Sony Xperia XZ1
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera19 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, August 31. Released 2017, September 19
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8341, F8342
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XZ1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia XZ1 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The Sony Xperia XZ1 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
