New sony smartphones in the year. Review of the smartphone Sony Xperia XZ: the second flagship for the year

Xperia XZ - this is the second flagship from Sony in 2016. By some criteria, it is slightly better than X Performance, and at the start of sales the most expensive is $ 100. Because of this, it looks more like a potential competitor than an updated model. Sony xperia   XZ has come to conquer the market with a fresh design, dust and moisture protection, super-fast hybrid autofocus, and a new-fashioned USB-C.

The model is available in two versions. F8331 is designed for 1 SIM, has 32 GB of internal memory. F8332 has a slot for 2 SIM, and the storage capacity is already 64 GB. Officially, we will only be selling dvuhsimochnaya version (F8332). At the start of sales, the cost of a smartphone in Russia was 804 USD. In Ukraine, pre-order can be purchased for 780 USD (relevant at the time of the review).

Judging by the characteristics "on paper", the smartphone becomes on a par with top models from other manufacturers.

Design, connectors and body features

In appearance saved elements that make the device recognizable by its predecessors. But some innovations are still there. The design of the case is now called Loop Surface, its idea consists of smooth, streamlined, symmetrical shapes, and faces that merge into one another. Then the design of the Nokia N9 was immediately remembered: the new is a well-forgotten old.

The body is made of metal (with plastic inserts), to the touch - dull, but when the light hits, a glossy glare appears. Body colors: blue, black and silver.

The screen is covered with glass Gorilla glass   (probably 4 generations), has 2.5D bends around the edges. On the right side are: volume rocker, button for quick launch   camera, and a large power button, combined with a fingerprint sensor. By the way, it recognizes prints correctly, but does not respond to touch. To scan, you must press the button, and without haste, release.

On the left side is a tray for cards. The 3.5 mm minijack nestles on the top and the USB-Type-C connector sits on the bottom. Together with the miniature X Compact, these are the first Sony smartphones with this connector.

The housing has been protected against ingress of dust and moisture conforming to IP65 / 68. Diving with a smartphone is highly undesirable, but it’s not scary to get in the rain. Product dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm. Mass of the device: 161 g.

CPU

In terms of iron, everything is flagship. The installed processor is one of the most powerful and successful solutions of 2016: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996. This 64-bit chip was created using the 14-nm process technology, received 4 Kryo cores (2 for 1.6 GHz, and another 2 for 2.15 GHz). Graphics processing is engaged in a powerful graphics accelerator Adreno 530. For everyday tasks, the performance is excessive. Its real benefit can be felt in the processing and preservation of weighty shots and commercials, as well as in games.

If anything, they run at max. In Antutu, productivity is estimated in the range from 120 to 140 thousand points (the final result may vary depending on a number of factors). When performing trivial tasks, the case remains cold, and only in the most difficult games and when recording, 4K video becomes warm. But there are no problems with overheating.

Memory

The device is equipped with 3 GB random access memory. Yes, compared with its predecessor, the volume has not changed, and most of the other flagships of the current year received 4 GB of RAM. But is it worth complaining about this? Hardly. High-level performance, while running multiple applications with switching between them, there are no problems.

The amount of internal memory can be 32 and 64 GB, depending on the version.In the dual-slot version, it is possible to install an external MicroSD drive up to 256 GB (instead of the second SIM). Owners of the single-valued device will be “lucky” a little more. They already can install only one card, so the slot for MicroSD remains completely at their disposal.

Autonomous work

Sony does not seek to install a battery of as large a capacity as possible in its devices. But it focuses on the optimization of the software, and offers advanced opportunities for energy saving. This time, the manufacturer has relied on technologies that can extend battery life. With intensive use, the battery capacity of 2900 mAh easily withstands the whole day.

There is support for Quick Charge 2.0, for half an hour the charge is replenished by about half. Brand power pack for fast charging sold separately. And with the help of a complete memory device, 90% is dialed in 2 hours, the remaining 10% reach within 40 minutes. This is a kind of "gentle charging", which, according to the idea of ​​the manufacturer, should slow down battery wear.

Camera

The smartphone uses a 23 MP Exmor RS matrix, with a 24 mm G-lens optics and F / 2.0 aperture. Implemented the ability to change the exposure by tapu. To ensure natural color reproduction and correct determination of white balance, an RGBC-IRi sensor is provided. It is used heaped autofocus 4 types: laser, phase, contrast and predictive. Each of them is responsible for shooting in certain conditions. But, if necessary, all 4 sensors can be involved.

