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This year, Sony behaves very strange. At first there was Z4, which it turned out to be sold only in Japan, later for some reason Z3 + came out for the rest of the world. And only yesterday the company presented a new flagship - Sony Xperia Z5. It would seem that here it is, a new super smartphone, but this is all the same Z3 + with very cosmetic changes.
Visually, the new flagship is the complete successor to the previous flagship - Sony Xperia Z3 and its "positive" version: in front of a thin metal frame, behind the panel of tempered glass, but already matte (changing number times) - loved the classic design from Sony. On the other hand, it is already the fourth classic.
The new flagship has no plug at the Micro USB connector, but it is still protected from moisture and dust. Consider this by the second difference.
Thirdly, no modern flagship does without a fingerprint scanner and Sony also keeps up with the times. Now the dactyloscopic sensor is built directly in the power button on the side. So immediately and you will not understand why they removed the classic chrome-plated POWER button.
By the way, below in the screenshot you can appreciate what happened with the above-mentioned key over the past years. Very visual picture.
The smartphone also supports FIDO standard - authorization by fingerprints to make online payments. In general, everything is in trend!
If from afar (and in short, by and large) in front and behind the visible differences are not, but the sidewalls have changed again. Cosmetic. Moreover, as it seemed not for the better.
So, in Z3 there were noble, perfectly rounded edges, and in the z5 middle of all the ends of the device made flat.
As a result, it turned out, as if the inepeless master did not finish his work and did not roll the sidewalls properly. In general, the decision is controversial.
Maybe Sony will be released until the end of the new year Z5 + and everything will come back on the circles?
On one side there is a plug, which covers the SIM card tray and memory card. As before, there is a special substrate that it is impossible to get if you do not have long nails or needles at hand.
The first and, in my opinion, the coolest distinctive feature of Xperia Z5 is a new 23 megapixel camera with a large Exmor RSTM matrix size of 1 / 2.3 inches and the lens F2.0 G. I want to separately note that the camera module (number of megapixels) for Sony smartphones have not been updated since Xperia Z1, and this is not a lot nor little - from February 2013, that is, 2.5 years. And the module is supplemented by αTM camera technologies to obtain clearer and bright pictures.
An image capture rate of 0.037 seconds is even faster than the time for which the person blinks what is impressive! Also, it is possible to use a 5-fold increase and, as convinced of Sony, with a minimum loss of quality. Something like smart, but still digital zoom. In addition, the shooting technology was improved in conditions of light lighting thanks to the updated version of SteadyShot TM image stabilization.
In general, the Japanese promise that the smartphone will shoot cool. Perhaps you should believe, because the photo Sony has long ate a dog.
Xperia Z5 is equipped with a powerful 64-bit, eight-year Qualcomm SNAPDRAGON 810 processor with support for 4G LTE networks and a new energy saving technology, with which the smartphone will be able to work up to two days without recharging. Thanks to fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, you can use a smartphone within 5.5 hours after a 10-minute recharging using charger QC 2.0.
And now let's look at everything specifications new flagship Xperia z5. And compare it with the previous one - Xperia Z3. Z3 + will not take into account, as it is incomprehensible, intermediate link.
| Sony Xperia Z3. | Sony Xperia Z5. | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz (4 kernels) | Qualcomm Snapdragon810 (MSM8994) |
| Video circuit | Adreno 330. | Adreno 430 GPU. |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Built-in memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory card support | microSD (up to 128 GB) | microSD (up to 200 GB) |
| Display | 5,2 '' IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels (424 ppi) | 5,2 '' IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels(424 ppi) 1080p |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP. | 23 mp. |
| Front-camera | 2.2 MP | 5 mp. |
| Battery | 3100 mAh. | 2900 mAh. |
| OS. | Android 4.4.4 (5.0 Available for download) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| cellular | 2G, 3G, 4G Cat. four | 2G, 3G, 4G Cat. 6. |
| Interfaces | Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (A / B / G / N / AC), NFC, AGPS / GLONASS, DLNA, OTG, USB 2.0 | Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi Mimo, NFC, AGPS / GLONASS, DLNA, OTG, USB 2.0 |
| Protection against moisture and dust | IP65 and IP68. | IP65 and IP68. |
| Gabarits. | 146.5 x 72 x 7.3 mm | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 154 g |
Of course, in Sony did not forget about Melomanans and here - High-Res Audio reproduces sound with studio quality. DSEE HXTM technology allows you to achieve high sound quality when playing MP3 or AAC files. Also, the new Sony LDAC codec transmits data via Bluetooth three times faster than the previous generation, allowing you to listen to music in high quality without wires. In general, they thought about our brother. Thank you!
New Buns, Accessories and Functions:
Sony presents a new Hi-Res Audio MDR-NC750 headset with a reduced background noise level.
Also not forgotten about bluetooth stereo Headset and presented a new device - SBH54. The headset not only allows you to talk without the use of headphones, but also makes it possible to read messages, play music and use FM radio.
The new PS4 Remote Play10 feature allows you to play PlayStation 4 games from anywhere at home by connecting your device to PS4 via Wi-Fi and using a wireless controller.
And in conclusion - users Xperia z5. Also get access to the Xperia Lounge Gold service.
The start of sales around the world is scheduled for October, and the cost of about 53,500.
Updated!
October 05, 2015, the Russian division of Sony announced that the new flagship Z5 will go on sale in mid-October of this year. The official price of the novelties stopped at 49,990 rubles. In addition, the Dual version (with two SIM cards) will cost at the level of the usual modification of the smartphone.
