Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

alienufoweird

I've been using the device for more than a year and never had a problem with it and never found it lacking in anything because it does everything especially in the screen department where you can easily enjoy a 4K HDR movie when you're on a trip or on vacation which is awesome and the camera quality is amazing especially at night. For me this is a perfect device and unless someone puts another smartphone with a 4K screen on the market I'm keeping this for at least 3 more years.

alienufoweird

It's a 4K HDR screen dude, Sony had them since the first xz premium device in 2017 and now they also have it on their latest xperia one device that launched in february. Where have you been living, under a rock? Plus they have one of the best cameras on the market.

1008ConceptsListGuy

what in the world? 765 ppi? but i predicted that iphone 12 was gonna have 750 ppi! that means sony is better than apple?! ok :|

aayushi

Hey guys!!! I am a loyal sony user and right now I am using Xperia XA1 ultra. i am looking to change my phone. Is XZ2 premium good enough? Also is buying from amazon safe?

Omar

Best phone ever made, two cons for it which is the stupid idiotic back design and no 3.5 mm jack other than that it's worth all apples phones combined, hope next sony premium won't be with stupid design or screen like 21:9 please make like this without stupidity

Anonymous

I'm wondering did Sony sell any BT headset or Type-C to 3.5mm converter after removing that from body. I don't think even Sony workers doesn't want to buy that. Why the hell Sony thinks only that how can he rob customer's pockets? Just another devilish company...

joe

get a textured skin or case

alienufoweird

If you would've watched some youtube reviews and even the review from gsmarena you would've seen that it is a very slippery and hard to hold phone that's why a case is very recommended. I'm using the spigen rugged armor case and it is great to hold and use.

Andy

Had it for 1 week already... Great performance and batterylife. Worst material and design. In the week I had it, it slipped out of my hands, felt from the table, chair, basically every place I put it. Not thought through. Very dissapointing.

vrvly

You can do some workout then, no point to complain about long time obvious thing. If you want it you will use it, brick or not.

vrvly

You miss codecs or right player with them, it should support what it should, but bt quality is incomparable to wired anyway. About car holder, there are plenty and original may be better, should try different one.

Mdr00

Very rare unit im using xz2 compact now maybe after 6 months i will definitely find this unit to replace my compact.

ROWAN

How much Sony xz2 price in USA)🙃🙃🙃

Anonymous

Not a safe website to buy from especially with the kind of price that you will be paying for it

manoj

I see one offer on dx.com website offering silver coloured xz2 premium at 514 $. This is, so far, the lowest price of this mobile I have ever seen. Please give remarks as to credibility and dependability of this website. I am looking to buy one for me from this website, but rather afraid of some cheap Chinese websites. Has anyone bought from dx.com ? Can I go with it and buy the mob. ?

ghencea RO

No jack no Radio really?

jack

no infra red sensor

jayinalaska

I have been using the xperia xz2 premium now for several weeks...i find it so much more satisfying to use than even my pixel 2xl. Better than my note 9...definitely miles better than my iPhone 8 plus. The camera can consistently produce better pictures than my pixel 2xl after taking time to learn how to use it properly and recognizing it's limits and tendencies. My kids love playing games and watching videos on the xz2 premium. The screen is on par or better than my samsung per my kids. The battery has settled in, and is performing slightly better than my pixel 2xl, and definitely better than my iPhone 8 plus. As long as Sony keeps moving in the right direction with their phones, I will happily be a loyal customer. Another thing...if the size and weight doesn't bother my 8 and 10 year old, it shouldn't bother you either. Those are just nitpicking things from people looking to find anything wrong with Sony phones.

alienufoweird

Note 9 is better for most consumers.

Anonymous

Hi who is the better xperia XZ2 or samsung note9

alienufoweird

On my phone i have my banking apps, amazon, ebay etc. that contain information which i and you wouldn't want exposed to the public so we want a certain level of protection for the phone which contains those apps. On the computer we have antiviruses and regular windows updates which help prevent hackers taking advantage of app or computer vulnerabilities to acces our documents but on a phone there is no such things instead we have patches that fix the bugs in the android software when found preventing criminals from taking advantage of such bugs to gain access to our phone and install screen recorders or various nefarious apps. Every electronic device with an internet connection can be hacked and have data stolen from them but if you regularly patch certain system files hacking said device becomes more difficult. If security updates weren't important no one would get them but EVERYONE gets regular security updates on their pcs, consoles, smart devices hell even refrigerators have security updates nowadays so why is a phone which holds all your important information and banking details not receiving those security updates ? Long gone are the days where phones were secure especially with all the information you have inside them, all your life is inside your phone so why shouldn't you want to protect it ? So take my advice and buy a different phone because sony isn't supporting this anymore.

Chap1

This is my question to u and to all others who bother us here,there,everywhere about updates-can u explain us in details why do u need all those updates?! Because i have 5 years old Sony Z3 and 6 years old Sony Z1,both work great- fsst and fluid,something that Samsung,Huawei and others can only dream about.

Shui8

Yes obviously. Maybe Xperia 1 can win over current P30 Pro for daylight & video recording, but definitely not in low lights department. While it will definitely better than XZ2 Premium, it can never beat the hardware goodies in P30 Pro, bigger sensor, bigger pixel size & the RYYB sensor, makes it the current champ on low lights department. Then Mate 30 Pro will came out this year around October, with better hardware than P30 Pro. Its a never ending cycle. But its good that Sony makes a right direction for their camera department now.

Bobfox888

Guys is the screen 4K all the time or is it just full hd with 4K reserved for playing videos - thanks

AimlesslyLost

I actually own this phone now, and I have to say, I absolutely love it. It's heavy, sure, but the reviewers all make it sound so much worse than it actually is. And it's chunky, but Sony has used that to their advantage by making it super comfortable to hold.

Anonymous

Exactly - who wants to carry around a fat brick in their pocket ?!?

Shak23

You do know the Mate 20 was made to rival 2019 flagship right obviously it will have a lead on the xz2 premium wait till xperia 1 comes wuth alpha technology hahah huawei will be on their knees

Anonymous

Like always to many Nay Sayers with superior Japan tech SONY.

Ziga_zg

To heavy :( 238g...... like a little brick

HoraraFUN

The specification said AptX HD. I check it with AptX checker and it said NO APTX support. It also failed to playback my music files of wma format >VBR 320kbps. It simply skips the files. My old Samsung Note 3 can play them back. How come a new high-end model can't? Do I need a codec pack? Please help. BTW, if you have to put it on a holder, say when driving, please note that it always clip on the power button.

HoraraFUN

The specification said AptX HD. I check it with AptX checker and it said NO APTX support. It also failed to playback my music files of wma format >VBR 320kbps. It simply skips the files. My old Samsung Note 3 can play them back. How come a new high-end model can't? Do I need a codec pack? Please help. BTW, if you have to put it on a holder, say when driving, please note that it always clip on the power button.

Vaio

excellent camera, SONY is back

MicK

Truly amazing pixel density, but screen-to-body ratio could be better.

alienufoweird

Just got the february update so apparently they changed it from monthly updates to quarter updates but the phone works great either way because apart from security the performance is still pretty much the same so top notch.

alienufoweird

I'm still stuck on November with mine, maybe i'll get the February one in march but that's still 2/3 😈 months old security update. I just hope we get Android 10 when that comes out next year and the phone works great in everything and battery life is great so no more obsessing over it.

Ammar

I have feb security patch on mine xz2 premium patch# 52.0.A.3.202

alienufoweird

This phone is great and works without a hitch but apparently it has been abandoned software wise. Last update for my phone was on OCT 30 which is more than 3 months ago so it has Android Pie but no more security updates or patches after that update so it's a nice phone with a marvelous 4K screen but if you're looking for extra security and timely updates this phone is to be avoided. Is anyone beyond OCT 30 with the updates ?

alienufoweird

Sensor size and pixel size + more manual controls doesn't make the camera automatically better when it comes to pictures because sensor type and quality also matters so either my cousin has a bad camera on his M20pro or it's the software's fault either way the camera on the xz2p is not worse and actually does better in some situations regardless of the sensor size. I have my xz2p updated and the colors look natural to me and i did try to play with pro mode and change some settings but not that much difference either way. Be it as it may it is still a 19MP camera so there is a drop in quality either way and since the AI of the Huawei phone changes the settings automatically it will probably be more suitable for less knowledgeable people. To each his own i guess as i myself prefer and love the 16:9 aspect ratio over the strange 19.5:9. Either phone you're getting they're both good enough for the average consumer but another thing the xz2p is loud af when compared to most other phones especially since it has both front firing speakers. Overall i prefer the XZ2p for some of the subtle differences plus i already had burn in on my S8 because if i din't i wouldn't had even bought a new phone so i am biased against amoled screens which most phones have these days.

alienufoweird

If you need radio then this isn't the phone for you and it is heavy but not uncomfortable since it's balanced pretty well. The 4K screen makes it up for the extra weight.

alienufoweird

I never got any saturation with the xz2p and i did own an S8 previusly so i know what saturation looks like as for the red/pink hues i can't tell you since i rarely or never take indoor shots but if they're there then i haven't noticed them.

Shui8

I'm coming from a lot of Xperia flagship before switch to Huawei. No, no matter what, Mate 20 camera are superior than XZ2 premium in many aspects, be it low lights or daylight. In fact, manual mod on Mate 20 are more advance than Xperia. U cant beat physics, Mate 20 pro camera sensor are bigger, and even vanilla Mate 20 has the same camera sensor size as XZ2 premium, its pixel size are bigger at 1.6 micron than 1.22 micron inside XZ2 Premium. Are u aware that Mate 20 Master AI 2.0 didnt oversaturate colors anymore? Unlike the previous P20 Pro. And on my observation, only normal XZ2 retains natural colors. Starts from XZ2 Premium & XZ3, they add a bit of vibrancy to colors. But it still not far off from natural. Accept it, & looks like next XZ4 camera might be a game changer from Sony.

Anonymous

Yeah I agree you - Have been using Sony from Ericson days its the best. And if you look at the interface of the Huawei you will see it is a direct copy of the Sony....

baijoo

ewwwwww in 2019 will people but a radio like phone? 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm (6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 in) Weight 236 g (8.32 oz) better i will live without mobile :p

Anonymous

Bullshit! XZ2 premium produce very saturated colors and red/pink hues in indoor shots.

alienufoweird

Everyone is saying that but my cousin has a Mate 20 Pro and I put them side by side taking night pictures and videos and the xz2p always comes on top so either his phone has a bad sensor or you're all so biased towards Sony that it hurts. Online comparisons shows the same things plus the xz2p has natural colors and not that oversaturated bullshit.

afshindk

I've always been using Sony phones xperia z2 ,z3 , z3plus but I'm not happy for Xperia zx2 Premium Badly, since I bought a broken speaker for 4 months, I used very little because I have another phones for my work ,It's been 10 days that I've been waiting for repair and I'm thinking of my latest phone from Sony

An

Coming soon,Sony Xperia XZ4 or N1 triple camera. Anniversary 10th Xperia..

Shui8

Guess what? Its been killed by Huawei Mate 20 Pro. - You cant beat physics. Bigger camera sensor & bigger pixel size are always better, not to mention manual mod on Huawei's phone are a lot better, including 40mp resolution RAW support. Lets wait for the next XZ4, wether its any good or not. But by then, P30 Pro will came out as well, & definitely will improve the already excellent low light shooter Mate 20 Pro has.

ade

low light the best 2018

alienufoweird

Don't need to, i can do without music for half an hour the time it takes to charge this device to 50% which will last you all day of music playback and messaging. If you can't do that then this phone is not for you.

alienufoweird

Benchmarks are not accurate tests. Do this charge your phone to max and do a battery test then discharge it to half and do another then another at full charge and see if you get consistent numbers which you'll probably won't since benchmarks are not 100% accurate and have a huge margin of error so don't rely on them too much. Befor android pie this phone was ranked in the double digits on antutu benchmark and now after it's on 6th place so software also plays a part on benchmarks.

alienufoweird

What are you on about ? Burn in on an lcd screen in 3 months ? Did you used it next to a flame or in the desert for hours to get that ? It's a ridiculous claim but if it is true then please provide pictures so we can see what state your device is in. Hou can the usb brake if it is baked into the chassis ? It is impossible to brake this unintentionally. 0 issues since launch it actually got faster with android 9 and then you went and bought an amoled screen phone which will DEFINITELY get burn in after a year so good luck with that. Either you got an S9 instead of this which got burn in since samsung phone do that after a while so now you're butt hurt talking shit or you're the unluckiest man to own a sony device. Using this phone since November and had 0 issues.

Naz

Sony phones are quality

Anonymous

I had XZ2 premium but its screen burns in only after 3 months of usage and its glass back has hairline cracks even though I didn't drop it a single time. And then USBC port breaks. There are many issues to own a sony device. I bough S9 plus and not a single issue and very happy with it.

Charles

Hello, i just got my sony xperia xz2 premium and this phone is a beast ! anyway, i ran the antutu bench mark on it and it says that the battery capacity is 3400mah. any suggestions ? why is it 3400 mah instead of the advertised 3540mah ?

Cookoo

But can you charge it and have headphones on ?

alienufoweird

Hey, i just did some tests on mine and i can explain what's going on : apparently sony won't let you manually increase the iso on the camera maybe from fear of burning the sensor or breaking something (people are stupid and pointing the sensor to the sun with this setting might burn the sensor or maybe cause other problems) so in manual mode the maximum iso available is 12800 from what i can tell BUT if you take pictures in auto and the ,,high sensitivity mode,, kicks in the iso goes up to 51200 iso depending on how dark it is and you can see this by taking several pictures in pitch dark area and looking at their properties. As for the video maybe it's the same deal but i can't tell since the properties of the file on the phone doesn't show the iso but you can take a video in pitch black conditions and transfer it to a pc and check for yourself also there is no pro mode for video just auto so you can't change the iso as you please. Hope this explanation helps and all i can say is that i compared this camera against a p20pro and a mate20pro plus an iphone and it bested them in most cases especially in low light conditions so just enjoy the phone and use the camera as it because it's a great camera overall.

alienufoweird

What better features do other smartphones have ? This is more than enough for a normal consumer like me that isn't a photographer and has a regular pc to download the pictures and videos i take on an hdd or just put them on the cloud, i got a 256GB sd card with some 4K hdr movies on it in case i'm bored wherever i go either on vacation or just around town, i actually wrecked my S8 headphone jack because of my job (it got filled with gunk and it eventually broke and was unusable so no HJ is a plus for me), i don't play games so the refresh rate would be useless (a welcomed feature but useless for me nonetheless). It comes down to personal preference and i personally love this device, it has a great screen, a battery that lasts me all day, some heft to it so i can feel it in my pocket and not wonder where it is plus it's loud AF when compared to other flagships like the P20pro, Mate20pro, iphone etc. Plus even if i don't take allot of pictures but when i need it this camera is the best camera on any phone i've seen including the above mentioned which i was able to compare it with and it took waaay better pictures even with less megapixels. It comes down to personal preference in the end plus i love that it has no notch and a flat screen since before this i had the samsung S8 and got annoyed with that screen in the long run, i don't particularly like curved screens or notches and amoled screen have too much color plus the burn in effect which i previously got on my S8 after 1 year of normal use which was another factor that pushed me towards this device.

Anonymous

XZP form factor with rounded corners Minimal bezels Notchless Headphone jack Dual camera OLED display Chrome, Black, Gold, Pink color variants Sidemounted fp sensor IP65/68 rating 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Wireless charging 4000mAh battery Do this and Sony win

HugoSteger

But with low internal storage, no headphone jacks, and no better screen refresh rate. I don't see why having a 4k display, night camera, and even having front facing speaker makes this thing a premium device. Meanwhile, other flagships offer more features that are more important than what the XZ2 premium has.

gilvanio

51200 only using dual cam...

XZP

i think the 51200 is on video recording, i might be wrong

XZP

Been using samsung evo 256gb micro sd on my XZP for a year and half no issue at all

Kate

What memory card should I use? I've had this phone for a month and it won't recognize my old card which is a MicronJapan microsd XC 1. Customer support says I can use microsd XC 1. At this point, I wouldn't mind just buying a new card but if you can recommend one that actually works for your device. And did anyone else have this kind of issue?

Anonymous

Guys, i just bought this phone, xz2 premium, android ver 8.0.0, internet said that the iso for camera is 51200, but i try to search there no 51200, there's only 12800. And i cant find iso setting on video mode. Plz, need help

Peterkin262

Got mine a few weeks back. Not sure why its getting crap reviews, I think its superb, all the foibles of its predecessor the XZ Premium fixed. Buttry smooth operation, very fast, AWESOME camera especially in low light and a phenomenal screen. It maybe Sony;s best kept secret with only EE in the UK currently offering it on contract, but its well worth getting, especially if you’re on EE and perhaps more so if you’re looking to upgrade from an older Z5 Prermium.

gilvanio

My phone received the update. Region US.

ChrisTof

So, nobody really got the update yet? Good Sony..

marOOn1231

I got one. Yes it little heavy and big screen but I don't care. Important for me is big battery and clear picture even at night. Music is also quite nice. I can use headphone through cable included in box.

gilvanio

I realized that I copied the wrong link...here is the right one:

gilvanio

but don´t do it. There is a problem called "android attest key " ..I don´t know exzactly how it affects the phone, but this procedure disable it. It ´s better stay where you are....

gilvanio

the link is here:

ChrisTof

Really? So worst camera after update? That stupid..:(

Refael

Can I ask you how exactly did you change a country to USA on your Xperia XZ2P please?

gilvanio

I forced an update using newflash and changing region to USA...camera changed a bit and I didn't like it. Image quality is not so good as before.

ChrisTof

Did anyone actually received android 9.0? If yes, are there any actual changes to the camera? Thanx

alienufoweird

A 4K screen that makes your jaw drop, the ability to see in the dark thanks to the double camera implementation which transform the night to day so night pictures and videos come out amazing plus the details in the daytime pictures look way better than the mate20pro and p20pros 40MP sensor which is a feat by itself which left my cousin speechless because he thought his camera was better but i beat it in every comparison, front facing double speakers which sound loud af and no joke there these speakers are the loudest i ever heard in a phone and the audio quality is great, phone themes by default without using any launchers which look great and great performance with no hiccups. This phone is more than i wanted, so glad i got this instead of the S9+ (i had the S8 before this). Don't get me wrong this phone is heavy and bulky/square when compared to these recent long and slim phones and i love that but a casual user will have problems with its shape so try it out before buying it.

Darryl Banks

So what exactly is premium about this bezel poc?

xXENDER FREAKXx

You're not alone with the 16:9 aspect ratio display, most of the time I still prefer it more than 18:9 aspect ratio, because it's widely supported no matter what app you're using. With 16:9, u can watch videos without having big chunky black bars; u get to fill up all the space of your screen without the need to zoom in (aka cropping). Though, one downside in my own opinion is that the bigger smartphones are harder to hold. I have no problems holding onto my older Z and X series high-end flagships since they're 5.2" anyway, but when it comes to holding onto my XPERIA Z5 PREMIUM, XPERIA XZ PREMIUM or XPERIA XZ2 PREMIUM, things get a little uncomfortable. It definitely feels better holding onto my XPERIA XZ2 PREMIUM as compared to my previous two, but it's still feels uncomfortable, now this is where a 18:9 aspect ratio display comes in thanks to its shorter width

Levinz

Already two weeks with the device. So far so good👍 Can't denied I'm a Sony fans from my last device Z2 three years back then. My Z2 are still in good condition just lacked of internal storage for application so I decided to switch to XZ2P. The main reason I bought XZ2P is the camera performance.

alienufoweird

A strange thing about this device which I cannot wrap my head around is when you activate the main camera the camera itself makes a white noise continuously while it's active. I'm thinking maybe it's the EIS making that noise but if someone can explain it clearly it would help because it doesn't make any sense for that noise to exist. Oh and for those who want to switch the 3 bottom buttons layout (back o the left side) the only way I found to do it is from developer options¬Force RTL layout but it changes everything backwards/on the opposite side which I kinda like but to someone it might be confusing.

alienufoweird

Been playing with it for a couple of hours and this phone is what I was missing with all these slim bezesless designs finally something with a little oomph to it. I like my devices strong and sturdy and this phone delivers while offering great thermals and a breathtaking 4K HDR display. Maybe I'm one of the few that prefers the 16:9 aspect ratio with video cutouts up and down instead of on the sides or having to zoom in to see all screen in a phone but to each its own. As for the weight I kinda like it because I can feel the phone in my pocket and it also feels like a very sturdy device.

alienufoweird

You don't have to date it, just buy it and use it as a phone. It is expensive as hell but all phones are when they first come out, next summer it will cost half it's current price.

The beast

It's out of my league

A smart Shooter

Please dont say bad thing about china phones. I love china phones now. I deeply love it so much

alienufoweird

I read something about the screen not being as bright in sunglight or as color accurate, what are your opinions because I know phone reviews are biased in cases. What phone were you using before and how does this compare ?

cvsingh

Indeed the phone is huge in size and a bit more weight than a regular phone(50g heavier) but the performance is far better than any of its companions. I bought it last week and waited for myself to make an opinion before i actually put it to real use and i am impressed by it. Size can be get used to.

Hi

Great device, loving its size and unusual design but I might wait for xz3 premium which could be equiped with quad bayer sensor

alienufoweird

The cpu and gpu on that phone is a joke, can't even do 960fps in 2018. That phone is for casual users that just want a phone and not a multimedia center like most of those that buy the xz2 with it's 4K hdr screen and 1080 960fps camera which alone are worth around 250 euro.

alienufoweird

Every AMOLED phone i had got burn in within a year so LCD is the only option at this point which i haven't tried, it's thicker to better dissipate heat duh and it works plus by dissipating heat better than other phones the processor can work better than on other phones. Have you even used more than 2 phones in your life ?

alienufoweird

There is no similar phone on the market, show me a phone with a 4K HDR display and a 19MP camera with amazing low light performance and high ISO etc. The reason it's so expensive is because it is one of a kind on the current market but the XZ3 pemium should be coming out next year so that's maybe when the price will drop. I am debating whether to buy this also and as of now it's 700 euro which is too much for me but i need a new phone since my old one just broke.

alienufoweird

It's water and DUST proof so you can drop it in water and also get it dirty with mud without it probably not getting damaged BUT salt water is corrosive so think of the phone protected against sand from the beach or dust from your home getting in and fresh water so you can use it in the rain no problem, wash it if it's dirty and if you drop it in a puddle which is filled with dirt it will be ok. Just google ip6* protection.

rama31

Does it is waterproof or water resistant?

popr

Specifications of XZ2 Premium on GSM Arena say that the MicroSD card of up to 512GB is supported. The official site: however says that MicroSDXC with up to 400GB is supported. So, is it possible to use 512GB card? Is there anyone using such a card?

Nacy

Is the multi user and guest mode still avilable

nystaa

Got mine a week ago, every day since has been full of pleasant discoveries. Its a 'beast' in all aspects important to me. I appreciate a non-invasive stylish UI, battery, sound & video and camera extra features, especially the IO>Memory>CPU>GPU interconnectivity is smooth. It`s really Premium .!.

Combonary

I just got mine and it's wonderful. Even the dynamic vibration I thought I wouldn't like is nice lol. 16:9 display with no notch is just what I need.

SmallStar

Yeah, it's a good phone. I love it and I really want to own it in my hand. However the price of this phone is a bit high if comparing to other Brands for similar Camera Display, Audio, Design Battery & Processor, Specifications ect. (each phone is unique and has it's advantages & Disadvantages; it's better in some points, but other products or brands with similar price have even more better points). If it's a bit cheaper, I might have owned it since the day it came to the market in my country. However for this price, I'm still thinking about choosing it or a similar performance phone in lower price.

Combonary

Thanks for the response, that was as a good a comparison as I wanted to get.

Anonymous

pocophone ips display is very sharp and bright. my eyes have too much strain from amoled so i have to stick to ips panels for all my smartphone needs. the pocophone battery life is excellent and it charges very fast too. battery on sony is not that good probably becuase of the 4K display require more energy. camera is acceptable, but the xz2p is better specially in low light. speaker is ok, but doesn't have the stereo setup as the sony so i recommend ear phones. it does have 3.5mm jack unlike sony the sony is too unwieldy to handle comfortably. it's quite tiring to use because of its weight and overly wide body. for example, i can't even snap a selfie with my right hand because the side of my palm is applying pressure to the shutter button on the side, at that point the controls on the screen disappears for some reason. to get around this i set the timer for 3 seconds then quickly compose the frame before the shutter releases or try to use my left hand

Combonary

Well that counts but there's also different perspectives to it. The pocophone has a few network downsides here in the US. The price is extremely good but a few things might make getting the more expensive XZ2 Premium (@$760 vs 340 poco).

kgbme

The only comparison I would need is that Xiaomi Pocophone F1 costs 300 euros and this is 900 euros and only a little bit better - and only in some areas. I love what Sony is doing with their developer web site, having open ROMs; but, it's just too much money, as proven.

Combonary

Can you give a basic comparison between your XZ2 Premium and Pocophone? I actually want to get one or the other. Battery life, camera, speaker quality, display quality and such. Thank you

Anonymous

Has anyone experienced phantom scrolling with the XZ2P? for example, using the youtube app I scroll down to the comments area and keep moving down several pages then I touch the display with my finger applying some pressure and suddenly the phone scrolls back up to the beginning until I remove my finger. I always have to touch the display microseconds otherwise it would scroll up for no reason. this also happened to my compact model too if I remember correctly. The pocophone I have doesn't show this behaviour... scroll down down, apply pressure with finger and page stage where it is. No crazy scrolling

Uzjal

Well just ignore all hatred reviews, I am just much impressed with the camera of xz2 premium, I am much pixel Peeper and believe me, xz2 premium has the highest level of details and the bokeh is just like that it was shot with dslr, I've never seen such a great bokeh, I admit that Sony was not much good in cameras but that has been changed and now I think that Sony has best camera, and all other things have already been proven to be great, far better than iPhone X and evwn new iPhones, Sony you made me your fan with this

Tommy Ward

China and its phones are a joke

Anonymous

I had the wifi disconnecting issue with the X Compact I believe. I have no problems with this XZ2P which I bought recently. I wish the battery was as good as the Compact line but overall it's acceptable

Tech Tareq

Did you face any issues with wifi reception or signal drop? I had Sony phones in the past and suffered wifi and signal dropping with XZ1 Compact.

vrvly

Currently captures the highest amount of color detail and colors are at its best with f1.8 and triple layer sony sensor if compared to others. What is shame though is lack of better hdr than p20pro, raw shooting option, more and automatic stacking(more of stacked photos, Samsung got 12) and hdr - because thats what auto mode is about. Also Quality is degraded if used 17mp in stead of 19mp, what should be used automatically in bright daylight. Also sensor without bayer is the brightest from all phones, but otherwise is useless - hdr is worse in low light(bright areas) and resolution is too small in daylight while the noise stays anyway. Raw in p20pro for example means you can capture 40mp monochrome photo. Surely have you seen how sharp is 20mp one(pattern on building finally visible - impossible even on sony sensors with high color resolution. That to say I'm not a big fan of monochrome photography, but not having that option amd just noisy output is very bad customer care, even more if All others got it available on their phones. My years old phone can capture raws and that means u got control over quality and original files of your jpeg if needed. Thats very important. But well, as casual shooter you will be satisfied the most.

handyfan

it is NOT weird at all to see a flagship 16:9. That's your biased and media influenced taste. The masses can be brainwashed by the media and youtube guys that 18:9 is better and more modern and they believe it. From what I am reading here and in other places, there are lots of Sony fans who appreciate this flagship phone in 16:9 including me.

Tech Tareq

Please share your thoughts...I am planning to get one...

uchihaa

Finally got my new phone - the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium! Phones practically set up, apps all installed, just transferring my music and holiday photos onto it, and then all sorted to put the sim card in and set my chrome Z5 Premium as a spare

Tech Tareq

Glad that you have this device. In fact I could not find any one around me using a Sony phone now a days.. every one is after Apple or Samsung, Huawei or Xiaomi. I am very much interested to buy this beauty but need to know some real in hand user experience from a guy like you...Can you please update us more regarding battery, stereo speaker, touch interface, any heating issues, call quality, wifi reception, signal reception etc. I had an XA2 Ultra but had to sell it because of poor wifi reception...thanks

momo

Not sure how my original reviews got deleted. It has been almost a month since i got the XZ2P with the ear duo bundle. Before that i was using the Iphone X until i got this phone. I've been using XZ2P ever since. Overall it's a great phone especially the camera. I've been taking photos with both the iPhone X & XZ2P. XZ2P pictures comes out a bit better and most of the time it provides more details. XZ2P provides better low light photos. I added few more photos comparisons between the 2 phones. All shots were taken in auto mode with both phones. iPhone X (Left) vs XZ2P (Right). XZ2P camera improved lot compare to previous Sony Phones.

Matthew moniz

Best display in the world. 4k hdr sony processor display. Most accurate colors and detail. Best camera, especially in low light. Only phone to record in 4k hdr quality. Display is 16 by 9 ratio, while all other phones are 18 by 9. Phone is wide and heavy. Comfortable to hold. Wow phone feels solid and premium. No other phone feels like this. The back of the phone is like a mirror and wow its beautiful. Everyone asking what phone it is. If you want the best phone, buy this phone. If you want best display and camera, buy this phone. If you want solid and premium, buy it now. It's easily worth $1000.

Anonymous

Don't listen to other reviews who's main complaints seem to stem from the phones visuals. Yes, visuals matter, but that is a very subjective topic. Instead, go look at this phone in person. This phone has a wonderful build quality that just can't be ignored. Build quality is something that doesn't translate well over video, so you'll really need to go take a look. I guarantee you will be impressed! Finally, while most phones are throwing an extra camera in, none have really innovated a breakthrough such as what this phone has done. Granted, in another year or so others will surely jump on. Another reason to see this phone in person is simply so you can enjoy the screen! It is shocking how vibrant and crisp it is. I'll end here but if there is anything you take away from my review, it's that you need to actually go see this phone in person.

samsoong

Ok, so it's heavy, but the camera at night is crazy... The phone feels expensive in your hand, everything else makes sense... I think the only thing I don't like is the finger sensor, but it's better than what it is in the xz2, and after using it for a month, it's actually not bad at all but you must have a cover... I LOVE THE FACT you can open the Sim card with your finger rather than a pin head.. Surprisingly the speakers are loud, it's loud to a point that I had to reassure my self that the phone is still a water proof phone... I wish the screen at night was a little dimmer at night.. I came from Moto z2 and let me tell you, xz2 premium is so reliable, fast, and expensive... One more note, this phone never ever heated up... Even when I am charging it and using it.... good job designer. Good job Sony.

bigmoe87

I'm seriously trying to find a reason to convince myself that this is a good phone in anyway possible and i really cant, amazingly hideous, thicker than phones from 2012 for no apparent reason, LCD screen, the only thing is the processor and it's not like this is the only device sports that processor, nothing special about it but it's price!

bigmoe87

yea, and Blackberry was once the best phone you could buy, it's all in the past

Kuba

phone is a joke, with joke price tag. go buy any chinese brand instead

Anonymous

Just give up Sony. Nobody is buying these fat, chunky phones with their awkward FP placement, lack of OIS and no headphone jack.

Anonymous

Hope Sony will implement quad audio dac in their phones, because I don't understand how can they sit passive while LG is getting better at audio department. Sony in the past was the best at audio quality but today, I'm not sure of that.

Shui8

16:9 ratio? A lot smaller bezels? A lot better battery life? Even better design? Bigger screen? Headphone jack? Flagship grade camera? Flagship performance? Save half of your money & buy vanilla Mate 10. XZ2 Premium is not 2 times better than Mate 10.

Anonymous

The difference is also obvious when you put it in your pocket. Some think it's too heavy. Some don't. Let's just leave it. Both camps cannot convince the other.

Anonymous

They are all made of glass. Drop them and they break. No difference.

Anonymous

It can break but not too soon like fragile Samsung.

Dave

No headphone jack, no OIS, how is that premium? Sony, wake up!

Robin

Reduce the price..

