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Sony Xperia XZ2
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Sony Xperia XZ2

Released: 2018, February 26Price: About 360 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April 20

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size5.7 inches, 83.8 cm, 2, (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ2
PriceAbout 360 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsLiquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
ModelsH8266, H8216, H8296, H8276, 702SO, SOV37
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April 20
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1434 (nominal), 3.58 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, February 26
Announced2018, February 26
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 259244 (v7), 281749 (v8), GeekBench: 8466 (v4.4), 2060 (v5.1), GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -89.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 88h

Sony Xperia XZ2 Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Sony Xperia XZ2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia XZ2 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia XZ2?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia XZ2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia XZ2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XZ2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XZ2.