Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact hands-on review

26 February 2018
Unlike many of its big-brand competitors, Sony didn't shy away from major announcements at MWC 2018. In fact, it took the wrappers of a shiny new pair of flagships, that boldly marry new design concepts with incremental hardware updates.

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  • 16 Mar 2018

3D Memorys, 16 Mar 2018It doesn't write that, it only write down 'should not' use ... moreFor god damn, fanboy, it doesn't have IP68 certification. It's only certified against IP65. It's tested against IP68, but using under conditions above IP65 and without protection voids your warranty.

It is exactly what specification disclaimer says. It's a copypaste from specifications.

    regs, 16 Mar 2018Just open XZ2 specification page on Sony site. It has enoug... moreIt doesn't write that, it only write down 'should not' use the camera immerse under the water.

    I think if you really want to immerse the waterproof phone into the pool for a long time and using camera under water use a premium transparent waterproof smartphone case is better from my advise and you still get more protection because the IP65/IP68 certification, be a wise user don't exceed the limits.

    In daily real life usage it is also hassle free without fear any water and dust because it is the highest rating with both IP65 and IP68 certification. Note that the competitors only get IP68 certification but XZ2 get both IP65 and IP68 certification which much better in both waterproof and quality assurance.

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      • 16 Mar 2018

      3D Memorys, 16 Mar 2018See the Pocketlit how to describe the IP65 with IP68 at the... moreJust open XZ2 specification page on Sony site. It has enough clarification.

      Xperia XZ2 Compact is water resistant (5) and protected against dust (6), so don't worry if you get caught in the rain or want to wash off dirt under the faucet water, but remember all ports and attached covers should be firmly closed. You should not put the device completely underwater; or expose it to seawater, salt water, chlorinated water, or liquids such as drinks. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty.

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      The same way as it was with Z1. It's IP65. It's tested against IP68 for case of emergency and only in given coditions, but putting it into water will invalidate the warranty.

        regs, 15 Mar 2018Smarttard, 8 already includes everything below. XZ2 series ... moreSee the Pocketlit how to describe the IP65 with IP68 at the same time.

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          • 3qV
          • 16 Mar 2018

          Heh, looks like an htc.

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            • P@Y
            • 16 Mar 2018

            Hilarious

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              • gEE
              • 15 Mar 2018

              3D Memorys, 14 Mar 2018Newbie please learn something before gibberish: -IPX5. Pro... moreSmarttard, 8 already includes everything below. XZ2 series have conditional protection. Per specification it's only ensured against IP65. It's tested against IP68 in conditions, but not designed to. The warranty does not cover any damages taken under the water.

                • R1R
                • 15 Mar 2018

                3D Memorys, 14 Mar 2018https://youtu.be/1XQil3vD3Mg Lenovo is innocent too. The... morehtc is also inocent. htc is only a small company, smaller company than sony. but htc always impress many people with its creative designs.

                but then.. sony copy its design.
                so sad..

                and shame on sony!

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                  • thw
                  • 15 Mar 2018

                  3D Memorys, 14 Mar 2018I hope you can say so on Samsung Note 7 threads! i dont know why u always blame samsung for all sony's failures.

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                    • I8m
                    • 15 Mar 2018

                    3D Memorys, 14 Mar 2018I hope you can say so on Samsung Note 7 threads! Abe there you go again acting like a child. Instead of a mature it intellectual reply to very real facts you just deflect with attacking something else because your favorite brand was in question.

                    Note 7... yeah that sucked. At least it wad ony one model. And it's not like every other brand including Sony hasn't had explosions before.
                    And with that route again.... since it wad only one phone model and with only a couple incidents.. the worst being a hot a car..
                    Let's talk again almost every model from at least z to at least z5 and most everything in between suffering from all of a sudden dying. And the user being left helpless to figure it the severity of the situation without lots of time and stress. And to be left in the dust by customer support.
                    And the issue is only hopefully gone. Not even for sure yet.

                      Anonymous, 14 Mar 2018Of course. You will say anything to degrade Samsung because... moreI hope you can say so on Samsung Note 7 threads!

                        regs, 14 Mar 2018Assured protection is only IP65. IP68 is only in conditions... moreNewbie please learn something before gibberish:
                        -IPX5. Protected against low-pressure water jet spray for at least 3 minutes.
                        -IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water at depths greater than 1 metre. The exact conditions are specified for each device by the manufacturer.
                        https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/dm/waterresistant/
                        Xperia XZ2 has IP65 and IP68 at the same time.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • I8m
                          • 14 Mar 2018

                          3D Memorys, 14 Mar 2018https://youtu.be/1XQil3vD3Mg Lenovo is innocent too. The... moreOf course. You will say anything to degrade Samsung because you are threatened by them. It's clear that preferences aside that the galaxy is more technically advanced device. And it usually is. And this upsets all of you every time.
                          Instead of acting like children about though why not be mature, realistic, and factual? And deal with it like an adult?

                          And if you want to be mad as someone why not be mad at Sony for holding back themselves so much. I am. I want to see a real Sony flagship. It's not fair that people in the company are incompetent to run it and are killing therm and wet get something like xz2 when we could be getting a beast that could be bringing them to the top.

                            Anonymous, 14 Mar 2018how about lenovo? you still love it?https://youtu.be/1XQil3vD3Mg
                            Lenovo is innocent too.
                            The bad one is samsung!

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 14 Mar 2018

                              3D Memorys, 12 Mar 2018Yes I love big bezel WITH dual front firing stereo speakers... morehow about lenovo? you still love it?

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                                • I8m
                                • 14 Mar 2018

                                regs, 14 Mar 2018Assured protection is only IP65. IP68 is only in conditions... more2400 would definitely be a noticeable difference from 2800mah.
                                And they are correct. It would be hard to such a battery capacity in such a phone. Especially if that was a less bezel device, only 127mm tall, and you want it to be 7.2 or .5mm thick.
                                It would need to be 8 or 9mm thick, but honestly that wouldn't be bad.

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                                  • 14 Mar 2018

                                  Anonymous, 13 Mar 2018A phone with this size and 7.5mm would not have even 2400mA... moreAssured protection is only IP65. IP68 is only in conditions and not covered by warranty.

                                  You can fit far more. But even 2400 mAh would be fine. Not a big difference from 2800. But at least it will not be that fat, so will be usable and comfortable in hand.

                                  Didn't say it doesn't have NFC and SD. I said they should be in that hypothetical device expecting here by majority.

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                                    • I8m
                                    • 13 Mar 2018

                                    regs, 13 Mar 2018Sony should immediately pull out XZ2 Compact. We need -... moreAgreed

                                      If I was to get a Sony phone this year, it would be the XZ1. I'd rather deal with 16:9 and bezel to have a headphone jack and stereo speakers. Screw this bezeless bullshit.

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                                        • 13 Mar 2018

                                        regs, 13 Mar 2018Sony should immediately pull out XZ2 Compact. We need -... moreA phone with this size and 7.5mm would not have even 2400mAh.
                                        XZ2c has IP68.
                                        The phone has slot SD card and NFC..

                                        Where did you get idea of all this missing?