F1racer

This is absolutely a high-end phone, precision crafted, innovative, daring, and well thought out. Is it perfect, by no means, but what phone today is? Samsung? Iphone? Pixel? I would say Sony plays in the space Mercedes, BMW plays in the luxury car market. Samsung is the Toyota/Lexus/Acura space. Those in the know will still differentiate between German performance, and Japanese practicality. Samsung got it's mass market presence not because it made a better phone, but because it cut corners to give carriers the larger profit margins and became defacto. I'm not sure what all the users and reviews are complaining about with the fingerprint. Let's be practical and realistic with physical space. The back houses a set of kick butt dual camera setup, where would you put the f.p. sensor otherwise? The trade off is either a kick butt camera, or a slight inconvenience of bending the finger a bit and get over it. I think people are becoming so spoiled and probably a symptom of an out-of-control social media as well, that reviews have lost sight of what's important, what compromises are needed in real life, and market choices/segments products compete in. There's no authority here, and it's all he say she say. I'll take Sony's quality and innovation anytime of the day, over the exaggerated Samsung specifications, flashy exterior, and inferior internal parts, and they've not become impossibly expensive as well. The lack of excitement on the Note9 is a great example. I can't think of a single cutting edge technology on the Galaxy phone line in the last 3 or 4 generations, in fact not since the Galaxy S2 / Note 2. Oh, a curved screen doesn't count as a technological innovation. The smartphone market is exciting because of what Sony puts out. There's the high ISO, there's the 4K screen, there's the active vibration audio, LDAC, the list goes on. Yes the form factor is a bit larger, but keep in mind there's wireless charging, there's the dual camera, and the battery power needed for the 4K screen, and all the other goodies. There's also people complaining about the 4k screen not being necessary, well how about using cars as an example. We don't have roads to support cars with over 160hp, but that doesn't stop people from buying cars with 500+ hp all the time. You know what's unnecessary, a curved edge screen. Good taste, that's what's lacking in the mass market today. So, in short, if you're discriminating, and value the finer things in life, yes, the Sony is for you. A Mercedes E class is grossly overpriced when compared to a Honda Accord, with comparable hp. But really you don't need a lot of intelligence to know these two products are not in the same category. If you're don't have discriminating taste and value "practicality" then the likes of Samsung, One+, Pixel is for you. Oh and people complaining about the 16x9 screen ratio? do you even know what you're talking about. 16x9 is the standard HD 4K screen ratio, and for better multimedia consumption. 18x9 is not. so who said 18x9 is the new emerging standard?? and how does it work better? other than it being narrower and easier to hold by lazy people that aren't willing to use both hands. Since when has one-handed operation of a cell phone become an industry standard?? and just because you have a website, doesn't mean your information or point of view is correct. Remember the Facebook mess. Knowledge is power, and the lack of it is ignorance, and that's dangerous

Anonymous

the good great screen great rom hight performance the bad heavy design like phone from 2014

Ulysses Dwight

I know a lot of people here dislike the design on this phone but it comes down to personal preference, really. For me I've always been waiting for a new big 16:9 phone for a year now. yes, I heard about the gaming phone Razer released at the end of last year but I did not like it because it does not have waterproofing (I'm fond bringing my phone in the bathtub) and as per reviews, the speakers which really sounded awesome is unfortunately a dirt magnet. why 16:9? because I like it that way. well, I know some people would say that it looks outdated but the ratio is actually great for watching movies on the go, at home or while even taking a bath. those elongated phones can do that too, i know but did you not notice? it made everything seems smaller and I don't like it (i like watching Kdrama and those elongated phones makes me want to buy a magnifying glass to read subtittles). I want it big hahaha. and 18:9 screen makes the keyboard for someone like me with a big thumb and large sized palm uncomfortable, it's too cramped. and 18:9 is so elongated that it makes it a difficult feat to reach the top part of the phone while holding it to check for notifications but yeah, I guess it takes practice. I have an 18:9 phone for months after i got the xz2 premium but i have not got used to it. (my iphone 7 plus was damaged, so i needed to buy something to replace it and i thought an 18:9 phone to go with the trend but sadly going with it is not the best idea.) bezeless? I have a big hand and it is very difficult to type in a message without those thin bezels on the sides of the phone. I need to hold my phone while typing (really?)! and without those thin bezels on the sides, my skin just beneath the area of my thumb always touches the screen and enters the corresponding letters beneath it which makes it very annoying. bezels on the top and the bottom? I agree. they could have made it more thinner but that would make the phone look like somewhat a box and then people like you will again think of what to complain like, why it is not proportioned and maybe, why is it soo boxy?. yeah? lol without the headphone jack? I agree they shouldn't have followed suit with other brand names that removed it. It has it's pro's, I know and for some people, it is a deal breaker but for those who always complains of something about "looks outdated"? """ hahaha wtf? """ what if i will tell you too that a headphone jack is sooo 2015 and now that it's 2018, why should they place a fckn headphone jack? - are you following? yeah... for people like me, we like 16:9 too and it is a dealbreaker for us. XZ2 premium is not for everyone and Sony is not forcing you to buy it. but as for me and for most of us who likes 16:9 aspect ratio and who likes bezels, Sony definitely has its place in our pockets. It is my first sony phone, xz2 premium. I was using samsung a lot before, S and note series and after Note 5, i planned to upgrade but you know hmmm it went kaboom and so tried and bought the iphone 7 plus and then iphone thought of why should we not make it more like a remote control? so they made an elongated screen and did not stopped there and also included a notch which seems to me like an IR blaster, then samsung followed suit except for the notch but then, still I told myself that I needed to be somewhere else. heavy? what the!!! is your hand a weighing machine or something? OMG! thick? it has a very good grip than the very thin iphone x when your typing or scrolling but well ofcourse, if you'll just hold it and not actually use it, I may like those thin sized phones. bad camera app.? - I'm not getting why third parties keeps making an app when the one that comes with the phones are are great. sony made a very good phone with xz2 premium but I also have some things that I like that they would have included on this device. like OIS and it would be great if they could make a gimbal for their phones too.

Tr

Unless you have toddler hand or bionic hand with exact weight reader built in., you will barely feel the different between 230gr xz2 premium, 200gr note 9,iphone 200gr iPhone 8plus. Stop exaggerating. Okay mate 10pro only 170 gr, we will see how heavy the mate20 pro. It is likely around 200gr.

Anonymous

Those phones are all way lighter than XZ2P, except for iPhone X Plus which hasn't been released yet. Stop giving the wrong information.

Anonymous

I just want Jack, Side FP/On Screen FP, non Ugly Fat Design so maybe Fire the Sony Designer who created this ugly model.

Tann Hauser

Indeed... But SBH90 headphones are just the right stuff for no headphone jack phones, wired USBC/bt optional, charging while wired connected. But too expensive (159 bucks!?) Id be tempted for a no jack phone, only IF those came in the box included

BudarLovesTech

Why you removed the 3.5 mm jack? So disappointing.

Anonymous

Huge, thick, heavy, removal of headphone jack, and lcd is not unique at all

Tr

So why people only complaining xz2 premium heavy and big. Not note 9, mate 10, mate20, iPhone x plus. You see how bias are they.

CptPower

Man yes but this phone is just too heavy for wearing in pockets in pants. I dont want to carry belt as well. This is huge no. When i enter the plane they sack me out because it wont flight with this extra weight :-)

Karim ADHAM

I hope with the Xperia Xz2 Premium battery would last long since no head set then we will need to join most of the day logging our Blue Tooth Headset which means battery has to keep up awake and available. I hope so. Anyway Sony has to put more for the Battery long lasting and for Higher Quality ingredients which will make smartphones last longer.

Bagas Satya

Maybe next two years, sony is always too slow, others have made dual camera since long ago, with sony sensor, this year with this phone they finally made it. About design others also have made this kind of design, metal frame with antenna line since long ago, sony finally apply this design last year.

Bagas Satya

The advantage of thick phone is its hard to bend, so let see the drop test.

Anonymous

Sony made a huge mistake with this phone. The vibration motor that nobody likes has made it 236grams and 13mm thick. Although, Sony has finally fixed its bad low light photography problems. People want features like optical zoom, oled screens, larger batterys, 512 onboard memory, 6gb Ram, standard dual sims, stock android, free phone case, headphone jack etc, etc....

Anonymous

Waiting for YouTubers reviews to drop test, bend test, etc.. And see the results.. XZ2 is durable, i hope so for xz2 premium..

Anonymous

Heavyweight Sony doesn't break when you drop it?

Tann Hauser

Yes you can. Bcs its not about being able to, but choosing not to. Japanese here cherish originality first. And replicating same as 99% of OEMs design out there is not their creative drive. You might see similarities here and there, but its their unique design overall non the less. Heck even their first mobile Duo cam setup here is sth working on completely different premises than the rest. Just search out a bit about the rest of Sonys products...you ll see a pattern....difference, originality, as in tech, so in design.

George T.

I cannot understand why Sony is not able to make a slim phone, with small bezels. All that Oppo, Motto, Poco, Loco whatever chinese brands are able to do it. Not to mention Apple and Samsung..

Anonymous

Buy lightweight Samsung and it will break when you drop it.

Mr Bluesman

It might be on par with these phones, the industry is almost crossing the unnaceptable line of weight and size for a phone - I'm shocked that a 7" phone already exists (Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and some Huaweis).

Anonymous

u will fall

Anonymous

Why is it this HEAVY?

Tr

In term of size and weight it should be on par with note 9,mate 20, and perhaps new iPhone x plus.

Mr Bluesman

So weird to see a 16:9 flagship ish phone in 2018. And so heavy, my pants would fall if I'd carry this brick in my pocket.

Nekomimi

I dont remember degrading sony brand in my last comment. Do i?

Anonymous

Lol

Anonymous

With that pessism never gets no where mate. Lkl

CptPower

Sony really should go out of bussiness every year they offer more and more crap. I cant even look at the phone. 236 grams really? Even most tablets arent that heavy. And thick like it have 10k mAh battery but no. Sony speciality to make clowns of customers and phones instead of offering something trully special.

Nekomimi

I still wish to get this phone but damn 999$. It cost me a year or more to get this with just 300$ salary. T.T

Dan

Thanks for the explanation.

Tann Hauser

Utter nonsense...thats a rant from 3 years ago. This phone does better lowlight than any without any tripods...

Tann Hauser

Yeah, sure...you have to have excellent router bandwith for 4k native streaming, its lots of data to stream. Even my 10mbit home router lags, even with my wired TVs 4k streaming, 2k it can run flawlessly tho. ... and store wifis are usually overcrowded. On mobile 4G, or free wide bandwith wifi, it would run 4k stream with no problem.

Dan

Tried this phone in a store. When I played 4k youtube videos, it lagged a lot under 2160p and 1440p, but was smooth under 1080p. The phone was using WiFi. Anyone know why?

Tann Hauser

New Xperia Noir movie video mode: :-)

AdamC

When I first touch the xz2p, I was shocked that the size and the weight is too terrible.....why sony have to make an awkward size and weight for it? I once owned z ultra and z5p and i keep on waiting for xz2p but its a disappointment.....i really hope they can produce something more slighter and lighter model in future ....

Anonymous

Finally,, someone who gets Sony presence in cell sensors.

Anonymous

Sony camera is only good if used with a tripod...

Anonymous

i m buying s9plus because sony xz2 premium is not coming to india till December. and xz2 price is around 1063 dollars in india and u can think about xz2 premium. i have no option i will buy s9lus. i m so sad

Tann Hauser

My list would be sans Pixel and iphone there, those hdr artefacts on Pixel are just too much for me, and a serious camera phone cant go without manual mode.... But you have every right to be a Sony Fan Boy :-), XZ2 Premium is just the strongest camera set out there, yes.

sony fan boy

camera comparison 1 sony xperia xz 2premium 2 Google pixle 2xl 3 Samsung Galaxy s9lus 4 huawei p20pro 4apple iPhone x 5 one plus 6 because of camera sony is 1000dollars

Tann Hauser

Alas, most of reviewers that tested it out there do agree on that point, it is the best.

Aan

the camera is very good, this is worthy of being 2018's best camera

Droditard

Most well educated people? Dafuq you talking about. I see people in my work using Xperia phones. Its called preference. The brand of your smartphone doesn't measure the level of your knowledge. You're a complete retard if you believe on that.

Predictive memorys

Sony designer said the 18:9 screen ratio is better for social media but XZ2 Premium is better for entertainment media because all the video ratio still 16:9. If compare screen dimensions XZ2 Premium to Note9, the Note9 has almost the same width as XZ2 Premium that means you don't get bigger screens but just taller screen when watching video movies.

AClient

I had the Galaxy S9+, I replaced it with Xperia xz2. S9/+ can not record phone conversation, Samsung service is rediculus (I'm located in Belgium), they tried to explain that Google's require to avoid phone call recording. Xperia xz2 is by far better

Raj

I am huge fan of Sony and regular customer for years... But i must say this sore words... Sony never learns on their own mistakes. Farewell.

shongohan

My only two "small" disappointments about this phone... -if is so big... could have a problem using it with a gimbal? -why sony is not handling a diferent configurations for the slow motion, for example as oneplus6 is doing that let to use slow motion function during one minute? then is more easy to choose the momment that you need

shongohan

Samsung Hype is HUGE and Sony is not very popular at this time... And what? I dont like a design with 0 bezels space... may be in the sony case they didnt do the best about screen available in comparison with the mobile dimensions but that is not a reason to justify that everybody is talking about the note9 and nobody about this fantastic sony xz2 premium... what is happening with the reviewers? the tech youtubers? I think that gsmarena will be honest (as always) about this phone capabilities and will be a reference about this time... when every web underate this phone... if really is my mistake I will trust in gsmarena but I think that is frankly underrated... and what is happening with dxomark? only upload a review when somebody from the mobile business finance it?

Anonymous

Lmao!! What a non sense comment!

Anonymous

Extremely high build quality, 4K HDR display is even better than the XZP, front-facing stereo speakers are nice and loud and clear, and camera is the best in any phone. Battery life is better than the XZP. Surprisingly, curved-back design does not slip or twirl at all when phone is in a silicone case. Now if only Sony would release this in a 6.5" phablet, we could discard our laptops.

sony fan boy

Don't listen to other reviews who's main complaints seem to stem from the phones visuals. Yes, visuals matter, but that is a very subjective topic. Instead, go look at this phone in person. This phone has a wonderful build quality that just can't be ignored. Build quality is something that doesn't translate well over video, so you'll really need to go take a look. I guarantee you will be impressed! Finally, while most phones are throwing an extra camera in, none have really innovated a breakthrough such as what this phone has done. Granted, in another year or so others will surely jump on. Another reason to see this phone in person is simply so you can enjoy the screen! It is shocking how vibrant and crisp it is. I'll end here but if there is anything you take away from my review, it's that you need to actually go see this phone in person.

Tann Hauser

Updated XZ2 Premium camera with Portrait and BnW modes, just in today:

XZP

yea.. mostly educated ppl will choose brand to show off, following the trend if not they will not squeeze in to their social group. sony is obviously not common in any group. but less feature ? well, u should read back last post I mentioned about all the feature of XZ2P has. Other competitors will not come close to XZ2P currently. I lazy to retype every sentences I typed. Btw a big screen to body ratio is not a "feature". It is just making the screen bigger, you want bigger screen get a tablet then. You dont gain anything with smaller bezel and it will F up your video experience since most of the movies are in 16:9. All your video will be either strectched or black bars on the sides. Removal of 3.5mm, ya this I still think not necessary to remove it. But then Sony found out they sell more wireless headphone than wired, so they trying to catch up with the wireless trend. Plus they add in a usb c to 3.5mm cable out of the box, no extra charges. Why still complaining ? So ppl even said usb c provide better sound quality. Just go troll somewhere else

Anonymous

Most well-educated people avoid xperia dude. All of them have the same reason: "Xperia is too xpensive and with less features, worse aftersale-support , and worse design."

Predictive memorys

I am not working for Sony or iphone so I don't know why iPhone remove 3.5mm jack and follow by Sony and some expensive China brands. Is iPhone spread the stupidly trends? But they all giving some explanation. Which one you think it is more reasonable? IPhone and Sony want keep less port on phone. IMO lightning and USB-C which one more easy to find a wireless headphone? It is just obviously Sony has some advantage here, you say people are educated but people choose to pay for brand over hate the ditch 3.5mm jack trends because they are as you say educated and they don't blinded by vanity or any hyped or gimmick either?!

JJ

Wow,,, can you imagine if we every comment/opinion was realized for us by cell Mfg/design engineers on there cell phones!? Plus, if you do Not own a Sony flagship or cell... do Not knock it 'em! Get it mate?! Hehehe

sarkar the govt

maketing not bro...now all are educated everyone has now well connected to internet..when comes to flagship these are made for richer of the society and richer are educated and young ones knows all the thing like chipsets amd ram sony is a brand right so dont need that much of advertisement. now why they fails- the fails becoz they dont implemented their sensors well like other flagships still no led panel for their devices but they are manufacturing tv with their own panels why no led for mobiles their design team also fails removing headphone jack.going with trend copying others while sony has their own great range of headphones why?why they think their own 3.5mm headphones dont produce good environment like type c. they fails they loose the motivation to become no.one one more time they surrenderd the game.

Anonymous

Wake up, Sony. You need to raise your game. You invented the goddamn walkman and now you've scrapped the headphone jack!!! Ditch this fugly soapbar design, go with "Concept Y", use AMOLED screen and add OIS to cameras.

Predictive memorys

Sony Xperia has been underrated. IMO they have great everything including the weight, but marketing doesn't as great like you!

Predictive memorys

Wow this is really the quality vs quantity reviews, XZ2 Premium vs Huawei P20 Pro.

Anonymous

You missed the DEDICATED part.... So far the largest they lost is 2 Million if true and may increase in the following years to come....

Droidtard

What are you talking about? It has sd card slot supported up to 512gb. Headphone jack? Its dying. All companies except Samsung and LG already killed it. No one is forcing you to buy it. Japanese are loyal to their brand. They will buy it.

Anonymous

beauty is in the eyes of beholder. its so heavy that u will get tired after holding this phone

Anonymous

guys, there seems to be problem with audio during video recording... can anyone confirm if this is a problem

Anonymous

Ugliest looking overpriced phone so far! Dont bother, it a waste of hard earned money with removed essentials like 3.5mm jack, easy accessible SIDE FINGERPRINT SENSOR & still no Dedicated SD Slot for a measely 64GB compared to 128GB above competitors, THICK & HEAVY..... Definitely dying Sony Mobile Division.

Anonymous

no one buy xperia anymore these days

Meh

Love the camera but desain meh.!

Tann Hauser

If those bt headphones lasted as long as my tv remote on that one charge, Id appreciate your point of view. But as I am using my headphones almost every day, charging them constantly almost every other day...is not an option. Bought one bt headphone three years ago, its collecting dust now. Wireless should remain only an option, not a future tech cause.

AnonD-683892

ok, I got it.. for the sake of healthiness.. but your phone is wireless products who always try to find the best signal for your communication with your friends.. every single phone have a radiance, i think you should use your phone without connection, just turn on air plane mode every day.. you should use wired phone at your home/office.. cheers 😀

AnonD-683892

but now is wireless era.. your TV and AC stick with wireless remote.. motorcycle go for wireless key.. music concert use wireless mic and cable for their guitar/bass.. and also there's many wireless portable speaker for your phone.. now is battle for quality wireless music data bro, so the future phone at flagship product maybe go for no 3.5 mm jack, it helps for water resistant too

Tann Hauser

Sony wont send their flag phone to DxO mark anymore, as they proven corrupted. Sony wont play the "paying for points" game. So we can only rely on those ungreedy guys on yt that do respect tech, know Xperia cameras strong and weak points, and dont expect incentives to compare fairly (some of em even buy phones themselves out of yt channel earnings): Mathew M, WitRigs, PixelPeepers, Phone Battles, Flashing Droid, Android Headlines, etc...

Tann Hauser

Well add me another USBC port on a phone then, and a USBC headphones in the box then. Dont wanna, and wont buy a phone with 3.5 mm headphones inside, with a dongle part added. Nor do I want my headphones to occupy the only available usb interface, so I cant use my USB stick while listening to my music on the go.... A single USBC interface, meant for headphones also is just a serious downgrade in functionality, as are bt headphones that I have to charge constantly... Single USB C without 3.5mm jack phones....are just a no go for serious future users, and overal drop in those flagship sales...is users showing their opinion about that crap.

Predictive memorys

Show you something that break up your dream, XZ2 Premium vs iPhone X lowlight comparison:

Mai

You just won't find any modern smartphone with jack anymore. There're gonna be only USB-C and Bluetooth headphones in the nearest future, I guess.

sony fan boy

check this best world camera Phone

sony fan boy

check this link matthew moniz p20 pro vs sony xz2 premium xz2 premium wins. and now dxo have to give sony number 1 spot

TPAA

"why dont you buy wireless headphones." I will always used 'wired'. I have concerns about health impact of using so much wireless. Mobile phones, Wi-Fi, bluetooth.... I don't want to find out in 20 years time, scientist discovered a health link.... So if possible use wired internet instead of 'wifi'... Use a 'wired' nouse instead of 'bluetooth'....

Tann Hauser

XZ2P Vs "top":

Tann Hauser

?? Is not XZ2 Premium exactly that, all the best available Sony technology in one premium package. Only miss I see there is the omission of headphone jack, but all in all, best mobile tech available in one phone right here.

Big All

thought about buying a pair once but I prefer regular headphones less of a hassle recharging wireless headphones

Anonymous

why dont you buy wireless headphones.

Big All

I was going to buy this phone as a replacement for my XZ premium but id rather have a phone with a Headphone jack

Sony user

Well said, my thoughts exactly, i made a comment which critisized gsma, and they didn't post it. anyways, Quality over quantity has always been SONY's strong point, the masses just pefer to follow the crowd, blindly..... when asked why they purchased that device, its always because someone else has one...... Rational thinkers would see which is better and buy accordingly, but in this society, thats fewer persons.......

Anonymous

i am from the India but k will buy sony. xperia xz2 premium. worlds best camera phone

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Dual front stereo speakers is very useful keep some bezel also have better grip and durability.

Ahmad

It is very strange that Tech. Giants like Sony is not able to manage Bezels even in 2018.

Kunal Raj

Sony fones trying to be expensive and premium when they are already long dead. No one will buy this anyway. Very expensive for such specs when u can buy cheaper ones on the market. Please dont come to india bcos u cant sell a unit here with that $800 price. Sell it for $600 and maybe we will consider. Xiaomi all the way. sorry sony, go back to producing image sensors.

Anonymous

Notch is not beautiful, at dim light the notch block the screen light looks worsen.

Anonymous

That's the problem with you Sony boys here. Always going out of topic when you have lost the argument. Simple question asked and you talk about the bezel-less trend. Who had the smart idea of comparing screen-to-body ratio in the first place?

iceman7777

Just wondering is there a single sim version of this phone and whats its model number

XtremE16

Total 800 Comments here.. That's interesting...

Cali

So true, just lots of competition complaining about Sony flagship monsters. Hehehe

Anonymous

Thus Sony flagship is all game now!

Peter H

Who cares? Two years ago or one year ago peeps were perfectly happy using those other phones that I listed and had no problems at all with the bezels...why should that change now? Have your hands gotten smaller? The thin bezel craze is purely about fashion and nothing else. If that's what matters to you then buy an iPhone. I care about practical use. Then people complain about the price, seriously? Look at the price of the P20 Pro, the Pixel 2 XL and the S9+? They are every bit as expensive as the XZ2 Premium and they don't do anything that the Sony doesn't do.

Scar

Previous xperias were big-bazeled, this one is fat, ugly and big bazeled. Doesn't even look like an xperia

XZP

people need to just st*u, if you do not like bezel phone just go with something that you would buy. No point in poking fun Sony with their bezel. Since you all ain't going to purchase it either way because its logo is not apple samsung or huawei. These people just prefer to judge by its cover. XZ2P has so many hardware advantages over other phones and their hardware suppose to have higher value than others. 4k hdr display- must be the most expensive display there is now. if it is equally or cheaper than full hd, quad hd, then samsung will long ago use 4k display. 2 big camera sensor at the rear without charging extra money. yeah in my country that phone is estimated to be RM 100 lesser than XZP. vibration system, aube, 5 axis eis, full hd 960fps, 3d creator, wireless charging, front facing speaker, ufs 2.1, qnovo charging, ip65/68, near stock android UI, fast update and to support 2-3 years software update. This phone has so many features that others will not even have and they willing to pay so much for inferior hardware. A true phone users will look at the specs list and determine which suit them most. The others will be like those people that when ask what phone they are using and they will just said I have the pink color one.

Anonymous

Seriously, you are comparing with phones released two years ago? Phones that come with a home button? Bring on last year's phones dude.

Kira

Ikr?! Sony needs to make phone will all technology as they can, which makes world Best Beast phone

Peter H

Some of us prefer a good IPS LCD display over unreliable (screen burn) and oversaturated AMOLED displays that tend to get shipped with mobile devices. If you prefer AMOLED, then buy another phone. You can't criticism Sony for sticking with a technology that is more mature, more reliable, and (to many people) better looking. If you don't like it, then there are many phones out there which use AMOLED - you are more then welcome to buy one of those instead.

Peter H

It really amazes me that people continue to criticise Sony for building phones with too much bezel. Lets compare that to some other phones out there which nobody has EVER accused of having oversized bezels and see how the Sony's fit in to the list in terms of screen-to-body ratio: 1. iPhone 8 - 65.4% 2. Google Pixel 2 - 67.9% 3. HTC U11 - 71.4% 4. Samsung Galaxy S7 - 72.1% 5. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium - 72.4% 6. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - 76.1% 7. Sony Xperia XZ2 - 76.1% 8. Galaxy Note 7 - 78% 9. LG G6 - 78.6% 10. Huawei P20 Pro - 82% 11. iPhone X - 82.9% 12. Galaxy S9 - 83.6% Ok so looking at this llst, I really find it hard to understand why Sony is always the first (and only) brand to cop criticism about it's bezel size. One of the common criticisms of the XZ2 in every review is bezel size - yet it's dead equal to a Galaxy S7 Edge and is barely a hint behind the Note 7 and G6, which have both been known as slim bezel phones. The only phones out there which have significantly smaller bezels are the P20 Pro, iPhone X and Galaxy S9 - and they are practically bezel-less. And yet the Sony's are the only devices in that list which have dual front facing stereo speakers - a large reason WHY they need the larger top and bottom bezels. The S7 Edge and LG G6 have single speakers, and still have around the same amount of bezel. The Pixel 2 has FAR more bezel then either of the Sony's, yet nobody ever criticisms it for that. Simple - if you are that obsessed with not having bezels, then don't buy a Sony phone. Some of us who DO buy them actually appreciate those bezels because it gives us somewhere to grip the phone when trying to use them one handed, and it allows for those awesome front facing stereo speakers which are such a big plus for so many Xperia buyers.

Predictive memorys

More plastic use on a lighter smartphone, less volume of metal (materials) on a lighter smartphone, you want lighter it is not durable from build quality. A lorry is solid than a car.

Lakhwani Jayesh

Wake up Sony You have better technology please create better design i have better design for this if you want

Lakhwani Jayesh

I m not accept this type of mobile phone from this Sony Company.we are expected some more features like Bezel less display slim and small size phone. I Have a better design for Sony mobile company.

Mallik

In the bezel less era, sony is still checking its luck with full two side bezels. No use how much premium if could not reach to expectations/trends of the current market. It need to revamp design of the mobiles.

Anonymous

Ugly :D

Darksteel165

Beware. Just received this phone yesterday on relese date.... Screen is not 4k. The panel may be 4k but Android is only outputting slightly lower then 1080 res. My Razer phone properly outputs 2k resolution and looks better. I'll be contacting Sony support to see what happened. Camera also has a lot of options but doesn't take as amazing photos as compared to any other phone (low light is amazing though)

Anonymous

Week up Sony you are late 3 years with this design, Yes it is beautiful But other company offers more elegant phones

Anonymous

i have this one but hahaha i cant wait to replace it with next one, is xz3 smaller. i usually dont use a case but this one is slippery and curve, havin me risky situation, now i have to hatefully use a case on an already big phone and in my pocket type of guy

Anonymous

Next time 128GB and 256GB variants needed.

jimmyalfa

only one thing, why its too wide shape, the width.. i mean, 80mm in one hand feels so big.. 72mm is perfect maximum wide, btw for the features,, bow down.. this is quietly king.. SE is the 1st phone i had - till now still Sony brand..., true & honest quality

Anonymous

yes, there are large Oled TV's with 4K displays.

homo

because oled doesn't exist in 4k

techUser

it mean oled is perfect, oled not perfect still need to solve the burn in issue

Tann Hauser

?!? Only lcd and oled exist in mobile. IPS is obviously superior here, as presented on this phone. Why would they offer weaker tech for this extreme price?

Secret Equinox

The phone is unacceptable - Sony, why you make a flagship model with 4K Ultra HD screen using the common IPS LCD technology???!!! Have you ever heard of all types of LED displays like OLED, POLED, AMOLED and so on...

Nick Kid

I”d rather get a Nokia 8 Sirocco with Android One and cheaper.

ArchDragoon

There's some invalid information here. The audio support is already 32bit/384kHz. It has WCD9340.

Anonymous

Great video about the Evolution of water resistant phones......

Frameless-Man

Frameless phone , please ! :)

Predictive memorys

This isn't a good news to iPhone X in lowlight photography so please pretending you don't know and don't understand what is the talking about in the video. You can live in you Apple world, that's it!

Predictive memorys

My personal opinion, Sony ditch the 3.5mm jack for XZ2 series because of product differentiation. I think Sony improve much more photo quality on XZ2 series but they will keep the last generation still have competitiveness because XZ Premium and XZ1 still have 3.5mm jack. Just like my Xperia Z2 it has the eyelet hole can attach phone charm, although it is an old phone but I found the eyelet hole is very useful in real life usages.

Tann Hauser

Yeah, agreed, no jack is a seriously stupid decision on latest Xperia flags. Hope they learn from that mistake as soon as possible.

random guy

why the does it not have a headphone jack!

Anonymous

in usa 1000dollars in india 1 200 dollars phone camera is good but overpriced

Anonymous

overpriced 1100 eur over 1200$

Anonymous

when i got the xz1 i was like yay smaller then my xzpremium. but now this one i have and it made my xzpremium seem small. And the color hue in my game is light again like xzp. I like the xz1 color, more intense colorful

Nick Kid

Ugly phone

Anonymous

236 grams..... Sony has become the worst phone maker in 2018 and Samsung the second worst. Xperia x compact was the last great phone by the company. Nothing good has come after that.... Shame

andy

waaaaaaay better than your tired out z2, thats for sure!

Anonymous

i just bought one in china shipping to US. sometimes the past xperia theres a difference in china model and US model. wonderin about this one? anything yall know

Anonymous

Exactly. Gsmarena rules say "English Only" .....not a video in Chinese or Japanese that nobody understands.

Anonymous

Meh. Unreputable review with alien language

Anonymous

Sony and omnivision manufacture iphone camera.

Anonymous

u know why ? becos atm no 18:9 4k screen panel for phone

Levinz

Great review! I love Sony and currently owning and still using Xperia Z2. GSM Arena please update on the phone battery endurance next. I’m wondering how well is the 3540mah battery perform.

Anonymous

No Apple won't copy it because they only remove features, not add.

Anonymous

but if it is copied by apple then you all want that motor in every phone. background defocus is already available in sony phone from very long time ago and I have old xperia z2 and they also have that feature but when apple copied it you all want that effect in your phone.

Anonymous

If it has OIS, it will perform even better. That is the point. Why add so much bulk for a useless dynamic vibration motor when an OIS module could be included instead?

Anonymous

Only sony cn dare to release flagship with 16.9 ratio.. phone might be too heavy but display will be stunning for sure.. there will be no black bars in videos..

Syuser

Even with that, GSMarena's partial review test is showing that this device is the best dual camera in the market for now. Much better than P20 with and its 3 cameras and same price tag at launch, much better motherboard, gpu and system optimization. Eagerly waiting to test one by myself. Kudos Sony!

kujtim

I am not agree with you because the price is not high as you are saying... tell me the price of the s9 s9 plus note 8 or others they are overpriced not sony... slimmer smartphone you say then just buy on Samsung and see the hell after 6 months when starts freezing and lagging.

kujtim

why you are worried about the camera placement and the backside look you need the performance or design whats the problem.... I do not care for the design when the device is perfect at other that offers sony devices always are perfect on the performance durability and more and more things and features...

ROC

Exactly - Brick Phones are from the 1990's !!

Tann Hauser

...and because you are so fairplay and swell, here, Im glad I can link it again, for all the good guys who dont waste their energy deleting links. XZ2 Premium v Iphone X (a 1000 buck phone battle):

daimon

Well.. mr weeaboo, we dont need to buy xperia if we already have huawei or samsung. Those two brands are more superior than xperia. And their aftersale services are much better than xperia.

GeraltOfYenfer

Look at the camera comparison. Phones with OIS are not able to perform as good as XZ2P is able to. Also in one of the presentation, they displayed that they are able to produce a better-stabilized image as the software compares the image from the B/W and RGB sensor.

Anonymous

no ois, no audio jack...move on

Kemboi

The specifications are amazing and improved screen to body ratio. The back sucks. First its bulgy which kinda reminds me of the first iphone. Second the camera placement; why in the middle and not on the upper corners like the rest?

Lead2XL

I was spoiled by the great Xiaomi Mi 5 of a couple of years ago - only 129 grams! I can get my head around 180 max but not more. I prefer a phone in the 150 to 160 gram range.

Raj

Old Sony phones are better. Everyone wants a slim smartphone but Sony doesn't understand the customer choice that's a reason why they fall in Indian market. Bad design and high price that's two main reason why people not buy sony smartphone. well its not good for Sony but customer have choice to buy other companies product. thnxx

Ayda

Hi, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium. This is the designer who designed the bad model. I think he ! needs prison.

Predictive memorys

I think this century most of the people should have one or more smartphones then there is no need for chasing change phone as a trends. Most people can still use the exciting phone and can waiting the latest phones reviews, that's actually is fine.

Handyfan

Sony takes too long to bring out the phone in Europe. They will loose out, as more interesting phones are on their way like galaxy note 9 or honor note 10. Their launches are just around the corner.

AnonD-683892

Because the reason of the hardware built inside.. It has big vibrator like dual shock controller, bulge glass back, LCD (its more heavy than OLED), battery with ideal size for capacity, bigger camera sensor, heat sink for extended 4k video recording

Anonymous

Old Model...

Anonymous

Just wow!

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Casio Canu 502S / GZ'One is feature phone not smartphone, you still have to press the 9x9 grid hardware keyboard not in-display Qwerty keyboard. Next.. Nokia 5500 is not android phone and it only splash proof and has 9x9 grid hardware keyboard not in-display. Next.. Motorola Defy is android phone but it doesn't receive any water-resistant IP certificate. I find most of the trolls can show many "waterproof smartphone example" but EACH of it are not match with Sony unless you combine all of it selected functions and throw away the weaknesses. Sony has the first waterproof smartphone with android and in-display Qwerty keyboard and IP certificate verification. PS: Sony has 20+ waterproof smartphone designs experience and recently the competitors start following Sony.

Anonymous

I'm complaining. Why is it so heavy?!!

Predictive memorys

Make sure you have watch this before you claim it is the same experience!