Xperia XZ is the second flagship from Sony for 2016. For some criteria, he is a little better than the X Performance, and at the start of sales is more expensive than 100 dollars. Because of this, he is more like a potential competitor than an updated model. Sony Xperia XZ came to conquer the market with fresh design, dustless, super-fast hybrid autofocus, and with a new-fashioned USB-C.
The model is available in two modifications. F8331 is calculated on 1 SIM, has 32 GB of integrated memory. F8332 has a slot of 2 SIM, and the capacity of the drive is already 64 GB. Officially, we will only sell two-minute version (F8332). At the start of sales, the cost of the smartphone in Russia was 804 USD. In Ukraine, the pre-ordered can be purchased for 780 USD (relevant at the time of the view).
Judging by the characteristics "on paper", the smartphone becomes one row with the top models of other manufacturers.
Design, connectors and features of the case
In appearance, elements that make the device recognizable on their predecessors are preserved. But some innovations still have. The design of the case is now called Loop Surface, its idea consists in smooth streamlined symmetric forms, and edges moving one to another. It immediately remembered the design of Nokia N9: new - well forgotten old.
The housing is made of metal (with plastic inserts), on the touch - matte, but when the light is hit, a glossy gleam appears. Case colors: Tint blue, black and silver.
The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass glass (probably 4 generations), in the edges there is bends using 2.5D technology. On the right face there are: Volume swing, button for quickly launching the camera, and a large power button combined with a dactylconus sensor. By the way, it recognizes the prints correctly, but does not respond to touch. For scanning, you must press the button, and does not hurry, let go.
On the left side there is a tray for cards. 3.5 mm minijack was sheltered on the top face, and the USB-Type-C connector is on the bottom. Together with the miniature X Compact, these are the first smartphones from Sony with such a connector.
The case has received protection against dust and moisture, which meets the IP65 / 68 standard. It is extremely undesirable to dive with the smartphone, but to get under the rain is not scary. Product dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm. Mass of the device: 161
CPU
In terms of iron, everything is flagship. Installed processor - One of the most powerful and successful decisions of 2016: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996. This 64-bit chip is created according to the 14-nm technical process, received 4 KRYO kernels (2 to 1.6 GHz, and 2 more 2.15 GHz). The graphic accelerator ADRENO 530 is engaged in processing graphics. For everyday tasks, excessive performance. Its real benefits can be felt when processing and maintaining steady pictures and rollers, as well as in games.
If what, they start at maxima. In Antut, the performance is estimated in the range from 120 to 140 thousand points (the final result may differ depending on the range of factors). When performing trivial tasks, the housing remains cold, and only in the most difficult games and when recording 4k-video becomes warm. But there are no problems with overheating.
Memory
The device is equipped with 3 GB of RAM. Yes, compared with the predecessor, the volume has not changed, and most of the other flagships of the current year received 4 GB of RAM. But is it worth complaining about this? Hardly. High-level speed, while simultaneously starting several applications with switching between them, there are no problems.
The volume of the built-in memory can be 32 and 64 GB, depending on the version.In a two-minute version it is possible to install external drive MicroSD up to 256 GB (instead of second sim). Owners of a single-handed apparatus "lucky" a little more. They can also install only one card, so the microSD slot remains completely at their disposal.
Autonomous work
Sony does not seek to install the battery in their devices as much capacity as possible. But concentrates on the optimization of the program part, and offers advanced energy saving capabilities. This time the manufacturer made a bet on technology capable of extending the battery life. With intensive operation, the battery capacity of 2900 mAh easily withstands the whole day.
There is support for Quick Charge 2.0, half an hour charge is filled with approximately half. The corporate power supply for rapid charging is sold separately. And with the help of a complete memory, 90% is recruited in 2 hours, the remaining 10% is necessary for 40 minutes. This is a kind of "gentle recharging", which, according to the manufacturer's idea, should slow down the battery wear.
Camera
In the smartphone, an Exmor RS matrix is \u200b\u200bused for 23 meters, with G-Lens 24 mm optics and f / 2.0 lights. Implemented the ability to change the exposure by the Tupup. To ensure natural color reproduction and correctly determining the white balance, the RGBC-IRI sensor is provided. Used focused autofocus 4 types: laser, phase, contrast and predictive. Each of them is responsible for shooting under certain conditions. But, if necessary, all 4 sensors can be involved.
The physical button for calling the chamber simultaneously serves as a two-stage shutter descent, with the ability to focus. When it is pressed in sleep mode, the smartphone takes a photo for 0.6 s, and even if the object being removed was in motion, it will turn out "in focus".
Despite a bunch of megapixels and many technological improvements, a miracle did not happen. Sony still loses on the quality of the photos obtained by such flagships as Samsung S7 and HTC 10.
The pictures lack sharpness, and the dynamic range is not very wide. On the edges of the frame, blur zones are very often formed. Because of too high permission, as for a relatively small matrix, with an increase in the image of the noise can be seen even on day frames.
If you throw back comparisons with competitors, then we are dealing with a very cracked mobile camera. Finished photos are characterized by natural color reproduction and high detail. It turns out very good panoramas, and the macro in general "fire".
Children or animals - camera easily fixes any moving objects, even in difficult conditions. With a lack of lighting, noise reduction works, while XZ tries to keep parts.
The camera is capable of writing videos with FullHD resolution (30 or 60 frames / s), while you can activate the digital stabilization of SteadyShot. When shooting in 4K there is no stabilization. But it seems like the problem with overheating (there is no longer a shooting time limit). The quality of the received rollers is very decent.
Wide-angle (22 mm) Frontal module with autofocus allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 13 megapixel. By default, the opposite "beauty filters" are not activated, so the pictures are not closed. The result will delight connoisseurs of high-quality selfie: they are obtained clear and detailed. Even with artificial lighting, you can get a good result.
