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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
The Sony Xperia XZ is…perplexing. On one hand, it's not a bad phone, but on the other hand, it's not excellent either, which really got me thinking: where does Sony go from here?We all know Sony is capable of manufacturing amazing camera sensors. After al...
New 'Loop Design' makes the phone look more elegant, Rounded edges allows for more comfortable grip, Snappy response when opening apps, New triple imaging sensors makes for better, sharper photos, Smart battery adaptivity
Advanced camera features limited to 8MP resolution, Fingerprint magnet, Could use more RAM
As powerful as smartphones have become in the last several years, there is major problem that plagues them: over-engineering. Yes, over-engineering is a great way to future-proof devices, but more often than not, that over-engineering comes with the price...
Abstract: 1 / 9 Sony's keynote at IFA 2016 saw the announcement of their new flagship smartphone for the second half of this year, the Xperia XZ . While we weren't able to attend Europe's biggest technology convention this year, we did actually manage...
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
The Sony Xperia XZ once again proves Sony isn't even really trying that hard to keep up with Samsung anymore. If you're after the most exciting camera and screen tech around, you need to look to the Korean giants.However, what you do get here is a good-lo...
We've been taking the Sony Xperia XZ as our daily driver for two weeks now and though we generally enjoyed our time with the device, it's pretty hard to ignore its shortcomings. The fact that it only has 3GB of RAM makes all the difference in terms of per...
Abstract: SONY XPERIA XZ. All photos taken by Aaron Palabyab unless otherwise notedOne of the Sony Xperia XZ's touted features is its camera. So what better way to put it through its paces than hand it to a pro photographer and filmmaker Aaron Palabyab? For 30 days...
Published: 2016-10-28, Author: Kevin , review by: yugatech.com
Premium body, Displays vibrant colors, Shoots lively photos during the day, Fast autofocus, Snappy Snapdragon processor, USB TypeC, Waterresistant body, Physical camera shutter button
Camera produces grainy photos and videos at night
The Xperia XZ has a nice, sexy form factor with its premium metal body and 2.5D glass implementation. Its 5.2-inch Full HD display is appreciated and makes operating with one hand fairly easy. One of my personal favorites is its dust- and water-resistant...
Abstract: Last week, we spent some time with folks over at Sony Philippines who showed us the latest flagship device from the Japanese brand, the Sony Xperia XZ. The device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 3GB of RAM, 64 GB of expandable storage, and a...
Abstract: The XZ arrives at a good time. The race for smartphone supremacy is fairly open this time of the year. The top brands are facing issues and some criticism. Google's Pixel phone is seeking to shake things up but a local release hasn't been announced. Young...
Abstract: Sony bid adieu to the Xperia Z series when they revealed the X series line of smartphones at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. While their newest smartphones may feature devices that lean more towards the mid-ranged segment, the Japanese company ca...
