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Sony Xperia XZ2

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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • XZ2's shiny mirror-gloss finish is just lovely
  • fast and zippy
  • XZ2 also does a great job with food pictures

Cons

  • The Xperia XZ2 is slightly confusing then
  • Dynamic Vibration system questionable
  • the process of doing it is a bit too much work

Key specs

  • 19 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 1080, 2160 px
  • IPS TFT, TRILUMINOS
  • 424 ppi
  • 3180 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Sony Xperia XZ2 - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia XZ2

Pros

  • XZ2's shiny mirror-gloss finish is just lovely
  • fast and zippy
  • XZ2 also does a great job with food pictures
  • smooth
  • immersive experience
  • strong hardware package and camera system
  • good review
  • and thoughtful insight on the cameras
  • great reflexes
  • little headroom is nice for content with low audio volume
  • handset design packs excellent performance in relation to its size

Cons

  • The Xperia XZ2 is slightly confusing then
  • Dynamic Vibration system questionable
  • the process of doing it is a bit too much work
  • lighting conditions are not good the scanning will just stop
  • selfie snapper is a bit underwhelming
  • only see 1-2k points
  • The power button is curiously in the direct center of the right side
  • sub-par camera and questionable design make
  • Low-light performance was quite disappointing
  • Form is only part of a smartphone experience
  • t have the tinny sound the Pixel can have at higher volumes

Sony Xperia XZ2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3180 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
424 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.7 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia XZ2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 8.0
CPU clock speed2.7 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 630
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution19.0 Mpx
Focus adjustmentAutomatic
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)960.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage400GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height6.02 in
Width2.83 in
Depth0.44 in
Weight6.98 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX HD
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
USB version
3.0/3.1
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity3180.0 mAh
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standard
  • QI
  • Qi
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 px
Technology
  • IPS TFT
  • TRILUMINOS
Pixel density424.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 5.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRyes
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Front camera
Primary sensor size1/5"
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
Lens apertureF/2.2
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Design
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmission
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSDPA
  • HSPA+
  • HSUPA
  • LTE
Navigation system
  • A-GPS
  • BeiDou
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast

Sony Xperia XZ2 - Q&A (6)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did the Sony Xperia XZ2 come out?
    shaquita.mante
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony Xperia XZ2 was released on 5 April 2018.
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    edward.champlin
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Sony Xperia XZ2 waterproof?
    arlie.labadie
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia XZ2 is a waterproof mobile phone.
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    winifred.heidenreich
    over 2 years ago
    Does Sony Xperia XZ2 have wireless charging?
    conrad
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia XZ2 supports wireless charging.
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    kasha_langworth
    over 2 years ago
    Is Sony Xperia XZ2 waterproof?
    leonardo_dv
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is water resistant.
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    ira
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony Xperia XZ2 good for gaming?
    yuonne_rippin
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the XZ2 is an ideal phone for gaming due to its Qualcomm processor and 4GB RAM.
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    angeline
    over 2 years ago
    Does Sony Xperia XZ2 support wireless charging?
    hien
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ2 supports Qi wireless charging apart from conventional fast-charging via cable.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.8
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Modern touches, yet thick like a brick
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 10.06.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Modern touches, yet thick like a brick
2.5

The modern smartphone was ignored by Sony up until this year. With the introduction of the Xperia XZ2, the company shows it learned it should embrace what's popular rather than stick to its history. The Xperia XZ2 ships with many qualities that you'd expect on a flagship released in 2018. Sony always seemed out of touch with the direction of the mobile industry. The Xperia XZ2 is...

Sony Xperia XZ2 The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a good phone overshadowed by better ones
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CNET
Published: 17.05.2018
The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a good phone overshadowed by better ones

The Xperia XZ2 is a good phone with a great camera, but there are better options out there.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 11.04.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review
4.0

A great smartphone that's struggling to stand out

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.05.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 Review
4.0

If you want to watch and record HDR video, the attractive Sony Xperia XZ2 might be just the phone for you.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Too much phone, too little value
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Android Central
Published: 18.06.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Too much phone, too little value
3.5

Sony's best phone doesn't come close to besting the competition.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 25.04.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 Smartphone Review
4.5

We are testing the Sony Xperia XZ2 with an HDR display and Hi-Res audio. The XZ2 is the first smartphone that can also record HDR videos. Slow-motion videos are an offered feature again as well. Following the tradition of Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones, this newest iteration comes with a lot of innovation again.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 11.07.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 - Australian Review - Ausdroid

When it comes to the mobile phone landscape, there’s certain companies that engender a feeling of passion, for me Sony is that brand. I’ve been an admitted Sony fan for a long time. I love their home entertainment gear – my lounge room is a testament to that – and owned all their gaming systems. […]

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review: A decent flagship housed in a questionable design
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Techaeris
Published: 29.08.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: A decent flagship housed in a questionable design
4.4

Our Sony Xperia XZ2 review takes a look at one of the newest smartphones from the company which boasts a new design and a new advanced Motion Eye camera.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review - Another powerful flagship but with too many features | TechNave
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TechNave
Published: 20.07.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review - Another powerful flagship but with too many features | TechNave

The price tag of RM3299 is not an uncommon sight for flagship devices these days even though some Malaysians would shake their head, especially when it comes to

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 16.07.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review - The Gadgeteer

REVIEW - It's been almost 4 years since I reviewed a Sony smartphone. The last one was the Sony Xperia Z3v. How has the Xperia evolved since then? I've

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review: is this the sleep hit of the year?
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T3
Published: 24.08.2020
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: is this the sleep hit of the year?

Sony's flagship gets a radical (and much needed) redesign, as well as a few exclusive, world-first capabilities

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony XPERIA XZ2 Review
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Ubergizmo
Published: 14.06.2018
Sony XPERIA XZ2 Review
4.5

A phone full of technological prowess, if you can look past its design and weight. The Sony XPERIA XZ2 is not the no-brainer choice, but has pluses...

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Two steps forward, one step back - TalkAndroid.com
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Two steps forward, one step back - TalkAndroid.com

The launch of the Xperia XZ2 at MWC 2018 marked a change for Sony in that it finally moved on from its dated OmniBalance design language, changed to a display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Great Camera, OK Phone
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WIRED
Published: 31.05.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Great Camera, OK Phone
3.5

Sony's latest Android phone is a little awkward, but snaps some beautiful shots.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Making a buzz
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Android Authority
Published: 24.04.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Making a buzz

Sony's Xperia XZ2 is a feature-lover's dream, but do pitfalls like the sub-par camera and questionable design make this device worth the $799 price tag? Check out our detailed review to see why this device could potentially become your least or most favorite flagship of the year.

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