Display
IPS Display with Diagonal 5.2 "received FullHD resolution (1920 x 1080). Pixel density is very high - 424 ppi. The screen is good in all respects, and fully corresponds to flagship quality. The maximum level of brightness is generally covered - 629 kD / m2. It has not been without branded technologies, visually improving image quality. And also, the Japanese took care of the possibility of managing the screen in gloves. The area of \u200b\u200bthe screen takes 70.9% of the entire front panel. Chin and hat are quite high.
Someone can find face to the color rendering, they say, the colors are unatable. So, in the settings there is an item where all this can be configured by itself.
Network features
Two-minute Sony Xperia XZ is equipped with almost all communications, with the exception of the IR port. It can work in 2G / 3G / 4G networks, with all the most important frequencies. There is an NFC module, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, two-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz). Navigation features are presented with GPS support (with A-GPS), GLONASS, and Beidou. Positioning accuracy is high, the speed of connection to satellites is 10-15 seconds, and this is at a cold start.
Sound
The manufacturer paid special attention to the sound component. Two stereo speakers installed on the front panel demonstrate good level Volume. It is not hoarse, and even lower frequencies can be caught on the rumor.
The LDAC protocol allows you to transmit sound to wireless headphones Virtually no loss of quality. The built-in corporate player to the failure is rocked by various "improvements". When telephone conversation, the sound is excellent, the HD VOICE broadband sound is supported.
Software
At the time of the announcement, the device was supplied with Android OS 6.0.1 on board. But since this is the flagship, the update to the seventh version is not far off. Sony uses his own shell, but its interface has a lot in common with the "clean" Android. Themes - replaceable, with the possibility of downloading new ones. A lot of branded applications and software chips is built into the firmware. For example, modes for expanded energy saving control Stamina and Ultra Stamina.
Individual characteristics
The device is equipped with a thermometer. Software Reads the sensor indicators, and at a minus temperature automatically activates the screen control mode in gloves. And the shift tray is made of elastic material, it can be reached without a clips, picing the nail. True, the hot replacement is not provided, when the tray is removed, the smartphone will immediately reboot.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- design with individual features, excellent assembly;
- protection against dust and moisture;
- good audio power supply;
- a serious focusing system, the camera is wonderfully coping with the shooting of objects in motion;
- high quality, very bright display;
- not bad frontal
- the presence of a hardware shutter button.
Minuses:
- the quality of the pictures is noticeably lagging behind the level of the main flagships of 2016.
To whom the smartphone is suitable
For the most part, those who want to buy top qualitative smartphone. Reasons for selecting Sony Xperia XZ: If devices from Samsung and LG seem boring, and Chinese flagships are far from perfection. And finally, Sony Xperia XZ can be considered a good choice if the owner calmly react to the fact that the camera in his smartphone did not get into the list of the best.
Our review about smartphone Sony Xperia XZ
Wherever you look - the smartphone is good almost from any side. Of course, I would like a more powerful battery, and optical stabilization. But, the perfect smartphone that can please everyone - have not come up with. Essential differences between Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance Minimum, but XZ will be more interesting due to design and focus. But Samsung can offer for the same money (and even cheaper) Galaxy S7. There is an amoled screen, with autonomy somehow better, and the magnificent camera does not enter any comparison framework. According to the results of the review, there are some mixed impressions of the device under consideration.
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XPERIA XZ2 Compact were first presented at the MWC 2018 exhibition at the end of February. Innovative technologies in them are organically combined with a completely new design of Ambient Flow, which reflects the evolution of Sony's design solutions. Bright HDR display with Full HD + resolution, powerful stereo speakers and new system Dynamic Vibration System 2, as well as an advanced Motion Eye camera, which allows you to record video in 4K HDR format and in the superphanage mode (960 frames per second) in Full HD resolution, are complemented by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 top processor, providing high performance and energy efficiency. All this read more in our new review of the flagship smartphone Sony Xperia XZ2.
The main characteristics of Sony Xperia XZ2 (model H8266)
- Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 cores (4 × Kryo 385 @ 2.8 GHz + 4 × Kryo 385 @ 1.8 GHz)
- GPU Adreno 630.
- Operational android system 8.0
- Touch Display IPS 5,7 ", 2160 × 1080 (18: 9), 423 PPI
- RAM (RAM) 4 GB, internal memory 64 GB
- Support Nano-SIM (2 pcs.)
- MicroSD support (up to 400 GB)
- GSM / GPRS / EDGE network (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- WCDMA / HSPA + network (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
- Network LTE CAT.18 FDD, TD
- Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC (2.4 and 5 GHz), Miracast, DLNA
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo
- USB TYPE-C 3.1, USB OTG
- Main Camera 19 MP, F / 2,0, video 4K
- Frontal chamber 5 mp, f / 2.2
- Sensors of approximation and lighting, magnetic field, accelerometer, gyroscope
- The fingerprint scanner
- IP65 / 68 Protection
- Accumulator 3180 MA · H, Quick Charge 3.0
- Sizes 153 × 72 × 11.1 mm
- Mass 198 g
Appearance and ease of use
For the first time for a long time Sony truly changed something in the design of his smartphones: the company told many years about changing the image, but the design as a whole practically did not change. Now suddenly disappeared, finally, sharp corners and a flat back, the housing of new mobile flagships Suddenly became slight and puzzled, as if new slices of soap, just removed from the packaging. In Sony itself, they talk about "Absolutely new design Ambient Flow".
