One Week with the Sony XZ Premium // Unboxing and Review

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  • Here is my unboxing and review of the brand new Sony XZ Premium. Stay tuned for camera samples at the end. I go over the new 4K HDR Display, battery life, performance and if its worth buying. Subscribe for my Cinematic 4K Video test, follow up review and much more!
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ความคิดเห็น • 506

  • @kaushiksrinivas8595
    @kaushiksrinivas8595 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Sony has the most comfortable fingerprint scanner placement. Period. Using last year's XZ and loving it!

    • @sush2142
      @sush2142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaushik srinivas US version doesn't have a fingerprint scanner.

    • @kaushiksrinivas8595
      @kaushiksrinivas8595 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm aware of it. I live in India and Sony's sales are embarrassing here. I love Sony but one has to agree that there are better phones at lower prices.

    • @petehelme7714
      @petehelme7714 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the US version has the hardware for the fingerprint sensor. it's very simple to flash firmware from a different region to enable the feature (I have last year's XZ).

    • @rick1367
      @rick1367 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No one will buy sony phone in the US, so it doesnt matter if it has or not.

    • @willrope5839
      @willrope5839 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick wtf do you mean idk what ppl say I see the best phone I've seen so far I'm buying it for a descent price I'm not following the herd you're probably a butthurt apple fan boy

  • @atthariqpramono1950
    @atthariqpramono1950 7 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    still doesn't get the recognition it deserves

    • @MrWalker1000
      @MrWalker1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      definitely. a lot of that has to do with the lack of recognition in the USA. its well known around europe and asia but in the US its a dead company/phone. well not company cuz ps4.
      but usa is the decided of popular culture around the world. whats popular in america everyone follows it just needs to become popular.

    • @ElGrueso
      @ElGrueso 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      But even in Asia and Europe Sony is behind in sale and brand recognition.
      www.gemius.com/agencies-news/the-most-popular-mobile-device-brands-in-europe.html

    • @derickj1976
      @derickj1976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      500 duckets, and it'll definitely get my recognition. ;0)

    • @duo3761
      @duo3761 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because there has been no advertisement

    • @ElmarPlaza
      @ElmarPlaza 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      those edges are dangerous 😂

  • @theniii
    @theniii 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    sony phones are never loud because culturally it is very rude to have loud speakers almost anywhere in Japan. Even at home you're not supposed to make too much noise because japan houses have really thin walls. other examples include capsule hotels which usually don't even have a door and alarms are meant to be plugged into your ears.

  • @kaustubhchowdhari7513
    @kaustubhchowdhari7513 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    How come no one mentions the solid reliability Sony offers? A Sony phone will easily outlast any Samsung or LG device.

    • @labudicaxxx5708
      @labudicaxxx5708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had Sony Xperia Z3 for FOUR years, it performed fantasticly. We'll se how far will XZP go.

  • @friggetyfuck
    @friggetyfuck 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This kind of design is timeless, it's like something Dieter Rams might have designed for Braun. Good design is as little design as possible. If you think it's outdated then you have a fast fashion mindset and you're going to be constantly changing to keep up with the trends because you're never satisfied when something new comes out.

  • @KLRGT500KR
    @KLRGT500KR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have had this phone for over a week and you are dead wrong. It is the most stunning phone I have ever owned. I have owned many different brands and I considered all the other mainstream phones. Nothing comes close to this when it comes to fit, finish, quality, build refinement screen resolution especially in super vivid mode as well as the camera, which in direct tests has proven to be much more superior to that of the S8 and G7.

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      KLRGT500KR nice!

    • @RennieAsh
      @RennieAsh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The camera has some great aspects to it, however they still have the noise/sharpening niggles, though they are less than before. There's also the camera distortion issue, which could be fixed with software.

    • @fluffyingable
      @fluffyingable 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah the plastic sides are truly stunning and premium

  • @jordan95hd83
    @jordan95hd83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think the speakers are pretty loud to be honest. There was a software update a while ago which enhanced the loudness of the speakers, and yep, they surely are a lot louder!

