen makes mobile games look great.
Its battery life doesn't impress, and nor does the camera. Its full HD display isn't as high resolution as most of its rivals.
The Sony Xperia XZ is a decent all-round phone, but it doesn't offer any competition to its main rival, the Galaxy S7. Its high price means the XZ isn't the phone to go for.
Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)
Sony Xperia XZ Review: Sony's latest 2016 flagship phone is a beast, packing a sexed-up camera with new features inside a sleek, water-resistant body.
Dependable camera ; Smooth sailor ; Crisp, colourful visuals
Scratchy, hand-filling design
Sony’s Xperia XZ isn’t revolutionary, but it is a very good flagship that boasts some of the best mobile camera tech around. Media fans will enjoy the crisp, colourful screen and excellent audio support, while the solid battery life and performance...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Zed's not dead, baby
Typical Sony minimalism with better ergonomics ; Practically flawless performance ; Sony's UI still pleases (even without Nougat underneath)
Screen colours are overblown ; Very average speakers ; Camera doesn't live up to the specs
Low on bristling high-tech excitement, but when the also-rans are this good, you know you’re spoilt
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Is the Sony Xperia XZ smartphone worth considering? We sent this mobile phone to our lab to undergo our rigorous tests, so read on to find out more about whether the battery on the Xperia XZ will last throughout the day, whether its photos will be...
Expert review by : David Phelan (avforums.com)
Sony's new Xperia XZ Premium adds Eye Motion camera and 4K HDR
Powerful performance ; 4K HDR screen ; Attractive design ; Great Build quality ; Super-slo-mo is fun
Camera missing a few features
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