I love this phone, one of my favourites of all time. I sold the XZ3 to get an XZ2! No kidding. I just appreciate it's more compact size in addition to a better screen (personal preference). I prefer OLED screens, but the LCD's on Sony phones are just great.
Wow, I'm glad I got an XZ2. Just bought mine today and I love it, it's an upgrade after using an XA2 Ultra for over a year. Definitely appreciate the compact size and the ergonomics of the device over the bigger XA2 Ultra and I thought about getting the XZ3 but Best Buy had a sale on the XZ2 that I just couldn't pass up. Definitely worth the purchase
When it comes to the placement of the fingerprint sensor Sony had Reason for that. Sony dont think the fingerprint should be used if you Holding the phone. The placement is perfect for unlocking your phone if you pull the phone up from your trousers pockets. But what I can see no reviewers has ever tried that? Dont know why, but is not the first time Sony explaned something but no reviewers seems to ever know. The bezels is the other thing.
Iv had the xz2 for two years. Some things are good, some are bad. On the positive side, the phone doesn’t show signs of fatigue when it comes to battery life and stability. It runs just as smooth now, as it did two years ago. The gps module also works just fine, so unlike other phones I’ve had in the past, it is still working after two years and is not begging for a replacement. There are some issues and these comes from the psychosis the designers must have had when they made this phone. First issue is the combination of wireless charging and a concave rear. Two positive features, but when combined it is plain stupidity. Long story short if I receive a notification when the phone is on my wireless charging monitor (Samsung SE370), the phone rotates and the charging process stops. So wireless charging is totally useless. Second, the phone is marketed as being durable, however fitting a rear glass plate on something that is supposed to be durable will only end in tears. So yep the rear glass is fractured. 3rd, Sony fitted a good DAC on this phone but no minijack port. if you use the adapter for the usb c port, you will actually get a good sound experience. However, using an adapter put stress on the usb C port, inevitably after a few months the port failed, and it is now impossible to use for audio with an adapter. Basically, one is left with Bluetooth headsets only. Why on gods earth do you fit a high-end DAC chip and no minijack port? Camera is very good, but not snappy. The number one requirement of a camera in a mobile phone is the ability to quickly snap photos in a decent quality. The camera in this phone fails on this area. A camera should preform at its best when the user is at its worst. For the camera in this phone the story is the opposite. Last part is about the special features of this phone: great monitor, water resistance and extra strong vibrator. Are these features targeted for tanagers trying to pleasuring them self’s in a damp bathroom watching Deadliest Catch on youtube? I have no clue about what Sony was thinking.... Besides these issues the Sony XZ2 is still a great phone In late 2020.
It doesn't show signs of fatigue but do you notice that it gets warmer easily? Mine does. Not a big problem but still doesn't feel comfortable sometimes.
Im using sony since z1 compact, Im dissapointed that I have switched to Samsung S9 after XZ1 & XZ premium. use XZ2 for couple of weeks but didnt like it the way it should be..side finger print scanner and boxy rectangle was its unique feature. curve back doesnt look good at at.... I can give a chance to sony to get back to the core feature. keep XZ1 design with less screen bazels, and glass rectangle back would be perfect and should have a headphone jack.
Definitely made the right choice there. Much better battery Ergonomics and build quality (fits fairly snug in my hand) One of the most optimised skins Quick updates Competitive camera Reliable Non pro xz2 owner, from long time use Edit: I also owned and used the S9 quite extensively
Just bought the XZ2 after previously having the XZ. I have to say that I am really impressed, the phone feels premium and well built. Last week I upgraded to the Huawei P30 Pro and whilst the camera tech is awesome, one of the Cameras suffered from a major glitch so I returned it and bought the XZ2 sim free for £340 and couldn't be happier.
IMO, although the xz2 is heavier than the xzp (I currently have both), I can't really complain about its weight. I don't see why people complain about it. The only thing quite useless about the phone is the dynamic vibration. No game so far supports it, at least games I play. I have no problem with the fp placement at all. I hit it right (95% of the time).
