Sony Xperia XZ3 vs XZ2 Premium | Side-by-side comparison
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We compare Sony's new Xperia XZ3 flagship phone with the most super-specced Sony mobile, the Xperia XZ2 Premium - which has the best camera tech, performance, battery life and features? Here's our full side-by-side Xperia XZ3 vs Xperia XZ2 Premium comparison.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is the second flagship mobile from the Japanese giant in 2018 - and the first to rock an OLED display. Besides the screen, the Xperia XZ3 isn't a massive upgrade over the older XZ2 and XZ2 Premium in terms of specs. Plus, while the XZ3 has a QHD+ screen, the Premium phone boasts 4K HDR visuals.
Likewise, the XZ2 Premium is still the best Sony cameraphone. The XZ3 uses a single lens camera with the same hardware as the standard XZ2, while the Premium delivers a smart dual lens camera setup.
Check out our full Sony Xperia XZ3 hands-on review at Recombu and my other XZ3 comparisons, including a side-by-side with the Xperia XZ2 and Huawei's P20 Pro.
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Nearly three years on, I still have my XZ2 Premium and G/F has the XZ3.. Brilliant phones and have still stood time. Hers every so often will struggle RAM wise, but mine has the extra 2Gb and storms practically everything still. Will take the RAM over OLED any day.!
Hi @Tech Spurt have you used the XZ2 under the sun? What was your experience? I mean the display was clear?
Looks great. If the camera was a little better it would be amazing
Almost same specs, i love the xz3 Oled display, but i will choose XZ2 Premium over it. I don't know why but I get attracted with bulky, heavy weight phones just as my XZ Premium now.
@Mrpeppino444
5 жыл бұрын
Same here! :) love my xz premium, and upgrading with the xz2 premium! Heavy and sexy :)
@stylistxxx
5 жыл бұрын
Belieive me XZ2 premium is much heavier then XZ
@CjLive
5 жыл бұрын
Lol I paid a grand for the premium xz2 love it
@iankelly4008
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mrpeppino444 let me know when you do. Curious to hear your findings
@Mrpeppino444
5 жыл бұрын
It's a beast! :)
2:27 Kill la Kill background? I see you're a man of culture.
@p7272
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that background is nice. 👍
Great overview! No one has went into this much detail yet.
Great comparison, thanks! An important advantage of LCD screens over OLED is that they don't flicker. The XZ3 looks nicer but the xz2 premium has LCD. Just wondering why there are no more phones that can lay flat on a table without wobbling. When they're on a QI charger and the phone receives messages or calls while charging, will the phone slip off the charging pad because of the vibration alerts?
Xz2 premium would be my next phone 😃 I have the xz premium and I love it so much!
Xz2 premium More ram 4K HDR display. Better camera. 16:9 XZ3 First 2k OLED display by Sony Side Sense. Front camera with 1.9 aperture. 18:9 Power VS features 🤔🤔 Both phone is great!!
@RobertK1993
5 жыл бұрын
Naime Shirou Sony should have made XZ3 Dual lens that disappointing aspect of the phone.
@naimeshirou9734
5 жыл бұрын
@@RobertK1993 i don't know. Maybe thats going to bury XZ2 premium. Which is not premium anymore. But its still capture a good photo. 👍🏻👍🏻
@YugShende
5 жыл бұрын
The XZ3 won't have a premium version?
@iKickBullies
5 жыл бұрын
Yug not likely. Premiums usually come once every year or 2. 2 bumbers come a year though. Z3 and Z4 were same year I think. Z5Premium, Z5 came then. a year later XZ, Xperformance etc came, XZ Premium came the next year I believe. A year later XZ2 Premium. No way we'll see XZ3 Premium unless sony finally stops making 100 phones a year and let a phone breath it's life
@ezrasetiawan4414
5 жыл бұрын
@@YugShende sony will lunch XZ3 Premium with better features than XZ2 next year.
A great review, a good overall comparison.
