Sony x smartphones. New Sony Xperia X - Review of a smartphone that meets expectations

The Japanese company has launched a new smartphone Xperia Z on the mobile market, which will be very serious competition for current and future flagship devices. It is the first major manufacturer to use a 5-inch 1080p screen. In our review, we will try to tell you about the features of this smartphone.

So, let's start with the appearance of the Sony Xperia Z. It comes in a compact package that contains the smartphone itself, a USB cable, headphones, a 2 GB AC adapter (availability will depend on the region of delivery).

The gadget is easily recognizable as a Sony device with its angular design. Glass covers the front and back of the device, blue plastic is used on the sides, and the edges are rubberized. There are several covers, thanks to which the device is waterproof (IPX57 standard) and dustproof (IP55 standard).

The choice of materials also has negative aspects. So the glass quickly becomes covered with fingerprints and loses its brightness, but at the same time you can always wipe it.

The build quality is excellent: it seems that no squeaks, other sounds and backlash were detected during operation. Since there is glass on both sides, the smartphone is reliably protected from scratches.

The Xperia Z has a very standard set of functional elements above the screen - the speaker, front camera, touch sensors and the company logo. Below it are the touch-sensitive navigation buttons, which are part of the display, and a microphone.

On the right side are located - a volume control key, a power / lock button and a slot for a microSIM card, which is covered with a plastic cover. Unfortunately, there is no camera control key here. On the bottom right is the external speaker.

At the top, a 3.5 mm audio jack is hidden under a plastic cover.

On the left, you can see the microUSB port and microSD card slot under the covers, and under it the docking station connector.

The bottom end of the gadget is completely devoid of functional elements.

Finally, on the back cover you can see a 13MP camera, LED flash and a second microphone that serves for noise cancellation and for capturing stereo sound.

The dimensions of the device are 139x71x7.9 mm, and the weight is 146 g.

Performance and software

Sony Xperia Z is based on the Snapdragon APQ8064 S4 Pro chipset with a 4-core Krait processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz and an Adreno 320 graphics accelerator. The smartphone also has 2 GB of RAM. In general, the gadget will not disappoint in terms of performance and speed, resource-intensive games and applications just fly on it.

The device is running Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean OS. Built-in memory - 16 GB (there is a slot for microSD cards).

In the BenchMark Pi benchmark, which reflects single-threaded performance, the device under review takes the first place. The same results are demonstrated in LinPack, which focuses on multi-threaded performance.

Let's move on to the GLBenchmark 2.5 Egypt (1080poffscreen) test, which will allow us to test the graphics capabilities of the device. Sony's new product did not disappoint even here, almost catching up with the Find 5.

But most games will probably run at native resolution, so we ran the Epic Citadel benchmark, which uses Unreal Engine 3, which is hugely popular among mobile game makers. So this is a very important test. It was carried out at high quality settings and surprisingly, the gadget again took the first place.

We already thought that the smartphone would pass all tests perfectly, but the browser tests were not very successful for the Sony Xperia Z.

So in the SunSpider test, the device ended up at the bottom, overtaking only the Nexus 4 and Oppo Find 5. But in BrowserMark 2, the gadget took the second place, behind only Optimus G, which has a similar chipset, but a lower resolution. In the Vellamo HTML5 test, the device also came in second, losing only to the Galaxy Note II.

So, from the tests, let's move on to the communication capabilities of the Sony Xperia Z. The gadget has Wi-Fi, GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, supports FM radio, 3G and LTE networks.

There is a rich pre-installed software: browser, mail client, programs for integration with, navigation applications, audio and video players, etc.

Screen

Sony Xperia Z has a 5-inch TFT display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and 16 million colors.

The pixel density is 441 ppi.

You can really see the advantage over 720p displays with the naked eye, but the difference is not that big.

The new Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 technology will also improve video and image performance and perform better in bright sunlight.

Below is a specialized sunlight clarity test:

However, the screen is by no means perfect. First of all, the viewing angles are not very large. Of course, a step forward has been made compared to the Sony Xperia T, but very insignificant. So in this direction, Sony needs to work more carefully to catch up with the competition.

Also note that the display has not very good contrast and not very inspiring colors. Below is the test.

Camera

Sony Xperia Z is equipped with a 13.1-megapixel camera, which allows you to take pictures with a maximum resolution of 4128x3096 pixels. If you use the improved automatic mode by default, you will get a photo with a resolution of 3920x2940 pixels.

