Sony Xperia XZ2
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Codename | Akari |
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Brand | Sony |
Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
Slogan | "Made to touch your senses" |
Series | Sony Xperia |
Model | H8216, H8296 |
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First released | 5 April 2018 |
Predecessor | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
Successor | Sony Xperia XZ3 |
Related |
Sony Xperia XZ Sony Xperia Z5 |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions |
153 mm (6.0 in) H 72 mm (2.8 in) W 11.1 mm (0.44 in) D |
Weight | 198 g (7.0 oz) |
Operating system | Android 8.0 "Oreo" |
System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
GPU | Adreno 630 |
Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM |
Storage | GB 64 |
Removable storage | microSD, expandable up to GB 400 |
Battery | Non-removable mAh 3180 |
Data inputs |
Sensors:
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Display | 5.7 in (140 mm) 1080p IPS LCD, ~424 pixel density, Gorilla Glass 5 |
Rear camera | 19 MP (f/2.0, 25mm, 1/2.3", 1.22 µm), gyro EIS, predictive phase detection and laser AF, LED flash, 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30, 60fps or 960fps slo-mo |
Front camera | 5 MP (f/2.2, 1/5"), gyro EIS, 1080p |
Sound | Stereo speakers |
Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC, location (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou) |
Website | Official Website |
References | [1][2] |
The Sony Xperia XZ2 is an Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by Sony. Part of the Xperia X series, the device was announced to the public along with the Xperia XZ2 Compact at a press conference held at the annual 2018 Mobile World Congress event on February 26, 2018.[3] It features Qi Wireless Charging, Dynamic Vibration System, 4K HDR Video Recording and has no 3.5mm Headphone Jack.[4]
Hardware
Design and Build
The Xperia XZ2 comes with the new "Ambient Flow" design. It consists of a metal side frame, metal top and bottom edges that together make up the chassis of the phone, and scratch-resistant front and back glass panels made of Corning's Gorilla Glass 5. The most defining change in the Xperia XZ2, as well as the Xperia XZ2 Premium and XZ2 Compact, is the placement of the camera on the back. It is now placed on the center, as opposed to being placed on the top left side like on the previous Xperia smartphones. The NFC antenna is on the top of camera. The front of the phone consists of dual front-firing stereo speakers, one on the top bezel and the other on the bottom bezel, along with a 5 MP front camera, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and notification LED.
The Xperia XZ2's dimensions are 153 mm (6.0 in) in height, with a width of 72 mm (2.8 in) and a depth of 11.1 mm (0.44 in) and weighs approximately 198 g (7.0 oz).
Display and Performance
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, built on 10 nm process technology with 8 custom Kryo 385 processors (4x 2.7 GHz and 4x 1.7 GHz), 4/6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and uses the Adreno 630 for graphics rendering. The device also has an internal storage of 64 GB and comes in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions, with both featuring LTE Cat. 16 with 3x carrier aggregation, a 4x4 MIMO antenna design and a total of 8 antennas. It also has microSD card expansion of up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Camera
Sony debuted in the Xperia XZs and the XZ Premium the world's first three-layer stacked image sensor with DRAM for smartphones.[5] Known as the Sony IMX400, the sensor features a RAM chip sandwiched in between the sensor and control circuitry layers which serves as a large and fast buffer to where the sensor can temporarily offload a significant amount of captured data before transferring it to the phone's internal memory for processing. This enables the camera to record super slow-motion videos at 960 fps, at a steady 720p resolution. Recording at super slow motion is limited to 0.18 seconds per buffer though, due to limitations.
The Xperia XZ2 borrows the Motion Eye Camera from the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ1. It comprises a 19 MP 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile sensor with a 1.22 μm pixel pitch, f/2.0 aperture and 25 mm wide G Lens. It also features 4K HDR video recording, a world's first for Sony, which supports SteadyShot video stabilization alongside the standard 1080p/30 fps, a high-speed 1080p/60 fps and a 120 fps recording in 720p options. The front selfie camera has a 5-megapixel sensor (1/5") with 23 mm, f/2.2 lens, a 90-degree wide angle lens and SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization).
