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Slim and sleek, the XZ is a premium-build device running Android M and featuring a fast Snapdragon 820 processor with plenty of memory.

Coolsmartphone | Garry Clark

I am extremely pleased with the phone and would be more than happy to recommend it to anyone who wants to combine their camera, multimedia and communications needs into one svelte and, dare I say, sexy device. Well played Sony.

news.com.au | Matthew Dunn

Having been an Apple fanboy for the longest time, I can say this phone has really impressed me and has made me consider crossing to Android for the time being. It is simple to use, quick and has one of the best cameras on any smartphone currently on the market. With waterproof capabilities and the camera button on the side allowing for some awesome underwater photography, the phone is more than impressive.

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

Sony's Xperia XZ isn't revolutionary, but it is a very good flagship that boasts some of the best mobile camera tech around. Media fans will enjoy the crisp, colourful screen and excellent audio support, while the solid battery life and performance makes the XZ a respectable all-rounder.

NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer

.... Xperia XZ does not challenge the established standards for smartphones. Despite being a reliable high-end device, its features may not be worth its price, as there are many competitors which perform much better.

Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen

The Sony Xperia XZs takes most of what we know from its predecessor and makes some improvements, but the changes are so few and far between that it isn't worth Sony's asking price.

MobileTechTalk | Craig Bradshaw

It's a good generic device, and it stands up to most of the competition. It has good build quality, good internals, a decent camera, and decent battery life, as well as looking nailed on to get the next iteration of Google's OS. If you can get a good deal this is well worth it for a current gen device.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Tom Miller

Sony has nothing new with the XZ apart from upgrading the interiors which may not entice many and it is very hard to draw attention when that is the case, especially with a high asking price. Well yes, if you're a Sony fan, and a diehard at that, you may go ahead and get this!

AndroidPit | Hans-Georg Kluge

In general, the Xperia XZ will not disappoint its buyers; however, in the overall view of the current smartphone market – based on its existing qualities – the Xperia XZ is insufficient to keep up with the competition.

Android Central | Alex Dobie

Sony is almost back on top form. The Xperia XZ is a solid all-round handset that does a lot of things right - a handset to restore the faith of Sony fans. Its greatest sin is probably looking a little dull... The XZ's appeal is likely limited to hardcore Sony fans. And if that's you, then you'll be getting a hell of a phone.

NDTV Gadgets | Kunal Dua

It's a good looking phone that's made out of premium materials, has a decent display, handles almost everything you throw at it with ease, takes good pictures, and has battery life you can live with. Yet, in what's surely a sign of how far we've come in the last couple of years, it's hard to recommend that anyone should go out and spend on this phone.

Alphr | Vaughn Highfield

Once again, Sony has produced a flagship smartphone that's more than competent enough to stand with the industry's big dogs. But, while this resulted in a solid smartphone with an excellent camera, it isn't good enough to draw level with the best.

Mobile Choice | Stuart Bonner

So, should you buy a Sony Xperia XZ? In short, yes. It's the best phone Sony have ever made.

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

It's a nice enough phone, but until Sony sorts out its camera issues and adds a whole lot more pizzazz to the overall package, the Xperia XZ will just have to be content with mid-table obscurity.

Stuff | Andrew Williams

What you do get here is a good-looking, comfy and fast phone. It's a decent alternative for those who don't want a Samsung or an Apple, and we know there are plenty of those people around.

What Mobile | Thomas Wellburn

The Sony Xperia XZ improves on previous generation handsets in terms of design but lets itself with a lackluster camera. Sony is definitely moving in the right direction but things are still far from perfect, which is why we can't really recommend this against other flagships.

Gadgets Now | Komal Mohan

In a nutshell, Sony Xperia XZ is perfect for all kinds of tasks, has a great camera and sports looks that are worthy of a flagship device. But it's still not the best as we have seen better shooters such as the Huawei P9....we find it quite hard to recommend this phone.

Australian PC World | Nick Ross

The XZ feels like a turbo-charged version of its last-generation phones.

Android Headlines | Alexander Maxham

Sony has the complete package here, minus the deactivated fingerprint sensor. Otherwise, the Xperia XZ does definitely check all of the boxes. It's not the perfect smartphone, obviously, but it is pretty close.

Tom's Guide | Althea Chang

The Sony Xperia XZ has a beautiful display, better-than-average battery life and effective image stabilization, but it doesn't live up to the company's promise of a smartphone camera that produces blur-free images.

Brighthand | Dragan Petric

The Sony Xperia XZ doesn't match those phones on paper, but it does in user experience. This is a fine phone with an outstanding design, as well as decent performance, battery, and imaging quality.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

A solid phone, but not the best choice at the price.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

The Sony Xperia XZ feels like a device that lacks a strong point and that perhaps reflects its positioning, replacing a flagship as part of a mixed family of devices. Certainly the Xperia XZ could be better and that's within the grasp of software improvements.

International Business Times | Oliver Cragg

This is undoubtedly the phone that should have kicked off the X-rated rebrand of Sony's dwindling smartphone family. The Xperia XZ would have been among 2016's best at the beginning of the year.

CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle

The Sony Xperia XZ is a decent all-round phone, but it doesn't offer any competition to its main rival, the Galaxy S7. Its high price means the XZ isn't the phone to go for. The best of Sony, but not the best phone.

phoneArena | Victor H.

The Xperia XZ has some things going for it: it has stylish looks and a clean design, it's conveniently water-proof and features properly positioned dual front-firing speakers. However, there are just so many places where it falls short, especially compared to the strong competition

PC Mag | Ajay Kumar

The Sony Xperia XZ is priced like a flagship phone, but it can't match the premium experience of devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7. It lacks a fingerprint sensor, has a lower-resolution display, and mediocre battery life.

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

A strong phone from Sony with excellent innovation in the screen. However, it all depends on how much this monster of a phone will cost, and whether the streamed 4K footage actually looks good on here at all.