The physical button for calling the camera simultaneously serves as a two-step shutter release, with the ability to focus. When you press it in sleep mode, the smartphone takes a photo in 0.6 seconds, and even if the object being shot was in motion, it will turn out “in focus”.

Despite a bunch of megapixels and many technological improvements, the miracle did not happen. Sony still loses the quality of the photographs to such flagships as the Samsung S7 and HTC 10.

The pictures lack sharpness, and the dynamic range is not very wide. At the edges of the frame, unsharp areas are often formed. Due to the too high resolution, as for a relatively small matrix, with an increase in the image, noises can be seen even on daily frames.

If, however, discard comparisons with competitors, then we are dealing with a very clever mobile camera. Ready-made photos are characterized by natural color reproduction and high detail. Very good panoramas are obtained, and the macro is generally “fire”.

Children or animals - the camera easily captures any moving objects, even in difficult conditions. With a lack of lighting noise reduction works, while XZ tries to keep the details.

The camera is capable of recording video with FullHD resolution (30 or 60 frames / s), while you can activate digital stabilization SteadyShot. When shooting in 4K, there is no stabilization. But, it seems that the problem with overheating has been solved (now there is no time limit for shooting). The quality of the videos received is very decent.

The wide-angle (22 mm) frontal autofocus module allows you to take photos with a resolution of 13 MP. By default, the nasty "beauty filters" are not activated, so the pictures are not soiled. The result will delight connoisseurs of high-quality self: they are clear and detailed. Even with artificial light, you can get a good result.

Display

IPS display with a diagonal of 5.2 "received FullHD resolution (1920 x 1080). Pixel density is very high - 424 PPI. The screen is good in all respects, and fully consistent with the flagship quality. The maximum level of brightness in general is beyond the limit - 629 cd / m2. Not without proprietary technologies that visually improve image quality. And yet, the Japanese took care of the ability to control the screen with gloves. The screen area occupies 70.9% of the entire front panel. The chin and cap are rather high.

Someone may find fault with the color rendition, they say, unnatural colors. So, in the settings there is a point where you can customize all this yourself.

Networking opportunities

Dvuhsimochny Sony Xperia XZ is equipped with almost all communications, with the exception of the infrared port. It can work in 2G / 3G / 4G networks, with all the most important frequencies. there is NFC module, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz). Navigation features include GPS support (with A-GPS), GLONASS, and BeiDou. The positioning accuracy is high, the connection speed to satellites is 10-15 seconds, and this is with a cold start.

Sound

The manufacturer has paid special attention to the sound component. Two stereo speakers mounted on the front panel demonstrate a good volume level. At the same time, they do not wheeze, and even the lower frequencies can be picked up by ear.

The LDAC protocol allows you to transmit sound to wireless headphones with almost no loss of quality. The built-in proprietary player is stuffed with various "enhancers". During a telephone conversation, the sound is excellent, the broadband sound of HD Voice is supported.

Software part

At the time of the announcement, the device was supplied with Android OS 6.0.1 on board. But, since this is the flagship, the upgrade to version seven is just around the corner. Sony uses its own shell, but its interface has a lot in common with the "pure" Android. Themes are replaceable, with the ability to download new ones. A lot of proprietary applications and software chips are built into the firmware. For example, the modes for advanced control of energy saving STAMINA and Ultra STAMINA.

Individual characteristics

The device is equipped with a thermometer. The software reads the sensor data, and when the temperature is below zero, it automatically activates the control mode of the screen with gloves on. A tray for SIM is made of an elastic material; it can be taken out without a clip, having picked it up with a fingernail. True, hot swap is not provided, when you remove the tray, the smartphone will immediately restart.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• design with individual features, excellent assembly;
• protection against dust and moisture;
• mighty audio component;
• serious focusing system, the camera copes wonderfully with shooting objects in motion;
• high-quality, very bright display;
• good frontalka;
• the presence of a hardware shutter button.

Minuses:

• image quality lags behind the level of the main flagships of 2016.

To suit the smartphone

For the most part, those who want to buy a top-quality smartphone. Reasons for choosing the Sony Xperia XZ: if the devices from Samsung and LG seem boring, and the Chinese flagships are far from perfect. And finally, the Sony Xperia XZ can be considered a good choice if the owner calmly reacts to the fact that the camera in his smartphone has not been included in the list of the best.

