The main feature that Sony highlights in its flagships and some other smartphones is assigning them a degree of protection against dust and water in accordance with IP certification. In this short review we will tell you which Sony Xperia is waterproof and what degree of protection it has. With the advent of the first models with protected housings, Sony began to actively advertise this opportunity, because this distinguished smartphones from their competitors. Shooting underwater, no worries when the phone fell into water or was spilled on it, and others life situations with liquid that could simply destroy any other phone, in the case of protected Sony Xperia models seemed like a trifle.
However, even here there are a number of limitations. Firstly, the phone should not be immersed too deeply or for a very long time, secondly, swimming in liquids other than fresh water is prohibited, and thirdly, you need to be careful to ensure that all the necessary slots are closed. The ruler tablets are also protected from water.
What do the certification numbers mean:
And so, here are the waterproof ones Sony phones Xperia:
Sony Xperia Z5 (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z3+ (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z3 (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z2 (IP55 / IP58)
Sony Xperia Z1 (IP55/IP58)
Sony Xperia Z1 Comapct (IP55/IP58)
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (IP55 / IP58)
Sony Xperia M5 (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (IP65/68)
Sony Xperia Z (IP55/IP57)
Sony Xperia ZR (IP55 / IP58)
In the latest flagship Z5 line, as they say, “out of harm’s way,” Sony did not so clearly describe the protective properties of the models’ bodies, saying only that they have a degree of protection and this can help you out in different situations.
However, it is not uncommon for owners of waterproof Xperia models to drown their smartphones. Why did my Xperia drown? Causes:
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Before you start using your Sony device, be familiar with its capabilities and limitations. Whether you take your device with you outdoors or on a weekend trip, follow simple instructions so that it works perfectly in any conditions.
Let's look at IP protection classes and how they affect device capabilities.
The IP rating is an international standard for assessing the level of protection a device has against exposure to dust and fresh water. The first digit of the two-digit IP protection class indicates the degree of protection against the penetration of solid particles, including dust. The second number shows the degree of protection of the device from exposure to fresh water.
IP0X. No special protection
IP1X. Protected against solid objects > 50 mm in diameter.
IP2X. Protected against solid objects > 12.5 mm in diameter.
IP3X. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in diameter.
IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in diameter.
IP5X. Protected from dust, penetration limited (no dangerous deposits).
IP6X. Dust-proof.
IPX0. No special protection
IPX1. Protected from dripping water.
IPX2. Protected from dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position.
IPX3. Protected from splashing water.
IPX4. Protected from splashing water from all sides.
IPX5. Protected from low pressure water jets for at least 3 minutes.
IPX6. Protected from exposure to powerful jets of water for at least 3 minutes.
IPX7. Protected from water when immersed to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
IPX8. Protected from the effects of water when immersed to a depth of more than 1 meter for a long time. Details of the acceptable conditions of use for each specific device see manufacturer's documentation.
Your device has been assigned an IP protection class. This means that in a strictly controlled laboratory environment, this equipment operates normally even after exposure to certain conditions.
Sony devices tested for water resistance are carefully placed in containers filled with tap water and submerged to a depth of 1.5 meters. After 30 minutes in the container, the device is carefully removed, and then its functions and capabilities are checked.
Got caught in the rain at a bus stop? No problem! Your Xperia device can withstand raindrops and splashes of water, indoors or outdoors.
Likewise, if you accidentally spill water on your device while sitting at the dinner table, you don't have to worry. Just let yours dry completely.
Perhaps you love watching videos from your Xperia device while cooking. (Great idea by the way, you're a true multitasking ace!) Most importantly, don't drop your device in water and wipe off any drops of water when you're done.
There are other ways to take advantage of your Sony device's water and dust resistance. The device can be used in the following scenarios:
Before exposing your device to water or dust, be sure to familiarize yourself with its specifications and also be sure to securely close all covers, including the Micro USB port, SIM card slot, and memory card slot covers. Some devices do not have a cover for the waterproof Micro USB port. If such a device has been exposed to water, it is important to completely dry the USB port before inserting the USB cable into it. To remove moisture from the USB port, shake the device several times (with the USB port facing down), then use a microfiber cloth to wipe the device dry. Repeat the procedure if there is still moisture on the USB port.
It is important to know that this warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by mishandling or misuse of the device. Also note that compatible accessories, including batteries, chargers, headsets, and Micro USB cables, are not themselves water or dust resistant.
If you have any other questions about using your device, please contact customer support. For warranty information, see " Important information» in the setup guide on your device.
Spring has arrived, and with it the big announcements from Sony. At MWC 2017 in Barcelona, the company announced four new smartphones and a multimedia projector based on Android. And now it’s time to talk about the new products in more detail. We decided to slightly change the format of blog posts, and first of all we will talk about the flagship Xperia smartphone XZ Premium.
