Sony Xperia XZs vs Xperia XZ2 Premium: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xperia XZ2 Premium edges out the XZs thanks to its newer Snapdragon 845 chipset, improved display brightness, and slightly better battery life. While the XZs remains a capable device, the XZ2 Premium offers a noticeable performance and feature upgrade.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia XZs | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (G8232) | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8231, G8232 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8231, G8232 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, February 27. Released 2017, April 03 | 2018, April. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in) | 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm (6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM (G8231)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232) | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 161 g (5.68 oz) | 236 g (8.32 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~765 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.8 inches, 91.5 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, HDR10 |
| Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | Runs at 1080 x 1920 pixels except for select use cases Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 630 |
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 19 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF 12 MP B/W, f/1.6, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, predictive PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | 19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps, HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 | 18W wired, QC3 Wireless (Qi) |
| Type | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3540 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue | Chrome Black, Chrome Silver |
| Models | G8232, G8231, SOV35, 602SO, SO-03J | H8166, H8116, SOV38 |
| Price | About 220 EUR | About 460 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB | Noise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 73h | Endurance rating 77h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1223:1 (nominal), 3.818 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: 1411:1 (nominal), 2.867 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 62dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 73dB | Voice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 73dB |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 170766 (v8) GeekBench: 808 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 264734 (v7), 288101 (v8) GeekBench: 8509 (v4.4), 2099 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia XZs
- Excellent camera
- Compact design
- Good battery life
- Reliable performance
- Older chipset
- Less bright display
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Powerful Snapdragon 845
- Brighter display
- Wireless charging
- Improved camera zoom
- Sleek design
- Higher price
- Can get warm under heavy load
- Larger size
Display Comparison
The XZ2 Premium boasts a slightly better contrast ratio (1411:1 vs 1223:1) and significantly improved sunlight visibility (2.867 vs 3.818). While both displays are excellent, the XZ2 Premium's brighter screen makes it more usable outdoors. Both feature a 6-inch 1080p display.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature excellent cameras, but the XZ2 Premium has a slight edge. It has a triple lens setup (motion eye) with a dedicated telephoto lens for improved zoom capabilities. Both offer 4K video recording, but the XZ2 Premium's processing is generally considered superior. Low-light performance is also improved on the XZ2 Premium.
Performance
The XZ2 Premium's Snapdragon 845 chipset (10nm) provides a substantial performance boost over the XZs' Snapdragon 820 (14nm). The octa-core CPU in the XZ2 Premium offers faster processing speeds and better multitasking capabilities. The XZs, while still capable, will show its age in demanding games and applications.
Battery Life
Both phones offer a respectable endurance rating of 73h, indicating similar real-world battery performance. The XZ2 Premium has a slightly larger battery capacity (3300 mAh vs 2900 mAh in the XZs), contributing to its slightly better overall endurance.
Buying Guide
The Sony Xperia XZs is a good choice for users seeking a reliable, compact phone with a great camera and excellent battery life at a potentially lower price point. The Xperia XZ2 Premium is ideal for those prioritizing top-tier performance, a brighter display for outdoor use, and wireless charging, willing to pay a premium.