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The Sony Xperia XZ Premium smartphone has not only a modern appearance, but also powerful hardware. The new generation Snapdragon 835 processor, which currently has no competitors, is responsible for performance. In addition, the new product has a 5.5-inch screen with excellent 4K resolution and highly sensitive cameras, capable of replacing a camera in many cases. Below is a review in which we will try to figure out whether the gadget is worth its price.

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What's included in the Sony Xperia XZ Premium package

In the compact box, along with the smartphone, there is an AC adapter that is used to charge the gadget, and a USB cable that is used to connect the product to a computer. There is also a miniature device for removing memory cards from the tray and stereo headphones. Like all the company's products, the smartphone comes with a user manual and a warranty card.

Design Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The screen occupies 69.65% of the front side area. There are no mechanical buttons under the display; interface keys are used to control device functions. At the top there is traditionally an auxiliary camera lens, a notification LED and a speaker, which, in tandem with the main one, participates in music playback and creates surround sound. On the left side there is a hybrid slot for SIM cards and microSD, protected from dust and moisture by a plastic plug. The tray is designed to connect two nanoSim cards or one SIM card and a memory card.

On the right side there is an oblong power activation button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, a volume rocker and a key with which you can take photos or videos. At the bottom there is a USB port for connecting to a computer and charger, and a microphone. At the top there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset. In the upper left part of the rear surface the manufacturer installed:

• the main camera lens, protected around the perimeter by a steel ring to protect the lens from minor mechanical damage;
• photo flash;
• laser autofocus sensors;
• IR remote control emitter.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: specifications

• aspect ratio - 16:9;
• color depth - 24 bits;
• The color palette according to the sRGB standard is 138%.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium hardware

• microSD;
• microSDHC;
• microSDXC.

According to Google statistics, as of May 2017, the number of devices running AndroidNougat is 7.7% of all Android devices in the world and their number continues to grow by an average of 2.2% per month. Due to the peculiarities of the OS, it is possible to use a large number of paid and free applications that can be downloaded from PlayMarket.

Cameras and multimedia Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The module uses a 6-lens GLens lens with a minimum focal length of 4 mm, capable of macro photography from a distance of 12 cm. For high-quality camera operation, the manufacturer has provided laser autofocus and an IR-RGB sensor located next to the flash. Laser focusing is used for objects located in close proximity to the lens. Phase detection autofocus is used for long distance shooting. The IR-RGB system optimally sets white balance with different powers of artificial light sources, resulting in images with excellent color rendition.

Among other hardware features, I would like to note the unique shutter mechanism, which allows you to clearly photograph moving objects, and an additional button located on the right side of the smartphone body. If you hold the button for a long time, the camera is activated even when the screen is turned off; if you press it briefly, the shutter is released. In the settings you can set the volume control as zoom.

The camera can shoot in automatic or manual mode. With the first method, you need to press a button, and the electronics will do the rest. In the second mode, it is possible to set the required shutter speed in the range from 0.0002 to 1 second, change the white balance, perform exposure compensation, and smoothly adjust the focus.

Photos in daylight are clear, without blurring in the corners. When shooting at night, the noise reduction system is activated and at 100% zoom, small details are “eaten up”. One of the advantages of the camera is the function of shooting video in slow motion, while the image quality is reduced to HD and the sound is turned off. In return, it becomes possible to see the grace of movement inaccessible to the human eye under normal conditions. The flash operates in four modes:

• filling;
• automatic;
• eliminating the “red eye” effect;
• flashlight.

For selfies and video calls, Skype has a widescreen 13 MP camera. The sensitivity of the module is enough to take photographs with a resolution of 4160x3120 pixels and create videos in FullHD quality. The secondary camera is equipped with a number of functions, including a filter that smooths out wrinkles on the skin, a smile detection option and a self-timer mode that responds to gestures.

The model is equipped with stereo speakers that provide loud and rich sound. As befits the flagship of the XPERIA line, the smartphone uses S-Force Front Surround technology, providing three-dimensional virtual sound. The presence of the ANO function allows you to determine the type of connected headset and automatically set the necessary sound settings. Many users consider the lack of an FM tuner to be a disadvantage. Built-in video and audio players support AAC, MP3, MP4, MPEG and many other file formats.

