Unfortunately, the ratio of the display to the frame area is a little less than 68 percent, which isn’t impressive in comparison to almost all top-range smartphones from 2017 or even 2016. The use of Gorilla Glass on the back, however, has no real function or benefit like the Galaxy S8 or the US version of the G6 does, because in those cases the material was used to give the smartphone the wireless charging function. Thanks to Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, the Xperia XZ Premium is well protected against scratches. The 3.5-mm jack is equipped for HiRes audio headphones. Why? Sony Mobile USA is quite reluctant to provide more detailed information about this decision and has stated that it’s just a market-specific decision. There’s just one exception: all US models don’t have the fingerprint sensor. Instead of mounting it on the rear or front of the device, it’s been located in the right flank of the casing for several generations and is integrated into the on/off switch. Sony is also very particular about the placement of the fingerprint sensor. If you choose the chrome version, then the phone can also act like a cosmetic mirror. The upper and lower sides of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium do offer a kind of quasi-feature: the device can stand on a flat surface without any support. Since the upper and lower sides of the Xperia XZ Premium have edges, this supporting finger will start to hurt after just a few minutes. The weight of almost 200 grams, together with the slippery glass back and the enormous dimensions require your small finger to support the phone. The only problem is that this feeling doesn’t last long. The plastic flanks are rounded and nestle into the palm of your hand. The XZ Premium is surprisingly comfortable to hold. Sony remains true to its OmniBalance design language on the Xperia XZ Premium. You’ll need to carefully and thoroughly polish the Xperia XZ Premium to keep its appearance flawless, since fingerprints and other markings quickly appear on the device. The deep-sea black and bronze-pink colors are a little more subtle, but also have a similar glossy look. © NextPitĪs unspectacular as the silhouette of the Xperia XZ Premium may be, the color scheme of our test device is still all the more striking: a high-shine chrome.
The chrome version of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Once we see their sales figures, we’ll learn whether Sony Mobile has struck a chord with consumers. Instead of short-term design trends, or even design experiments such as bezel-less display integration or ultra-flat and ultra-light construction, the Japanese designers are sticking to their timeless OmniBalance design. It is questionable whether Sony’s OmniBalance design will go down in history as equally iconic as these classics, but we should certainly respect Sony for persevering with this design. Think of the Porsche 911, the VW Golf, and the original Coca Cola bottle or retro Smeg refrigerators. There are only a few design icons in the automotive industry that still stick to their original design, like what we see in the production of refrigerators or soda bottles for example. Sony Xperia XZ Premium design and build quality
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