Sony, Sony is a very strange company sometimes and can really make you wonder what in the world they are doing, but one thing has seemed to always hold true throughout their insane decisions, quality. Everything Sony has ever made has absolutely flawless quality, all of their products are the epitome of perfection, and the Xperia XZ absolutely continues that tradition.
I had an Xperia Z3 for two years before buying this phone, and I was stuck on outdated Android 5 because of T-Mobile pretending they never sold it, and I refused to switch to another brand, even with old, outdated Android, and it starting to show its age (although, still running fantastically well, and if I could get a newer OS on it, would probably still be using). Sony's Xperia line of phones are just so far ahead of everything Samsung, LG, or whatever else is out there it's unbelievable. My Z3, after *two years* still managed at least two days worth of battery life, no problem. And I have no doubts that the XZ will live up to the greatness that has been established.
One thing that absolutely floored me as soon as I started using the XZ was its camera, now my Z3 had a pretty damn good camera too, and before that I had a Lumia 925 as my daily driver, but the XZ's camera is *scary* how great the pictures come out, from my testing I have a damn hard time believing that a phone took them. Obviously a DSLR can still do better, but for something you will always have on you? The camera on this phone is unbelievable, and the "laser autofocus" system is stupidly fast and very accurate, in under a second the focus is perfect and right where it needs to be, even in low light conditions. Some testing I did was in a room with just a 40w lightbulb on and it had focus almost instantly, every time.
Performance is stellar too, it just flies through everything I even try throwing at it, even while downloading all of my apps onto it there was barely any stutter, and now that everything is installed and up to date, everything just glides.
I also like how out of the box the default configuration pushes you towards full device encryption, and when you put in a microSD card it pops up a notification asking it you would like it encrypted as well, massive props to Sony for pushing for privacy there.
The only real negative thing I can even think of saying about it would be that the fingerprint reader is disabled on the US version of the ROM, which, honestly doesn't really bother me that much, but would be a nice feature to have. Luckily, if I do want it, flashing the UK ROM enables it no problem.
Overall, it is a stunningly gorgeous phone that completely exceeds all of my already high expectations from previous Sony phones, it's a damn shame that there are no carriers that still offer Sony phones in the US so that more people can see how great they are. Even paying full price upfront, it's still worth it.
Stop looking at the garbage that LG and Samsung put out that die after a year (more of a jab towards LG there, everyone I know has had at least one LG phone die to bootloop woes, and Samsung isn't much better), and go with Sony, you won't regret it.
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5.2” Triluminous Full HD display
The Xperia XZ's display is backed by Sony's X-Reality picture engine for an enhanced viewing experience.
23MP camera with triple image sensing technology
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Predictive Hybrid autofocus for motionPredictive Hybrid autofocus tracks your subject and predicts its next move so you capture every moment with the sharpest quality. |
Laser autofocus sensor for distanceThe Laser autofocus sensor calculates the distance to the subject and focuses on it with lightning-fast speed for blur-less shots, even in low light. |
RGBC-IR sensor for colorThe RGBC Infrared sensor separates natural and fluorescent/LED light to ensure the most accurate color reproduction regardless of light source conditions. |
Xperia XZ Design
The Xperia XZ features a smooth 2.5D Corning G Glass display, flowing seamlessly into the curved sides for a comfortable hand fit.
