Sony Xperia XZ

1071 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
camera (166)
performance (128)
usability (101)
screen (82)
design (70)

Negative
battery (86)
reception (9)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1071 reviews of Sony Xperia XZ. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and screen. The usability and performance also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the reception and battery.

camera, performance, usability, screen, design

battery, reception

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia XZ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia XZ: Time-saver edition

The Xperia XZ is Sony's latest flagship smartphone. It comes with an improved camera, due specs update and a refined design. You could think of it as an...

Top quality aluminum unibody is both great to look at and premium to the touch ; Excellent bright and contrast-y display, very good in sunlight too ; Solid battery life, excellent at web browsing, very good at video playback ; Class-leading CPU...

The Xperia XZ is Sony's latest flagship smartphone. It comes with an improved camera, due specs update and a refined design. You could think of it as an Xperia Z6, but for Sony, XZ is where it's at.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony's best phone yet just isn't good enough

Sony's Xperia XZ looks the part, but it's not the flagship phone to empty your bank account for.

Sony's Xperia XZ looks good, it won't die when you spill your drink on it and its bold screen makes mobile games look great.

Its battery life doesn't impress, and nor does the camera. Its full HD display isn't as high resolution as most of its rivals.

The Sony Xperia XZ is a decent all-round phone, but it doesn't offer any competition to its main rival, the Galaxy S7. Its high price means the XZ isn't the phone to go for.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Sony Xperia XZ

Sony's Xperia XZ phone has promising hardware, but lags behind the unlocked Android competition in features and polish.

Fast performance. Solid camera. Strong network connectivity. Waterproof.

Overheating issues in testing. Mediocre battery life. No fingerprint scanner. Heavy UI layer.

Conclusions At $700, the Sony Xperia XZ is priced like a flagship phone, but it can't match the premium experience of devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7. It lacks a fingerprint sensor, has a lower-resolution display, and mediocre battery life. The...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

Sony Xperia XZ Smartphone Review

The visionary. Sony wants a revolution: the Xperia XZ aims to change our everyday life. However, with the exception of its 23 MP camera, most of its specifications are quite ordinary. Let us find out what this Sony flagship model is capable of.

stylish design ; good software ; various settings for sound and video ; fast fingerprint sensor ; reliable camera ; high-resolution front camera ; good pictures ; clear speech quality ; MHL, NFC, USB-OTG ; precise controls ; even illumination ; bright...

advertisement apps ; very high energy use ; slow memory transfer speeds ; GPS module takes long to find a lock ; high color deviations in the display

The visionary, the Xperia XZ, is sadly not strong enough to ignite a revolution. In many ways, this test model is far too conservative and does not take risks. We could classify it as reliable rather than "revolutionary". In the end, the Xperia XZ is...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Victor H. (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia XZ Review

Sony is on an aggressive schedule: while most other companies are launching their new flagship phones once in a year, Sony is updating its top-line Xperia phones much more often, with a new phone every six months or so.

Stylish design with good-looking and original color selection ; Water-proof ; Dual front-firing speakers ; Expandable storage

Counter-intuitive camera interface ; No fingerprint scanner in the US ; Colors on the display are not properly balanced, appear bluish ; Expected to ship with Android 6 in times when Android 7 Nougat phones enter the market

Frankly, we’re perplexed by the price of the Sony Xperia XZ: it's sold at a whopping $700 in the United States. We expect this price to quickly go down in the coming few months, but right now, it looks less competitive than the Samsung Galaxy S7 that...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Sony Xperia XZ Review

The Xperia XZ is Sony's flagship smartphone. It features a 23-megapixel rear camera, along with a 13-megapixel front camera. Other features of the rear camera include a 24mm Sony “G” lens, 5x Clear Image Zoom (digital zoom), a high ISO speed of 12800...

Considering Sony made quite the fanfare about the Xperia XZ when it was launched, regarding the camera, and considering Sony makes such excellent stand-alone cameras, the XZ is a little disappointing.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Abid Iqbal Shaik (mysmartprice)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Review: Beautifully Flawed

Sony hasn't had a particularly great time in the high-end segment, and that's mostly of its own creation. The manufacturer continued to roll out two flagships every year with little to no variation in terms of the design, and it has gotten to such a...

Bad signal reception ; Poor low-light camera performance ; Dated UI design ; Tinny speakers

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Rohit (gizbot_com)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium review: Ahead of its time

Sony's latest flagship smartphone- the Xperia XZ Premium is loaded with high-end hardware and will sell at Rs. 59,990 in the Indian market

Premium and durable design ; 4K HDR display is a delight ; immersive audio and gaming performance ; Amazing camera ; lag free performance

A bit bulky ; Fingerprint magnet and slippery design ; battery performance could have been better

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Chakri Kudikala (gizbot_com)

Sony Xperia XZ Review: The All-Round Performer!

Sony Xperia XZ is the latest flagship offering from the company with top-notch hardware on paper. How does it perform in real life? Let's find out.

Beautiful Design ; Gorgeous 1080p display ; Water Resistant ; Solid Camera Performance

Underwhelming Performance ; Buggy Software ; Poor Battery Life ; Overheating while using camera app ; Back is a Fingerprint Magnet

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Liu Hongzuo (hardwarezone.com)

Sony Xperia XZ review: Sony fans finally get their flagship phone

Sony fans waiting for a true flagship Xperia in Singapore – your wait is over as the Xperia XZ is finally here. Sporting a 5.2-inch 1080p screen and Snapdragon 820 SoC, how does it measure up to other 2016 flagships? We find out.

Water and dust resistant ; Good camera performance ; Supports Hi Res Audio ; Solid built quality

Tired design ; Only full HD screen ; So-so battery life

The Sony Xperia XZ is indeed a flagship product that can compete with other flagship rival phones out there. The

Dec, 2016

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