  • @janes1138
    @janes1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now 2019 no one can make 4k HDR display but no one mention it

  • @raduchristo8851
    @raduchristo8851 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have both the xzp and galaxy s8 to be honest I use the xzp as my daily phone as the s8 is more like a play phone for things like games or whatever. The xzp has a much better camera as it takes natural photos and not super saturated over done pics like the s8

  • @astronauticalengineer8589
    @astronauticalengineer8589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    More like an advertisement for S8 than the review itself. Lol

  • @YgorCortes
    @YgorCortes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I still REALLY want this device. It's just the most complete right now for me!

  • @ArmandsPadrevics
    @ArmandsPadrevics 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did You change the sound settings? It is set for headphones, if You change to studio it has a more boost and in EQ You can boost the Clear bass setting. I only take pictures in manual and I've set the double click power button to start the camera (the shutter button isn't fast to get to whilst holding in one hand. The charger is in 3.0 because the phone has Stamina mode, and the battery is Qnovo battery, it will keep Your phone with a decent battery life for longer. And as to dropping, of course You can smash the screen but it's no that easy to do, I've used Sony (prior Sony Ericsson) phones for a decade, i've had also other phones, but Sony is tougher and I've dropped mine on many occasions and it is without a dent.

  • @danijel124
    @danijel124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My brother recommended sony to me. The best phone ive ever had ;)

  • @Kuunal5
    @Kuunal5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    fair review but I still feel it's one of the best phones out there. y don't u review U 11

    • @MegaEllie78
      @MegaEllie78 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kunal Tiku yes 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @VWbobby94
    @VWbobby94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Sony is the best!!

    • @rick1367
      @rick1367 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      no

    • @brandenongkp
      @brandenongkp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      UnboxingMania yes

    • @allvideo2k655
      @allvideo2k655 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sony is the best and beast.. I. M using sony xperia xz premium.. Suberbbbbb phonee. Fasterr

    • @raiyankhanangshu1520
      @raiyankhanangshu1520 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      are you facing any wifi issues

    • @Nickgowans
      @Nickgowans 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raiyan Khan Angshu mine is solid, not skipped a beat in the past week since I got it.

  • @Fatcode1
    @Fatcode1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there is a way to fix the not very loud speakers
    1.install a custom recovery flash magisk and viper4androidfx
    2. try using sonys xLOUD
    3.try a few different custom roms and mods

  • @NotNerdy2Game
    @NotNerdy2Game 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Holy shit, a smartphone review that's​ actually good! Keep it up man.

  • @bloobat
    @bloobat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I'm watching this right now on my XZ premium and I have to say the speakers are great. Not sure if you got a dud but mine is very loud and clear, much more so than my gf's iPhone

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +bloobat very weird. This has been a Sony problem very since the very beginning. It hasn't changed. Something even like the U11 blows this away.

    • @786.a5
      @786.a5 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      bloobat is yours black or chrome?

    • @bloobat
      @bloobat 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mines the black one which is more of a dark blue/black mix

    • @786.a5
      @786.a5 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      bloobat do you suggest chrome or black?

    • @bloobat
      @bloobat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd suggest black, I originally wanted the chrome but decided against it in the end as imo it's too flashy and distracting but at the end of the day it's personal preference!

  • @Calchustler
    @Calchustler 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The best midranger I used ever is Xperia SP. The best flagship phone is XPERIA Z3 and currently using it. My first smart phone is Xperia ray and it was a beast too back then. Xperia ray is still working despite it is 6 years old. Xperia SP has a dead battery after 4 years. I have never seen so much durability among other phones. Yeah cam design and sound may not be better. But SONY mobile always fair at pricing. always worth for money. cheaper than S8 and Iphone 7. So when we get the lower price as a feature, sony wins!!

    • @user-xo2lg8ls9r
      @user-xo2lg8ls9r 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ^^ 100%.
      Started with Xperia U10 >> Xperia Mini Pro >> Xperia U >> Xperia L >> Xperia Z >> Z1 >> Z2 >> M4 Aqua >> Z3 >> Z5P and I have all of them working :) :)

    • @quak8246
      @quak8246 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      m4 aqua >> z5, im younger than you guys i guess, but i want to buy this phone now

    • @user-xo2lg8ls9r
      @user-xo2lg8ls9r 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it.

