Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.7", 2160 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
19 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Storage
64 GB
RAM
4 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Battery
3180 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number H8216
Form Factor Touch
Height 153 mm Better than 74 % of phones rated.
Width 72 mm Better than 65 % of phones rated.
Depth 11.1 mm Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Weight 198 g Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Liquid black | Liquid silver | Deep green | Ash pink
Protection Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68, IP65
SAR Value 0.94 W/kg (body), 0.56 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM

Design of Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) has dimensions of 153 mm × 72 mm × 11.1 mm and weight of 198 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TRILUMINOS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.7" Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2160 x 1080 pixels Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD+
Pixel Density 424 ppi Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Aspect Ratio 18:9
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Display Enhancement Technology Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5.7" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) is 2160 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 424 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 630

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 630.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
RAM 4 GB Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB Better than 75 % of phones rated.
User Memory 49 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 64 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. If you expect to store low thousands of photos, some songs, few movies or games on your phone, then you can easily get by with a medium memory size. Phones with this size of memory also has the advantage of a lower purchase price. If you don't plan to use your phone for 4K video creation and storage, using hundreds of apps etc. then you should feel free to go with this memory size. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) has an operating memory of 4 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 19 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/2.3" Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 5-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 25 mm
Digital Zoom 8x Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Special Effects Creative effect
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/5" Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name (Front) Sony Exmor R sensor
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Min Focal Length (Front) 23 mm
Camera Modes (Front) SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Front) Self-timer, Hand Shutter

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 19 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

The size of the camera's sensor also influences the final quality of the photos. Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)´s main lens is designed with a sensor size of 1/2.3". The higher the value after the slash, the higher the resulting photo quality. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.0.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of main lens reaches 5 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3180 mAh Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi

The battery size of Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) is 3180 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. You'll also enjoy the fast charging function, which allows for faster power flow and thus up to several times faster charging of the phone.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM) supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 8.0 Oreo.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 5.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2
Sound Enhancements Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT)
FEATURES Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator
Android Enterprise Recommended Yes
OTHERS Sony XPERIA XZ2 (Single-SIM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter
Compliant Standards IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m

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