Communication Sony Xperia XZ Premium

• A-GPS;
• BriDou;
• Glonass.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium battery review

To increase battery life, the manufacturer has provided a special economical STAMINA mode, which reduces the performance of the gadget and reduces the speed of information transfer in the background. The Qnovo Adapting Charging technology used significantly increases battery life.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: price and release date

Having familiarized yourself with the technical characteristics and functionality of the gadget, you can highlight the positive and negative aspects of the model. The advantages definitely include a modern, powerful new generation processor, a sensitive fingerprint scanner, a high degree of protection that allows you to safely use your smartphone on the beach or in the shower, as well as a unique screen resolution. Considering that the model is positioned as the flagship of the XPERIA series, there are a number of shortcomings that spoil the overall impression of the gadget:

• despite the use of a new generation camera, the quality of shooting leaves much to be desired;
• the price of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium smartphone, although it meets the specifications, is too high;
• for a device of this class, the battery used has a low capacity;
• soiling of the case;
• heating of the device during prolonged use of energy-intensive applications;
• no QuickCharge included in the package.

In the first part of the Xperia XZ Premium review: battery and autonomy rating, display tests, processor characteristics, headphone sound quality and interfaces.

GSMArena's Xperia XZ Premium review should answer two main questions. How good is a display with HDR10 support and 4K resolution, and is the innovative Motion Eye camera with its own RAM module capable of creating a small revolution in the world of mobile photography and video shooting? Of interest is the battery life of the smartphone, because a 3230 mAh battery will have to power the screen with Ultra HD resolution.

There are no questions or doubts regarding speed. The Xperia XZ Premium on the Snapdragon 835 will be among the leaders in all benchmarks, and whether the phone takes the top lines of the ratings is, by and large, not so important. Its performance is definitely enough for even the most demanding and picky user.

In the first part of the Xperia XZ Premium review:

• Battery rating and operating time on a single charge.
• Display testing.
• A short analysis of smartphone hardware with benchmarks.
• Checking the sound quality of headphones is a section of the Xperia XZ Premium review for real audiophiles.
• Wireless technologies, interface.
• Interim results.

Xperia XZ Premium: battery specifications and autonomy rating

The 2017 flagships have no luck with batteries. None received a battery with a capacity of at least 4000 mAh, and the record holder according to the passport is Huawei P10 Plus with 3750 mAh. An analysis of the power systems of top models can be found in the material.

In this light, the Xperia XZ Premium no longer looks like a smartphone with a weak battery. Certainly, 3230 mAh It’s not a dream come true, but the figure doesn’t stand out from its competitors. With the Snapdragon 835 chipset, created using 10 nm technology, the phone is provided with a normal battery rating, the only question is how will watching videos with 4K resolution affect the battery life?

Tests conducted by GSMArena experts showed that things are going well with the overall autonomy rating. 72 hours- a normal result, exactly repeating the indicator of such competitors as LG G6 or Huawei P10. In talk mode on 3G networks, the Xperia XZ Premium can work for more than 18 hours.

With an active modem and screen (web surfing), the smartphone lasts about 10 hours, which is also good. An important note must be made here: when working online, as in any other operating mode of the Xperia XZ Premium, the screen switches to Full HD resolution, which significantly reduces the load on the hardware. Accordingly, battery consumption is reduced.

The display goes to 2160 x 3840 resolution only when viewing 4K content. Watching video in UHD resolution is the most critical mode for smartphone autonomy. Tests confirm this - when watching 4K video, the XZ Premium holds a charge for about 8 hours, and this is the worst indicator for 2017 flagships. When compared with the top models of 2016, we see that in video viewing mode, the XZ Premium was ahead of only two phones: Google Pixel and LG V20.

Sony's new flagship supports fast charging Quick Charge 3.0, which resuscitates the battery from 0 to 42% in half an hour. Adaptive charging mode supported Qnovo and proprietary technology Battery Care, designed to extend the life of the battery by 200-300 recharge cycles.

For critical situations, a mode is provided Ultra Stamina, in which most applications are disabled, and one desktop remains with access to the phone book, messages, clock and several other important functions. To enable Ultra Stamina, you will have to restart your phone. To rationally save energy, a less radical measure is provided - the Stamina, which disables vibration, GPS and other not very useful options.