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @Kvndy
    @Kvndy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i personally love the design its something different

  • @EzzK1LL
    @EzzK1LL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm still using this phone from 2017 and it's snappy as hell

  • @rehmanabdul7023
    @rehmanabdul7023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going in the same way Sony,your design and camera is awesome. Sony phones are unique design..they don't copy other brands.. "Sony xperia rocks"

  • @montufaraj7066
    @montufaraj7066 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can you do a review for xz premium hi-fi sound, flac file music? Thank you

  • @samsonokoro5036
    @samsonokoro5036 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You have seen better as you say? while I agree the Ois makes the s8 better at crops in low light and in shadow details but that's where it stops. The Sony has better dynamic range front and rear facing camera, better contrast as well and better stabilisation for video front and rear facing camera. No need delving into the super slow motion 960fps which the S8 doesn't have. You should always state the positives and negatives of each phone, don't make it seem the Sony only has negatives and doesn't beat the s8 in any category. That makes u seem very biased as an analyst or TH-cam blogger. I have seen both camera phones in various tests and I can say they both have advantages and disadvantages when compared to each other. I accept if low light stills is paramount then you are better off with the s8. But if video stabilisation and quality is paramount you are better off with the XZ premium. Then in day light the Sony has better contrast and slightly better dynamic range this I have seen myself front and rear facing camera. The front facing shows a clearer gap especially. The Sony as well shows colours more naturally compared to the S8, these are all things you failed to point out. You need to realise a lot of your viewers aren't novices and check out a lot of stuff themselves. A novice listening to this will be misguided to think the S8 is the far better option. You need to find a right balance so you never come out looking biased.

    • @jakirmahmood3425
      @jakirmahmood3425 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should see more reviews in other channels. Sony's camera is meh according to multiple reviews. I guess u missed it for being biased towards an inferior product

  • @wilsonlee63
    @wilsonlee63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kudos! Great review, I guess I'm old school but for me Xperia XZ Premium the king of aesthetics. Sorry to say but a little tired of minimal bezelless designs like all other flagship phones in the market today "boring", Sony stands for quality & premium built. It's just different & stands out in the crowd, like Blackberry with physical keyboards it looks unique. I have to agree with you & share your disappointment with the insufficient sounding front firing speakers, HTC was the best in this department though. Other improvements I would like to have is QC 4.0 charging, FM radio, settings for screen resolutions, pre-set for 4K recording & last but not least 6GB RAM or more might be nice, cheers.

  • @metcard
    @metcard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After owning Sony Androids since the beginning, most recent one being the Z2, and currently 'upgrading' to an LG G6, I have come to appreciate the excellent work that Sony does on it's software side. Their software is solid, and works well for the life of the phone. My 3year old Z2 performs better than a friend's Galaxy of the same generation which is slow and laggy as shhht, and has less bugs and annoyances than my current G6.
    Sony's hardware and design team really need to step up their game, if the G6 was blessed with Sony's firmware, it would be the perfect phone.
    As soon as Sony release a phone with the same screen size (or slightly bigger) and form factor of the G6, I'll be jumping back onto the Sony ship.
    It's a little sad, they were onto something with the Xperia ZL but they just totally wend the other way with their designs.

  • @xdethxfr
    @xdethxfr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You might wanna change the way you do your sound test. You should have let us listened to the Sony again after letting us hear the iPhone because I totally forgot how teeny the Sony sounded unless I rewinded back to the Sony part again, not the best thing to do on mobile. But nice video anyways :)

  • @Aleww
    @Aleww 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have a good point with the low speaker volume but not a deal breaker about the wireless charging. i rather have the regular plug anyways.

  • @jamesfconley
    @jamesfconley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing reviewers keep ignoring or just aren't aware of is the great Active Noise Cancelation built into the cell phone (and other Xperia’s). I had it with my Xperia Z3; if you buy the headphones that have the 5 contact jack that are dedicated to the built in ANC software, and you use the correct in-ear tips for a good fit, it produces truly great noise reduction and on a fight make cabin sound very bearable. Today we’re seeing the 3/8's plug disappearing from newer Xperia phones, along with many other manufacturers’, phones because you can connect by NFC to your phone and listen via Bluetooth. I do have the Sony WH-1000XM3 and life on a plane couldn’t be any more quiet and low stress. But what if you want to travel light, which sometimes I do, and you only want to have in ear headphones you can stick in your shirt pocket (if your shirt has one, that’s disappearing too!). I have tried many “true wireless Bluetooth ear buds”, but haven’t found a pair that fit as well as and have the sound quality of, or have “0” latency issues as a pair of Sony MDR-NC31EM because they plug into the phone! The XZ Premium does still have a 3/8’s and it’s a 5 contact plug for the dedicated ANC system. Considering a manufacture has to make some compromises to get a product out and be within a price point and have all the features you want to incorporate, I think the XZ premium does a great job.

