Sony Xperia XZ – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Sony Xperia XZ
Brand: Sony
Rating: 4.23 (13 reviews)

Added: 10.18.16 | Updated: 03.10.22

Model: Xperia XZ
Brand: Sony
Rating: 4.23 out of 5 (13 votes)
Price: 250 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2016
Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 161 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 32 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.2 inches
Battery: 2900 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 23MP
Front camera: Single, 13MP

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Common

Brand and model	Sony Xperia XZ
Other names	Also known as Sony Xperia XZ Dual F8332 with dual-SIM card slots
Launch date	2016, September

Price

First price	250 EUR

Design

Height	5.75 in (146 mm)
Width	2.83 in ( 72 mm)
Depth	0.32 in ( 8.1 mm)
Weight	5.68 oz (161 grams)
Build materials	Aluminum body
Water resistant	IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors	Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.2 in
Screen Area	74.5 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	424 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	70.9%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Additional Features	-Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU	- Adreno 530

Memory

Internal Memory	32 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8331 64 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8332
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3'', PDAF & laser AF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3''
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8331, F8332 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - F8331, F8332
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.85 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR	0.81 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host

Battery

Capacity	2900 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G)
Charging	-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

Other specifications

Others

Sony Xperia XZ AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Sony Xperia XZ scores 124792 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	124792 (Position 249 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
243. vivo Z3i	130205
244. Allview Soul X5 Pro	129456
245. Huawei P9	128963
246. Huawei Mate 8	126785
247. Honor 8	126742
248. LG Q8	125182
249. Sony Xperia XZ	124792
250. Sony Xperia XZs	124789
251. Sony Xperia X Performance	120456
252. HP Elite x3	120392
253. Gionee M7	120356
254. Xiaomi Mi Max 3	118846
255. ZTE Axon M	117563

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	284 (Position 1253 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	695 (Position 1527 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1567 (Position 190 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3616 (Position 343 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	7230

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1247. Blackview A95	287
1248. Motorola Moto Z	287
1249. UMIDIGI Bison X10	286
1250. UMIDIGI Bison X10 Pro	286
1251. Xiaomi Redmi 10	286
1252. UMIDIGI X	286
1253. Sony Xperia XZ	284
1254. Oppo F9	283
1255. Oppo F7	283
1256. Meizu M6s	282
1257. UMIDIGI S3 Pro	281
1258. Doogee S35T	279
1259. Cubot KingKong 7	277

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1521. Samsung Galaxy S7	718
1522. LG G6	717
1523. Sony Xperia X	714
1524. Motorola Moto E20	709
1525. ZTE nubia Z11	705
1526. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)	698
1527. Sony Xperia XZ	695
1528. Lenovo P70	692
1529. Ulefone Note 13P	691
1530. Ulefone Power Armor 14	689
1531. Vernee Mix 2	689
1532. LG G5 SE	684
1533. Xiaomi Poco C31	682

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
184. Oppo F11	1601
185. Motorola One Vision	1599
186. Oppo R11s	1589
187. Xiaomi Mi Note 3	1588
188. LeEco Le 2 Pro	1578
189. LG V20	1569
190. Sony Xperia XZ	1567
191. Honor 8X	1565
192. HTC 10	1557
193. Sony Xperia X Performance	1551
194. Huawei Mate 20 Lite	1550
195. Infinix Zero 4 Plus	1542
196. Motorola Moto Z	1536

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
337. Huawei nova	3651
338. Motorola Moto E6 Plus	3637
339. Motorola Moto E6	3637
340. Huawei P20 Lite	3632
341. Huawei P smart	3626
342. Honor 9 Lite	3620
343. Sony Xperia XZ	3616
344. Oppo A83	3612
345. Sony Xperia X Performance	3603
346. Honor X7a	3602
347. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime	3595
348. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro	3588
349. LeEco Le S3	3583

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Sony Xperia XZ Specs

The Sony Xperia XZ is a smartphone that was announced in September 2016, boasting a solid range of features. This device supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE technologies, ensuring wide cellular coverage and data connectivity options. Useful for those frequent travelers who require different network bands, it provides 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE with a broad spectrum of supported frequencies. The device showcases an impressive LTE-A Cat9 capability, allowing for fast download and upload speeds, essential for today's media consumption and communication demands.

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Sony Xperia XZ Release Date

The Sony Xperia XZ was officially announced and released on September, 2016. It is available in Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink.

Sony Xperia XZ Price

The Sony Xperia XZ starts at 250 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32 GB	250 EUR
3 GB RAM - F8331 64 GB	250 EUR
3 GB RAM - F8332	250 EUR

A 6GB version of the Sony Xperia XZ is not officially available — 3GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia XZ cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia XZ varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 250 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia XZ come out?

The Sony Xperia XZ was released on September, 2016.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia XZ ?

The Sony Xperia XZ has dimensions of Height: 146 mm Width: 72 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm and weighs approximately 161 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia XZ?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia XZ have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) with processor Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo). Sony Xperia XZ is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8331
64 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8332.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia XZ?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3'', PDAF & laser AF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia XZ?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3'' and features like HDR

What colors does the Sony Xperia XZ come in?

The Sony Xperia XZ is available in the following colors: Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Sony Xperia XZ?

The Sony Xperia XZ scores 124792 points in AnTuTu 7.