Sony Xperia XZs
The Sony Xperia XZs is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera19 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 161g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, February 27. Released 2017, April 03
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia XZs Dual with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
161g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, plastic frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM (G8231) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232)
Colors
Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (G8232)
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8231, G8232
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XZs does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZs has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia XZs charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
The Sony Xperia XZs is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZs supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XZs SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM (G8231) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZs has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZs has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia XZs ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Sony Xperia XZs uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XZs supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia XZs has 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE.
