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| Brand | Sony |
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| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Type | Smartphone |
| First released | 30 September 2016; 9 years ago (2016-09-30) |
| Availability by region | 30 September 2016; 9 years ago (2016-09-30) (Taiwan) 1 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-01) (United Arab Emirates) 2 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-02) (United States) 6 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-06) (United Kingdom) 7 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-07) (Hong Kong) 10 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-10) (India) 13 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-13) (Brazil) 15 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-15) (Singapore) 20 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-20) (Australia) 27 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-27) (Thailand) 2 November 2016; 9 years ago (2016-11-02) (Japan) 18 November 2016; 9 years ago (2016-11-18) (Philippines) |
| Predecessor | Sony Xperia X |
| Successor | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
| Related | Sony Xperia XZs Sony Xperia XZ Premium |
| Compatible networks | HSPA,GSM <E |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 146 mm (5.7 in) H 72 mm (2.8 in) W 8.1 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Weight | 161 g (5.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (launch) Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 8.0.0 Oreo (current) |
| System-on-chip | QualcommSnapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| CPU | Quad-core (dual 2.15GHz + dual 1.6GHz)64-bit Kryo processor |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | 3 GBRAM |
| Storage | 32 GB (Single SIM) 64 GB (Dual SIM) |
| Removable storage | microSDXC; expandable up to 256 GB |
| Battery | Non-removableLi-ion 2900 mAh |
| Rear camera | 23 MP 1/2.3"Exmor RS for mobile sensor,BIONZ, RGBC-IR, Laser AF, Predictive Hybrid AF, Quick launch, 5x Clear Image Zoom, 24mm Wide Angle G Lens F2.0 4K (2160p) video recording @ 30 fps,1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13MP 1/3.06"Exmor RS for mobile sensor, with Quick launch and 22mm Wide Angle Lens F2.0 |
| Display | 5.2 in (130 mm)1080pIPS LCD Full HD 1920x1080 px TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi NFC DLNA GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou Bluetooth4.2 USB 2.0 (Type-C port, USB charging, Quick Charge 3.0) USB OTG 1seg (SO-01J, SOV34 and 601SO models only) Osaifu-Keitai (SO-01J, SOV34 and 601SO models only) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch,capacitivetouchscreen,proximity sensor |
| Model | Single SIM: F8331, SO-01J (NTT DoCoMo), SOV34 (au by KDDI), 601SO (SoftBank Mobile) Dual SIM: F8332 |
| Codename | Kagura |
| Website | Official Website |
| References | [1] |
TheSony Xperia XZ is anAndroid smartphone manufactured and marketed bySony.[2] Part of the Xperia X series, the device was announced to the public along with theXperia X Compact at a press conference held at the annualIFA event on September 1, 2016.[3] The Xperia XZ was first released inTaiwan on September 30, 2016, with worldwide sales starting with the United Arab Emirates on October 1 and the United States the following day; its home country Japan only started sales on November 2, 2016.
The device is described byExpert Reviews as the "true successor" of theXperia Z5[4] and the whole Xperia Z series, and was succeededXperia Z5 Premium andXperia X Performance as Sony's flagship.[5] It is succeeded by theXperia XZs and the flagshipSony Xperia XZ Premium.
It is also one of the first smartphones manufactured by Sony to utilizeUSB-C connectivity for charging and data transfer.[6] Compared to its predecessors, the rear camera of the Xperia XZ now haslaser autofocus, a first for Sony, built-in alongside the hybrid contrast/phase detectionautofocus also found on the previous flagship. It also the first Sony device to sport anRGBC-IR color sensor to assist the image sensor in capturing accurate colors, temperature and white balance[7] and the first smartphone to feature a five-axis digitalimage stabilization system for capturing blur-free photos and videos.[8] The phone also has an IP68 rating, with it being dust and water resistant.
The Xperia XZ's design consists of 3 different materials that seamlessly blend together in what Sony calls"Loop Surface": anylon frame, scratch-resistant front glass and an aluminium alloy metal back. The rear cover of the device is made from an aluminium alloy marketed asALKALEIDO, a trademark byKobe Steel,[9] specifically engineered to complement the smartphone's premium design with a material "that has an extra shine and a feeling of depth".[10] The device's front side is covered inGorilla Glass to protect it from scratches and high drops. Also up front are dual front-firing stereo speakers, one on top along with the front selfie camera, ambient light and proximity sensors andnotification LED, and the other one at the bottom bezel.