Supporters of the "classic" design of Sony Xperia recovered, progress lovers were delivered. Now the Japanese smartphones look quite differently: here and gloss glass backs, and very large rounding them, allowing new items on its own and without any help from the table on the floor. It is almost impossible to hold them on a flat smooth surface, it is time to start some special rubberized rug.
However, it is better to put on a protective case, although the Sony Xperia XZ2 case is so thick (more than 11 mm) that it does not want to thicken it even more. Finishing the conversation about ergonomics, you can add that the smartphone with all its smoothness and roundness is also very heavy - almost 200 g, it is really a lot for the pocket device. Especially if you consider that the battery is not at all a record, and it is unlikely that it is due to the severity of the novelty.
Implifies that Sony did not go to the fashion and did not make the notorious "bang", copied by most Apple manufacturers. The frame segments around the screen have become a little thinner, but still they are wider than most modern apparatuses on the market, although they don't want to write down in the minuses, Sony Xperia XZ2 quite organically looks in terms of the ratio of the screen with the front panel. Above the screen did not forget to embed the LED event indicator.
At the bottom under the screen there is no row of hardware buttons, nor the fingerprint scanner - barely can only see the thin slot for the sound of sound from the main dynamics. By the way, it works in a stereo glass with the top (conversational) speaker for voice acting, movies and games, this is not news for the flagships Sony.
All side keys are installed on the right face, the buttons are smooth, to the touch are the same, strongly separated by each other. The course is enough elastic and clear. Camera control button - in its place.
The connector for cards (two Nano-SIM and one microSD) suddenly made hybrid. It is unexpected and unpleasant. Some began to take such a decision for the convenience of opening, however, to cross the SIM card, in Sony Xperia XZ2 you need to turn off the memory card. Previously, the memory could not be touched, the slots were separated, it added reliability and protected from unexpected data loss. Now - everything is like everyone else ...
Tray for cards, by the way, you can still put forward without the help of a clips, thanks to this. On the upper end you can also find a small hole of the auxiliary microphone.
The main microphone is displayed in the lower end, there is also a hole of the USB Type-C connector. And since we see USB Type-C, it is not difficult to guess that the 3.5-millimeter audio output on the headphones in the smartphone is absent. However, an adapter enters the package, so that any headphones can be connected to the smartphone directly from the box.
Sony called 4 color colors xz2 as follows: "Black Obsidian" (black), cold silver (gray), "dark emerald" (dark green) and "ash-pink" (gray-pink). All colors are not bright, not catchy, look solid and seriously. The front panel under glass is painted in color corresponding to the total color of the case.
Xperia XZ2 is protected from water and dust, thereby not afraid of rain, no washing under the crane (however, the device is forbidden to completely immerse under water).
Screen
Smartphone Sony XPERIA XZ2 is equipped with an IPS display, covered with 2.5D-glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with sloping edges. The physical dimensions of the screen are 65 × 129 mm with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, the aspect ratio of 18: 9. In this case, the screen resolution is 2160 × 1080 with the density of points about 423 ppi. The frame around the screen has a thickness on the sides of 3.5 mm, from above - 11 mm, from below - 12 mm.
It is possible to use automatic brightness adjustment based on the operation of the external light sensor. Multitouch tests diagnose support for simultaneous touches. Supported work with the screen in gloves.
Detailed examination using measuring instruments Specified sections editor "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" Alexey Kudryavtsev. We present his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen is better than that of the screen (hereinafter just Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in both devices off the screens (Sony Xperia XZ2, as it is easy to determine, on the right, then they can be distinguished by size):
Sony screen is noticeably darker (its photo brightness is 105 against 115 at Nexus 7). Multi-reflected objects in screen Sony Xperia XZ2 is very weak, it suggests that between the outer glass (it is a touch sensor) and the surface of the matrix there is no air interval (OGS-One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of borders (type of glass / air) with highly different refractive ratios, such screens look better in conditions of intensive exterior illumination, but their repair in the event of a cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, as it is necessary to change the entire screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating (very effective, even better than Nexus 7), so traces from fingers are removed significantly easier, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass.
When manually controlling the brightness and when the white field is output, its maximum value was about 600 cd / m², and the minimum - 6 cd / m². The maximum value is very high, and considering excellent anti-reflective properties, with bright daylight and even on the right sun, the image on the screen should be well distinguishable. In complete darkness, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor works (it is located left the left side of the front loudspeaker). In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness is rising, and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the provision of brightness adjustment, the user can try to set the desired brightness level under current conditions. If you do not change anything, then in complete darkness, the auturance function reduces the brightness of up to 6 kD / m² (dark), in conditions of an artificial light of an office (about 550 LCs), it sets 160 cd / m² (normally), in a very bright environment (corresponds to the lighting A clear day outside the room, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) increases to 600 cd / m² (to the maximum, and necessary). In the dark, we slightly moved the adjustment slider to the right and for the three above conditions obtained 12, 165 and 600 kD / m², such a combination was arranged. It turns out that the auto-adjustment feature of the brightness is adequately and allows the user to customize its work under individual requirements. Only at a very low level of brightness, significant illumination modulation appears, but its frequency is high, about 2.3 kHz, so there is no visible shield flicker and can hardly be detected in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect.
This screen uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:
For comparison used in mobile technology.
The screen has good viewing angles without inverting the shades and without a significant shift of colors, even at large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, we give the photos on which the same images are displayed on the Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia XZ2 screens, while the brightness of the screens is initially set to about 200 kD / m² (on a white field in full screen), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 to the camera. .
Perpendicular to the plane screens White field:
Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.
And test picture:
Colors on the Sony Xperia XZ2 screen are oversaturated, bodily shades are strongly shifted into the red area, and the color balance is noticeably different from the standard one. Of course, it is necessary to evaluate the color reproduction of the screen by photography with great care, but the trend is transmitted correctly.
Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:
It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both screens, but Sony Xperia XZ2 has a more detailed contrast due to the larger decreement of black.
And white field:
Brightness at an angle in both screens has noticeably decreased, but in the case of Sony Xperia XZ2, the drop in brightness is less. The black field during the diagonal deviation is highlighted in moderately and acquires a purple shade. The photos below are demonstrated (the brightness of white areas in the perpendicular plane of the screens direction at the screens of the same!):
And at a different angle:
With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is average:
Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) high - about 1300: 1. Response time when moving a black-white-black-black equal to 26 ms (15 ms incl. + 11 ms off.). The transition between halftons of gray 25% and 75% (for the numerical color value) and back in sum occupies 38 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in neither lights or in the shadows. An indicator of approximating power function equal to 2.17, which is close to the standard value of 2.20, while the real gamma curve deviates little from power dependence:
The presence of a dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight in accordance with the nature of the displayed image, we did not reveal that very well.
Color coverage is noticeably wider than SRGB and approaches DCI-P3:
We look at the spectra:
They are typical of Sony's top mobile devices (and not only). Apparently, the LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor are used in this screen (usually a blue emitter and yellow phosphor), which, in combination with special matrix light filters and allows you to get a wide color coverage. Yes, and in the Red Luminofore, apparently, the so-called quantum dots are used. Unfortunately, as a result, colors of images - drawings, photos and films, - SRGB-oriented space (and such an overwhelming majority), have unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, for example on skin shades. The result is shown in the photos above.
The balance of shades on the gray scale is acceptable, since the color temperature is noticeably higher than the standard 6500 K, but the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) is below 10 units, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device (data signed as Without corre. on charts below). In this case, the variation of the color temperature and Δe is not very big - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. (Dark areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since there the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)
In this smartphone, it is possible to adjust the color balance by adjustments by the intensities of the three main colors:
What we tried to do: result - data signed as Corr. on schedules above. As a result, we corrected the flower temperature and ΔE remained low. At the same time, the maximum brightness decreased to 490 kD / m², which is still tolerant. Additionally, the user can select one of the display modes:
The default is selected Standard mode. If you turn on Limit brightness mode, then it turns out this result:
Color saturation increases even more, contour clarity, brightness contrast and color contrast increase. Color coverage in this mode also slightly increases:
And spectra:
It can be seen that the cross-mixing of the component is very small, due to this and good separation The component is achieved wide coverage. Unfortunately, possible benefits from this greatly reduces the inappropriate overestimation of color contrast, etc. Professional The benefits are definitely. This is what the test image looks like after turning on this mode:
The saturation of colors came to normal, the image looks natural (with amendment to what the camera transmits). Color coverage for this mode:
It can be seen that the coverage is close to SRGB. The triangle is slightly curved, that is, the correction is not entirely accurate, but it is already little things. And the corresponding spectrum:
Components are already substantially mixed up to each other.
So, to get the right colors in case of usually encountered images, you need to select mode Professional And hold the correction of the color balance.
There is a setting, which allows to reduce the intensity of the blue components.
In this case, the wording about the dangers of health is not extreme character, which, however, does not even add the utility of this function. Recall that in principle, the bright light can lead to a violation of the daily (circadian) rhythm (see an article about iPad Pro with a display of 9.7 inches), but this problem is solved by adjustment of brightness to a comfortable level, and distort the color balance, reducing the contribution of blue, There is absolutely no point.
Let's summarize. The brightness adjustment range of this screen is very wide, anti-glare properties are excellent, which makes it possible to use the smartphone as a sunny day and in complete darkness. It is permissible to use the mode with an automatic adjustment of the brightness that works adequately. Also, advantages include a very effective oleophobic coating, the absence of air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high contrast, which is not much reduced when viewed at an angle to the plane of the screen, and the ability to get close to the standard color balance and SRGB coverage. Of meaningful deficiencies, perhaps, no, the screen quality is very high.
Camera
The Sony Xperia XZ2 front camera received a 5 megapixel sensor. The lens has a diaphragm F / 2.2 and a fixed focus. There is no own flash, its role performs a bright screen backlight that flashes at the time of shooting. I have an opportunity manual settings, in general, in daylight, the quality of the camera gives a worthy, but in the room, with a lack of light, the quality drops noticeably. It is clearly not to compete with this front with a 24 megapixel front camera of the new Huawei P20 Pro flagship.
The main camera at Sony Xperia XZ2 is also not so unique as an unusual triple camera Leica in Huawei P20 Pro. Here the chamber has only one sensor, it is 1 / 2.3-inch 19-megapixel Matrix Exmor RS with memory for mobile devices with a pixel size of 1.22 microns, and a lens G Lens with a diaphragm F / 2.0. From the previous models, all advanced technologies that can boast were moved here. mobile camera Sony. The predictive shooting feature automatically recognizes a smile and movement, starting to shoot even before you press the shooting button.
Only the last frame in this series is removed after pressing the shutter button
The processing of images is responsible by Bionz's branded technology. There is the possibility of serial shooting with a monitoring autofocus. The 3D models constructor is now available not only for the main, but also for the front camera. Naturally, there is an advanced manual mode, in which you can choose photosensitivity (to ISO 12800), exposure, focusing method and white balance. Not only staffing opportunity Shooting in Raw.
On Xperia XZ2, you can shoot video in 4K HDR format, there is a shooting mode in 1080p at 60 fps. Super-grumbling with a frequency of 960 frames / with an advanced Motion Eye camera can now lead not only in HD format, as before, but also in Full HD, which does not have anyone else (also implemented a regular slow motion with a frequency of 120 frames / s). On-site branded technology stabilization video Steadyshot with smart active regime (5-axis stabilization).
