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Sony Xperia XZs phone review — specs and Genze score

Sony Xperia XZs Specifications

Also known as Sony Xperia XZs Dual with dual-SIM card slots

Sony

Released 2017, Feb 27

4 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

  • 161g, 8.1mm thickness
  • Android 7.1, up to Android 8.0
  • 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.7
Display 4.7
Performance 6.1
Camera 4.9
Body 6.4
Gaming 5.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.3/10

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Quick specifications

5.2"

1080x1920 pixels

19MP

2160p

4GB RAM

Snapdragon 820

2900mAh

18W

Score breakdown

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5.3 /10
Performance 6.1/10
Battery 5.7/10
Display 4.7/10
Camera 4.9/10
Body 6.4/10
Gaming 5.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
14 nm 2.15 GHz BT 4.2 2017

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (G8232)
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8231, G8232
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8231, G8232
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Announced 2017, February 27. Released 2017, April 03
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight 161 g (5.68 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, plastic frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM (G8231)
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232)
??? IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
??? Triluminos display

X-Reality Engine
OS Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Single 19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12??m
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Type Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
Colors Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
Models G8232, G8231, SOV35, 602SO, SO-03J
Price About 220 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 170766 (v8)

GeekBench: 808 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: 1223:1 (nominal), 3.818 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 62dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 73dB
Audio quality Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 73h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sony Xperia XZs worth buying in 2026?

Sony Xperia XZs is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.3/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Sony Xperia XZs good for gaming?

Sony Xperia XZs scores 55/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia XZs?

Sony Xperia XZs has a 2,900 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Sony Xperia XZs have?

Sony Xperia XZs features a 5.20-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

Is Sony Xperia XZs water resistant?

Sony Xperia XZs is rated IP68. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.

How much RAM does Sony Xperia XZs have?

Sony Xperia XZs is available with 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia XZs?

Genze rates Sony Xperia XZs 5.3/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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