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World’s first 5-axis image stabilization in a smartphoneWith fully enhanced SteadyShot image stabilization technology you can shoot clear and smooth videos while on the move or even recording close ups and macro shots. |
4K Video RecordingWith Xperia XZ you can capture the world in high-resolution 4K video. With four times the resolution of Full HD, you can relive those special moments in incredible minute detail. |
Hi-Res audio and dual speaker sound systemExperience the best in sound with an updated stereo dual microphone and speaker system with integrated noise cancellation, Hi-Res audio capability with DSEE-HX, LDAC and automatic headset compensation support. |
PS4 Remote PlayPlay anywhere in your home. Explore distant galaxies from the kitchen or score spectacular goals on your balcony. PS4 Remote Play lets you lose yourself in game play. |
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| Display | 5“ HD / Super Vivid Mode | 6” Full HD / Super Vivid Mode | 5“ Full HD / Dynamic Contrast Enhancer | 5“ Full HD / Dynamic Contrast Enhancer | 4.6” HD / Corning Gorilla Glass / Dynamic Contrast Enhancer | 5.2” Full HD / Corning Gorilla Glass / Dynamic Contrast Enhancer |
| Main Camera | 13MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Hybrid AF <0.15 seconds | 21MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Hybrid AF <0.15 seconds | 23MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Predictive Hybrid AF / 24mm Wide Sony G Lens | 23MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Predictive Hybrid AF / 24mm Wide Sony G Lens | 23MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Predictive Hybrid AF / Laser AF Sensor / RGBC-IR Sensor / 24mm Wide Sony G Lens | 23MP / Sony Exmor RS Sensor / Predictive Hybrid AF / Laser AF Sensor / RGBC-IR Sensor / 24mm Wide Sony G Lens |
| Front Camera | 8MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / 88 degree Wide Angle / ISO 3200 | 16MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / Optical Image Stabilization / Smart Selfie Flash / 88 degree wide Angle / ISO 6400 | 13MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / 22mm Wide / ISO 6400 | 13MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / 22mm Wide / ISO 6400 | 5MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / 22mm Wide / ISO 6400 | 13MP / Sony Exmor R Sensor / 22mm Wide / ISO 6400 |
| Sound | Clear Audio + | Clear Audio + | Hi-Res Audio / Stereo Speakers / Digital Noise Canceling / DSEE HX, LDAC, AHC | Hi-Res Audio / Stereo Speakers / Digital Noise Canceling / DSEE HX, LDAC, AHC | Hi-Res Audio / Stereo Speakers / Digital Noise Canceling / DSEE HX, LDAC, AHC | Hi-Res Audio / Stereo Speakers / Digital Noise Canceling / DSEE HX, LDAC, AHC |
| Android Version / Nano SIM | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes | 6.0.1 - Marshmallow / Yes |
| Processor / GPU / Storage | Mediatek Helio P10 / Octa-core 8x A53,@ 2.0GHz / Mali-T860 / 2GB RAM / 16GB Flash memory / Up to 200 GB microSD card | Mediatek Helio P10 / Octa-core 8x A53,@ 2.0GHz / Mali-T860 / 3GB RAM / 16GB Flash memory / Up to 200 GB microSD card | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 / 2x 1.8GHz, 4x 1.2GHz / Qualcomm Adreno 510 / 3GB RAM / 32GB Flash memory / Up to 200 GB microSD card | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 / 2x2.2GHz, 2x 1.6GHz / Qualcomm Adreno 530 / 3GB RAM / 32GB Flash memory / Up to 200 GB microSD card | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/ 2x 1.8GHz, 4x 1.2GHz / Qualcomm Adreno 510 / 3GB RAM / 32GB Flash / Up to 256 GB expandable microSD card | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 / 2x 2.2GHz, 2x 1.6GHz / Qualcomm Adreno 530 / 3GB RAM / 32GB Flash / Up to 256 GB expandable microSD card |
| Battery Capacity / Charging | 2300mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Quick Charge Ready | 2700mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Quick Charge Ready | 2620mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Quick Charger Included | 2700mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Quick Charger Included | 2700mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Type C USB Charging / QC3.0 Quick Charger Included | 2900mAh / QNOVO Adaptive Charging / Type C USB Charging / QC3.0 Quick Charger Included |
| Finger Print Sensor | No | No | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Size / Weight | 5.65 x 2.62 x 0.31 in / 4.9 oz | 6.45 x 3.11 x 0.33 in / 7.1 oz | 5.6 x 2.73 x 0.31 in / 5.4 oz | 5.6 x 2.77 x 0.33 in / 5.8 oz | 5.07 x 2.55 x 0.37 in / 4.7 oz | 5.76 x 2.83 x 0.32 in / 5.6 oz |
| Networks | LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28 / UMTS HSPA+: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28 / UMTS HSPA+: 850 , 900, 1700, 1900, 2100, / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 / UMTS HSPA+: 800, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,12,13,17,19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 / UMTS HSPA+: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 / UMTS HSPA+: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 / UMTS HSPA+: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 / GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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Catches on FIRE, not covered by US Warranty as charging the phone is considered "Customer abuse"
Whilst sitting nearby I noticed the smell of fire. The charger and phone were smoking and sparking up. I quickly pulled out the charger and because part of the phone melted, the USB plate slid out.US Support was not helpful. After stalling me and ignoring my calls for a month, the tech report comes back that this isn't covered by Warranty as charging the phone was considered Customer abuse. They claimed that since the phone still technically powers up, there is no manufacturer fault as the reason I can no longer charge it is because the USB plate slid out and therefore not their problem. I used it with a Sony Charger too. I argued with them back and forth on the matter but they really don't care at all. I would certainly have thought that whether the fault was on the Charger or phone they would have replaced the dang phone. I have Sony branded everything. Tablets, TV, consoles. This has entirely changed my opinion of the brand. I'll be looking to put my money elsewhere with a brand that backs up and believes in the quality of its own products.
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