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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Released: 2017, February 27Price: About 320 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, June 18

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM (G8141), Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8142)
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size5.46 inches, 82.2 cm, 2, (~68.4% 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/plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ Premium
PriceAbout 320 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsLuminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, Bronze Pink, Rosso
ModelsG8142, G8141, SO-04K, SO-04J
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, June 18
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1238:1 (nominal), 2.877 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G8142
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8141, G8142
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8141, G8142
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, February 27
Announced2017, February 27
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~807 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 62dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 71dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 5460 (v4.4), 1603 (v5.1), GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 72h

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ Premium Sony Xperia XZ Premium is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (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 XZ 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 XZ Premium?

The Sony Xperia XZ 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 XZ 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 XZ Premium void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ 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 XZ Premium run?

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