The Xperia XZ Premium has the same style as the original Xperia XZ, presented last year, the only differences are the size (due to the larger display) and the location of the volume keys (they remained on the right side, but moved higher). So what's new?
1. 4K HDR display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. Yes, 4K was already in the Xperia Z5 Premium, but the current flagship uses a new generation IPS matrix. It has a better color gamut, more accurate color rendition and higher brightness and contrast. In normal mode (on the desktop, in utility applications, in in social networks and so on), the screen displays the picture in Full HD resolution, and when playing a video (and it doesn’t matter in what application), the display turns on at full power. The difference is visible to the naked eye. Content originally recorded in a lower resolution is automatically upscaled to 4K.
2. Motion Eye Camera. A flagship smartphone would be unthinkable without a new camera. New camera uses the Sony IMX400 module, which is not yet available to other manufacturers. The matrix resolution is 19 megapixels, the lens has a digital stabilization system, but the most interesting thing is that the CMOS sensor has its own memory modules, which significantly improve its speed characteristics. Thanks to this, Xperia XZ Premium can shoot HD video at up to 960 frames per second. A little later we will definitely show how it works.
3. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform. It's official: Sony Xperia XZ Premium becomes the first smartphone to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip. The central processor is eight-core, 4 cores operate at frequencies up to 2.5 GHz, 4 other cores at frequencies up to 1.9 GHz. RAM will be 4 GB.
4. IP68 protection. In Sony's home market of Japan, protection against dust and moisture is nothing new. This is a completely standard option for most mobile phones. We will not create entities, so the Xperia XZ Premium will have the same characteristics for all countries of the world. Well, the IP68 standard, let us remind you, implies a half-hour stay under water at a depth of up to one and a half meters.
5. Fresh take on classic colors. Sony Xperia XZ Premium will be available in Deep Sea Black and Luminous Chrome. Approximately at the beginning of June 2017. We will definitely announce the exact sales date and recommended price for Russia a little later.
In the meantime, you have a great opportunity to ask absolutely any question about the XZ Premium, and we will tell you everything in detail in the comments.
Sony smartphone Xperia XZ Premium not only has a modern appearance, but also a powerful filling. The new generation Snapdragon 835 processor, which currently has no competitors, is responsible for performance. In addition, the new product has a 5.5-inch screen with excellent 4K resolution and highly sensitive cameras, capable of replacing a camera in many cases. Below is a review in which we will try to figure out whether the gadget is worth its price.
In a compact box along with the smartphone there is network adapter, which is used to charge the gadget, and a USB cable used to connect the product to a computer. There is also a miniature device for removing memory cards from the tray and stereo headphones. Like all the company's products, the smartphone comes with a user manual and a warranty card.
The screen occupies 69.65% of the front side area. There are no mechanical buttons under the display; interface keys are used to control device functions. At the top there is traditionally an auxiliary camera lens, a notification LED and a speaker, which, in tandem with the main one, participates in music playback and creates surround sound. On the left side there is a hybrid slot for SIM cards and microSD, protected from dust and moisture by a plastic plug. The tray is designed to connect two nanoSim cards or one SIM card and a memory card.
On the right side there is an oblong power activation button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, a volume rocker and a key with which you can take photos or videos. At the bottom there is a USB port for connecting to a computer and charger, and a microphone. At the top there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset. In the upper left part of the rear surface the manufacturer installed:
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The module uses a 6-lens GLens lens with a minimum focal length of 4 mm, capable of macro photography from a distance of 12 cm. For high-quality camera operation, the manufacturer has provided laser autofocus and an IR-RGB sensor located next to the flash. Laser focusing is used for objects located in close proximity to the lens. Phase detection autofocus is used for long distance shooting. The IR-RGB system optimally sets the white balance with different powers of artificial light sources, resulting in pictures with excellent color rendition.
Among other hardware features, I would like to note the unique shutter mechanism, which allows you to clearly photograph moving objects, and an additional button located on the right side of the smartphone body. If you hold the button for a long time, the camera is activated even when the screen is off; if you press it briefly, the shutter is released. In the settings you can set the volume control as zoom.
The camera can shoot in automatic or manual mode. With the first method, you need to press a button, and the electronics will do the rest. In the second mode, it is possible to set the required shutter speed in the range from 0.0002 to 1 second, change the white balance, perform exposure compensation, and smoothly adjust the focus.
