Sony Xperia XZs
+ Compare
-
Design5
-
Rear Camera8
-
360° View
-
UI Screenshot17
![UI Screenshot]()
-
Benchmarks9
![Benchmarks]()
-
Videos2
![Videos]()
Key Specs
Performance
-
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 -
Quad Core, 2.2 GHz -
4 GB RAM
Display
-
5.2 inches (13.21 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass Protection
Rear Camera
-
Single Camera Setup - 19 MP (upto 8x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
-
LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
-
13 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
-
2900 mAh -
Quick Charging v3.0; USB Type-C port
General
-
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 256 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Sony Xperia XZs Prices in India
Flipkart
Sony Xperia XZs Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
![Nitansh Rastogi]()
Verdict
If you think about it, the Sony Xperia XZs is exactly same as the Xperia XZ with the only change being the new Motion Eye camera and increase of RAM capacity. But this is because the Japanese brand is continuing with its strategy of two flagships a year, which makes it almost impossible to bring revolutionary changes every time.While the Xperia XZs is a loaded smartphone, what makes its case difficult is the fact that hardware-wise, you could get the Snapdragon 820 and 4GB RAM combination on phones priced as low as Rs 14,999 (on the Lenovo Z2 Plus). And, if you consider the asking price of th...
Read Full Verdict
Pros
- Compact and waterproof design
- Powerful hardware
- Android Nougat
- Fast charging support
Cons
- Battery barely manages to last a day
- Heats up
- Doesn`t match up to the competition
- Overpriced
Specs at a glance
+
Design and display: compact and typically Sony
+
The first time I held the Sony Xperia XZs in my hands, it felt extremely familiar… the design isn't much significantly from the previous high-end offerings from the Japanese giant. In fact, it looks almost exactly the same as its immediate predecessor, the Xperia XZ (review), and not too different from the previous phones in the Xperia Z series either. While the XZs’ body might seem plastic-y, it’s actually metal, a proprietary aluminium alloy dubbed as ALKALEIDO.
Read More
Software: Nougat camouflaged by a custom skin
+
Sony smartphones have never been known for their custom interface, yet the electronics giant has continued to skin the Android OS with its proprietary layer on top. The Sony Xperia XZs ships with the latest iteration of Google’s OS, i.e. Android 7.1.1 Nougat and even comes with Google Assistant, which can be brought to life by long-pressing the home button.
Read More
Camera: trades resolution for better images, adds slow-mo magic
+
While the Sony Xperia XZs seems to be largely similar to the Xperia XZ till now, the picture changes (pun intended) when we move to the camera section. In fact, I feel that with the phone, the brand is revisiting the K series of yesteryears as the Xperia XZs features a memory-stacked Exmor RS sensor, which was first introduced with its Cybershot RX100 IV and RX 10 II cameras. While the resolution is lowered (19MP vs 23MP on the Xperia XZ), the Xperia XZs’ camera comes with a number of tricks, such as the ability to capture action shots even before one clicks the shutter button (dubbed Predictive Capture, which detects motion automatically and clicks up to four photos before you press the shutter button) or the option to capture super slow-motion videos at 960fps. All this is possible due to the DRAM, which allows the camera to have a buffer memory of its own, and that’s why Sony is referring to it as Motion Eye camera. It can also focus on the subject quickly, thanks to the predictive autofocus mechanism.
Read More
Performance: 2 fast and 2 furious
+
The Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm was the chipset of choice for phone makers in 2016, but Sony has chosen it for this year’s high-end offering. This is strange considering that the SD821, released towards the end of last year, offers a marginal performance boost along with support for VR with Daydream. Don’t get me wrong, the Sony Xperia XZs is not a slouch in terms of performance, and there were no lags whatsoever during my time with it. Even multitasking was a breeze thanks to 4 gigs of RAM. The graphics department is taken care of by an Adreno 510 GPU and gaming was an enjoyable experience, be it racing in Asphalt 8 or killing zombies in Unkilled.