Our review of the smartphone Sony Xperia XZ

Wherever you look - the smartphone is good from almost any side. Of course, I would like more powerful batteryand optical stabilization. But, the ideal smartphone that can please everyone is not yet invented. Significant differences between the Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance minimum, but the XZ will be more interesting because of the design and focus. But Samsung can offer for the same money (and even cheaper) Galaxy S7. There AMOLED screen, with autonomy somehow better, and a great camera is not included in any framework of comparison. According to the results of the review, there remain some mixed impressions of the device in question.

Today we will talk about the top 3 best Sony smartphones, proving once again that this brand can surprise and be original at the same time. At the same time, the devices are not to be confused with anything, but even the perfect have their own pitfalls, so we will try to grope them, if we succeed, of course.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone

The main advantage of the device is not covered by a single commercial. Yes, this is the world's first smartphone, equipped with a 4K-HDR-display, manufactured using the same technology as the Bravia smart TVs from Sony. That is, it is not only high resolution, but also an excellent color rendition along with high brightness and contrast. Screen high definition - this is good, but what else is this friend ready to surprise? This is what we will now understand.

1. Appearance.   Externally, the device fully meets the precepts of the classic form factor of smartphones Sony - a rectangular candy bar with sharp corners and rounded edges. A smooth metal case wraps around a 5.5-inch screen, the frames around it are minimal, but you can’t call a frameless device. The corresponding dimensions are: 156x77x7.9 mm, but the weight for an aluminum device is considerable - 191 grams. It turns out such a weighty brick, but better than a thin metal, which bends in the back pocket of jeans. Yes, there is not only the build quality, but also the enviable strength of a special metal alloy, which is complemented by moisture resistance according to IP65 / 68 standards. However, this does not mean that with the device you can dive into the Mariana abyss - the gadget is not afraid of rain and can be washed under a tap, taking care in advance that all ports are tightly closed. To the right of the device is a metal volume rocker, below the power button recessed into the case, which can be combined with a fingerprint sensor. Admittedly, this is not the most the best decisionfirst used on Sony smartphones last year, but there was no other place for the sensor due to the design features of the front panel. As for the back side, the fingerprint sensor from the rear would make the device look like a mass of other devices. In short, such a chip and stop carping. On the left - a tray for nanoSIM cards or one SIM card and a memory card of up to 256 GB. The presence of a 3.5 mm jack on the top is definitely good, USB Type C is located at the bottom, which is very convenient. The speakers, however, found a place for themselves above and below the screen plane, so it’s difficult to drown them. The gadget itself can be put on the frontal part and used as portable speakers. There are three combat colors of the corps in total: shining chrome, deep black and pink bronze, that is, for everyone, separately for men and women. You have no apple mixed standards. I almost forgot, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 completely covers the front and back panels. Recall that it is thinner, but stronger than the fourth generation of proprietary protective coating.
2. Display. The novelty received a 5.5-inch TRILUMINOS-matrix with 4K-resolution and support for X-Reality technology. The screen supports dynamic contrast changes and covers 138% of the sRGB color space — places for professional photographers and designers. Needless to say, the display is perfectly readable from any angle, does not fade even in direct sunlight and pleases with rich but realistic colors. True, such a resolution imposes its own conditions on the content and capacity of the battery, but the first and second smartphones are just not enough, but more on that below.
3. Filling.   The flagship is built on a promising Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, built on the 10-nanometer Samsung FinFET process technology. It carries on board 4 Kryo cores to 2.45 GHz + 4 cores to 1.9 GHz. Traditionally, only one unit is constantly running, the second one is turned on as needed depending on the load. Video core Adreno 540 supports: DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 Full, Vulkan API and operates at a frequency of up to 710 MHz. High-speed performance is provided by 4 GB of RAM in LPDDR4X-1866 format, operating in dual channel mode. Thus, the potential of 4K-screen is fully disclosed. But 64 GB of flash memory will not be enough for such characteristics. 4K content weighs a lot, as many weigh and quality photosmade by this machine. In addition, in fact you have access to 49 GB, the rest of the place eats up Android 7.1 and pre-installed software. Despite the fact that everything will fly on the device, in the Xperia XZ Premium benchmark it gains 159,677 parrots, that is, it is slightly inferior to last year’s devices: the ZUK Edge and OnePlus 3T. Well, MediaTek is still taxing, but Qualcomm is much more stable in multi-core tests.
4. Communication, network.   From wireless interfaces: new navigation format - A-GNSS, that is, a single module and software for working with GPS and GLONASS. It turns out that our standard abroad is still recognized. We are pleased with the support of Bluetooth 5.0, that is, multiple wireless devices, dual-band Wi-Fi, DLNA, Google Cast and NFC, as well as USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB Type-C, depending on the region of delivery. The device also supports LTE (4G) Cat16 with a transfer rate of gigabits per second.
5. Photomodules. The novelty has received a completely updated again 19-megapixel 4K-camera with its own clipboard, which increases the speed and quality of shooting. At the same time, the pixel pitch is 1.22 μm, there is a predictive autofocus, which uses three focusing modes at once, and a five-axis stabilization, but only digital, not optical. All this together allows you to take clear and rich photos, even on the run. In short, the camera is generally indifferent to any shaking. The only thing the sensor suffers is not the best detail when working at night, but even the slightest hint of blurring is not. The front 13-megapixel wide-angle sensor allows you to take a very clear selfie, so be careful, perhaps self-admiration will turn into self-criticism with all the consequences. By the way, the five-axis stabilization also extends to the “front”, so a tripod or a “stick” will not be needed a priori.
6. Sound   here on top level, but you will understand all its juice only in headphones. The fact is, the smartphone supports audiophile formats LPCM, FLAC, ALAC and DSD - another stone in the garden 64-gigabyte flash drive. In the presence of a function for clear sound Clear Audio + and two speakers S-Force Front Surround.
7. Behind autonomy   The battery responds to 3230 mAh, which is frankly not enough for a 4K screen. Brand situation saves smart application   Stamina to save energy and Qnovo adaptive charging technology, but the bottom line is that we get a working day of autonomy and no more. If you deprive yourself of games and high-definition content, then the device will quietly stretch for 2-3 days in mixed use.

