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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Released: 2018, AprilPrice: About 460 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, July

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
Dual19 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF, 12 MP B/W, f/1.6, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, predictive PDAF
Size5.8 inches, 91.5 cm, 2, (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
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 Premium
PriceAbout 460 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsChrome Black, Chrome Silver
ModelsH8166, H8116, SOV38
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, July
Weight236 g (8.32 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1411:1 (nominal), 2.867 (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, 46, 66
Charging18W wired, QC3, Wireless (Qi)
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, April
Announced2018, April
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158 x 80 x 11.9 mm (6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~765 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 73dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 264734 (v7), 288101 (v8), GeekBench: 8509 (v4.4), 2099 (v5.1), GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio qualityNoise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 77h

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a wide variety of great specifications such as 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 Premium 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 Premium?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 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 Premium run?

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