Photos in daylight are clear, without blurring in the corners. When shooting at night, the noise reduction system is activated and at 100% zoom, small details are “eaten up”. One of the advantages of the camera is the function of shooting video in slow motion, while the image quality is reduced to HD and the sound is turned off. In return, it becomes possible to see the grace of movement that is inaccessible to the human eye under normal conditions. The flash operates in four modes:
For selfies and video calls, Skype has a widescreen 13 MP camera. The sensitivity of the module is enough to take photographs with a resolution of 4160x3120 pixels and create videos in FullHD quality. The secondary camera is equipped with a number of functions, including a filter that smooths out wrinkles on the skin, a smile detection option and a self-timer mode that responds to gestures.
The model is equipped with stereo speakers that provide loud and rich sound. As befits the flagship of the XPERIA line, the smartphone uses S-Force Front Surround technology, providing three-dimensional virtual sound. The presence of the ANO function allows you to determine the type of connected headset and automatically set the necessary sound settings. Many users consider the lack of an FM tuner to be a disadvantage. Built-in video and audio players support AAC, MP3, MP4, MPEG and many other file formats.
To increase duration battery life The manufacturer has provided a special economical STAMINA mode, which reduces the performance of the gadget and reduces the speed of information transfer in the background. The Qnovo Adapting Charging technology used significantly increases battery life.
Having become familiar with technical characteristics and the functionality of the gadget, one can highlight the positive and negative aspects of the model. The advantages definitely include modern powerful processor new generation, sensitive fingerprint scanner, high degree of protection, allowing you to safely use your smartphone on the beach or in the shower, as well as a unique screen resolution. Considering that the model is positioned as the flagship of the XPERIA series, there are a number of shortcomings that spoil the overall impression of the gadget:
Although Sony's Xperia XZ Premium ticks almost every box on the high-end smartphone test, and also offers users Android 7.1 combined with excellent performance, it still doesn't make the cut. -5” of our respective rating. In particular, the quality of photos taken in low light leaves much to be desired. And also because Sony, even in its flagship smartphone, refuses to have a fast charger, the ratings in the “Battery” test category are lower than those of its direct competitors.
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Camera in low light does not correspond to high-end level
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For several years now, Sony has not fundamentally changed anything in the design of its smartphones, and this time it continues to rely on the minimalistic look that we know from the Xperia series devices. In principle, it all looks good and elegant, but in the case of the Xperia XZ Premium it already reaches its limits.
Firstly, the phone turns out to be very large, since the screen is surrounded on all sides by clearly defined frames. In addition, at the bottom, Sony has placed an additional black strip with soft control buttons, which also takes up a certain space.
On the other hand, the silver/chrome body of the device we tested reflects everything like a mirror. Within a short time, both the front and back surfaces became covered with numerous fingerprints and greasy stains. Of course, they can be rubbed off on clothes, but they definitely won’t be recognized as beautiful. But now there are no problems taking selfies with the main camera. The edges here are also glossy, rounded and very smooth, which makes the device weighing 190 grams easier to slip out of your fingers during a telephone conversation.
Mirror surface: Xperia XZ Premium allows you to take selfies with the main camera
In terms of equipment, Sony is rolling out several heavy artillery pieces to the position at once. These include an extremely clear 4K display with a 5.5-inch diagonal. Xperia XZ Premium in UHD resolution provides not only photos and videos, but also displays user interface.
However, in everyday life, a picture with a pixel density of 800 ppi hardly provides any advantages compared to 400 ppi. Even if we bring the smartphone very close to our eyes, we most likely will not be able to notice the difference in clarity. However, VR (virtual reality) fans will be able to get some benefit from this.
Like competitors LG and Samsung, Sony advertises support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology. The screen boasts a truly wide color gamut and excellent image quality, but it doesn't shine as brightly as a Full HD display does. The latter reaches a remarkable 582 cd/m2, but Sony can only offer XZ Premium users 485 cd/m2. However, in most cases the content reads quite well.
Of course, UHD resolution on a large display took its toll during our online testing. Here, the Xperia XZ Premium managed to last a good eight and a half hours, but it's still a long way from the almost ten hours of the cheaper Xperia XZs.
The device missed a certain number of rating points, not least because of the duration of the charging process, which lasts more than three hours. And although the XZ Premium itself supports Quickcharge 3.0 fast charging technology, Sony decided to save a little money and included a regular power supply with a power of only 7.5 W in the package.
Sony paid great attention to the digital camera of its new flagship and equipped it with a high resolution of 19 megapixels, as well as a high-speed video recording function with 960 frames per second. The camera is essentially the same as the one in the Xperia XZs, but showed slightly better results during testing. The reason could most likely be a new version firmware.
The photo quality here can be considered good for the most part, however, in comparison with such direct competitors as above all, the Xperia XZ Premium still reveals certain shortcomings. Pictures taken in low light do not correspond to the high-end level of the device. This is clearly shown by comparing photographs taken by the smartphone we tested and the HTC U11.
