Following the unveiling the Xperia XZ2 at Mobile World Congress, Sony is back again with the Xperia XZ2 Premium, which brings upgrades the display, camera and battery.

Available this summer, the XZ2 Premium is not expected to be cheap, considering that the XZ2 runs $800 unlocked.

So what you get? The new smartphone boasts the world's highest ISO 12800 sensitivity for video recording, as well as ultra-high sensitivity 51200 for photos, enabling ultra low light capture. It's all thanks to the new dual sensor system in the Motion Eye Dual camera and AUBE fusion image signal processor to capture more than the human eye can see. With the Motion Eye Dual camera you can also express your artistic side - select Bokeh and see your shooting subject stand out from a defocused background and take timeless photos in monochrome with a smooth gradation between black and white. With XZ2 Premium you can also film like the pros using its 4K HDR Movie recording and play it back in the palm of your hand on the 5.8" 4K HDR display. Plus you can record 960fps Super slow motion in HD or Full HD. XZ2 Premium also offers one of the best front-facing cameras on a smartphone, with its 13MP, 1/3.06" low-light sensor and display flash.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, with X20 LTE support. Front facing stereo speakers are featuring S-Force Front Surround, and they're Sony's loudest Xperia speakers ever. Plus Sony's audio expertise as always enables sound enhancing technologies for Xperia such Hi-res Audio, DSHEE HX and LDAC.

In terms of design, the XZ2 Premium has a 3D glass surface which surrounds the exterior. A glass and metal finish is designed to be durable thanks to Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides. Certified IP65/IP68, XZ2 Premium is also designed to withstand splashes and spills. It will be available in two colour finishes, Chrome Black and Chrome Silver.

For additional speed, the XZ2 Premium has 6GB RAM. It is built to keep you going all day with its high capacity 3540mAh battery and Xperia's battery features such as Smart Stamina and STAMINA mode. Plus Battery Care and Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology which help the battery stay healthy to give you a longer battery lifespan. Qi charging is enabled to power up and works with the new wireless charging dock (WCH20) and other compatible Qi chargers.

Xperia XZ2 Premium is available globally from Summer 2018 and will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo.

Specifications

• 6GB RAM
• 64GB UFS internal memory
• microSDXC support (up to 400GB)

• Single SIM
• Dual SIM
• Nano SIM

• Google Android
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform
• Water resistant (IP65/68)
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5

• 3540 mAh battery
• Smart Stamina
• Qnovo Adaptive Charging
• Battery Care
• STAMINA Mode
• Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
• USB power delivery
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• Weight: 236g
• Dimensions: 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm
• Colour: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver

• 5.8", 4K (2160 x 3840) HDR display
• TRILUMINOS Display for mobile
• X-Reality for mobile
• Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
• Dynamic Vibration System

• Motion Eye Dual camera 19MP and Black & White 12MP
• Motion Eye 19MP camera
  • 1/ 2.3" Exmor RS for mobile memory-stacked sensor
  • Pixel Pitch 1.22μm
  • 25 mm wide Sony’s G Lens F1.8
• Black & White 12MP camera
  • 1/2.3" Exmor RS for mobile image sensor
  • Pixel pitch 1.55μm
• G Lens F1.6

• Camera Features:
  • AUBE fusion image signal processor
  • BIONZ for mobile image-processing engine
  • 960 fps Super slow motion video (FHD/HD)
  • Predictive Capture (motion / smile)
  • Autofocus burst
  • x8 Digital Zoom
  • HDR Photo
  • 4K HDR Movie recording
  • Quick Launch & Capture
  • Low-light photo: ISO 51200
  • Low-light video: ISO 12800
  • Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
  • Anti-distortion shutter
  • Triple image sensing technology
  • SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stablization)
  • Bokeh effect (picture)
  • Monochrome effect (picture and video)
• Front camera:
  • 13MP
  • 1/ 3,06" Exmor RS for mobile
  • 22mm wide angle lens F2.0
  • Display flash
  • Low-light photo: ISO 3200
  • Low-light video: ISO 1600
• SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stablization)

• Connectivity
  • A-GPS, A-Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
  • WiFi Miracast
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
  • DLNA Certified
  • Google Cast
  • NFC
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps)
• Fingerprint Sensor

 

• High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
• DSEE HX
• LDAC
• Clear Audio+
• Stereo speaker with S-Force Front Surround
• Stereo Recording
• Qualcomm aptX HD audio
• Automatic Headphone Optimisation
• Virtual Phones Technology
• USB Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Jack Adapter in the box