Price Sony Xperia XZ Premium in Russia - from 44,000 to 54,000 rubles. See the video review below:

Sony Xperia L1 smartphone

If for Sony there is the concept of "budget", then this "budget" - Xperia L1. Whatever it was, the device has balanced characteristics and looks almost identical to the older version. True, we cannot talk about productive stuffing in this case, but about everything in order.

1. Appearance   Xperia L1 recalls the design of the Xperia XZ Premium, but only reminds. Yes, the same 5.5-inch “brick” form factor, smooth edges, but already a completely plastic case and one “music” speaker instead of two in the older version. And the device looks expensive, and plastic panels have minimal gaps, do not play and do not creak. Fingerprint sensor No, the rest of the controls are in the same places - the power key, volume rocker and tray for nanoSIM cards and a memory card, that is, you don’t need to choose between them, which is good. Nowhere did not go and USB Type C, coupled with a 3.5-millimeter audio jack. In this case, the conversational speaker is located at the top, and the second loudspeaker at the bottom of the device. Coloring the body is similar - three colors. True, it is matte due to the fact that it is not aluminum coated with glass. Dimensions of the device: 151x74x8.7 mm, weight - 180 grams.
2. Sony Xperia L1 screen   mediocre - 5.5-inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Wide viewing angles are provided, as is Sony's inherent high display brightness, but the contrast level is low, both low and the coverage of sRGB-space. For such a diagonal, this resolution is also small. We understand that it is not a flagship, but not let it be 2K, at least Full-HD could be made. In addition, when you click on the display in the center, there are visible divorces characteristic of low-quality matrices, which you cannot see now even on ultrabudgetary Chinese devices. There is no protective glass, and the oleophobic coating leaves much to be desired and, when used without film, will be erased soon. In short, the Japanese saved on the screen, which sounds strange to Sony, albeit inexpensive.
3. Filling.   As a processor, the Sony Iksperia L1 uses a 4-core 64-bit MediaTek MT6737T with a clock frequency of up to 1.45 GHz and a Mali-T720 MP2,550 MHz video accelerator. Nothing special, he does not offer, so, to play around on average settings and surf the Internet. Yes, and the RAM is not enough - only 2 GB. As for the flash drive, you get 12 of the 16 GB possible, since its takes operating system. Now it is clear why the developer has condescended to a separate slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. By the way, it is suspicious that such a SoC can chew such a size, usually 128 GB no more, but the fact remains. In AnTuTu, the device is expectedly gaining 35,000 parrots and is easily circumvented by the Moto M and Asus Zenfon 3 Max. In short, as we said above, the budget "on the face." But these shortcomings, albeit partially, but compensates for dual-band Wi-Fi. There are A-GNSS, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC-model and USB Type-C. This whole thing works under running Android 7.0. By the way, on board is quite an interesting software. For example, there is a Smart Cleaner, which analyzes the system and prioritizes processes, clearing garbage at the same time. At the same time, the proprietary interface is rebuilt according to your preferences, occasionally wondering what to turn on and what to turn off completely.
4. Cameras   Sony a priori can not be bad. Of course, nothing extraordinary, but the main sensor produces its honest 13 megapixels. Do not discount the aperture at f / 2.2, as well as the three-time zoom Clear Image, there is autofocus, and the ISO level is at around 3200 units. Front-camera   5 megapixel with a 24mm wide-angle lens. For those selfies, to which everyone is accustomed, go.
5. Sound   the only dynamic can not be called outstanding, but also mediocre. Moreover, that in the headphones in front of us is the same Walkman.
6. And here autonomy   not the strongest side of the smartphone. However, if we consider the energy-efficient processor, HD-display and the battery manager in the face of Stamina, then 2620 mAh is quite enough for a day of work in mixed mode. And the price, taking into account the brand does not bite.

