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Sony To offer Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact smartphones with larger screens

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2018 09:11 AM | source: | 14 comment(s)
Sony To offer Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact smartphones with larger screens

Over at the Mobile World Congress, Sony mader an announcement or two as well. They announced the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. The phones offer a larger screen and thinner edges compared to their previous models. 

The XZ2 will be the new top model from Sony. This smartphone will get a  5.7 inch IPS screen fitted, with an aspect ratio of 18x9. Its predecessor, the Sony XZ, had a 5.2-inch display. The edges of the device at the top and bottom also have become thinner. The XZ received an improved camera capable of 4K HDR recording. Much like Samsung now has with the new S9, this mode gets super slow motion, with recordings of up to 960 images per second (in full HD). The XZ2 will be fitted with a Snapdragon 845 processor. This model will be available in three colors: silver, black and green starting at March 16th at a price of 799 euros.

As mentioned, the XZ2 Compact was also announced. The phone has a 5-inch screen. The device also has the same 18x9  aspect ratio, processor and camera capabilities as the XZ2. XZ2 Compact will be available in white, black and green and will cost 599 euros. Both smartphones, by the way, will get Android 8.0 Oreo.

Sony also announced new wireless earplugs. The Xperia Ear Duo lets people listen to music while the environment remains audible. They also register time, location and activity. The last four hours on a full load and are then recharged in a box. They will appear in white and black worldwide next month.



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#5523100 Posted on: 02/26/2018 09:29 AM
If i remember correctly, the xperia z3 from like 4 years ago actually recorded in 4k. though not HDR and after 5 to ten minutes,, the phone would overheat and the feature would get disabled.

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#5523101 Posted on: 02/26/2018 09:32 AM
It looks absolutely terrible. They completely ruined Sony's design for the whole world just for one country with it's dumb patent laws, USA. Looks like a crappy mid range phone now. Sticking to my z5 premium until this gets sorted out. Just look at that ugly curved back and weird fingerprint sensor placement. My z5 premium has the fingerprint sensor on the side power button where it belongs. Because of some patent preventing them from putting it there in the US, they are switching it to the back thinking that will improve sales in the US. Americans only care about Samsung and iPhone so good luck with that Sony.

If i remember correctly, the xperia z3 from like 4 years ago actually recorded in 4k. though not HDR and after 5 to ten minutes,, the phone would overheat and the feature would get disabled.

You are correct. I still have my old z3. I don't think it even lasted 5 minutes sometimes. That has since been improved with the z5 and z5 premium and continued to improve on the xz series. Not only does the z5 premium have the ability to record 4k, it also has the worlds first 4k compatible smartphone screen. That's right, all photos and videos taken can be actually viewed in 4k on your phone. And this phone came out over 2 years ago. Sony has always been a step ahead hardware wise but for some reason never seems to catch on as much as it should.

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#5523111 Posted on: 02/26/2018 10:09 AM
I actually dont mind the desing but atm i wouldnt buy one simply because it doesnt have a 3.5mm input, maybe ill accustom to bluetooth earphones in the future..

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#5523131 Posted on: 02/26/2018 12:09 PM
I actually dont mind the desing but atm i wouldnt buy one simply because it doesnt have a 3.5mm input, maybe ill accustom to bluetooth earphones in the future..

Yeah, but you can just get a USB-C to Jack converter and slip that on the end of your earphones. Should be NP? I am looking forward to seeing reviews. My Z5 Compact is broken - due to a fall - and I've been considering a XZ1 compact... but why get a last-year's model?

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#5523136 Posted on: 02/26/2018 12:21 PM
@Hilbert Hagedoorn: a Snapdragon 850 processor ? You mean a 845...

@tensai28: my first Smartphone was a Z1 and i loved it, i moved to S7 two years ago and i hoped Sony will release something awesome but i don't like this design with the sensor on the back. I skipped the S8 and i will skip the S9 because of that.

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