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Sony Xperia XZ: all the new features

Sony Xperia XZ: all the new features

Posted: 01 Sep 2016, 07:59 , posted by Daniel P.

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Tags : Android -Android + Sony -Sony + Processors -Processors + Camera -Camera + Display -Display + IFA2016 -IFA2016 +

There is no shortage of novelties with the new Sony Xperia XZ when compared not only to the now-defunct Z portfolio, but also to its direct predecessor, the Xperia X Performance.

While both sport Snapdragon 820, 3 GB RAM and 23 MP cameras, the similarities end under the hood, and the Xperia XZ is quite a standout beast in Sony's Android universe.

What new and exciting options does it bring to the table? Check out all of those that are fit to print in the slideshow below.

Sony Xperia XZ - all the new features

Design refresh with ALKALEIDO alloy

New hue

USB-C

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Predictive Hybrid AF for the day, Laser AF for the night

First phone with 5-axis digital image stabilization

Enhanced mic duo with stereo sound recording

Sony Xperia XZ - all the new features

Instead of glass or glorified plastic with metallic finish, the back of Xperia XZ is made from high purity ALKALEIDO metal, "adding depth, shine and brightness to the finish." It feels smooth and well-engineered, and is not necessarily as cold and rough as the metal on most phones out there, but rather has a slightly warmer, glossier aspect to it. For what it's worth, this new exterior — which also happens to be IP68 rated — feels different and new.

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posted on 01 Sep 2016, 08:15 2

1. dubaiboy78 (Posts: 363; Member since: 19 Sep 2014)

DOA! Poor Sony! I've once loved you...

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 08:15

2. ryq24 (Posts: 829; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)

even Sony's ads is boring.

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 09:12 4

3. Djz89 (Posts: 396; Member since: 25 Aug 2014)

I like it!

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 09:20 1

4. FlySheikh (Posts: 440; Member since: 02 Oct 2015)

All the specs mentioned are impressive.. My only issue will be pricing

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 09:34 3

5. youssef44 (Posts: 488; Member since: 29 Apr 2014)

I think the best feature is Qnovo adaptive charging ! I hope all companies give more attention to battery

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 10:39 2

6. NEWMAN1980 (Posts: 11; Member since: 01 Sep 2016)

Good specs and nice design, I have Xperia X.... it is a very nice smartphone ....I think I will get the Sony XZ .

Most important step that let me move from Samsung to Sony is leaving glass and using aluminum.

I think the only worthy OEMs in Android world is Sony & HTC

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 19:44

10. willywanta (Posts: 476; Member since: 04 Jun 2014)

Then why HTC's and Sony's sale are way lower than Samsung's?

posted on 02 Sep 2016, 06:26

12. NEWMAN1980 (Posts: 11; Member since: 01 Sep 2016)

Samsung was one of the first players in Android world & people get used to use a Samsung ........ my first Android Smartphone was Samsung "Galaxy Mini".

like the old Nokia story ..... it is not easy to change how ppl think about something .... the story now in many countries is iPhone vs Samsung ....but I think that going to change soon.

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 10:53

7. isprobi (Posts: 775; Member since: 30 May 2011)

Finally something worth replacing my Sony Z5 Premium. My only real complaints with the Z5 Premium are camera stability and video recording quality. Sony seems to have addressed both. I am not sure about USB-c though. I know it supposedly has better transfer speed but since my relatively new 4K laptop does not have USB-C will I even get it. If only XZ had 5.5 inch or larger screen it would be a lock.

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 15:29

8. marorun (Posts: 5029; Member since: 30 Mar 2015)

Well good news for you.

If your laptop as USB 3.0 port you will be able to use the speed increase given by USB Type C.

posted on 01 Sep 2016, 18:09

9. ameran (Posts: 344; Member since: 04 Dec 2013)

I wish they would get some ground to create some competition. Sony was once the most advanced gadget manufacturer.