Sony · Xperia

Xperia XZ1

Released September 2017

Sony's 2017 Xperia flagship pairs a 5.2-inch HDR display with the Motion Eye camera and Android 8.0 Oreo.

Screen: 5.2″
Display: LCD
Chip: Snapdragon 835
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Main camera: 19 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 2,700 mAh
Weight: 156 g

Compact

What reviewers say

PhoneArena and Notebookcheck praised the XZ1's quick performance, bright screen and solid water-resistant build. Both found its camera weaker in low light than leading rivals and considered the large bezels dated. Notebookcheck was especially critical of battery life under load, while PhoneArena found it adequate for a day.

From phonearena.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.2″
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Sharpness: 424 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: 5.2-inch Full HD HDR TRILUMINOS LCD
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features: X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 835
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage type: 64 GB UFS memory; microSDXC support up to 256 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 19 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 13 MP
Main camera: 19 MP Motion Eye camera with 1/2.3-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor, 25 mm ƒ/2.0 G Lens and 1.22 μm pixels
Front camera: 13 MP Exmor RS camera with 22 mm ƒ/2.0 wide-angle lens
Video recording: 4K rear video, five-axis SteadyShot and 960 fps super slow motion
Camera features: Predictive Capture, hybrid autofocus, burst autofocus, triple image sensing and 3D Creator scanning

Battery and charging

Battery: 2,700 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 2,700 mAh capacity with Smart Stamina and Battery Care
Wired charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 with a compatible charger

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 156 g
Thickness: 7.4 mm
Height × width: 148 × 73 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Colours: Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
Water resistance detail: IP65/IP68 dust and water protection
Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader in the power button on UK models
Speakers: Front-facing stereo speakers with High-Resolution Audio, LDAC and DSEE HX

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 8.0 Oreo; PS4 Remote Play supported

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE Cat 16 with gigabit-class speeds
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM versions
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C 3.1; 3.5 mm headphone socket

Storage options

Storage
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Bright HDR-capable display
Fast Snapdragon 835 and Android 8.0 at launch
IP65/IP68 protection, microSD and headphone socket

Cons

Wide top and bottom screen borders
Low-light photos lag behind leading rivals in reviews
Battery stamina under load disappointed Notebookcheck

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 2	5″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	4 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	12.2 MP	–	2,700 mAh	143 g	Oct 2017
MotorolaMoto G5 Plus	5.2″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	3 GB	32 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	155 g	Mar 2017
SamsungGalaxy A5 (2017)	5.2″	OLED	Exynos 7880	3 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,000 mAh	159 g	Jan 2017

Newer model: Xperia XZ2.

Sources

Photo: cdn.x-kom.pl

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