Finally OLED in sony, they make the best oled screens in monitors, and it finally arrived in their phones.
Hi 👋, you gonna do a camera comparison between these phones?
Just put the xz2p's dual camera on xz3 and I will go for the xz3.
@constantinvaldor3742
5 жыл бұрын
That wasn't part of the deal Rafi!
@charlescaballero1722
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that is for sony xperia xz3 premium . Trust me.
@troy5568
5 жыл бұрын
XZ3 Premium will combine the strengths of XZ3 and XZ2 Premium. Might be a 4K HDR UHD+ 18:9 OLED screen at 6.2", SD855, 6GB/128GB memory configuration, either the 19+12MP Dual Camera or the new 48MP Quad Bayer Single Camera, 13MP f/1.9 front camera, 3500-4000mAh battery, maybe in-display fps too.
@mgpantmg6678
5 жыл бұрын
@@troy5568 this gonna be awesome if happens
@theinceptor3672
3 жыл бұрын
@@troy5568 Damn.Not a bad guess.At least half of them are here now
Do you know you are showing in some parts of the video the Xperia XZ Premium?
XZ2 premium greatest phone on Earth right now.😵
@andrewx8888
5 жыл бұрын
XZ2 Premium*
@Smzxe
5 жыл бұрын
abhi jadhav note 9 and op6 lol
@Galadir
5 жыл бұрын
bad English TV op6? Funny
@mrsvineela2025
5 жыл бұрын
@@Smzxe op6?! Nice joke
@Dovafish.
5 жыл бұрын
*ahem* the xz premium is still a beast with practically the same speed as the xz2p, has the smartly placed fingerprint scanner and a headphone jack
Which has the better screen for watching TV shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon, KZread, etc?
Qhd display with curved design , 3400mah battery , sd 845 , Sony is back
@Galactica727
5 жыл бұрын
But only 4 gb ram. Expect to see apps reload and not kept in the memory. It also only has 1 camera. Xz2 premium has 6 gb ram with the same processor and an extra camera. Why the downgrade?
@TheDriver78
5 жыл бұрын
No, they're not! I'm die hard Sony but won't giving up my XZ1C anytime soon as the XZ2 and XZ3 are ugly devices.
@mmj19833891
5 жыл бұрын
Back or going back
@mmj19833891
5 жыл бұрын
@@shrishmallik5323 that's what i meant bro they are going backwards. Where phones are getting slimmer Sony is eating junk food. Phones are going with two eyes even with their cheapest models here's sony still wants to see the world with a single eye. Aye aye what's happening in Sony research center is a big question. May be they hired all employees aged above 50 😀
@mmj19833891
5 жыл бұрын
@@shrishmallik5323 old school goes to dust. That's what happened to Nokia. Htc facing the same problem
Which of these two mobiles is better for video?
How does the display compare with previous lcd screen from them
I think I'll wait for the next XZ3 Premium.
@justicewarrior9187
5 жыл бұрын
There won't be one
@AbsalonWhiteJr.
5 жыл бұрын
@@justicewarrior9187 are your u positive? If so could you share the link to where this has been confirmed?
@justicewarrior9187
5 жыл бұрын
@@AbsalonWhiteJr. They just released xz2 premium.. They aren't gonna do that
@Brisco_County_Jr
5 жыл бұрын
@@AbsalonWhiteJr. April 5 xz2 July 30th xz2 premium xz3 October xz3 premium maybe January. Don't listen to that guy. They look to be on a 3-4 month release. Probably rushed out the XZ2 and Premium while they were finishing up the XZ3 screens. Hoping for 16:9 ratio as well. Also to not the xz and xz2 got a premium so it'll come and I bet Jan. Or Feb.
@Brisco_County_Jr
5 жыл бұрын
@S R maybe 2 years from now.
Finally Sony it was so much difficult to understand the market year after year take a lot time but now I feel completely surprise like the old day's of gold it's completely brilliant this smartphone you hit on the spot again. I was a huge fan of you in the past Sony but for this that I see it's amazing phone again probably I will buy Sony again.