The difference between enhanced auto mode and normal mode with all auto settings is that the unit first tries to guess which scene you are trying to capture and adjusts all image parameters accordingly. This includes color saturation, contrast, metering mode. In the normal auto mode, only the exposure is set, but you can experiment with the rest of the settings.

The Sony Xperia Z offers all kinds of features including face detection, Smile Shutter, geotagging, touch capture and HDR mode.

In improved automatic mode, the smartphone takes good quality photos, although, in our opinion, the colors are a little oversaturated. The noise level is average, the dynamic range is good, and the contrast is excellent.

In general, we note that the results are quite good, although we did not find any noticeable advantages over the flagship 8-megapixel models.

Sample photos:

The Xperia Z is capable of capturing video at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. This model also provides an opportunity for video shooting, which sets it apart from most other smartphones.

The disappointment was that when recording a video, the gadget was able to take a photo with a 1-megapixel resolution. So last year's could capture full-resolution footage while recording video.

This, of course, is a minor minus, since the device is very good at doing basic things. The video has amazing detail. Bitrate hovers around 16 Mbps, which is a decent compromise between quality and file size.

Sample video:

Battery

The Sony Xperia Z uses a 2330 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery. One charge should be enough, according to the manufacturer, for 11 hours of talk time (GSM) and up to 14 hours via UMTS networks, up to 550 hours of standby time, up to 40 hours in music listening mode and up to 5.5 hours - in video viewing mode.

With an average smartphone load, the battery lasted for about a day.

Price

The price of Sony Xperia Z in the Russian market is 29,990 rubles.

Let's summarize the main disadvantages: low display contrast, non-removable battery, weak speaker.

Sony Xperia Z video review:

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Incentive to creativity

There is an old saying: "If there were butter and a chicken, a fool would cook." No offense will be said to anyone, but this humorous phrase is fully consistent with what Sony's phone is. Cameras based on state-of-the-art sensors and processors make it easy and simple to take almost professional photos, wherever you are - even at dusk or underwater! The footage can be immediately placed in the "cloud" to show to anyone who wants to. In addition, the developers have taken care of additional gadgets that can improve Sony's mobile phone so that taking photos and videos brings maximum positive emotions: removable lenses, sensitive microphones, "smart" tripods. Unleash your creativity to the fullest!

Cause for joy

Despite the outward severity, any Sony cell phone is packed with the latest technologies that make it possible to turn an ordinary mobile phone into a real star of the gaming world. Sony mobile phones are easily compatible with PlayStation, making the gameplay experience new and unknown. For example, you can see on your display how your friends are playing - their gameplay can be reflected on the phone screen.

Another Sony achievement is the excellent sound unit. The Walkman® trademark is well known to fans of perfect sound. Achieving almost Hi End sound on a mobile device is actually a great achievement!

The most pressing problem for everyone who spends most of their time in headphones is external noise, which greatly interferes with enjoying your favorite music. Sony cell phones are equipped with digital noise canceling technology that can reduce noise attack by 98%.

In addition to these delights, Sony also pleases its consumers with branded services for music lovers: the MusicUnlimited service allows you to download an unlimited amount of music, and the Walkman application helps you organize music libraries on devices. The ease of control of the device allows you to easily connect your Sony phone with branded speakers.

All colors of life

Surely you will want to buy a Sony phone in the Tsifrus online store after you become familiar with the BRAVIA technology. This is actually an impressive development!

Sony perfectionists know a lot about the details. And therefore a high-quality picture that does not fade in different lighting conditions has become a fix idea for them. The efforts of the engineers were crowned with a dizzying success - now any Sony phone, which you can buy without leaving your computer, is equipped with technology that allows you to enjoy the highest quality images. Initially, BRAVIA served faithfully in television systems, and finally it is introduced into telephones. It doesn't matter what you are viewing - a Hollywood blockbuster or your own photos that you just shot in your backyard. The picture will be incredibly realistic!

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Highly intelligent solutions for your comfort

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Functional features

Since 2012, after the buyout of Ericsson's share, Sony's phones have been called Sony Xperia and are designated by letters showing the direction of the functionality. Now there are budget models J, versions for various operators D, F, T, V, fashion solutions S, clamshell Z models and many others.