The price of the Xperia L1 in Russia is 13,000 rubles. And here's a video review of the device:

Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone

If the Xperia XZ Premium is designed to surprise with its screen, then the Xperia XA1 - with its camera. On board the device is one of the world's best optical sensors with a resolution of 23 megapixels, hybrid autofocus and ISO 6400 sensitivity. However, the processor did not let us down either. But that pumped up, and now we shall understand.

1. Appearance.   Needless to say, we have a “square” candy bar, like the models described above. True, there are differences here. First, it is a 5-inch smartphone with smaller dimensions of 145x67x8 mm and a weight of 143 grams, which is achieved using metal and plastic in the design. They are in turn covered protective glass   Corning Gorilla Glass. Secondly, the power key here is classic - round, of course, there is no fingerprint sensor in it. In this case, the location of the speakers here is similar to Xperia L1, and of the available colors in addition to the usual black, pink and white, there is also a golden hue.
2. Screen. Further, the analogy with the budget apparatus is also traced. It uses an absolutely identical L1 screen, only in a five-inch format, so in this context it looks acceptable. In addition, unlike his brother, here is implemented the technology to improve the image. Otherwise, it is the same IPS-matrix, retaining the disadvantages and advantages of the previous model.
3. But filling   looks more cheerful. Under the hood, a MediaTek Helio P20 64-bit 8-core processor with four cores up to 2.3 GHz and four to 1.6 GHz. Complete the picture 3 GB of RAM and already 32 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded with memory cards up to 256 GB. The device is running the seventh Android and with the same software on board. In AnTuTu, the device gains 60,000 points, bypassing the version without a unit by 20,000 parrots, but behind the Galaxy A5 (2017), Huawei P10 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime. True, the difference between them is literally a thousand. Thus, we get all the modern games at the maximum settings, but you can forget about multitasking in the case of heavy applications. RAM for this is not enough.
4. Connection   A set of interfaces also pleased - Wi-Fi Miracast, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GNSS, NFC-module and USB Type-C. Not without the support of Google Cast, as well as all known LTE communication standards in Russia.
5. Multimedia.   As the main camera, a 23-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 1 / 2.3-inch Exmor RS and ISO matrix at a level of 6300 units is used, which means you get high-quality and detailed images at any degree of illumination. In addition, there is a 5-fold zoom Clear Image, optical stabilization, but the five-axis digital stabilization is not here. However, the camera itself assumes a slow professional shooting, and not wild extreme races. The selfie camera is also fine: an 8-megapixel 1/4-inch Exmor R matrix, similar to the main camera aperture at f / 2.0, a wide-angle lens and autofocus. Therefore, self-admiration can be practiced at a professional level, but the smartphone must be firmly held in hand, as the blurring of the picture is rarely possible. The sound is provided by Clear Audio + and the xLOUD built-in amplifier, which allows you to significantly increase the sound without losing quality and noises like wheezing at maximum settings. In headphones, hardware and hardware take over. softwaretherefore audiophiles will be satisfied.
6. Autonomy. MediaTek PumpExpress 2.0 fast charging and Stamina power saving mode is the only thing that can save Sony Xperia XA1 battery life. Judge for yourself, 2300 mAh will not be enough for this kind of device, especially if you take into account the resource-demanding camera.

