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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  • AnonD-3689
  • w42
  • 26 Feb 2018

Feedback for Sony :

After seeing these two Phones :
Front view is excellent - great looks with 18:9 Display and stereo speakers.

The back panel does not match the design of front panel - the compact has litter better finish and camera positioning

You removed 3.5 MM Jack.. common are you serious?




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    • Anonymous
    • LQX
    • 26 Feb 2018

    Maame Raggae, 26 Feb 2018If the XZ2 can't take bokeh photos then it's nothing trendy... moreYou should not expect bokeh from 25mm lens.
    It is too wide.

    Phones with telephoto use 52mm.

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      • Anonymous
      • XNk
      • 26 Feb 2018

      Anonymous, 26 Feb 2018Lg g6+htc u11=xperia xz2You mean their thickness combined = XZ2's thickness?

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        • Vic
        • nqj
        • 26 Feb 2018

        Looking at these phones I can say only one word - DISASTER. Disaster for company and its fans.

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        • Anonymous
        • 6p$
        • 26 Feb 2018

        AnonD-243573, 26 Feb 2018Yes, it can be explained: dual speakers with deeper bass ta... moreThe speakers are indead very small, even smaller than competitors. You'll see when someone post a tear down video

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          • Anonymous
          • 6p$
          • 26 Feb 2018

          11.1 mm thickness. What a joke lol. Htc sensation xl sold at 2011 is slimmer at 9.9mm.

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            • Nokia super fan
            • KSE
            • 26 Feb 2018

            Anonymous, 26 Feb 2018XZ2 Pros: *Display- only LCD again? Meh *Chipset- same as... moreAt least there is pros.

            1. 960fps slow-mo

            2. Fast up to date Android

            3. Cheaper and better alternative idea.


            So don't take it for granted seriously.

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              • Anonymous
              • s7h
              • 26 Feb 2018

              No headphone jack, no go for me.

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                • Gan
                • rJW
                • 26 Feb 2018

                Disappointed.. No 3.5 mm jack, heavy, worst front camera with average main camera without OIS, design is just ok with some curves like some Chinese phones, average battery life, mad aspect ratio for display, i am sure heating issue will be there, they failed in very thing. I think SONY has come to terms to end itself very fast. Every good things have to end.

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                If the XZ2 can't take bokeh photos then it's nothing trendy, not much impressed by the spec sheet. I wish they were a little more slimmer and higher screen to body

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 6p$
                  • 26 Feb 2018

                  Anonymous, 26 Feb 2018XZ2 Pros: *Display *Chipset *Unique speakers *Wireless ... moreXZ2 Pros:
                  *Display- only LCD again? Meh
                  *Chipset- same as other flagships
                  *Unique speakers- same as others
                  *Wireless charging- same as others

                  Dude, there is no pros of XZ2

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                  • AnonD-243573
                  • gGj
                  • 26 Feb 2018

                  I generally don't buy flagship phones. But if I would I would go for the old LG G6, no doubt here.

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                    • AnonD-243573
                    • gGj
                    • 26 Feb 2018

                    AnonD-243573, 26 Feb 2018Yes, it can be explained: dual speakers with deeper bass ta... moreI think that phones with OLED panels are generally slimmer than the ones with LCD. Even galaxy S9 is thicker than S8.

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                      • AnonD-44232
                      • 2UQ
                      • 26 Feb 2018

                      I was struggling between Samsung and Sony on choosing my next mobile. I am definitely a supporter for Sony, but, looking at the new flagships with tiny upgrades. I am not sure whether I can be so determined to pay for it.
                      The only hope for me is alleged "XZ2 Pro"?? Please Sony give me something new to stick with you.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 6p$
                        • 26 Feb 2018

                        Lg g6+htc u11=xperia xz2

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                          • zahor
                          • X{{
                          • 26 Feb 2018

                          hahahahaaa The compact is a joke.

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                            • AnonD-243573
                            • gGj
                            • 26 Feb 2018

                            OverbOOst, 26 Feb 2018Can anyone explain why these things are so thick and heavy?... moreYes, it can be explained: dual speakers with deeper bass take much space, a camera modul (other option is for camera to stick out like on other phones), a decent battery, a thermal cooling for the processor, a sturdy design, and so on...

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                              • Anonymous
                              • JKK
                              • 26 Feb 2018

                              Buying

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                                • AnonD-399950
                                • KAy
                                • 26 Feb 2018

                                Why doesn't they use edge to edge displays ( just like in XA series ) in XZ2 / XZ2 Compact ?

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                                • OverbOOst
                                • SH{
                                • 26 Feb 2018

                                Can anyone explain why these things are so thick and heavy? It still has bezels like my old Z5c just A slightly taller screen which is useless anyway... Major dissapointment :(

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