XZ Premium: Specifications and Display Test Results

The XZ Premium's display specs are impressive: resolution 2160 x 3840 when diagonal 5.5 inches gives a stunning pixel density 806 ppi. Proprietary Triluminos and X-Reality technologies improve picture quality (brightness, saturation, contrast) on the screen IPS LCD when viewing photos and videos. HDR10 support provides fantastic richness of vivid colors with smooth gradients and an indescribable play of light and shadow when viewing appropriate (HDR) content. All that remains is to make sure that all technologies work as they should.

What do the tests say? In short, the display is good, but not without its shortcomings. In the Xperia XZ Premium review, GSMArena experts note that the image quality when viewing standard content (SDR) is not much different from HDR video, but overall the picture is excellent. Measuring instruments can detect differences, but the human eye can hardly.

The correct color rendering is also not impressive. The average color accuracy coefficient in sRGB mode, which, in theory, should be as close as possible to the standard, was 4.9 . When switching to standard mode, color accuracy improves slightly and DeltaE drops to 4.6 (the lower the DeltaE, the better). However, both indicators are far from ideal; you can compare them with DeltaE of the 2016/2017 flagships using the previous link to the display review.

Readability in the sun could have been better if not for the mirror surface of the smartphone. The body of the Xperia XZ Premium, including the front panel, does not actively reflect light, which is why the readability of the display noticeably deteriorates. The readability factor is much lower than the Xperia XZs without mirror polishing.

Readability in the sun

Xperia XZ Premium: hardware specifications

XZ Premium allocated 4 GB operational and 64 GB internal memory, and so much has already been said about the Snapdragon 835 processor that there is nothing to add. In short, the chipset is manufactured according to the 10 nm process technology. The 8-core processor is built on the Kryo 280 CPU architecture. The cores are divided into 2 clusters: powerful ones are overclocked to 2.45 GHz, energy efficient operate at clock speed 1.9 GHz. Graphics accelerator - Adreno 540.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: sound quality

It's strange that the company that once invented the legendary Walkman can't get crystal clear headphone sound from its smartphones. Problems with uniform signal amplification and nonlinear distortion can be seen in all representatives of the Xperia line, from flagships to mid-range and budget products.

The Xperia XZ Premium smartphone is no exception to the rule. When connected to an external amplifier via a 3.5 mm audio jack, noticeable (in relation to this listening mode) harmonic and intermodulation distortions appear. When you connect headphones, intermodulation distortion increases, which has an extremely negative effect on the subjective perception of sound. Another problem appears - uneven signal amplification at high and low frequencies.

In their review of the Xperia XZ Premium, GSMArena journalists described the sound as excellent, but noting the insufficient volume and the shortcomings listed above, they added that the sound quality cannot be called “reference or worthy of a flagship.” Especially the flagship with the Premium index.

Xperia XZ Premium: wireless technologies, interfaces

The latest modem is responsible for wireless Internet in the Xperia XZ Premium LTE Cat.16, which can receive data at hurricane speeds 1 Gbit/s. True, there are no mobile networks supporting such speeds anywhere yet, but the fact remains.

From a practical point of view, it is of greater interest Bluetooth 5. Fifth generation Bluetooth operates over a wider range of frequencies, transmits data at twice the speed and, in theory, can communicate over a distance of up to 100 meters. Thanks to the high speed, it is possible to listen to lossless formats wirelessly without losing quality. The advantages of Bluetooth 5 include a more stable and high-quality signal, an economical low energy mode, new encryption protocols, and the ability to connect two devices to the phone at once.

For fans of analogue audio, a 3.5 mm audio jack was left, although, as we have already said, the Xperia XZ Premium audio system as a whole is not distinguished by outstanding linearity. Wired communication is provided USB Type-C v.3.1. There is no FM radio in the phone, but there is NFC and it supports working in Wi-Fi networks 5 GHz.

Interim results of the Xperia XZ Premium review

So, we can already answer some of the questions raised in the introduction. The Xperia XZ Premium's display is very good when it comes to 4K video playback. In everyday life, you won't get any benefit from UHD resolution because the phone defaults to Full HD resolution. The quality of the picture is a little poor, as is readability in the sun.

The autonomy rating of the Xperia XZ Premium can be called normal. The smartphone will withstand an eventful day, and you can’t ask for more from modern flagships. Performance? There are no surprises here, the speed is high, as you would expect. The sound quality in the headphones is above average by the standards of the mid-price segment, but far from ideal by the standards of flagships.

In the second part of the Xperia XZ Premium review, we talk about design, body materials, camera and software. Stay with us, follow the publications, we are always glad to see you on the pages of Five-Inches!