Just bought the ice silver one (Sept 19).. and it's gorgeous... Alongside the the old Nokia lumia 930... It's one of my favourite phones of all time.. Ive had a few phones in the last year, including the XZ3.. but I keep getting rid of them and coming back, drooling over those curves, the awesome camera, stunning screen.. but also how well balanced and sweetly musical and well tuned those speakers sound.. IMO, they're better than Samsungs AKGs (not as loud mind, but better quality) .. Its just an awesome device.. I just wish the 3.5 jack was here... Love Sony... I can see me holding onto this with Android Q or until end of life
I've seen plenty of comments say this... But I wonder what it is that really reels people in. And why does it sound like the XZ3 is not as desirable? Please lmk, I'm in the market for a new phone.
@@PostTenebrasLux I know more about the subject than you. You are an audiofool, not audiophile. If you were an audiophile you'd not be listening to music on a phone but would invest in a nice dedicated DAP and would not expect good sound out of a phone as for most mobile makers SQ is somewhere down the list. That's because average Joe doesn't care, doesn't know better and couldn't tell a flac apart from mp3 to save his life.. Have a nice one Mr "audiophile".
i got xz2 and love it..somehow the camera app act bit weird sometime result in force closing app suddenly..usually happen in pro mode definitely will upgrade to xz3 during discounted sales from Sony
I still have Sony z1( 2013) and its still smooth and fast! Is there any other phone like that? Almost- NO! Because i had them almost all- closest to this is my OnePlus 6 but its just 19 months old( and thats nothing for OnePlus i ll see the exact long terms result in period that is yet about to come(- also have Sony z3( 2014) smooth and fast.
You definitely need a cover, otherwise it will fall of a table...i hate the charging point at the bottem, it hurts you fingers if you hold your phone.... It is to heavy and the camera could be better.... Butt overal I om okay with it.
Still on my XZ2. I'm seriously struggling with what to get next. I've looked at Oppo, Samsung, Motorola and Sony again and I'm even more confused. Can anyone recommend a good upgrade? Would love to have a headphone jack again 😢 I miss is. TIA
Note 10 plus. I had P30 Pro and currently XZ2, tested the Samsung flagship and I will probably buy it again after thevprice go down or maybe de Note 20.
Play with HTC U Ultra to be prepared for XZ3. From pregnant U11, Sony decided U ultra deserve to be copied. HTC and Sony went mad. Ridiculous deranged phones from both. It's totally normal both are on bottom.
Google paid billions for HTC design team so Pixel 3 and on-coming Pixel 4 are true HTC phones. Current HTC models are designed and manufactured by OEMs, so HTC is only a marketing logo. Sony is also bringing their expertise and skills screen technology, digital photography and video, as seen in their latest models. So it's good to see the comeback of HTC (as Pixel) and Sony!
This thing was launched in India for 72990 Indian rupees And you can buy a Samsung galaxy s9 plus for like 57000 there is no reason why people will pay 20000 more for Sony This phone is meant to be failure in India I wonder for how much they will sell their xz2 premium for... 150000 ..?
I have just bought a brand new one in black, I have read they are pushing Android 10 on it anyone have any experience of 10 on this handset yet or is it best sticking with Oreo??
The screen quality is stunning I am totally in love with it even though a year later
I love this phone, one of my favourites of all time.
I sold the XZ3 to get an XZ2! No kidding. I just appreciate it's more compact size in addition to a better screen (personal preference). I prefer OLED screens, but the LCD's on Sony phones are just great.
Wow, I'm glad I got an XZ2. Just bought mine today and I love it, it's an upgrade after using an XA2 Ultra for over a year. Definitely appreciate the compact size and the ergonomics of the device over the bigger XA2 Ultra and I thought about getting the XZ3 but Best Buy had a sale on the XZ2 that I just couldn't pass up. Definitely worth the purchase
:D
Hdr videos look stunning
When it comes to the placement of the fingerprint sensor Sony had Reason for that. Sony dont think the fingerprint should be used if you Holding the phone. The placement is perfect for unlocking your phone if you pull the phone up from your trousers pockets. But what I can see no reviewers has ever tried that?
Dont know why, but is not the first time Sony explaned something but no reviewers seems to ever know. The bezels is the other thing.