  • @kelvinng9112
    @kelvinng9112 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think overall this review is fair. The reviewer was not overly enthusiastic about Sony nor was he overly critical of Sony either. He mentioned the useful good aspects of the phone and also its shortcomings and personally having used a Sony phone before (and using one now) I have to agree with some of the things he said. I guess it's only natural to compare the current flagship to the Galaxy S8/S8+ since they are the most similar products out in the market right now i.e. Snapdragon 835. I just wanna say thank you for giving an honest review and helping me understand this phone a little better :)

  • @joyagustian
    @joyagustian 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am no using XZ Premium but I own my XZs, and from what I can tell my lovely XZs has truly amazing performances yet an unbelievably stunning build quality. Metal and aluminum body, pretty good camera, crisp and beautiful display. And I bet Sony did a great job by improving their product with this one Premium series.

  • @Indiappa
    @Indiappa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dude S8 camera produces over saturated colours...sony cam produces accurate colours

  • @carl9184
    @carl9184 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed the phone speakers on shop display phone was low. You can ignore the bezels if the speakers are good. Did surprise me about camera opinion thou

  • @SoJ1RoTV
    @SoJ1RoTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    agree w u having soft spot for Sony phones. their designs are always so beautiful. jus need to up everything else.

  • @kristaki06
    @kristaki06 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review! I personally think wireless charging is a gimmick and we are picking hairs when comparing mobile devices alot of people stay with or swap smart phones based on the OS. I'm someone that's gone from a Xepria Z3 for 2 years to this XZ Premium and after 3 months first time with anytype of finger print scanning and it works a charm

  • @MrWalker1000
    @MrWalker1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    volume output is a software limitation. sony has more power than iphone for sound they just software limit it. the iphone 7 was louder but the quality wasnt there it was distorted and tiny.

  • @Dragontrumpetare
    @Dragontrumpetare 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dont know how this guy use the camera, but its maybe the only review that says the Camera is just good. Others says its as good at the competition, at last. I do agree with loudspeaker volume though. It could be louder, but as someone said, its because those should get fried.
    He also said somewhere, that this phone still gets hot?? Wich is the only reviewer who says, so far. Other reviews I seen says that this mobile never really gets hot. And talks that they really tried to get games or camera to shut down, and never succeded.
    In a sense I dont think he is bias, like he wants to be bias. But He just loves Oled screens and bezels less phone so he chooses Samsung anyway, despite Xperia XZ Premium is the better phone for once.
    Camera just good, my ass... lol. I kinda laughed when I heard that. And laughed even more when he said camera aint that great. I was flabbergasted. But ok. Its his review, he has the right to have it views. I just thinks its not the real deal.
    If he knew that Sony for once actually has a reason for this design. 1, to moce the camera from the hotter places from the phone, wich means no heating issues and camera shutdowns. 2 The phone is cooler thanks to it. And 3 YOu can actually hold the phone.
    But thanks for the review....
    P:S: The Sony design rocks. lol. Yes I am a Sony fanboy, so I am probably as bias as you are in these matters lol
    BY the way I aint saying he is a Samsung fanboy, hes a oled, and bezel less bias lol

    • @RaduMichael
      @RaduMichael 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerry Berglund
      I totally agree with your comments and opinions.
      Sony rulz!!
      I am also a big Sony fan and have been their vivid supporter for the past 20 years and all my phones have been Sony. Except some mistakes I made buying a couple of times other brands just for kicks.
      I will always return to Sony and my present phone is the one in the video. 😇

    • @quak8246
      @quak8246 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont like the designs for the new phones these dayz.

    • @quak8246
      @quak8246 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      but i like sony, they go for a taut design

    • @SentinelEx
      @SentinelEx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Took the words right out my mouth.

  • @georgegolden4322
    @georgegolden4322 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this phone.Saving to gift myself this christmas yeah!!

  • @mrthvnksgivin9346
    @mrthvnksgivin9346 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! just watched it in 4K on my own xz premium!