Price Sony Xperia XA1 in Russia - from 16 000 to 20 000 rubles. More information in the video review:

What we have as a result of the review of the TOP-3 best smartphones   Sony 2017? One premium device with all that it implies, one state employee and one middle class device. And the line between them is clearly drawn. So, Xperia XZ Premium is created for everything: sound, cameras, processor - a fan of the line will check out all this. In this case, the characteristics, as well as the appearance, are perfectly balanced, and only maximalists and geeks can find fault with the smartphone. Sony device entry level, which is not enough stars from the sky, but here, too, is full of Zen, although the tar didn’t do without a spoon. The screen frankly sad. But the middling Xperia XA1 fills this gap with its 5 inches and offers a much more fun stuffing, and the camera deserves all the praises. It turns out that the disadvantages overlap the merits, and the cost pleases, so the update of the Sony line can be quite successful.

Smartphones are becoming more and more powerful. At the same time, not only the design, but also the entire functionality is improved and improved. In this compilation we will try to present the best in our opinion. smartphones that will be released in late 2016 or early 2017.

This year many good ones were released, powerful smartphones, which you can read about in this article In this post we will talk about the upcoming mobile phones, which will be released either at the end of 2016, or at the beginning of 2017.

Flagship smartphones 2017

The specifications of the devices we will talk about are presented according to rumors and leaks. Nobody has exact information yet, as the manufacturers do not disclose it. In any case, the specifications of these smartphones will be much better than the specifications of the previous generation of smartphones. Let's turn to the list of smartphones that will be released in 2017.

The device that heads our list is this. After launch, Samsung will consider creating Samsung galaxy   S8. This is the most likely scenario. The unit will also be equipped with some of the best features of the previous model.

Samsung S7 can not be called unique in terms of design, so in the case of the S8, you can expect something unique. This can be both a folding display (there are a lot of rumors about it) and improved specifications.

1. Android OS 7.0
2. Snapdragon 840 processor
3. 6 GB of RAM
4. 5g network support
5. 4k video support
6. 5.5 inch display

Apple iPhone 7s and 7s Plus

iPhone 7s   will be released after the launch of his younger brother. The expected release date of the iPhone 7 is September or October, and in December 2016 or January 2017, the 7s Plus model will be released. The device will be more powerful compared to previous versions. If we talk about design, we can expect something new, not beaten. Compared to previous models, the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus will have more powerful specifications.

1. Chip A10
2. IOS 11

LG G6

LG has introduced its new flagship at the MWC. The most likely scenario is that after the release of the G5, the company will think about creating LG G6, its next flagship.

If we take into account the release date of LG smartphones, which falls on the first quarter of each new year, we can assume that the company will launch its next flagship in February or March 2017.

Since, basically, the company focuses on cameras like the G4 and G5, the G6 will be packed with some kind of extreme camera with powerful optics that will create great photos.

As for the design, it will apply unique innovative technologies. Previous phones of this brand could surprise with high quality design. In the new flagship, the company will embody all its experience and achievements and create something extraordinary.

1. UHD display
2. 4k video support
3. 5 GB of RAM
4. Snapdragon 830 processor
5. 26 MP camera with 4k recording support

Smartphones google nexus

As we know, every year Google launches its Nexus devices in collaboration with several of the largest technology giants. Last year, it was the Nexus 6p, which developed Huawei and the Nexus 5x, developed by LG for Google.

Question: which company will work on the following Nexus smartphones. . So if you want to know what Google's upcoming smartphones will look like, look at HTC smartphones.

Regarding the specifications of the information is not, but we can assume one of the devices will be budget, and the other in the premium segment with additional features. Nexus 6p and Nexus 5x were launched in the last quarter of 2015, so you can expect the upcoming flagships to be released in the last quarter of 2016.

Sony Xperia Z7

The announcement of the Z6 was held in February 2016 at the MWC. If we talk about the Z7, then its appearance can be expected in February 2017. At this time, the emphasis will be placed on design and performance.

Sony is renowned as a manufacturer of good, powerful cameras. This time there will be even more megapixels in the main camera. Also, the device will be waterproof, like previous devices.