The shooting quality is high, the picture is light and clear, fast autofocus works adequately, sharpness over the frame of the frame uniform, the detail is high. The sound is also recorded clean, the noise cancellation system works adequately, the distortion does not give.
- Roller №1 (25 MB, 1920 × 1080, SLO-MO, H.264, AAC)
- Roller # 2 (66 MB, 3840 × [Email Protected] FPS, H.265, AAC)
- Roller №3 (52 MB, 3840 × [Email Protected] FPS, H.265, AAC)
- Roller №4 (73 MB, 1920 × [Email Protected] FPS, H.264, AAC)
If the camera is enough light, sharpness in the center of the frame is obtained simply excellent. Unfortunately, the sharpness on the edges of the frame is always noticeable lower than in the center. If the shooting occurs in the shade or in the evening, the picture quality drops noticeably. Noise, in principle, it works carefully, it tries to destroy the noise only on homogeneous surfaces, leaving a small untouched area around contrasting borders, so that even in a full-size image looks worthy. However, this distinction works well only when very contrast The boundaries (type of wires on the sky), but the weave of the naked branches of the trees noise is often lubricated in porridge. When shooting, the macro camera can be focused on the foreground objects and blur the background, the macro is also quite decent. Dynamic range snapshots are not enough. It is difficult to talk about the quality of night pictures seriously, however, the camera is trying to raise photosensitivity and reduce the exposure time, so if you are removing any highlighted objects, you can "pull" a 2-3 megapixel "card" from the snapshot.
Summing up: The camera is very well shooting into the light, the shooting in the shade and in the evening it only deserves the estimates of the "middle", such pictures look normally only after the decrease (conditionally) to 5-7 Mp. Night snapshots of highlighted objects should be reduced even stronger, about the resolution of the screen of the smartphone. "Scenes from day urban life" smartphone will be transmitted normally, such photos are not ashamed to share with friends, but everything that is removed not in the light can only be shown from the screen of the smartphone himself.
Telephone part and communication
The Sony Xperia XZ2 platform supports high-speed LTE (4G) CAT.18 networks with data transfer rate up to 1.2 Gb / s. All three LTE FDD (Band 3, 7, 20) used in Russia are supported. In practice, within the city features of the Moscow region, the device demonstrates confident work in wireless networks, does not lose touch, quickly restores communication after a forced cliff.
Apparatus works adequitably and in both wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz), there is no complaints of the Wi-Fi-Fi-Module. You can organize a wireless access point through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. Also available module NFC.which works great with Troika travel cards and the application of my travel.
The navigation module works with GPS (with A-GPS), and from the domestic GLONASS, and from the Chinese Beidou (also declared support for Galileo and QZSS). The first satellites even at a cold start are detected quickly, during the first seconds, positioning accuracy does not cause complaints. Magnetic compass required for navigation softwareAlso in place.
The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, during a set telephone number Immediately, the search first letters in contacts. Ways to configure sorting and displaying contacts Standard for the Android interface, there is a black list for unwanted contacts. Supported by Volte. Vibration medium in power.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 platform is one of the very few, allowing the smartphone to maintain in the active expectation mode both SIM cards in 4G at the same time, which previously did not meet (4G + 3G in the best case). This is now able to still smartphones on KIRIN 970 (for example, Huawei P20 Pro), but no one else. The SIM card will work waiting in 4G for voice communicationEven if another card is assigned to transfer data to 4G. Maps are working in DUAL SIM Dual Standby mode, a radio model here is one.
Software and multimedia
As a Sony Xperia XZ2 software platform uses Google Android Version 8.0 with its own shell. Registration, organization, set preset applications - Everything here is exactly the same as it was before, nothing new permanent user of Sony's mobile technology will not find here.
To play music, a familiar brand player is used with a familiar set of settings set to optimize the sound of Clearaudio + and Clear Bass. The sound is quite loud and bright, it is organized using two front speakers and S-Force Front Surround technology.
In the headphones, the sound is also worthy, the set of settings is so wide that you can add everything to your taste. There is a five-way equalizer with presets. Bluetooth 5.0 APTX / APTX HD AUDIO / A2DPE profiles are supported. LDAC improves Bluetooth data transmission, providing quality at almost Hi-Res Audio. There is no built-in FM radio here, the dictaphone applications in SONY smartphones also do not happen.
Performance
Sony Xperia XZ2 works on the most advanced from mobile platforms Qualcomm - Snapdragon 845 Single-High System. A chip on a 10-nanometer technical process is made. The SOC configuration includes two clusters of four processor kernels: KRYO 385 with a maximum frequency of up to 2.8 GHz (custom Cortex-A75) and Kryo 385 with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz (custom Cortex-A55). The amount of RAM is 4 GB, the volume of the repository is 64 GB. Of these, about 48.5 GB flash memory are originally free.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is the flagship platform of the Mobile SOC market leader, one of the most powerful platforms For smartphones. Judging by the tests, it not only traditionally leads in graphic tests, but also overtakes other top solutions in complex, as well as specific browser tests. GPU Adreno 630 supports OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan API.
There are no obstacles in real use scenarios for this SOC, it confidently copes with any tasks set in front of it. Including there are no problems with the games: all the games proven, including Modern Combat 3, Mortal Kombat X, Injustice 2, confidently go on the maximum settings without the slightest engineering. Sony Xperia XZ2 is one of the most powerful modern smartphones, it has a significant product supply for future updates.
