With the arrival of the X range during the 2016 MWC in February, we thought sincerely that we talk more "Z" series And then, as if it were a birthday we couldn't miss, Sony has decided to celebrate the anniversary of the Z range with the new Xperia XZ,smartphone standard bearer than the Xperia X Performance has never been.
Now, as say you, the new Sony Xperia XZ borrows a lot from the Xperia X Performance that Sony never really launched in France. If the technical characteristics are quitesimilar, the difference will be mainly the picture level since Sony inaugurates a newphoto and design block, which is not unlike the Z range.
Of course, it contrasts with what Sony Mobile announced us at MWC, namely a single screen size, etc. Now the Xperia XZ is indeed part of the X range and should proudly representing the Japanese brand. After spending some time with him, we can already tell you that Sony is not wrong in his choice, despite the still more serious competition that it faces. He must now convince the public at large and that it's anotherstory.
The characteristics and Packaging
Here's what the Sony Xperia XZ contains:
Name Xperia XZ
Size of on-screen 5,2 inches, IPS Triluminos Display, X-Reality
Definition of the Full HD display (1920 × 1080 pixels)
Resolution 424 DPI
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64-bit Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB
32 GB internal memory
Micro-SD port Yes
Battery 2 900 mAh
Sensor backlit Exmor RS 23 megapixel back camera
Lens wide-angle 24mm with an aperture of F/2.0
BIONZ image processing engine
Auto focus Laser
RGBC-IR sensor
No optical stabilization
Video record videos in 4 K/30, 1080 p/60, 720 p/240
Video stabilization SteadyShot
Camera front Camera visio 13 Megapixels with 1080 p video recording
Lens wide angle 22mm with an aperture of F/2.0
The HiRes Audio Audio Support
+ ClearAudio, Department HX, S-Force Front Surround technology
Version of iOS Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Size 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
Weight 161 grams
SIM 1 × nano-SIM card
Sensor of fingerprint Yes (button standby)
Connection 1 × USB - C port
NFC
WiFi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
Jack Yes
Waterproof Yes (IP68 Certification)
4G of category 9 (up to 450 Mbps) connectivity
Accessories - headphones
-USB - C to USB charging cables - has
-USB charger
-Lightning cable
Colors Navy Blue, Graphite black, Platinum
Price € 649
As is often the case these days, we did not have the final version of the phone in thehands. They are the final versions that we have received, but not necessarily the final packaging. Also, we got in what appears to be the final box but without the instructions for first use and potential headphones. On the other hand, we had the (type-C) USB charging cable and charger.
SD card: Adoptable Storage absent
Some suggest, others not like Sony with the Xperia XZ, which has not adopted the technology Adoptable Storage from Google. Basically, for those who have followed everything, the Adoptable Storage allows to merge the internal memory of the smartphone with a memory card. The advantage is that it allows you to have only one and same memory and, transparently to the user since it's Android 6.0 that will manage at best. The downside is that if your memory card is not the kind of quick, she could possibly slow
down your smartphone. In addition, because she would be formatted in a certain way, it will be impossible to normally use it in another device.
On the other hand, and because it has become the fashion with new mobile devicesfor this second half of 2016, the Sony Xperia XZ offers a USB Type-C port! At the beginning of the year, it was still the reign of the Micro-USB, but a few months, I do more of the Micro-USB for smartphones.
The Xperia XZ is available in several colors: Navy Blue, black Graphite and Platinum.649 euros unity, naked (without a telephone subscription, so).
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