Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix 1/3.06” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, 22mm wide-angle F2.0, ISO 6400
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Average of 84 scores (from 164 reviews)
Reviews for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Provider of new technologies. Sony's high-end smartphone, the Xperia XZ Premium, offers many innovative technologies in terms of sound and display (HDR), but its case seems a little out-of-date. Find out whether you really should not judge a book by its cover in our detailed review.
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
SONY XPERIA XZ Premium is a top notch device with all the premium features in the very affordable price range. Personally, I have liked this device very much because it is fulfilling all the requirements of a normal user in very economical price. It has a 13MP selfie camera which is perfect for camera lovers and the body shape of this smartphone is very slim and sleek. The price is very high as compare to other brands, let’s see what happens with Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The XZ Premium doesn’t lack for performance but its mediocre design and limited super-slow-motion video make it difficult to recommend over more impressive flagship rivals.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium features a capable smartphone camera that gets the job done — especially in good light — but which doesn’t rise to the heights of the top phones from other manufacturers. In particular, it is sensitive to harsh lighting conditions outdoors, and finicky in low light and indoor situations. Video performance is also competent, but marred by problems with loss of detail and mediocre stabilization. The stacked sensor does allow the XZ Premium to support a novel 960 fps slow-motion mode, but even at 19MP, it doesn’t produce overall better images or video than many other phones with lower or similar-resolution sensors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a stunning smartphone, both in terms of design and performance. The mirror-like look isn’t for everyone due to the appearance of smudges, but it helps provide an elegant, high-end look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
To me it looks like Sony was trying to one-up the competition by including a 4K display and clever camera trickery but when I get to the checkout counter I would rather get myself an LG G6 or a Samsung Galaxy S8.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
Comparing flagship smartphones in 2017 is a task based on small margins. Every premier release this year has had its merits, and that holds true for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The screen is great, it’s fast, its camera has that rather cool slow-motion feature and, unlike the iPhone 7, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
This time Sony has chosen their flagship to be with a glass and not metal back, and it really looks stylish but the fingerprints on this big 5.46-inch body stop us from giving full credit as far as design is concerned. On the other hand, you will be presented with incredibly detailed display and one of the most powerful mobile chips on the market – Snapdragon 835. All this completely befits a top notch model such as Xperia XZ Premium. We can say that its battery life is good enough, and thanks to the USB Type-C and Quick Charge 4.0 technology you can benefit from quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2017
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
With its fancy mirror finish, eyebrow-raising price, and proud Sony pedigree, the Xperia XZ Premium flatters to deceive. On paper, it’s a behemoth, but in practice, it’s too much like the rest of the mainstream Android flagship pack. That’s been Sony’s problem almost since the very inception of the Xperia line, and the XZ Premium does nothing to rectify it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 55%
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
The phone is expensive, but not as expensive as some of its competitors and it has seen a bit of a price drop from the RRP of $1099 if you do some shopping around. The XZ Premium also has the distinction of being available from all the Australian carriers on contract.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 92% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tech Smart Archive.org version
That said, there's still a lot on offer with this supremely well specced device at R14 999, showing that Sony have made one of the best phones of 2017, just not the very best in our books.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/11/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a stunning smartphone, both in terms of design and performance. The mirror-like look isn’t for everyone due to the appearance of smudges, but it helps provide an elegant, high-end look.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a fine phone, with a camera which falls just short of the top tier, but absolutely first class overall performance, and display resolution that no one else yet matches.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 98% price: 98% performance: 98% workmanship: 98%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has everything you want when paying top dollar for a phone, with its 4K display and slow motion camera two standout party pieces. It will please Sony fans around the world.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Techy Archive.org version
Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a flagship smartphone that can give other flagships runs for its money when it comes to features. It is not one of the fancy looking smartphone due to its huge bezel, but the mirror finish and robust construction surely make it one of the premium smartphone you can get in today’s time. Impressive features like 4K HDR screen, super slow motion video support are exclusively available in Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/28/2017
Source: T Break Archive.org version