Testing in integrated tests Antutu and Geekbench:
All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the most recent versions of popular benchmarks, we are conveniently reduced to the table. The table usually adds several other devices from various segments, also tested on similar recent versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the resulting dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to submit results from different versions of the benchmarks, so many decent and actual models remain "for the scenes" - due to the fact that they at one time passed the "bar of obstacles" on previous versions test programs.
Testing a graphic subsystem in 3DMark game tests, GFXBENCHMARK and Bonsai Benchmark:
When testing in 3DMark for the most productive smartphones now it is possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the resolution of the rendering is fixed to 720p and is turned off by VSYNC (due to which the speed can rise above 60 FPS).
| Sony Xperia XZ2. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845) |
Huawei P20 Pro. (Hisilicon Kirin 970) |
Meizu pro. 7 Plus. (MediaTek Helio X30) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot ES 3.1 (more - better) |
3814 | 2963 | 1826 |
| 3DMark Sling Shot Ex Vulkan (more - better) |
3011 | 2918 | 1217 |
(Onscreen, FPS) |
54 | 39 | 14 |
| GFXBENCHMark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p offscreen, FPS) |
55 | 39 | 22 |
| GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (Onscreen, FPS) |
60 | 60 | 52 |
| GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (1080p offscreen, FPS) |
139 | 108 | — |
Testing in browser cross-platform tests:
As for the benchmarks to estimate the speed of the JavaScript engine, it is necessary to always make a discount on the fact that they are significantly dependent on the browser in them, in which the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and such an opportunity is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.
Androbench test results for memory speed:
Heatons
Below is the heat rear Surfaces obtained after 10 minutes of battery test operation in the GFXBenchMark program:
Heating is expressed localized in the upper right side of the apparatus, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SOC chip. According to the heat frame, the maximum heating was 38 degrees (at the ambient temperature of 24 degrees), it is not very much.
Video playback
To test "omnivities" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special capabilities, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats that constitute the bulk of the content available on the content network. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have the support of hardware decoding of videos at the chip level, since to process modern options due to the processor nuclei are most often impossible. Also, it is not necessary to wait from the mobile device of decoding everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are reduced to the table.
Further testing of video playback performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.
This device, apparently, does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode for USB Type-C - output image and sound to an external device when connected to uSB port- What was clarified with the help of (company). Therefore, I had to restrict ourselves to testing the display of video files to the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with moving on one division per frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see ""). Screenshots with shutter speed in 1 C helped to determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: resolution ranged (1280 per 720 (720p), 1920 at 1080 (1080p) and 3840 at 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames / s). In tests, we used the MX Player video player in the "hardware" mode. Test results are reduced to the table:
Note: If in both columns Uniformity and Pass Green estimates are exhibited, it means that, most likely, when viewing the films of artifacts caused by uneven alternation and passage of frames, or will not be seen at all, or their number and notice will not affect the preservation of viewing. Red marks indicate possible problems associated with playing relevant files.
By the output criteria, the quality of video files on the screen of the smartphone itself is very good, since frames or group of personnel can (but not obliged) to be output with more or less uniform intervals and without skipping. When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 to 1080 pixels (1080p) on the smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly at the height of the screen (with landscape orientation), one to one by pixels, that is, in the original resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range 16-235: In the shadows of the entire pair, the shades of gray do not differ in brightness from the black color, and all gradations are displayed in the lights. Note that in this smartphone there is support for hardware decoding of H.265 files with a color depth of 10 bits to color, while the output to the screen is also carried out in a 10-bit mode (at least with fewer visible gradients than in the case of 8- bit output). This, as well as a wide color coverage suggests that the manufacturer's statements about the "HDR-display" are substantiated.
Battery life
Sony Xperia XZ2 demonstrates a very high level of autonomy, although the capacity of its battery is less than that of most modern flagships. In real conditions of use, with a normal average mode of operation, the review, the hero of the review confidently lives to the evening charging.
Testing was traditionally carried out at the usual level of power consumption without using energy saving functions, although those in the apparatus are available. The standard for Sony has two modes - Stamina and Ultra Stamina. The efficiency of the battery is monitored by Smart Stamina and Battery Care technology. An already familiar QNOVO Adaptive Charging technology regulates the current level and continuously monitors the battery status during charging to protect it from overload, which helps to extend the battery life.
| Battery capacity | Reading mode | Video mode | 3D game mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Xperia XZ2. | 3180 mA · h | 20 h. 30 m. | 12 h. 30 m. | 6 h. 00 m. |
| Huawei P20 Pro. | 4000 mA · h | 18 h. 00 m. | 12 h. 00 m. | 3 h. 00 m. |
| Meizu Pro 7 Plus | 3500 mA · h | 14 h. 10 m. | 10 h. 00 m. | 3 h. 20 m. |
| SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 | 3300 mA · h | 15 h. 00 m. | 12 h. 00 m. | 4 h. 20 m. |
| Meizu Pro 6 Plus | 3400 mA · h | 17 h. 30 m. | 12 h. 30 m. | 4 h. 20 m. |
Uninterrupted reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, bright theme) with a minimum comfortable level of brightness (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasts until the battery discharge is about 20.5 hours, and with unlimited viewing video in high quality (1080r) with The same level of brightness through home network Wi-Fi machine operates more than 12 hours. In 3D-games mode, a smartphone can work for up to 6 hours depending on the specific game.
A quick charging is supported, a smartphone is fully charged from its own network adapter, than in 2 hours. The charge of 1,3 and at a voltage of 8.5 V, the current and voltage values \u200b\u200bare adjusted to the QNOVO Adaptive CHARGING technology. Wireless charging is supported, but the WCH20 Wireless Charging Dock is not supplied, it is purchased separately.