Yes, i agree.
Iv had the xz2 for two years. Some things are good, some are bad. On the positive side, the phone doesn’t show signs of fatigue when it comes to battery life and stability. It runs just as smooth now, as it did two years ago. The gps module also works just fine, so unlike other phones I’ve had in the past, it is still working after two years and is not begging for a replacement.
There are some issues and these comes from the psychosis the designers must have had when they made this phone.
First issue is the combination of wireless charging and a concave rear. Two positive features, but when combined it is plain stupidity. Long story short if I receive a notification when the phone is on my wireless charging monitor (Samsung SE370), the phone rotates and the charging process stops. So wireless charging is totally useless.
Second, the phone is marketed as being durable, however fitting a rear glass plate on something that is supposed to be durable will only end in tears. So yep the rear glass is fractured.
3rd, Sony fitted a good DAC on this phone but no minijack port. if you use the adapter for the usb c port, you will actually get a good sound experience. However, using an adapter put stress on the usb C port, inevitably after a few months the port failed, and it is now impossible to use for audio with an adapter. Basically, one is left with Bluetooth headsets only. Why on gods earth do you fit a high-end DAC chip and no minijack port?
Camera is very good, but not snappy. The number one requirement of a camera in a mobile phone is the ability to quickly snap photos in a decent quality. The camera in this phone fails on this area. A camera should preform at its best when the user is at its worst. For the camera in this phone the story is the opposite.
Last part is about the special features of this phone: great monitor, water resistance and extra strong vibrator. Are these features targeted for tanagers trying to pleasuring them self’s in a damp bathroom watching Deadliest Catch on youtube? I have no clue about what Sony was thinking....
Besides these issues the Sony XZ2 is still a great phone In late 2020.
It doesn't show signs of fatigue but do you notice that it gets warmer easily? Mine does. Not a big problem but still doesn't feel comfortable sometimes.
Been using it for already five years, but now it's time for upgrade.
Xperia 1 V is the new one.
It's 2018 mobile I know someone ppl with iphone 7 from 2016 no need to upgrade bro
Im using sony since z1 compact, Im dissapointed that I have switched to Samsung S9 after XZ1 & XZ premium. use XZ2 for couple of weeks but didnt like it the way it should be..side finger print scanner and boxy rectangle was its unique feature. curve back doesnt look good at at....
I can give a chance to sony to get back to the core feature. keep XZ1 design with less screen bazels, and glass rectangle back would be perfect and should have a headphone jack.
Another classic video... great reviews again and some laffs, ordered one of these it comes tomorrow, from a 6s plus , made the jump!
ill be getting one on monday
I currently have an iPhone 6s and am considering switching to the xz2 compact. Any advice since you were in the same boat?
Ordered one today, opted for it over the s9. Hope its worth it 😮
Definitely made the right choice there.
Much better battery
Ergonomics and build quality (fits fairly snug in my hand)
One of the most optimised skins
Quick updates
Competitive camera
Reliable
Non pro xz2 owner, from long time use
Edit: I also owned and used the S9 quite extensively
It is
3 years later,
how did it turn out?
Just bought the XZ2 after previously having the XZ. I have to say that I am really impressed, the phone feels premium and well built. Last week I upgraded to the Huawei P30 Pro and whilst the camera tech is awesome, one of the Cameras suffered from a major glitch so I returned it and bought the XZ2 sim free for £340 and couldn't be happier.
IMO, although the xz2 is heavier than the xzp (I currently have both), I can't really complain about its weight. I don't see why people complain about it. The only thing quite useless about the phone is the dynamic vibration. No game so far supports it, at least games I play. I have no problem with the fp placement at all. I hit it right (95% of the time).
Is the xzp better than the xz2 sir?
Do you find the screen on xz2 a lot smaller than the screen on xz premium?
Just bought the ice silver one (Sept 19).. and it's gorgeous... Alongside the the old Nokia lumia 930... It's one of my favourite phones of all time.. Ive had a few phones in the last year, including the XZ3.. but I keep getting rid of them and coming back, drooling over those curves, the awesome camera, stunning screen.. but also how well balanced and sweetly musical and well tuned those speakers sound.. IMO, they're better than Samsungs AKGs (not as loud mind, but better quality) .. Its just an awesome device.. I just wish the 3.5 jack was here... Love Sony... I can see me holding onto this with Android Q or until end of life
Why did u go back to xz2 from xz3? Was the xz3 not good?