Anonymous

Iphone 8+ has more than 200g. Nobody complains

Anonymous

First water resistant phone was Casio in 2005. Casio Canu 502S / GZ'One. First water resistant smartphone was Nokia 5500 in 2006. This ran on Symbian, so its the first ever waterproof smartphone. First water resistant Android phone was released by Motorola, the Motorola Defy.

Anonymous

Wrong, the Motorola E398 had vibration motor in 2004 with stereo speakers. Worked with games, MP3 files, bass music and blinking colour LED lights. “The phone could play MP3 files through its stereo speakers (with 16mm drivers). And it activated its vibration in rhythm with the bass of the music. It would even put on a light show, blinking it the color LEDs on its sides (along with the screen and keypad backlight). The vibration worked with games too!”

Anonymous

Nope Sony had waterproof smartphones since sony erricson and even casette players back the day...... So no

Predictive memorys

Dynamic Vibration system can shack for music movie game ringtone... Every sound from the phone and it shaking according the beat from the every sound. Motorola shake for ringtone only. The power of shake have 3 level and you can also turn off.

TetraG

They announced it in April, they would launch it in June, then in July, and now in August ... more than a smart phone, it looks like the story of "Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf". The wolf comes in June! ...- Wolf is? ...- No, come in July ... wolf is? ...- No, he's coming in September ... Will he have sony, afraid of the superiority of the camera and battery Note 9? -I think that if, due to the camera of this XZ2P, it seems good, it can not overcome sensitivity to the low illumination of the S9 +, and it seems that in S. Note 9, the camera will improve even more, in relation to the S9 +. The sony camera still gets too much noticeable noise in zoom. And they do not even take the trouble to push voice commands to the camera ...

Anonymous

agree

int2k

I swear I'm so impressed with the camera on this phone, seriously, watch some videos on youtube.

Predictive memorys

How can you judge a phone by a 2D layout plan?! Are you miss out the 6mm side frame, please turn around the phone in 3D to experience it in real world.

alienufoweird

I actually prefer the 16:9 aspect ratio. I had an S8 which has the infamous 18.5:9 aspect ratio and i always hated having to crop 99.9% of all the videos i watched online and on the phone.

alienufoweird

That's 4K resolution on a phone.......what more do you want ? It's the highest resolution for phones on the market, i don't and neither does anyone else see the point in a higher resolution for a phone at this moment in time.

NickTheDude

Why old resolution

Shen G

I use both as a daily driver, one for myself and other for work. Software runs smooth and no bootlooping yet. As far as the battery degradation, I'm not really worried. Both phones are under warranty and I got insurance for them, if something happens, first the warranty then the insurance would cover any damage or issue.

Anonymous

Vibration motor was useless in 2004 and is still useless in 2018. Just wait and see. Motorola was the Innovator and Sony just copied.

Yasir

16.9 screen in 2018 and in a flagship phone's Sony are u sleeping or living in 2016 no matter cameras of Sony is always great but before that looks matter alot phone's more to 18.9 now 19.9 this looks crap

Predictive memorys

I have also use the WhatsApp and YouTube and others featured apps sometimes, Web surfing plus listening music with superb audio quality etc.. Which is your main driver, V30 or Mate 10? Do you aware when you do the fast charging for your battery will the battery indicator drop the percentage faster than usual? Do you feel the software smooth like new one? Does it bootlooping?

Anonymous

It is still crap.

Han

That was centuries ago buddy, that being said it WILL catch on. Just wait n see.

Anonymous

Motorola E398 in 2004 had a vibration motor. Sony copied Motorola.

isafeek

why there is no 128GB storage so far in sony? OS + other supporting files will take at least 12 - 13 GB, if you are not providing dedicated card slot, then you should provide a larger built in storage at least 128 GB

Han

Im sorry please specify which phone, and Sony didn't copy Motorola, they tried to put Playstation enjoyment into a phone. Playstation came waaay before Motorola. Nice try.

Anonymous

Motorola had vibration motor years ago. Sony just copied Motorola.

Shen G

The use I give my phones is the usual. Social media (Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat sometimes), web browsing, music playing and/or Youtube (sometimes through headphones sometimes via bluetooth), and sometimes a bit of camera fun. No gaming for me. I don't do overnight charging. I'll charge when it's necessary and only with the charger that comes with the phone. Once the battery is around 15-20% I'll plug it and charge until it's in the 90s. That or a quick top up if needed. As far as usual screen on time, I'm getting from 5 to 7 on my LG V30 and around 7 to 9 on my Mate 10. With screens at 1440p. I once managed to stretch them to 8 on the V30 and 10 hours on the Huawei, but I wouldn't recommend doing that often.

Predictive memorys

For my Xperia Z2 experience, when it is new I have One and half day for my usage, some time I will manage it for a moderate usage to get fully 2 day usage and charging the phone second day of the night and get a 100% fully charged battery on the third day morning, that's why my Z2's battery have strong enough even 4 years usages. (I have to mention I drop my Z2 too many times and it does not effect the performance and doesn't affect battery lifespan and never have any bootloop problems.) Yes I never bring power bank because my Z2 has pretty good on battery management, if I run it more work I still have left around 20% balance when I am at home. But recently I have bring power bank sometimes, because I go for a trips sometime and I will capture a lot photos and Web surfing and gaming whole day long during the day or couple of days. But usual day I won't bring the power bank it is a burden to me. You charging your 4000mAh battery how frequently a day? Do you worry to do the overnight charging? Will the battery indicator drop slightly faster after you perform the quick charge?

han

Now: What is this vibration motor? Its crap, not necessary One year later, Samsung introduces same tech: Wow what an amazing innovation. Samsung is the best!

S1ks1

Every phone review here is commented by some no sense "engineer". If you don't like don't buy it, it's easy. If someone know better go work for them, don't comment unnecessary here. Every brand trying to be best on it's own way. Brand who can make something for everyone doesn't exist.

Shen G

In my case I always have a powerbank, whether it's in the car or anywhere else, so I don't mind. Also, stretching the battery that much isn't good. Plug your phone when it's at 5% and then unplug it when it's at 100% isn't good. A quick top up that would fill up your battery a 20 or a 30% more is the best short and long term solution, that would also help your battery life hold for longer. If you know your average screen on time, what's the point in testing it everyday? Besides, I have two phones (personal and work) so I can alternate in case of a low battery.

Anonymous

Lenovo??

Anonymous

Sony doesn't make waterproof phones. Sony only makes water resistant phones. Sony copied from Casio and Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung.

Predictive memorys

So you must bring the power bank next day due to you have to charge the 4000mah battery for the phone because you are worry not enough for the second day usage when it less than 50% battery last night. Think about it, if you use the battery less than 5~30% you can do the fully charging every night and next day get a 100% battery every morning and without bring the power bank for fulfilling the massive battery capacity in the smartphone. Remember Qnovo battery charging technology prolong the battery lifespan, you can have longer lifespan on your sealed battery and keep the same usage hour after several years.

Shen G

If I know I can't charge it through the day, I'd plug it for some 20-30 min that morning. If I know I can, I'd wait until lunch break or around to charge it. The fact is that 3000-3500 is the usual on flagships these days but remember, this is a 4K screen, slightly hungrier than average. The XZ Premium had a not very durable battery so that's my point.

Predictive memorys

Sony introduce waterproof smartphone more than other competitors and they are start follow Sony because they finally know the expensive device must be water-resistant. I can wash my phone worry free, but do you mind to wash your phone daily hahaha..

Predictive memorys

Let me ask you, if your 4000mAh battery left 50% at night will you charging it overnight or will you keep the balance for next day?

Anonymous

Sony wasn't the first water resistant phone. Several other brands were 2/3 years before Sony.

Lead2XL

Too expensive, ridiculously heavy -- 236 grams!! No thanks. I wouldn't buy a phone that was more than 180 grams. I value compactness over a load of gimmicky features that I may never use. Sony has finally started to trim down it's large bezels only to undo this advantage by adding excessive weight. They must think that bigger is better!

pitwan

some new video from Sony Hk

Anonymous

Great phone without "Jack"....... And now it sucks.

jzn

you do know the top 3 reasons for phone damage is, physical damage (cracked screen/dropping), water damage and being stolen. Each manufacturer strengthens the screen and case to try avoid damage from external forces. Each phone has an IMEI and locators to help prevent theft. I would expect there would be some safety net for water damage, hence the IP ratings. Having your own view is fine but the way you rationale it is wrong. By your reasoning, there is no point having scratch resistant screens because everything is just 'pure idiocy of a user...'.

Anonymous

I keep my phone clean, wash with fresh water daily. You love oily and sticky things on your phone that's your favourite, even iPhone X Samsung Note all introduce the waterproof feature, they are silly to follow Sony's steps??

Anonymous

Nah.... Their just following TRENDS. Hence they gonna follow HTC's bankrupcy soon.

Anonymous

Can be used as an overpriced dong... Its BIG, THICK and.... HEAVY.... Oh wait, I've read that somewhere else maybe... lel/

Anonymous

Whats is the likeness of you dipping your phone underwater? Maybe a splash/drip from outside source eg. rain/cup of water/etc. is possible but going under is pure idiocy of a user.... Waterproofing is gimmick just to over price their junk, when in reality it's highly unlikely to happen.... Wake up fools!!!

Anonymous

The bezels are ridiculous. It's a phablet even by 2018 standards. Therefore it won't sell well. Also Sony always hypes thr camera and then on real life upon release it's rubbish.

TetraG

It left in April, announced for June, then for July: Is it the launch of a smartphone, or is it the game of cat and mouse, or the one of Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf?

Anonymous

Zenfone 3 zoom is not waterproof…

Bagas Satya

Yup, Too much curve and big and thick.. Its like water bag.

Anonymous

It has 6mm frame don't you know it?! It has metal shield in side to provide protections. The every port of the phone has reinforced the waterproof designs. The powerful dynamic vibration system not only enhance the feeling but also have a great shake in your pocket when receiving a call so you won't miss any call. The dual front stereo speakers is loudest one in Xperias. It has dual camera with Motions-eye sensor + laser sensor and RGB-IR sensor + AUBE chipset etc.. .

Salah

Sony designs are hideous. Please, stop them.

me

Why is the fingerprint soooo low? How small are the hands of the designer from Sony?

Insetsu

At 11.9mm it should have 6000mAh battery. I mean, the Zenfone 3 zoom has 5000mAh at 8mm...

Shen G

For all that this phone offers, I'm sure that people will put up with the weight thing. 2 new cameras and a new 4k screen? Come on But in my opinion, a 4000 mAh battery would have been better.

Deannielsen

Wooww is nearly double thick as my Asus Zenfone 3 ultra (6,8") And the weight is little more to. But still for me, it doesn't matter, feels better with some weigt instead of 2 grams.

Sony fan

Lol

Anonymous

The vibration motor that no one uses or wants in a phone. Big mistake Sony as this phone is too heavy at 236grams. The public knows this and sales will be very low. Also, its the thickest phone in its class. Too heavy and too thick makes its not portable by 2018 standards. No 3.5mm headphone jack and only some countries receive the free wireless headsets... Including the gimmick 4K screen.The human eye can't differentiate between 1K and 4K on a small 5.5 inch screen. Of course, 4K is great on a large TV.

Droidtard

The vibration motor which is also used on their PS4 controllers. And also, china phones have always been light because of the cheap materials used.

joe nodden

Lol what's the problem? Can't carry only half a pound?

John J Johnson

Beautiful phone but to be honest this time this phone is just too big. 236 gr whaaat!

Anonymous

Of course it's the new vibration motor that makes it heavy.

Josh

I think the back glass is heavy

Anonymous

4k Always On? Better put like 6 -10k mah Batteries ifyoua want it to last a Day.

radhiv1993

Cut more bezels, adjust rear camera position, cut some weight, please Sony!

pitwan

yea, XZ2 could have been less taller if they use 16:9 screen..18:9 display while playing game or watching video just added more bezels to it.. xz2p on the other hand is doing the right thing..we got $280 worth of earbud in the 999$ pricing anyway

pl2rts

I dont understand what makes it weight 236g as it does not have even big battery in it. My redmi note 5 is 181g and it has 4000mAh battery with metal body and dimension pretty much the same but with 6 inch display. What exactly makes it so heavy i just cant understand

meh

It's a htc u11 clone. Sony is a copycat

Jimbob

yea... 236g no thanks

Af

It has a 16:9 AR

Ngng

My relative have use the Xiaomi after 1 year it still ok and still smooth. And xz2/xzp copies htc u11

Anonymous

Dont hurt ScamSung fans w/c started this trend 18:9 and Sony became a Dog Follower by following HTC Design and Removing 3.5mm jack Apple.

Anonymous

This phone is huge, heavy, and fat like tablet. Bad design.

pitwan

top + bottom bezels and notch + thick chin looks just the same boiis.. plus phone with 18:9 aspect ratio will always leave huge black bar when playing video, which i still consider that effin bezels

aldi

First of all it it XZ2 premium not YX2 , the display is brilliant , contrast is fine and black colour

Tann Hauser

It has realtime Aube enhanced view finder. :-)

Anonymous

this will is a beast.

AlexP

Forgot about HTC. Htc u12 plus is much better than iPhone or even Samsung

Dan

The release date is 30th July, pre-orders with amazon start on 9th July.

Anonymous

If it ever gets released. It's been 3 months since it was first announced. I would have thought Sony had canned it.

Aldy

I think this smartphone will be released on August 2018

mikka

I don't care about the design, Sony has always been using good quality stuff for their flagship, recently bought a XZ2 for my parents, it looks pretty good in person, I noticed that it has lower input delay than other same price range phone. My Z3 still standing strong after 4yrs of using, it just refuse to die. But it's time for me to invest on a new phone, will go for XZ2 premium.

kujtim zymeri

honestly if you think this phone or something at this phone is worst you are so stupid but maybe you are not costumed having perfect one.

Nick

Screen is 16:9 because 4K resolution doesn't support 18:9 yet. LCD because HDR capabilities doesn't support OLED yet. The phone is no where near bad. It's just way ahead of its time!

cesarius

oh my God !! this really mad smartphone but unforunatly sony is not available in my country. i wish i can get it

XtremE16

Available in China.. July 11

Han

I will be buying this as soon as it comes out.. Where will it be available? No Galaxy or IPhone only Sony

Anonymous

the worst part of this phone is the 4k not always on.

Sammy Sung

I will DEFINITELY be buying this phone! I can't wait to place my pre-order. I consider a large, ultra high quality 16:9 Display to be a MUST HAVE on any smartphone that I own. I've been using Samsung Galaxy Note phones for years now (a Note 3, a Note 4, a Note 5, a Note 8- and finally, back to a Note 5). I got rid of my Note 8 and went back to a Note 5 because I came to HATE the tall/slim (18.5/9) screen aspect ratio of the Note 8 and it's curved, distortion inducing screen edges!!! Just when I was feeling hopeless about the future of my beloved 16:9 aspect ratio, along comes this new Sony flagship phone with a big, beautiful 16:9 display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 GB RAM, and an advanced 19 MP camera... AHHH YES! :-) Once I get it, I'm sure that I'll be a happy smartphone owner again!

posti

nice device

Butt

This phone have big bazzel screen 16:9 ips LCD phone is totally Bad

Predictive memorys

Samsung doesn't adopt metal shield but with plenty glue on it curved screen.

Predictive memorys

Oh yeah, Smaung design the Note 7 can catching fire, this is the great design?! The XZ2 has more durable screen, it is Corning Gorilla Glass version5 and underneath it has the metal display plate to support the screen for extra durability and underneath the display have metal shield to protect the screen from drop damage, every connection have shoes and extra protection, if you say Samsung is durable this XZ2 is 100% durable than Samsung, because it has beautiful design and retain the durability.

Predictive memorys

Don't ever promote your cheap brand. My relative have use the Xiaomi after 1 year it become slower and have some glitch.

Anonymous

Don't promote the cheap brand, my relative have use the Xiaomi and it start slower after 1 year usage.

Anonymous

yx2 premium . the display is too small and a lot of bad, oversatured colors, , poor contrast and black color

shaair bear

I think this is a brilliant device I will be getting one as my s7 back screen has broke now and I think this is the device for me

kujtim zymeri

none can compare with sony bro believe me none I am using sony since 2003 I know it well

TetraG

Was not it coming in June? ....

Anonymous

True I have used samsung, Motorola etc but none come close to Sony. Btw I have never use an iPhone and I don't know.

Arjun Krishna

The Best display in a smartphone. Don't say it has only lcd. Because Razer phone had only lcd. Think about super sharp 706ppi? With HDR Display on a smartphone. Sony and I also believe 16:9 gives best viewing expirence. 80+% of play store apps will leave black bars on 18:9 displays. And youtube of course.

kujtim zymeri

in the wolrd exists only two types og smartphones sony and others you never know what is the perfection until use sony.

DJWelltton

That's wrong! 4K 60FPS and 4K HDR 30 FPS! But recording on 4K HDR is a million times higher than Normal 4K!

DJWelltton

Look at these settings! It's the best Smartphone on planet earth and with this Amazon promotion earning the EAR DUO is worth it because it costs about $ 300 ... This is the typical device for those who like really good things and know how to appreciate good technology and especially for those who use the smartphone to work ... I'm looking forward to buying then after using the Iphone X and Galaxy S8 +! I switched to the Xperia XZ Premium that kicks off any Smartphone from 2017 and even many of today ... Very satisfied with XZ Premium ...

Anonymous

Screen is not HDR10 compliant, it is BT2020.

Anonymous

Because no android that records 4k@60 has electronic stabilization for this option. That is why Sony skipped. Steady Shot would not work.

Anonymous

why it does not record 4k video in 60 fps

Tann Hauser

Oh, I thought everyone was talking about design here, not materials... Oh well, then, Htc obviously had gotten its ideas from Xperia Z2, the metal frame and back glass on that phone were a looker then, and seem ro have remained an inspiration for other OEMs like Htc indeed.

Bagas Satya

Dude you need to wear your bold eyeglass. The neo dont have glass back and dont have metal frame..

XPERIA XZ PREMIUM OW

you can most definitely see the difference between 1k and 4k, particularly with the sony device. i own it and it tops all devices, period! s q u a r e b u s i n e s s

Ish Kabibble

Mine can.

kujtim zymeri

the best of all try xz2 premium vs s9 plus and you will see the gadget wat will do to the poor s9 plus

Anonymous

Do you mean the UHD screen Sony uses on a 5.5inch mobile phone? hahaha The human eye can't differentiate between 1K and 4K on a small screen. 100% useless gadget !

Yes

HTC copied their design from xperia neo/arc s haha nowadays mobile ''masters'' cant look deeper in the previous models design language, thats very impolite to even post comments like that.. Sony is on their own way only there is no inspiration from others. Make. Believe.

Anonymous

No headphone jack No radio Fingerprint sensor on back, not side IP67 only Expensive Stupid

marko97sx

I ask again... Because it has a curved back glass?

Tann Hauser

You need not wonder. It doesnt exist.

Tann Hauser

htc u11 is very similar to xperia neo. Htc obviously had some inspiration from Xperia.

KongPho

Ultra HD in an LCD display. No thanks! But I wonder how it looks in a Super AMOLED display.

KongPho

A very rich camera in an LCD display???? argh..no thanks!

Anonymous

not even similar. but xz2/xz2p is really similar to htc u11

rich watarious

Wow, Ultra HD resolution already here on mobile phone. Samsung could not lead this. Any way I very much believe the display is as good as galaxy S8 plus or S9 plus.

marko97sx

Oh really? Yes, they look similar. And now, since your username is queen huawei, tell me why Huawei copied Xperia Z1's design for their P7?

marko97sx

None of which are on my phone or any of my friends' phones (except one that has a model that's overheating), come on now, I got A LOT to complain about Samsung, not just the design. Will you go over to 'Samsung's section'?

queen huawei

because it copies htc u11

Anonymous

complaining sony is much more enjoyable. LOL. sudden de.ath, self cr.acking screen, overheat, camera distortion, copying htc u11, display problem. wow sony really have 1001 problems

marko97sx

Because it has a curved back glass?

marko97sx

Let's go to the Huawei and Samsung section to complain, shall we?

dingdong

nope. it looks much more similar to htc's u11

dingdong

why would someone complaints samsung and huawei? this is sony's section. we complaint sony here

marko97sx

Okay then, so you don't complain when Samsung copied the iPhone's design, when Huawei P7 copied the Xperia Z1 design? The only thing that the XZ2(Premium) and U11 have in common is the curved glass back. Come on now, complain about how Samsung copied Apple's design, complain how huawei coped Sony's design, complain how oneplus coped Apple AND Samsung's design. I'm waiting

AlexP

Yes, I agree. For sure in 2018

AlexP

Not even close

Anonymous

good decision ;-) why would you buy a very expensive phone with display problem? We don't want to spend our money to buy Defective Product.

kujtim zymeri

no chance not enev 1 problem reported on this not true

kujtim zymeri

no sorry

marko97sx

1. Sony had glass backs way before htc did. And the center camera position with the flash above it? Doesn't it represent the Xperia Neo V?

marko97sx

iPhone 8 is around 200g and nobody complains. And tell me, what flagship is 100g or less?

Anonymous

There you go. And here we have phones going from 100g to 236g.

sailor venus

this phone has a known display problem. and it copies htc's liquid design. i better choose another brand

abdelghanid91

premium! i licked b cause UHD & very original gamme for men think's sony

Anonymous

Sony copied HTC U11 design.

marko97sx

Weight is a dealbreaker, said no one ever except some angry people here. The iPhone 8 is around 200g also, if so many people wanted a redesign, why is everyone mad? And don't you dare say they copied the U11. As a Sony fanboy, you should know that the design is inspired from Xperia Neo V.

marko97sx

Yeah, but laptops are like down from 5 kg to 1.5 kg in weight

Anonymous

It's a phone, not a tablet. Of course weight is a dealbreaker. Even laptops have trimmed their weight over the years.

VS

Weight is deal breaker. Sony know that and have tried to decrease the weight to 180g in XZ3. As a sony fan boy im disappointed that their smartphones are not topping the design. The Board themselves agree that sony isn't interested in smartphone market.

marko97sx

THANK YOU! Finally someone with some common sense.

marko97sx

Lol nice.

marko97sx

Here's a comment for you, have you ever held a XZ2? Well, when you do, you'll realize that 11mm is on the center, while 6mm is on the edges, and really is comfortable to hold. Second, when was weight a dealbreaker? And if you're complaining about storage, buy a SD Card.

marko97sx

Damn, 2015 called and they want their headphone jack complaints back

marko97sx

SD845, 6 GB RAM (what do you need 8 for?) 3550 mAh battery, 4K resolution, QI wireless charging, fast charging, dual camera with ISO up to 51200, IP68 water resistant. Define higher specs, do you want SD1000, 1TB RAM, 9128367mAh battery? 16K resolution, 7 cameras, IP99?

manta

Jeeez, well because they make the Premium with every second generation of the Flagship+Compact family. Easy as that.

Anonymous

Sony phone names don't make sense. The last generation is called XZ Premium. They skip to XZ2 Premium straight away.

meh

with that wait throw it at someone u probably knock the guy down+

chronic

How the hell these people think its a brick? Is this what brick looks now? Damn its premium!

ucal

Do not like "Hybrid Dual SIM" idea. What is Hybrid for? Either Dual Sim without SD card, or Single Sim with SD card. There is no reason to purchase Hybrid Dual SIM model. Will wait for real dual sim and with SD card model, like the current I had, Xperia Z5 Premium Dual Sim.

Md.SaifulIslam

Looks like Sony is nowhere near no notch. I had hoped for higher spec under Premium title

ikky

the bulk, :(

dizzy

no 3.5 jack or radio?? will not be buying this!

Saif

236g weight , 11.9mm thickness , 64GB storage this is Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium No Comment

Tann Hauser

First camera samples:

Js

1kg < 4× sony zx premium lol.

Anonymous

Xperia xz2 compact well done!

Anonymous

Trying fitting it into your jeans pocket.

Anonymous

Well, it give you time to compare and find out which is your most wanted phone. Love cheaper go cheaper X-mi, love X-pensive go expensive.

Saif

236g weight , 11.9mm thickness , 64GB storage this is Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium No Comment

vrvly

f/1.6, 1/2.3", 1.55µm monochrome sensor would be great for low light. But wonder what will be the longest exposure allowed, 1 second? Wish it was at least 10.

vrvly

Though still with some noise at iso 50.000 :) , surely will be better at iso50 then. Japanese buzzap site got comparison with p20pro iso100.000, samsung's s9 and old xperia. Though without exif, looks quite real even more if you see sony's comparison in presentation. Compared to p20pro it captures more detail and better colors. Surely you wont mind a bit noise then(its not too much) than in p20pro, its not just resolution but also quality that that cameras and Aube create. What I miss when I take photos with phone the most is colors(and detail per pixel), to be them most real, not just processed picture, that I can do with photoshop in phone. Great sony. Now just add tele lens, small aperture, more of animoji/3D.

AlexP

The bad part in this case, that it takes so long to wait for this phone. It seems like sony waits until everyone will get some different phone. And than what.? I don't get this

rdcanfs

I had the Moto E4 Plus and it's heavy (198g) and a little bit unconfortable but 236g on this XZ2 Premium it's insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tann Hauser

First public official presentation:

Anonymous

in specs yes! I agree! but you are missing that this is only the middle part of the phone. it is curved and fit for any hand if you try it personally.

d.aimo.n

this is not a brick. this is a thick fat heavy slippery soap. and sony will keep this design for more than 3 years

Anonymous

xperia xz3 will have 15inch thickness

Sapphire Blue

I don't want put a brick in my pocket. Wrong rear camera and fingerprint sensors position. 16:9 with 5.8 inches is very good. What I want complain is dimension of the phone 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm. Meizu 15 Plus 16:9 with 5.95 inches only 153.8 x 78.3 x 7.3 mm.

kamran

236g battery 3500!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Any other exclamation mark you missed?

hmpdiversion

XZ2 has 11.1 mm thickness. XZ2P has near 12mm thick. Yes, the number seems thick for a phone, but when you hold it with your hands (XZ2) it feels pretty comfortable to hold. It feels very sturdy, too, when holding. The problems only I think are the spinning feature at the back (haha) and the awkward placing of the fingerprint sensor which make the device less ergonomic. The looks- I think it looks elegant.

George T.

Totally agree. 12 mm thick... even previous Sony phones were slimmer. It's a pity, because Sony phones performance is very good, I had a Z1 compact and now have a Z5 compact that works perfectly after two years of use..

Walid

all things are good except the ugly design

Anonymous

This phone is ugly as hell. The designer of this phone should be fired and sued.

Anonymous

Predictive memorys

You haven't look the teardown reviews attentive, the Samsung S9 flagship doesn't build-in a screen shield and same as Huawei. Huawei P20 Pro adopt plastic foam (garbage bag) located under the 3 camera sensors which is less durable even more! Slimmer phone has give up the protection materials it is an improvement since we know the quality is more safety, that is why smartphone flagships can burn the women's car.

d.aimo.n

previous xperia phones are slimmer than this. well.. youll change your mind again when sony finally trim its ugly back. i know u always change your mind

Predictive memorys

Slimmer is better I don't think so, it has slimmer protection to against aging. You can find old phone like Samsung S8 having a dangerous case at US. happen on June 2018.

Anonymous

It has 12mm thickness, how many flagships 2018 has such fat body?

AlexP

In spec it says 11.9mm thick. It's nothing to talk about

Anonymous

Definitely! you don't have an idea the real size of the phone.

Amir

It has more price or s9?

prince

this phone is more improvement quality rather then past Product but need to be come into the market completion because Samsung & Hawaii innovation new types of brand also need to more work in battery side.

Anonymous

those notched phones are slimmer and sexy. unlike this fat one

Anonymous

comeon man. admit it. this phone is too fat. you should learn to admit your brand weakness. there are no perfect brand in the world.

Anonymous

Stop fooling yourself and others that it is 6mm thick. Can you pass the XZ2 through a 10mm-slit. No? Because it is 11.9 mm thick.

Anonymous

too thick. i dont like it

Anonymous

bad low light uhm? you don't check reviews do you?

Anonymous

This design is 10 times beautiful than any notch notch oddly design!!

kujtim zymeri

a king it has value from his perfprmance dude and not from his crown so sony it will always be a king of smartphones.

kujtim zymeri

king of the smartphones 2018 there are two kinds of smartphones in the wolrd SONY and others make believe

Predictive memorys

You definitely doesn't hold the XZ2 yourself. It will blow you away from your on paper reviews. It has slim 6mm frame which you can not see it because you don't know a curved crafted back cover, nevermind most of the commoner can only looking from basic.

Korben

Where is the model code? What good is this page without model codes?

Predictive memorys

Thanks for sharing the links, by watching the video I claim realise Huawei and Samsung phone has cheaper build quality.

Anonymous

nope. i only see sony fans here and also a bunch of people who dont care what brand they are currently using.

lms100pa

I wouldn't call the design of this phone as bad, unless I hold it in my hand. Sometimes opinions chage when you use the phone.

Anonymous

no one can answer to your challenge. congratulation dude.. you are the winner ;-)

Anonymous

i dont know what is the benefit of the vibration device. why they make it bigger. i think it is just a gimmick

Lucky

i don't know why Sony is not making 2.5 D /3D Curve Glass...

kntznbltz

a lot of fellas here are mostly fanboys of such items, but please, don't act like a professional technician, tech engineer or an advanced technology lord. keep in mind that lots of research, test, and studies are made before launching these items. there are pros and cons, but of course, those are usual. there is no perfect phone or gadgets. before an item is released, it is already outdated because of a new idea from those makers/company.

Anonymous

only looks fat on pictures tho

Anonymous

if you only appreciate made by your family or friends, go fund a company of your own lol!

Anonymous

It's heavy because of the new dynamic vibration motor that no one cares for

Freelancer

Don't understand why this phone weigh so heavily. That's a turn-off for me, since I already wish my LG V10 would weigh a bit less (192g).

Anonymous

sorry.. i dont appreciate any products from any companies. i say bad if bad, i say good if good. i only appreciate anything made by my family/friends.

Anonymous

XZ2 Premium = 10-bit Rec.2020 S9+ = 8-bit DCI-P3 Rec.2020 > DCI-P3

Anonymous

this is the fattest android phone i've ever seen

Unknown

I am still wondering, why u keep arguing about those brand guys. Are u designer team of those brand? &#128516; If u dont like the design, just leave it,,, u dont know how many effort designer team to create the device,,, lol for this debate

Anonymous

Sooner the plastic foam under the main camera will be broken caused by the heat and long time warming.

Anonymous

Samsung have biggest R&D that's why Note 7 can do global recall.

Anonymous

Another person talking with absolutely NO evidence or knowledge. Never been a problem with the hundreds of millions of Samsung phones with glue on the battery. The Chemists and Engineers at R&D design and test all this. Check out this Sony video of removing the double glued battery and heating up rear cover to remove the battery on Sony XZ1. At 6.20 minutes into video. Using a heat gun on rear cover. This could warp the metal cover and discolour it. Worst ever design from sony. Video is from iFixit it

Tango.

The evidence? It's just common sense... If you've got a few basics on chemistry, physics and mechanics: go on and try use a heat-gun or even a hair dryer directly on your "glued" battery to help you pry on it... see what happens - It is so pathetically funny having read all these nonesenses, off-topic posts and trolling in, practically, this entire forum... Gotta get popcorn!

Anonymous

Your Spanish you tube links also have a review about Sony XZ2. Here is their conclusion.... "No compréis el Sony Xperia XZ2, ya que es un móvil con mala relación calidad precio." which translates to.... "Do not buy the Sony Xperia XZ2, as it is a mobile phone with poor quality-price ratio." It also says that its too heavy, too thick and bad battery life, NO 3.5 mm headphone jack, bad fingerprint scanner button location. Also NO supplied headphones !

Tann Hauser

Cause its badly designed and assembled...Repairability score 2. On iFixit it scored 3 out of 10, and S8 and alike just 4 out of 10. For ex, iphone X scored 7 out of 10. IpX recieved accolades for internal design and engineering, build quality quite the same as XZ2, with many pin connectors, holding brackets, etc...., But its battery is also held by glue straps. I believe XZ2 would be in the same range, maybe even better, it is quite easier to exchange the screen or the battery on it than on ipX. Either way, both are just a league up in engineering than the rest.

Anonymous

Thats NOT evidence ! I speak Spanish and your 2 you tube links are only phone tear downs. Huawei and Samsung. Nothing is said about glue on a battery being a design fault. Nothing about glue damaging a battery. We all know glue is used on a Samsung battery. Thats obvious. But again, where is the Evidence that glue on a battery inside a phone is a design fault ?. Stop avoiding the question and talking about something else. Again, where is the Evidence that glue on a battery inside a phone is a design fault ?.

Anonymous

How can Huawei P20 Pro scored 2 in the teardown reviews?! It must be wrong, the floating foam beneath the triple camera sensors looks so much better when push by finger!

Guest

Well, so much for any arguments. This is an 11.9mm thick and 236g piece of cellphone. Whatever good it can offer, definitely we should think twice since it is very heavy and thick. I don't know what Sony designers are thinking but it will surely put Sony cellphones even further down. So much for the great Sony before. They are definitely way behind with other competitors.

Anonymous

I have watch all the Samsung S8 S9 Note8 Note9 Oled display disassembly video, the glue is a bit more at the tiny frame it cause the components and display the stains with plenty of glue, thanks to the bezel less designs. An infamous technician can teardown the XZ2 whole piece display without broken the screen and keep the components tidy and clean, it seem the Sony keep the every each modules removable and reusable, much confidence the official repair will be above these levels.

Bagas Satya

Sammy curved LCD is impossible to remove without damage it, it needs a machine to remove it. thats why its teardowned from the back. That they are the best, yes. Sammy flagship are best enginered, best build, there is solid metal plate inside, sturdiest phone without necessarily make it thick.

