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SONY Xperia XZ2 Premium
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5.8" 4K HDR
Snapdragon 845
19MP + 12MP Dual
13MP Front
6GB RAM / 64GB
4G LTE Cat18
3540mAh
USB-C 3.1
Bluetooth 5.0
Water Resistant
SONY Xperia XZ2 Premium
5.8-inch 4K HDR Display
3840 x 2160, 16:9
TRILUMINOS, X-Reality, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Gorilla Glass 5
Snapdragon 845 Platform
Octa-core Kryo 385, Adreno 630
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
Dual Rear 19MP + 12MP
19MP F1.8 color (1.22µm) + 12MP F1.6 monochrome (1.55µm), AUBE fusion, 4K HDR, 960fps slow-mo
Front 13MP F2.0 wide-angle, 5-axis SteadyShot
3540mAh Battery
USB Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0
Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
4G LTE / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0
Cat18 LTE, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1 Gen1, NFC, Google Cast, Miracast, DLNA
6GB RAM / 64GB UFS
microSDXC expansion up to 400GB
Single or dual Nano SIM
Timeline & Release Details
Sony announced the Xperia XZ2 Premium on April 16, 2018. It launched in the United States on July 30, 2018 at a suggested retail price of US$999.99. The Japan NTT Docomo variant (SO‑04K) reached shelves slightly earlier on July 27, 2018, while the Thailand regional sale began on August 29, 2018 with a launch price of THB 27,990.
- Global model identifiers: H8116 / H8166 (official Sony User Guide)
- Japan carrier identifiers: SO‑04K (NTT Docomo), SOV38 (au/KDDI)
- Product family: Xperia XZ2 Premium
Body & Build
The official Sony specifications list dimensions of 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm and a weight of 236 g. The build uses a glass back and aluminum frame, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. Sony’s support page describes the device as water resistant (IP5/8). Available colors from regional sources include Chrome Black and Chrome Silver.
- Dimensions: 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm
- Weight: 236 g (8.32 oz)
- Materials: Glass back, aluminum frame
- Protection: Gorilla Glass 5, water resistant (IP5/8)
- Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
Display System
The Xperia XZ2 Premium features a 5.8‑inch IPS LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 4K HDR resolution (3840 × 2160). Sony’s proprietary display technologies — TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X‑Reality for mobile, and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer — are included to enhance color and contrast.
- Size: 5.8‑inch diagonal
- Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K HDR)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Enhancements: TRILUMINOS, X‑Reality, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Camera System
The rear “Motion Eye Dual” camera combines a 19 MP color sensor with a 12 MP monochrome sensor. The color camera uses a 25 mm G Lens at F1.8 with 1/2.3‑inch Exmor RS memory‑stacked sensor (1.22 µm pixels). The monochrome camera uses a 1/2.3‑inch Exmor RS sensor (1.55 µm pixels) at F1.6. An AUBE fusion image signal processor merges data from both sensors, supported by BIONZ for mobile.
Rear camera highlights
- Color camera: 19 MP, F1.8, 25 mm, 1.22 µm pixels
- Monochrome camera: 12 MP, F1.6, 1.55 µm pixels
- Features: AUBE fusion ISP, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, ISO 51200 stills, 4K HDR video, ISO 12800 video, 960 fps FHD/HD super slow‑motion, 5‑axis SteadyShot
Front camera
- Resolution: 13 MP, F2.0, 22 mm wide‑angle
- Sensor: 1/3.06‑inch Exmor RS
- Features: ISO 3200 low‑light photo, ISO 1600 low‑light video, Display flash, 5‑axis SteadyShot
Platform & Software
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform (SDM845) with an octa‑core Kryo 385 CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. It ships with Android 8.0 Oreo (Google Android O). Sony later provided official support and user‑guide updates covering Android 10.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845)
- CPU: Octa‑core Kryo 385 (2.8 GHz + 1.8 GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 630
- Launch OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Update context: Official Sony support includes Android 10 guides and content
Key Features & Entertainment
Sony packed the XZ2 Premium with audio and entertainment features that leverage its stereo speakers and vibration system.
- Audio: Hi‑Res Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD), DSEE HX, LDAC, ClearAudio+, Qualcomm aptX HD, stereo speakers with S‑Force Front Surround
- Entertainment: PS4 Remote Play, Dynamic Vibration System
- Audio accessories: USB‑C to audio jack adapter included in the box
Battery & Charging
The official global specifications list a 3540 mAh battery. Charging is supported via USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. Sony also includes its own charging management features: Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, and STAMINA Mode. The Japan carrier variant SO‑04K is listed with a slightly lower 3400 mAh capacity.
- Capacity: 3540 mAh (global); 3400 mAh (SO‑04K carrier)
- Wired charging: USB Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0
- Management: Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
Connectivity & Sensors
The Xperia XZ2 Premium supports 4G LTE Cat 18 with up to 1.2 Gbps download speeds. It includes a comprehensive set of wireless and location technologies.
- Cellular: 2G GSM, 3G UMTS HSPA+, 4G LTE Cat 18
- Wi‑Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Google Cast, Miracast, DLNA
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
- USB: USB Type‑C, USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
- Location: A‑GPS, A‑Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
- Other: NFC, touch fingerprint sensor
SONY Xperia XZ2 Premium - Summary
The SONY Xperia XZ2 Premium is a 2018 flagship that stands out with its 5.8‑inch 4K HDR display and dual‑camera system (19 MP color + 12 MP monochrome) powered by the AUBE fusion ISP. It runs on a Snapdragon 845 with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, USB‑C 3.1, and NFC. The 3540 mAh battery offers USB PD and Quick Charge 3.0. While the phone omits a headphone jack and is relatively thick and heavy, its display and imaging capabilities justify its premium launch price of US$999.99.