The Xperia XZ's dimensions are 146 mm (5.7 in) in height, with a width of 72 mm (2.8 in) and a depth of 8.1 mm (0.32 in) and weighs approximately 161 g (5.7 oz).[11] The device brings back the 5.2 in (130 mm)1080pIPS LCD display with apixel density of 424 ppi that started with theXperia Z2 but with a brand new panel, featuring Sony's TRILUMINOS™ display and X-Reality for mobile technology.[12] It is powered by a quad-coreQualcommSnapdragon 820 (MSM8996) chipset with 4 custom Kryo processors (2 × 2.15GHz and 2 × 1.6GHz), 3 GB of RAM and relies on the Adreno 530 clocked at 624MHz for graphics rendering.[13] The device also has an internal storage of 32 GB for the single-SIM variant and 64 GB for the dual-SIM variant, both withmicroSD card expansions up to 256 GB (in a hybrid slot for the dual-SIM variant).
The Xperia XZ antennas support up to a maximum of LTE Category 9[14] speeds with a maximum theoretical downlink speed of 450-500 Mbit/s using 3CA, excluding the SOV34 model whose maximum theoretical downlink 3CA speed is limited to maximum 370 Mbit/s.[15]
Unlike some recently released smartphones from competing brands, the Xperia XZ doesn't abandon the standard3.5 mm audio jack in favor of wireless substitutes. It does, however, haveLDAC, an audio coding technology developed by Sony,[16] that enables the transmission of 24bit/96 kHz High-Resolution (Hi-Res) audio content over Bluetooth at up to 990 kbit/s, three times faster than conventional audio streaming codecs, to compatible audio devices. It also has the standard set of connectivity options likeBluetooth 4.2 LE withaptX,NFC,dual-band Wi-Fi withWi-Fi Direct,DLNA and hotspot,GPS andA-GPS,GLONASS andBDS. Like its predecessors, it has anIP rating of IP68, making the Xperia XZ dust proof and water resistant for over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes under water.[17] The device also feature afingerprint sensor embedded into the power button that can be used to unlock the phone and secure it from unauthorized access. This feature is disabled by default in theUS.[18]
The Xperia XZ is powered by a non-removable 2900mAh battery, with aUSB-C connector for charging and data transfer, one of the first two Sony smartphones to have one, the other one being theXperia X Compact. It has QuickCharge 3.0 support and Qnovo adaptive charging technology built-in. This allows the device to monitor the cell's electrochemical processes in real time and adjust charging parameters accordingly to minimize cell damage and extend the battery cell's lifespan.[19] It also comes with Battery Care, a Sony proprietary feature, that controls the charging process of the phone by learning and recognizing the user's charging patterns, preventing the phone from damaging the battery's cells from excessive heat due toovercharging. For example, when charging overnight, Battery Care stops the initial charge to 90 percent and then continue charging until full where it left off the next day.[19][6]
The rear camera of the Xperia XZ features a new multi-aspect 24.8 MPSony Exmor RSimage sensor, officially named as Sony IMX300.[20] Similar to theXperia Z5 series, theXperia X andXperia X Performance, it has 23megapixels with a sensor size of 1/2.3 inch and a f/2.0 aperture. Sony introduces theTriple Image Sensing technology with the Xperia XZ, comprised by theImage sensing (CMOS sensor with PDAF),Distance sensing (Laser AF sensor) andColor sensing (RGBC-IR sensor) systems. It features ahybrid autofocus that utilizesphase detection to lock focus on a subject within 0.03 seconds, also same with the Xperia Z5.[21] It also includes phase and contrast detection along with predictive motion tracking, both working together to adjust the right amount of contrast accurately and significantly reduce blur and image shift caused by shaky hands.[22]
The Xperia XZ, for the first time, includes alaser autofocus sensor alongside thehybrid/PDAF in tracking and locking focus on an object faster than regular autofocus modes, and anRGBC-IR (RedGreenBlueClear-InfraRed) color sensor that assists thewhite balance function of the camera by providing additional data about the light conditions of the environment, thus improving the color accuracy of the image.[22] It also has an upgradedSteadyShot with Intelligent Auto in addition to the 5-axis image stabilization. The frontselfie camera has a 13-megapixel sensor with 22 mm and 90-degree wide-angle lens, making it the highest-resolution front-facer on a flagship Sony device.[23][24]
The device also has4K resolution video recording capabilities like the Xperia Z5.[17] Similar to theSony α7 II camera, the Xperia XZ features five-axis digitalimage stabilization, a first for a smartphone, that helps in producing smooth video with less camera shake and improved image quality in low light environments.[8] This technology improves the image and video produced by detecting camera shake, such as angular motion consisting ofpitch andyaw, shift shakes which consists of X and Y axis shifts and (rotational shake) by correcting the effects detected, shifting the lens to reduce visible image blur and shift shake.[22][25][26]
The Sony Xperia XZ launches with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, with Sony's custom interface and software. On December 1, 2016, along with theXperia X Performance and a few other Xperia devices, Sony announced that the Xperia XZ would receive an update toAndroid 7.0 Nougat. Just a day after, the Android 7.0 update has officially rolled out.[27][28][29]
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