Sony Xperia XZ Premium

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The Sony Xperia XZ Premium was launched in February 2017. The smartphone comes with a 5,5 inch screen with a resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels.

Processor

This Sony is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 64-bit chip with a 2,45 GHz Octa-Core processor. This chipset has a octa-core processor with 4096 MB RAM. With a thickness of 7.9 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone weighs 161 grams.

IP68

An IP68 rating means that a phone is dust tight and can be submerged in water for extended periods of time without damage. This rating is determined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which is an independent organization that sets standards for electrical and electronic technologies. The "6" in the IP68 rating indicates that the phone is completely dust tight, while the "8" indicates that it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters without any damage.

Camera

The Xperia XZ Premium has a 19 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 13 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

• This phone has since been updated to version 9.0
• 19 megapixel camera
• 64-bit octa-core processor
• Fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking
• Not too thick with 7.9 millimeters
• (Relatively) new operating system: Android 7.0 (Nougat) with update to 9.0
• HSDPA, LTE-A support for super fast internet
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and / or Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) support (depending on the provider)
• A nice amount of RAM (4GB)
• IP68 certification
• Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely
• With a 3230 mAh battery you are not likely to run out of power

Negatives

Call & data functions

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fastest LTE-A network. The speed of LTE-A is perfect for watching video on the go via your mobile network, where the speed is often even higher than the WiFi connection at home. Choose a large data package with this device. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Memory and connection options

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has 4096 MB of RAM (4 GB) and 64 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 256 GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

With a storage of 64 GB you can go a bit ahead. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the large 5,5 inch touchscreen.The Sony Xperia XZ Premium can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. With 801 pixels per inch, the HD screen is more than natural. This screen has more pixels than you can distinguish! So even within a distance of 30 cm the pixels cannot be clearly distinguished.

Operating system

Android 7.0 (Nougat). The major changes compared to the previous version are

• Support for VR with Google Daydream
• Multi-window support
• Respond immediately to messages without leaving your open application
• New quick settings menu
• Bundled notifications
• Improved standby time
• Better performance