Sony Mobile’s new Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact coming to Malaysia this April
Sony Mobile’s biggest showstopper at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona proved to be their new Xperia XZ2 and its smaller sibling the XZ2 Compact that feature a radical redesign that parts ways from their traditional aesthetics. If you have been hankering to get your hands on both phones, rejoice as they are coming to Malaysia.
Prior to this, Sony has always relied on a distinctive form factor that featured rounded edges and a flat top and bottom that they’ve dubbed as their Omni Balance Design’ aesthetic for all their phones though the new XZ2 and XZ2 Compact feature a more contemporary redesign in keeping with modern sensibilities.
Designated ‘Ambient Flow’, the new design aesthetics for the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact feature rounded edges, narrowed top and bottom bezels paired with an 18:9 aspect ratio display and the top and bottom have been smoothened and rounded out, which makes it look exceptionally classy indeed. Both the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are also rated IP68 for water resistance so they’ll survive for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of water.
Xperia XZ2 specifications and price
The XZ2 features a 5.7-inch, 2,160 x 1080 pixel display, 4GB RAM, the latest Snapdragon 845 processor, 64GB of expandable storage and their vaunted 19-MP Motion Eye camera that integrates an Exmor RS sensor, an F/2,0 G Lens, optical image stabilisation and the ability to capture ultra slow-mo 960fps@1080p as well as the impressive feat of 4K HDR video recording.
The front sports a 5-MP selfie camera and the whole affair is powered by a 3,180mah battery. On the entertainment front, the XZ2 has the notable bonus of including a pair of front-facing stereo speakers as well as Hi-Res Audio support. According to the boffins at Sony, the XZ2 is 20% louder than its XZ1, which ought to make it a treat at parties. For Malaysia, the phone ships in all four globally announced colours – Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green and Ash Pink.
Xperia XZ2 Compact Price and Specifications
The smaller XZ2 Compact has much of the same hardware including a similarly powerful 19-MP Motion Eye camera on the rear with a similar ability to capture 960fps@1080p video, a similar front-facing 5-MP selfie camera, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. Where it differs is that it comes with a smaller display 5-inch, 2,160 x 1080 pixel touchscreen and a slightly smaller 2,870mAh battery to fit the more compact design. It still retains the same front facing stereo speakers too as the larger XZ2, which makes it a more compact package all around. For Malaysia, the XZ2 Compact ships in all four colour choices – Black, White Silver, Moss Green and Coral Pink.
Both the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are slated to hit store shelves in Malaysia in April 2018 with the XZ2 retailing for RM3,299 and the XZ2 Compact retailing for RM2,899.
If you’re keen, you can preorder the the XZ2 in all colour variants exclusively from 11street from 23 March till 4 April at RM3,299 and it also comes with a special preorder bundle worth RM1,088 on the house to sweeten the pot. The bundle consists of a pair of Sony ZX770BN noise cancelling headphones, a hardshell premium backpack, a Sony Exclusive Touch-n-Go card with RM100 preloaded onto it, a casing and a screen protector too for the XZ2. To get in on the Xperia XZ2 preorder on 11street swing by here.
The XZ2 Compact will be available for purchase at selected Sony Experience and Sony outlets nationwide and won’t have a preorder programme.