I've seen plenty of comments say this... But I wonder what it is that really reels people in. And why does it sound like the XZ3 is not as desirable? Please lmk, I'm in the market for a new phone.
just missing a 3.5mm jack. makes it too hard to buy
You connect the headphone to a different attachment
What attachment is that mate? TIA...
Great review in your unique way. Nice work Chris.
Steve Worman Thanks Steve :)
Adventure Gamer Reviews You are welcome Chris. Love your work.
same here I know that Sony's design is not the best rn but I cant help but like it lol
Great device. I am using xz2 compact and love it's compact size.
You didnt mention about the great speakers
Armin Nayeri he did
Mention or talk about, not mention about
@@PostTenebrasLux You could get a bluetooth speaker pretty dang affordable these days.
@@PostTenebrasLux I know more about the subject than you. You are an audiofool, not audiophile. If you were an audiophile you'd not be listening to music on a phone but would invest in a nice dedicated DAP and would not expect good sound out of a phone as for most mobile makers SQ is somewhere down the list. That's because average Joe doesn't care, doesn't know better and couldn't tell a flac apart from mp3 to save his life.. Have a nice one Mr "audiophile".
@@PostTenebrasLux do whatever you want, audiophile chicken.
Loving my xz2 compact. 😎
I have seen on another youtube videos that the camera app is really slow when taking pictures, do you experience that aswell?
Watching this video on my near 4 year old XZ2 and not missing s beat
The phone I'm watching with is XZ2 and I think it's from 2018 December 31th it's lasted for a long time
i got xz2 and love it..somehow the camera app act bit weird sometime result in force closing app suddenly..usually happen in pro mode
definitely will upgrade to xz3 during discounted sales from Sony
pitwan desu yes I'm getting the same error on camera app
I've had a force close too, just the once. Seems to be increasingly common with Android unfortunately :( Thanks for watching!
what sales? xD
I haven't had any forced closure yet.
I got a xz2 for £169 on ebay new condition
Need to upgrade from my Xperia X, is this worth picking up and should I get it pre owned?
I have the same phone,its fantastic,great display,good performance,the camera is good when is more light...
Nice review as usual! Can you do an unboxing of the j7 duo (2018) or Huawei y5 prime?
Cheers Luke :) I'll see what I can do, although they're both pretty tricky to find over here annoyingly...
Tech Spurt alright. 👌
I still have Sony z1( 2013) and its still smooth and fast! Is there any other phone like that? Almost- NO! Because i had them almost all- closest to this is my OnePlus 6 but its just 19 months old( and thats nothing for OnePlus i ll see the exact long terms result in period that is yet about to come(- also have Sony z3( 2014) smooth and fast.
I'm disappointed that there isn't any supersampling because 1080p is fine but snapdragon 845 can handle 4k easily
Nice review
Strong vibrations was that a beach boys song??
You definitely need a cover, otherwise it will fall of a table...i hate the charging point at the bottem, it hurts you fingers if you hold your phone.... It is to heavy and the camera could be better.... Butt overal I om okay with it.
no headphone jack no purchase from me plus Samsung has iris scanner too and ois which Sony doesn't have
wow face id...
Hi, can you please tell the name of the wallpaper which you are using here?
Jesus, I forgot Uncle Spurt had hair back in the day
2:00 - 2:10 . Equal comparison, mate!
I just got this one, amazingly, perfectly
My big bag of crack is a Moto g5. Tough as hell,and has had a cracked screen since 2017 😂
Hi there! What's that wallpaper you've got there?
*Cool video!*
Thanks, plenty more on the way :)
Why the manufacturers are not making floating phones in water🤔🤔🤔🤔
do you use the navigation gesture?
Still on my XZ2. I'm seriously struggling with what to get next. I've looked at Oppo, Samsung, Motorola and Sony again and I'm even more confused. Can anyone recommend a good upgrade? Would love to have a headphone jack again 😢 I miss is. TIA
Note 10 plus.