If the premium XZ3 retains the 16:9 screen in OLED it could be the last and most up to date 16:9 phone made. I just can't go back to a dim LCD screen. I vaguely remember how bad daylight viewing was and I'm not willing to go back.
I waiting for compact version, coz I love the flagship with small design like almost all sony devices I still use my XZ1 Compact, and I hope XZ3 have Compact version, then I upgrade my Device
I'm Torn between the two. I Love both.I think I'll end up with the XZ2P, as it's a huge upgrade over my Z5P
@Buckle1969
5 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking exactly the same thing. My Z5P is lagging something rotten as internal mem is almost full. I do like the z3 but, that price tag!
Sony alway pull me back in when I'm just about to leave them. Had z1 and didn't like the z2 but just as I was looking for a new phone the brought out the Z3 and then the same with the xz premium. I was disappointed with how big and bulcky the xz2p is so was looking around for a new phone and then Sony pull this beauty out the bag
@Brecondo
5 жыл бұрын
I want to wait and see how much of a beast the XZ3 Premium will be. lol
@RobertK1993
5 жыл бұрын
Brecondo [Digital Renegade] That will be annouced in 2019.
@patrickcarbonell627
5 жыл бұрын
Might not be xz3 premium buy an xz4 first and then XZ4 premium. Note that there is no xz1 premium around.
@Brecondo
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Kelly My XZ Premium should last me till then
@antoniomacedo3167
5 жыл бұрын
Me too
Going to have to ask you to make a dropbox of all the Anime Wallpapers you use for these reviews lol :D
I have a iPhone 8. And I have complaints about my phone. I don’t mind leaving the Apple ecosystem. But I wonder if I switch to the Xperia xz3 bc I love song and my PlayStation of course my question is. Would be downgrading if I switch ??
Is there any chance that Sony is still gonna release an XZ3 compact version?
Oh boy I was waiting for this! Now I just wait for the xz3 premium or xz4 premium before I upgrade. Im wondering if they switched to oled to put that fingerprint sensor under the screen on their next device
@misterdaz1018
5 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Xperia 1? Yes it has the fingerprint sensor on the side and the cameras should be rather good, but I don't like the 21:9 screen.
Is the green really as good looking, I'm in market for either one these, I'm set on one of them,also want to point out xz3 taiwanese model at 6gb ram
Can you have the time always on screen when phone locked like the old Nokias, the Samsungs and now Huawei?
Any idea on the pricing?
my all time favourite is xz premium i am happy with that
Wow, that display on the XZ3 rocks!
@constantinvaldor3742
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if rocks is still used. I will get back to you. But if it isn't then I would like you to change that thanks ☺
XZ3 has a nice bright display, but I love the camera on XZ2 premium.
Any guesses about the Launch date of SONY XZ3 PREMIUM??
@npqp5962
5 жыл бұрын
5th oct
@npqp5962
5 жыл бұрын
@John Doe 🤔🤔
@Sim0ctane
5 жыл бұрын
This octobre
@Kettensinh
5 жыл бұрын
How come you so sure?
@Sim0ctane
5 жыл бұрын
@@Kettensinh I follow Sony on Twitter
I'm going to wait for the xz3 premium
If only the display wasn't curved, everything else they've added is a perfect addition.
Speakers comparison please? Thanks
Xz3 the best vs xz2 premiun the beast ,this is awesome
Good job bro අදරේයි පැලේන්ඩ
@Starboy-fq8yp
2 жыл бұрын
Ade thenuka aiya
What's the anime theme his has on both phones can enyone tell me pls?
Thru out the review, I didn't know which one was which
Enjoy watching with my XZ2 Premium 😍
@Lepaixao
5 жыл бұрын
And i with my xz Premium
@andrewx8888
5 жыл бұрын
Is it worth it? or would you rather have the XZ3?
