Name: Xperia XZ Premium
Brand: Sony
SKU: 121888
Rating: 4.2 (46 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

speed of refresh and accuracy of operation
good detail and enjoyable colors
translucent color shines beautifully and makes for a very sleek device

the lack of a fingerprint reader is a sore point
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches

Primary sensor resolution: 19 Mpx
Screen size: 5.5 in
Resolution: 2160, 3840 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 807 ppi
Battery capacity: 3230 mAh
Cpu cores: 8-core
Primary resolution: 13 Mpx

Sony Xperia XZ Premium - Variants

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Xperia XZ Premium G8141	Dual sim support: no
Xperia XZ Premium Dual G8142	Dual sim support: yes

Sony Xperia XZ Premium - Pros & Cons

speed of refresh and accuracy of operation
good detail and enjoyable colors
translucent color shines beautifully and makes for a very sleek device
good colours and a decent exposure balance
runs very smoothly at 60 fps
screen shows good response rates in our tests
it is still nice to handle
image quality of the recorded videos is good
very high resolution
great sharpness and good color accuracy
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
The full-text search makes this a lot easier
The position sensor and touchscreen work well and are reliable
The average consumption under load is good
It clearly offers better quality than the main camera
Bluetooth connections are achieved faster too
smooth UI transitions and reasonably lower load times
Build and Design
Contrast levels are decent as well and dynamic range is
It judges ambient light quite well and brightness levels are changed smoothly
very good side-loaded finger scanner under the power button and great water resistance
looked impressively dramatic and the detail on offer was remarkable
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colours still looked pretty amazing
Sony XZ Premium is a pretty solid phone
it looks smart
has style and build quality
simple and straightforward design
dynamic range of the reproductions is excellent
excellent workmanship and high-quality materials
feels lightning-quick in day-to-day use
Battery life is adequate in an era where everyone has easy charging access
My battery is excellent in real world scenarios
Strong connectivity
simple to use
nice premium
high-quality look
smooth
fast performance
excellent camera quality
and high-resolution audio
Picture quality is strong outdoors and in good lighting
Transmissions are clear and voices sound natural
Color reproduction is good
modern and unique
very sharp and contemporary
Camera is very good
Camera is very good with lots of features
very handy 3G/4G sensitivity in the country is very good
Volume is satisfactory for most uses
The camera itself was also of quite good quality
Solid build
feels good in the hand

the lack of a fingerprint reader is a sore point
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
smartphone is not the first to offer HDR
screen shows slow response rates
the interface seemed a little overloaded
camera app still not offer native 4K video recording
find a sharper screen on another smartphone
Sony is still stuck in a bit of a design rut
It also feels a little small
lack of overall usefulness
lack of a fingerprint reader and basically non-existent carrier availability
looked overtly pixelated or blown up to the point of distraction
handling could be a whole lot worse
all rather clunky and makes quick shooting difficult
this XZ Premium simply falls short of its rivals
The fingerprint reader is turned off in the US
the mirror finish is slippery and extremely fingerprint intensive
glass breaks and scratches easily
somewhat erratic in practical terms
Colours are slightly swayed towards the cooler side
the XZ Premium is certainly difficult to use
screen-to-body ratio on the XZ Premium feels more than a little outdated
lack of a home button or fingerprint scanner
the phone has no support for RAW images
4K smartphones are still fairly redundant
Sony s camera app overall is a bit disappointing
the finish is a distraction
The phone shoots slow motion video in 960 frames per second
The phone also lacks proper optical stabilisation
it's size
and very harsh blocky edges
It just looks very dull compared to other handsets on the market
USB-C port has been placed on the bottom in a standard fashion
dedicated slow motion button to activate the feature
slow motion capture
4K phone screens are kinda cool
if it gets near your keys or ends up kissing tarmac
slow motion video with a duration of about 6 seconds
all US models don t have the fingerprint sensor
SuperSloMo sequence time window also complicates handling
extremely high pixel density of 807 ppi
live wallpaper flies about gracefully as you move through the interface
the brightness of the display is not very high
rating is not included in our total score
insanely high-resolution display feels unnecessary
The glass body makes it feel a little slippery to hold
The 4K screen still feels wholly pointless
premium smartphone has a higher resolution than your TV
store the phones in hot
damp conditions
Cell Phones Battery life is disappointing
not going to be using it most of the time
None of the apps can be deleted
only
Fingerprint sensor not activated in US
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
mushy volume rocker and a camera shutter key
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
the XZ Premium falls short compared to other flagships
this feature is weak on this handset
proximity sensor would leave my phone flashing from black screen to open screen constantly
auto focus is not as fast as Samsung
noisy places can be hard to hear load speaker
Sound on the phone is also quite poor unless listening through headphones
HDR shows is damn-near impossible
The slow move camera feature is not a gimmick
The bottom bezel in particular is a desolate wasteland
Fireworks are notoriously difficult to capture

Sony Xperia XZ Premium - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5.5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	3230 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	807 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.45 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 7.1
CPU clock speed	2.45 GHz
CPU cores	8-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 540
RAM memory	4 GB

Primary sensor size	1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution	19.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	960.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1280 x 720 px
Autofocus	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes

Internal storage	64 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	256GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD microSDHC microSDXC

Height	6.14 in
Width	3.03 in
Depth	0.31 in
Weight	6.88 oz

FM radio	yes
Built-in stereo speakers	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	yes
Streaming standards	Google Cast Miracast

Screen size	5.5 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	2160 x 3840 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	807.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	yes

Primary resolution	13.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Bronze Grey Pink Silver White
Material	Glass Plastic Steel
Water resistant	yes
Shock resistant	yes

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Fingerprint	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes
Pedometer	yes

Dual sim support	no yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	5.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth codec	LDAC SBC aptX
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery capacity	3230.0 mAh
Fast charging	yes
Fast charging standard	Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging	no

Sony Xperia XZ Premium - Q&A (5)

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elma
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia XZ Premium have wireless charging?
angelena
about 2 years ago
No, the XZ Premium does not have wireless charging enabled.
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karina
about 2 years ago
Is Sony Xperia XZ premium waterproof?
nicky
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia XZ is water resistant as well as dustproof.
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bernardo
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia XZ Premium have a fingerprint sensor?
marlin_heller
about 2 years ago
Yes, but the sensor is not available in variants sold in specific regions such as the US.
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jody
over 2 years ago
How much is Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
dot
about 2 years ago
The XZ Premium would cost around $700 in the US.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does the Sony Xperia XZ Premium have a fingerprint sensor?
delfina.leffler
over 1 year ago
Yes, released in 2018, the Xperia XZ Premium features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. However, this feature may be region-locked in some regions.
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.9

Based on 15 reviews

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Tom's Guide

Published: 08.07.2017

Xperia XZ Premium Review: Insane 4K Display Can't Save This Sony

3.5

Sony's flagship Android phone has an undeniably brilliant 4K HDR display and cutting-edge performance, but its marquee features feel like gimmicks.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 17.07.2017

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

4.4

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CNET

Published: 16.06.2017

A superphone with super slo-mo and a super blah look

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Published: 27.06.2017

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Published: 15.06.2017

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3.6

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands on: Home review

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Published: 27.02.2017

Hands on: Home review

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Published: 12.06.2017

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Review

3.5

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a powerful unlocked phone that combines a vivid 4K HDR display with the latest Snapdragon processor and strong audio capabilities, but falls short in other areas.

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