However, even in daylight, the Sony camera does not reach the level of competitors that cost about the same. Contours are often noticeably indistinct and surfaces blurred. Most likely the problem is that the matrix is too small for the high resolution used.
The camcorder's "High Frame" mode is an interesting feature that makes shooting in daylight a lot of fun. In this mode, the camera shoots video in HD resolution at up to 960 frames per second, so you can then playback the footage very slowly.
However, because the shutter speed per frame is extremely fast in this mode, indoor results often appear too dark and noisy. The ability to take “pre-emptive” pictures is practical. In this mode, the camera takes photos before you press the shutter button, so you can then choose a better shot - this mode is especially useful when shooting moving subjects.
From point of view Xperia performance The XZ Premium is on par with the best models on the market (and in our smartphone rankings). Snapdragon 835 provides a fast user interface, smooth scrolling, pleasant response speed to commands and quick application launch. This “system on a chip” also contains gigabit LTE and Bluetooth 5 modules.
If 64 GB of internal memory is not enough, you can expand it using microSD cards. Data exchange with a computer will also be pleasantly fast thanks to the presence of USB 3.1 Type-C. Last but not least practical is the protection of the case in accordance with the IP-68 standard, which for users means the ability to drop the smartphone into water without consequences.
Sony sells the Xperia XZ Premium in chrome and black colors at an initial cost of 54,990 rubles.
Cheaper, not as well equipped, but with a longer battery life: Sony fans can't go wrong by choosing. At the same time, the smartphone, which has been on sale since last fall, costs about 13,000 rubles less. In some online stores you can find it even cheaper than 40,000 rubles.
Price-quality ratio | 73 |
OS during testing | Android 7.1 |
Current OS | Android 8 |
Is there an OS update planned? | no data |
App Store | |
Weight | 189 |
Length x Width | 156 x 78 mm; |
Thickness | 8.0 mm; |
Expert design review | Very good |
Expert assessment of work speed | Very good |
Download speed: PDF 800 KB via WLAN | 2.3 s |
Download speed: main chip.de via WLAN | 0.5 s |
Download speed: chip.de test chart via WLAN | 5.2 s |
Sound quality (speakerphone) | Very good |
CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
Processor architecture | |
CPU frequency | 2.450 MHz |
Quantity CPU cores | 4+4 |
RAM capacity | 4.0 GB |
Battery: capacity | 3.230 mAh |
Battery: easy to remove | - |
Battery: surfing time | 8:26 h:min |
Battery: charging time | 3:03 h:min |
Fast charging function | Yes |
Charger and fast charging cable included | |
Battery: discharging time/charging time | 2,8 |
Wireless charging function | - |
WLAN | 802.11n, ac |
Voice over LTE | |
LTE: frequencies | 800, 1.800, 2.600 MHz |
LTE: Cat. 4 | up to 150 Mbit/s |
LTE: Cat. 6 | up to 300 Mbit/s |
LTE: Cat. 9 | up to 450 Mbit/s |
LTE: Cat. 12 | up to 600 Mbit/s |
Screen: type | LCD |
Screen: diagonal | 5.5 inches |
Screen: size in mm | 68 x 122 mm; |
Screen: resolution | 3.840 x 2.160 pixels |
Screen: Dot Density | 801 ppi |
Screen: max. brightness in a dark room | 485.9 cd/m² |
Screen: staggered contrast in a bright room | 32:1 |
Screen: staggered contrast in a dark room | 131:1 |
Camera: resolution | 19.2 megapixels |
Camera: measured resolution | 1,815 line pairs |
Camera: expert assessment of image quality | Fine |
Camera: VN1 noise | 1.9 VN1 |
Camera: minimum focal length | 4.4 mm; |
Camera: minimum shooting distance | 9 cm; |
Camera: Shutter Time with Autofocus | 0.76 s |
Camera: optical stabilizer | - |
Camera: autofocus | Yes |
Camera: flash | LED |
Video resolution | 3.840 x 2.160 pixels |
Front camera: resolution | 13.0 megapixels |
LED indicator | yes (multicolor) |
Radio | - |
SIM card type | Nano-SIM |
Dual SIM | - |
Protection against dust and moisture (IP certificate) | IP68 |
Fingerprint's scanner | |
User accessible memory | 49.3 GB |
Memory card slot | Yes |
USB connector | Type-C-USB 3.1 |
Bluetooth | 5 |
NFC | Yes |
Headphone output | 3.5 mm; |
HD Voice | Yes |
SAR | 1.21 W/kg |
Firmware version during testing | 45.0.A.1.229 |
Test date | 2016-05-22 |