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Ashdone Nembhard Yeah 4K on that display is amazing.

  • @F48l4N99
    @F48l4N99 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like it hasn't been perfected yet which makes me want to wait before getting it. I mean if your making it that big because of the speakers that have weak sound production, might as well u get rid of it and make it much more handle able. I mean that screen and the camera are the only reasons I'd get it. Please Sony, I know your really good with sound systems so perfect so I can buy it from you.

  • @santoshingalenaughty4santosh
    @santoshingalenaughty4santosh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    almost 300k subscriber...congrats man...you're rocking

  • @keithrauwow
    @keithrauwow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm earbuds were not included in my unboxing. I guess I will be having a conversation with best buy this week. Good review. I found myself agreeing on all points. But no matter how good or bad you think this phone is - it is the best looking phone available today. It is gorgeous!
    One more thing. I was under the impression the finger print sensor would not work in THE US.

  • @mikldude9376
    @mikldude9376 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good review Danny , not having the best of the best of the best of camera's is not a total deal breaker as long as it's reasonable and if the rest of the device is good , but the low speaker volume has a big effect on viewing content , that is a major disappointment IMO , I guess you could use the cans , but you don't always have them with you.
    if you had a choice ...... S8/S8 plus or HTC u 11 what would you pick ????

  • @heyramineni
    @heyramineni 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap this is the most honest XZ premium review I've seen. I have the Z3 and I gotta admit the problems you've pointed out have been there for almost all generations of xperia phones since the original Z. I've been an ardent fan of Sony and was waiting for the xz premium to launch but was disappointed that sony didnt correct their mistakes. Will do a bit more research before replacing my Z3 :(

  • @malekinception
    @malekinception 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    the volume has always been a problem on all xperias . Not sure why it's not fixed yet. even single speaker phones are loud than the dual speaker set up Sony has implemented .

  • @tacobell4149
    @tacobell4149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wonder how the speakers on the xzp compare to my axon 7🤔, I can't wait for the 7s.

    • @tigergray1100
      @tigergray1100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christian tocom axon 7 is louder but wait for the axon 8

  • @funnyhigh7640
    @funnyhigh7640 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always Love Sony, the smart phone for use.

  • @kasuntharaka11
    @kasuntharaka11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How about predictive capture mode ? Is it work as they advertised ?

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes it works great actually. You can't control when it happens unfortunately and can cause some delay in the software but it works well. I am going to do a separate camera video.

    • @kasuntharaka11
      @kasuntharaka11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great. Predictive capture mode and slow motion is the main reason I willing to buy Xperia XZ. I'll wait till review :)

  • @JTheAndroidFreak
    @JTheAndroidFreak 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video & he is so unbiased. Love your videos Danny 👌🏻😜

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +J TheAndroidFreak thank you. It's tough being unbiased in a review because you get so much hate

  • @bobbyhaberia7418
    @bobbyhaberia7418 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude I'm using z5 premium and the sound is thesame,not as loud as other android phones. the reason is its a WATERPROOF phone that interferes loud music

  • @richardtheexplorer
    @richardtheexplorer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jun 30, 2019 buying this via Lazada

  • @nassalvatore2973
    @nassalvatore2973 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took the S8 back and got the xzp. Here's an honest view of it coming from an X apple sheep. The xzp is a way better choice in every way possible. Here's something people with the S8 won't tell you. When the screen is at full brightness you can literally cook eggs on it that was the main reason I took it back. Also the brightness kept on jumping up and down on its own under the same lighting condition don't know maybe that was just my phone but it was annoying lol

  • @troy5568
    @troy5568 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any chance of trying to do the low light images in Manual with a tripod?
    If it wasn't for the lack of OIS, the image quality would be a total groundbreaker.
    But thanks for the tip, just so I can confirm that this phone is still my choice 'cause I don't take low light photos in those kind of situations.

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The problem is not only the OIS. Its the software processing of the images. Low light on a tripod doesn't help the fact that on point and shoot situations the camera is not good in low light. If you want to take a quick picture in the moment you don't have time to put it on manual mode, dig to change the ISO and get a tripod. You know what I am saying?

    • @troy5568
      @troy5568 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danny Winget I know what you're saying, but what I'm saying is to see the full potential of the camera in low light. I know it is very inconvenient but just because for that, doesn't mean it shouldn't be done at all.
      I just wanted to see clearly if it makes any difference when it's mounted properly on low light camera shooting setup.
      I also do some fun photography on my smartphone in low light and get good-looking photos when using Manual Mode settings.