I had P30 Pro and currently XZ2, tested the Samsung flagship and I will probably buy it again after thevprice go down or maybe de Note 20.
The Sony Xperia 10 II.
Thanks Mate
The screen on this is addictive it's a shame the about everything else
Are u reviewing sony xzs
How much is xpera xz2 put even the Price
399.00 US at Best Buy, i gotta get it !
In my contry it costs
250$
Is it possible to record video in PAL standard 25/50 fps?
Unfortunately.. it was a good review !
Have you ever had a problem with lag with the video recording?. I've lost several videos due to lag.
Im commenting with that phone
I've never heard anyone use the word Superfluous..... 🤦🏻♀️😂😂
Besides Josh in Drake and Josh in that one episode 😂😂😂
Play with HTC U Ultra to be prepared for XZ3. From pregnant U11, Sony decided U ultra deserve to be copied. HTC and Sony went mad. Ridiculous deranged phones from both. It's totally normal both are on bottom.
Google paid billions for HTC design team so Pixel 3 and on-coming Pixel 4 are true HTC phones. Current HTC models are designed and manufactured by OEMs, so HTC is only a marketing logo. Sony is also bringing their expertise and skills screen technology, digital photography and video, as seen in their latest models. So it's good to see the comeback of HTC (as Pixel) and Sony!
2:30 🤣Sony xz3 still same🤣
❤️❤️
2:06 Did he just reference a crackhead and crack cocaine ?
sony did wrong by putting a vibrator...
mia khalifa plays pubg Mia Khalifa would disagree.
Mario A 😂😂😅😅
NO. 3,5MM. JACK.
SM96 speakers make up for it
SM96 yes
Last time I bought a wired
3.5 mm headphone was 12 years ago. The market segment for 3.5mm is disappearing so it's common sense to let it go!
review the camera of xz2 premium
Creative School Hi, hoping to get the Premium in soon for review - it's a little tardy here in the UK unfortunately
does this have notificaiton led?
yes it does but it is quite small
This thing was launched in India for 72990 Indian rupees
And you can buy a Samsung galaxy s9 plus for like 57000 there is no reason why people will pay 20000 more for Sony
This phone is meant to be failure in India
I wonder for how much they will sell their xz2 premium for... 150000 ..?
how is this a long term review? lol u didn't even use it until after xz3
guess who's watching in 2022
Why does this phone have QC 3.0 yet the idiots gimp the charging speed? It's like having 128GB of storage and disabling 64GB 😂😂
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I have just bought a brand new one in black, I have read they are pushing Android 10 on it anyone have any experience of 10 on this handset yet or is it best sticking with Oreo??
Does this phone have hi res audio?
2021, i can get xz2 for only 136 usd
For real? From where?
@@helenakhushi6579 Indonesia, i get this phone too just 120 bucks for second like new condition
In Cambodia its only 85$
Is it worth it in 2021
@@SCfreNzy7 yeah if you only use for social media and camera, but for the game its not good since the battery life is pretty suck.
Can you use a pen?
So many animal related metaphors
I love your accent! F*** it😂
so......here you spit out whatever you want to. more like uncensored recombu channel.hahaha...name the channel Bloodytechchamp
What language do u speak? Are u born that way?
Arabic
Useless review since the Premium just came out!
Justice Warrior it is the same apart from a slightly improved camera and ps4 remote play
Justice Warrior some people want to spend less by buying a older model phone, especially when Sony releases a new flagship ever 6 months.
Expensive, and heavy. XIAOMI MI 8,OR one plus 6 is better option
would've been going for mi8 but it doesn't support Netflix HD.
heavy LOL, do you even lift bro. What heavy means is your getting more material for the money
OnePlus 6 is definitely a solid alternative. Impressive value.
Stupid design, stupid battery capacity, stupid heavy, stupid thick, stupid lack of 3.5 mm stupi,stupid fingerprint place, did I forget something
yea yourself!
Frando 99 u remind me there is a lot of stupid people around and there is one !
yea including you!
Ss Tt stupid you
Imran Hussein f*** u