Our quick take

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Sony Xperia XZ - 3.5 / 5

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To recap

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. The Xperia XZ doesn’t fly like a flagship should.