Read More
Read full Review
Verdict
If you think about it, the Sony Xperia XZs is exactly same as the Xperia XZ with the only change being the new Motion Eye camera and increase of RAM capacity. But this is because the Japanese brand is continuing with its strategy of two flagships a year, which makes it almost impossible to bring revolutionary changes every time.While the Xperia XZs is a loaded smartphone, what makes its case difficult is the fact that hardware-wise, you could get the Snapdragon 820 and 4GB RAM combination on phones priced as low as Rs 14,999 (on the Lenovo Z2 Plus). And, if you consider the asking price of th... Read Full Verdict
- Compact and waterproof design
- Powerful hardware
- Android Nougat
- Fast charging support
Pros
- Battery barely manages to last a day
- Heats up
- Doesn`t match up to the competition
- Overpriced
Cons
The first time I held the Sony Xperia XZs in my hands, it felt extremely familiar… the design isn't much significantly from the previous high-end offerings from the Japanese giant. In fact, it looks almost exactly the same as its immediate predecessor, the Xperia XZ (review), and not too different from the previous phones in the Xperia Z series either. While the XZs’ body might seem plastic-y, it’s actually metal, a proprietary aluminium alloy dubbed as ALKALEIDO.
Read MoreSony smartphones have never been known for their custom interface, yet the electronics giant has continued to skin the Android OS with its proprietary layer on top. The Sony Xperia XZs ships with the latest iteration of Google’s OS, i.e. Android 7.1.1 Nougat and even comes with Google Assistant, which can be brought to life by long-pressing the home button.
Read MoreWhile the Sony Xperia XZs seems to be largely similar to the Xperia XZ till now, the picture changes (pun intended) when we move to the camera section. In fact, I feel that with the phone, the brand is revisiting the K series of yesteryears as the Xperia XZs features a memory-stacked Exmor RS sensor, which was first introduced with its Cybershot RX100 IV and RX 10 II cameras. While the resolution is lowered (19MP vs 23MP on the Xperia XZ), the Xperia XZs’ camera comes with a number of tricks, such as the ability to capture action shots even before one clicks the shutter button (dubbed Predictive Capture, which detects motion automatically and clicks up to four photos before you press the shutter button) or the option to capture super slow-motion videos at 960fps. All this is possible due to the DRAM, which allows the camera to have a buffer memory of its own, and that’s why Sony is referring to it as Motion Eye camera. It can also focus on the subject quickly, thanks to the predictive autofocus mechanism.
Read MoreThe Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm was the chipset of choice for phone makers in 2016, but Sony has chosen it for this year’s high-end offering. This is strange considering that the SD821, released towards the end of last year, offers a marginal performance boost along with support for VR with Daydream. Don’t get me wrong, the Sony Xperia XZs is not a slouch in terms of performance, and there were no lags whatsoever during my time with it. Even multitasking was a breeze thanks to 4 gigs of RAM. The graphics department is taken care of by an Adreno 510 GPU and gaming was an enjoyable experience, be it racing in Asphalt 8 or killing zombies in Unkilled.
Read MoreCompetitors For Sony Xperia XZs
View Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Sony Xperia XZs
Apple iPhone 7
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia X Dual
Sony Xperia XZs
Google Pixel
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZs
OnePlus 3T 128GB
Sony Xperia XZs Specifications
General |
|
|---|---|
| Launch Date | April 11, 2017 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Performance
(Good)
|
|
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Processor | Quad core, 2.2 GHz, Kryo |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
|
Display
(Excellent)
|
|
|---|---|
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.75 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
|
Design |
|
|---|---|
| Height | 146 mm |
| Width | 72 mm |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 161 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP65, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
|
Click to View
|
Rear Camera
(Good)
|
||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||||||
|
||||||||||
| Autofocus | Yes, Hybrid Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||
| Image Resolution | 5000 x 3500 Pixels | |||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|||||||||
| Camera Features |
8 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps HD @960 fps |
|||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
|
Front Camera
(Very Good)
|
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||
|
||||||
| Flash | No | |||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
|
|
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Quick Charging v3.0 |
Storage |
|
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
|
|---|---|
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
|
| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
|
|---|---|
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
|
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Sony Xperia XZs User Reviews
Sony Xperia XZs Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 19 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 2900 mAh |
Sony Xperia XZs Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Sony Xperia XZs (4 GB + 64 GB) | ₹29,990 |
Popular Links
- All Upcoming Phones
- vivo X300 FE
- OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
- OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- vivo X300 Ultra
- realme 16T 5G
- Best Phones Under 10,000
- Best Phones Under 15,000
- Best Phones Under 20,000
- Best phones in any price range
- Samsung Mobiles
- Moto Mobiles
- vivo Mobiles
- OPPO Mobiles
- Tecno Mobiles
- OnePlus Mobiles
- realme Mobiles