Let’s start with the obvious- the bling factor is quite high on the Xperia XZ Premium. It’s a massive phone that’s very shiny and will definitely get noticed. But here’s the thing- Sony makes no apologies for that. In fact, it makes a good selling point for the Xperia XZ as there is nothing else in the market quite like it. Add to that the top-of-the line specs and a good camera and you have a great phone that ticks all the right boxes.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% performance: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
Sony has packed the Xperia XZ Premium with features, and its general performance is exemplary. However, the two headliners -- the 4K screen resolution and 960fps super-slow-motion video -- promise more than they actually deliver.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a stunning smartphone, both in terms of design and performance. The mirror-like look isn’t for everyone due to the appearance of smudges, but it helps provide an elegant, high-end look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium proves Sony is trying to push the boundaries of what a good Android phone can be. But future-proofing the display, camera and performance for innovation down the line doesn't do much good in the present. A 4K HDR smartphone with a super-slow-motion camera sounds so, so cool. In reality, like all the extra apps Sony puts on the XZ Premium, the device's marquee features feel more like window dressing than essentials.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
There are a number of things that we found very impressive about Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. The smartphone has a beautiful design and a superb display. The performance is simply excellent and it comes with features like slow motion videos. Over that, it's a visual treat to watch 4K content on it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
We’ve enjoyed using the XZ Premium a great deal and it’s certainly a worthy flagship Android phone. It’s a crowded market though with the Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, HTC U11, Huawei P10 Plus and even the new Blackberry KEYone vying for your attention. Many of those phones have also dropped in price since launch which means the late-launching Premium looks a bit expensive at $1,099 but we expect that to drop quickly too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
Is the Xperia XZ Premium the best flagship for 2017? If you value performance, great camera, and attractive design, it could be the one for you. Sony stuck to the basics of a smartphone and focused on camera features to keep it on top. While the bezels are not exactly 2017 standards, the display makes up for everything. Perhaps what we can just say about the XZ Premium is that it wasn’t able to introduce us to something new except for the super slow-mo video novelty.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2017
Source: Paste Archive.org version
The real problem with the Xperia XZ Premium isn’t the phone itself, it’s the competition that it stands against. When your pricetag is $799, you better be ready to compete against phones like the Galaxy S8, the iPhone 7, and even the LG G6. If Sony really wants to do something significant in the smartphone space, it’s time the Xperia line gets a reboot—and please, no more X’s and Z’s this time.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2017
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
Sony has done a great job in the performance segment. If not all, it will leave some of the hottest flagships behind in terms of performance. For Sony fans, it is definitely a right pick if you are familiar with Sony Xperia devices. Apparently, Sony Xperia XZ Premium may not sound the best bang for the money spend as competitors are ahead in the game.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium will not be widely distributed on US carriers, which has been a thorn in the side of Sony’s presence in the States for a long time now. However, it is available for $799 on e-commerce channels for unlocked editions, and this includes places like Amazon and even Best Buy. For a 4K display, water resistance, a good camera, and even a dual-SIM slot, it’s a tad impressive that Sony keeps the XZ Premium competitively priced against the likes of current Samsung and LG flagships.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Mirror Archive.org version
Sony has shown it still has the technical chops to make a killer phone, it just needs to change its design strategy and give us something a little bit more ergonomic.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Sony chose to focus on being one of the first in Singapore to bring Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, improve on their camera mastery and that they achieved. Hopefully, the new experiences they bring to the table are enough to sway the fickle smartphone market towards the latest Xperia devices.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/26/2017
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has been launched in India at a price of Rs 59,990. You can say that it is expensive, but, come to think of it: it ought to be expensive because it has all the goodies. And, it's safe to say that it is an excellent performer too, at the same time. Now Sony has always been in the habit of launching super-gimmicky phones that look fantastic but don't serve any real-world purpose. No wonder it hasn't been able to translate them into encouraging sales figures.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: What Mobile Archive.org version
Sony has managed to turn around its mobile division after a combination of radical restructuring and favourable exchange rates. With the company finally achieving a net profit last year, it seems that the division won’t be going anywhere soon. Sometimes, firing enough employees to break even does have its benefits…
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