And everything that we want to see.

Update | 01/28/2018

The Sony smartphone has passed FCC certification with a 5.7-inch screen but a surprisingly small physical size compared to most Sony phones. However, it may get rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack.

So we really want to see a new design for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 2 and luckily, it looks like we're in for it as not only has Sony's exec claimed that some of the upcoming smartphones will get a new design, but the specs also list dimensions that confirm the design changes.

Big screen

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium's 5.46-inch screen isn't the smallest, but to really make full use of its 4K resolution it really needs to get bigger, and with competitors like , a larger diagonal would help the Xperia XZ Premium 2 compete .

It doesn't have to get huge, but the move to 5.8 inches could make a big difference, especially if Sony can shrink the screen panels to keep the physical size roughly the same.

Less software bloat

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is weighed down by a plethora of pre-installed apps, many of which duplicate functionality from Google apps (which are also present on the phone) or are simply not very useful.

With the new Sony Xperia XZ Premium 2, we'd like fewer bells and whistles, with a pure version of Android. Considering that the whole application store makes it quite easy and quick to fill out any problems, so the main applications are enough for us, without duplicates.

Dual camera

The XZ Premium offered a good camera, but an additional lens could make it even better.

Sony's flagship phones tend to have decent cameras, and the Xperia XZ Premium is no exception. In our review, we noted the camera's impressive Slo-Mo and ability to capture a lot of detail, but it's just one lens against dual-camera competitors we wish Sony would follow suit.

The dual lens isn't just a marketing gimmick, as it could unlock new features including lossless optical zoom, which could benefit the Xperia XZ Premium 2.

More power!

The Xpreia XZ Premium offered plenty of performance, but early rumors suggest the new model won't get an updated chipset or increased RAM, which could be disappointing not only because it's reasonable to expect a performance boost from the new model, but also because at the time of the phone's release, The specifications will seem frankly outdated for a high-quality phone.

So, hopefully this rumor is wrong and the Xperia XZ Premium 2 does see a performance boost. We would like to see a smartphone with the new Snapdragon 845 chipset. RAM may remain at 4 GB, but we will not refuse to increase this figure.

SlotSIM cards

It's a small point, but in our Xperia XZ Premium review we noted that the SIM card slot is extremely fiddly, so we'd like to see it redesigned on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 2.

It's not something most people will need to interact with often, but that doesn't mean the SIM card slot shouldn't be of decent quality.

Don't need a 4K display? , probably also on the way.

XZ Premium is a smartphone that literally blew up the MWC 2017 exhibition. Everyone was talking about it, first of all, because of the unprecedented ability to record crazy Slow-Mo, and secondly, because of the use of the top-end Snapdragon 835 processor.

We bring to your attention a review of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. In it we will figure out whether the latest flagship from SONY is good and whether it is worth the money, which is not small. We also suggest looking at others.

Price and main characteristics

In Russia, a smartphone sells for about 55,000 rubles; for this money, the buyer will receive a device with the following characteristics:

Display: 5.5-inch IPS with a resolution of 2160x3840 pixels, covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5;
processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835;
RAM: 4 GB;
internal memory: 64 + micro SD flash cards up to 256 GB;
camera: front - 13 MP; main - 19 MP with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5-axis stabilization;
communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, LTE;
battery: 3230 mAh with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

Equipment and appearance

XZ Premium is made in the signature SONY design. Its body is made of glass (front and back) and a metal side frame, the main surfaces are covered with a high-quality oleophobic layer, but the device still collects fingerprints. The case has an angular shape, but its frames are rounded, which improves the ergonomics of the device.

In addition to classic colors, the XZ Premium is available in glossy black, blue and chrome. All paint options look great and it’s really hard to take your eyes off. By the way, the smartphone is protected from moisture and dust according to the IP68 standard.

The last few Sony flagships have been, as they say, quite good. They could be submerged in water, took good pictures, and were not inferior in performance to their competitors. But despite this, the devices did not become popular. This year's Xperia lineup has something of a brilliant flagship in the form of the XZ Premium (a continuation of the Z5 Premium that arrived in 2015). Several of its features and capabilities are, on paper, significantly superior to rivals' top-end devices. Let's figure out how noticeable this difference is in real use.

Equipment and first impressions

Fans of unboxing have practically nothing to do here, because the flagship gadget comes in a very ordinary box with a couple of Xperia logos. The smartphone comes with a cable and charger. Alas, we only got the device itself and the cable, but the power supply was missing.