@terrychen430
5 жыл бұрын
YEA I got my XZ2P too.
@renderxxxrenderxxx7826
5 жыл бұрын
omg.. are your arm is ok?? Its fuckin heavy....
@ricardocajipejr3384
5 жыл бұрын
@@renderxxxrenderxxx7826 im fine sir, weight was not a problem 😀
It's indeed a hard choice, or would be if they had about the same price. Around here the xz2 premium is about three hundred euros cheaper so that makes the choice a lot easier.
o ideal era a sony lançar o xperia xz3 com todas a melhorias do xz2 Premium! Como 6gb de RAM, câmeras, etc. que com certeza ficaria um celular IMBATIVEL!!!
at 1:58 XZ3's seems to display clear-cut white.
idk man..that kill la kill wallpaper looks better on xz2 premium but the white on the OLED looks just better..or did u turn down xz2 premium brightness?
@RennieAsh
5 жыл бұрын
The brightness was different I think. You can see icons blown out on the OLED screen
@damianxxx6629
5 жыл бұрын
xz2 premium has a bad display, I sent back to the store
But I was waiting for a ultra version with xz3 specs and xz2p camera... 😊
Never been so disappointed, really interested with it's front facing speakers and then I hear no headphone jack, ffs time to go hunt for another more modern axon 7 cuz the axon 9 literally ditched everything that made the 7 good
Note 9, xz3 or xz2 premium?
I wish the xz2 premium wasn't that wide. I do very like xz3 although its camera, like any xperia, only shines at daylight scenes and still stands its ground against the top phone cameras not counting multilense phones. Speaking of multilens, xz2p is among the top day or night. At least the xperia 1 looks like a compromise between these two.
Which screen display is better in terms of colors? XZ2P or XZ3?
@akimanwar
3 жыл бұрын
XZ3 because it's using Amoled
@inSaNe_44
2 жыл бұрын
Xz2 premium bcoz of 4k
Xz3 is a very beautiful device, but i prefer xz2p because it has 4k display, 2 camera and very very high iso
Still have the z5 premium. Can't leave the design of this phone. I got the chrome one and I think it's just to butiful to buy another phone 😂
@misterdaz1018
5 жыл бұрын
Same here, had mine since May 2016, love it when I take it out the case and have a good look at it but it is about time for an upgrade, the battery isn't what it used to be and it is starting to act strange on occasions. I would love the OLED display but I think I will go for the XZ2 P.
I guess everything boils down to the prize, i guess i am let down with ROM option, i expected at least 128GB
Both are gorgeous
WATCHING IN 2021 BECAUSE I'M PLANNING TO BUY ONE
Oh wow I was just thinking about buying the XZ2P but might just wait as the XZ3P should be released soon after this one right?
@patrickcarbonell627
5 жыл бұрын
When XZ came, it was followed by XZP. XZ1 came, no XZ1P. XZ2 arrived, XZ2P was made. XZ3, I don't know. Maybe the premium will come out when XZ4 comes out. Premiums always come when a newly released processor is in the market.
@D3C3n50r
5 жыл бұрын
Well I know for a fact that if I buy the XZ3 and then they announce an XZ3P with larger screen, 6/8GB of RAM and possibly dual camera, I'll be gutted.
So we can expect the 3 Premium next year?
@patrickcarbonell627
5 жыл бұрын
When XZ came, it was followed by XZP. XZ1 came, no XZ1P. XZ2 arrived, XZ2P was made. XZ3, I don't know. Maybe the premium will come out when XZ4 comes out. Premiums always come when a newly released processor is in the market.
@Epicmango7
5 жыл бұрын
@@patrickcarbonell627 In my opinion I think they should skip the 3 Premium and go straight to 4. I wasn't expecting two flagships this year the XZ3 and the XZ2 Premium
I wish 1+8 design were Xperia XZ4 design (upgraded from XZ3) as same as S9+ to S10+
No blue color shifting, great
XZ2P wins!
how i can get the xz3 from indonesia ???