Anonymous

im not misleading. im saying the truth. everythng made of thin glass is brittle. including lcd. samsung have made a good decision by making their devices can be opened from the back. sadly sony is not. you have to "burn" your screen and pry it. you must be very careful when u do this, otherwise your screen will be damaged. samsung's designer is much much more smarter than sony's.

Anonymous

Wrong. Sony XZ2 lcd screen is thicker and weaker, due to old technology. Oled screens are stronger, more modern, advanced displays and the the future in 2019 for Sony. Sony is using LG OLed panels in 2019. Samsung S9 has the advanced Corning Gorilla glass version 5+. Sony uses the cheaper/discarded Gorilla glass. XZ2 has thicker bezels due to the continuing problem of case failures, including water failures.

Predictive memorys

You should stop misleading people! The XZ2 LCD screen is thicker than the S9 Oled screen and XZ2 bezel is also thicker than S9 Oled bezel. The XZ2 display has Corning Gorilla Glass version5 protection and underneath the LCD is thicker and the bezel retain the enough space for adhesive frame up. While S9 has bezelless design that's why it only have LESS space for adhesive frame up and thinner Oled display and doesn't have Screen Shield.

Tann Hauser

Yeah? I sure do not know what is basis of your claims... JerryRigEveryth on yt keeps doing the openflame burn test on screens, lcd consistently totaly recover from those, oleds go dead black. Also heat damage to battery is absolutely dependable of battery's own insulation casing.

Anonymous

XZ2 uses glue at the front and rear glasses too. And in any case if you put the phone in an extremely hot environment, the battery WILL get damaged. Regardless if it's an S9, XZ2, etc. Just so you know, LCDs also have a range of temperature where it can operate. If it exceeds that the display will get damaged.

Tann Hauser

It is. Evidence: Also evidence:

Anonymous

why dont use your first video again starting from 1:23. he applies heatgun ON THE BACK (The back cover, NOT the screen). so S9 is far more superior in terms of design

Anonymous

You are so far off topic here. The topic is about glue on a battery. Not about heat exposure to a phone. And glue in not a Isolator. Cameras, dashcams, phones, any electrical gear can be damaged if left on a cars dash board in summer with the windows closed. Thats just commen sense. Would you leave a child inside a car in those extreme conditions ? I will return to the original topic now. Evidence that glue on a battery inside a phone is a design fault. Is that clear enough ?

Predictive memorys

You really don't watch the video links carefully, the XZ2 battery is very easy to pick up from the phone because it doesn't glued in the phone, while S9 is difficult because Samsung glued the battery inside the phone. I can show you how more video links to prove you... S9 battery repair: As you can see the battery remove must use the heat gun to heat up the battery from the front Oled screen (Oled is thinner hardware, it is less durable compared to thicker LCD display) and require to remove the bottom modules and the wireless charging coil as a extra layers covered on the battery. XZ2 battery repair: Now, I find the battery repair for XZ2, first of all you can see the sturdy build of the thicker LCD display and underneath the LCD display has a Screen Shield! To remove the battery just have to disassembly the (thicker) LCD display and also Screen shield, then take out the battery, repair the battery out side the phone and replace a new battery on the battery's plate then put back to the battery room, it is much better way to replace a battery.

Tann Hauser

Inside of a car behind front glass can get up to 90 degrees celsius fella, your phone is same, glass covered box with internals, metal closing even worse, internals will almost meltl if you leave it in the sun, especially nonconductive isolators like glue. Batteries get damaged even by heatup from wireless charging, let alone extended exposure to the sun... I seriously cant believe I am even explaining this to anyone. You dont believe me. Fine. Either google it yourself or try it yourself. You seem quite confident about it, so test it. What is the worry?

Anonymous

Front screen on Sony XZ2 has excessive glue that could leak inside and cause damage. This is a bad design fault. Also needs excessive heat and force to remove front sceen. Screens would easily crack during this process on sony XZ2. Thats a sign of a cheap and badly designed mobile phone..

dizzy

perfect phone and was going to have it but i need radio which sony was always good for, now no one has radio built in so i might as well have any make of phone. :(sad time no radio is a deal breaker for me its was so handy.

Anonymous

I asked for some real evidence. Genuine scientific proof. Chemical reports or Engineers reports about glue on a battery. And you reply about lying on the beach on a hot day. FYI, it takes over 80C for anything like that to occur in a mobile phone and certainly no damage would occur on a beach.. Google it and learn, then talk some sensibility to me.

Tann Hauser

Imagine if you will a scenario: You fall asleep at the beach, your glued component phone beside you catches 30 min of direct sun heat. It becomes so hot that glue inside melts, heat foam decreases in volume, your components and flexes start to deattach, plastic cover on flexes melts causing short circuitry all over, oled screen organics dissapate causing screen burn. your phone is dead. Enjoy your glued lighter top spec phone.

Anonymous

All your you tube videos show are tear downs of phones. We want proof that glue on a battery is bad. How is it chemically affected ? Is it dangerous ? Show us some chemical reports, Engineers reports ? Do you have any real evidence ? Do you understand ? No more heresay from you. Please demostrate and prove that glue on a battery is bad. Some scientific evidence to prove your complaint.

Anonymous

lol. your xperia is hard to repair. this is the main reason why sony's service center is the worst. because their technicians afraid to crack your screen.

Anonymous

your video shows us a design failure. when u open xz2, u have to apply heatgun "on the screen" and lift it. so you have more probability to crack your fragile screen during the process. screen replacement costs a lot of money dude, almost half the price of new phone. when u open samsung, u have to apply heatgun "on the back cover" and lift it. if u crack it, no problem. because the back cover is cheap. fyi if u go to samsung service center to replace your battery, their technicians would also replace the back cover (not only the battery). and there are also "fake back covers" which are sold very cheap in ebay, aliexpress, etc. so you can replace it by yourself if you dont want to go to the service center.

Anonymous

The Sony battery is glued to the metal plate holder and then screwed down. Go to your Sony video at about 3 minutes. Sony battery is glued to metal plate. Battery is held upside down and doesn't fall, as its glued to metal plate holder. Sony uses glue to hold its battery to the metal plate holder. Show us some scientific proof that glue on a battery is bad ? Proof please. Show us some scientific proof that glue on a battery is bad ? Proof please. All your new videos showed was more teardowns on S9. hahahaha Show us some scientific proof that glue on a battery is bad ? Proof please. Yes, Samsung also has a screen shield. Go watch at 0.30, don't miss it: YOU have been proved 100% wrong.

Predictive memorys

First of all, you have misunderstanding the battery and the plate/pin, it is a whole set modules not separately please. The glue on battery is worse, if you don't believe me you can refer the video links: -https://youtu.be/rsDSCyW2jnI -https://youtu.be/SbrOINH4DFA It show the glued/adhesive battery need to heat up then pry it up for remove the battery, it could have change to damage the neighbours parts inside the phone! Frankly, S9 is less durable because it save the inner space of the phone so it doesn't come with Screen Shield, as you can see in this video: XZ2 has Screen Shield underneath the screen as you can repeat watch this video carefully on duration 2:28, don't miss it:

Anonymous

Yes, you can watch 4K video on some mobile VR headsets. All current brand flagship phones can record and play back 4K videos on a 4K mobile VR headset. Sony is not the best at this. Because, Sony doesn't make any mobile VR headsets. Sony doesn't have a VR store. Sony doesn't have VR software. Sony users need other brands technology and expertise for VR. A 4K display is totally useless on a small 6inch mobile phone screen. As the human eye is unable to see the difference between 1K and 4K. A large TV running 4K is great to view 4K movies.

Tann Hauser

Of course it is useful. Ever watched video content on mobile VR? Atm It doesnt come better than on this 4k HDR screen. Screen is also intelligent and shifts to resolution of content resolution itself, so if FHD app or game, shifts to fhd res, if 2k or 4k video, shifts to 4k. Of course it records 4k video, and even true 10bit hdr at it.

trajcevasilev94

4k is useless on this device. For 3540mAh Battery on this device 4k will take up so much battery. This should've at least had 4k mAh+, then it would've made a reason to have a 4k display on it. There's no need to have a 4k display on a Super AMOLED Display, cause it looks good enough and sharp on a 2k AMOLED Display, even when viewing recorded 4k footage. Now I don't know if this camera can record in 4K,but if it can then cool, you can view that footage on 4k.If not then having a 4k display, but a camera that can not record 4k is totally useless imo. I'd rather have a camera that can record in a higher resolution than the displays resolution, than having a display resolution higher than the one the camera can record.

Anonymous

nope. rokr can vibrate with games too. source:

Anonymous

ISO51200 vs triple led flashlight, which want you love? Do you want your eyes strained by triple led flashlight?

Tann Hauser

Well, you can get Motorola Rokr real cheap these days, yes. I agree with you, its Absolutely a better offer than XZ2 if you want dynamic vibration feature on a phone today. But you ll miss dynamic shockr experience in games and movies too, as Rokr had it only for mp3.

sergyu

why the hell did they go with a single led flash? after all these years they don't learn nothing. if you want to make good low light go triple led with xenon.

Anonymous

innovation? nope.. its not. motorola rokr used it in the past. sony is just reusing the old technology.

Anonymous

Actually your wrong. Go to your Sony video at about 3 minutes. Sony battery is glued to metal plate. Battery is held upside down and doesn't fall, as its glued to metal plate holder. Plus, who says glue on a battery is bad ? Where is your proof ? Show us some scientific proof ? Your biased opinion means nothing here. Also wrong about Samsung. Go to 1.12 minute and see how easy it is to replace the S9 battery. Obviously a far better and simpler design than Sony.

Anonymous

yes i know, the funny thing is: there is somoene here who used to say "i hate lessbezel, i need big bezel so i can hold it while gaming, lessbezel is a design failure, i hate samsng phone because it looks like a soap" now he say "i love lessbezel, i dont need bezel for gaming, 'soapy' design is gorgeous"

Anonymous

You are the one that showed a tear down of the S8. FYI, foam is weightless and the correct glue is almost weightless. Front and back screens of XZ2 are glued on also. Plus, anywhere in the World, its much easier to find a tech to replace a Samsung screen. Most countries don't even have Sony phones or parts available. Foam is also a great insulator, assists cooling and absorbs vibration. One reason why Samsung phones are much more durable than Sony phones. XZ2 is like an old carburetor car versus a modern Samsung computer design.

Anonymous

There is NO anti-twist frame in XZ2, stop lying. How can a frame twist on such a small component ? Just typical sony fancy wording. Total and utter nonsense ! There is NO screen shield inside XZ2, stop lying. Total and utter nonsense ! XZ2 will fracture more easily due to its humpback design and most likely break the camera lens and fingerprint scanner. S9 has more foam inside to adsorb vibration and reduce damage.

kntznbltz

Well there are different types of market for every phone and maybe definitely Sony don't want to follow such as trends.

Predictive memorys

S9 is more fragile compared to XZ2 because XZ2 has anti-twist frame and screen-shield in side the phone. S9 save the inner space that's why it lost the protection materials/modules.

Predictive memorys

XZ2 teardown show their battery is better design than all the competitors, because those "cheaper" competitors use the glue to fix the battery in the phone, while XZ2 has a connector pin/plate on the side wings of battery to ensure the safety and quality and also easy for remove. As you can see the top quality design at below link: Using the glue on the battery is the worst! (example S9 using adhesive glue the battery on: Previously Xperia is using the 3M adhesive tape to fix the battery on, this is still better than the glue on solution, teardown the battery with glue may broke the battery. The newest battery designs for XZ2 is using the pin/plate on the battery, it is sturdy and safety and easy for removable.

Tann Hauser

? I just knew S9 would pop up with you people. S9 is exactly half foam and glue made Im speaking of, you cant even replace the screen without replacing a good amount of components with it, as they are glued or foamed to the screen itself, glued are also most flexes that hold some board components together, no antenna holders, no pin connectors except one for main board. Looking at teardown XZ2 vs that phone is like looking at teardown premium Marantz vs common Watson amplifier.

Anonymous

because xperia is overpriced, with outdated design, with less features, and with bad aftersale services (compared to appl and sam)

kntznbltz

Why is there too much hate and rant on Sony? If you people don't like the brand or their products, just simply ignore their page, or If you are a former or an unsatisfied customer/user move on.

Anonymous

There are many actually. To start with, the S9? Aluminum frame and GG5 front and back like the XZ2. But since the back isn't too curved like XZ2, it will fare better when dropped. Maybe the battery isn't screwed into the frame, but does that even matter to a user? XZ2 uses glue to stick the glass to the front and back of the frame, so there you go lol.

Tann Hauser

Who didnt ask for it? We users ask for innovations, so Sony gave us DVS. Its a cool innovative feature that uses dynamic along with haptic feedback. Pretty cool feature for ex, gaming, or media consumption. We didnt ask for removal of 3.5mm jack, or side power/fp scanner tho... Dont know what was Sony thinking there. But DVS is nice.

Tann Hauser

Nah, nope. Just much much less foam and glue, but more quality components like real pin connectors, antenna holders, graphic plates, and more component boards inside. All is quite obvious if you watch the teardown video, and compare it to other phones in same category.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

More like. What it feels to have a smartphone with a bloated battery on the back?

Anonymous

You claim the thick, heavy glass in Sony phones is of better quality. What is the International glass standard in Sony phones? Show us your proof. International Standards - Glass Standard ASTM C158: This test method covers the determination of the modulus of rupture in bending of glass and glass-ceramics. ASTM E2098: This test method covers procedures for determining the breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning in an alkali solution.

Anonymous

The entire XZ2 range of phones is much heavier than other phones probably because of the new vibration motor that no one asked for

wilson

beezels are killing sony

Satsuki

I still have a working Sony Xperia Z Ultra; former 2013 flagship. It is amazing, ahead of its time by 5 years. The only Xperia that could utilize a screen to have any pencils or pen to write on its screen albeit dinosaurs era Chipset and no wireless charging unlike Xperia XZ2 trio. I also have their 2015 flagship Sony Xperia Z5 Premium with its stunning 4k screen where I almost can't believe it that a phone can be this powerful enough such like a 4k TV fitted on my own hand. Yes, I can see much different between 4k and FHD. Its awesome. the fingerprint scanner on the side is really quick, easy and convenient compared to rear side fingerprint scanner on my sister's Huawei P10 phone. It is comfortably reached while lacing it on the table or inside my pant's pocket. Taking 4k video underwater is such a new experience. I planned to use tripod underwater at the swimming pool. I hope Sony will change its design again after XZ2 the transition phone period ended. Omnibalance and Loop Surface are elegance design but has wear out such like Samsung Galaxy S8/9 design eventually need a new design language soon. Ambient Flow design is immature and need to be refresh again next year 2019. Really hope that we will getting near bezeless Sony around 99% screen to body with 6.4 inch screen such like my most beloved Sony Xperia Z Ultra, otherwise, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or even Note 10 will have my money soon. It is might be a goodbye to Sony

DomDom

the XZ2 is heavy enough to hold. good luck to people who buy this. At least the front camera is heaps better

Anonymous

Sony phones use plenty of glue inside. Front glass screen is glued on, or do you think its screwed on ? hahaha, You argument in invalid. FYI, glue and foam are also insulators and assist cooling and vibration. Every other phone in this class is significantly lighter and thinner with a modern design. Thats called modern technology. This Sony phone weights 236 grams, 11.9mm thick and hundreds of Sony fans on this forum say thats its ugly. Plus no 3.5mm headphone jack. Nothing premium about this phone. In fact, it should be called the unpremium phone. Parts inside this phone are cheap, thick and heavy. Its as simple as that. Sony has only done more cost cutting. I can't see any reason what so ever to even consider this bottom of its class phone.

Tann Hauser

Yeah, half made...glue and foam holding inside parts together is not what constitutes the definition of hi tech technology product, worthy of a higher premium pricetag. No I do not know any arguably better built phone that is somehow magnificently lighter also. I already shared dissasembly video of XZ2, so any interested person can see reason why exactly it is heavier than most phones, and showing its factual build quality... Share with us then, some clue to your arguably better built but lighter phone..

Predictive memorys

Samsung and China well-known a wide range of roleplay on trolling marketing strategy, this isn't a new news either.

Anonymous

Half made? Now that's just exaggerating. You and I both know there are other phones out there that have arguably better/on par with the build quality than the XZ2. It's also a fact that the XZ2P is perhaps the most unwieldy phone Sony has made recently. Huge 5.8" display with sizable bezels, thick, heavy design. A step down compared to the sleek XZ Premium and even the old Z phones. And honestly, no one cares whether companies use glue for sticking batteries to the frame of the phone.

Anonymous

100% correct

Tann Hauser

I believe even Arena concluded them speakers give out excellent balanced sound quality with quite high volume, but are not the loudest out there. Xperias were never the loudest, but sound quality was never in question.

Anonymous

This or HTC u12+? Hmmm&#129300;&#129300;&#129300;

Anonymous

Heaviest and thickest phone in its class. 236grams in weight. Also ugliest in its class. Hundreds of Sony fans have said that here. No 3.5mm headphone jack. I can't see any reason to buy this phone.

Tann Hauser

Nah, just not half-made from foam and glue like the rest.

Anonymous

Looking at GSMA's test, XZ2 doesn't seem to have very loud speakers. They're just good, but not excellent. For a company who advertises the stereo speaker setup of the phone with buzzwords like "S-Force", I definitely expected better.

mak

236g ..? is this made up of a cement or what?

AnonD-76058

236 g is too much !

Eddy

HTC U12+ is beast....

Tann Hauser

This is an enhanced XZ2 with all the XZ2 goods + extra lowlight capability camera and 4k hdr screen....and no headphone jack. But else than no jack, will be hard to surpass by any other offer out there.

AnonD-481725

Hard choice?? definitely not, unless you are a fan, i personally would choose the regular xz2 over the s9, HTC U12 is so promising too, xz2 premium is better than S9 in most aspects, until we see what Samsung will bring with their Note 9.

AnonD-481725

I bit you never said the same for hundreds Samsung fans doing these stuff and more for years.

jonny

of all the phones i have used so far, sony is the best phone i can recommend to any one. keep on sony

Anonymous

yeah the xz premium is great, seem better than my current xz1, this new premium is gona be mine too

Anonymous

no they won't. they can't afford to do it. their sales are always bad. and this latest "htc-clone" design will make them fail again in 2018

Urbexx

I owned the xz premium last year and is a powerful and amazing phone! i wanna own this one too

Predictive memorys

From my personal opinion, I found that Sony is change the market strategy, they can announce new flagships anytime not even for IFA MWC CES and don't release flagships every half year/ one year. Just like a ninja smash!

AnonD-665723

I know right? You are not even allowed to say that there is no headphone jack, memory man and freaky dude will come out and bash and troll you hard then accuse you of being a Samsung fan boy even though you are not lol. This just proves than S9 is the benchmark phone and is the best because the way people try and compare. Anyway, my point has been proven, look at the replies to my previous post, just so much salt lol. It's actually a shame to see Sony getting worse year after year, they just refuse to improve while other brands like Samsung, HTC, Huawei, one plus..etc all have raced past Sony Mobile. There was a time when Sony used to rule them all, but not anymore.

Anonymous

this is a sony's page. how dare u mention samsung here. go back to your samsung fanpage, dont talk gibberish here

Anonymous

i won't believe you. get outta here and never come back! do you have something else to do other than defaming xperia and misleading people?

Anonymous

those haters are indeed annoying. why everytime sony releases new phone they always do this. bashing sony and misleading people

Anonymous

no i have got a sony xperia xa ultra and the jack audio works fine

xXENDER FREAKXx

U know, let's just wait till GSMARENA review this smartphone, even if some YouTube channels have a camera comparison with this smartphone, I'm having some doubts with the results, because I can't trust them as much as GSMARENA do. Don't u think that smartphones announced out of MWC and IFA are pretty vague in that sense? Because very less smartphone reviewers know them, and it is very less mentioned on videos, in fact I'm confused why would they release this smartphone outside of those 2 big events, when the outcome is that most people wouldn't know about it

Viky

Its not a trend. Most of the older models had audio jack issues. I am still leaving with one. So is it a good idea to cut it off?

LIRKER

Sounds great. Whatever it is, I just hope it works perfectly; not just pleasing on a paper.

Amir

Is it better or s9? Its hard chose

Tann Hauser

? Is there any reason he should let likes of you write such nonsens claims, like you did just now about Samsung here, without any interruptions? I understand why he is here, and why he spends a bit too much energy on bashrs. He is a fan. But Question is...why are likes of you here? Why even bother being here and confrnting likes of him, if you just wrote "Samsung is better in everything" nonsens personal opinion, on a Sony thread?!

itsme

i dont know why sister heatpipe hates samsung so much. dare to write a little critic to sony, then you'll be accused as a samsung fan

AnonD-665723

Not to mention how quickly this memory noob attacks Samsung, it's like he knows Samsung is better at everything but he has to bash Samsung s9 and s9+ in order to satisfy himself. You can see this in his every post. Sad. I feel he has been paid by Sony to troll and bash Samsung on gsma forums. The way he praises Sony and explaines features of Xperias says it all.

Anonymous

why you all haters always misleading people?

Anonymous

Camera 1 is monochrome. Camera 2 is rgb Monochrome sensor catches 3x more light than rgb sensor. So it will be like having 4 sensors to absorb light.

Anonymous

Hi... There will be 3 options A) you use the Motion Eye 19MP only, the rgb stacked sensor B) you use the 12MP black/white C) you use both same time, the Aube will merge data from both sensors into 1 image

Tann Hauser

Its not the loudest, but definitely very much loud...and most balanced than the rest, as it has front firing stereo speakers. If to be used, stereo speakers need to be balanced, not one firing front, other downwards... Thus, even if quite loud but not the loudest, definitely producing better stereo sound on a mobile phone over most competitors.

Predictive memorys

Sony claim that they had upgraded the dual front stereo speakers audio quality this is awesome! For loudness usually a great solution always should be use a Bluetooth speaker because the bass should bump up to balance the audio quality (most cheaper audio quality can not pump the deep bass but some fake bass). 3.5mm jack missed but they bring something new features like DVS etc and new hardware designs like Wireless charging coil etc and you still can use the adapter for music connection. For someone bashing the Bluetooth headset have more radiation please check the Bluetooth 5.0 features:

Anonymous

Spoken like a true Sony fanboy.. A phone speaker can never replace good headphones. While XZ2 has the loudest speaker in an Xperia flagship ever, it's still far from the loudest. Wireless headphones sound cool, but then why not have that AND a 3.5mm jack?

Mich

Bad idea without 3.5mm Jack Audio. Poor device...

AnonD-714946

RGB.. and you will have optional monochrome too..

Predictive memorys

It is fine too, okay. XZ2 come with loudest Xperia front stereo speakers so much better when outdoors to not bring wired headphones when outdoor, while when the need for headphones just NFC the wireless headphones it much stylish and sleek and those still using 3.5mm headphones jack can use the adapter and it is just fine because the adapter can always attach on the headphone.

Gordon

5-axis gyro EIS at front and rear camera! ISO 51000! Bravo Sony, i like you.

LIRKER

The final image will be RGB or B/W image?

Anonymous

Not sure how you define the removal of the headphone jack as a trend. People like you were mocking Apple when they removed headphone jack in the iPhone 7, but when your beloved Sony does it, it's fine?

lei jun

heavy like a brick hahaha

AnonD-714946

The monochrome camera reads the luminescence value. and the camera processor combines both monochrome & color captures to one , gives the final image.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

"Why should pay more for change phone every year if my Xperia is still very durable enough for most 4 years usage. Didn't ever read the Gsmarena long term reviews for XZ2? Sony XZ2 have great camera and big step improve for it image quality." And does every person in the world go to GSMARENA to watch the latest report? And that long term only applies to apple since they have a lot of apple stores and even authorize vendors all over the world. Let's not forget the 5 year solid update support. How can you be sure that sony would maintain the long term. "Just make the correction by my mistype, the owner has lost a the Z2 under the sea for 1 week not 1 months." And now you're changing the timeline topic? Did you even read my comments about replacing a lot of internal components once the unit is submerge into the saltwater for too long and the waterproof rubber has given way. "I show you this news to prove that the Xperia waterproof is top notch even has exceed the IP limits. Your beloved smartphone definitely has the poorer durability." Did you even tested the latest flagship of samsung such as the note 8, S9 or the S9+ if it has poorer durability? "A less durable phone must have the great change to change every year. That's is one of the reason Sony profits doesn't like the best seller brand, because your beloved brand hope you spend money every 1-2 years to help the make profits, furthermore the bashing style marketing strategy is playing by competitors, if you can thinking you must can found a lot of bashing style spreading and repeating to brain wash your brain." And you think that most samsung galaxy owners change their smartphones every year? Same goes for the sony. You think that you won't spend money every 1-2 years if the latest xperia model have something to offer than your old smartphone? Lets say that you have a 1 year old phone. And this year, sony has announced a new smartphone with bigger screen, bigger internal storage, bigger microSD card support, Bigger camera features, bigger battery life, wireless charging, new quick charge, RGB sony logo, dual camera, and such? Won't you be entice to get that model? "You are wrong, because most of the user record super slow motion for private sharing, less user share publicly and this is an advance recently feature that many phone still doesn't work with it." LOL! Them tell me, in facebook, twitter, snapchat, and other social media sites. Can you find 70% to 80% of smartphone users record super slow motions? And? Is that all you can say? "Why you ask me since I am not a promoter how can I know. If you tend to ask for help please refer to Sony official website. If you tend to bashing from another pointless speeches, please save your time." Promoter or no. Since you know xperia. You should have know this! "I am using the almost 4 years Xperia Z2, I'm playing the video with Xperia's Videos it can set the audio parameters and display parameters like what all you never know. " And did you even compare the xperia Z2 from the latest XZ2 + premium in terms of audio parameters? "So I really don't think you are a real Xperia user. It is much wasting my time for you..." I'm a 5 year old sony xperia user. My first smartphone was the ZL, traded it with z2, followed by z5 premium dual. Skipped the X version because of its ugly speakers. When the Razer phone was released. It had the best front facing speakers ever with THX certified amplifiers! Compared that to sony's small front facing speakers with S force surround sound. So In terms of capabilities of the smartphones. Majority of other smartphones have something to offer than what sony could've offer. Think about it noob.

tigerbomb1996

well said, sir

Tann Hauser

"That's is one of the reason Sony profits doesn't like the best seller brand, because your beloved brand hope you spend money every 1-2 years to help the make profits, furthermore the bashing style marketing strategy is playing by competitors, if you can thinking you must can found a lot of bashing style spreading and repeating to brain wash your brain." I must attest to "bashing marketing strategy by competitors" It is just too obvious. Some of them have been bashing here, for years now. Ordinary bashers wouldnt spend as much time and energy bashing on these forums, as they just dont like some specidic Sony device, but dont have this agenda of "bash marketing" behind them...

Predictive memorys

"Then your lack of dedication is why sony is failing! You say the camera is better on sony? Haven't you look at the top 10 selfie camera's?" Why should pay more for change phone every year if my Xperia is still very durable enough for most 4 years usage. Didn't ever read the Gsmarena long term reviews for XZ2? Sony XZ2 have great camera and big step improve for it image quality. " LOL! If a unit is dropped on a big body of water such as the river, lake, pond, sea or the ocean. That is considered as LOST unit. And instead of waiting. I would buy a new handset..." Just make the correction by my mistype, the owner has lost a the Z2 under the sea for 1 week not 1 months. I show you this news to prove that the Xperia waterproof is top notch even has exceed the IP limits. Your beloved smartphone definitely has the poorer durability. "And you think that it was IP68 that made them popular? BTW. I found this article regarding my word." A less durable phone must have the great change to change every year. That's is one of the reason Sony profits doesn't like the best seller brand, because your beloved brand hope you spend money every 1-2 years to help the make profits, furthermore the bashing style marketing strategy is playing by competitors, if you can thinking you must can found a lot of bashing style spreading and repeating to brain wash your brain. "First of all. Only a small portion of smartphone users would ever record at slow motion." You are wrong, because most of the user record super slow motion for private sharing, less user share publicly and this is an advance recently feature that many phone still doesn't work with it. " Tell me. Does the facebook have a feature which allows you to see a 3d profile picture of a user?" and.. "Is that limited to calls? Try watching movies or playing games while the vibration is on." Why you ask me since I am not a promoter how can I know. If you tend to ask for help please refer to Sony official website. If you tend to bashing from another pointless speeches, please save your time. "... the speaker is only good when playing music files. But when it comes to video. It primarily depends on the audio rate and sample rate. I'm more of a movie, video and a gamer than playing music." I am using the almost 4 years Xperia Z2, I'm playing the video with Xperia's Videos it can set the audio parameters and display parameters like what all you never know. So I really don't think you are a real Xperia user. It is much wasting my time for you...

Predictive memorys

It is not shame okay, it is just a trends like the notch trends.

Amir

Its a shame claim. Sony isn't good in front of samsung and apple but surely its so better than the xiaomi and the others mid ranges brands

Amir

You are right.i'm agree with you

Anonymous

I know! Samsung & OnePlus keep the jack but the creator of the walkman ditches it. Unforgivable.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

I'm what? You think I'm out in the open? Do you think that a lightning would still struck you even after the calamity has struck and no abnormal weather patterns are forming?

Foxtrot2Novmbr

"I know how good it is, as I acually use an Xperia with stereo speakers amd S force surround sound enhancement." Oh? Did you compare the s-force surround sound from Z2 to the X series? "Why do you ask this? You should already know about its quality" That was before the X line. And before the razer phone" "I thought you owned also a stereo speaker Xperia, as you claimed... I guess you made false claims there then... You write too much here, for a false claimer." How about you? From the comments that you're saying. It looks like you don't even owned an xperia smartphone. If I don't have an xperia smartphone with me. What's the reason for me to say a lot of those words for someone who doesn't held an xperia smartphone? You don't have a credible proof that I don't own an xperia smartphone. If this forum allows me to upload those pictures of my xperia. I could already send you a dozen of photos!

Tann Hauser

I know how good it is, as I acually use an Xperia with stereo speakers amd S force surround sound enhancement. Why do you ask this? You should already know about its quality. I thought you owned also a stereo speaker Xperia, as you claimed... I guess you made false claims there then... You write too much here, for a false claimer.

Anonymous

Hahahah no headphone jack from Sony what a joke shame on you Sony

Predictive memorys

"you'll have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning if there are taller structures in the area?" You can get higher risk struck by lightning because I am not using radio when during bad weather while you're.

AnonD-758594

No is not. Is for the low light shots

Foxtrot2Novmbr

For my follow up regarding why S-force surround works only in headphones. If you are watching movies or playing games on a speaker. The sound tends to echo like on a tube rather than feeling the sound like your on the concert hall, studio, or club. Now if you look closely on what the S-force is said on audio settings. It is said that "Virtually reproduce realistic surround sound". So let me ask you. According to the settings on the sony xperia. Did it says that the S-force front surround sound was enhanced for the Front facing stereo speakers while playing a movies or playing games?

LIRKER

The second camera is monochrome? That's useless.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

"Your comprehension fail again! I told you I am a Xperia user I reply to you(basher), other than that is not my consideration!" Then your lack of dedication is why sony is failing! You say the camera is better on sony? Haven't you look at the top 10 selfie camera's? From the DX0mark: ­ "Six months immersion under the seabed is not enough win your heart, but a little short time for Samsung record under the sea can win your heart! You better go and test your Samsung in real life, I am waiting you regret to immerse your Samsung more than 1 day without doing anything!" LOL! If a unit is dropped on a big body of water such as the river, lake, pond, sea or the ocean. That is considered as LOST unit. And instead of waiting. I would buy a new handset. Your country may have the capability to restore a 6 month underwater damage. But here in my country. Repairing that would be same as buying a brand new unit. Just to remind you that since the internal unit is damaged for 6 months. You'll be replacing a lot of components such as 3.5mm jack IC, camera IC(Both the front and rear), Front Facing Speaker IC, microUSB port IC, all of the above. "Without further ado, just test your Samsung IP68 phone immerse under the seabed for just 1 day only, I bet you definitely loss your words." And you think that it was IP68 that made them popular? BTW. I found this article regarding my word. ­ And here's the XZ2 being in the last place. "It depends where you are living, be open minded, most of the YouTuber using Super slow motion weren't from your country, you can refer to the YouTuber profiles. On the other hand, the Perdictive Capture is more useful in real life, but your beloved Samsung doesn't catch up Sony." First of all. Only a small portion of smartphone users would ever record at slow motion. This maybe doing something like dodging bullets, spilling water on the floor, watching animals flop, etc. But what's dominant is the fact that users take photos or record a video of themselves while doing an activity. This is why there are tons of smartphones that were advertising selfie camera's. "3D Creator can scanning the user face and turn it as a avatar in Facebook: And your Samsung user are excited to finding the Sony's 3D Creator app for Samsung phone: ... Still deny behind Sony?" And you think that having a 3D creator app to be used as an avatar on facebook counts? Puhlease! Even avatars that's to be used as a profile photo still counts as an image whatever you do. Tell me. Does the facebook have a feature which allows you to see a 3d profile picture of a user? "It depends how many call you received, if more than 100call daily you receive you can reduce the vibration level or disable on the toggles too. I haven't test it at the showroom but normally won't eat the battery too much." Is that limited to calls? Try watching movies or playing games while the vibration is on. "Sony audio technology is way better. For XZ2 it bring more sense by the Dynamic vibration system and you can learn from Sony official page, the XZ2 has the loudest Xperia speakers ever. The front facing stereo speakers use S-Force Front Surround to put you in the middle of the music. Sony leading in audio technology, they adopt S-Force Front Surround earlier than competitors and they increase the loudness this time! Without ugly bigger mouths... " Having a vibration when playing a tone isn't a good idea especially if it affects battery life and is a nuisance. Also, the speaker is only good when playing music files. But when it comes to video. It primarily depends on the audio rate and sample rate. I'm more of a movie, video and a gamer than playing music. "Which is more accurate? Is there a lighting coming toward to your area will you keep connect antenna to read the news? The weather predictive is only a prediction and it is cover for an area that may difference form distance to distance." How are you certain that you'll have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning if there are taller structures in the area? Also, when listening to a radio. The advantage of that is its accuracy where the calamity would struck. Let's say that there's a tornado. On the Accuweather. It only says about having a tornado in your area. On the radio. It shows where the tornado is and tells which streets is it crossing. "Unless you can proof that he/she isn't mal/fake user, then you don't have reason to ask me believe him. If it isn't enough to convince yourself, why are you play down Sony on you all reply". If he/she is a mal/fake user. Why should he/she be asking questions or making bad reports about sony product in the first place? There should be a complaint against the creator of the article or the questioners if they are found to be not using a SONY product.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

And from the looks of things. He is only playing music. How good is the audio when watching movies or youtube?