There is no doubt that the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a top notch. The camera ticks the right boxes, the overall UI and performance is not bad, though it could be smoother. However, this still has an outdated design and a display, which despite the 4K feature, looks old, and the heating problems haven’t gone away. Plus, the 960FPS video might not always live up to expectations. Sony Xperia XZ Premium might be one of the best bets from the company till now. The only problem: The competition seems to have gone ahead.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
Concluding it, Sony Xperia XZ Premium promises an unparalleled experience thanks to its revolutionary camera tech, it has one of the best smartphone cameras with unique features like the super slow motion. The ability to capture the shots before you even hit the camera shutter is just amazing. You don’t want to ruin the video just because you missed to capture the perfect moment in slow motion while recording, and that’s the last thing you want to do, right? We will soon be sharing the slow motion videos from the Xperia XZ Premium.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
At the time of writing this review, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is priced at Rs. 59,990, which seems a bit on the higher side considering that there's only a relatively small spec bump compared to the Xperia XZs. If Sony hopes to push good number of units off the shelf, then it needs to get more aggressive with pricing, as the Galaxy S8 would undoubtedly look more attractive to buyers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a powerhouse of a phone, but it's looking tired against today's rivals, making it tough to justify the cost.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is the best smartphone that Sony has to offer, but it's still behind competing devices. As far as flagships go, you could consider the Xperia XZ Premium, but the Galaxy S8 is faster and has better battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
So far, Sony has done a great job in the performance and storage segment. If not all, it could leave some of the hottest flagships behind in terms of performance. Stay tuned for the full review of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2017
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium is a glorious return to the flagship segment. While the headline grabbing features, such as the super slow motion camera, have, let’s say, limited usefulness, the phone behind them is very competent. It’s fast, it has an amazing screen, and the camera has improved over previous generation phones.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
At $800, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is one of the costliest flagship phones you can buy. In terms of hardware, it matches most of its rivals with smooth, fast performance, excellent camera quality, and high-resolution audio. It also has the sharpest display of any smartphone available. But it's held back by a bezel-heavy design that makes the phone look outdated and feel unwieldy compared with the sleek Samsung Galaxy S8. It's also missing a fingerprint sensor and won't work on Sprint or Verizon. And while the 4K HDR display is impressive, right now it feels a bit useless due to the paucity of content available. The Galaxy S8 offers largely similar features on all the main carriers for a few dollars less, making it out Editors' Choice. If you want to save some money, the upcoming OnePlus 5 looks like a promising alternative.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Manila Shaker Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium is bound to be available at the end of the month at your local Sony stores and authorized resellers with a hefty Php 45,490 tag. It is available in Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, and Bronze Pink.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
We've had the opportunity to try out the Sony Xperia XZ Premium at MWC 2017, which led to some insights in the new features and hardware that were covered in our earlier piece here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2017
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium is the absolute top-of-the-line smartphone for the company, and therefore has a retail price of $799. Outside of a Galaxy S8+ or iPhone 7 Plus, people just don't often pay that kind of money for a phone. And they particularly don't pay that much for a phone that in the U.S. doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, and still sports a camera that doesn't get anywhere near the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a stunning smartphone, both in terms of design and performance. The mirror-like look isn’t for everyone due to the appearance of smudges, but it helps provide an elegant, high-end look. The 4K HDR display is one-of-a-kind, bright and vibrant, and shows off snaps taken by the impressive Motion Eye camera perfectly. The camera itself can handle almost anything you can throw at it, although performance does slip in low-lit conditions and the super slow-mo video mode takes some practice. If you’re looking for a gorgeous high-end smartphone with a huge focus on display and cameras with above average battery life, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a solid option.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
Summarizing key things in the phone, it has the latest and top-grade Qualcomm processor, a promising 4K HDR display, and a camera that won’t let you down. Do you think, this is enough to compete with Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Apple iPhone 7? Let us know in the comments.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/08/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
A 4K screen means that you could be getting one of the best smartphone display experiences around, especially with everything that Sony packs into their Triluminos display. There is also the excellent camera with the 960 fps slow motion recording capabilities, various Intelligent modes, and a dedicated camera shutter button that will make for a great shutterbug companion.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The XZ Premium doesn't lack for performance but its mediocre design and limited super-slow-motion video make it difficult to recommend over more impressive flagship rivals.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