I have the xz premium but I won't get the xz2 premium because is too thick and I prefer more slim phones I like a lot the design and screen from xz3 but I would like to get something a lot more powerful than my current phone so I'm thinking to wait for the Xz3 premium or for the next premium Sony
My next phone. I'm done with Apple after all years iPhone. Currently testing Google Calendar compatibility with Mac but it works very well so I find nothing left to own an iPhone anymore
Which mobile have best camara and display quality????
@akimanwar
3 жыл бұрын
Display - XZ3 Camera - XZ2 Premium
Lcd screens lowerd the battery consumption as compared to oled screens
I also just noticed that the "XZ2 Premium" in the first half of the video does not look like a XZ2 Premium... What's going on TS???
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
He used XZ Premium instead of "XZ2 Premium" in the first half of the video for the comparison but the XZ2P is a "power-house" & you wouldn't regret it if you choose to buy it.
The two is very cool, I got XZ2 Premium, no regret it better than I expected. I would change only for an XZ3 Premium if it come with 4k and dual camera 48mp ^^
@hadiamer9643
5 жыл бұрын
How is the battery lasting??
@rikimaru749
5 жыл бұрын
@@hadiamer9643 for now I have no complain I will come again soon and give you a detailed experience about battery.
@Spike-qj6se
5 жыл бұрын
@@rikimaru749 SONY next premium flagship will be OLED as well but not 4k,1440p is enough for OLED
Techspurt I hope u read may comment.if you sell you xperia xz3. How much it will cost...pls reply stay safe everyone God bless.
I don't know what to do big fan of Sony which one should I buy
@HarryTVz
5 жыл бұрын
same here, xz2 premium i think, IPS LCD display looks sharper (more natural/realistic) and extra 2gb RAM, dual camera setup and native 4k resolution, cant go wrong with them specs. XZ2 Premium - Power and XZ3 - New features
Very beautiful
Gorgeous xz3.
Can I borrow me to share it?
Why in hell did Sony change the Fingerprint sensor from the side to the phones back?
@Dovafish.
5 жыл бұрын
Because in the USA they can't enable the fingerprint sensor integrated in the power button because of apples patent on the sensor being in the power button/home button
@TurkishStyles52
5 жыл бұрын
It now on the side again
Which one should I buy, XZ3 or XZ2 Premium?
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
If you are after productivity and power plus greater video/photo experience, then go for the premium cause the word "Premium" already explains it better but if you want what's on trend like oled and curved screen, then you will be OK with Xz3.
No 3.5mm wow cmon sony! The father of walkman!
Xperia XZ2 Premium is best for me 😍😍😍
@saiful_rider
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
I'm buying the XZ2 Premium today. ;-))
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't regret it cause it's a "power-house"
@p7272
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelidowu1930: I got the phone 22APR19 and I don't know how, but the damn thing has already fallen off my table( room has carpet) 2 times and I don't know how. ;-)) BUY A CASE before getting this phone, he slipperiest phone I've ever owned! I ordered a case that was scheduled to arrive the same day and it was tracked just an hour north of my house, but somehow the delivery time was changed to next week(CANCELLED)! ;-(( Need to move from my XA Ultra to the XZ2 Prem, but I'm not doing anything with this phone until it's in a case. ;-)) Oh yeah... the used phone ($499) was advertised "Good as new" so I took a chance and I can happily say that it does look new and it's a beast.
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
@@p7272 hope the case you ordered for is the "Ringke" one case that seems to be the strongest and it what I have. I'm not advertising for them as I'm just been honest with my observation but if the one you ordered for is equally strong then worry not. Meanwhile, if you have need for any information, feel free to ask me!
gonna buy one in 2021 August most probably or maybe a oneplus mclaren !
Can someone tell Me what phone u guys would get
Daimn look 05:18 that's Ed Sheeran eh! looks like he's Sony fan too but disappointed cuz 18:9 screen sucks! I really miss good old days when actually 16:9 wide screen phablets existed! But when's the Sony z3 gonna hit the stores?
