70 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 50
REVIEW
Although some rivals have more memory and
storage, this should still be enough for most users.
The inclusion of a microSD card slot for adding up to
400GB more helps and the feature is becoming more
rare. Performance isn’t something to worry about with
a flagship phone, and hasn’t been for some time. As
our test results show, the XZ2 keeps pace with the
Galaxy S9 across the board and we’ve not had any
issues. You should really base your decision on other
elements. It’s worth noting that the XZ2 Compact
offers the same core specifications at a lower price if
you don’t mind the smaller screen.Audio
The front-facing stereo speakers are now 20 percent
louder, with a slightly improved frequency range to
match – and there’s still support for High Resolution
audio. They are decent, but we’re hugely disappointed
to see Sony, a company that prides itself on audio,
ditch the headphone jack – especially when the
phone is easily thick enough to house one. A USB-C
to 3.5mm jack adaptor is included in the box, but this
is a small consolation. You’ll need it for the supplied
headphones as they are not USB-C.
Instead of a useful port, you get a new ‘Dynamic
Vibration System’, borrowed from the PS4’s
DualShock 4 controllers. In essence, it’s force
feedback that uses the vibration motor inside the
phone. You select different levels of power by
tapping a volume button and using the slider.
The system analyses audio from music, video, or
games and vibrates the phone to match the audio.