Sony Xperia XZ review: X to the Z

28 September 2016
Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia Z6 comes with refined design, improved camera, and a due update in specs. Wait, back up a little there - it's actually called the Xperia XZ this time around but, yeah, the rest of that is true.

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  • 03 Oct 2016

AnonD-216319, 02 Oct 2016hahaha , well like i said i am not convinced i should pay e... moreHey, Here in India - the 32 GB version of S7 edge is priced at 50K, while 32 GB variant of iPhone 7 comes at 60K, which is again same as Note 7. Only the regular version of S7 comes at 43K but it fall short of that one design aspect.
While the XZ version we have is 64 GB coupled with Hybrid Sim - for a second sim card. Which actually makes Sony XZ a sweet deal.

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    • 03 Oct 2016

    Anonymous, 03 Oct 2016So, you can list as many sites that glorify Sony handsets w... moreExactly lol. Manilashaker is some random obscure Philippines website. Don't know how tann digs up that sort of trash. I took a look at it and they even say the colour accuracy of the display is one of its highlights, when it's been objectively proven to be quite innacurate.

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      • 03 Oct 2016

      Tann Hauser, 03 Oct 2016Fanboy bashers always repeat same things, like a prelearned... moreSo, you can list as many sites that glorify Sony handsets with biased reviews as you wish, makes no difference really, GSMA speaks the truth, it shows Sony for what they are. I thank GSMA for posting honest reviews. Keep up the good work.

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        • 03 Oct 2016

        Tann Hauser, 03 Oct 2016Truth is always "gibberish misinformation" to fanboys. I u... moreAnd this is the type of denial and twisting reply that a tanner will always repeat

          Anonymous, 03 Oct 2016omg what a load of gibberish, please educate yourself so yo... moreTruth is always "gibberish misinformation" to fanboys.
          I understand tho, you dont know how else to reply but with unsubstantiated statements like these.
          Be well.

            AnonD-591074, 03 Oct 2016See? shows how they underrate Sony's Xperia, saying they're... moreFanboy bashers always repeat same things, like a prelearned rant.
            And yet, even with cons like more noise, edge softness, Xperias still are best performing cameras, even in lowlight, just as dxo mark states.
            Its too easy to make compares like these and actually prove it beyond doubt.
            Bias youtubers like to intentionally use shutter button instead of software one in lowlight, cause they know it makes shots much more blurry.
            Manillashaker, recombu and alikes dont fool people like that fortunatelly.
            Good to have them :-)

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              • 03 Oct 2016

              Anonymous, 03 Oct 2016omg what a load of gibberish, please educate yourself so yo... moreMisinformation is their specialty and all they will ever choose to share

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                • 03 Oct 2016

                Anonymous, 03 Oct 2016Like you said they are midrangers. If those are enough then... moreI think if you like to change mobiles a lot like me then flagships aren't for u cause that will cost u a lot each year that's why I like higher mid range

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                  • 03 Oct 2016

                  Tann Hauser, 02 Oct 2016Oh I believe you, just that upload site does too much compr... moreomg what a load of gibberish, please educate yourself so you don't provide malinformation

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                    • 03 Oct 2016

                    Tann Hauser, 02 Oct 2016Oh I believe you, just that upload site does too much compr... moreSee? shows how they underrate Sony's Xperia, saying they're still doing bad while the fanboys haven't EVEN own both devices yet they still rely in youtube channels/techsites who hate Sony, Pocketnow even criticize Sony Walkman ZX2 for being overprice yet they didn't mention why it's priced like that.

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                      • 03 Oct 2016

                      AnonD-216319, 02 Oct 2016hahaha , well like i said i am not convinced i should pay e... moreOneplus 3 is hardly a midranger. Premium build quality, great performance, slick design, etc. Only concerns to be had are 1080p display and camera not matching phones like Samsung or lg. Other than that it matches up quite well.

                      Even the phonebuff youtuber uses the op3 as his daily driver when he has access to basically any phone.

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                        • 03 Oct 2016

                        AnonD-216319, 02 Oct 2016hahaha , well like i said i am not convinced i should pay e... moreLike you said they are midrangers. If those are enough then definitely you should by them.

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                          • 02 Oct 2016

                          Anonymous, 02 Oct 2016don't talk about that funny fone .. they use less bazels bu... morehahaha , well like i said i am not convinced i should pay extra for sony or apple or samsung for that matter , u can get a perfectly good midranger for less than that like op3 or honor 8 or p9 or moto z play

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                            • 02 Oct 2016

                            AnonD-216319, 02 Oct 2016Well zte has ten times better front facing speakers and muc... moredon't talk about that funny fone .. they use less bazels but huge black edge around display !!! lol .. axon 7 is n't a waterpoof phone just compare this phone with sames like galaxy s7 and explode 7 .

                              AnonD-591074, 02 Oct 2016This is from my friend's Pic, EXIF details available, both ... moreOh I believe you, just that upload site does too much compression.
                              Imgur is best for uploads, keeps all the detail.
                              Look XZ perform in lowlight compared to same phone (XZ is up, S7 down):
                              http://imgur.com/PR3hSlK

                              Now I know it aint same light scenario, but unfortunately rev didnt offer night shot, just dusk (albeit dusk is even more demanding task for a camera

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                                • 02 Oct 2016

                                Tann Hauser, 02 Oct 2016Im interested in those comparing manual shots. None on the... moreThis is from my friend's Pic, EXIF details available, both manual adjustments, both at max MP available
                                (left= S7 edge Right= Xperia X)

                                http://oi63.tinypic.com/xereq0.jpg

                                http://oi66.tinypic.com/20606ex.jpg (look at the word DVD)

                                http://oi63.tinypic.com/10dxn29.jpg (EXIF)

                                He tried the indoor several times, same results, shows how they underrate Xperia's and how BIAS they are.

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                                  • 02 Oct 2016

                                  Very good review. I just wish to note that the absence of FM RADIO is a major shortcoming. One should consider that the majority of people in the Third World have very bad Internet coverage. Also it would be useful for tourists that travel outside of the major cities

                                    AnonD-591074, 02 Oct 2016Actually what Dxo mark says it's true, you're just being br... moreIm interested in those comparing manual shots.
                                    None on the net ever tests and compares those.
                                    Link us please

                                      AnonD-591074, 02 Oct 2016I'm sure it'll get over 90, People are just ignorant toward... moreYep X perform got 88, XZ is better in video and photo for at least a point each so...should be equal or over 90.

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                                        • 02 Oct 2016

                                        AnonD-591074, 02 Oct 2016Actually what Dxo mark says it's true, you're just being br... moreWhy are you sony fans as bad as Apple fans?

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