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Sony Xperia XZ

Sony Xperia XZ

944 reviews

Jun, 2018

Positive
camera (135)
performance (99)
usability (87)
screen (67)
design (51)

Negative
battery (78)
reception (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 944 reviews of Sony Xperia XZ. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and screen. The usability and performance also get good reviews, but there are some critical comments about the reception and battery. There are some mixed views about the price.

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 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia XZ

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Xperia XZ from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and portability.

portability, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony Xperia XZ F8332 64GB 5.2-Inch 23MP 4G LTE Dual SIM FACTORY UNLOCKED International Stock No Warranty (FOREST BLUE) • Sony Xperia XZ F8332 64GB 5.2-Inch 23MP 4G LTE Dual SIM FACTORY UNLOCKED International Stock No Warranty (FOREST BLUE)

Jun, 2018

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia XZ

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.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia XZ review: Falling short of flagship

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.

Oct, 2016

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Sony Xperia XZ review

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

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia XZ review

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.

Jul, 2017

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Sony Xperia XZ review: Still a solid bet in 2018

It's fast and has a great screen, but the Xperia XZ's mediocre camera and underwhelming design fail to get the pulse racing

Excellent, colour accurate display ; Fast performance ; Great battery life

Rear camera isn't great ; Design feels cheap

Sony just hasn’t done enough to trouble the frontrunners in today’s market. It’s a nice enough phone, but until Sony sorts out its camera issues and adds a whole lot more pizzazz to the overall package, the Xperia XZ will just have to be content with...

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia XZ review

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...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Xperia XZ review

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.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia XZ Review: In Depth

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...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Vaughn Highfield (alphr.com)

Sony Xperia XZ review: A solid effort, but not the best

Sony has ushered in a range of improvements for its newest flagship, but it's not enough to put the Xperia XZ on top

Once again, Sony has produced a flagship smartphone that’s more than competent enough to stand with the industry’s big dogs. The improvements to its camera may not place it in the realms of the Samsung Galaxy S7, and its battery may not last quite as...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Sony Xperia XZ review

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Dec, 2016

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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:2900 / 3230

Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Continuous audio playback time:78

Continuous video playback time:11

Standby time (2G):600

Standby time (3G):610

Standby time (4G):590

Talk time (2G):11.67 / 11.7

Talk time (3G):17.5

Call management

Call blocking:

Yes

Call divert:Y / Yes

Call hold:Y / Yes

Call timer:Y / Yes

Call waiting:Y / Yes

Caller ID:Y / Yes

Conference call:Y / Yes

Speakerphone:Y / Yes

Speed dialing:Y / Yes

Vibrating Alert:Y / Yes

Voice commands:

Yes

Camera

Auto Focus:Y / Yes

Built-in Flash:Y / Yes

Digital Zoom:5 / 8

Face detection:Y / Yes

Front Camera:Y / Yes

Front camera aperture number:2

Front camera resolution (numeric):13

Front camera type:Single camera

Geotagging:Y / Yes

ISO sensitivity:12800 / 2000, 3200, 12800 / 4000, 12800, Auto

Main camera resolution (numeric):23

Maximum frame rate:960

Multi-shot:Y / Yes

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 2.3

Rear camera aperture number:2

Rear camera resolution (numeric):19 / 23

Rear camera type:Single camera

Second Camera:

