Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XZ2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XZ2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 3840 |
| PPI | 424 | 765 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 76.1 | 72.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps, HDR |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 12 MP, f/1.6 |
| Wide | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) | 19 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3180 | 3540 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 153 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 198 | 236 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 80 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February 26. Released 2018, April 20 | 2018, April. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XZ2 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium packs a 3540 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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