Sony already delivered what
will likely be the biggest announcement of the week. The Japanese company just
introduced its first phone with dual cameras - Xperia XZ2 Premium. The phone
has a 4K HDR screen, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM and the ability to capture
photos and videos in extremely low-lit environments.
The TRILUMINOS display is 5.8” with a resolution of
2160 x 3840 pixels in the standard 16:9 ratio. Wrapped between a 2.5D Gorilla
Glass 5 and a glass back, the phone follows the Ambient Flow design that was
introduced with the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact at MWC 2018. The
fingerprint is in the center of the back panel, positioned right under the
biggest talking point - the dual camera.
The main camera has a large 19 MP 1/2.3” Exmor RS
sensor, f/1.8 lens, and 1.22μm pixel size. The secondary snapper is a 12 MP
1/2.3” monochrome unit to boost low-light performance. The lens is f/1.6, while
the pixel size is 1.55μm.
The camera module and Fusion ISP that were proudly
showcased at MWC found their way in the XZ2 Premium to capture images with ISO
51,200 and videos with ISO 12,800. The selfie snapper also boasts some
impressive specs - 13 MP with 1/3.06” Exmor RS sensor that can boost its
sensitivity all the way up to ISO 3200.
The Xperia XZ2 Premium comes with Quick Charge 3.0
support for its 3,540 mAh power cell. It also has with Smart Stamina and
STAMINA modes for those moments when you want to squeeze every last minute out
of your remaining charge. There is also Qi wireless charging on board. What the
Xperia XZ2 Premium does not have is a 3.5 mm audio jack, since the Japanese
company decided to follow the trend of Apple, Google, and HTC devices.
The new Sony flagship stands at 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm,
although its curved back means it's just 6.4 mm at the edges. It's weight is
massive though - 236 grams. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium will arrive in the
upcoming summer. It will run Android Oreo and will be available in either
Chrome Black or Chrome Silver colors. Pricing will be detailed closer to the
launch.