    • @MrWalker1000
      @MrWalker1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sony actually uses sensor shift on top of EIS. its actually sony's own way of doing both and having an alternative to OIS.
      btw the poor quality in low light is due to the higher ISO in auto. manual is a different story entirely. Sony xz premium is way more future proof it has the worlds best hardware it could make/improve all these things better with an update and boom its the best phone in the world. not to mention the color sensor too. lots of new technologies that need further optimization.

  • @blooskys1
    @blooskys1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With oreo and Android p things have jumped into the future,speakers louder camera processing very good,new model now with two cameras...the only phone with style in the flagshipmarket

  • @TSKewl
    @TSKewl 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't received the phone yet. But I'm excited to to have features like LDAC since i just got a couple Sony XB40 Bluetooth Speakers and the Sony 1000x Headphones. Love the idea of having above average to high quality wireless sound.

  • @Aldiggi
    @Aldiggi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this phone. I just wish that VoLTE and WiFi Calling worked with Tmobile.

  • @EmanuelCaesar
    @EmanuelCaesar 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    really that kind of earphone which came with old sony ericsson device like XPERIA MINI PRO?

  • @fuzz33594
    @fuzz33594 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had been considering the XZ Premium as my next phone, but had some concerns based upon snippets I had read. Thanks for the thorough review. Dual, front-facing speakers are important to me (currently Axon 7 user) and I was disappointed in the sound of the XZ. I will wait to see if Sony can fix the issue with a software update.

  • @darkfeeels
    @darkfeeels 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate your honesty and addressing most or all of the issues of the phone. This was one fine review

  • @alfredjudah24
    @alfredjudah24 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last Sony Xperia C5 I used disappointed me; too hot, the front camera stopped working within a short time, a lot problems, so how is this one???

  • @TW-gk8dc
    @TW-gk8dc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good review Danny, and like other reviewers have said, it appears that the SONY XZ premium does an "OK" job in low light ,and I can't understand why so many people are putting this phone down so badly, everybody seems to be in favor of the S8 when it comes to low light performance, I agree it does a good job too, but let's hope SONY releases a software update soon to fix those issues, but one also has to ask, is the night scene taken with the S8 is really that bright as shown in all the reviews or it would be more natural by looking at it with our naked eye in real life? I believe the S8 or any other smartphone would really be a "WOW FACTOR" if they had an f/1.4, but none of them has it right now? and I doubt if any smartphone will ever have one either, and honestly feel that the "low light" shot results among all the top 2017 smartphones are fairly close to each other,Come on SONY wave your magic wand, if you can make good sensors for all your mirrorless a7 , a9 and all NIKON cameras,I am sure you can fix the XZ premium and make all the SONY fan boys happy

  • @nensenbenjamin1361
    @nensenbenjamin1361 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did you purchase Sony Xperia xz premium because USA has no fingerprint scanner

  • @Tady-it5fi
    @Tady-it5fi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm happy I bought htc u11 over this one... Sound and camera are awesome, much better than s8 plus that previously I owned xx

  • @alan181090
    @alan181090 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Topes de gama says something different about the photos, they said that the Sony takes better photographies than the Samsung

  • @ashrafalendary1741
    @ashrafalendary1741 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    watching this with my xzp😍

  • @pettypoh
    @pettypoh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    just got the phone, ur points are valid, it's "nice and all", just not great ... i mainly focus on the photo/video usage, and this phone isn't giving quality results the way it's marketed to be. low light is quite bad

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +pettypoh low light you need to use Manual mode. You have to force it into a lower ISO and the results are dramatically different. Most people don't want to do this though and Sony could make their intelligent Auto so much better. Most people just want to point and shoot with the best results. This is what I am disappointed in.

    • @pettypoh
      @pettypoh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks, yeah for a smartphone usage, i'd really rather just point and shoot rather than have to tinker with settings. btw, did you notice the 960fps is cropped in further than 120fps? does that mean it's actually not 720p but an even lower resolution which Sony then upscaled?

  • @jukumariiramuri1557
    @jukumariiramuri1557 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want to buy this phone but will work with sprint carrier.