Yes

Second camera resolution:13

Second rear camera resolution (numeric):13

Self-timer:Y / Yes

Sensor Type:Exmor RS

Smile detection:Y / Yes

Video recording:Y / Yes

Video recording modes:1080p, 2160p / 1080p,2160p

White Balance:Auto

Zoom capability:Y / Yes

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:Y / Yes

Design

Brand colour:Forest Blue / Mineral Black / Platinum

Colour of product:Black / Blue / Platinum / Silver

Fingerprint Reader:Y / Yes

Form factor:Bar

International Protection (IP) code:IP68

Protection features:Dust resistant, Water resistant / Water Resistant

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9

Display brightness:700

Display diagonal:13.2 / 13.9

Display number of colours:16.78 million colours

Display Resolution:1920 x 1080 / 3840 x 2160

Display Type:TFT

Orientation sensor:Y / Yes

Screen shape:Flat

Second display:N / No

Touch screen type:Capacitive

Touch technology:Multi-touch

Touchscreen:Y / Yes

Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer:Y / Yes

Ambient light sensor:Y / Yes

Gyroscope:Y / Yes

Proximity sensor:Y / Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:3

Messaging

Chat:Y / Yes

E-mail:Y / Yes

Instant messaging (IM):Y / Yes

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service):Y / Yes

Short Message Service (SMS):Y / Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:3GPP, AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, ASF, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OTA, WAV / 3GPP, AAC, AMR, ASF, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, SMF, WAV, XMF / 3GPP,AAC,AAC+,AMR-NB,AMR-WB,ASF,FLAC,MIDI,MP3,OTA,WAV / 3GPP,AAC,AAC+,AMR-NB,AMR-WB,FLAC,MIDI,MP3,OTA,WAV,eAAC+ / ALAC, DSD, FLAC, LPCM / ALAC,DSD,FLAC,LPCM

FM radio:Y / Yes

Image formats supported:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WEBP / BMP,GIF,JPG,PNG,WEBP / JPG, PNG, WEBP

Video compression formats:H.263, H.264 / H.263,H.264

Video formats supported:3GPP, AVI, DIVX, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, VP8, VP9 / 3GPP, AVI, MP4, MPEG2, WEBM / 3GPP,AVI,DIVX,H.263,H.264,MPEG4,VP8,VP9

Voice codecs:AMR-NB, AMR-WB / AMR-NB,AMR-WB

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS):Y / Yes

Barometer:Y / Yes

Electronic compass:Y / Yes

GLONASS:Y / Yes

GPS:

Yes

GPS (satellite):Y / Yes

Position location:Y

Wi-Fi positioning:Y / Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900

2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM / EDGE,GPRS,GSM

3G:Y / Yes

3G bands supported:800,850,900,1700,1900,2100

3G standards:HSPA+, UMTS / HSPA+,UMTS

4G:Y / Yes

4G standard:LTE

4G standards:LTE

Bluetooth:Y / Yes

Bluetooth profiles:A2DP, AVCTP, AVRCP, DID, GAP, GAVDP, GOEP, HFP, MAP, OPP, Pan, PBAP, SAP / A2DP, AVCTP, GAP, GAVDP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN, SPP / A2DP, AVRCP, GAP, GAVDP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN, SPP

Bluetooth version:4.2 / 4.2 LE

Near Field Communication (NFC):Y / Yes

Security algorithms:64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, EAP-AKA, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2 / EAP,EAP-PEAP,EAP-TLS,MSCHAPv2,TKIP,WPA,WPA2

SIM card capability:Dual SIM / Single SIM

SIM card type:NanoSIM

Tethering (modem-mode):Y / Yes

Wi-Fi:Y / Yes

Wi-Fi Direct:Y

Wi-Fi standards:IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n

Packaging Content

AC adapter included:Y

Battery pack:

Yes

Cables included:USB

Headset included:

Yes

Quick start guide:Y / Yes

Warranty card:

Yes

Performance

Flight mode:Y / Yes

Graphics adapter:Adreno 530

Microphone mute:Y / Yes

Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Notes / Alarm clock, Calendar, Notes, To-do list

Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts

Support for contact groups:Y / Yes

Themes:Wallpapers

Video call:Y / Yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm

USB connector type:MICRO-USB / USB Type-C

USB port:Y / Yes

USB version:2.0 / 2.0/3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) / 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1)

Processor

64-bit computing:Y / Yes

Coprocessor:Y

Coprocessor cores:4

Coprocessor frequency:1.6 / 1.9

Processor Cores:4 / 8

Processor family:QUALCOMM / Qualcomm Snapdragon

Processor frequency:2.2 / 2.45

Processor Model:820 / MSM 8996

Software

Operating system installed:Android

Operating System Version:6 / 6.0 / 6.0.1 / 7.1 / M / Nougat

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC / MicroSD (TransFlash),MicroSDHC / MicroSD (TransFlash),MicroSDHC,MicroSDXC

Internal RAM:3 / 3072

Internal storage capacity:32 / 64

Maximum memory card size:256

RAM capacity:3 / 4

USB mass storage:Y / Yes