Sony Xperia XZ2 with Fingerprint Reader that works all over the world

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(Caracas, July 12. News24) – The Sony Xperia XZ2, reduced a bit the gigantic bevels of its predecessors. In addition, his fingerprint reader (now located at the back) operates in all regions of the world.

Unfortunately, the change meant that the cell phone had no more regular headphone jack (3.5mm)), its fingerprint reader is not in an optimal position, its camera improved is still behind the competition and its high price of US $ 799 or US $ 699 in promotion positions it under mobile phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 ($ 720 on Amazon .com) and up to OnePlus 6 ($ 529 in OnePlus), considering what he offers and its price.

Features and Specifications
Display: 5.7 inches
Full HD resolution, HDR with SDR to HDR conversion [19659005] Size: 18: 9
Processor: Snapdragon 845
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB expandable via microSD up to 400 GB
Main Camera: 19 megapixel Motion Eye with 4K HDR video recording, Full HD 960fps, 3D Creator [19659006] Front camera: 5 megapixel camera [19659005] Battery: 3,180mAh
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C
Sound: High Resolution and Stereo Speakers
Operating System: Android Oreo
Price and Availability [19659004] The Sony Xperia XZ2 costs US $ 799 (US $ 699 discount) via Amazon, B & H Photo and Best Buy. The Xperia XZ2 is sold as an unlocked cell phone compatible with GSM networks, such as AT & T and T-Mobile in the United States, so that it is not compatible with CDMA networks such as Verizon, Sprint and Boost Mobile.

It is nice to see that Sony finally renews the design of its mobile phones.

The design change of the Sony Xperia XZ2 brings as main novelty a screen with bevels or smaller frames than before that allows it to better compete with cell phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the LG G7 ThinQ ( $ 750 on Verizon Wireless).

In addition, its glass back is curved to better fit to your hand and helps provide compatibility with wireless charging.

In addition, the fingerprint reader now works globally (including United States where it has been disabled generation after generation) and is now on the back

Despite these changes, the company still keeps the button dedicated to the camera (something almost unique on the market), Water Resistance IP68 and dual-flag before

Until now, the Sony Xperia XZ2 seems to be the ideal cell phone of the company that we have been waiting for years and that without considering that it has excellent specifications.

However, the Xperia XZ2 has some important shortcomings. For example, the fingerprint reader is placed very close to the center of the cell phone and as it has the same circular design and virtually the same lens size that is not too far away he is easily mistaken.

In addition, Sony Xperia XZ2 has removed the traditional 3.5mm headphone connector (although in its case comes with a 3.5mm USB-C adapter) and is one of the phones slippery cell phones that I've used.

These are things we could get used to and ignore the strengths of this mobile phone, but as a complete set are aspects that hurt the Xperia XZ2 and make it fall behind its major rivals .

Other features of the Sony Xperia XZ2 include a microSD card slot (on the top edge), in the same drawer of the SIM card – as usual. Here, Sony also offers something positive by allowing to extract the drawer with the nail and without the need of the typical pin tool that has become very common in the market.

The power button is located on the side edge (no fingerprint reader on this occasion) and the volume bar is on that very edge, a little higher. The button dedicated to the camera is at the bottom of this right edge, allowing you to open the camera at any time and even allows you to use it as a shutter release, or to focus when you lightly press , similar to a traditional camera.

In addition, you have the option to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, something that has proven useful in other phones. Android and that is easier to press on a hand.

On the bottom edge is the USB-C port that offers Quick Charge Quick Charge 3.0 superior to the Quick Charge 2.0 quick charge offered by the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9 Plus, but equal to the LG's offer G7 ThinQ and the Pixel 3 XL

The dual front speaker consists of the headphones at the top and a speaker at the bottom located just in the division of the front panel and the edge of the phone, something that I consider who should try more manufacturers.

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The 5.7-inch screen makes it a relatively compact phone.

Its resolution is 2160 × 1080 pixels, which places it a little below the 4K screen offered by the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the 2K displays that have the Galaxy S9, the LG G7, the LG V35 ThinQ or the HTC U12 Plus ($ 800 on Amazon.com). However, the details, brightness and colors of the Xperia XZ2 screen are good, providing an experience that few people should complain about. Of course, they are not as excellent as Samsung's beautiful OLED screens, but the difference in everyday use is not gigantic.

To return to the Xperia XZ2 frameworks or screen frames, it is clear that they were reduced compared to its predecessors, but even though they are not the smallest ones we can find on the market and the side glasses are even larger than those offered by mobile phones like the Xperia XA2.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Xperia XZ2 feels like a pretty dense cell phone, a bit heavy and relatively thick. With 198 grams, it is heavier than the Galaxy Note 8 (195 grams), a much larger cell phone (6.3 inches), a larger capacity battery (3,300mAh against 3,180mAh) and a dual rear camera. Stylus built into your body. In addition, its thickness of 11.1 mm does not help, although its curved glass disguises it a little.

Operating System and Software

Sony Xperia XZ2 Samsung Galaxy S9 LG G7 HTC ThinQ U12 Plus OnePlus 6 Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Android Operating System Oreo (compatible with Android P beta) Android Oreo Android Oreo Android Oreo OxygenOS Android based Oreo (compatible with Android P beta) Android Oreo

G video record slow motion at 960fps in Full HD resolution: Mobile phones like Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9 Plus can only record at 960 ips in HD resolution
Works like a 3D scanner: even if there is a cellphone with 3D recognition like the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition and iPhone X, Sony cell phones are the only ones that can scan all kinds of objects and heads in 3D to scan them.

It has a button dedicated to the camera: The button allows it to function as a conventional camera. Can Abar 4K video with HDR: There are many cell phones that can record 4K, but without HDR.
Android P: The Sony Xperia XZ2 is already compatible with Android P beta
Similar to OnePlus 6, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is one of the first and only phones compatible with the beta version. Android P, the next generation of Google's operating system that will be updated in the coming months.