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Testseek.com have collected 454 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia XZ and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia XZ.
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September 2016
 
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The editors liked

  • Impressive display
  • Even at 1080p
  • Solid performance
  • Camera a decent allround performer
  • Water resistance
  • Clean
  • Welldesigned software
  • Stylish
  • Sturdy and water-resistant metal construction
  • 5.2-inch Full HD display with Triluminos and X Reality technologies and handy features
  • Durable battery and useful power saving modes
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • USB Type-C and Quick Charge 3.0 technology
  • Build Quality
  • Camera
  • Battery Life
  • Software experience
  • Carrier Unlocked
  • 23-megapixel camera designed for improved low-light performance
  • Great design and finish
  • IP68 certificated
  • Decent battery autonomy
  • Fluid performance
  • 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
  • Compact design
  • Good gaming performance
  • Good call quality
  • Dependable camera
  • Smooth sailor
  • Crisp
  • Colourful visuals
  • Stylish design with goodlooking and original color selection
  • Waterproof
  • Dual frontfiring speakers
  • Expandable storage
  • Bright display
  • Comfortable grip
  • Solid image stabilization on videos
  • Impressive battery life
  • Fantastic build quality
  • Comfortable in hand feel
  • Software is clean and easy to use
  • Great camera
  • MicroSD slot
  • Hi-Res audio support
  • Vibrant display
  • Very good highcontrast detail in bright conditions
  • Comfortable to hold and operate
  • Physical shutter button provides real camera feel
  • Manual control of shutter speed
  • Very good electronic stabilization and stable AF in video mode
  • Front camera captures
  • Generally good target exposures even in very lowlight conditions
  • Fast and accurate autofocus in all lighting conditions
  • Particularly in bright light
  • Very pleasant color rendering and white balance in bright light
  • Details are wellpreserved and noise is
  • Stylish design
  • Good software
  • Various settings for sound and video
  • Fast fingerprint sensor
  • Reliable camera
  • High-resolution front camera
  • Good pictures
  • Clear speech quality
  • MHL
  • NFC
  • USB-OTG
  • Precise controls
  • Even illumination
  • Low

The editors didn't like

  • Boring design
  • Smudgy back panel
  • No fingerprint security in U.S
  • Large
  • Thick form factor with big bezels
  • Camera scene detection color wonk
  • Extremely prone to fingerprints
  • Slightly uncomfortable placement of the volume controls
  • Display
  • Fingerprint magnet backside
  • Omission of the fingerprint reader
  • Position of the volume rocker and power button
  • No CDMA support
  • Not much different than the Xperia X Performance
  • Lowlight pics noisy
  • Fingerprint reader is not active in USA
  • No FM radio
  • 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
  • Underwhelming rear camera
  • Clunky software UI
  • Expensive
  • Scratchy
  • Hand-filling design
  • Counterintuitive camera interface
  • No fingerprint scanner in the US
  • Colors on the display are not properly balanced
  • Appear bluish
  • Expected to ship with Android 6 in times when Android 7 Nougat phones enter the market
  • Doesn't live up to blur-free promise
  • Photos shot in daylight appear too bright
  • Distorted color in low-light shots
  • Front-facing speakers are weak
  • High price point
  • No fingerprint sensor (U.S. model)
  • Smeared detail
  • Luminance noise and artifacts at base ISO
  • Strong lens softness in the corners of the frame
  • Lack of detail and soft edges at higher ISO values
  • Occasionally unreliable WB when flash is mixed with other light sources
  • Lack of OIS can lead
  • Halos
  • Ringing
  • Moiré and other artifacts visible in images shot in bright light
  • Loss of sharpness in the corners of the image compared to the center
  • Details are lost in lowcontrast areas
  • With coarse luminance noise visible
  • In highcontrast scenes
  • Det
  • Advertisement apps
  • Very high energy use
  • Slow memory transfer speeds
  • GPS module takes long to find a lock
  • High color deviations in the display

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  Published: 2016-09-06, review by: mobilephones.com

  • Abstract:  Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThis Sony Xperia XZ review takes a look at the phone's innovative new tech, such as triple image sensing technology, Battery Care software and ALKALEIDO metal. The Sony Xperia XZ is set for a UK...

 
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  Published: 2016-09-05, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Sony's Xperia XZ is an interesting flagship because it has broken away from the norm with regards to its design and colour options - instead of going curvy like the likes of Apple and Samsung, Sony has stuck to its angular design and produced something th...

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  Published: 2016-09-04, Author: James , review by: techradar.com

  • New refined design, Great camera improvements, Return of waterproofing
  • Much like previous Sony Xperia phones, Full HD screen, No wireless charging
  • The Sony Xperia XZ feels like a great premium handset, but not enough has changed here for phone fans to rush out and buy it on day one...

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  Published: 2016-09-03, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Sony's Xperia XZ is an interesting flagship because it has broken away from the norm with regards to its design and colour options - instead of going curvy like the likes of Apple and Samsung, Sony has stuck to its angular design and produced something th...

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  Published: 2016-09-02, Author: Luke , review by: digitalspy.com

  • Abstract:  It's been a long time since Apple and the iPhone have had unrivalled control of the smartphone market. It's been even longer since Sony created a flagship phone that could really cut it with the big boys.Well, it's time to welcome back an old friend. Ente...

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  Published: 2016-09-02, review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Improved ergonomics, Bold screen, Water resistant
  • Disappointing camera, Expensive, Conservative improvements
  • Sony Xperia XZ – Battery Life The Sony Xperia XZ has a 2,900mAh battery – a fair if not remarkable size for a phone like this. Like almost all phones these days, you can't access the battery; it's firmly locked in there. It'll last for around 14.5 hours o...

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  Published: 2016-09-01, review by: stuff.tv

  • 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
  • Buy the Xperia XZ here SIM free from Sony Stuff says... Sony Xperia XZ review Low on bristling high-tech excitement, but when the also-rans are this good, you know you're spoilt Sony Xperia XZ £TBC Good Stuff Typical Sony minimalism with better erg...

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  Published: 2018-05-14, Author: Cody , review by: nag.co.za

  • Sleek, high-quality, fits-like-a-bug-snug-in-your-palm design, Battery life will get you a full day of use, minimum, Tasty display, Great camera software
  • Slippery as a lubedup snake on a Fear Factor episode, Fingerprint sensor positioning, The back covers loves collecting finger smears, No audio jack
  • The Sony Xperia XZ2 impresses in every way, from its sultry design to its awesome video capabilities. I'd sail this flagship again and again and again, no question...

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  Published: 2018-02-12, Author: Darryn , review by: criticalhit.net

  • Reliable and exceptionally sturdy in its design, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is a fascinating smartphone whose lack of direction has left it outgunned in an industry that is constantly in flux...

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  Published: 2016-11-28, Author: Darryn , review by: criticalhit.net

  • The Xperia XZ is the best phone from Sony so far, even in a market that can outpunch it. Solid design, iffy software and one hell of a fantastic camera make for a step in the mostly right direction.Sony Xperia XZ was reviewed by Darryn Bonthuys...

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