Sony Xperia XZ Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Sony Xperia XZ Top Specs

Release Date: 2016, September
Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 161 g
Screen: 5.2", IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 23 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 13 MP
Memory: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8331
64 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8332
CPU:
Battery: 2900 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Sony Xperia XZ
Release date	2016, September
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146 x 72 x 8.1 mm \| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in
Weight	161 g \| 5.68 oz
Body build	Aluminum body
Colors	Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
Battery	2900 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G)
Approximate price	250 EUR

Screen
Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.9%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Other	- Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	23 MP, Single
Camera specs
-23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3'', PDAF & laser AF
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Front camera, selfie	13 MP, Single
Specifications	13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3''
Functions	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 530
External memory	microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal memory	32 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8331 64 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8332
Antutu 7 score	124792
GeekBench 5 Single Core	284
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	695
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1567
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3616
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	7230

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.85 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Also known as Sony Xperia XZ Dual F8332 with dual-SIM card slots

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia XZ cost?

The base approximate price of the Sony Xperia XZ was around 250 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Sony Xperia XZ ?

The official release date is 2016, September.

What is the weight of Sony Xperia XZ ?

The weight of the Sony Xperia XZ is 161 g.

What is the screen size of Sony Xperia XZ, how big is?

The screen size of the Sony Xperia XZ is 5.2" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Sony Xperia XZ, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Sony Xperia XZ is 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (HxWxD).

Does Sony Xperia XZ support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Does Sony Xperia XZ have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Sony Xperia XZ have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Sony Xperia XZ have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Sony Xperia XZ have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Sony Xperia XZ ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Sony Xperia XZ ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Sony Xperia XZ ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Sony Xperia XZ ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.