Foxtrot2Novmbr

LOL! Then prove it to me that my bashing is weak? If sony isn't selling well since last year models XZ premium flagship: What's your reason for the 2018 xperia model to be popular if its already been bashed? I have my evidences to prove it. I even held and used a XZ2 unit from a sony store. So why should I listen to what you're saying? Calling these reviewers a troll? Why don't you prove it? "4k hdr screen is old, sdr to hdr upscale is old, 10bit hdr recording is old" And unoptimized games for 4k hdr screen is the problem that is mostly encountered by sony xperia premium user. "400gb expansion over max 256 gb is old?" And you think that you can get a 400GB microSD card that easily? Think about it. If you are thinking online ordering. Then you must be a lazy person who doesn't care about warranty. "Your opinion about advanced mobile features is old." Then prove it to me that this newest flagship from sony can beat Samsung galaxy S9 and S9+ sales. "Can those AR Cores print out your scanned object, or implement your scanned real object or face into VR/AR software? No. And Sony has its own TOF depth sensors on Xperias for VR and 3D scanner." LOL! Have you even tried using the AR Core? Where's your proof that it doesn't work? Sony has its own TOF depth sensors for VR. LOL AGAIN! How can you say that it has its own TOF depth sensors for VR if their device wasn't made for VR? 3D scanner? Is it far more advance than the TrueDepth camera that was on the iphone X? "And about Daydream and Cardboard difference nonsens How is this controler possible then? Please explain." Then tell me, is it available all over the world? NO. If I own a samsung galaxy phone. I can just go to the nearest samsung store and buy a GEAR VR with controller! And just so you know. Samsung stores is available anywhere in the world similar to apple. "You own a Z2? Funny how S force front surround doesnt work on your phone speakers. It works for this guy here: So please explain this too." That's funny. Did I say that I own a xperia Z2? You are comparing old models from the new ones. Which have different versions. In the latest xperia version. How can you say about the speaker if the new ones have smaller speaker grills? Even when there's DSEEHX, and ClearAudio+, which disables the s-force surround sound effects when either of the two is on?

Anonymous

Iphone X is cheaper, Sony is the most expensive smartphone

Bagas Satya

Xiaomi redmis are the phone for you. Trust me they are better in features, even if compared to high end sonys.

BudarLovesTech

Yep, you’ve heard about this phone has no headphone jack, and requires an either dongle or a wireless earphones, which sucks. Oh, and also the phone is thick too, it’s almost 12mm in height, just the same as the older phones 8-11 years ago.

Orangmiskin

There are tons of cheaper phones with similar specs like Xperia today. I admit it if I am a huge fans of Sony mobile products since long time ago and I still use my SE Chedar. All I can do right now is just reading you guys opinions and crying because the phone is too expensive for me.

Predictive memorys

He say he has the Xperia Z5 Premium but I don't believe him because he doesn't know how to set a camera storage and he play down Sony all the time and give all credit to Samsung. I am using the Xperia Z2, I always activate the S-Force Front Surround that's why I am very enjoy the front stereo speakers, but I am not playing at crowed area because it is not a loudest speakers, I play the music when it is a great and peace place.

Tann Hauser

Of course , they allow liars to write their nonsens stuff on and on. Like this guy below. "Just so you know, S force front surround works only on headphones"?! And claims he even owns a Xperia Z2?!

Tann Hauser

Oh please fboy, stop your nonsense rant... Your just finding weak excuses to bash anything Sony. 4k hdr screen is old, sdr to hdr upscale is old, 10bit hdr recording is old 400gb expansion over max 256 gb is old? Your opinion about advanced mobile features is old. Can those AR Cores print out your scanned object, or implement your scanned real object or face into VR/AR software? No. And Sony has its own TOF depth sensors on Xperias for VR and 3D scanner. And about Daydream and Cardboard difference nonsens How is this controler possible then? Please explain. You own a Z2? Funny how S force front surround doesnt work on your phone speakers. It works for this guy here: So please explain this too. Typical lying basher.

AnonD-481725

Nonetheless, it says this page is for users opinions and reviews, all what i see here is tug of war between fans and non-fan or even haters, i am afraid this affect the credibility of the site.

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"That works on other ways you know. You defend sony xperia products. So why don't you go to a nearest sony store and be like a sandwich board guy to promote the sony product?" Your comprehension fail again! I told you I am a Xperia user I reply to you(basher), other than that is not my consideration! " Doesn't matter if your unit survives if you can't even use the xperia device to record videos or take photos under salt water." Six months immersion under the seabed is not enough win your heart, but a little short time for Samsung record under the sea can win your heart! You better go and test your Samsung in real life, I am waiting you regret to immerse your Samsung more than 1 day without doing anything! "How can they(Samsung) fail on their(Samsung) flagship models if their smartphones are rated IP68? Without further ado, just test your Samsung IP68 phone immerse under the seabed for just 1 day only, I bet you definitely loss your words. " And have you seen anybody using a samsung smartphone to record super slow motion camera? NO! Even here in my country. The only thing that is mostly done by everyone is take photos or videos, and video chat." It depends where you are living, be open minded, most of the YouTuber using Super slow motion weren't from your country, you can refer to the YouTuber profiles. On the other hand, the Perdictive Capture is more useful in real life, but your beloved Samsung doesn't catch up Sony. "Is that all the 3d creator can do? HA! And if you're thinking that 3d images will be used as ID for gamer account? LOL! As long as sony doesn't have any co-developer. That 3D creator is nothing!" 3D Creator can scanning the user face and turn it as a avatar in Facebook: And your Samsung user are excited to finding the Sony's 3D Creator app for Samsung phone: ... Still deny behind Sony? "And you think that a user wants a vibration that syncs with the sound? FYI, Vibrator eats battery life!" It depends how many call you received, if more than 100call daily you receive you can reduce the vibration level or disable on the toggles too. I haven't test it at the showroom but normally won't eat the battery too much. " Did you think I don't know that? LOL! I watch a lot of videos and play games with two FFS. What I hate is that stupid Dynamic Vibration System. Why didn't sony created Dolby Atmos Front Facing speakers with bigger mouths?" Sony audio technology is way better. For XZ2 it bring more sense by the Dynamic vibration system and you can learn from Sony official page, the XZ2 has the loudest Xperia speakers ever. The front facing stereo speakers use S-Force Front Surround to put you in the middle of the music. Sony leading in audio technology, they adopt S-Force Front Surround earlier than competitors and they increase the loudness this time! Without ugly bigger mouths... " Let me remind you that Accuweather is only usable before a calamity strikes. Just so you know. Weather patterns changes most of the time. And the app isn't that accurate!" Which is more accurate? Is there a lighting coming toward to your area will you keep connect antenna to read the news? The weather predictive is only a prediction and it is cover for an area that may difference form distance to distance. " Unless you have a proof that he/she spreads fake news. Then you don't have a reason to call it a fake news!" Unless you can proof that he/she isn't mal/fake user, then you don't have reason to ask me believe him. If it isn't enough to convince yourself, why are you play down Sony on you all reply.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Similar to last years sales of sony. With NO announcements, No advertisements, No users to promote sony sales. How do you think this would solve sony's financial issue on xperia smartphones? I even question the availability of the cases for these models since it has a round back and becomes bulky in the middle where the camera and the FPS is located.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

How can you say that if those things that I've mentioned doesn't exist? For a word PREMIUM to be named on a product. Should have offered PREMIUM qualities that may entice the user to buy their premium products. Those things that you've mentioned about having those features on a device is too OLD to be considered as PREMIUM. "About the rest...has bixby like software, its called google assistant". But unlike GA. This comes in the OS firmware of samsung. Why do you think that you should manually download GA? Even on android products? I have used a google assistant and as far as its capabilities to translate other languages. It's still not translating correctly. "advanced stereo sound in Sonys own S force Surround" Then how good is the quality of the audio when playing in stereo speakers? Just so you know the S force surround sound only works on connected headphones. "has most advanced AR features with its AR effect and 3D scanner implementation" LOL! You call that advance AR features if it doesn't have its own string as the ARkit or the ARCore? Even when it comes to software, how many apps do you think that it has when it comes to its own AR apps compared to Apple and Google? Even when it comes to AR capabilities. Does its camera have TrueDepth camera system to be considered as advance AR? "has a premium 400gb card slot that those with 128/265 gb do not have" Is 400GB already available anywhere in the world? Just so you know. a 400GB microSD card has the same price tag as the 8TB external hard drive. People will think of other storage options or to have a bigger internal storage than to get that 400GB microSD card. And How are you certain that the 400GB microSD card won't lag on sony smartphones since none of them have 8GB of LPDDR4 ram? "is capable of anything a Daydrem VR phone can offer" LOL! How can a VR work correctly if it doesn't have a API script for VR such as daydream VR nor has its own VR store? "and through better supported Cardboard VR that utilises same functional VR+controller sets(Daydream is just a VR suite to sell Googles expensive Daydream VRset, no extra func5i9nality over common Cardboard Suite)" LOL! Just because you have a cardboard VR. You think that your phone might work perfectly similar to daydream? And as far as functionality. In daydream VR. It allows you to use a controller as a pointing device. Something that a CARDBOARD Suite won't do! Do you even know VR technology even when it comes to Daydream VR API and hows its functionality differs from the cardboard VR?

Tann Hauser

I dont think it will be released outside asian market anyhow.... It s already in hands of asian based reviewers, and marketed only in asia.... Rest of the world will get it in some different Premium package, or later maybe, like it was with X Performance.

Anonymous

20 pages of comments. And this phone is not even released yet. Interesting...

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"That works on other ways you know. You defend sony xperia products. So why don't you go to a nearest sony store and be like a sandwich board guy to promote the sony product?" Your comprehension fail again! I told you I am a Xperia user I reply to you(basher), other than that is not my consideration! " Doesn't matter if your unit survives if you can't even use the xperia device to record videos or take photos under salt water." Six months immersion under the seabed is not enough win your heart, but a little short time for Samsung record under the sea can win your heart! You better go and test your Samsung in real life, I am waiting you regret to immerse your Samsung more than 1 day without doing anything! "How can they(Samsung) fail on their(Samsung) flagship models if their smartphones are rated IP68? Without further ado, just test your Samsung IP68 phone immerse under the seabed for just 1 day only, I bet you definitely loss your words. " And have you seen anybody using a samsung smartphone to record super slow motion camera? NO! Even here in my country. The only thing that is mostly done by everyone is take photos or videos, and video chat." It depends where you are living, be open minded, most of the YouTuber using Super slow motion weren't from your country, you can refer to the YouTuber profiles. On the other hand, the Perdictive Capture is more useful in real life, but your beloved Samsung doesn't catch up Sony. "Is that all the 3d creator can do? HA! And if you're thinking that 3d images will be used as ID for gamer account? LOL! As long as sony doesn't have any co-developer. That 3D creator is nothing!" 3D Creator can scanning the user face and turn it as a avatar in Facebook: And your Samsung user are excited to finding the Sony's 3D Creator app for Samsung phone: ... Still deny behind Sony? "And you think that a user wants a vibration that syncs with the sound? FYI, Vibrator eats battery life!" It depends how many call you received, if more than 100call daily you receive you can reduce the vibration level or disable on the toggles too. I haven't test it at the showroom but normally won't eat the battery too much. " Did you think I don't know that? LOL! I watch a lot of videos and play games with two FFS. What I hate is that stupid Dynamic Vibration System. Why didn't sony created Dolby Atmos Front Facing speakers with bigger mouths?" Sony audio technology is way better. For XZ2 it bring more sense by the Dynamic vibration system and you can learn from Sony official page, the XZ2 has the loudest Xperia speakers ever. The front facing stereo speakers use S-Force Front Surround to put you in the middle of the music. Sony leading in audio technology, they adopt S-Force Front Surround earlier than competitors and they increase the loudness this time! Without ugly bigger mouths... " Let me remind you that Accuweather is only usable before a calamity strikes. Just so you know. Weather patterns changes most of the time. And the app isn't that accurate!" Which is more accurate? Is there a lighting coming toward to your area will you keep connect antenna to read the news? The weather predictive is only a prediction and it is cover for an area that may difference form distance to distance. " Unless you have a proof that he/she spreads fake news. Then you don't have a reason to call it a fake news!" Unless you can proof that he/she isn't mal/fake user, then you don't have reason to ask me believe him. If it isn't enough to convince yourself, why are you play down Sony on you all reply.

jey35

Oh my god so many long comment. Poor for me, lazy for reading

Anonymous

Nothing premium about Sony phones, expect the printed name. 4K resolution on a 6" screen that the human eye can differeniate from a 1K screen. Biggest gimmick of the decade ! Thats why no other brands have 4K ! What special camera features ? You mean NO optical zoom, NO variable aperature lens, NO dual pixel lens, NO auto 960 fps video recording, etc, etc. NO Dolby Atmos sound Most flagship phones can handle 400gb cards now Sony has NO mobile VR headsets, NO VR store, NO VR software Sony Remote Play with available PS4 controller connectivity that costs another $600/800 and is NOT mobile and requires wall cables and power....lol What expensive engineered inside design ?...thats just plain rubbish...can you prove this ? Sony flagship is heaviest and thickest phone in its class. Also the most ugly according to hundreds of Sony fans here. I can't see any reason whatever to even consider buying this phone. Nothing premium about Sony phones, expect the printed name.

Tann Hauser

Yikes man. You sure can write long. If you are enraged about what Sony doesnt offer you, buy sth else you find more appealing. But Sony phones are Premium, no doubt about that. Have a Premium 4k hdr screen that none have, have special premium camera features that none have, have Remote Play with available PS4 controller connectivity that none have, have best and most expensive engineered inside design that none have, etc... It is Premium. About the rest...has bixby like software, its called google assistant, has advanced stereo sound in Sonys own S force Surround, has most advanced AR features with its AR effect and 3D scanner implementation, has a premium 400gb card slot that those with 128/265 gb do not have, is capable of anything a Daydrem VR phone can offer, and through better supported Cardboard VR that utilises same functional VR+controller sets(Daydream is just a VR suite to sell Googles expensive Daydream VRset, no extra func5i9nality over common Cardboard Suite) Etc,etc ..

Foxtrot2Novmbr

"I just reply to bashers, other than that is not my consideration, I am a Xperia user not a promoter please" That works on other ways you know. You defend sony xperia products. So why don't you go to a nearest sony store and be like a sandwich board guy to promote the sony product? "First of all you don't read the whole sentence, it said:" SIX WEEKS LATER, a friend of his went scuba diving and was able to recover the device (Z2). While the handset has received external damage and its battery was out of juice, surprisingly it booted right up after being plugged in. In fact, the device was still working well enough to make calls and everything." Either your comprehension fail or you want to misleading people, why don't you mention six weeks duration of immersion for the Z2 UNDER the SEA, it is over the limit but still survive." And the fact that the Z2 can't be used to record under salt water stays! Doesn't matter if your unit survives if you can't even use the xperia device to record videos or take photos under salt water. "Why Samsung doesn't do the same thing to test it limit? I think just One day Samsung will fail in the immersion lol." How can they fail on their flagship models if their smartphones are rated IP68? "Samsung copy Super slow motion with only 720p(less clear) from Sony but you said it is no needed by everyone. While Sony bring 1080p(more clear) super slow motion and allows Predictive Capture to take pictures before you even press the camera button for save some missed images, it is really practical and very useful, while Samsung still behind Sony!" And have you seen anybody using a samsung smartphone to record super slow motion camera? NO! Even here in my country. The only thing that is mostly done by everyone is take photos or videos, and video chat. "About 3D Creator, at first I am not interested but later I find it is useful to capture the every freeform and save into 3D file for memories it is quite nice and futuristic, scanned 3D images can also use for AR photo capturing and video recording the development will bring the 3D images into the ID for gamer account." Is that all the 3d creator can do? HA! And if you're thinking that 3d images will be used as ID for gamer account? LOL! As long as sony doesn't have any co-developer. That 3D creator is nothing! "Dynamic Vibration system algorithm the sound to perform every beat it is interesting, I think incoming call the phone can also vibrate according the ringtone pulses." And you think that a user wants a vibration that syncs with the sound? FYI, Vibrator eats battery life! "FYI, since the Xperia Z2 already have dual front firing stereo speakers and for XZ2 has the loudest dual front firing stereo speakers, even your Xperia Z5 premium also has dual front firing stereo speakers why you don't know?! Are you a fake Z5 premium user?" Did you think I don't know that? LOL! I watch a lot of videos and play games with two FFS. What I hate is that stupid Dynamic Vibration System. Why didn't sony created Dolby Atmos Front Facing speakers with bigger mouths? "The weather change and area, the Accuweather allow user turn on location for precision the user's location while the Radio can only provide the summarized area, remember you have to bring your headphones all the time as an antenna. " Let me remind you that Accuweather is only usable before a calamity strikes. Just so you know. Weather patterns changes most of the time. And the app isn't that accurate! Just check out the reviews here on playstore: "I don't believe you and even won't believe a One Time Poster, he/she could have spread fake news or maybe an ignorant/mal user." Unless you have a proof that he/she spreads fake news. Then you don't have a reason to call it a fake news!

Foxtrot2Novmbr

What's my rage? Let's see. 1. Starting from Xperia Z2 up to the latest XZ premium. They have a prototype AR effect app. Instead of improving the designs. They just didn't care about improving it at all! Even up to now. Xperia XZ premium's dual camera setup is already enough for android ARCore. How come Sony hasn't improved and expand AR technology until apple's ARkit? 2. Even until now. Sony device isn't daydream capable. If they have Playstation VR for their sony playstation. How come they never design a daydream capable smartphone? 3. There was Sony's MICRO-LED display. How come they never implemented that screen technology to the mobile phone? 4. Even until now. Sony has been making giant 6 inch smartphones. How come they never design a 4,000mah to 5,000mah battery smartphone? 5. This flagship model has a 6GB of ram. How come they never increased the capacity to 128GB to 256GB of internal storage? 6. If you are gonna offer a product with a "PREMIUM" name in it. The contents and design should be premium. In this years model. The only premium is the 4k resolution, RGB-IR dual camera, the 5.8 inch display, wireless charging, and the dynamic vibration system. Where's the bigger internal storage, the micro-LED display, the bigger battery capacity, the ARCore, The Daydream VR, and even the bixby like software? 7. The last tablet that sony has released is the Xperia Z4 tablet. After that. They've stopped making tablets! And just so you know, even if its short. There are still some people who love using android tablets. Only samsung, lenovo, acer, asus, and xiaomi is doing the tablet production. Where's the part from sony? 8. What's the reason for sony to join the back fingerprint scanner? Their last years XZ premium's Fingerprint scanner is placed on the side of the phone. Moving the FPS on the back means you need to lift your phone to unlock the FPS.(P.S. I don't use FPS because of my sweaty hands. I use Pin codes to unlock my phone) 9. Ever since Xperia Z2. The speakers of the xperia has been a generic stereo speakers. How come they never included in the design of the xperia speakers like the Dolby Atmos Stereo Speaker system instead of this Dynamic Vibration System? 10. Playstation Vita is now a dead console since sony has stopped making physical PS Vita in 2019. Because of the popularity of Nintendo Switch. Sony has forgot to design and make a counterpart for the nintendo switch. Since sony owns both markets. How come they never made a "Xperia Playstation". Where an xperia device can be docked with a controllers similar to vita. And has platform dock with HDMI so you can dock the xperia phone in there and play games on a bigger screen while the controller is in your hands? And from the design itself. It can play both android and playstation portable games! This could have been known as an ultimate portable playstation with smartphone capability! 11. When it comes to smarphone designs and technological advance. Sony is the slowest to get them all! Imagine, this is the only time of the year which sony has released dual camera, and a wireless charging pad! While other smartphones have those technologies already. 12. This years design model of the 2018 xperia smartphones looks like crap! Why did they have to move the camera in the middle of the back and the fingerprint scanner below the middle of the smartphone? Just so you know. Since you don't use a case at all. If you dropped your phone on the floor while the screen is facing on you. Did you know that the fingerprint scanner, the camera lens, or even the autofocus sensor may be damage since the position of those hardpoints are so obvious? And what's even worst? Why should both the XZ2 and the XZ2 premium be priced at $800 if the design is worst? This should've been atleast $400! Not $800!

Anonymous

Many people like Bixby and edged screens. Its an option. You realize that Bixby can be turned off and Google Assistant used instead or permanently switched off. Edged screens are useful for many people. But don’t fret, Sony will eventually catch up and copy this technology. You used to say the 4GB ram was useless, but Sony copied. You used to say that rear fingerprint button was useless, but Sony copied. You used to say that dual cameras were useless, but Sony copied. The big difference between Sony and Samsung is that most of Sonys add ons are gimmicks. Such as the 4K screen that the human eye can’t even differenate from 1K screen. You don’t like Dax, then don’t use it, some people like Dax. Or spend more money on overpriced Sony toys ? Xperia Ear for approx. $200 ? or buy overpriced Sony Xperia Touch or Remote Play. Samsung is the leader in Android phones. Although Chinese makers have kinda caught up now, such as Huawai etc. And Sony is number 12/13 in Android popularity and sales now. That’s enough proof alone. And don’t start crying that Sony doesn’t advertise enough. Sony advertises world wide on TV, major sports events, even some schools. Its your choice to support Sony phones. A company that has NO International warranty, no real technical support, constant software bugs, even after updates, lacks so many 2018 basic features etc. I want a phone that gives me all the options, true International warranty, latest technology, etc, etc. Sony can’t provide that, but many other brands can.

AnonD-631139

Body dimensions size is to. Wrong. 80 mm. What is this?

Tann Hauser

So....what is your rage exactly? I see you firmly and delusionaly believe Samsung devices are the smartphones users actually need. Everyone needs Bixby and edged screens alright... anything Samsung comes up with is what you obviously need, and anything Sony comes up with is not needed by anyone, at least in your book.... So get yourself a Samsung device, if you havent already. Praise its "usefull features" on their there page all you want. Us here find most of it unusefull and just marketing talk. Stuff like Dax... are not features of a phone, but addons that have to be paid...you get nothing out of "Dax feature" with the phone alone. And anyways its just a bumped up res bigscreen android UI mode, that Xperia Z4 tab first introduced, and LeenaOS (available to anyone in need of Dax like feat) copied with its app in 2016, and Sammy, as always of course, copied in 2017, and marketed it to heaven and above, so "awed with features" people like you could rubb it into other peoples noses everywhere.... Guess what? You want Dex experience? Get any chep android phone, install free LeenaOS UI app of old, buy a 15 buck wireless android to TV deck, attach keyboard and mouse....voila! There.... you just spared extra 600+200 buck for Sammy marketed "awe feature". And anyways.... Maybe Xperia users find Xperia Ear or Xperia Touch or Remote Play more usefull. And stop crapping on and on about what you think Sony or its users actually need... Cause thats pretty.. egoistic of you. Which, returns us to the first question... What is exactly your rage with Sony? Is it maybe that its not making Samsung devices?

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"If you have this proof. How come you didn't post it on sony vendor stores? Does a normal user know this? NO!" I just reply to bashers, other than that is not my consideration, I am a Xperia user not a promoter please. "https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.androidauthori­t­­y.com/xperia-z2-10-meter-water-416480­/amp/"­ Yes, That unit survived the plunged into the deep of more than 10 meters. But let me remind you that the Z2 was plunged into the salt water without even using the camera to take photos. And its external components have received water damage. So If you can't use the xperia underwater to take photos or videos in it. Then its no match for the samsung." First of all you don't read the whole sentence, it said:" SIX WEEKS LATER, a friend of his went scuba diving and was able to recover the device (Z2). While the handset has received external damage and its battery was out of juice, surprisingly it booted right up after being plugged in. In fact, the device was still working well enough to make calls and everything." Either your comprehension fail or you want to misleading people, why don't you mention six weeks duration of immersion for the Z2 UNDER the SEA, it is over the limit but still survive. Why Samsung doesn't do the same thing to test it limit? I think just One day Samsung will fail in the immersion lol. "Was this camera technology needed by anyone? NO!" Samsung copy Super slow motion with only 720p(less clear) from Sony but you said it is no needed by everyone. While Sony bring 1080p(more clear) super slow motion and allows Predictive Capture to take pictures before you even press the camera button for save some missed images, it is really practical and very useful, while Samsung still behind Sony! About 3D Creator, at first I am not interested but later I find it is useful to capture the every freeform and save into 3D file for memories it is quite nice and futuristic, scanned 3D images can also use for AR photo capturing and video recording the development will bring the 3D images into the ID for gamer account. You can even scan your toys(anything) for memories and share with friends or 3D printing. Dynamic Vibration system algorithm the sound to perform every beat it is interesting, I think incoming call the phone can also vibrate according the ringtone pulses. FYI, since the Xperia Z2 already have dual front firing stereo speakers and for XZ2 has the loudest dual front firing stereo speakers, even your Xperia Z5 premium also has dual front firing stereo speakers why you don't know?! Are you a fake Z5 premium user? "Accuweather requires a constant connection to the internet. Like I said before. If the powerlines are disabled and the transmission lines for the smartphones are out. How can the Accuweather receive the weather updates? How can it warn the user to find a strong shelter if the only thing it does is to predict weather patterns? Let me remind you that weather changes its pattern." The weather change and area, the Accuweather allow user turn on location for precision the user's location while the Radio can only provide the summarized area, remember you have to bring your headphones all the time as an antenna. " To assist the development to the greater user experience? YOUR excuse is beyond PATHETIC! A user wants a FUNCTIONING smartphone with NO system GLITCHES!" Yes the Samsung S6 update with glitches photo album, that's isn't functioning isn't pathetic!? While the beta can testing by user and let user feedback and develop for better improvement to the release version. " No smartphone is invulnerable to crashes! Even on the part of sony! I even have the proof that Sony UI" I don't believe you and even won't believe a One Time Poster, he/she could have spread fake news or maybe an ignorant/mal user.

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The Samsung adopt the glue on battery to save the battery room space but when the battery inflation the glue must affect the battery because it is fixed, furthermore when teardown the glued battery the battery sealed is broken and this may affect the battery lifespan too, it is also a outdated engineering. The Sony adopt the quality solution that won't broken the battery and it is outstanding! While the sealant for back cover and front display is still fine temporary because you can blow with hot air to remove it, but the sealed battery you can not blow with hot air to remove it, do you understand the sealed battery must have more quality designs!

Anonymous

Calm down, lol. Samsung doesn't use some super glue that permanently seals the battery to the frame of the phone. It's easy to remove, and original replacement batteries will come with the glue preinstalled, so it's not really a hassle. Sony's method is also fine, although it wastes a little internal space and adds weight. If you think glue is such a terrible idea, please enlighten how Sony sticks the front and rear glass of the XZ2 to its frame. Some sort of magic? Screws?

Foxtrot2Novmbr

"Is this how you provide an evidence? And even ask me to compare and select the camera tools myself? LOL! Better provide me with other evidences than this because this is a camera test benchmarks!" Here you are: The Samsung and Huawei wipe off the details and losses the color." If you have this proof. How come you didn't post it on sony vendor stores? Does a normal user know this? NO! "Yes... you can shield it on and gain again the phone size, how big is the phone you want just covered more protection for a less quality product." I don't see that as a problem if it improves the durability of the smartphone. Having a protection for your smartphone is better than nothing! "long time ago....Xperia Z2 already done with this news. Here you're: ­ Yes, That unit survived the plunged into the deep of more than 10 meters. But let me remind you that the Z2 was plunged into the salt water without even using the camera to take photos. And its external components have received water damage. So If you can't use the xperia underwater to take photos or videos in it. Then its no match for the samsung. "Predictive Capture is very useful that Samsung never have the technology to fully use the stacked Dram camera sensor ability. the 1080p super slow motion video is more quality than 720p super slow motion video." Was this camera technology needed by anyone? NO! Even that slow motion video at 1080p. Was that even needed? Look at all those people who posted a lot of things on social media. Was the slow motion recording a Hit? NO! "The 3D Creator can apply to the AR and it has 4 types scanning methods Samsung still never done with this advanced creation!" And you think that the 3D creator app was needed by anyone? NO! What's the other use of having this app other than making 3d faces? Nothing! "Dynamic Vibration on a smartphone is more senses to immerse into the game and shows this is unique a Sony features as we know the PS4 gaming". Does anyone like vibrations on their smartphones when playing games? NO! Wanna watch a video which vibrates the unit on a specific audio? NO! What people wanted is a smartphone with a stereo speakers! I can already predict that most of the time the dynamic vibration system will be disabled by the user as not only its annoying. But it also eats a lot of battery. "It also a calamities prediction so the Accocuweather already done it and you have plugin the headphone each time you listen the radio don't you feel sluggish?" Accuweather requires a constant connection to the internet. Like I said before. If the powerlines are disabled and the transmission lines for the smartphones are out. How can the Accuweather receive the weather updates? How can it warn the user to find a strong shelter if the only thing it does is to predict weather patterns? Let me remind you that weather changes its pattern. "Fortunately the news can be received from every WiFi that I can connected, but I still don't listen radio as personal preference". How can a WIFI work if the router itself isn't working because the power is out? "A beta tester can find and assist the development to the greater user experience, Samsung missed it." LOL!!!!!!! Is that what majority of android users want? To assist the development to the greater user experience? YOUR excuse is beyond PATHETIC! A user wants a FUNCTIONING smartphone with NO system GLITCHES! And wouldn't join the BETA program if the user can't use the smartphones NORMALLY! My reasoning accounts to more than 80% to 90% of smartphone users! You and the beta users accounts to 5% to 10% only because YOU DON'T WANNA USE YOUR SMARTPHONES NORMALLY! "While Sony keep moving forward on beta for a better user experience. Sony UI is lightweight then it has the minimal crash compared to Samsung even it is in beta version." No smartphone is invulnerable to crashes! Even on the part of sony! I even have the proof that Sony UI crashes:

Anonymous

so.. you mean people in there repair their xperia "Not" at the official service center? because i found many cases where the official service center is much worse than 3rd party service center.

Predictive memorys

Samsung hardware engineer still living in yesterday, they still adopt the glue the battery on the batter room. Everything should practically improved like Sony done, Samsung still never learned. Gimmick vs Practical = Samsung vs Sony.

Predictive memorys

"Is this how you provide an evidence? And even ask me to compare and select the camera tools myself? LOL! Better provide me with other evidences than this because this is a camera test benchmarks!" Here you are: The Samsung and Huawei wipe off the details and losses the color. " Are you scared of having a hard metal case on your smartphones? Hardcase smartphones were invented so that the smartphone may survive a drop! Most users do this so that their smartphones last longer." Yes... you can shield it on and gain again the phone size, how big is the phone you want just covered more protection for a less quality product. " Then prove it to me that those commercial ads are used to brain wash people. I have a cousin sister who has a galaxy note 8. And She was able to use it to record a video from the note 8 under water! This proves the water superiority of the samsung galaxy devices." long time ago....Xperia Z2 already done with this news. Here you're: " For the past 3 years. Samsung has released and innovate a lot of new stuff for the smartphone technology. Meanwhile, After Xperia Z5 up to last years Xperia XZ premium. Was there any innovative stuff that sony has released other than their 960FPS camera? None!... " Predictive Capture is very useful that Samsung never have the technology to fully use the stacked Dram camera sensor ability. the 1080p super slow motion video is more quality than 720p super slow motion video. The 3D Creator can apply to the AR and it has 4 types scanning methods Samsung still never done with this advanced creation! Dynamic Vibration on a smartphone is more senses to immerse into the game and shows this is unique a Sony features as we know the PS4 gaming. Samsung doesn't have 4K HDR display and doesn't have SDR display upscaling to HDR display technology. Sony have LDAC and DSEE HX and Clearbass etc for better audio playback. XZ Premium even come with 4x4 MIMO antenna and 1GB download speed. Sony adopt the trustworthy Qnovo battery charging technology and the Xperia XZ2 sealed battery designs is removable easily while Samsung newest flagships still glue the battery on the phone, so pathetic lol! "... The galaxy S7 was already released. And when did I compare the S7 to the XZ premium ? Did I even mentioned that device comparion when it comes to battery life on this comment section?" I know you state that you have the Xperia Z5 premium but I am state that you don't have Xperia XZ Premium so we can only refer to Gsmarena's battery test, because an amateur reviews can bias with ignorant usages. " I only used that when there's a report regarding upcoming calamities and the aftermath." It also a calamities prediction so the Accuweather already done it and you have plugin the headphone each time you listen the radio don't you feel sluggish? "Tell me, If you own a sony device. How can you get updates to the latest news report if it has no radio? How can you watch or listen to a news report if the transmission lines for the 3G/4G lte has been cut off. And the power lines are snapped?" Fortunately the news can be received from every WiFi that I can connected, but I still don't listen radio as personal preference. " Besides that. How can an android P beta tester enjoy using their android O beta devices if the apps doesn't work properly on android P since its still a beta OS? From a geek standpoint. Can an app work properly on a beta emulator with bugs, and glitches?" A beta tester can find and assist the development to the greater user experience, Samsung missed it. While Sony keep moving forward on beta for a better user experience. Sony UI is lightweight then it has the minimal crash compared to Samsung even it is in beta version.