All Sony smartphones run Android OS, although in the first models they experimented with Windows. New items from the Sony brand:

• Xperia XZ Premium with waterproof Gorilla Glass 5. Features a 910fps Motion Eye camera. 4K HDR display, Exmor ™ RS camera. Self-learning Sony phone with "Xperia Actions", with Smart Stamina energy saving optimization
• Xperia XZs Super slow motion with three sensors for shooting in any challenging environment. Waterproof case with transparent cover that does not need to be opened.
• Xperia XA1 Ultra with 6-inch display, 21.5 megapixel camera, hybrid autofocus, optical stabilization, intelligent flash.
• The Xperia XA1 features a 23MP Exmor RS sensor, a wide-angle lens, and Smart Cleaner that automatically disables unused apps and clears cache to free up memory.
• Sony Xperia L1. 5.5-inch display, 4-core processor and 2GB of RAM.

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The best Sony smartphones with a good camera

The Japanese manufacturer is a major supplier of sensors for many mobile device manufacturers. This fact alone allows us to be sure that the photographic capabilities of Sony devices are at the proper level. Most users will be satisfied with the camera of any phone presented in this rating. But for users who love photography and are busy with image editing, just good sensors are not enough. Taking into account the needs of all our readers, we have selected two devices whose cameras can be a good alternative to amateur cameras.

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1. Sony Xperia X

If you want to buy the best smartphone under 20,000 rubles, then the Xperia X model is an ideal candidate for purchase. Sony has invested all its skill and many years of experience in this device, so the phone justifies its price by 100%. The device is based on the Snapdragon 650 processor with two 1.8 GHz cores and 4 1.2 GHz cores. For the graphics in the Xperia X, the Adreno 510 video chip is responsible, operating at a frequency of 550 MHz, and there are 3 and 32 gigabytes of RAM and permanent storage, respectively. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not take care of installing a sufficiently capacious battery for such "hardware", therefore, with active use, the mobile phone will have to be recharged quite often. At the same time, fast charging functions are not provided here, although the SoC supports this option. But the main 23-megapixel camera and the speed of the fingerprint scanner are pleasantly surprising. In reviews of the smartphone, users also highlight the 5-inch matrix with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and the NFC module as an advantage of the Xperia X.

Advantages:

• productive hardware platform;
• stylish design and high-quality assembly;
• great cameras and a good screen;
• durable metal body;
• one of the best front cameras;
• many useful applications of our own design;
• high accuracy of the fingerprint scanner;
• the presence of the NFC module.

Flaws:

• there is no fast charging;
• capacity of the battery taking into account the characteristics.

2. Sony Xperia X Compact

Sony takes a responsible approach to the creation of each of its products, therefore, adding the word “Compact” to the name of a previously released smartphone, the Japanese brand really means a reduced, not a simplified version. For example, the Xperia X Compact is almost a complete analogue of the device described above, but the large smartphone screen has been replaced by a 4.6-inch display with HD resolution instead of Full HD. Other differences include the replacement of the 13-megapixel front camera with a 5-megapixel module, a slightly increased battery capacity up to 2700 mAh and the introduction of the fast charging function. Otherwise, we have the same inexpensive, but good smartphone with excellent build quality.

Advantages:

• productive "filling";
• excellent main camera;
• high-quality assembly;
• attractive austere design;
• battery life;
• fast charging function;
• fast fingerprint scanner.

Flaws:

• average quality screen;
• relatively quiet speaker.

Video review of Sony Xperia X Compact

The best smartphones from Sony with two SIM cards

In Western countries, devices for two SIMs are not in great demand. But in Russia and the CIS countries, such devices are considered the most popular. The presence of a tray for two SIM cards in the phone allows you to use the most profitable tariff plans that provide maximum convenience when communicating with friends, colleagues and relatives. Thanks to this same parameter, travelers can not abandon their main mobile operator by purchasing a card from a local company. Sony is well aware of these needs of the target audience, releasing almost every of its models in a dual SIM version.

1. Sony Xperia XA1 Dual

In the first place in the review of smartphones with 2 SIM cards, we placed a high-quality phone with a price of up to 15,000 rubles. The Xperia XA1 Dual is available in Black, White, Gold and Pink color options. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat, and the Helio P20 and Mali-T880 processor is responsible for computing and graphics in the mobile phone. RAM and permanent memory in the Xperia XA1 Dual is installed 3 GB (LPDDR4X, 1600 MHz) and 32 GB (eMMC). One of the key advantages of the reviewed model, buyers call the camera: the IMX300 module with a light sensitivity of 100-6400 ISO, an aperture of f / 2.0 and a resolution of 23 MP. The Sony smartphone supports fast charging and is equipped with a USB Type-C port. The disadvantages of the Xperia XA1 Dual include the lack of a fingerprint scanner, low sensitivity of the touchscreen along the edges of the display, and a plastic back cover.