The upcoming smartphone will come with the following specifications:

1. 30 megapixel main camera
2. 6 GB of RAM
3. Android OS 7.0
4. Snapdragon 830 Chipset

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For half of 2017, Sony Mobile managed to release a whole bunch of smartphones. But which ones are the most relevant to buy? And is it worth to choose only from new products, maybe the “oldies” from 2016 still have something to do with it? Learn in this post!

This top is created solely in the opinion of the author and the main criteria are the price / quality / relevance of the gadget. All prices are current as of June 19, 2017.

TOP-5 actual phones Sony Xperia in 2017

5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Introduced this year, the technology flagship will be an excellent purchase for all Sony fans and not only. The smartphone became the heir to the Z5 Premium, has the most top-notch characteristics and will receive fast android updates   at least 24 months.

XZ Premium received a 4K screen, with support for HDR, Hi-Res Audio, a Motion Eye camera that can shoot video at 960k / s, Snapdragon 835.

The smartphone has other features, for example: USB Type-C 3.1, IP65 / 68 protection against water and dust, “Xperia Actions” function, which gives helpful hints, other.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium will be an actual smartphone for at least 2 years, and the performance will be enough for all 4 years.

Price: 55,000 rubles, sales in Russia have already begun.

The closest competitors from other manufacturers are:

• Galaxy S8 (55,000 rubles),
• LG G6 (52,000 rubles),
• HTC U11 (45,000 rubles, excellent price for the flagship from the A-brand),
• iPhone 7 plus (63,000 rubles).

Each of them has its own characteristics and disadvantages, but the Xperia XZ Premium stands out for its distinctive design and innovative camera.

The Japanese company Sony is one of the most famous manufacturers of digital technology in the world. Recently, the most dynamically developing areas of its activity are Xperia series smartphones. Stylish body good soundhigh performance and good battery - All this makes the company's phones attractive to buyers. To learn more about the devices of the line, we have compiled for you the rating of the best Sony smartphones that can be found in the gadget market in 2017.

Sony Xperia Z5 Dual

Top Sony's top smartphone models are starting the Z5 Dual. The stylish conservative design of Sony is evident in every detail of the phone body. A distinctive feature of most of the devices of this line is the availability of high-quality protection against moisture, which, in particular, concerns the screen of the Z5, which received a diagonal of 5.2 inches and an excellent Full HD-resolution. The gadget interface is based on the Android OS 5.1. Despite the rather large display, the thickness of the smartphone is only 7.45 mm. Of course, the phone is not equipped with VoLTE, however LTE-A Cat standard. 6 allows you to work with the Internet using one of two SIM cards, no less comfortable. Lithium-polymer battery has a capacity of 2900 mA / h, which lasts for 8-10 hours.

As you already know, Sony makes phones with a good camera, and the Z5 Dual is no exception. The gadget is equipped with main optics with a resolution of 23 megapixels, supporting optical zoom with a 5-fold increase and hybrid autofocus. The front camera, even at 5 megapixel resolution, takes great pictures. The proprietary Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and the powerful Adreno 430 video chip allow you to enjoy excellent smartphone performance, and 3 GB of RAM allows you to work seamlessly with several demanding applications. Media capacity of 32 GB for a large number of high-quality photos and videos may not be enough, so the manufacturer has provided an increase of up to 200 GB through memory cards.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Yet another good smartphone   Sony from the Z5 Compact range. The HD display now has a diagonal of 4.6 inches, so the width and height of the case have noticeably decreased, however, in order to preserve the technical features, we had to sacrifice a thickness of 9 mm. The overall image remains classic, and the smartphone-protected case is equipped with on-screen buttons. As always, the optics of Sony's phones are at the height thanks to the 23 megapixel camera with fast autofocus, the pictures are bright and contrasting. Frontalka with 5 megapixel also works very well and will allow you to take great pictures.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor traditionally comes with the Adreno 430 video chip, which allows the smartphone to cope with all tasks efficiently and quickly. 2 GB of RAM make the work speed comfortable, and the internal memory of 32 GB with the possibility of increasing by 200 GB provides enough space for storing all sorts of files. The battery device at 2700 mA / h holds a charge of up to 6 hours. The smartphone can work on the Internet according to the standard LTE-A Cat. 6, while the SIM card may be only one. Since the gadget was released in 2016, the operating android system   has version 5.1.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual

