![]() ![]() However, it is understandable in some segments of the markets that the pricing structure pushes OEMs to opt for 1080p instead of high PPI 2K or more displays. The important thing here is that the display seem to be slightly underpowered in regards to the camera’s capability (more on that in the next chapter). The screen is there to support the rest of the phone, and most people should be content with it. It look quite good, and gets the job done, but there’s nothing specific to rave about. The display of the Sony XPERIA XZs is an LCD 1080p. IP68 phones can be immersed under 3 meters of water, which means that it would survive a trip to the bottom of a pool. IP65 means that it can resist water sprays (rain, typically) but should NOT be immersed in water. ![]() There is a considerable difference between the two. Sony says that the IP rating could be IP65 or IP68, probably depending on the region. Water resistance (IP65/IP68)Īs Sony was a pioneer in building water-resistant Android phones, it’s not surprising to learn that the Xperia XZs is water-tight too. At the bottom, you will find a USB Type-C connector although we’ll have to confirm if it is rated for USB 3.1 speeds (5 Gbps). I’m a bit thorned on this one, and I hope that Sony will eventually use an under-the-glass sensor in the future so that we could have the best of both worlds.Īll the controls are on the right side of the phone (Power, Volume and Camera shutter), while the left side has the SIM tray (or dual-SIM depending on your region). On one hand, the lack of fingerprint sensor makes the phone look a bit better to some people, but on the other hand, that sensor can conveniently replace a long password, which is good for security purposes. ![]() There is no Home button or fingerprint sensor for the matter. The black version of the phone looks like it is a seamless surface, although the colored ones show the screen area in a more obvious way. The front of the phone is minimalist and I really like that. Sony did not elaborate much about it but that would be where the infra-red sensor go for color-metering etc… we’ll have to dig into the specs a little more to find out because the information was a little scarce at the moment. Just below the camera ring, there’s a vertical area that houses the flash and various sensors that are camera-related. The ring itself is larger than what would be required, but this is a design statement to put the emphasis on how powerful the camera is supposed to be, a design-language to say “this is a great camera phone”. In the back, the large camera ring is prominent. These non-metal areas are required to let the antenna broadcast and receive radio-waves which are the foundation of any phone. The non-metallic parts have a matching color, and although you can see the separation, it doesn’t bother the eyes as much as antenna slits on other well-known phones. The metal finish comes in three colors (black, blue and gold) and looks nice and clean. At the same time, Sony has slightly rounded edges, which makes the handset feel soft to the hand. Industrial Design (Good) The XPERIA XZs continues to carry Sony’s iconic XPERIA design language, with a rectangular shape, with pronounced corners. ![]() As the “s” name indicates, this is a slight upgrade, which is the new camera sensor and Android 7.0 (vs Android 6.x previously). The Sony XPERIA XZs isn’t very different from the current XPERIA XZ, which has similar body proportions, weight, display and positioning. Pros: impressive new main camera, relatively compact body, simple and light designĬons: 1080p display doesn’t show the full photo gloryīottom-line: provided that pricing is right, this handset should be a relatively affordable handset for people who want a premium photo experience. ![]()
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