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4 things that would've made the Xperia XZ2 a better offer

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Feb 27, 2018, 8:26 AM

4 things that would've made the Xperia XZ2 a better offer

On schedule with its half-year refresh cycle, Sony dropped a brand-new flagship duo at MWC — the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. And this time around, the company shook some things around, adopting more modern trends and saying goodbye to some old habits. The new Xperias have long 18:9 screens, back-mounted fingerprint scanners, and a bunch of new features — some unique, some playing catch-up with the industry.

We'd say the the Xperia XZ2 is the first exciting Sony flagship in a while and it looks to be a pretty solid phone. Some might be disapointed about the removal of a headphone jack, which is a move that few expected from Sony. Others dislike the new look of the phone's back, saying it looks too much like a modern HTC. But, those complaints aside, there are a couple more things we wish we would've seen be done differently on Sony's new flagship.

They may be considered nitpicks, but let's dive in and explore them!

4 things that would've made the Xperia XZ2 better

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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