Sony's new smartphone declares a challenge to most current flagship with the 'Premium' in its name. At its price, it will compete with the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, LG G6, Google Pixel, and Google Pixel XL. As far as the price is concerned, the smartphone does not seem to fall short of its claims, as it does indeed offer top-of-the-line specifications and a premium body. In the meantime, companies like OnePlus and Xiaomi are gearing to launch Snapdragon 835-powered OnePlus 5 and Mi 6 respectively in the Indian market, only to make the competition among high-end smartphones more fierce.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has everything you want when paying top dollar for a phone, with its 4K display and slow motion camera two standout party pieces. It will please Sony fans around the world.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a powerful unlocked phone that combines a vivid 4K display with the latest Snapdragon processor and strong audio capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is every bit the flagship smartphone in terms of spec, but it doesn't bring the same wow factor as the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S8 or LG G6.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: iTech Post Archive.org version
According to Tech Radar, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium can now be pre-ordered via Sony's official website and other retailers. Those who book for one right now from the company's website will get a free Sony MDR-NC750 headphones and speakers while a Sony XB-20 speaker is being given away with the pre-ordered Xperia XZ Premium by Amazon, Argos, unlocked mobile and other retailers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/18/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
In addition, the design of the Xperia phones appears to be trapped in time; it looks drab next to other phones, and is made worse by how uncomfortable it is to hold. At least the Xperia XZ Premium won't leave you wanting when it comes to performance, with specifications befitting its flagship status but beyond that, I've struggled to feel enamoured by it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/17/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We've not had enough time with the XZ Premium to give a verdict yet. We also need the price so come back soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2017
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
It’s a good job, then, that there are some fun tricks under the hood, such as the ultra slo-mo video shooting and neat little side orders like Sony LDAC support for wireless headphones. All that colourful glass is sure to turn a few heads, too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium is a very good phone. We can't really complain from lack of power, design or camera performance. However, at the end of the day, it has very solid competition to beat. Other manufacturers are betting on new aspect ratios, smaller bezels and dual cameras, and it seems that Sony is the only one staying true to its own formula for now.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
What you're left with is a phone which adds up to less than the sum of its parts. If Sony could just get a bit of consistency they'd be on to a winner here, but as it stands, the XZ Premium just doesn't quite compete with the best phones where it really matters.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
OK, everything about the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is ... well ... premium, so maybe the model name didn't have to state the obvious. Speaking of, you can't just pretend those bezels are not there - yet our honest opinion is that the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is strong enough in the looks department to hold its own against anyone and anything - be it an infinity screen at the front or a fruit at the rear.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
If you’re already a Sony fan looking for a new high-end blower then there’s no real way in which the XZ Premium can disappoint and if not, Sony has ensured that there are countless reasons why the XZ Premium is the phone to go for.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The Xperia XZ Premium is a glorious return to the flagship segment. While the headline grabbing features, such as the super slow motion camera, have, let’s say, limited usefulness, the phone behind them is very competent. It’s fast, it has an amazing screen, and the camera has improved over previous generation phones.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A strong phone from Sony with excellent innovation in the screen. However, it all depends on how much this monster of a phone will cost, and whether the streamed 4K footage actually looks good on here at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
As usual, Sony appears to have all the right ingredients for a great phone. A 4K HDR screen, an awesome (in theory) camera with 960fps slow-mo video, the latest Qualcomm CPU and a design that reflects the handset's likely high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium hasn't been officially priced, but Sony assures that it will be "competitive". The phone will be available from late-Spring 2017 onwards.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/04/2017
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
There is so much to be excited about this phone, and yet it just seems as if Sony rushed the announcement to ensure it had a flagship smartphone to show off at MWC 2017. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium really should have been the show-stealer here at MWC 2017, but it sadly is not.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Still, our early adopter hearts rejoice at the future painted by the XZ Premium - the future rendered in a high dynamic range and 960 frames per second.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: The Independent Archive.org version