Outcome
Sony Xperia XZ2 is already presented on the Russian market. Price high: For the flagship Sony in the official Russian retail, 60 thousand rubles are asked, this figure is the maximum, for these or even smaller money, you can purchase flagship devices Apple and Huawei. And they are quite capable of moving with them the hero of the review, according to the most powerful and advanced hardware platform, XPERIA XZ2 definitely will not give any of the competitors. Screen, autonomy, sound - all at a very high level, not to do what. But in terms of camera japanese flagship No iPhone X nor, all the more, extending forward Huawei P20 Pro with the unbelievable features of a unique triple camera. Nevertheless, the true fans of the Japanese brand probably still remained a lot, and even such an expensive smartphone, like Sony Xperia XZ2, will find its buyer.
XZ Premium is a smartphone that literally blew up the MWC 2017 exhibition. It was all talked about it, first of all because of the previously unprecedented possibility of recording a crazy Slow-Mo, secondly, due to the use of the Snapdragon 835 top processor.
We bring to your attention Sony Xperia XZ Premium review. In it we will deal with whether the last flagship from Sony is good and whether he is worth his, very not small, money. And also we offer to see others.
Price and main characteristics
In Russia, the smartphone is sold at a price of about 55,000 rubles, for this money the buyer will receive the device with the following characteristics:
Display: 5.5-inch IPS with a resolution of 2160x3840 pixels, covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5;
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835;
RAM: 4 GB;
Internal memory: 64 + Micro SD Flash Maps up to 256 GB;
Camera: Frontal - 13 MP; Basic - 19 megapixel with 1 / 2.3-inch sensor, 5-axis stabilization;
Communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, LTE;
Battery: 3230 MAK with support for quick charging Quick Charge 4.0.
Equipment and appearance
XZ Premium is made in Sony's branded design. Its case is made of glass (facial and rear) and a metal side frame, the main surfaces are covered with a high-quality oleophobic layer, but fingerprints the device collects anyway. The housing has an angular shape, but its framework is rounded, which improves the ergonomics of the device.
In addition to the classic xz Premium colors is available in glossy black, blue and chrome color. All painting options look great and look to tear off really difficult. By the way, the smartphone is protected from moisture and dust from the IP68 standard.
In monitor high-resistant (60 ohms) headphones, low frequencies have been worked perfectly, but always work in moderation and picking up - before, sorry, "perdeal" does not reach the maximum volume. The volume is excellent, it is tightly bottled "mid", and high frequencies drag the accents. That is, they do not dissert in the ears on a permanent basis, but divorced with the rest of the range. But they work much more clearly than in conventional flagships based on Snapdragon (Xiaomi Mi 6, Oneplus 3), and this turns out to be enough.
Although for lovers, it is also plenty for lovers to handle on their own way.
DSEE HX. - An analogue of the Samsung UHQ Upscaler, a tricky algorithm that completes the audio files of the Lossy (MP3, OGG Vorbis) audio files if not to formats without loss, then up to a slightly higher level than "stitched" in the file itself. In MP3 files with an initially high-quality spectrum, low frequencies "presses", slightly adds volume and clarity.
Clearaudio +. - puts high frequencies to the fore and makes them clear. And quite competently does it - does not introduce any metal shades or other pornography of nonsense. Without it, it is also not bad, but as a recipe from the "Patzansky" mastering (when the music was recorded with an eye to "swing the bottom") a very successful option.
Volume Sound (VPT) - Function "on an amateur". Differently distorts the sound and brings an artificial "concert" echo.
There is a 6-band equalizer that can be turned on instead DSEE HX or CLEARAUDIO +. Not remarkable, except for some low frequency adjustment Clear Bass. - "Bubel" is very intelligent and concerns the "bottoms" otherwise than if you simply shove the throttle chart of the Ahh in Poweramp, for example.
This is in the "monitoriki". And in the "plugs" of the level of Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD (32 Ohms) of the low frequencies, most often lacks, and the clarity seems to be redundant - after 15 minutes you or get used, or get a ringing in your ears. And it is strange, because Sony assures that the smartphone will select the type of headphones independently, using the AHO system. But the de facto with Clearaudio + the sound becomes caustic, it is impossible to listen, and DSEE HX makes the scene "denser", but the ringing RF is still annoying, and there is no longer anywhere ringing and accessing an equalizer. The output is a small "supervision" in Clear Bass and a decrease in the detail in the "twilka" range of 16 kHz. Beauty!
As an option "I want a cool sound one by pressing the button" LG G6 with Quad Dac looks brighter (Koreans finally taught their flagship to correctly adjust the sound under the type of headphones without additional questions), but Samsung in Galaxy S8 saddown "dirty" as for the flagship sound and " Slap "sound with the slightest intervention in the equalizer. Now Galaxy S8 sounds on a par with Xperia XZ Premium only with additional activation of UHQ Upscaler, and if you use "Improvers", Sony breaks forward. It's amazing, but this is such a victory, apparently, the standard DAC WCD9341 in Snapdragon 835 over the more prestigious Cirrus Logis in Exynos 8895.
Iron
Last year, the description of smartphones based on the top Snapdragon was made easier. Like, look - another mobile phone under the control of the fastest chipset, and no longer need no explanation. In 2017, the stars are located a little differently, so you have to start from afar.
Qualcomm - Bird Proud, while you don't flush up - it will fly. After in 2015, hot California guys disappear with the hot Chinese Snapdragon 810, and Samsung with their more advanced factories and Galaxy S6 delivered all competitors on the benchmarks, the American chipmayaker put every effort so that the new generation processor became a masterpiece.