Sony · Xperia

Xperia XZ2

Released April 2018

Sony's 2018 Xperia flagship changes to a curved glass design with an 18:9 HDR display, 4K HDR video and Qi wireless charging.

Model history · 2 models, 2017–2018

2017Xperia XZ1 Compare
2018Xperia XZ2

Screen: 5.7″
Display: LCD
Chip: Snapdragon 845
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Main camera: 19 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,180 mAh
Weight: 198 g

Compact

What reviewers say

PhoneArena and Notebookcheck praised the XZ2's speed, bright screen and solid everyday battery life. Both found compromises in the thick, fingerprint-prone body and speaker quality. PhoneArena judged still photos behind its main rivals, while Notebookcheck was more positive about the camera and its HDR video.

From phonearena.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.7″
Resolution: 2160 × 1080
Sharpness: 424 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: 5.7-inch 18:9 Full HD+ HDR TRILUMINOS LCD
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features: X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 845
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform
Storage type: 64 GB UFS memory; microSDXC support up to 400 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 19 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 5 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: 5 MP front camera
Video recording: 4K HDR rear video and 960 fps Full HD super slow motion
Camera features: Predictive Capture, hybrid autofocus, triple image sensing and 3D Creator scanning

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,180 mAh
Wireless charging: Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail: 3,180 mAh capacity with Smart Stamina and Battery Care
Wired charging: USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support
Wireless charging: Qi wireless charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 198 g
Thickness: 11.1 mm
Height × width: 153 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Curved glass back and metal frame
Colours: Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IP65/IP68 dust and water protection; the USB port must be dry before charging
Biometrics: Rear fingerprint reader
Speakers: Front-facing stereo speakers with Dynamic Vibration System, 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 18 with up to 1.2 Gbps downloads
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM versions
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adapter included

Storage options

Storage
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Fast Snapdragon 845 performance
Bright HDR-capable screen and 4K HDR video
Good battery life in independent reviews

Cons

Heavy, slippery body
Rear fingerprint reader can be awkward to reach
No headphone socket

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
MotorolaMoto G6	5.7″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450	3 GB – 4 GB	32 GB – 64 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	167 g	2018
SamsungGalaxy S9	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9810	4 GB	64 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	163 g	Mar 2018
SamsungGalaxy A8 (2018)	5.6″	OLED	Exynos 7885	4 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,000 mAh	172 g	Jan 2018

Previous model: Xperia XZ1. Newer model: Xperia XZ3.

Sources

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