The phone goes on sale in late spring and I look forward to reviewing it then, but in a world of me-too smartphones, the Xperia XZ Premium looks tremendous and offers unique, fun, brilliantly executed features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We've not had enough time with the XZ Premium to give a verdict yet. We also need the price so come back soon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
The smartphone follows on from the Xperia XZ but is better described as the true successor to the Xperia Z5 Premium thanks to some world-first features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium doesn't break new ground when it comes to design, sticking with what Sony knows best, but it does offer refinement and a much more seamless finish to previous Xperia devices.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Sony has struggled to make a big impact on the phone world recently, with the Xperia XZ failing to truly wow us back in September. This Premium upgrade feels like an antidote to that.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
It was a shame we couldn’t put the XZ Premium through its paces more during our preview, but we're excited to get it in for a full review when it launches in a few months time. Here’s hoping it can live up to its specs.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
None of Sony’s new devices have set launch dates and Canadian pricing yet, but the company did confirm to MobileSyrup that consumers can expect the devices to hit the Canadian market in late spring.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
Le Sony Xperia XZ Premium a été annoncé ce matin dans le cadre du MWC 2017 et il s’agit du premier smartphone du marché sous Snapdragon 835. Toutefois, ses atouts sont loin de se limiter à sa simple puissance puisqu’il s’équipe également d’un écran 4K HDR mais aussi du capteur photo sans doute le plus avancé jamais proposé par Sony. Voici notre prise en main du smartphone le plus haut de gamme de 2017.
Positive: Decent cameras; slim size; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2017
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 88% display: 90% mobility: 70%
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 95% display: 94% mobility: 90%
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2017
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2017
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Movil Zona ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; decent speakers; good display. Negative: Poor cameras; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2017
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; high performance; support waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/04/2017
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good cameras; support waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Source: El Confidencial ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; good cameras; metal case; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gizmodo Brasil PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent cameras; nice display. Negative: Mediocre design; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2017
Source: Android Geek PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; decent speakers; good display; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2017
Source: 4G News PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent performance; good cameras. Negative: High price; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2017
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Key for web IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 70% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 78% features: 99% display: 95% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 70% features: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 85%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/10/2018
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; decent cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2017
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; good video recording; support waterproof IP68; excellent 4K display. Negative: Bulky; easy getting dirts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2017
Source: Wiz Blog IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; good hardware; elegant design; nice performance. Negative: Relatively bulky.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2017
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; fast fingerprint sensor; nice performance. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2017
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; good cameras; support waterproof. Negative: Poor display; no fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; high performance; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Support VR mode; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: All About Phones NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tablets Magazine NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Bright.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; compact size; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2017
Source: Hitek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90%
Source: Meilleurmobile FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 88% display: 86% mobility: 95% workmanship: 91%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; solid workmanship; good connectivity; decent cameras. Negative: High DAS; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2017
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; decent hardware; support waterproof; nice speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2017
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; slim size; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Komorkomania PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Teleguru PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; excellent display; high performance; top cameras; decent speakers; good connectivity; fast fingerprint sensor; quick charging; support waterproof and dust avoiding. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints; short battery life; no FM radio.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2017
