![]() ![]() The new stabilization capabilities allow the XZ to boast improved low-light performance though - something we'll explore in further detail later in this review. The sensor itself is a 23-megapixel Exmor RS unit, similar to the Xperia X, offering a similar balance of fine detail in daylight scenes. For the first time, the rear camera sports hardware stabilization - a 5-axis stabilization solution that Sony says has not yet been offered to partners - backed up by laser autofocus and a new color spectrum sensor around the back. The internals may be mostly the same, but Sony's camera hardware has undergone some significant upgrades. And gaming performance impressed too, with the Adreno 530 handling 1080p gaming with ease.Ī big upgrade for Sony's cameras - including, for the first time, hardware stabilization. We'll discuss battery longevity later in this review, but the phone always performed admirably - the only performance lag we noticed was during the initial setup, where the phone was updating apps over an LTE connection. And powering the whole assembly is a 2,900mAh internal battery - a welcome upgrade from the 2,620mAh of the Xperia X. Internally, the XZ packs in standard high-end Android internals - a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. Thankfully the phone has plenty of audio tricks up its sleeve in other areas, with the ability to upsample compressed music to high-res quality when using wired headphones. On the audio side, Sony continues its use of front-facing stereo speakers that do a decent job of putting out plenty of volume, but lack the bass of competitors like HTC. And it's backed up by Sony's image enhancement software, including X-Reality for enhancing contrast and sharpness in photos and video.Īs we've always said, 1080p at this screen size is perfectly fine, and I didn't find myself missing the extra density of Samsung's latest displays. The Samsung Galaxy S7 (and others) have the XZ beaten on sheer pixel density, but in every other area it's a top-notch screen. Top-notch internals inside a relatively bland shell. Nor have we noticed any excessive distortion at wide viewing angles. It's an LCD panel with Sony's "TRILUMINOS" branding, and buzzwords aside we've found it to be as clear and vibrant as any display in an Android phone, even under direct sunlight. We can't complain about the quality of the display though. This isn't an ugly phone per se, but it is hard to enthuse over what is a relatively bland design, save for one or two visual flourishes. And that contributes to a slightly frumpy look compared to the likes of the Galaxy Note 7 - particularly given its relatively small 5.2-inch screen size. ![]() This is a big phone in all directions, with hefty top and bottom bezels, along with a relatively girthy thickness of 8.1mm. Standard stuff - however Sony's now taking advantage of Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 for faster refills, which is a welcome addition. The top and bottom edges are completely flat, with a USB Type-C slot down below and 3.5mm headphone jack up top. ![]()
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