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-742635
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  • 06 Mar 2018

Next update face look add
Fount change adding

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    • Anonymous
    • I8m
    • 06 Mar 2018

    Anonymous, 06 Mar 2018You mean like Sony and every single ornery phone out there ... more*recording and playing hd video*

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      • Anonymous
      • I8m
      • 06 Mar 2018

      AnonD-529536, 06 Mar 2018It's some kind of joke all the features are available in S9... moreYou mean like Sony and every single ornery phone out there copying Samsung by using phase detection, revising and playing hd video, or having a camera on a phone?

      You've officially been debunked and schooled.
      So next time if you feel the need to reply try and make sure you actually have a legit reason or point. Not just whining for your favorite brand. Or get schooled again. Up to you.

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        • AnonD-529536
        • Dk3
        • 06 Mar 2018

        Anonymous, 06 Mar 2018Can't see why you always lie and make up random things. Peo... moreIt's some kind of joke all the features are available in S9 has introduced by SONY have a look, worlds first 4K phone, 1st 4K hdr phone 1st motion camera AR effect without AI chip and samsung is using AR emoji that is introduce by sony in xz premium and what samsung has gives you a stupid display that fade colour after 6 month means no camera quality and no display experience an exinoys processer that lacks the technology too much expect us why Samsung is bot giving Snapdragon processor 845 the processer support 5G then why make fool entire the world.

        Samsung don't have any technology is mobile industry it is just copy cat's 🐈

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          • Anonymous
          • I8m
          • 06 Mar 2018

          3D Memorys, 05 Mar 2018The XZ2 less bezel and with 6mm side frame which is hardly ... moreThere is absolutely not even the slightest lacking for space for the headset jack or battery. But the gimped both. And you can still use wireless even if the jack is there. Try using logic.

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            • Anonymous
            • I8m
            • 06 Mar 2018

            Tann Hauser, 05 Mar 2018Cant see any reason anyone would get S9 over this also. No... moreCan't see why you always lie and make up random things. People might get the s9 over this because it's technically a better overall phone from an objective point.
            Camera, display, features, headphones, design, existing customer service, even stereo speakers finally, etc.. all reasons someone might have a liking it preference.

            -No hdr video? Just because it doesn't do 4k hdr doesn't mean it doesn't do hdr. And hdr or not doesn't describe camera quality. Which is generally overall better on Samsung except pure resolution. Deny it all you want, but review after review and personal experience makes it clearly factual. But you will still deny it and make up some random crap.
            -No hdr upscaling? It has superior hdr on a superior display. Which is one of the reasons people buy it.
            -More pricey? You mean a device that costs more in hardware, software, r&d, marketing, and accessories costs more????!!! YOU DONT SAY!!!!
            -And what's so innovative on Sony? And sony get your undies all in a twist. What's really so innovative on any of these devices. We are at a point where most things are just refinements. Super slow mo?? Just enhancing slow mo. 3d tech? Not new. Variable aperture? Not first on a Samsung or smartphone. Though on both ends is somewhat innovative they way they work on these features.

            -ok? Again superior display and hdr on s9. Hdr upscale on a 1080p lcd on supposed higher end 2018 device.
            -Yes 10bit 4K HDR is nice. But would be better if they improved their aperture and incorporated ois. You talk about nothing being worthy or better in s9 compared to xz2...Samsung is using a variable F1.5 aperture for crying out loud. While sony was rumored to be getting F1.8 finally...finally four years late..But didn't even do that. It's still F2.0. And still no OIS. That's archaic. Their camera would improve drastically if they combined our with their eis and finally improved aperture. Again f1.5 variable vs still using f2.0 fixed.
            -Ok? They all have a good isp. Others have their dedicated this or that. And it doesn't make it take best or even second to best photos. And it's not lack for of potential. I know the powers Sony holds and sadly suppressed.
            -DVS. Kind of cool.
            -Battery bigger?? The device is significantly larger and the battery is only 180mah bigger. It's even bigger than their flagship from 4 years ago that still had practically the same battery size in a 7.2mm thin and smaller package.
            -Again. It better cost less. Everything in it costs less. Hardware, software, r&d, materials, marketing, accessories, customer service, etc. If it cost anywhere near the same it would be shameless over charging.

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              • Anonymous
              • I8m
              • 06 Mar 2018

              Tann Hauser, 05 Mar 2018Yup, reviewers around the world are applausing its design a... more The same way people do iPhones? What's your point?

