Sony Xperia XZs is another smartphone launched by Sony at the MWC 2017. It shares the same 19MP Motion Eye Camera as the Sony Xperia XZ Premium with up to 960 frames per second. Sony Xperia XZs however lacks the 4K HDR display, going with a 5.2-inch display instead with Full HD resolution.
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Sony Xperia XZs Key Specs & Features
- 5.2-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424ppi)
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Dual 19MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
- 32GB/64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side)
- 4G LTE (up to 450 Mbps download)
- 2900 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Display and Camera
Sony Xperia XZs features a different design compared to the Xperia XZ Premium. While the XZ Premium feature glass on the front and back, the Sony Xperia XZs is dropping the rear glass cover for metal. The entire front is still covered in Corning Gorilla Glass. It features a 5.2-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
The major highlight of the Sony Xperia XZs is that it is offering the same 19 megapixels Motion Eye camera on the flagship XZ Premium. The camera features laser and predictive phase detection autofocus. The camera can also record 4K Ultra HD videos at 30 frames per second, but if you go for 720p HD videos, frame rates can go as high as 960 frames per second for a more granular slow motion playback.
Sony Xperia XZs has a 13 megapixels front facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls. The Android phone is also dust resistant and waterproof.
Hardware and Software
Sony Xperia XZs runs Android 7.1 (Nougat) on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB RAM. You get to choose between 32GB and 64GB internal storage. Sony Xperia XZs supports Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB Type C port, dual-band Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE.
In Nigeria, the Sony Xperia XZs will support LTE on all networks including Etisalat, MTN, Glo, InterC, Smile, and NTel. Just like in the XZ Premium, the Sony Xperia XZs features a fingerprint sensor on the right side of the phone.
Pricing and availability
Sony Xperia XZs is not yet available in Nigeria, it is expected to begin its global launch in April. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or any country for that matter. When available, Sony Xperia XZs Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 230,000 Naira to 350,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia XZs Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia XZs:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: 2.15GHz dual-core & 1.6GHz dual-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
- GPU: Adreno 530
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
- Dimension: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 161 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.2-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 19MP Camera, 2160p @30fps ultra HD 4k Video, 720p @960 fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Predictive PDAF & Laser Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
- Front Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 450Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type C (USB 2.0)
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes (Stereo)
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2900 mAh Battery (Non-removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes (Quick Charge 3.0)