Yo Bro.... I'm desperately need a case for the XZ2 Premium. Olixar on Amazon in the US is sold out, had to call Amazon to verify because Olixar refunded me with no explanation.
@daltonwilliams2962
5 жыл бұрын
Spigen Rugged Armor and Ringke Air X are both quality cases for the XZ2 Premium.
I am using XZ3 red one its owsum
Waiting for xz4 compact
@constantinvaldor3742
5 жыл бұрын
Lu Dean you need to come back to 2018 your family really miss you 😔
@katalinRotariu88
5 жыл бұрын
You probably waiting to die as well as quick as possible?!
@theytookmycrown
5 жыл бұрын
Damn you're ambitious
@AudioAddictionz
5 жыл бұрын
Well that's the news leaked, Sony are going to reveal the XZ4 compact at the end of this month...still waiting patiently?? :P
I still have no idea which is which
Now I am confused which one to buy Can you please suggest?
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
If you're after power & longevity I'll recommend XZ2p but if you prefer oled screen, then XZ3 is it but I use XZ2P and it's a "machine".
@akhilesh718
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelidowu1930 Finally bought xperia xz2 Super fluid performance Nothing comes closer even the new s10
@michaelidowu1930
5 жыл бұрын
@@akhilesh718 welcome on board to the "power machine" phone the world is yet to discover. Please ensure you get a protective case cause the phone slips. I use "Ringke case" which is very rugged and its available on amazon at a give-away price if you check it out. Its update is prompt, the phone is strong, rugged with 4k screen and there are many things you'll discover as you keep using it. Congrats........... ✌️
@akhilesh718
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelidowu1930 Thanks I have already bought Sony official touch cover I am not a person who likes to change the mobile very often. My previous phone was xperia z2 which I had bought 5 years ago and still running good without any issues.
Woah xz3 is a beast. Bb xz2premium
Nice looking phone. Front is an S8 plus, rear is a HTC. Good combination, not a criticism. 64gb is fine, it can be expanded, but a 3300mah battery and 4gb ram on a 6" Amoled screen and a heavy skin on the XZ3?? . I see problems of bad battery life and major lag on the horizon. Every year, Sony ALMOST make a good phone but never quite manage it. It's unsurprising that the mobile division never makes any money. Sometimes I wonder why Sony even bother. I imagine they're trying to get the division read to sell to the Chinese, like the VAIO laptop division.
@ramimxss
5 жыл бұрын
phone lags not because of ram but because of the processor... more ram means fluid multitasking
@brianmsahin
5 жыл бұрын
@@ramimxss You are both right and wrong. Yes, more ram means better multi-tasking, but it also means less lag when gaming or running graphics intensive apps. Try running a game like Fortnite with not enough ram. Ram is essential to support the processes and prevent lag. This phone will inevitably lag.
@giselereardon9927
5 жыл бұрын
so while not needed yet 4gb could end up being too low for gamers maybe 2 years from now. Fortnite plays fine on android with 4gb of ram.
😲 omg Sony xperia xz3 is so Sexyyy...
Very beautiful phones.
Hmmm no headphone jack, coming from a company famous with headphones...
I like the XZ3
Love my Xperia XZ3 ;)
Sony all day every day!
I will wait out for the XZ3 premium before I move back to Sony but they are finally back on the right path with the adopted OLED, software refinements and an elegant design.
XZ2 Premium very my taste 😅 AMAZING JAPANESE 🇯🇵 YOUR TASTE SAME WITH ME 😬👍🏿 XZ3 look very flagship, not for me 🤔 just mid-end enough 🤔
XZ2 Premium
Why not issued xz3 premium with xz3 ?
@constantinvaldor3742
5 жыл бұрын
ibrahim mohammed it's not out yet.
@schwebbz
5 жыл бұрын
I think they release the Premium models every other generation, so most likely XZ4 Premium is next.