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Sony Xperia XZ
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Sony Xperia XZ

Released: 2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03Price: About 230 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SAR0.81 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
ModelsF8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO
SAR EU0.85 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
StatusDiscontinued
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1349 (nominal), 3.795 (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 - F8331, F8332
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8331, F8332
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G)
Announced2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 61dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 67dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2151Basemark X: 29548
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio qualityNoise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 72h

Sony Xperia XZ Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ Sony Xperia XZ is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Sony Xperia XZ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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 XZ 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?

The Sony Xperia XZ 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 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 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ 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 run?

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