Advantages:

• high-quality 5-inch HD matrix;
• balanced hardware platform;
• excellent main camera;
• high build quality;
• support for fast charging;
• excellent autonomy;
• carefully thought out design;
• small size and weight.

Flaws:

• there is no fingerprint scanner;
• the screen does not respond well to touches at the edges;
• plastic back cover is easily scratched.

2. Sony Xperia XZs Dual

Another good smartphone from Sony is the Xperia XZs Dual. This device costs an average of 25,000 rubles, which is a good offer considering its capabilities. It uses a high-quality main camera IMX400 with good sensitivity, 1/4000 s shutter speed, f / 2.0 aperture and a resolution of 19 megapixels. The main module boasts optical stabilization, wide-angle lenses and the function of recording HD clips at 960 frames / s. The front module in this device is 13-megapixel.

The hardware of the Xperia ZXs is represented by the Snapdragon 820 processor and the Adreno 530 video chip. RAM and ROM in a high-quality smartphone with 2 SIM cards are installed 4 and 64 gigabytes, respectively. Thanks to the 5.2-inch Full HD matrix installed in the reviewed device and a 2900 mAh battery, the user can count on excellent autonomy. It supports fast charging via the USB Type-C port. However, the standard of the latter is only 2.0, which is unforgivable for a phone released in 2017.

Advantages:

• amazing camera quality and stabilization;
• excellent color reproduction and high brightness of the screen;
• powerful hardware platform;
• support for fast charging function;
• long battery life;
• the presence of the NFC module;
• fast work of the system;
• fast fingerprint scanner.

Flaws:

• no critical remarks were found.

Video review Sony Xperia XZs

The best Sony smartphones with a powerful battery

In an effort to make their phones as thin as possible, many manufacturers install small-capacity batteries in them. As a result, the device has to be charged every day, and with active use of the smartphone for movies, games, navigation or surfing the Internet, the battery can be completely discharged in the middle of the day. In order not to face such an unpleasant situation, you should look closely at smartphones with powerful batteries. There are many devices of this class in the Sony lineup, among which the following three phones deserve special attention, in the opinion of our editors.

1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Any power user knows well that Sony is a good smartphone manufacturer. But with the Xperia XZ Premium, the manufacturer has managed to surpass all the expectations of its fans. In stores, this device is offered at a price of 34 thousand rubles. For such a price, Sony offers users a powerful hardware platform, represented by a modern Snapdragon 835 processor, Adreno 540 graphics and 4 gigabytes of RAM, a capacious 3230 mAh battery with support for fast charging, as well as a USB Type-C port of 3.1 standard and dust and moisture protection of the case according to the IP68 standard. ...
There are no complaints about the Xperia XZ Premium mobile phone in terms of multimedia capabilities. With a 5.5-inch 4K resolution and 700 cd / m2 high brightness display, the device is ideal for gaming, photography, TV and movie lovers. Moreover, high-quality stereo speakers contribute to the maximum immersion in all types of entertainment.

Of course, traditionally for Sonya, everything here is also excellent with cameras. The main sensor in the smartphone is the IMX400 with an f / 2.0 aperture and a resolution of 19.2 MP. This module is capable of not only taking first-class pictures, but also boasts laser autofocus, optical stabilization and the ability to record HD video at an impressive frame rate of 960 fps. The front-facing camera features a 13MP Exmor RS sensor for superb selfies.

Advantages:

• dedicated audio chip;
• powerful hardware platform;
• excellent cameras;
• stylish appearance;
• high-quality assembly;
• support for fast charging;
• USB-C 3.14
• protection according to the IP68 standard;
• Bright Ultra HD display with 138% sRGB coverage;
• convenient control buttons;
• over the air upgrade to Android Oreo.

Flaws:

• absent.

2. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Next up is the stylish Xperia Z5 Premium. In terms of price-quality ratio, this smartphone is the best in this category. However, it cannot be called an ideal choice due to the hardware chosen by the manufacturer. Of course, the Adreno 430 graphics and Snapdragon 810 processor handle any heavy gaming well. Sufficient can also be called 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. All this ensures that when using the device for movies, music, the Internet and communication, the user will get the most out of it. But in resource-intensive applications, the 810th "dragon" heats up very much, which should be taken into account by fans of mobile gaming. Fortunately, this is the only significant disadvantage of the Xperia Z5 Premium for its price. Otherwise, according to customer reviews, the smartphone is ideal for any task. So before us is one of the few devices with 4K resolution, which, with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, provides an impressive pixel density of 801 ppi. The main 23-megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom is also good news. The battery in the reviewed model has a good capacity of 3430 mAh. But the device is charged via the outdated micro-USB port. However, this disadvantage is forgivable for a mobile phone, because it was announced more than 2 years ago.

Advantages:

• the quality of the main camera;
• the presence of the NFC module;
• excellent autonomy;
• fast fingerprint scanner;
• Clear Audio + function;
• optical zoom 5x;
• stunning 4K display;
• protection against water;
• smart and functional.

Flaws:

• easily soiled case;
• aggressive brightness control;
• strong heating of the processor.

3. Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual

The Xperia XA Ultra Dual closes the rating of Sony smartphones. This is a stylish model with a tray for two SIM-cards, a 6-inch Full HD matrix, and an NFC module. A 2700 mAh battery is installed here, which is quite enough for the hardware installed in the device. However, the Helio P10 and Mali-T860 may not be able to handle all modern games, so fans of mobile entertainment should take a closer look at one of the above models. What buyers will definitely have no complaints about is the amount of RAM. Installed here 3 GB will be enough for any task, which is not least provided by excellent optimization. But 16 gigabytes of built-in storage, part of which is occupied by the system, may not even be enough to install all the necessary programs. Will delight the popular smartphone lovers of mobile photography. The main camera in this unit is represented by a high-quality 21.5 MP module with f / 2.4 aperture and optical stabilization. For the bezel, the manufacturer opted for a 16MP sensor, which guarantees great selfies.

Advantages:

• large diagonal;
• amazing cameras;
• high-quality assembly;
• comfortable shell;
• good autonomy;
• NFC support.

Flaws:

• the amount of built-in memory;
• plastic back cover;
• sound quality.

Which smartphone from Sony to buy

Experts recommend when choosing a smartphone from Sony to determine several key parameters that are of paramount importance to you. Among them are the number of SIM cards, camera quality, display resolution and diagonal, hardware platform power, battery capacity, body materials, and so on. Thanks to the vast range of smartphones from the Japanese manufacturer, you can purchase a device that perfectly suits your needs at a reasonable price.

The Sony brand is one of the leading brands in the global technology market. Not surprisingly, Sony smartphones are gaining more and more popularity among lovers of modern functional gadgets.

Sony smartphones - the perfect balance of price and quality

The line of Sony Xperia smartphones is a modern and functional device with an interesting design and based on. This system is one of the most used operating systems in many types of technology, which makes it possible to use the technical capabilities of the gadget at full capacity.

Despite the fact that until recently the production of smartphones was far from the main focus of the Sony concern, over the past few years this brand has been quite successful in the production of these gadgets.

The main quality indicators for any smartphone are several main characteristics:

• processor power;
• the amount of RAM;
• the amount of internal memory;
• battery capacity;
• screen diagonal;
• characteristics of the main and front camera.

Knowing what exactly you want to get from the device, you can choose a gadget for yourself that will fully meet your needs, including among the Sony Xperia models.

For example, if you just need for telephone conversations, then there is no point in choosing a very powerful and fast gadget with a high-definition camera. But if you love streaming, constantly use social networks and try to capture your every step, then a gadget with high technical characteristics will become your best friend.

Features of the choice of Sony Xperia

Our online store Tsifrus offers the widest range of Sony Xperia gadgets not only in Moscow, but also in other cities of Russia. Here you can buy a smartphone with those characteristics that will ideally meet your needs.

The range includes the most popular Sony Xperia models at the most affordable prices. All you need is determined by the main characteristics:

• number of SIM cards - 1 or 2;
• RAM - from 2 to 6 GB;
• built-in memory - from 16 to 64 GB;
• screen diagonal - from 4.6 to 6 inches;
• main camera resolution - from 13 to 23 megapixels;
• front camera resolution - from 5 to 16 megapixels.

Having decided on the main parameters that will be most convenient for you, you can easily choose the required smartphone model. And if your gadget turned out to be more expensive than you expected, then in Tsifrus you can buy a smartphone on credit on favorable terms.