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good hardware; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2017
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Teknokulis TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% workmanship: 75%
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 94%
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 100% display: 92% mobility: 72%
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2017
Source: Mobileimho.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; good cameras; nice design. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2017
Source: AndroidInsider.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; decent hardware; waterproof; good speakers. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2017
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent performance; good connectivity. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2017
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive color; powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; premium design; metal case; nice display; excellent speakers; quick charge.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; good display; high autonomy; decent cameras; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive color; good hardware; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; decent hardware; large screen; high quality speakers; waterproof and dust avoiding. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; support waterproof; excellent display; long battery life; fast fingerprint sensor; good connectivity; decent cameras; powerful hardware. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints; bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2017
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Android Portal SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Comment
Model: With most manufacturers unveiling their new flagship phones during MWC 2017 it is no surprise that Sony has equally followed suit with their new flagship the Xperia XZ Premium. On first sight, it seems like Sony’s lineup of Xperia’s is stuck in time warp with a drab looking design but don’t let their lackluster design fool you. Starting with the hardware under the hood the Xperia XZ is not one to pull punches, featuring Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and its gorgeous 5.5-inch 4K display. What’s that you say 4K on a 5.5-inch screen? Not to mention its extreme pixel density at 807 ppi it even beats Apple’s iPhone 7, which only tops out at 326 ppi on a barely 1080p screen. Naturally specs on a sheet of paper won’t mean much to average consumers. With that said the Xperia XZ Premium still has the potential to woo its average consumer with its beautiful glass and metal body construction it remains quite satisfyingly solid to the touch, not to mention its IP68 rating. Although the downside to Sony’s material choice is that the Xperia XZ Premium is a fingerprint magnet. Coming in at only 195 grams it isn’t exactly the lightest nor is it the heaviest but just about right.
Naturally, as this is a Sony phone users can expect an equally impressive 19 MP camera, which supports the Motion Eye feature, essentially this helps with image processing speeds. To add to the bucket list of impressiveness the rear camera also takes if not arguably the best slow-motion shots among smartphones. In terms of general I/O the Xperia XZ has a USB type C connector which is a must-have these days and a regular headphone jack bucking the recent trend of removing headphone jacks. Another feature of most high-end phones these days is the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner for security which is an added bonus. For software, the Xperia XZ Premium comes preloaded with Android 7.1.1 and is as stock as Android can get minus a few Sony Media apps such as its PlayStation app. Which brings us to the next point: When it comes to multimedia experience the Xperia XZ Premium is as good as it gets especially with its forward firing speakers which helps to enhance the viewing experience and also ends up feeling like having a nifty pocket TV. If you happen to be the proud owner of the PS4 the Xperia XZ Premium can also do you wonders with the PS4 Remote Play app, users can play with their PS4 library on their phone although users should make sure they have a stable connection otherwise the experience would suffer.
Obviously being feature packed usually entails bad battery life not to mention high resolution screens and small battery capacity could severely impact usability, Not with the Xperia XZ Premium, despite its unimpressive 3230 mAh battery its actually more than enough to keep this feature-rich beast fed with standard usage topping out at 8 hours and 15 minutes which is most definitely better if not equal with most competitors out there, although it goes without saying heavy multimedia usage will most definitely cause its battery to sink like a rock. Overall the Xperia XZ Premium does live up to its flagship title and Sony is right to stick to its own guns.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 540: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Slighly optimized architecture compared to the Adreno 530 but with higher clock speed due to the new 10 nm process. In the beginning of 2017 one of the fastest graphics cards for Android based smartphones.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 835: High-End SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2017 and manufactured in 10 nm LPE FinFET at Samsung. Integrates 4x Kryo 280 at 2.45 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 280 at 1.9 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X16 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.50":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.
82.32%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.