Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact unveiled, introducing full-size screen, curved back cover and wireless charging for the first time

As previously announced, Sony Mobile officially announced the new flagship Xperia XZ2 and the small-sized Xperia XZ2 Compact on the first day of MWC 2018, which is confirmed to be equipped with a full-size screen with an 18:9 display ratio for the first time. The fingerprint scanner that was originally integrated with the power button is also moved to the back of the fuselage independently. The fuselage also adopts a new design form of Ambient Flow based on the concept of liquid surface tension, and introduces a wireless charging function, and even further adds a mobile phone that can be used while watching videos. A "tactile" design that vibrates to the rhythm of music. In addition, Sony Mobile has also canceled the 3.5mm headphone jack for the first time in Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact, which means that it will begin to develop towards higher-resolution digital audio applications.

The Xperia XZ2 Compact will not be introduced to the Taiwan market, and the Xperia XZ2 will be introduced in a special top-spec version

Although the Xperia Considering the market's long-term preference for large-size models, only the 5.7-inch Xperia XZ2 will be introduced, and the 5-inch Xperia XZ2 Compact will not be introduced. In order to attract the consumer market, the Xperia XZ2 introduced to the Taiwan market is expected to use a special 6GB memory, 64GB storage capacity, and support dual 4G SIM card networking specifications. The international version uses 4GB memory and 4G+3G dual SIM cards. Internet specifications are significantly different.

The concept is derived from the new Ambient Flow design of liquid surface tension

Although the appearance is similar to HTC U11, the shape of the Xperia XZ2 series is the first time that Sony Mobile has adopted a new design, breaking the In the past, flagship models often adopted a front-to-back design concept.

Compared with previous models that used Omni Balance and Loop Surface, the Xperia XZ2 series uses a new Ambient Flow design, a concept derived from the liquid surface. Tension presents the vision, and the curved back cover allows users to have a better grip. It also continues to present colors derived from natural light refraction, giving the phone different visual styles, including clear black, clear silver, and deep lake green. It comes in four colors: , Purple Pink, and uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to provide scratch-resistant and drop-resistant surface protection.

In addition, the main camera on the back has also been moved from the upper left corner to the upper center of the back cover. At the same time, the fingerprint reader has also been separated from the power button and moved to a position closer to the center of the back cover, while the NFC sensor position is Between the fingerprint reader and the main camera lens, the original RGB color sensor and fill light are located above the lens. This adjustment is expected to allow users to have a better operating experience and avoid holding the phone horizontally for shooting. It blocks the lens position and also makes it easier for users to unlock and identify their identity through fingerprint recognition without accidentally pressing the power button and causing the device screen to turn off.

The hardware specifications have been upgraded again, adding full-time HDR display function and special sound tactile rendering effect

Not surprisingly, Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are equipped with Qualm Snapdrafgon 845 processor, and Equipped with Cat.18 LTE networking capabilities, it can support up to 1.2Gbps gigabit-level networking capabilities.

In terms of hardware specifications, Xperia XZ2 uses a 5.7-inch, 18:9 display ratio full-size screen, and supports full-time HDR display function and 2160 x 1080 resolution specifications. Although it introduces BRAVIA for mobile technology, However, it still uses an LCD panel design. Although the screen size of the Xperia XZ2 Compact has been reduced to 5 inches, it still uses a full-size screen design with an 18:9 display ratio that supports full-time HDR display function and 2160 x 1080 resolution specifications. It does not Design reduction in resolution.

The corresponding full-time HDR display effect of the two allows ordinary videos to be automatically converted into HDR image quality performance through upscaling, thereby providing a better audio-visual visual experience. At the same time, the new S-Force technology makes the front stereo surround sound of Xperia XZ2 clearer and brighter, thereby providing a better sound experience.

As for the Xperia XZ2 series, this time it also relies on the vibration principle of PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller. When the phone plays music, videos or plays games, the additional motor components on the body can follow the rhythm of the sound. Vibration is generated to present a special "sound touch" experience, allowing users to be more immersed in audio and video content.

According to Sony Mobile, this vibration function can be turned off or on manually. At the same time, it will not cause obvious power loss of the mobile phone during the startup process. Support for this function includes videos shot by the Xperia XZ2 series and YouTube videos. content, as well as third-party apps or games that have added this function. However, if some games set their own vibration parameters, they may not fully support this function.

For the first time, the 3.5mm headphone jack is cancelled, and digital audio output is fully adopted

Although Sony Mobile has emphasized in the past that it provides a 3.5mm headphone jack in the mobile phone, allowing users to maintain their existing headphones. user experience, but with the continuous promotion of digital audio applications in recent years, the Xperia XZ2 series launched this time has finally canceled the 3.5mm headphone jack and replaced it with a direct connection or transfer through the USB Type-C port. Use headphones or listen to digital music through Bluetooth transmission and LDAC digital amplification function.

In order to meet the demand for Hi-Res high-resolution music listening, Sony Mobile still retains DSEE HX digital sound quality restoration technology in the Xperia XZ2 series, and provides new wireless Bluetooth headsets that can be connected through the USB Type-C connector SBH90C allows you to listen to higher-quality sounds. It also provides wired headphones EC270 designed to directly step on the USB Type-C connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack breakout cable only used on Xperia series mobile phones (said to ensure sound quality performance).

The newly upgraded Motion Eye camera function allows you to create 3D models even with video lenses

The new version of the Motion Eye camera function adopted this time essentially still provides automatic continuous shooting of four pictures. The predictive shooting and 960fps super slow-motion photography functions have been upgraded to record 1080P image quality specifications (originally only supporting 720P). At the same time, a 4K HDR recording function that supports the HLG format (Hybrid Log Gamma) format has been added for the first time, allowing users to record while recording. It can more accurately record the contrast details and true colors of complex light source environments when making videos.

As for the 3D Creator modeling function corresponding to the Motion Eye camera function, this time the "3D *** Scan" mode is also added to the video lens, allowing users to create 3D models directly through the video lens , the actual model resolution will be similar to the main camera specifications, thereby creating more fun in 3D model applications.

Supports wireless charging for the first time and introduces more artificial intelligence application technologies

In addition to maintaining 4GB memory and 64GB storage capacity (the Taiwan version will provide 6GB memory specifications), and corresponding IP65/IP687 waterproof and dustproof protection certification, Sony Mobile has added Qi-compliant wireless charging function to Xperia XZ2 this time (Xperia XZ2 Compact is not equipped).

In addition to using Android 8.0 Oreo for the operating interface, Sony Mobile also relies on the features of the Snapdragon 845 processor, as well as Smart Stamina power-saving mode and Qnovo smart charging technology to ensure full-day power usage performance. To ensure that the battery life is extended as much as possible, the phone will also record the user's daily usage behavior through Xperia smart learning capabilities, thereby allowing the battery to be discharged at the highest efficiency and speeding up application execution.

Launch information

Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are expected to enter the global market in March this year. However, Taiwan has confirmed that it will not introduce the small-sized Xperia XZ2 Compact, only the equipped The Xperia XZ2, which has a 5.7-inch screen and wireless charging function, is also expected to be launched in March this year. The launch version is expected to be equipped with 6GB of memory and a dual SIM card slot design that supports dual 4G standby use.