The Xperia XZ2 has the Triple Image Sensing technology that started with the Xperia XZ as standard. It is composed of the image sensing (CMOS sensor with PDAF), distance sensing (Laser AF sensor) and color sensing (RGBC-IR sensor) systems, featuring a hybrid autofocus that utilizes Phase Detection (PDAF) to lock focus on a subject within 0.03 seconds, and also includes phase and contrast detection along with predictive motion tracking. It also has a laser autofocus sensor for fast tracking and locking focus on a subject, as well as an RGBC-IR (RedGreenBlueClear-InfraRed) color sensor that assists the white balance function of the camera by providing additional data about the light conditions of the surrounding environment. It also has SteadyShot with Intelligent Auto in addition to the five-axis sensor-shift image stabilization first seen in the Xperia XZ. The Motion Eye Camera in the Xperia XZ2 also has Predictive Capture. When it detects fast-paced movement, the camera automatically captures a maximum of four photos before the shutter button is pressed, and lets the user select the best one afterwards. This is done without any user intervention and is possible due to the same built-in RAM chip on the image sensor used in capturing the 960 fps super slow-motion videos.
The Xperia XZ2 is also capable of capturing 3D objects without the need of a dual-camera setup, a feature that was first implemented into the Xperia XZ1. It utilizes the IMX400's built-in DRAM to offload captured data before being combined and built up in the proprietary 3D Creator application, creating a near-perfect rendition of the subject, [6] be it a face of a person, a whole head or any object the user may wish to capture. The user is then given the option to use the rendered 3D image on the included animated figures for a more creative approach or have it 3D-printed by Sony's approved 3D printing companies, all within the app itself.
Battery
The Xperia XZ2 is powered by a non-removable 3180 mAh battery. Charging and data transfer is handled by a USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 and Qi Wireless Charging. It also has Qualcomm's QuickCharge 3.0 and Qnovo adaptive charging technology built-in. This allows the device to monitor the cell's electrochemical processes in real time and adjust charging parameters accordingly to minimize cell damage and extend the battery unit's lifespan. It also comes with Battery Care, a Sony proprietary feature, that controls the charging process of the phone by learning and recognizing the user's charging patterns, preventing the phone from damaging the battery's cells from excessive heat due to overcharging. For example, when charging overnight, Battery Care stops the initial charge to 90 percent and then continue charging until full where it left off the next day.
Audio and Connectivity
The Xperia XZ2 has no standard 3.5 mm audio jack but it has LDAC, an audio coding technology developed by Sony[7], that enables the transmission of 24bit/96khz High-Resolution (Hi-Res) audio content over Bluetooth at up to 990 kbit/s, three times faster than conventional audio streaming codecs, to compatible audio devices. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 5 with aptX and Low Energy, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac with 2x2 MIMO antennas, Wi-Fi Direct, MirrorLink, screen casting via Miracast, Google Cast, DLNA, GPS (with A-GPS), GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo satellite positioning. The Xperia XZ2 has no FM radio.
Software
The Sony Xperia XZ2 launched with the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, along with Smart Stamina battery saving modes and Sony's proprietary multimedia apps.[8] It is confirmed that the Xperia XZ2 is scheduled to get Android Pie by November[9]
Technology
Sony Xperia XZ2 H8266
GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS HSPA+: 800 (Band VI), 800 (Band XIX), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66.
Sony Xperia XZ2 H8296
GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS HSPA+: 800 (Band VI), 800 (Band XIX), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66.
(The above information was provided by Sony Xperia Support Australia via email)
References
- ↑ "Product Specifications". sonymobile.com. Sony Mobile Communications Inc. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ↑ https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz2-9081
- ↑ Marie Black (26 February 2018). "Sony Xperia XZ2 Confirmed: Release Date, Price & Specifications". techadvisor.co.uk. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ↑ https://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-xz2/#gref
- ↑ "Sony Develops the Industry's First 3-Layer Stacked CMOS Image Sensor with DRAM for Smartphones". Sony Global. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ↑ "Sony's new triple-layer CMOS image sensor includes DRAM". XperiaBlog.
- ↑ "Sony Global - LDAC™: High quality wireless listening". Sony Global. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ↑ https://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz2-review-1735p4.php
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/news/android-p-is-coming-to-sony-xperia-xz2-xa2-xz1-xz-premium/
Further reading
- Weiss, Todd R. (12 April 2018). "Sony to Start Taking Preorders for Xperia XZ2 Smartphones". Mobile. eWeek. Retrieved 2018-04-14.