  • @wheretheyhaveribs55
    @wheretheyhaveribs55 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danny did you get the international version? The fingerprint scanner is disabled in the US.

  • @LockieNZ
    @LockieNZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have had my eye on these for a while and got one last weekend.
    So far, I love it. Having come from an HTC One M8 (May it rest in peace!), I'm hooked on front facing speakers. I don't know if it's just the model you have, but I find mine are very loud. To the point it is actually a bit distorted at max volume.
    I was a bit concerned about the bezel size, but it allows me to put my thumbs over them, giving me a greater reassurance that I won't drop it.
    I think the camera button is great and very quick to open the app from screen off, but I find myself accidentally pressing it when I grab the phone. Mostly just an adjustment process for me though. Much like going from a phone with a top power button to a phone with a side power button.
    Love the screen though, and 4k video dumbfounds me. I can't make out pixels on a 1080 phone screen. How am I managing to see all the extra detail when I switch to 4k?!?! Haha.
    The thing is slippery as hell though. I sat it on my laptop lid at work, a minute later I heard a thud as it fell off! The lid of my laptop is that rubbery plastic on a near impercievable slope. I put it back on and watched as it slowly slid down it!

  • @Pharesm
    @Pharesm 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agree with you, that Sony should fix their stupid camera processing issues... Apple, using the same Sony sensors gets better, more natural results - go figure...
    But you also missed even mentioning my favorite feature and main reason to buy Sony phones: built-in noise cancellation with Sony's headphones. This works so well, sitting in air planes becomes a completely quiet experience. I even grab my phone if I need to use a circular saw or angle grinder - pop in the headphones and its nice and quiet, avoiding hearing damage from loud power tools...

  • @09csr
    @09csr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty good review. I really dont mind the lack of wireless charging. It tend to eat batteries for breakfast, so even if it did have it, I'd never use it. My biggest problem with this phone is that I just dont like how big it is. I generally think the standard flagships are too big, but this is a monster. So I will likely not buy it, unless we get a Compact version (and I sincerely doubt that).

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Calle Nilsson yeah the compact versions are nice but they are always gimped with a 720p display or something. They do need a better design and I think that is coming IFA.

  • @victuringan1429
    @victuringan1429 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. Its the most beautiful phone I've ever seen.

  • @sidersproductions941
    @sidersproductions941 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    As soon as you said 4k cinematic video I bought popcorn and root beer. Just waiting my man.

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Just trying to find the right places to complete the footage.

    • @sidersproductions941
      @sidersproductions941 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny Winget​ cool. Also can you please in your full review touch on the regular slow motion capabilities of the XZ Premium? They get completely overlooked because of the insane 960fps slow motion but I've heard that it can shoot 240fps at 1080p. Is that accurate?

  • @Wangyaha
    @Wangyaha 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you unbox it...Will the Power on 100% or less??

  • @chalegend1006
    @chalegend1006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it true that the screen brightness is no good in the sun? Can see anything

  • @yashsaklecha6496
    @yashsaklecha6496 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am torn between the iphone7 plus and the xz premium, please give your openion.

    • @victuringan1429
      @victuringan1429 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm using 5s right now. Upgrading to XZP

  • @fivesfish
    @fivesfish 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phones are still evolving. This one from Sony is still far from their best which is yet to come.

  • @abdurali8855
    @abdurali8855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this phone, its really good

  • @rezarizer814
    @rezarizer814 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video plz can you tell me which one is more bright in sunlight the s8 or the sony xz pre n does the sony heat up while playing high end games

  • @eyang7
    @eyang7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd have to agree. the volume does sucks on Sony even tho it's front facing speakers.

  • @craigdewsnap
    @craigdewsnap 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Danny 👋
    Has Sony put out any software updates for the XZ premium and if so what have they changed and has anything been done about the speakers?
    Cheers,
    Craig

  • @kiranmudnaney
    @kiranmudnaney 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just last week I was at the mall comparing pictures from my s8 and xz premium at display... my s8 camera looked like a vga one in front of sony... seriously after seeing that I decided to sell my s8 n get xz even in 2018 with those bezels... coz I somehow like the wider display ratio of 16:8... it makes typing so much better and videos look great too.. Please don't lie about the camera... s8 really doesn't have that great camera when compared to xz premium or pixel 2 xl...

