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Sony Xperia XZ1
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Sony Xperia XZ1

Released: 2017, August 31Price: About 260 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, September 19

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 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~68.6% 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), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ1
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
ModelsG8341, G8342, F8341, F8342, G8343, SOV36, SO-01K
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, September 19
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1406 (nominal), 3.765 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8341, F8342
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - G8341
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, August 31
Announced2017, August 31
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 69dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6541 (v4.4), 1527 (v5.1), GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -90.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 82h

Sony Xperia XZ1 Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ1 Sony Xperia XZ1 is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1 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 XZ1?

The Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1 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 XZ1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XZ1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XZ1.