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                • Anonymous
                • I8m
                • 06 Mar 2018

                AnonD-742566, 05 Mar 2018Nobody buys a phone because it lacks a headphone jack. Man... moreThe worse part is people actually defending it... like are even capable of using your brain??? Like fine...You think you don't need it...until you run into a situation where you need it...But where does that make it a good thing for them to take it away??? You're not getting a bigger battery, extra feature, better audio, or cheaper device. It's literally just to rip us off and screw you over when you need it and it's not there...
                And people defend it!! I mean clearly though we knew people were like this already. Apple is still leading the market with these types of stradegies...And being praised and defended for it.

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                  • AnonD-742566
                  • Ir9
                  • 05 Mar 2018

                  Nobody buys a phone because it lacks a headphone jack. Many people will NOT buy a phone that lacks one. It makes absolutely no sense for all these companies to omit headphone jacks on their phones. They can't charge 3rd parties for the use of proprietary connectors like apple can. The pointlessness of this is the most infuriating part since they obviously weren't hurting for space if they could fit a feature as stupid as their new haptic transducer.

                  I was a long-time fan of Sony's phones but I believe I'm done buying them.

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                    • AnonD-454153
                    • 0m@
                    • 05 Mar 2018

                    looks good but camera is on another level what i saw ,pic are great ,video is good ,hard to take at 1080p 960fps but one of the best phones on market

                      3D Memorys, 05 Mar 2018The XZ2 less bezel and with 6mm side frame which is hardly ... moreYou ve just explained to me why there is no room for the jack on borders of this design.
                      Well, they should ve made room for the jack. with a single mm more for tze jack, it would be a much better design for my taste, and wallet.
                      But as it is, my taste and wallet just disagree with those 6 mm.

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                        • AnonD-731491
                        • d%U
                        • 05 Mar 2018

                        Tann Hauser, 05 Mar 2018Cant see any reason anyone would get S9 over this also. No... moreDisplay 2020

                          Tann Hauser, 05 Mar 2018I am not half way anything. Headphone jack ommitance IS a... moreThe XZ2 less bezel and with 6mm side frame which is hardly arranging the 3.5mm jack and it will look weird meaning untidy (remember the camera power button, volume rocker, and shutter buttons all mounted at it left frame is a tidy design) if the side frame protruding the 3.5mm jack when holding the phone in landscape mode must feel the protruding jackhole. For massive entertainment, a wireless headphone also improve the holding in landscape mode because of no more wire and get better freedom. Furthermore, let 's looking forward be positive "What is the future tech adopted by Sony?" Wireless Charging Qi with Qnovo charging technology and Wireless/NFC headphone with LDAC technology and etc...It also a product differentiation compared to XZ Premium & XZ1.

                            Anonymous, 05 Mar 2018Yup. Terrible design choice and excessive and dramatic wast... moreYup, reviewers around the world are applausing its design and tech inmovation all right. Every single one.
                            How do you feel about that fact?

                              Anonymous, 05 Mar 2018Can't see any reason someone would buy this over the s9.Cant see any reason anyone would get S9 over this also.
                              No hdr video, no hdr upscaling, more pricey...
                              Only thing innovative on S9 is...dual aperture,...and animojis?

                              XZ2 has X reality first HDR upscale, first 10bit HDR 4K video, dedicated Bionz ISP, DVS, front 3Dscanner, along with bigger qnovo protected battery...all for even less price.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • I8m
                                • 05 Mar 2018

                                Tann Hauser, 05 Mar 2018I am not half way anything. Headphone jack ommitance IS a... moreYup. Terrible design choice and excessive and dramatic waste of space with underwhelming battery capacity to size ratio.
                                Let's have a round of applause for such outstanding innovation.

                                  Anonymous, 04 Mar 2018Yup. Blame Sony's poor decision on others. At least you are... moreI am not half way anything.
                                  Headphone jack ommitance IS a mistake.
                                  Everything else here is a smart design move by Sony, no matter if I dont like unpracticality of curved back, 18:9 ratio, or back fp scanner...those are just my preferences to avoid, not dealbrakers.
                                  And seems most phone buyers dont care for practical, but fashionable, else Xperias would have more sales prior, with previous design.
                                  And Sony needs more sales, simple as that...
                                  Will the mistake of jack less slap them with reality, is yet to be seen.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 8vX
                                    • 05 Mar 2018

                                    Can't see any reason someone would buy this over the s9.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • I8m
                                      • 04 Mar 2018

                                      Tann Hauser, 04 Mar 2018Let me repeat that. Hipsters like soaps. Didnt like monoli... moreYup. Blame Sony's poor decision on others. At least you are half way there in being able to admit how much a mistake it is

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • JxJ
                                        • 04 Mar 2018

                                        Is there a fast charger?