  • @canoopsy
    @canoopsy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video Danny!

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Canoopsy thank you sir!

  • @JaSoN1X
    @JaSoN1X 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Danny, does wifi calling work with your xz premium on tmobile? I really like this phone but i was under the impression that a lot of features wouldnt work on tmobile (wifi calling, VoLTE, some bands, and the fingerprint scanner).
    Thanks for the video!

  • @alwayzsic
    @alwayzsic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please give review on the Xperia XA1plus... I'm trying to choose between Xperia xz premium and XA1plus

  • @mangbecak1
    @mangbecak1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find the steadyshot is amazing. The best compared to any other phone out there

  • @jidb-yt
    @jidb-yt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting to see what the Oneplus 5 is like but I think this will be my next phone

  • @scootafari
    @scootafari 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    what a seamless transition in the sound test:|

    • @dannywinget
      @dannywinget  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! Best way to see the dramatic difference

    • @scootafari
      @scootafari 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny Winget it's absolutely unbelievable 😃 ,I'm playing around with editing software now days and for me just that part gonna be a week 🤔

    • @xxghost_powersxx5680
      @xxghost_powersxx5680 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny Winget is the 4k feature like watching a 4k television effect or just looks like a really good screen but not quite like a 4k tv?

  • @MR._Mukherjee
    @MR._Mukherjee 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    we need a epic camera shoot out of xz premium via all.

  • @AliBekirKlckaya
    @AliBekirKlckaya 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most accurate review I have seen for this phone so far. Thanks.

  • @PackhouseMediaCollective
    @PackhouseMediaCollective 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you said these things, maybe the message will get spread and Sony will fix these issues. Criticism can be good sometimes, keeping your mouth shut about issues doesn't get them solved. great video!

  • @bryanwelch6209
    @bryanwelch6209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best phone on the market hands down. I have been using Xperia since the Z. Never going to switch. This phone kills s8 s8 plus and note 8. Check out real reviews. This is a Samsung channel.

    • @jakirmahmood3425
      @jakirmahmood3425 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every review I saw said that xZ camera's were inferior. and the design is meh which even I can see this. What are you smoking? :/ If u don't want to switch to a better device with an excuse of lag but then leave out 10+ better features, then go on. Everyone has personal opinion

    • @bryanwelch6209
      @bryanwelch6209 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      MOGA DESHU not the reviews I have seen. Just look around on youtube. Plenty of vids its the other way around. Samsung uses Sony's last gen image sensor. As does Apple. To my eyes I like the camera on the xzp way more.

  • @DreamhopMusic
    @DreamhopMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job mate

  • @gavinpowell8538
    @gavinpowell8538 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. What was that game you were playing on it?

  • @kbeightyseven1783
    @kbeightyseven1783 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s the best phone of 2017 with out a doubt when on Android Oreo, just to let you know, Sony updates have fixed the volume, and aver sharpening of images 👍

  • @nodoctoryet
    @nodoctoryet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I returned my S8 back to the store due to the extremely underwhelming speaker. At that price range these "Flag"ships should at least be able to have decent soundoutput.

    • @victuringan1429
      @victuringan1429 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The speakers are trash on samsung since S2. Lol

    • @jakirmahmood3425
      @jakirmahmood3425 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      underwhelming speaker with everything significantly better than xz :) Even xz's speaker is crap just like Lg ones. what do u use then? iphone with age old design and file management restrictions?

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    No sound on this video. Like the Sony set up with fingerprint scanner and sound quality a lot. Premium quality build and very classy.

  • @Shake-n-Bake578
    @Shake-n-Bake578 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to have Z2. I am on the market to buy a new phone, but I'm worried about pretty much every problem you mentioned, which existed also in Z2. Nonetheless it was the most beautiful phone though. Also, Galaxy 8 has a problem with screen and has only one speaker at the bottom. Also, the curves have weird light reflections in various light conditions. LG? 821 chip, ugly logo of LG and downward single speaker. Can't decide which to buy. Nothing is perfect.

    • @tigergray1100
      @tigergray1100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      rtifak cool get lg v20 model no. H990ds...

  • @Martin_WDSK
    @Martin_WDSK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    DESIGN
    is the matter of personal preferrence.

  • @CatJuiceSays
    @CatJuiceSays 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    US don't have fingerprint scanner unless you got this by importing