AnonD-683892

Bro, in my country (Indonesia) sony xperia have some independent repair shop who best to fix xperia phones..

uDev

Why Sony adopted the rear mounted fingerprint reader? Needs another hole on the case, and horrible for my fingers. I own an XZ, side fingerprint reader is perfect.

Anonymous

As soon as there is an available FM radio, I will buy such a phone, so far I have z1 compact with a faulty battery.

pulis

I still go for this, even single rear camera from xz2 is quite good.. Now they add another camera.. I will wait for the people's review regarding the 4k + hdr video recording..

Predictive memorys

I think you should learn what is fraud design. The glue sticky on the battery is a great idea?! So how can you replace the components under the battery? Yes, you definitely have to detach the battery with glued maybe broke it too. I personally not a hardware design engineer but I know the glue on battery isn't a great idea and it already stated by many teardown reviews long time ago. I glad to see the Sony improve and find out a solution to not using the glue on battery, it is much easier for repair the components underneath the battery and battery replacements.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Be wise, you credit for Samsung when Sony have many technology that Samsung will never had!!If you're gonna repeat that 4k, 960FPS camera, better camera for darkness, FFS, Faster OS Updates and even the LDAC support. You know nothing! Let me remind you the following technology which samsung has and sony will never have. 1. Edge displays. 2. When playing music. There's a lightning on the edges of the screen. Which makes a moody color when playing music. 3. When the display of the phone is placed on the bottom. If there's gonna be a call, or a text messages. The edge display would light up. 4. From the latest samsung galaxy device. Their 3.5mm jack headphone has 32-bit/384kHz audio. 5. Up to this day. It is the only known company to make a stylus smartphones. 6. Samsung Dex(Destop Experience Support) 7. Bixby's functionality allows it to translate the text and sentences from different languages by the use of the camera. This can be used to read untranslated japanese manga! 8. Daydream Supported Device with dedicated VR appstore. 9. Has better accessory provider such as the powercase or the smartscreen cover. 10. Better switches for the screen resolution. So thinking about it. These kind of technology features are what the user mostly wants on their mobile devices. "Be wise, when I give you a link you should select the tools for the models and you can learn the comparison yourself" Is this how you provide an evidence? And even ask me to compare and select the camera tools myself? LOL! Better provide me with other evidences than this because this is a camera test benchmarks! "First of all, the S9 definitely fragile than XZ2 because it have bezelless design and smaller metal frame furthermore XZ2 has anti-twist metal frame while Samsung curve edge corner still more fragile. If S9 increases some bezel like XZ2 it can retain the grip area with trimmed bezels but the S9 bezelless is too tiny to grip, user will always miss press the screen when operate with one hand" Are you scared of having a hard metal case on your smartphones? Hardcase smartphones were invented so that the smartphone may survive a drop! Most users do this so that their smartphones last longer. "I can only prove you the commercial ads can brain wash people except the wise people" Then prove it to me that those commercial ads are used to brain wash people. I have a cousin sister who has a galaxy note 8. And She was able to use it to record a video from the note 8 under water! This proves the water superiority of the samsung galaxy devices. "Why you always give credit to Samsung, are you a Samsung salesman?" For the past 3 years. Samsung has released and innovate a lot of new stuff for the smartphone technology. Meanwhile, After Xperia Z5 up to last years Xperia XZ premium. Was there any innovative stuff that sony has released other than their 960FPS camera? None! Even this years new line of sony XZ units. Was the Dynamic Vibration System from these new line of smartphone is what the user needed? NO! Think about it. Since note 4 up to now. Majority of samsung galaxy owners have experienced in VR world, charging their phone wirelessly, playing music with some moody yet colorful edge lightning, and even better internal storage capacity similar to apple! Neither I work for the samsung as the salesman nor I posted a suggestions regarding the latest android flagship device. But what have they released to the world is something that majority of all users NEEDED. Meanwhile, most of the sony features other than the 960FPS camera and software updates. Are those technology features were NEEDED by the user? "You doesn't own the XZ Premium. Refer to the Gsmarena's battery comparison tools, the XZ premium has better endurance compared to the Z5 premium. Samsung S7 updated to naugat has facing significantly decrease on the battery endurance because it has older chipset, so don't compare to a older chipset" WOW! DID I SAY THAT I OWN AN XZ PREMIUM? LOL!!!!!!!!!!! XZ Premium has better endurance on android nougat because it is the stock OS that was installed in the unit! Meanwhile, the S7 started with android M because it was released on 2016! Where the android dominant version and the brand new OS was the marshmallow. Before the nougat was even available to the public. The galaxy S7 was already released. And when did I compare the S7 to the XZ premium ? Did I even mentioned that device comparion when it comes to battery life on this comment section? "Just answer me how many hour you listen to a antenna-radio with best reception then answer me how many hour you listen to the Internet-radio with global channels?" LOL! And you think that I used the antenna radio on my galaxy device for too long? I only used that when there's a report regarding upcoming calamities and the aftermath. Tell me, If you own a sony device. How can you get updates to the latest news report if it has no radio? How can you watch or listen to a news report if the transmission lines for the 3G/4G lte has been cut off. And the power lines are snapped? "I am curious why are you pretend like a Samsung Spokesman or Samsung Defender.. Anyway nice excuses!" LOL! How about you? Why are you pretending like a spokesman or a defender for sony if you know nothing at the world of smartphone technologies? Besides that. How can an android P beta tester enjoy using their android O beta devices if the apps doesn't work properly on android P since its still a beta OS? From a geek standpoint. Can an app work properly on a beta emulator with bugs, and glitches?

Anonymous

Gluing the sealed battery is a better option. Samsung engineers and designers are the worlds leader of Android phones. Please listen and learn from the experts. All your comments here only prove that you’re a biased Sony fan boy. Sony XZ2 is the heaviest, largest and thickest in its class. That’s a FACT. Also the ugliest. Hundreds of Sony fans admitted how ugly this phone is. Also NO 3.5mm headphone jack. There is absolutely NO reason for anyone to even consider tis phone.

Anonymous

We can't really be sure about that. Both the S9 and XZ2 have aluminum frames and GG5 front and back. They'd be similarly durable, although S9 might fare better in drop tests due to its lower weight. I'm not a fan of the direction Sony has taken with the XZ2. Considering this is the same company that made great looking phones like the Z3/Z3+/Z5, it's a shame actually. Big, heavy, no jack. And announcing the XZ2P in April and releasing it in August? Wtf Sony?

Predictive memorys

I am using Xperia Z2 and I already hold and test the XZ2 in Sony Centre, I feel the weight is almost same Because the back curve cover fit the phone in hand with less slippery and more grips that's why I can feel it almost the same weight although the XZ2 on paper has more weight. The XZ2 is really gorgeous nothing like HTC, all the bashing are wrong!

Tann Hauser

Half the S8 and S9 components are held inplace by heat resist foam and glue, even most flex connectors, minor components are held together with flexes only, yes. And for ex, P20 Pro battery is extraglued to the screen, repair has to scrape it off in need for exchange, cant remove it without destroying it, flexes are plastic covered, etc... All cheaply assembled phones. XZ2 really shines in inside quality, yes, every component is on its own board, all have real metal connectors, all flexes are copper/silicon alloyed, antennas have proper holders, its really well engineered.

Predictive memorys

Please check out the teardown review for S9 S9+ and XZ2, you can find the S9 and S9+ glue the sealed battery on the board, it is way difficult to change the components. Sony improve the Xperia XZ2 design from inside to outside. The battery is easy teardown because without using glue, it is a great design!!

Anonymous

If the phone is cheap and the buyer is poor, yes, you are right, it does not matter.

Predictive memorys

" Can you compare how much technical advantage does the samsung galaxy phone has compared to sony other than screen and camera? I already told you a lot of stuff that samsung has and sony doesn't have. And you still praise sony for this model? Pathetic!" Be wise, you credit for Samsung when Sony have many technology that Samsung will never had!! so shall I have give praising for Sony on Samsung thread like you?! You're acting like a samsung fans more than a real Sony user... " Be wise, when I give you a link you should select the tools for the models and you can learn the comparison yourself. "How noob can you get?! Let me explain! If you move the sony logo on the back of the unit. And increase the size of the screen both top and bottom by 1 inch. Would that still considered as a fragile especially if there's still thicc bezzels on both top and bottom of the unit? Also the FFS is still there!" First of all, the S9 definitely fragile than XZ2 because it have bezelless design and smaller metal frame furthermore XZ2 has anti-twist metal frame while Samsung curve edge corner still more fragile. If S9 increases some bezel like XZ2 it can retain the grip area with trimmed bezels but the S9 bezelless is too tiny to grip, user will always miss press the screen when operate with one hand. "Can you prove that the sony devices could survive on immersion on a salt water? Not only water but also water pressure?" I can only prove you the commercial ads can brain wash people except the wise people. "Are you working for sony?" No, I can only propose my idea. Why you always give credit to Samsung, are you a Samsung salesman? "All of these features works on factory version of xperia which is android 5.1.1. But if you are running on nougat. Endurance is worst since the OS primarily eats a lot of ram!" You doesn't own the XZ Premium. Refer to the Gsmarena's battery comparison tools, the XZ premium has better endurance compared to the Z5 premium. Samsung S7 updated to naugat has facing significantly decrease on the battery endurance because it has older chipset, so don't compare to a older chipset. Why don't you get the chance to trolling on S7 thread? "Sony might ditch the radio on all sony x devices. But samsung still has." Just answer me how many hour you listen to a antenna-radio with best reception then answer me how many hour you listen to the Internet-radio with global channels? "Samsung will still have android P updates but in a complete version of android P. So rushing updates isn't mostly recommended on all smartphones! You think that samsung is the only one who didn't join the beta program? " I am curious why are you pretend like a Samsung Spokesman or Samsung Defender.. Anyway nice excuses!

Tann Hauser

Well, yeah... Average person doesnt care about 2-3 mm thicker or 60 g heavier also. It is indiscernable to joe average. But fact still remains...XZ2 was build to last, more so than its competitors. And its weight and thickness has much more sense after looking inside. Youre right on the jack tho, Sony made a mistake there. But then again, I dont like phones compromising on built and component quality, and XZ2 is definitely not the guilty one in that aspect. For ex, if weakly made, internal components are more prone to heat or drop damage, so be careful about overheat on those phones, or drops, else that 800plus euro/buck phone could end up in a dustbin...

Predictive memorys

Look at S9 and S8 teardown their sealed battery is mounted and glue on the board and it is a shame way to pull it down when it is need service. XZ2 teardown is advance, I see the battery is not mounted on board and without using any glue, this is the improvement, I hope every OEM can copy Sony!

Predictive memorys

Well said! You're right.

Anonymous

Well said and 100% true...

Anonymous

The average person doesn't give a damn about HOW the internal components are arranged inside a phone. As long as it isn't a nightmare to disassemble, it's fine. S9 is a lot lighter, thinner and smaller than the XZ2 (and remember, with a jack). S9 doesn't compromise on durability nor does it compromise on function. So why exactly is the XZ2 so heavy and thick? Huge vibration motor is powerful, but it's a gimmick and is still behind iPhone's taptic engine or even the LG V30's haptic feedback. Speakers are large, yes, but still not louder than the competition. IDK about any "extra protection plates", but the S9's frame is as durable, if not sturdier, than the XZ2's frame (watch Jerryrigeverything's videos). Thicker glass on the XZ2? Still the same GG5 as in the S9. Anyways, glass is glass and glass is fragile. Wish more manufacturers would continue making durable metal phones like Nokia does. It's a fact that the XZ2 family could've been made a LOT lighter and thinner without compromising any features.

Tann Hauser

I ve posted that teardown for smart techsavy people to see. So, no need for you to look or comment on it.

Anonymous

Glad to hear that.. I hope you won't find any problem with your new device. :)

Anonymous

Sony XZ2 is obviously made on a budget with larger, cheaper parts. Like an entry level phone. Hence, it’s the heaviest and largest and thickest phone in its class. With no 3.5mm port. Sony is well known for its cost cutting practices over the past few years. That video proves that its more complicated than the Samsung S8, with more cables and connectors. Obviously showing cheapness and less technology.

Anonymous

rigorously vs perfunctory

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Way ahead of you buddy! But I'm not planning to get another android smartphone. I would get an android tablet instead! Good thing thou, samsung is planning to announce the galaxy tab S4 by next month. And it will have a snapdragon 835.

Anonymous

Short video about XZ2P

Oppaii

Japanese engineering

Tann Hauser

I am not excusing, I am stating. XZ2 dissasembly: And for ex, S8 assembly: XZ2 has no extra space inside, but its glass is thicker, its vibrator is 3 times larger, its speakers larger, its antennas about 4 times longer, its connectors and flexes wider, longer, sturdier, battery thicker and bigger, NFC enormeously bigger, has extra protection plate, etc.... The difference in materials, size of some parts, and quality of engineering is obvious.... XZ2 looks much more better assembled, with more materials, thus heavier and thicker.... It is ones own choice, which is more quality...less materials and thinner, or more material and thicker/heavier... After looking the engineering part of the phones, Id definitely go for Sony...

VS

Yes, its very important for phone to be weightless. 160g is fine. This could be one reason i will not buy xperia for now. Honor 10 and Nokia x6 are doing amazing job.

dragonov

nonesense. I still have the z2. all glass with zero flex and very durable. but reasonably thick around 8mm and reasonably weighed around 160g. check its drop test with android authority on youtube. no excuse for the stupid 10mm+ and 200g+.

Anonymous

Poor you... My Z3+ also running on Android 7.1.1. Fortunately, it can directly save photos and videos to the microSD card. I don't know what's the problem with yours, maybe you should move on to another brand.

mike

Sony is crazy . the xz2 premium weighs 236 gms. That is like half a pound of sugar bag

Anonymous

Did you even watch video? Samsung was darker and lose focus huawei was better but xperia ruin both.. watch it again

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Yes, my xperia Z5 was running on android 5.1.1 as a FACTORY OS! And Just so you know. The latest update for that unit is NOUGAT! AND another reminder. Android 7.1.1 is NOUGAT! Check this info from SONY ITSELF! ­ Because of SONY PC COMPANION. I manage to update my Z5 premium dual to android 7.1.1! So HOW AM I LYING if this was an OFFICIAL UPDATE from SONY?

Anonymous

Your Xperia Z5 premium launch with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) Either you are liar or Gsmarena lying.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Yours is android 6. Mine is running on 7.1.1 Because of that stupid google's decision to restrict SD card editing from android 4.4. I needed to root my phone just to be able to access and even use the microSD card as direct storage. And stop any forms of copy to the internal storage. Why do you think that there are two DCIM folders on each storage?

Lordkaos

LOL...I dont know where or when you get your facts but my Z3 is able to write photos and videos directly to the SD (SDXC card) as of Android 6.0... Btw...Who the hell still listens to radio on smartphones?

AnonD-481725

lol, ftw Sony, this is not about tech anymore, it's more like magic.

Dissapointed

No 3.5mm audio jack. Sorry Sony bad choice!

Anonymous

Wow, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is clearly the winner. But, actually, Samsung has always won these low light tests, so nothing new really.

Anonymous

Wrong, Tech can be used in past, present or future. e.g. Sony flagship dual sim phones don’t have true dual sim 4G tech capability. Only 4G & 3G. Present tense. Some Huawei dual sim phones have true dual sim 4G tech capability. 4G & 4G. Present tense. And tech is like a plant seed. A orange seed grows into a orange tree and grows bigger and better and gives fruit. FYI, Qnovo is still unproven tech. (Present tense) Maybe it will be proven tech in the future. (future tense)

Foxtrot2Novmbr

Nice excuses? LOL! Why don't you prove it? "You just selectively play down Sony but you keep praising Samsung on the other hand... how bias are you!" Can you compare how much technical advantage does the samsung galaxy phone has compared to sony other than screen and camera? I already told you a lot of stuff that samsung has and sony doesn't have. And you still praise sony for this model? Pathetic! Where's the content? "The XZ2 has better details and color in low light photo compare to others." Does anyone take photos in low light conditions? Check FB, Instagram, and other social media post. Can you found someone who is taking a lot of photos at low light conditions? The only thing that the camera is good for is taking upskirt photos or videos of a female wearing a skirt because it is dark under their skirt! Whoever said that designing the XZ2 premium to be 6 inch is a worse design which increases fragility? How noob can you get?! Let me explain! If you move the sony logo on the back of the unit. And increase the size of the screen both top and bottom by 1 inch. Would that still considered as a fragile especially if there's still thicc bezzels on both top and bottom of the unit? Also the FFS is still there! "You video show the IP test is more on commercial and less trustworthy" Can you prove that the sony devices could survive on immersion on a salt water? Not only water but also water pressure? "but I suggest them to not do it again because it is more on commercial sides" LOL! Are you working for sony? "Pixel Complement and it save battery compared to Z5 Premium and that is why XZ Premium has longer endurance with less battery capacity" All of these features works on factory version of xperia which is android 5.1.1. But if you are running on nougat. Endurance is worst since the OS primarily eats a lot of ram! Even using Sony PC companion and have it do a factory reset didn't solve my problem! "Finally I know why the Radio is much more important to you, so reply me on this subject because your personal preference show you more like a Samsung fans" My z5 premium dual still has FM radio features. This is the reason why I stay out of the next sony xperia models because it doesn't have any radio at all. Sony might ditch the radio on all sony x devices. But samsung still has. And even up to their latest model. Still has a lot of radio. And this is why majority of android users uses samsung galaxy phones. "Stop defending Samsung, I know you want to protect Samsung because Samsung looks like miss out the android P beta so you can only underestimate Android P selectively." Was there a reason for samsung to join the beta? FYI, beta means that the program is still has some bugs in it that could affect the performance of the smartphone. And why are you in the rush to have a smartphone with android beta OS? Samsung will still have android P updates but in a complete version of android P. So rushing updates isn't mostly recommended on all smartphones! You think that samsung is the only one who didn't join the beta program? Just so you know there are only 12 confirmed android P beta smartphones! This Sony XZ2 premium didn't even joined the android P beta! I wonder why??

Tann Hauser

First video sample of XZ2 Premium camera performance: :-)

jrharbort

According to Docomo news releases, this phone is expected to be available through the carrier in Japan on August 1st. They tend to release Sony phones to Japan carriers later than other areas of the world (XZ2 and XZ2C aren't even available on Japanese carriers yet), so we can likely expect overseas releases sometime before August 1st.

Akkediae

I was just about to buy the XZP as I didn't want to wait for the XZP2 that might not come to my region but HOLY SMOKES! This thing is going to be an absolute MONSTER in the camera department, look at this! to say it stomps other phones in low light is to put it lightly. They're really trying to make the 13th wonder of the world - WOW! I'm going to wait now, I want this phone so badly!!!

AnonD-481725

Dude, you need to step over it, techs are not plant seeds, techs are based on earlier experience, unless you are talking about a Korean or Chinese company then it is a seed.

Predictive memorys

Nice excuses, but the YouTuber also post the great photo from other smartphone so do you think they are liar this time? You just selectively play down Sony but you keep praising Samsung on the other hand... how bias are you! If you don't believe YouTube camera comparison for XZ2, you can also read the Gsmarena's camera comparison tools and here is the link: The XZ2 has better details and color in low light photo compare to others. 6inch display is a worse design if it has tiny bezel and tiny frame, because it increase the fragility from inside to outside while a bezel is still welcome because it help user grip the phone and please be aware the bezel-less 6inch display smartphones will have the extreme bottom navigator and buttons and extreme upper notification bar positions which will force the user stretch their finger all the time in one hand usages. On the other hand the XZ2 has great dual front firing stereo speakers on the trimmed bezels and the less bezel is still usable for grip that's really nice and well balanced design. You video show the IP test is more on commercial and less trustworthy. Sony has done it before but I suggest them to not do it again because it is more on commercial sides, I want them focus on actuality and practically and this will gain the trustworthy. Test both the IP65 and IP68 is obviously more trustworthy than any commercial gimmick! You praising Samsung once more... the XZ Premium has advanced display panel that help to do the Pixel Complement and it save battery compared to Z5 Premium and that is why XZ Premium has longer endurance with less battery capacity. Please refer the specs pages on Gsmarena. Finally I know why the Radio is much more important to you, so reply me on this subject because your personal preference show you more like a Samsung fans. Stop defending Samsung, I know you want to protect Samsung because Samsung looks like miss out the android P beta so you can only underestimate Android P selectively.

Tann Hauser

This marvel phone is out, and about. first camera video samples are on yt....and them seem very, very advanced. :-)

Foxtrot2Novmbr

First of all. Did you think I have an S9+? NO! Like I currently own an Xperia Z5 Premium Dual. And from the world of smartphones. I don't think I have any interest on any smartphones since except for samsung who has developed a VR smartphone with VR headsets. And I needed those for watching some private videos on the go. So you base on the youtube. But anybody knows that youtube is also a source of fake news. So again, where's your proof? Did you think that if sony has made a 6 inch smartphones on a form factor. I would have another excuses again? Think twice before YOU understand me! There may be a 6 inch smartphone that sony is selling right now. But the speaker location is mostly the problem! So imagine a 6 inch smartphone with bigger screen to body ratio and a dual FFSS? Wouldn't that be great? "IP65 plus IP68 double certification must even better on quality assurance"? LOL! What a pathetic excuse! Oh btw! I just recently reminded about this video: Linus has dived into a salt water to test the waterproof of smartphones. I should have posted this before we started arguing about IP certifications. But nonetheless, I began to think how waterproof is today's xperia smartphones if it can't survive a dive on a salt water. "The 4K display can shift into FHD for UI display so it is well on battery saving". How can you say that if there's no switch to switch display? Samsung has this feature: So unless you provide me a proof that sony automatically switches into FHD for UI display. You are lying. MOST FLAGSHIPS don't have radio except for SAMSUNG! Which is why people prefer samsung galaxy devices! And you think that I needed to to have the earphone connected to my ear to listen to broadcast? "The 4K video can save into the memory card in real time recording just select the source to save in the camera settings" LOL! I tried that by changing the data storage to SD card on camera settings. But whenever I start recording it. An Error pops up saying "could not save video" But if I chose the internal storage. It works just fine. Just so you know. I owned a 128GB sandisk MicroSD card. And This isn't a fake microSD card because I bought it on the store and not online! "You have miss out the Android P improve even more on AI and battery saving and less navigator buttons with gesture support" LOL! Was there a performance improvement on android P? NO! Was there an API improvement for apps on android P? NO! Is it fully 64 bit OS? NO! Is AI a big thing? NO! Is having a less navigator buttons solves the problem on android? NO! If you're primarily using android phones for music, games, browsing, chat, video recording, and even watch videos. What does it differ from the old android Oreo? Only UI improvements? And just so you know. I don't care about battery saving because I have a powerbank with me at all times! And just so you know. Both Iphones and Samsung have third party providers that makes powercases. Which acts like a case and charges your phone without any wires! Meanwhile, sony doesn't have any powercases! Even this XZ2 premium won't have any powercases at all!

Anonymous

becuse sony's mobile division lacks vision. that's why most of its products are not special. previous design: looks professional but sadly it has huge bezel. current design: slim bezel but too thick, too heavy, and it looks cheap. there were many problems too in the past like camera distortion, overheat, sudden death, etc.

sailor mars

qnovo is useless. unproven tech. no one need it

Anonymous

No headphone Jack?

C R O S S

It's because the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset doesn't support 18:9 at 4K. It is limited to Full HD and Quad HD. So basically it's a technically limited due to the 845 SoC inability to render Ultra HD at 18:9 aspect ratio. So in order to achieve the 4K HDR display, Sony has to use the older aspect ratio of 16:9.

Predictive memorys

How you hold the S9+ is more interesting to me. You don't feel that you have to stretch your thumb and forefinger every you access notification and navigator and fingerprint scanner all the time? I have compare the on YouTube, the competitors still wash out the color but Sony restore the true to real life color, the RGB-IR sensor analysis the color that people cannot see, even in low light it can restore the true color and much better compared to any competitors. The real gimmick is wipe off the details and color and produce less realistic image and brain wash people it is similar as a DSLR quality just like the competitors always did. I can read your mind, if Sony make it 6inch display you will have another excuses for sure, so let's drop this subject! If you love your beloved smartphone get only just one IP68 certification then go for it and without any regret later, that's it! IP65 plus IP68 double certification must even better on quality assurance, less test less check less quality less verification will only have just once IP68 test. The 4K display can shift into FHD for UI display so it is well on battery saving, while the 2K is still not the future display. About the Radio or not, I think you better choose a midrange because most of the flagships are without radio and remember don't turn your precious Radio when there is lightning on tornado weather. The 4K video can save into the memory card in real time recording just select the source to save in the camera settings. Are you really a Xperia Z5 Premium user?! You have miss out the Android P improve even more on AI and battery saving and less navigator buttons with gesture support. Oh I see battery saving is not important to you.

Hoooossi

Everything is stunning, but I don't understand why sony still use 16:9 aspect ratio while producing BIG screens. the only reason could be PS4 gaming...

jard

i can only hope they leave the fingerprint sensor where it use to be. *side mounted*

Foxtrot2Novmbr

You know what. This may be ridiculous. You have your own base when it comes to fingerprint sensor on the XZ2. Mines in the S9+. How long is your finger from the palm up to the top of your finger? Is it 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, or 5 inch? Even if you say that the sony has adopt RGB-IR from XZ. Unless you provided me an evidence about RGB-IR. It's still a gimmick from sony. And whoever said that designing a 6.0 inch sony smartphone could come up with a notch? There are lots of 6 inch android smartphones and mostly don't have a notch. How can a device with IP68 rating get a damage from a low pressure liquid if the IP68 smartphone is already designed as the 2nd toughness water resistant rating? There are lot of people already using tap water with low to high water pressure to wash their unit. And until now. It's still working just fine! 2k would consume more battery than a 1080? LOL! If a 4K is more powerful because it can produce best image and video quality. Won't that count as the heaviest battery consumer? Whoever said that I would play games when a tornado is coming? A radio on the smartphone is used to listen to news before and after a calamity has strike. Where did your stupid idea come from? My unit is Z5 premium dual. And just so you know. Ever since android 4.4 kitkat. You CANNOT write the files directly from the MICROSD card because of that stupid sd card writing restriction! As you can see in this forum from sony: The staff said "There is no way to make the apps store to SD card by default" And according to Zacabeb "Apps moved to SD card still reserve space in internal storage" Just so you know. The camera on the Xperia is considered as an APP. So No matter what you do. You cannot directly select the microSD card as a default storage when recording a video. Just like I said before. Why would samsung join android p beta if it was still buggy? And because of some recent article that I read. I already hate the android P. Why? Older android apps won't run on android P: And since google is very very lazy when it comes to paying app developers. I might think that I would stay on android oreo. Possible reasons. There's no improvements on android P over android O except the UI.

Anonymous

Yes, you are wrong. What I said is “Sony has NO mobile VR headset.....NO, VR store....No, VR apps.” Sony has NO Sony support for mobile VR. Do realize that Sony and Google are different brands. Sony is Japanese and Google is from USA. Google Play Store is another topic.

Anonymous

Can you prove that thicker, heavier glass, alloys and graphite plates are better quality in the Sony XZ2 phone ? Or are you just guessing ?

Tann Hauser

I thought every android phone had Google Play Store with VR apps, VR suites and VR games.... And YouTube app with VR video content. And Amazon app with numerous available VR headsets to order. I must have been wrong. Seems my Xperia has VR stores, suites, apps and games... And your Xperia (whichever it is) is obviously without access to Google Play, YouTube, Amazon, as you seem to be oblivious of this facts. Well, yeah, there are countries where these accessess ate not available. Therefore, my condolances to you.

Tann Hauser

As always, You sure can write ridiculous illogical nonsens posts...just for the sake of it.

Predictive memorys

As I say it is all about personal preference, you hold the middle position of the example S9 but with the flat glass back cover is less grips and you just hold the S9 at the both side of the phone but miss out grip the base so it must be more slippery. While I always hold the phone at lower position of a phone and I try out XZ2 so my little finger can stopped at the phone base for best 3 dimension grips and the equaled curve back Corning Gorilla Glass cover is much fit in hand, furthermore most of the time I access the navigation buttons at the bottom of the phone too so it is much much easier to control the phone, the fingerprint scanner is easy access by swiping from left to center. Sony adopt RGB-IR sensor start from XZ and it produces true to real life color and now the XZ2P have AUBE chipset to produce the even better image in extremely low light condition. The bezel still there and most people don't like notch therefore the well balanced design must have the same size for upper and bottom bezel, so the 5.8inch is the perfect ratio with less equally dual bezels. The waterproof rating for immersion is IP68 it is sure the highest water immersion level but the IP58 is a great rating to ensure the protection from low pressure liquid, the cheaper OEM can only highlight the IP68 because they only do the IP68 test in the lab and get only one IP certificate, while Sony comply both IP65 and IP68 test in the lab so it has premium qualifications to assurance they making the best waterproof smartphone. 2K display is unconventional display and mostly it comsump more battery a 1080 can produce the UI much better and well balanced on image quality and efficiency, while the 4K display will produce processing for best quality in image and video. Anyway the 2K is still not the conventional display and not for future. As I said the Radio is for personal preference. If you everything must rely a smartphone so I worry the tornado is coming you still playing the smartphone game without awareness. What is the phone you are using now? Can it record 4K video more than 1 hour? I think you can't. FYI the 4K recording already can save at micro SD card since Xperia Z2 so transfer the large 4K video file just have to pull the memory card out and insert in to a computer, that's it. Join the beta program can become a tester, why every recently android version Samsung have launch it beta program but miss out Android P beta?

Anonymous

So, Sony is the only brand with a 4K screen. But Sony has NO mobile VR headset.....NO, VR store....No,VR apps. Seems all so half baked.

Predictive memorys

I informed you the XZ2 has pass the Jerryrigeverything bend test, it's durability is top notch as it show the flying color! The cheaper OEM will cut the cost and use cheaper and less materials in the end the smartphones become fragile, example like Sampoong Department Store Collapse.

Anonymous

Actually, it is nonsense. Thicker, heavier glass, alloys and graphite plates doesn’t automatically mean stronger or cooler, it can actually mean cheaper, hotter and weaker. Sony is well known for its cost cutting over the past few years, So IMO, its all cheaper, hotter and weaker materials, hence a thick, heavy phone. Where does it show the DVS is big and strong ? Looks more like cheaper and heavier materials throughout. Plus there is excessive connections for a 2018 model.

maki

xperia is the best. stop complaining please!

Anonymous

Latest XZ phones all have rounded corners. Only the XA series retains the sharp corners.

Tann Hauser

I really think Xperia Premium 4k screen users enjoy the best VR experience available on a mobile today. And for video watching it is not that important, but for video and photo quality and zoom in on a mobile screen it works great. It certainly has its advantages, and certainly better to have a 4k screen than a 2k screen on smartphone for the same price. That is, if the resolution race is actually important to a user. My stance is that an excellent FHD screen for mobile is just the best golden standard today...for best performance/visual content combo.

Tann Hauser

Yeah, and am glad to see that. Let Sony keep the advantage in camera with their own advanced sensors. It already obvious on some camera tests out there. ISoCells on those phones are just bad. Cameras performance is worse than on previous S8 phones. Especially the selfie one.

Tann Hauser

...and I just can not escape the impression all those rounded cornered screens look and feel exactly like the B&w TVs of the old, which had the same....them going backwards in design.

Tann Hauser

Actually it is not nonsens. If they put a thicker glass on front/back for better sturdiness it will be heavier. If they put a better material battery with better alloys and protection it will be heavier, If the graphite plate inside is thicker for better heat control it will be heavier. If better vibration system of DVS is 3 times bigger than the usual one it will be heavier. Look up Witrigs XZ2 dissasembly guide...there is no extra space inside, just more material. And the phone is as solid as it gets. So there is actually a very good reason for it to be somewhat heavier.

Tann Hauser

Yup, those rounded corner screens are irritating nonsens trend just as much as the notches. And give me 16:9 over those elongated screens any time... Sony seems the only one givin users the options. Although, they cut off the headphone options. I just dont respect that.

dragonov

nonsense

Anonymous

Sony did NOT invent 4K resolution. There is 8K available now and NOT invented by Sony. No other company wants 4K on a phone. The human eye can’t distinguish between 1K and 4K on a small phone screen. So, 4K on a phone is a useless gimmick ! 4K is great on a large 55inch TV screen. Sony camera sensor is the ONLY part made by Sony in is phones. All other parts are outsourced from different companies around the world. Sony camera sensor is only used by Samsung flagship phones in the USA and Chinese markets. International models use the Samsung ISOCELL camera sensors.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

First of all. I don't care about video resolutions. If it only works on videos. Then it's useless on other usage. And I don't even care who invented the 4k resolutions if there's no apps that can utilized 4k resolutions. And that face unlock feature that you mentioned is already a pure bias! Have you check the specifications of xperia ZL in the first place? ­ It's said. Face detection. Not the "face unlock feature" that you've mentioned. Nice try lying here.

