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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:19 MP

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB)
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.8

Display

15%

4.1

Battery

10%

6.8

Software

10%

7.2

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 83%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.8

Display

15%

4.1

Battery

10%

6.8

Software

10%

7.2

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

5.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 59.1% of smartphones.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
Brand name
Sony
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor model which is slower than processors in 68.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.45 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.45 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 7 Nougat
Android version
Android 7 Nougat
This smartphone runs Android version Android 7 Nougat which is older than that found in 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.8% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
19 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 19 MP which is lower than that of 85.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 93.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
28.3 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 28.3 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 70.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.22 µm which is larger than in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 3% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 1 SIM slots, which is fewer than in 96.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.7% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 97% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
2160x 3840 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 2160x3840 px which is higher than that of 99.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
801 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 801 ppi which is higher than that of 99.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,230 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,230 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.4% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
156 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 156 mm which is shorter than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
77 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77 mm which is wider than 72.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
195 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 195 g which is lighter than 52.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
84,084 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 84,084 cm³ which is smaller than 86.3% of smartphones.
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (2160x3840 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    2160x3840 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2.03x higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (801 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    801 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.45 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.45 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.1% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.45 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.4% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (29.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    29.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has an RGB LED flash
    This smartphone features an RGB LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 3.9% of smartphones include RGB flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (2160x3840 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    2160x3840 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 2.03x higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (801 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    801 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 7.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (156 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    156 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (72 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    72 vs 99.5
  • 35.4% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3230 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,230 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 1.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Sony Xperia XZ Premium
    the average smartphone
    Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.64 vs 8.000).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 30.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,530 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,530 vs 10,783
  • 25.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (710 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    710 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 64.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (333 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    333 vs 942
  • 66.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 70.9% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (3000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    3,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 64.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,116 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,116 vs 3,115
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 39.6% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,653 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,653 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 7 Nougat vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 7 Nougat vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (19 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    19 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • 30.8% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (83 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    83 vs 120
  • 11.6% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (28.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    28.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 1 fewer SIM slot/s
    This smartphone has fewer SIM slots than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 SIM slots.
    1 vs 2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 1.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 320.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (573 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    573 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 427 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (573 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    573 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 13.2% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (573 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    573 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (72 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    72 vs 99.5
  • 35.4% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3230 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,230 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 7 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2017 vs 2024). 7.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2017
    2017 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
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forbes.com
12/07/2017
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ubergizmo.com
26/02/2017
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itpro.com
13/07/2017
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androidauthority.com
27/06/2017
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gsmarena.com
12/05/2017
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expertreviews.co.uk
06/12/2018
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techradar.com
09/02/2018
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techadvisor.com
12/09/2017
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tomsguide.com
08/07/2017
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pastemagazine.com
30/06/2017
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cnet.com
16/06/2017
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computerhoy.20minutos.es
11/06/2017
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xataka.com
29/10/2017
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pisapapeles.net
10/07/2017
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forbes.com.mx
16/10/2017
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Xperia XZ Premium: The first smartphone with a super slow-motion camera
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elespanol.com
04/06/2017
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xataka.com.mx
27 de noviembre de 2017
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computerhoy.com
04/05/2017
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computerhoy.com
11/06/2017
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andreagaleazzi.com
28/05/2017
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What we like about Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB)

  • Stunning and very crisp 4K HDR display, considered the sharpest on a smartphone at the time.
  • Very fast and smooth performance, powered by the flagship Snapdragon 835 processor.
  • Camera quality is generally described as very good, especially in bright light, with some users very pleased with photo resolution.
  • Unique and eye-catching design (especially the Luminous Chrome version) that feels premium and solid in hand.
  • Innovative camera features, including the world's first 960fps super slow-motion video recording (at 720p resolution).
  • IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance.
  • Features a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports high-resolution audio.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot.
  • Runs a near-stock version of Android with minimal bloatware.
  • Durable build quality, with Gorilla Glass 5 on front and back.

What we don't like about Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB + 64GB)

  • Bulky design with large bezels that look dated compared to contemporary flagships (e.g., Galaxy S8).
  • Average or disappointing battery life, with the 4K screen draining power quickly under heavy use.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, with image noise and oversharpening issues.
  • Fingerprint sensor is disabled in the US model due to a software issue.
  • Extremely prone to fingerprints and smudges, requiring frequent cleaning.
  • The 4K resolution is often considered overkill on a small phone screen, with limited available 4K HDR content to take advantage of it.
  • Stereo speakers are present but often criticized for being flat, tinny, and not loud enough.
  • Some users reported software issues after updates (e.g., Android Oreo), including battery drain and touchscreen unresponsiveness.

Verdict

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) is a flagship smartphone known for being the first to feature a 5.5-inch 4K HDR IPS LCD display (3840x2160 pixels resolution, 807 ppi density) and a 19MP Motion Eye main camera with a unique 960fps super slow-motion video recording capability at 720p resolution. Powered by the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, it offers smooth performance and high-resolution audio support, all within an IP68 dust and water-resistant glass and metal body. The main drawbacks include a somewhat bulky and outdated design with large screen bezels, a back that is a significant fingerprint magnet, and an average 3,230mAh battery life which is quickly drained by the 4K screen.

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