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Sony's latest flagship release, the Xperia XZ Premium, has excited many smartphone fans around the world. A 4K screen in a 5.5 inch display is a justified cause for excitement and Sony has followed on from the success of the Z5 Premium to add noteworthy upgrades in the XZ Premium, this time with more focus on camera quality. Let us explore the Xperia XZ Premium and its key specifications:
Design, Body and Screen
As expected from a phone with a 4K display, the XZ Premium has a wide enough body and screen size. Its shiny glass design gives it a slick and elegant appearance. Equipped with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 5 plus IP68 certification (conferring its dust / waterproof status up to a depth of 1.5 metres within 30 minutes of immersion). The phone's large bezels on the top and bottom make it appear larger than the Samsung Galaxy S8, though its screen size is actually smaller. However, the bezels do serve a purpose as they enable you to fully enjoy your phone in landscape mode while watching media or playing games without your fingers accidentally covering a portion of your screen.
Sony applied the same technology used in its Bravia TV line to equip the XZ Premium with a beautiful 4K display that boasts high colour accuracy and great detail. Watching 4K content on this phone is an incredible experience as though you are watching from a minuscule movie theatre. Unlike the Z5 Premium where the screen could only be 4K during 4K content playback, the XZ Premium is always in permanent 4K mode whether you switch back to your home screen, use the apps, or browse the Internet. Design-wise, Sony continues to evolve and bring forth more innovative features including headphone-based high-resolution audio. The Xperia XZ Premium has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which may be phased out by Apple and other manufacturers, but clearly still works to Sony's advantage.
Camera Quality
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a 19-megapixel rear camera and 13-megapixel front camera. While 19 megapixels is less than the 21 megapixels of their previous unit, Sony managed to retain photo quality by adding other features that enhance a user's experience of mobile photography. One nice feature that Sony has introduced is the camera button on the side, which functions similar to an actual camera shutter button. If you press halfway, it lets you focus on an image. In terms of speed, exposure, and performance in poor lighting, the XZ Premium is proof of Sony's efforts to improve on these aspects. This phone can produce detailed, vibrant, and accurate photos with an excellent auto mode that quickly adjusts lighting conditions and minimises blurs through laser autofocus.
The camera opens and takes shots in a flash, allowing you to capture important moments on the go. Selfie quality is also better than ever, capable of producing HD quality shots as though they were taken from the rear camera. As Sony has shifted the focus on photography and video recording, the XZ Premium can record in 4K with the option to capture videos in slow mo at 960 frames per second. Users get to enjoy 960fps of smooth snippets. This mobile phone is great for vlogging and creative video edits.
Performance, Processor and Memory
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has the latest Snapdragon 835 Chipset with Octa-core CPU and performs fast. Already climbing high in benchmarks results, performing demanding tasks such as sending large files or streaming lengthy videos will not be a hindrance to this phone's overall performance. Besides a fast processor, XZ Premium comes with a 64GB internal memory and 4GB RAM, which means you can run several apps simultaneously with little to no lag. Combined with an upgraded Android Nougat operating system and a high refresh rate, it is easy to get the job done using this unit.
Battery Life
The large 3230mAh battery ensures an impressive battery life. Although a 4K screen tends to drain battery life, early reports have shown the XZ Premium has the ability to last a day under moderate usage. If you encounter tricky situations where you need to extend the battery life, switch to stamina and ultra stamina modes. Both modes will allow you to use your phone for a little while longer. Recharging is not an issue as well. Sony supports Quick Charge 3.0, which charges your phone much faster than a standard charger.
BUY THE SONY XPERIA XZ PREMIUM
The release of the XZ Premium has marked a new milestone for Sony. Most of the Android phone manufacturers have played their cards in the last few years, and Sony is set to carve its own path with the Xperia series. With performance and battery life that gives other brands a run for their money, Sony has continued on their journey to perfect their 4K screen and their cameras, with the XZ Premium a notable upgrade compared to past phones. If you are interested in purchasing the XZ Premium or any latest flagship release from Sony, feel free to explore Mobileciti's online tech store now! We have the lowest price delivered anywhere in Australia with guaranteed Australian stock and warranty.