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Sony Xperia XZs
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Sony Xperia XZs

Released: 2017, February 27Price: About 220 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, April 03

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 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM (G8231), Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8232)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia XZs
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
ModelsG8232, G8231, SOV35, 602SO, SO-03J
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, April 03
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1223:1 (nominal), 3.818 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (G8232)
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8231, G8232
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8231, G8232
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, February 27
Announced2017, February 27
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 62dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 73dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 170766 (v8), GeekBench: 808 (v5.1), GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73h

Sony Xperia XZs Overview

About Sony Xperia XZs Sony Xperia XZs is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia XZs has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 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 XZs 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 XZs?

The Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs 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 XZs void warranty?

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

What Android version does Sony Xperia XZs run?

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