Foxtrot2Novmbr

First of all. On a samsung device such as the S9+ has the perfect location for the fingerprint scanner which doesn't require your fingers to stretch just to reach the scanner. Meanwhile, the fingerprint scanner on the sony is located below the middle on the back of the unit. I've tried using the XZ2's fingerprint scanner. And is certainly more difficult to scan your fingerprint if it has to bend just to reach it. Not all users around the world holds their smartphone at the bottom part. Why aquarium only when there are other spots to take shots even when the flash is dual LED true tone flash. This is the first time sony has made an RGB-IR camera sensor on a portable form factor. How can you sure that it would be useful in a very dark areas if there was no actual test? I've seen the demo video of this camera from Sony XZ2P trailer. And until it has a reviewer which shows that the camera works in dark conditions. It would still stay as a gimmick from sony. And you consider that the 6.0 on a 158mm smartphone not pocketable and fits in one hand usage? You don't get me at all when it comes to IP ratings. Take a look at this chart: From the looks of it. Having one IP68 means it's already a waterproof smartphone that can be directly drop a water from a faucet to the smartphone itself. Having a two IP ratings like IP65/IP68 means that there are some locations from the smartphone that is vulnerable to water damage when immersed or directly drop a water on a faucet. 2k display is not a conventional/standard display? LOL! Majority of smartphones have 1080, 1440p, and the rare 2048 resolutions. 4K only exist on sony. And most of the time, you can only used 4k resolutions on a 4k camera and video recording, downloaded, or streaming content. So when it comes to games. Most of them aren't optimized for a 4k resolution. Tell me. Was there a 4k resolution optimized android games. If you are in a tornado alley in north dakota. You would know that majority of people out there have smartphones with radio. Because once a tornado hits. And the powerlines and the internet lines are out. Can you access the web? How can the people watch the news or listen to a radio report if their smartphones have no radio? Do I record 1 hour 4k video recording? Yes. Because I used to record all of the teachings from the instructors at schools for my training at my job. So it's not just 1 hour. But 1 hour and more minutes. And just so you know, One hour of 4k video recording eats 24GB of storage. And since this is an hour and more minutes. It tends to eat 30 to 40GB of storage more if the instructor gives an additional teachings. So if a 64GB smartphone only has 50GB usable storage or less. How does a smartphone able to transfer all of those bigger contents on a microSD card if the file size is more than 20GB? And if you think that 400GB of microSD is already available in the world? You're completely mistaken! Most countries only has certain vendors that are selling MicroSD cards that has 256GB of usable storage or more. And most of these microSD cards that has 256GB of storage is already expensive. Here in my country. The priced of a 256GB microSD card already cost $230. 400GB microSD card isn't available in my country yet. And if it did become available. Nobody would purchase that microSD card which may cost $300 or more! Just so you know. For a priced of $230. I could already bought an 8TB portable external storage from seagate! So you think that microSD card is always a convenience? You are wrong! On the Android P beta side. Why would you join on a android P beta if its still not a complete program? You think that android P beta is stable?

Anonymous

Samsung is becoming more independent when it comes to imaging sensors. Most S9s use ISOCELL cameras, while some are using Sony (same like how they use both Qualcomm and Exynos processors). In the future they may even stop using Sony sensors.

Anonymous

There's a difference between a tablet and a phone.

Anonymous

So.... Do you have 2k videos in your TV? Or movie? Video resolution is either HD, full HD or 4K. Sony had made 4K mobile display 4 years ago. But it is not Sony fault if buyers like you prefer no use curved display of Samsung, that display is just for show off but no use for user...do you know who invented 4K resolution? SONY. Do you know the image sensor which Samsung uses in its flagships is of which company? Sony... The face unlock feature... I had in my first Z series phone xperia ZL, 7-8 years ago...

Predictive memorys

I don't think S9+ has the perfect sensor arrangement because the user have to stretch their forefinger and thumb all the time and the flat back glass cover doesn't have the great fit in hand and of course it is more slippery then every time should stretch the finger/thumb to access notification bar and navigator button and fingerprint scanner just frustrated. Meanwhile the XZ2 with 18:9 display ratio and the XZ2 Premium with 16:9 display ratio, both device back fingerprint scanner are almost the same position so when you hold the phone at lower position the fingerprint scanner is the perfect placement and just swipe your forefinger from left to right will get into the centered fingerprint scanner, this is easier than a stretch actions compared to the S9+ with glass flat back cover, Dualtone LED flash is totally a outdated feature, for example when you taking photo at aquarium the dualtone LED flash will reflect dualtone flash on the mirror furthermore the color of the fish inside the aquarium and the color of the people which stand at front of the aquarium is unnatural and incorrect because the dualtone flash pulling by the reflects from mirror. While the RGB-IR sensor will take advance in analysing the color which people eye cannot see and restore the true to real life colors. Why the display size is 5.8 instead 6.0 because it is more pocketable and fit for one hand usage. The IP rating is different with IP certificate, the rating are... IP65 IP67 IP68 but the IP certificate is the TESTED qualification, it just like a driver has a truck license and another has driving license and truck license, all these have to pass the different test and the driving requirements are also difference. 2K display is not a conventional/standard display, it just like when printing we have A4 size and A3 size paper but the unconventional paper maybe have another form size. On the other hand, the 4K display just like a photo printing requirement, normally 200pixel/inch can produce a simple image quality on paper, a 300pixel/inch can produce better image details and more than that can refine the details the results is premium in richer color and level of detail and texture. I think the Android P can analysis how many hour your are using the radio in real life. Answer me do you take 1hour 4K video recording? If yes prepare the 400GB micro sdcard yourself, If not prepare a 64GB or higher capacity, that's is personally preference and flexible, a micro sdcard is much more safety and convenience if you want to transfer or backup the 4K video large file. Personally, Samsung quality still under probation. Their commercial over trustworthy. I haven't seen XZ2 Premium but the XZ2 show that, it is a Japanese style design. Xperia Home is lightweight and simple and less crash compared to other competitors, Wait... is it the reason Samsung still don't join the Android P beta?

Foxtrot2Novmbr

more like a sexy trigger user.

PrimusOnEarth

seems like a triggered samsung user...

Foxtrot2Novmbr

First of all Don't compare the S9+ to the XZ2P. As the design location of the camera and other sensors from the S9+ is well perfectly arranged. Meanwhile, I've already tried using the XZ2. And I found out more difficult because its in the middle on the back of the phone. With this unit having dual camera. The Fingerprint scanner is lowered again. And most of the time. The only finger that you can use to register is the index and the middle finger. If the fingerprint scanner is higher. With this model. How can you even reach the fingerprint scanner if you don't wanna slip it on your hands? Adopt RGB-IR sensor? LOL! Which smartphone do you think has this kind of technology? As far as what technology goes. Having a Dual LED true tone flash is much cheaper to manufacture than the camera itself. Increasing the screen size of the smartphone is only a personal preferences and it has no meaning? LOL! Then why is the screen size of XZ2P is a 5.8 inch? When it comes to IP ratings. You really don't know anything at all! Having one IP rating is enough to considered it as a waterproof smartphone! The S9+ has IP68 rating. Which is already enough to be considered a good waterproof smartphone. Having two IP ratings may confuse the buyer since they don't know if its safe to be used underwater or not. Having a 4k display is always better than traditional 2k resolution? Then tell me. How many apps do you think is optimized at 4K display? Even games don't even run on 4k display! Of course you don't use the radio. But for others. They do. Having a 256GB internal storage is an insane suggestion? Then tell me. How many shots of photos can you take at 4k display until you run out of storage? Or how about recording at 960FPS. Do you think that it would only eat MB of storage space? Getting a 400GB microSD card is already too hard because of its limited availability and pricing. Stop bringing the old news article regarding the note 7 to FE fiasco. Have you even see any battery explosion issues from the note 8? LOL! How can the color change from different angles if the only color that you would see is chrome black and silver? XZ2P may participate in Android P beta program. But why would they participate if the program is in BETA? What if they receive an update and made the unit go bootloop?

shongohan

In fact you can play better the 16:9 games (emulator games) and see better the current movie / series thanks to that wide

Tomahawk

Because they realise that some people want wide phones. (Me for one!)

Tomahawk

I want a wide phone. I want a 16:9 display. I really don't like these narrower 18:9 displays that have become the fashion. I read stuff on my phone, so the wider display makes reading easier. I watch movies and TV shows on my phone, so the 16:9 display is better for that. And I want a flat screen as the curvey edges messrs with my eyes and reflects light all the time. I only see advantages to 16:9 and disadvantages to 18:9, which I've just come to hate. I don't want a crappy curved 2.5D displays, nor a display with the corners rounded -- give me proper corners, let me see all the pixels! My favourite phone for form factor was the Nexus 6, and all I want is a Nexus6 shape phone with the latest technologies. Sony have mostly done that here! I said many years ago I'd never buy another Xperia, but Sony have a customer in waiting for this phone. I want it now, so I can get rid of this Samsung S8+ I've come to dispise.

Anonymous

wow. your another fav brand is really good. look at this.. nearly 100% screen to body ratio. now i know why you also love this brand very much:

Fiss

i'm always love Xperia but Xperia never understand me :( I like Z series very much, but the bezels little bit annoying, well it's okay then, still most beautiful design i've ever seen. Slim, shiny, sleek. Also X series untill the XZ1, yeah still gorgeous with metal / polycarbonate on some type, slim, and bezels still okay. Then XZ2 appear, thanks god bezels shringking and nice screen to body ratio, nice screen aspect ratio, BUT it getting thicker. WHHYYY.... Oh another one, XZ2 Premium :) still thick, the bezels expanding again, & it looks like using old 16:9 aspect ratio(?) i'm done, thanks for everything Xperia. It's time to move on.

Karim Adham

Battery should be above 4k Mampers at least

Predictive memorys

Move the camera a little bit higher and Move the fingerprint scanner a little bit higher show you don't know the difference between stretch your finger and Move your finger to press the back fingerprint scanner, it is all about personal preference, if you like to hold the phone from the middle of the phablet go for S9+ but you will always stretch your thumb to press the navigation buttons on the bottom front of the phone and stretch to press the notification bar on the top front of the upper position. While the XZ2 Premium is much easier to operate the phone from handling the lower position of the phone to access the navigation buttons and it is also easier to press the back fingerprint scanner on it back because not need stretching the forefinger, when press the back fingerprint scanner just swipe forefinger from the side to reach the centered fingerprint scanner area it is much easier than stretching or move out your forefinger like S9+, furthermore when unlock the phone in landscape mode the S9+ unlock is more challenging but the XZ2 Premium is still easier, this is a best position all the way, when handling the XZ2 Premium from the middle position of the phone properly is for access the notification bars or access the volume rocker by thumb, that is very reasonable and well designs. Dual LED true tone flash is an outdated feature, now and onwards will adopt the RGB-IR sensor for better image color analysis and restore the truth to real life image data. Increase the display size to 6.0 instead of 5.8 is not a technology so it is only for personal preference it has less meaning. You make some confusing on water-resistant here, the XZ2 Premium have TWO IP certificates which is IP65 and also IP68, this is definitely better than only one IP certificate, the cheaper OEM can only process IP68 instead TWO qualification, as we know most of the time people wash their smartphone using a tap water the pressure is lower doesn't same as immersion condition so the IP65 qualify to get better protection to against low pressure liquid. Either Oled or IPS display both have Pros and cons just choose from your personal preference but always remember don't ever going overrated. nowadays a quality image reproduction is much more important this is why 4K HDR display is always better than 2K unconventional display. I don't use the Radio more than Internal storage should have 256GB is an insane suggestion but for a maximum 400GB extension storage can be more flexible for individual demands and 64GB internal storage is more than enough, 128GB could be even better. 3 years and it is also a personal preference not a new technology. May I ask you why you also love outdated technology? Battery capacity 3540mah is well balanced in every part. 3800mah must be the idea from Samsung, as we know Note 7 get flaws and turn into a FE. You suggest should've power ranger colors?? let's when will you tired to only one color. As I know the XZ2 Color will change from different angles and it blend the environment natural color as well, it is definitely the best fashion in design! XZ2P Started as android 8.1 not 8.0 maybe is the development started earlier than XZ2 so they had save the time to not bring a minor improvement 8 to 8.1 and direct bring more and even more stable android version updates coming soon. FYI, XZ2 has participate in Android P beta but Samsung still unknown.

AnonD-647882

does the dual len can improve quality of slow-motion in low light?

AnonD-647882

yes, sony won't follow the trend with not useful feature

Foxtrot2Novmbr

The design is almost perfect but still needs a following fix on the design such as: 1. Move the camera a little bit higher. 2. Move the fingerprint scanner a little bit higher 3. LED flash should've been a Dual LED true tone flash. 4. Increase the display size to 6.0 instead of 5.8 5. Instead of IP65/IP68. It should've been IP68 directly since it has no headphone jack! 6. Display should've been an O-LED display not an IPS LCD Display! 7. Internal storage should've been buffed up to 256GB of internal storage! 8. Radio should've been included. 9. Battery capacity should've been 3,800mah according to its size. 10. Should've have power ranger colors. 11. Started as android 8.1 not 8.0!

Anonymous

0.25 kg for a smartphone? omg what's in your head, dear sony's engineers? this is a phone! not a barbell!

Anonymous

Sometimes you are carrying something in the other hand and it is not free. Prefer narrower phones for one-handed use.

Anonymous

That's a stupid reasoning. Other flagship phones have proven to be much lighter AND also durable. Sony could've made the XZ2P smaller and lighter, without affecting display size. Seems like they're not fully utilizing the inner space. XZ2 has more bezels than the average flagship, yet it has a small 5MP front camera when the XZ1 had a 13MP one. Other companies can fit better front cameras in smaller bezels, so why can't Sony? A phone doesn't need to weigh 236g to call it a "premium" phone.

RockStar2005

Thanks. Yeah........ I've become less resistant to the idea of getting an iPhone, but I don't think I'm quite ready to "switch sides" either. lol And Samsung still has a ways to go with regards to its HORRID call and audio quality, as well as high prices. lol Well even GSM Arena gave it a pretty low battery life score Ali: So I dunno what to say with regards to your friend. lol But my experience was VERY MUCH in-line with GSM Arena's. That's cool on the X! Glad you're liking it and that you got it for a good price too! Yeah its battery life isn't very high either, but it's still higher than the X Performance's. lol I actually like the new design. While I wouldn't say it was my #1 choice, I think it still looks classy and nice. I will agree on the "more practical" because the back is curved to give you a more comfortable feel while holding. I don't know if I like it more than the XZ Premium's look, cuz that was a masterpiece IMO, but it's def close. So for the most part I agree with you, but I might find it more appealing than you seem to I think. I do wish the XZ2 Premium's design could've been 18:9, but oh well. We'll see what happens, but I really love my V30, so I dunno if I will upgrade or not. We'll see. The camera would be a prime reason for me to do so, cuz I think it will be INCREDIBLE (dual lens!!).

John ton

Sony is good But display is very dull Sony ' s problem ipslcd display. Y not choose oled display

Anonymous

it took too long to change the design from the omnibalance design to sony's recent liquid design. because sony can't afford to redesign its products immediately. it means sony will keep using this "cheap-looking" design for 3 or 4 years

handyfan

believe me, there are fans out there that are perfectly happy with the 16.9 display. It is good that there is diversity in products, something for everybodys taste.

Anonymous

Planning to upgrade my phone from Z3, but after seeing this ugly thing with no 3.5mm jack gonna get the S9 instead.... Goodbye Sony u s0cks!!!

Predictive memorys

Premium is equal to heavier, because the material of used is full enough with volumes. Furthermore nowadays most of the OEM will use cheaper and lighter and less amount of materials to making a smartphone because can reduce the cost.

Predictive memorys

Because most of the time the XZ2P user can use both hands when typing. Furthermore the Ambient Flow design is fit the phone much more comfy in hand when using the phone by one hand.

Anonymous

This phone's much too wide. 8 cm! Why does Sony make such big phones?

dragonov

235 g?? damn man are Sony in a contest to win the heaviest and thickest device award?? btw i have the xz premium and would say the 4k is an overkill, never needed it. I think the device is awesome and i will wait for the next Sony premium. skipping this one

Hudinited

Not released yet. On paper it looks like great all-rounder... Ofc it has some pros and coins... Possible dealbrakers: No 3.5mm LCD screen 16:9 aspect ratio Incredibly fat device Probably (i dont know till sony dont sell it ) not the best camera for its price. Since this is first dual cam from sony dont know what to expect but it will lack AI features Possible Go-for: UHD resolution ( i dont see a benefit but other users say they do) Great speakers Good battery SD card slot ----------------------- Design language is pref thing, someone like, someone dont but one thing is for sure. It's well made device. And from my point, i dont see anything Premium here... In my Dealbreaker lines , there is no WORST thing i mean , camera would be good,3.5mm isnt dealbraker for everyone,some ppl like thick phones... so it's not "Bad" for everyone i just say that some of that can be for you...

Anonymous

I'm not talking about 4K displays. I was talking about the P20 Pro's FHD display, which lacks clarity due to its pentile pixel arrangement and the large screen size.

AnonD-481725

It is not released yet, but it is going to be at the top of the least from all corners because it is meant to be premium literally.

AnonD-753170

Hi, Can any one help me in selecting Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium... in a sense if it's worth purchasing... any flaws or any issue yet faced....

AnonD-481725

Nice to contact with you again, i am Sorry for your x performance, and you still have a good taste picking up smartphones like HTC 10 and V30 since you needed to switch from Sony smartphones because of the lack VoLTE for T-Mobile costumers and not picking IPhones and Galaxys overrated smartphones blindly, but regarding to the battery life i am not sure what was your issue because my mate tann is claiming a very good battery life with his x performance. I am using now the regular x since one year, i bought it the 64GB for 285$ never been happier, the battery life is not perfect but very good. What do you think about the new Sony design? i thing it is less appealing but more practical, what do you say?

Anonymous

Sony xperia XZ Premium is the best from Sony, love it. This new ones xz2, xz2 compact and xz2 premium are good phones but not unique design, placement of fingerprint sensor too low, lack of 3,5mm jack, no, no, no...too thick, bleeh...maybe Sony designers ar retardet or something...

RockStar2005

I used to think that too, then I saw the XZ Premium at my local Best Buy last fall. I went on YouTube on it and pulled up a 4K HDR video. It was BEYOND incredible. It made other phone screens look like a joke. To say it looked insanely real is an understatement! You really should go check it out if you can. Or just wait for the XZ2 Premium to come out at Best Buy and check that one out.

RockStar2005

Not sure why you keep saying it's Sony's fault. They're gonna choose the BEST chip out there or else no one will wanna buy the phone, esp at a flagship price. Well yeah, but that's how ALL companies do it. Samsung makes the Exynos chip (which not all markets will get like U.S.), and Sony makes the camera sensor. No company makes ALL its own parts that I know of. Well F the other companies then. lol And I completely disagree. I used to think that too, then I saw the XZ Premium at my local Best Buy last fall. I went on YouTube on it and pulled up a 4K HDR video. It was BEYOND incredible. It made other phone screens look like a joke. To say it looked insanely real is an understatement! You really should go check it out if you can. Or just wait for the XZ2 Premium to come out at Best Buy and check that one out.

RockStar2005

Hey Ali! Oh I got rid of that a while ago. Unlike the usual Sony phone, it had AWFUL battery life, and it really wasn't as great as I'd initially thought. Since then I'd owned the HTC 10 for about 10 mos, then last Oct I upgraded again to the LG V30, which I still have today. INCREDIBLE phone! The Quad DAC is #1 (along with a very strong amp), the battery life is beyond insane, and overall the phone is just great. The camera is great except in low light it's not the best, but still very good. With enough light, the pics typically are great. I very much would like to get the XZ2 Premium when it comes out, but as long Sony Mobile IDIOTICALLY refuses to certify VoLTE for T-Mobile customers, then I will continue to refuse buying their phones. When I got my X Performance 2 years ago, my area didn't have T-Mo VoLTE yet, so I didn't care. But last summer we did, so I am more selective now about the phones I get. A phone having VoLTE certification on T-Mo's network means I get access to the prized Band 12/700 MHz spectrum, which has twice the reach and FOUR times the ability to penetrate through walls & buildings. If HTC and OnePlus can offer unlocked phones that have this, then Sony Mobile has absolutely NO excuse not to do it. So we'll see, but if I end up keeping my V30, then I'm fine with that. Anyway, how u been? What phone u on now?

Hudinited

Yes you are right about resolution but you are wrong about clarity ... Simply you can't see difference on 6 inch.... only way to see difference is to take screenshot and put it on 4K PC monitor

Hudinited

Yeah my fault they don't ... But still it is completly useless on 6+ inch... or even less

Anonymous

Should've used another chip? SD845 is easily the most powerful chip they can get. None of the smartphone chips support more than 4K resolution, and I'm sure even most desktop GPUs don't.

Anonymous

Wrong, its all Sony fault. Sony chose the SD845 chip. Maybe Sony should have used another chip. The problem is that Sony only makes one part for its phones, the camera sensor. All other parts are outsourced from numerous companies around the world. No other companies want 4K on a phone as they realize how useless it is. The human eye can’t distinguish between 1K and 4K on a 5/6 inch screen.

Anonymous

18:9 is screen aspect ratio and is a phone technology. Maybe you should ask Barbie and Ken. Don’t be afraid to ask me for any help.

AnonD-481725

hello there, how is your x performance :)

RockStar2005

Thanks Tann! How u been brotha?

RockStar2005

No man. NONE of those phones are 4K HDR. It's not Sony's fault. It's a LIMITATION of the SnapDragon 845 that it can't do 4K HDR in 18:9. Those other phones are 2K at best. Right now Sony is the only company I know of making 4K HDR phones.

Tann Hauser

18:9 is aspect ratio, not technology. Even Barbie and Ken know the difference.

Tann Hauser

Oh please...at least run through specs page first.

Anonymous

No lol. S8 and S9 have QHD+ (QHD for 2:1 displays) displays. Z5 Premium, XZ Premium and XZ2 Premium have UHD (aka 4K) displays. And the P20 Pro? FHD+ display. Because of the low resolution, huge display and the Pentile pixel arrangement, text will look jagged and not clear. They should have used a QHD+ panel. The display of the P20 Pro can't compete with S9 and XZ2P.

AnonD-757168

4K screen makes viewing in 360°/180° videos with much more detail

Hudinited

S8 and S9 have 4K screens bro... But its useless without 16 inch screen

Hudinited

Yeah you are right. Ok here is why i put P20 pro over it. Display is just better (ofc if you broke it you will cry) Single speaker isn't that bad since its loud and rich and clear(while for example Nokia 6 had stereo but awful sound) i know it was a mid range but.... Camera is stunning (s9 did a hardware magic while P20 did some software + biggest sensor) and software wins there... It's just a fact but it means that s9 could be better if Sammy do some software tweaks... Keeping files on USB OTG or Cloud is much safer than SD so it doesn't matter for me... IR blaster comes useful from time to time... Notch can be hidden ( i hate notch) Twighlight colour is unique Emiui have some features that i like and with emiui themes i can change literally everything from status bars to navigation keys color shape size... Without rooting or 3rd party launchers so i can make pure android if i like... Amazing charging speed Best battery in a flagship category at the time of this comment 18:9 aspect ratio is better in my opinion.. I don't mind about black bars, pinch to zoom cuts just a little barely nothing Wireless charging would be a gimmicky if you consider 4.5V/5A paired with 4000 mAh , nice to have but gimmicky Well both S9 and P20 are unique about some point but sony isnt at least on this device. I used Z1 old but gold. It was something. It was waterproof,21mpx at the time... Idk this is just my opinion and I don't trying to argue or offend fans or anyone else... Everyone is different with different needs and opinions so it's stupid to say P20 pro is best out there but it isn't that stupid if i say it is best for me.... I just feel that sony miss software development in mobile division....

Anonymous

Wrong, 18:9 screen is technology. Nobody cares about a 4K screen on a phone, as the human eye can't see the difference between 1K and 4K. Only Sony fanboys brag about a feature that the human eye can't see. 4K is great on a large screen TV.

Tann Hauser

Yup, no any special tech behind the 18:9, just a different cut out for a different aspect ratio, and somewhat elongated phone design change. Nothing special at all. And usually goes with round cornered screen design, which is really utter nonsense.

AnonD-481725

18:9 screen is just a design, 4k HDR display is a tech you can't expect a any company like Samsung and Huawei to possess any tech.

TemmieTeAm

Taller screen is a nice choice of screen and it fit a lot more contents , but the thing is , many app and videos still don't support that weird ratio. Most of them are 16:9 7:3 3:1 and so on. So it's just weird because most of the phone are trying to be "bezeless" and taller screen. This causes 16:9 video to be scaled down to "not very fullsceen" and having black bars on either side of the phone , looking even more like a hugely bezel phone. Now I know what's your thinking , "Zoom to fill" will cut some part of the contents , especially top and bottom. Unless you're watching real 18:9 content , in which none of the content will have cut off. About the camera sensor , just the sensor isn't enough. Processing the image is the most important. Just like how some phone has the same sensor as Google pixel and still capture a crappy photo. Because Google pixel's image processing is excellent. It's pretty ironic that Google pixel 2 which has only one camera , scores more than some dual camera *cough* iPhone *cough* X. 2160@60 nonstop recording is not possible with sd845 , while A11 can do with ease. Even the s9 can record 2160@60 but only a specific amount of times. Well , you prefer p20 pro , thats completely fine! But you have to realize that nowadays phone is just the same. This includes Notch display Tall screen , some even has 19.5 : 9 No 3.5mm jack No SD Card slot Mono speaker No wireless charging (most of them do not , but some are still have like xiaomi mi mix 2s) While the XZ2 premium has only 1 feature from that list (no jack) , the p20 pro has all six of them. About the screen , yes. AMOLED screen is awesome. It's very vibrant and contrasty and save battery life. But it has more chance to screen problem than LCD. This includes screen burn in , image retention , splotches , Grains , Color shift , and others. LCD can even get brighter than AMOLED and yet cheaper manufacturing. Sony don't have to always follow trends all the time , that's just stupid.(and that I mean , why the heck doesn't you include a 3.5 mm jack in this year's phone , huh Sony!!?) Sony have to be unique. You can't find any phone with 4k her apart from in predecessor , xz premium. Sony has a 1080@960 , which Samsung's is still 720@960. No phone are perfect. Even this phone is kinda like the other phone. I try to be neutral as possible. My choice for best phone is the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

Tann Hauser

I think he actually clearly stated that S9, S8, P20, G7, etc....all lack a higher specced 4k screen instead.

Weduz97

wider aperture in smaller sensor,

Hudinited

wait a sec ... i miss something ? P20 pro , S9+ , S8+, V30, G6 could put 18:9 but SONY , one of biggest companies, owns a video editing software , movie production, camera manufacturing sector, profesional cameras and recorders... I think they lacks good software developers...

RockStar2005

The reason they couldn't make the XZ2 Premium 18:9 is b/c of a limitation in the 845 processor that won't let it render 4K HDR in 18:9, ONLY 16:9. Sux but that's how it is. Hopefully the 855 or whatever won't have that same limitation.

Anonymous

Umm no, not exactly. XZ2's 19MP sensor lacks OIS, and pixel size isn't remarkably huge either. S9+ has OIS, larger pixel size AND a wider aperture. That helps it pull ahead of the XZ2 in low light. And pls, before you say "but but XZ2 can take better shots with a tripod!!1!1", know that we're talking about phones here. We use them as point and shoot cameras. So handheld performance matters more. Interested how the XZ2P will compare.

Shanti Dope

This time it is. The XZ2 alone, with the same exact camera hardware as last year's Sony flagships (XZs as well), beats the S9+ in low light shooting. With additional camera, the XZ2 Premium will blow the S9+ away and will put a serious competition to the current camera king; Huawei P20 Pro.

Hudinited

What people want, that people get... It doesn't matter is it useful or not... Look at notch hype, on iPhone it is with a reason while on android it just follows the trend...

AnonD-647882

but still a lot of people complain about 1080p resolution in phone, it mean has high resolution is better than none.

Anonymous

Buy the phone you promoting and don't regret afterwards, that's it

Hudinited

I actually well... dont like sony ... but actually i have arguments. This phone lacks 3.5mm jack but it had a space.(so many devices are without 3.5 but they are lot thinner), Second, Sony lacks OIS, even chinese companies like Xiaomi , Zte etc are capable of puting that in their flagships.Third, I understad that sony loves old,sure,proved things... but if you change design,remove all the stuff that matters, change your UI a bit, why keep 16:9. Also Sony produces 90% of smartphone camera sensors but they cant put the best in their flagship? I dont get it... Overall this is a great device but for about 660$ it misses small things like : Amoled panel, OIS,18:9, bezelless design,a bit more premium look and bit more change over XZ2,3.5mm jack.4K 60fps , radio and probably that's it. i dont mind for most of it but other users does... all of that is small particular but together it makes huge degradation, but i agree that there are ppl who hates it but doesnt know why.. don't get me wrong, i didnt say dont buy it... but i will stand behind my words that there are better products for a price at least in my opinion. For me currently P20 pro is without competition now (it only lacks slightly stronger CPU) and i can't wait to see the answers from other companies becouse competition is always great for customers.

Wiz

Yeah 16:9 . I love bezzles

AnonD-311835

Is that so? then It also makes samsung's 2k resolution a gimmick!

TemmieTeAm

So true , I agree with you 100% Dear commenters , understand this If sony make another box instead of this new soap , people would be yelling "WTH SAME DESIGN AGAINN ARGG BORING" And so on. Same with another stuff like 16:9 screen and LCD Panels. I think this is a really nice flagship. I am a Sony fan for s long time and this year I really appreciate this new design. I think it would fit the hand more than a boxy one. Camera is not a problem anymore , because your fingers will not block the camera while taking photos. And the fact that Sony's flagship is ip68 water and dust resistance certified means it's the second highest of all the phone (on par with Samsung's or LG's, the highest is ip69 sonim thing phones)This year it finally has wireless charging. And the fact that it is heavier means it's more likely to be durable than the lighter phones. As jerryrigeverything saids. To Summerise , Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium is a very good flagship , still had that uniqueness form Sony. The only thing I dislike is it doesn't have a 3.5mm jack. That's it.

Anonymous

But the Human eye can only see 1K resolution. Sony 4K on a 5 inch screen is just a gimmick...

Anonymous

yes yes it looks like a soap. i dont like the design too

tutifruti

yes yes.. easily broken kamera is not good. because sony has terrible worst customer supports in many many countries in the world (compared to s*****g and a*p**) fixing broken camera would take more than 2 months.

Konvict Antar

Pls upgrade the design SONY.

Anonymous

Can't wait to see this phone come out. I was indeed shocked by the design, but once I get used to it it actually looks quite cool, plus the fact that some reviewers pointed out that it feels good when holding the xz2 .

Anonymous

I don't think so, the concept looks beautiful because it has been polished by some Photoshop effect, do you know a girl before makeup and after makeup looks different? Then the effect is a rendering just like a makeup. In reality the XZ2 much more beautiful than on paper.

Anonymous

I love this design, round edges. It looks simply beautiful, the more you look at it the more beautiful it is!!

AnonD-647882

samsung s9+ not a powerful phone can't watch 4k resolution only 2k video. sony can do ti

Alien

You can always find something wrong.. I was just sharing the beauty of this concept video I found on YouTube. Personally I'd get rid of the selfie camera, but that's my opinion.

Anonymous

This is only a concept, in the concept the front camera design must be discard the IP65/IP68 water-resistant feature, the front camera is easy broken and it is place at the same speaker position, so it is impossible.

Anonymous

Before this concept I've seen xperia Zeus..! Overall, the concept is damn so beautiful also I saw 3.5mm poor jack of headphone..!! According to Sony's behaviour concepts are just & only just concepts..!!! Unfortunately..

Alien

OMG! If you are a Sony fan you HAVE to see this! XPERIA XZ3 Concept:

Anonymous

s9+ in dark area produce a lot of noise, even s9+ has "revolutionary" camera it makes photos as good as xz2 with normal camera so s9+ is only the expensive version of s8+, only sammy sheep would change s8+ for s9+

Anonymous

The same thing has been said every year and it's never true. I'll believe it when I see it

Anonymous

Again with that cheap huge fat design and not even at least having the battery capacity to compensate for it

TetraG

I recognize that it is the ZX2, it is the first Sony phone that has a peincipal camera, according to what a Sony should have always been for its trajectory in brand, it is a very good camera, and it is the first of its cameras that can compete with the Camera Samsung have, in high-end models from S7 onwards. The only two points of advantage, in which the Samsung s9 + beats this sony, is in the great panoramic aperture of F1.5, and in the larger size of the 1.4 micrometer sensor, which gives it greater luminosity with less noise, in low light scenes; but this Sony, surpasses them to the S9 +, in terms of the greater real clarity of the 19mpx sensor, compared to the already repetitive 12mpx of Samsung, which is noted in greater detail in favor of the Sony.

malak shayan khan

not a powerful phone because he can not play the 4k in 60fps like s9plus he will play 4k video in 60 fps

TetraG

Actually given the focal aperture of 1.5 of s9, it has then a panoramic angle much more open than the other two, so observe that the result is that the s9 focuses at a greater distance, covering more image at the same distance as the others two, giving better result the s9, and without noise

Anthem of space

Glass back panel is deal break..

Noname

"its looks like htc u11 thing" should be "It looks like HTC U11"

Anonymous

Compare to the latest camera comparison for the Huawei P20 Pro vs Xperia XZ2 and Samsung S9 tournaments, especially the low light comparison (set the camera pixel to 12MP for equitable). The XZ2 has the best results, the Huawei pale of the color, the Samsung smudge the word on the map, it really disappointed! Especially I can read the "Hyde Park" on the map for XZ2. Source:

DONALD

why sony you want to make xperia like htc. big problem to me . im a sony fan . but now its turning away from me. its looks like htc u11 thing . please make it slim and please make it same like xz premium . i thought xz2 also locking gorges boxy type. really i hate this new design . worst lucking. please sony, please make it again boxy type like xz primium . please make my wish right .

