![]() We did enjoy the way music sounds on these speakers but they are not as loud as we would have liked. Sony claims the new speakers are 41% louder than the Xperia XZ's and well balanced unlike the hybrid solutions found on the iPhone 7, Huawei P10 Plus and the likes. The second speaker of the stereo speaker setup is below the screen. ![]() At the far left you can also spot the tiny status LED. Above the impressive 4K display is the first speaker/earpiece, flanked by the selfie camera and a couple of sensors. Now that we are done with all "Mirror, Mirror" questions, we can approach the Xperia XZ Premium from a more practical angle. The 3,230mAh cell is less than what the Z5 Premium had, but we have our fingers crossed for the new Snapdragon 835 to make up for that. What we would have appreciated though is a slightly bigger battery. Sure, the all-glossy surface is a fingerprint nightmare, but for what it lacks in practicality, the Xperia XZ Premium more than makes up for in looks. The phone feels so sturdy as if it's cut out from a single block of aluminum and it feels great in hand. While the Xperia XZ Premium has gained some weight, we don't mind the extra 30g. These distractions are not as prominent on the Pink and Black paintjobs, it is only the Chrome one that's like that. The mirrored front in the XZ Premium reflects all your surroundings, which can be quite distracting when you use the phone as it pulls attention away from the screen. Xperia XZ Premium (right)Įven more questionable is Sony's choice to gloss the front bezels of the Luminous Chrome model - the Z5 Premium had the decency to keep the front all-black. Even the old Z5 Premium was smaller in all directions, lighter and yet with a bigger battery. Its top and bottom bezels are of iPhone Plus proportions, the sides - similarly ample. Overall, what the LG G6 and Galaxy S8 shed in bezels, the Sony gained. Sony Xperia XZ Premium in Luminous Chrome There are no caps on any of the ports but the SIM slot. The phone is dust-and waterproof (IP68), and has stereo speakers - signature features of the Xperia flagships. With the XZ Premium, Sony once again delivered on the Xperia flagship legacy. The surface of the facets is double anodized, which makes the finish more durable, and contributes to some light-bending effects. They are flat and diamond-cut along the edge to form a reflecting facet. ![]() The top and bottom sides of the chassis are made entirely of metal. Made of plastic, the sides are also better at absorbing shock, which is more practical than premium but we don't mind at all. Sony successfully matched the sides to the front and rear and it's near impossible to spot a gap on the Deepsea Black model. They almost seamlessly transition into the curved polycarbonate sides but it's by no means glass all around. The front and rear are made of flat pieces of Gorilla Glass 5, one of the sturdiest solutions in the market, but they don't wrap around the phone. The Loop Surface design has been polished to perfection this year and the sharp (literally!) contrast of the smooth surface and the metal edges on the top and bottom makes for a great feeling in the hand.ĭon't let the Loop Surface name fool you, though. We spent plenty of time with the phone and the experience has been a pleasure - both handling it and simply looking at it. Are they the space around one of the best screens in business or the worst eyesore for a flagship? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but we do think the Xperia XZ Premium's one of the best-looking phones around. But honestly, the first impression people always get is not 'heavy' but 'solid'.īack to them bezels. The Xperia XZ Premium weighs the hefty 195g, 35g heavier than the Xperia XZs. 5.2" to show for that, but there's also more bezel for an overall lower screen-to-body ratio. The phone has a slightly bigger screen at 5.46" vs. ![]() The Sony Xperia XZ Premium measures 156 x 77 x 7.9mm, which is 10mm taller and 5mm wider than the Xperia XZs. Sony Xperia XZ Premium retail box is far from premium Sony Xperia XZ Premium 360-deree spin ![]() Sony's retail bundles do vary by market and even between carriers in the same country, so ask what you're getting before you buy. Inside, we found just a charger (a plain 5V/1.5A one, at that), and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Our Xperia XZ Premium review unit arrived in a plain white cardboard box typical of the Xperia Xs. ![]()
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