What's really unusual is the smartphone itself. We visited the “mirror” version. Absolutely everyone who saw the device for the first time noted the shiny body. The manufacturer has clearly achieved a certain WOW effect. The second thing that is immediately noticeable is that the device will only be clean after the box. And maintaining it in its original form quickly gets boring. In everyday use, it will almost always be covered with fingerprints and small debris from pockets.

Design and usability

Describing Sony smartphones is becoming an increasingly boring task every year, because their appearance remains virtually unchanged. Yes, the arrangement of individual elements varies from model to model, but only avid fans of the brand will be able to notice these changes. Otherwise, there is absolutely nothing new. And yet, the gadget looks decent, in my opinion. In addition to the “mirror” version, there are classic black and pink body colors.

The XZ Premium consists of three main materials: the front and back panels are glass (Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides), the top and bottom parts are made of aluminum, and the sides are made of plastic. However, it cannot be said that it all looks bad or has assembly flaws. Another thing is practicality. After all, the device is quite large and slippery. I don’t really want to cover it with a cover, but it still won’t hurt for safety. True, in this case, even without this, a large smartphone will become even larger. After all, its dimensions are: 156×77×7.9 mm, and its weight is 191 grams. Globally, these are the dimensions of the level, and the diagonals of the displays are the same - 5.5 inches.

There was clearly no attempt to please aesthetes who love neat corners and discreet frames. While the sides still fit nicely into the palm, the lower polished edges on the metal are quite sharp. While most manufacturers are trying to make the bezels around the display smaller and smaller, Sony followed in the footsteps of Apple and did not skimp on the “wrapping” of the display. But this made it possible to place front stereo speakers, which are also not blocked by anything while watching videos or playing games.

The manufacturer distinguished itself twice with buttons. Firstly, the fingerprint scanner is located in the power key, which is located on the side. A very unusual solution, because almost all other manufacturers have placed the sensor either on the “back” or under the display. In addition, the option is not the most convenient, but you can get used to it, especially since the scanner itself works great. Secondly, Sony still has a two-way button to control the camera. It's hard to say how much better this option is than just tapping on the screen, but it's nice to have the choice. All other controls are located in familiar places and you won’t have to search for them for a long time.

The not-so-comfortable edges at the bottom and top don’t feel the best in your hands. And the size of the smartphone is such that it is not convenient to put it in every pocket. The case cannot be called practical either, because it is very easily soiled, and I wouldn’t really want to test its impact resistance. There is moisture resistance (IP65/68), but the gadget cannot be completely submerged under water, although it should survive rain without any problems.

Display

The Xperia XZ Premium could have accommodated a larger diagonal screen, but Sony opted for a 5.5-inch matrix. And the main thing about it is the resolution, which reaches 4K (3840x2160 pixels), while the pixel density is an impressive 800 ppi. The XZ Premium display does show a very clear picture, but in my opinion, if it were Full HD, it wouldn’t make much of a difference. But it is important to note that the entire interface, applications, photos and videos are redrawn (upscaled) to 4K resolution. This is an important difference from, in which, on the contrary, the interface and programs were re-rendered for Full HD, and the maximum resolution was available only for video.

In addition, the XZ Premium has HDR support (along with TRILUMINOS Display and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer technologies), which improves image quality. If earlier with Sony matrices it made sense to change the color display settings, now there is no such need. The picture is not cold, it is a little warmer than normal by eye. And even with this, in comparison with other well-calibrated screens, I don’t want to change anything. And if necessary, in the settings you can select a preset with gamma or “tweak” RGB. Subjectively, the standard display mode is very good and does not require any intervention.

Similarly, the Xperia XZ Premium display has enough backlight for any situation. Moreover, the light sensor works perfectly. During the time spent with the smartphone, I never once had the desire to tighten the backlight. There are no complaints about the sensor either. Probably the only thing missing was an “evening” mode that would reduce the display of shades of blue. This function is already available in many even inexpensive devices, and in a premium smartphone you already expect to get this out of the box.

Sound

As mentioned earlier, the Xperia XZ Premium comes with dual speakers. They are not very suitable for listening to music, however, they sound loud enough. But for watching video they are more than enough: the sound is directed at the user from both sides, and due to the wide frames there are no problems with overlap and distortion. You will still have to use headphones for music. For example, my Ultimate Ears with a smartphone sound great, even playing regular mp3 files.

