Sony Xperia XZ2
The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · 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
Size5.7" · 153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera19 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,180 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, February 26. Released 2018, April 20
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,180 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
198g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 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 XZ2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Sony Xperia XZ2 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ2 has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