Choosing a smartphone, the price and quality of which correspond in favor of the first indicator, you need to carefully examine every detail of the device. Model XA Ultra Dual - one of those gadgets that everyone will like both in cost and performance. Sleek design emphasizes the thickness of just 8.4 mm. The display is 6 inches equipped with a resolution of 1920x1080 with a pixel density of 367 PPI. The gadget works on Android OS of the popular version 6.0. The performance of the device is provided by the main MediaTek Helio P10 chip and an additional Mali-T860 MP2 video chip. The effective speed of the phone is guaranteed 3 GB of RAM, which is more than enough for modern games. Most likely, lovers of many pictures of 16 GB of memory will not be enough, so the device has a slot for microSD up to 200 GB.

None review high-quality smartphone   XA Ultra Dual does not do without focus on front optics. The matrix of the camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, due to which it makes amazingly high-quality photos. At the same time, the rear optics received a slightly higher resolution - 21.5 megapixels. Both SIM cards of the device can work according to the LTE-A Cat standard. 4. In addition, the XA Ultra Dual is a reliable smartphone with a good battery capacity of 2700 mAh, due to which the charging lasts for 8-9 hours of operation.

Sony Xperia X Dual

Reliable devices from Sony have always had high popularity. Xperia X Dual is no exception. If you focus on customer reviews, the main advantage of the smartphone is a 5-inch screen with excellent Full HD resolution with a high pixel density of 441 (PPI). In addition, in the hand the phone is very nice due to the thin metal case with a thickness of 7.9 mm. Thanks to two SIM cards, you can use communication services. different operators nano cards are suitable. The battery capacity of 2620 mAh is not the most powerful, but thanks to the economical Android 6.0 charge can hold up to 7-7.5 hours.
  Another serious advantage of the smartphone is the camera. The main optics is designed for 23 megapixels, and the front one - for 13 megapixels. Both options are equipped with autofocus and many advanced settings, allowing you to make beautiful high quality photos. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 yf 1.8 GHz processor and Adreno 510 video chip ensure efficient smartphone performance, and 3 GB of RAM will ensure high speed of the gadget at any load. The phone has a lot of internal memory - 64 GB, but in case of shortage it can be supplemented with 200 GB via microSD.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Of course, we could not lose sight of and not consider the best smartphone Sony. The Xperia Z5 Premium has everything you could want. High-quality housing with moisture protection has a thickness of 7.8 mm. At the same time, the screen diagonal is 5.5 inches, and the resolution is a fantastic Quad HD. The device is equipped with only one SIM card, which does not prevent its owner from using the whole range of communication services. The phone works on the operating system Android version   5.1, which has become popular in modern phones.
  The smartphone is installed powerful battery   type Li-Polymer with a capacity of 3430 mA / h, which allows the gadget to keep the charge almost a day. Like all Z5 series phones, Premium is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 8 cores and an Adreno 430 video chip. This combination makes the smartphone very productive, and its speed is provided by 3 GB of RAM. Built-in 32 GB memory can be expanded up to 200 GB thanks to a memory card. Naturally, the device received powerful camera   23 megapixel with 5x optical zoom and 5 megapixel front-facing, since Sony phones without good optics are hard to imagine.

Sony Xperia E5

The Xperia E5 is an inexpensive but good smartphone from Sony which is one of the few representatives of the budget segment. It is equipped with a plastic case with a thickness of 8.2 mm, and the diagonal of the HD display is 5 inches, and the pixel density of 294 (PPI) allows you to observe a picture saturated with colors. The phone supports LTE-A Cat. 4, while the connector is only for one SIM card format nano. A 2300 mA / h battery holds a charge for about 7 hours. The device is equipped with Android version 6.0 which, with a small battery capacity, will extend the work of the phone.

The smartphone has a good 13 megapixel camera with fast autofocus and a good 5 megapixel front camera. High-quality performance is the result of the MediaTek MT6735 processor and Mali-T720 graphics chip, which are supplemented with 1.5 GB of RAM to support effective multitasking. Internal memory   16 GB for a budget smartphone will be quite enough, but it can be supplemented with 200 GB by connecting a memory card.

Conclusion

The ranking of the best Sony 2017 smartphones presented by us shows that the Japanese company produces excellent devices for all categories of customers. In the line of gadgets can be found and budget options, and phones with an average cost, and expensive flagships. Which smartphone is better to buy, only the future owner of the device can decide, focusing on their needs and capabilities.

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