Of course, the device is also good for conversations. Since the earpiece is one of the two main ones, you can hear your interlocutor without much effort. The microphone transmits a little more noise than we would like, but there is nothing critical about it.

Hardware platform and software

Inside, the Xperia XZ Premium has everything as it should: an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with Adreno 540 video. The RAM capacity is 4 GB, and the 64 GB drive can be supplemented with a memory card up to 256. However, if you need to use two SIM cards, you will have to be content only built-in storage. But the performance today can be said to be top-notch.

The tests already show values ​​that simply do not make sense to compare with anything. Flagship devices are really powerful and it becomes difficult to load them if the software works as it should. In the case of the Xperia XZ Premium, the impressions were only positive. From simple applications to jumping from games to instant messengers and back again, everything is easy for a smartphone. It doesn't even get particularly hot. Naturally, I really enjoyed using this device.

The test device is equipped with Android 7.1.1 with an almost stock interface, which is supplemented only by some add-ons from Sony. These are pre-installed proprietary applications for news and multimedia, as well as system search, which can be called up by swiping down on the desktop.

Overall, the device works almost perfectly. The interface is drawn without any visible hitches, and the animation seems even faster than necessary. On the other hand, when compared with top-end gadgets from other manufacturers, there is nothing supernatural in the XZ Premium; the performance and available software do not beat its rivals in any way. Today, almost all top models work quickly.

Autonomy

The Xperia XZ Premium has a 3230 mAh battery. While using the device, it withstood a day of operation without any problems. Even with long trips and the navigator turned on, the smartphone confidently lasted until the night with a small amount of charge left. The screen operating time was 5.5 hours a day.

In the PCMark test the result is very good - 8 hours 17 minutes. Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to find out how long it takes to fully charge from the included charger. But given the support for QuickCharge 3.0, we can assume that we wouldn't have to wait long. And in case there is no outlet nearby, Sony still has STAMINA power saving modes: normal and “ultra”, which will not just slightly limit the processor, but will completely leave access to a few applications and turn off everything except cellular communications.

Xperia XZ Premium cameras

Another feature that sets the Xperia XZ Premium apart from the rest is the camera. And if the resolution of the sensors is unlikely to surprise (19 MP went to the main camera and 13 to the front one), then the ability to make slow-motion videos at a speed of 960 FPS sounds impressive. But let's start in order.

The main camera of the Xperia XZ Premium natively takes pictures in 17 MP resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The photos come out great during the day. It's a pleasure to watch them on a large monitor. Some pictures come out very colorful and clear. But it’s better to verify the result on the spot; the sensor, for example, can overexpose the sky. Despite the fact that the camera is indeed very fast (as promised on) and has a 5-axis stabilizer, it is not always possible to take a clear shot, especially if there are moving objects. In the evening, the number of defects in photographs increases, which is due to the autofocus, and indoors under artificial lighting the white balance is not always determined correctly.

But this is not the most interesting thing, because the Xperia XZ Premium camera can not only record 4K video and fairly smooth Full HD at 60 frames, but also shoot very slow-motion video with a recording speed of 960 fps in 720p resolution. The only limitation is that you literally have to catch the moment to slow down. The principle is this: select a mode, start recording, and at the right moment press the slow down button. After this there will be a 6 second slo-mo on the recording. Slow-motion video recording occurs for 0.182 seconds, which is limited by the memory of the camera module itself; without the latter, Sony would not have been able to achieve a recording speed of 960 FPS; the company calls this technology Motion Eye. At the same time For the recording itself, you simply need a good light source, otherwise the video will be dark and noisy.

An example of recording Full HD video during the day:

An example of recording Full HD video in the evening:

Example of 4K video recording:

Timelapse example:

The resolution of the front camera of the Xperia XZ Premium is slightly higher than what is installed in some top-end gadgets from competitors, as is the main sensor. The camera misses only when it starts to get dark. Then the frame may come out blurry. Therefore, a selfie can sometimes take more than one attempt. Otherwise, the front camera did not disappoint.

The camera app is very easy to use. It is not oversaturated with different settings. Changing modes and switching between cameras is done with simple swipes. The main thing is that the program starts almost instantly and you are immediately ready to shoot. It's pretty cool. According to tradition, there was also an augmented reality mode with a dinosaur and other things.