Anonymous

Wrong again. LG G Flex 2, Moto X Force, XT1585 and Turbo 3, etc, etc, used Snapdragon 810 chip. They used Thermal throttling to help manage overheating. And its not called downclock, the correct word is Thermal throttling. Samsung knew the SD810 was a overheating problem chip and totally avoided it. This is called R&D. Sony failed in its R&D with the SD810. Please do your research first before posting false information here

TetraG

After the disappointment of the Sony Z5 Premium's main camera, buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge; and this one is excellent in everything; but in very bright conditions, for landscapes, sunsets and sunrises, my Note 4 is still better

marko97sx

Guys, Chrome Silver or Chrome Black?

Anonymous

My cousin return the Samsung note7 for the recall unit, she said she will never buy any Samsung in her life. I told her Samsung will improve their internal design but she worry. My Xperia Z2 record 4K video can overheat but I believe Sony XZ1 can do better and XZ2 even better but my cousin also don't believe it, she is a narrow minded worrying kid.

Anonymous

Z5 came out almost 3 years back. Sony's phone cameras have come a long way. They still aren't the best, but they're damn good (see XZ2 vs S9 comparison). XZ2 Premium improves on the camera, will be interesting to see how it performs.

TetraG

The overheating of the Z5 Premium was not the most serious; but the main chamber is really bad; the 23mpx sensor is totally unproven; After taking a picture, the processing of the images is super slow, and it takes almost 20 seconds to be able to appreciate the images with their full possible definition. The shots with low luminance, are deplorable, full of noise, and with a fictitious colorimetry. In the outdoor daytime photos, the result is very mediocre, where for example, if you try to take a photograph of the moon on the horizon when it is visible during the day, the processing of the resulting image literally cripples the moon, and only you can see the blue sky, without the moon, with unreal tones. The overheating after the update to android 7.1, already corrected a lot, and no longer overheats so much; but if you record a 4k video for more than 9 minutes, it often overheats and shuts off until it cools down. Today I only use it as a "tablet", since as a tablet it works fruity, and rescued its good 4k screen, to see online noodles. But to take pictures I still use my old Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C; which with its main camera 16mpx, makes very good pictures, with sharp details, and fast processing of the images; Nowadays, it is still running fast with all the applications. Sony has a serious inferiority complex with the lousy treatment it gives its cameras

Anonymous

X Force has S810.

Sony

Iam not surprised why XZ1 series got reddot award for design, but still even xz2 reminds a bit of htc design, its still unique and still loooks very promising and eye catchy its something developed from X, XA series because they was looking a bit rounder than other xperia lines.Good job sony keep going dont try to take a look into shitwei aplloids. :) This is why xperia gets most comments in threads, because its different

Anonymous

I wonder why are you blaming Sony's R&D for the SD810 issue. Every SD810 equipped phone faced severe heating issues. Downclocking didn't even do much help. Z3+, HTC M9, G Flex 2, OP2, suffered the most. With the Z5, Sony's dual heatpipes did help to an extent. Even the 6P's heating issue wasn't as bad as other 810 phones. BTW, LG also used the SD810 in G Flex 2, and Moto used it for the X Force as well.

Anonymous

thanks to htc for their ugly design donation to sony

Anonymous

yes. i know. i take back my word. i just want too see your friend's (3d blank) rampage reaction. he is the easiest to trigger

xXENDER FREAKXx

It isn't totally wrong though, it is wrong for them to not downclock it, but it is not all on Sony's fault. And, by the way, LG and Motorola didn't use SNAPDRAGON 810 to downclock, they basically used the SNAPDRAGON 808 instead...

Tann Hauser

You mean P20 Pro? With a screen notch, a back enormeously protruding camera module, and ridiculously low front fp scanner? Even if Sony made a step back in its own design language, with a back fp scanner and is thicker, it is still objectively definitely better designed than all those chinese. Use some common sense man.

Anonymous

Totally Wrong. It is Sonys fault for not managing this overheating problem of the Z5 model. Obviously R&D is lacking from sony. Other brands, such as LG, Moto etc, simply throttled down the SD810 cpu which greatly reduced this overheating problem. Samsung just avoided this chip all together and used its own Exynnos chip

xXENDER FREAKXx

U shouldn't blame Sony for the temperatures though, because there are overheating problems with Qualcomm's SNAPDRAGON 810, Sony tried using heat pipes in the hardware but it didn't help much, this applies to other brands using the same chipset, not only for this model, this resulted in some slowdowns like taking photos and videos. Emm the "circumference" of the lens...u mean the aperture of the lens I guess?

TetraG

After having a premium Z5 at the end of 2015, I will never buy another Sony again. The camera and the slow processing of the images resulted in total disappointment. The circumference of the lens of the camera generated an undesired slight shading effect in the four angles (vignette), in shots with low light. Apart from the high temperature problems of that model. Sony does not seem to have improved their cameras much, and processed the images of them. The robustness and the design was good, it could be used without protection, I support normal falls without major damages (only rayon in the edge protection)

Cali

Lots of competition posting non revelant info on Sony feeds! Let's stay focused on Sony technology and awesome cells. Hehehe

Predictive memorys

I am the Sony fans, I must say Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Premium design is moving forward for more and more ergonomic, they older design complaint by people previously because the flat back is not fit the palm and the cornered camera lens can cover by finger , but now the Huawei copy the Sony Xperia Z1's design, but nobody complain. We believe when Sony change to the next generation design Huawei will start copy the Ambient Flow design and nobody complain Huawei while people still complain the newest designs from Sony. You will wait Huawei follow the older designs.

Predictive memorys

Huawei has the complicated design on it back cover, but I admit the new one with 3 camera is much better because it copy the Sony Xperia XZ's camera placement and feel like a Xperia Z1 with difference color only. Please be remember when Sony adopt the flat back onmi balance design, the people complain it is not ergonomic and slippery, but now Huawei copy the older idea while Sony already change to the next generation design.

Anonymous

3.5mm dude..

Anonymous

huawei's design is much better than xz2/xz2p. china brand can finally exceed sony in design

G3nTeR

Agree DONALD JOSEPH say im sony fans too from z ultra ,z2 , z3+ , z5p now xz premium. But now sony phone look like china phone... pass by the internal design are totally failed. Haiz what happen to you sony.

DONALD JOSEPH

i'm a sony fan . but now i'm hate new style . its not looks sony mobile . its looks like htc u11 ...why sony you change that boxy style. xperia only the one gorges looking with boxy style.why you don't want to make that head phone jack please we like that style. xz2 premium should make it like boxy . otherwise you loos so many sony fans all the way...like me... now i hate

AnonD-177184

No 3.5 inch jack? Looks like this won't be my next phone then, unless wireless headphones are included in the retail package.

Anonymous

Enjoy your Sony.

zfan

This Sony flagship unit's design is going backwards: round edges are IN, but hunchback and huge bezels for a 2018 phone model? Cmon!... this was considered good 5 years ago..specs are ok but this design is primitive

AnonD-684952

HI GSM Arena I think you should add the 11 MP black and white camera to those 19MP color

Anonymous

Samsung doesn't come with quality at all. I was very disappointed and move to Sony.

Anonymous

Well other companies have quality and quantity. Not sure about Sony. Plastic cover over the camera lens for midrangers??

AnonD-754535

It's all complaints about weight and size. Let Sony do it's job wich it does it very good. If you're a Sony buyer You know your paying for Quality over quantity. I'm looking at you Samsung.

W.Z.Allam

And what do you think about the 236 gm of weight I can say I'm a muscular guy but even I can't bear it for more than 5 minutes.

W.Z.Allam

Sh*t!!! 11.9 mm thick and OMG 236 gm weight!!! Nooooo, what is the matter with you Sony? Where are you taking us?

Anonymous

Because the difference is not discernible to the human eye.

Anonymous

XZ2 trinity have 10-bit screen. Why dont tech sites mention that? While other phones have only 8-bit

AnonD-375149

Mannnnnn with 11.9mm it's a serious weapon! :)))) you put a hard cover on it and it would be a Lethal Weapon! Mel Gibson! Danny Glover! hahhaaaaa

Anonymous

Some people make critics on the LCD. XZ2 trio are the only phones to have 10 bit screen. S9 has 8-bit

Anonymous

I am just thinking I don't want a phone that is thicker and bigger than my current one for almost exactly same battery size and a 0.4 inch smaller screen. The OnePlus 6 is looking like a much better phone at this time I'm afraid.

Anonymous

That's 0.5cm difference. It will wobble like crazy on a flat surface.

Teikoku

Same

Anonymous

true xperia flagship comes at IFA. 4K OLED and new camera

Predictive memorys

I heard people complain the flat phone is not ergonomic example like S8 S9 furthermore the glass is more slippery on flat glass back cover like S8 S9. So the Ambient Flow is a solution to fit the phone nicely in palm.

hamidrezasadeghi

good phone but ominibalance better

Anonymous

Lol Sony admitting that their old design was better and moving back to it for the XZ3 would look unprofessional. What they should do is fix the new design. Make it more compact, thinner and fix the FP scanner location. Also, make the curves for the back panel more subtle so that the phone doesn't wobble on a flat surface. Omnibalance wasn't perfect when they first introduced it with the Xperia Z. It took a few iterations for the design to reach it's pinnacle with the Z3+ and Z5. I'm guessing the same will happen to their current "ambient flow" design.

Anonymous

lucky i didnt get the xz2 yet, premium ill get. Is there more coming soon, hope not hihi

xXENDER FREAKXx

Yep, OmmiBalance + Loop Surface should come back. I'm glad this is not the Mirai design they are talking about, and I'm glad that I didn't think that it was their Mirai design too. They should have looked back to their OmmiBalance + Loop Surface design, and consider bringing it back by trim down the bezels to 2018 standards, rounding up the sides like XPERIA X, probably patent a under-display fingerprint sensor (Maybe consider retry patenting on their side mounted fingerprint sensor they did last time as their 2nd fingerprint sensor for the smartphone) so u wouldn't need to place that fingerprint sensor at the back which makes Sony no different from other brands now, moving the cameras back to where it always have been, wrapping the back and the sides with either ALKALEIDO (Which still considered aluminium even if it have some chemicals added to it to make it shine more), or the normal metal and glass sandwich combo, this can probably be qualified to be called Mirai, even if the design is used for yeaes already

Mike

I Love you Sony. The best choice of new design. Try your software again and again. Camera is Perfect. Love Sony.

AnonD-752495

Guys.. 11.9mm is the thickness at the middle at the side it's about 6.9mm thickness

Anonymous

Sony should start sleeping with bezels.

Lex79

Breathtakingly silly design if you ask me, there is a phone on the market that is both lighter and has more compact dimensions than this......yet features a 10000mAh battery!!!!! And the placement of that fingerprint scanner, seriously Sony? I thought Samsung had found the worst placement for such a feature with the S8/Note 8 series but Sony seems to want to give them a run for their money on that score. Come back loop surface design...all is forgiven

Anonymous

Why not LG? For a start, LG's QC is pathetic. Bootlooping, cracking lens, poor display quality (V30 and Pixel 2XL, both use the same crappy LG POLED panel). And the camera hardware is also not flagship level. Wide f/1.6 lens sounds good and all, but the actual sensor is tiny. Tiny 1µm pixels, and as a result the low light performance is not good. People may think because of the wide f/1.6 lens the low light performance will be superior, but that's clearly not the case. Selfie camera, you already know how bad it is. And Samsung's UI is way more better than LG's crappy Apple wannabe UI. S8 and even the OP5T is a better choice than the v30.

AnonD-709656

Why do you think that? LG offer updates as slow as Samsung. People are okay with Samsung so should be okay with LG too in that section. LG did have some display issues but even Pixel 2 XL had it and people were fine with it. LG V30 has one of the best DACs in a smartphone. LG V30 has a wide angle camera, people could catch really great scenery with it. It's power button is in the back, usable as fingerprint scanner and home button which maybe controversial but many didn't have a problem with it. It has a headphone jack which most of the manufacturers are forgetting including Xiaomi, Apple, Huawei, etc. The only main problem is it's selfie camera is not great. You could use a launcher for it's crappy software too. What makes you think V30 is shit?

Rysen

Well built, top quality specs, the best camera and sony always consider everyday usage of its phone. We should thanks sony for giving this kind of phones. Stop trolling men!

xXENDER FREAKXx

Neh, my advice to u is, don't upgrade it yet. I am going to buy this one after it is released, see how well it holds up to my previous high-end flagships, especially against XPERIA XZ2. The disappointing thing about this new addition to their "PREMIUM" lineup is not the bezels for me though, but the design is disappointing. For real, their old OmmiBalance + Loop Surface design no doubt looks way better than their current OmmiBalance + Ambient Flow design, even if it looks more blocky. Their new smartphones have their cameras positioned in a very weird manner; at the place where your index finger will usually rest at. This is definitely not their "Mirai" design, if it is "Mirai" design it might as well continue their old design but with refinements like reducing the bezels, rounding the sides, make it more like a unibody with ALKALEIDO (which is just aluminium with some things to make it shine more) wrapped around the whole body, and leaving the camera at the place they always place; the top left. Anyways, if u were to decide on upgrading to your next daily driver, u might as well wait for IFA, I expect the new design language to be announced at that event, and it will probably be better than this one, except for the display resolution

Teikoku

Buy!! I have XZ2 and its amazing! Think about this

Anonymous

My iphone 8 Plus is 202 gram and i am feeling its a very heavy phone in my hand. Sony xz2 is 236 gm and 11.6 mm thick.

AnonD-468436

finally a true flagship phablet with big 16:9 screen i hate 18:9 useless screens

AnonD-753347

go a head,if sony center have trade in ,then i will consider buy xz2 premium

AnonD-164440

Is it surprising or you dont know how this figure came out. If you know the theory of Pythagora, this how it goes: (3840^2 + 2160^2)^0.5/5.8in= 760pixel/in Clear???????

Lee

"let's make sure to curve the front glass ever so slightly just to ruin it for anyone trying to use a glass screen protector"

Joey

Dude your so right. For the only thing I don't like the phone. And that is the bazzles. And the phone is too big. Also it has just 64GB Rom. It would be perfect if it had 128GB or 256GB of Rom. I was expecting something good. But it is too bad.;-(;-(;-(

VED0902

I have the XZ Premium Luminous Chrome and I f*king love it even till now! It's performance is simply WOW! Wondering if I need to upgrade to XZ2P... Any advices? &#129300;

AnonD-729368

why is the biiiiiiggeeest bezzels again.wtf. enough,.

Anonymous

breathtaking design. i'm very pleased they kept the 16:9 screen ratio.

AnonD-753173

hope xz1 with 18:9 ratio = xz3 haha

MSambath

760ppi??

AnonD-540286

well the new one bt2020 have better response in terms of display and clarity

Nekomimi

What is the different between HDR10 complaints and HDR Bt2020 complaints? I have ask mr.. Google but seems like i cant there is not much of different between these two. Anyone kind enough sharing some knowledge?

Cc7nz

rip design

Anonymous

then how stupid Apple released iPhone 7

Anonymous

NO - 3.5mm jack HOW STUP1D SONY ?????

AnonD-753058

I don't mind the thickness and more battery juice, but I would love a bigger display they are wasting a lot of space top and bottom. There are bigger display same phone size.

Livius

It sure looks like it .

Captain

64G ? It is very low it could be at 128 or even 256 G & how about optical anti vibe and optical zoom , iris scan , face scan , super amoled , radio , muli diafragm sory sony ........i wish i was a chief of sony design & sale mobile center

Livius

Thick and with no headphones and small battery . I don't know what is happening with Sony really !

Anonymous

you tell people to buy xperia, and then they will endup with galaxies/iphones. LOL.

Anonymous

indeed this phone is too big and too thick. competitors optimize their pcb (the circuit board) design, so they can put more components in smaller pcb size. but sony dont do it. sony cant afford to do it.

Anonymous

Me have moved from shamesung to sony (sorry). lol

Anonymous

miss out 2 item . Ugly design and lower battery juice then the ver 1

Zennelia

Wow, the spec blows my mind. If only sony sticks to their xz series design... I'm still using the XZ and it's like the most beautiful design ever. I don't care about the thickness because it feels sturdy and solid in my hand.

Martin

I used to be a huge fan of sony. But this new line is disgusting. They're heavy and thick as a brick, sony is a huge no go anymore.

sonu

236 g, 11.9mm thickness ? where are you going SONY ?????????

Anonymous

LOL lol lol. and the next xperia will have thick slippery big body design with a notch

Han

I will be buying two and i will be telling more people to buy so they will stay making profits..

CptPower

Many es of course. I had to let people know that buyinng this is like supporting dying company. There is no cure for Sony so why they dont close its bussines and works on new type of paystation? Its better than the competitors offer such as wii or xbox.

CptPower

Man P20 pro killed this. P20 pro is best camera on the phone market at the moment and there is no sign that some competitor will break this. Note 9 or apple stand no chance.

Eksa

What? 236gr and 11.9mm?

Predictive memorys

Flat glass like S8 S9 already out dated, the futuristic is more and more ergonomic, XZ2 XZ2 Premium have curved back 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, what about flat glass from S8 S9? Remember the flat glass back is more and more slippery than the curved back glass so the S8 S9 should be harder to handle.

AnonD-635604

Yeah me too, at first I hate the design..but then I like it..i like the curve back but the fingerprint scanner is too low

Xperia-X

There are no 18:9 screens that supports 4K at the moment

Bagetabol

My thoughts: - Should have kept 3.5 jack - Raise up camera and finger-print sensor (its positioned too low) - Add more color variety not just chrome and black - Flat back instead of the curved back design - Could be much better to increase screen-to-body ratio to at least 80%

QueenRampage

Well.. well.. well. Bashers will keep bashing. They want dual camera, Sony make one. They bash Sony. And then, Sony makes a new design which is unique and different from the other flagship. They want Sony to copy from Samsung and iPhone. Think again that there's a person who bought thin smartphone but bought a thick case for it because it thin. Sony makes it easy, they bash Sony. XZ2 Premium was made durable that's why it's heavy. Well Sony fans, just ignore what bashers do. Just buy this cute little baby because you will not going to regret it. Trust me. Like those time when XZ2 revealed, everyone hate the design, including me. But after I hold it, it change my perspective. You should try it first then you can complain.

Anonymous

I prefer the previous XZ Premium which is bold and classic design being the trademark of sony phones, and has fingerprint sensor on power button. This one looks just like cheap plastic brick. Looks like Sony is loosing its trend and style which makes it unique.

Anonymous

Well, at least with that ratio this phone gonna be a media powerhouse and go fo at least 3 years no problem Unlike 18:9 with letterboxing and actually useable as social media machine only

Anonymous

Thanks to Sony for dual glass design standard with ip certification

Anonymous

no. it looks like htc's phone. thanks to htc for their design donation to sony

AnonD-195762

It's boring not " Boaring". What the hell is "Boaring"?

AnonD-752559

3 camera?hahahaha love sony

nomoresony

no thanks for this device...too thick, no headphone jack, low placement of fingerprint sensor and most of all no unique design like sony xz premium...

Ronit

The design of the phone(which people call futuristic) looks like that of lumia phones(which is past)

AnonD-752817

Sony makes great phones but I was expecting the Xperia XZ2 Premium to be 18.9inch screen ratio not 16.9 and also, the screen should have been a 6.0inch. With all that said, I still remain a fan can't wait to get mine

Predictive memorys

The XZ2P in white color is very futuristic design! It like a Sci-Fic's robot and it look cute due to the 16:9 screen.

XtremE16

Hahahaha

umri

Other than chipset,ram,screen,lesser bezels(comparatively),better camera lens and another sensor,better front shooter, more upgrades plus project treble,super slow mo support (now at 1080), bigger and better battery , (whatever crazy mumbo jumbo name vibrating) back it's pretty much the same as the z5 premium ya?

saadiq2099

Great phone except for 2 things in my opinion: Rounded corners and no headphone jack. But other than that, Its a brilliant device.

umri

The sensor on the v30 is reason enough not to buy it, it's tiny (so are the pixels) and lg is the most deceiving company ever, just so that they can say world's first 1.6 stop lens they launched a f 1.69 lens saying it's f 1.6 , decieving b****ds! Huawei actually launched the first f1.6 lens and now Sony, also that low light sony camera should be something, no rgb filter=more light, bigger sensor with lesser pixels=huge pixels (even more light), f1.6 lens (yet more more light). The other main camera lens also got an upgrade at f1.8 from the old 2.0. Just pray to God for the software implementation.

AnonD-752781

Just another Boaring Design. Grow Up Sony.

AnonD-690051

indeed it is heavy and looks bad, like a rock

Anonymous

And the ugliest flagship phone award goes to..... No jack, No Dedicated SD Slot, No Side FP, Hump Back Wale, Huge Bezels, Aborted HTC chid.

AnonD-728149

Gonna blast off all the current flagships. Just luv it

J

Who the hell need 4k in 6inch screen, full hd it just too much and less cost

Teikoku

4 gigs of ram is fine for Android Ios uses only 3. Chinese companies have More ram because they buy nonindustrial standard ram Basically when you buy 8 gig op5 you get only 4

AnonD-752731

I like it and I want it ;-)

AnonD-752720

This phone just rocks!

wlxgrf

(begin rant) I have been a very loyal supporter for years. I've had the X10 Mini Pro, Z1, and currently the Z5P. I've been patiently waiting for SONY to come to their senses since they started falling behind on RAM, display technology, waterproof speaker volume, and post process photo quality. I have loved the perfectly flat, sharp edge design language they have incorporated since the Z. I'm less than impressed with the new rounded edges. But I guess the world's shallow, materialistic outcry over "old, tired design" was finally too loud to ignore. I'm very glad they have finally bumped up the RAM. While I'm very glad they have not adopted the ridiculous notch, I can understand that they're not adopting the borderless design, because the top and bottom chins serve as space to hold the device in landscape while watching videos or playing games. I can even understand them sticking with single camera over dual camera, although I wish they would enable RAW photo mode! But WHAT IN THE ACTUAL are they thinking putting the fingerprint scanner SO LOW DOWN!? How is one supposed to hold the device and reach the scanner!? They are smoking something if they think users will balance this (heavier than usual?) device precariously in their fingertips while fumbling blindly for the scanner! What's the point of finally adopting dual camera if now your bottom lense is going to be permanently smudged and smeared with fingerprints!? How the actual is one going to fit the back of this bubble-shaped device in a flip cover? What could they possibly have crammed into this body that requires the placement of the flash, cameras and scanner just so? Come on, SONY. This camel's back can only handle so much. (end rant)

Prometheous

Not the V30. Anything but that garbage V30. On paper that phone is good but in reality nothing seems to work properly.

Anonymous

it curves to about 6.4 mm at the edges which is meant to give better grip and the extra thickness is due to that heptic motors

sonyfan sg

This form is a let down, looks like iphone3. I'm guessing they have to adapt to this design because of the sheer thickness. Comparing z5 premium to this xz2 premium. other than the chipset and ram. I don't see much upgrade. Disappointed.

jimmyalfa

they thougt it for most suitable on hand, kind like standart

SD

Weight and thickness, OMG what are you planing Sony..

Anonymous

def. going to buy this, upgrade from my xz premium

AnonD-648286

I have SONY Z5 p, XZ p .. I am going to buy this beast once they release it

Pammu

11.9mm thickness??? Sony.. are you insane???

shongohan

Is the best phone currently I think (for me)! (after gsmarena could check that the camera is so good as they promise). Why? because I like a phone with big screen to play in 16:9 (as the emulator games are in 16:9 and still many series and movies in netflix platform) and the camera application... then... this phone is big in the high (80 mm) that means that for that kind of contents can enjoy bigger than in a 18:9 6.2" mobile. then not too bad about the size. They have improve other things and I think will be better in battery than the S9+ and may be even better than the p20 pro in that. the only bad thing is that still they didnt have ois stability... but I will wait until the reviews show the camera performance... for 1080 in any case the stability will be good but need to be good for the shoots. Will be the best to record video in low light and may be even for the low light shots (with permission of the p20 pro) but ok we will see

Teikoku

Do you mean price of XZ2 or the premium

Anonymous

If you think this how smartphone should really be, then I pity your kind.

Teikoku

6.5 at the edge

Anonymous

sony's premium is too ugly and heavy

Lex79

Getting old sure, it'll happen to you as well. As for weak, well Spiderman I suppose its the heavier the better for you eh? Not sure what Sony are thinking of with this new design philosophy, but it's over the top. For this kind of weight I would expect a 5000mAh+ battery

Dave

No 3.5 jack? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy???

AnonD-743007

I thought xz2 was Sony's ugliest one but this is worse hahaha so sad. I'm using the xz premium but I'm definitely moving to another brand next year.

Borat

Very nice, how much?

x1234

236gms! wow!!! :)

yofi

Dimensions 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm - 11.9 mm ???

AnonD-743777

hahaha .you are talking nonsense!premium is premium,regular is regular,bongok!

ahsan

why you are not using oled display instead ips lcd

stenley

Still ugly design, no oled, small battery, super thick, 236g? wtf?.. and most importantly, expensive.. Sony never learn...

AnonD-684952

How much it is?

paws28

currently still using z5 premium, time to get xz premium lol

Anonymous

The battery size....3000ish mAH is in the past.

Anonymous

If you want superb performance go for regular XZ2 not Premium one.

Lex79

236g?!?!?!...... seriously? Normally people whip out their smartphones when they are tired of carrying their DSLR's around, with this thing it'll be the reverse!

Teikoku

Yes I bought but I knew XZ2 Premium is coming and hence its arrived I see its too big To my hand

personA

This phone ticks all the right boxes apart from the screen, ugly design and extreme bulkiness. The design is a subjective matter but why would you need a 4K display on 5.8". The jump from 480p and 720p to 1080p was massive, 1080p to 1440p was not as huge but still noticeable. And there is the fact that it's running in 1080p mode all the time like the all the other Premiums. A 1080p or 1440p AMOLED would be perfect with usable ambient display and normal colours most noticeably blacks. Size is perfect, basically slightly bigger that Galaxy Note. There's also the concern of the phone's bulkiness. It weighs a lot, that can somewhat be forgiven and you can get used to it. But damn is this phone thick. If you slap a proper case on it you'll have problems fitting it in your pants unless you wear cargo pants all the time. And the space is hardly capitalized properly with the measly 3500mAh battery even though Huawei and some other companies can somehow fit a unit 500mAh bigger in a smaller phone.

LilSweetLin

I'm assuming that this is gonna run stock Android on it? How is that gonna translate to battery life, with a 4K, IPS LCD display, instead on an AMOLED? How is the audio on Sony phones, through a headset? Is it comparable to the LG V30's quad DAC, or HTC BoomSound? I'm coming from a Nexus 6P, so I don't know if I want another boring stock phone.

Anonymous

Sony should quit the mobile department. Just quit it. Of you can't go bezelless in 2018, you can't go bezelless ever. Period. This is an ugly and backdated looking phone no matter how good the internals are.

AnonD-210682

Actually the display is IPS LCD. Sony makes the best displays out there, what are you mumbling about?

AnonD-744418

It is not that heavy It is lighter than coca cola can

Kiyasuriin

Bruh, the lightest tablet is about 800 gram, you're exaggarating

MMK

236 g!!! Is this a laptop?

Anonymous

And with a pathetic OLED display with numerous issues thanks to poor QC And knowing LG, bootloops assured.

Anonymous

Xperia Z5 have better design ...

Zahor

Ugly so booring

AnonD-709656

Look at LG V30. Most lightweight flagship with a great battery life. It is also beautiful.

AnonD-709656

The phone looks more uglier than XZ2.. XZ2 Compact is the only new flagship from Sony which is beautiful.

sohail shafayat

236 g, 11.9mm thick!!! SONY designers are drunk!!!!!!!!!!!! still no OIS, no dual/natural flash, No 3.5mm headphone jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Looks like Xperia z3v and HTC u11 had a baby and came up with this

Not gonna lie

The camera position is very ugly, just ruins the whole design of the phone including that Sony logo placed on the lower bezel

joel t.

this will probably be my next xperia phone to upgrade my aging xperia xa..i dont care if it has thick bezel(top/bottom),if its heavy and thick for others...i appreciate the design language of other manufacturers but everytime sony releases a new mobile i think its the best for me because they give their very best-uniqueness and the simplicity of its android OS,and since im a long time sony user, there are simple tasks that you can do with sony mobile where other manufacturers lacks ...not to mention those tons of features of other android phones out there where i find it gimmicky and waste of energy and storage...if youre truly a sony mobile user you know what i mean...so you bashers complaining of this that and that...go to your choice of manufacturer and brag about your perfect phone that perfectly fits for you!everyone has different preferences and no trolling plsss that as if you have already experienced the phone itself... -sick&tired of trolls/bashers peace y'all jit

Anonymous

It says 16:9 right there in the specs....

Anonymous

If its easy to handle 12mm at the thickest point isn't a problem. (Its only 6mm on sides) 16:9 ratio feels old but its has its advantages. HDR is a plus I wonder whats inside to make it so heavy even for a 6 incher It has got killer camera hardware (only seconding to p20 pro?) and according to GSMA XZ2s are neck & neck with GS9. So im expecting this one to score the highest score in DXO (if they review it now)

Anonymous

You clearly don't understand what 18:9 displays are all about. They are to reduce bezels sizes by negating the need for a phsyical home button. This phone achieves the opposite of all. It still has thick bezels, no hardware home screen button, is physically larger and has a battery that is no bigger than most and smaller than some others. Sorry but that is an ergonoic disaster.

Anonymous

Sony please DON'T do that. NO b.s. narrow 18:9 screen madness. Samsung, PLEASE don't give Sony ideas.

smallwhite

A few things that makes this phone a failure: 1. xz premium is 8mm thick and this is 12mm. with less feature (no 3.5mm), nobody cares abt dynamic vibration 2. sony camera dont need duo camera setup, it need good image processing and OIS 3. right after moving to 18:9 in xz2 and xz2 compact, you give us 16:9 with huge ass bezels again? wtf is wrong with the decision making in this company? I frankly like the old xz lines better. classy square phones with neat design language, even if its 16:9

Anonymous

Silly bezels in 2018 are unique!?

Anonymous

i think sony's mobile division profit will be in Red again this year

taurus aldebaran

ergononomically good? LOL. thick, heavy, large. you call it good?

kingxperia

Stop nitpicking, the phone should be very good ergonomically, which is what matters most. Sony doesn't do flashy, they prefer unique.

Anonymous

"If you dont like the phone and need uncomfortable thin and light phone , then dont buy it! THIS PHONE IS PERFECT". Just because it is for you, does not mean it is for everyone else and we are entitiled to have opinons that dont macth your's. No need to shout. That won't make the rest of us any more or less interested in it i'm afraid. "1) Thicker (means easier to hold)" True but not when it weighs more than thinner phones with bigger batteries. "2) wider (normal movie ratio of 16:9 ) is easier to hold when typing a text!" Stop complaining about stupid things!" Stupid is a 16:9 phone that still has silly unnecessary bezels but no physical home button either and is actually taller than it's 18.5:9 counterparts. That is a valid criticism. "3) heavier means easier to hold all when typing a text" It also means the phone is more likely to get damaged if dropped. It would not be so bad if the battery was at least larger but it isn't!

zac89

Oh Bezels for days!! Great.. just what I was hoping for... -_-

Kiyasuriin

Fix, 88.7mm wide

Kiyasuriin

But not when it comes to over 220 grams! I've held monster phones, like Mi max 2 (that's 85mm wide) and it weighs 208 grams. While I agree the 16:9 is better for typing. It's still annoying to hold something over 200g. I literally fastened the Max 2's ring accessory to a wrist belt to avoid it being broken when taking selfies. The Max 2 is not my phone. It was my friend's.

AnonD-531593

This phone like Panda :).

Mobilemaster

Are the dimentions right? 158 mm tall?? It is almost 1 cm taller than my S8. No offence, but this is NOT good! It can not fit comfortably in many pockets, including mine, and it has 230 g?? :O Anyway welcome to the dual camera game, Sony!

cleric

OMG, another premium? hell yes, take my money!

Anonymous

haters gonna hate ...

Anonymous

I like sony's LCDs and I like this phone hasn't got OLED screen - sony produce very good LCDs, OLED would make phones up to 150 eu more expensive and normal user won't recognise different between OLED and sony's last LCD.

Anonymous

any phone except samsung, its' phones are not so perfect as you think

AnonD-744321

that is why XZ2 wasn't good thy were preparing for a this beast finally increaseing the adaptor width (F/number) returning the old selfe camera and the old school 16:9 4K screen yes it is wide but 18:9 is just to much pixels for 4Ks the only problems are EXTREMELY heavy and bulky due to the dusl glass sandwich design and 16:9 is wide (but justified) no OIS BUT they COULD have a reason for not adding it in the last 3 years LCD is old school and there is no reason to dump the OLED screens (just like OIS and F/2.0) we will see a HILL of a fight between XZ2 PREMIUM and the S9+

Anonymous

What is with Sony devices and footprint? Huawei devices pack more hardware for half the footprint... Are Sony engineers clueless? In years before they hid their cluelessness in "design language". Nowadays their design suck too (what is with the hump?) so no justification remains. They just can't make a compact phone even if their life was depnded on it ... even their "compact" phone is so thick and big volumetrically that makes everything else seem dinky...

Anonymous

If you dont like the phone and need uncomfortable thin and light phone , then dont buy it! THIS PHONE IS PERFECT : 1) Thicker (means easier to hold) 2) wider (normal movie ratio of 16:9 ) is easier to hold when typing a text ! Stop complaining about stupid things! 3) heavier means easier to hold all when typing a text

Anonymous

Sony sinking like the Titanic......Completely out of proportions......Clearly specs don´t match the design and dimensions....

Hermes Hidayat

Everything is great. Except for the IPS screen... A big jump from Sony XZP i would say...

AnonD-631139

Ohh no.... What is this 80mm and 236g? Hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaa.. Sony please see the Samsung Galaxy s8 body dimensions and weight? Get ideas.

AnonD-710576

Again huge bezel????!!!!... xperia xz2 design is gud