Sony · Xperia

Xperia XZ2 Premium

Released July 2018

Sony's 2018 Premium model adds a 5.8-inch 4K HDR screen and colour-plus-monochrome dual rear camera for low-light capture.

Model history · 2 models, 2017–2018

2017Xperia XZ Premium Compare
2018Xperia XZ2 Premium

Screen: 5.8″
Display: LCD
Chip: Snapdragon 845
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Main camera: 19 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,540 mAh
Weight: 236 g

Compact

What reviewers say

PhoneArena and Tech Advisor praised the 4K HDR display and unusual colour-plus-monochrome camera system. Both found the phone expensive and unusually heavy. Tech Advisor rated its photography more highly, while PhoneArena found the low-light output less useful than Sony's claims suggested.

From phonearena.com and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.8″
Resolution: 3840 × 2160
Sharpness: 760 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: 5.8-inch 4K HDR LCD
Display features: TRILUMINOS and X-Reality for mobile

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 845
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core
Storage type: 64 GB internal; microSD expansion

Cameras

Main camera: 19 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 13 MP
Main camera: 19 MP colour camera plus 12 MP monochrome camera
Front camera: 13 MP camera
Video recording: 4K HDR rear video; 1080p at 960 fps super slow motion
Camera features: Motion Eye Dual uses Sony's AUBE image fusion processor; up to ISO 51200 for stills and ISO 12800 for video

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,540 mAh
Wireless charging: Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail: Sony US support lists 3,540 mAh capacity
Wireless charging: Qi wireless charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 236 g
Thickness: 11.9 mm
Height × width: 158 × 80 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Colours: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
Water resistance detail: IP65/IP68 dust and water protection
Biometrics: Rear fingerprint reader
Speakers: Front-facing stereo speakers with Dynamic Vibration

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity

SIM: Nano-SIM; dual-SIM versions were also sold
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C with 3.5 mm headphone adaptor in box

Storage options

Storage
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Sharp 4K HDR display and 4K HDR video recording
Motion Eye Dual camera and 1080p 960 fps slow motion
Wireless charging, microSD and stereo speakers

Cons

Thick and heavy at 236 g
No headphone socket
Camera results did not match every reviewer expectation

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S10e	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9820	6 GB	128 GB	12 MP	–	3,100 mAh	150 g	Mar 2019
SamsungGalaxy S9	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9810	4 GB	64 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	163 g	Mar 2018
XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1	6.18″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	6 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	12 MP	–	4,000 mAh	182 g	Aug 2018

Previous model: Xperia XZ Premium.

Sources

Photo: notebookcheck.biz

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