Sony·Flagship · Released Feb 2013
Sony Xperia Z
The 2013 phone that launched Sony’s waterproof glass-slab era.
30/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$650
Color · Black
Display
5.0" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13.1 MP · f/2.4
Battery
2,330 mAh
Weight
146 g
AI Snapshot
The start of Sony’s glass-slab Xperia era.
The Xperia Z introduced waterproofing and the OmniBalance design Sony used for years. A weak LCD aside, it was a notable 2013 flagship — now history.
Subscores · 0–100
Display52
Camera42
Performance18
Battery38
Build62
Value36
- Launched Sony’s OmniBalance glass-slab design language.
- IP57 water and dust resistance — early for a flagship.
- Sharp FHD display for 2013.
- microSD support.
Full specifications
Type
TFT LCD (Mobile BRAVIA)
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (441 ppi)
Protection
Shatter-proof glass
Main
13.1 MP, f/2.4, Exmor RS
Selfie
2.2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -98.5%
This
24,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -97.2%
This
82
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -97.3%
This
215
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
0.4 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Sony Xperia Z released?
The Sony Xperia Z was released in Feb 2013.
What is the Sony Xperia Z screen size and type?
The Sony Xperia Z has a 5.0" FHD LCD display.
What chipset does the Sony Xperia Z use?
The Sony Xperia Z is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia Z have?
The Sony Xperia Z ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Sony Xperia Z battery capacity?
The Sony Xperia Z has a 2,330 mAh battery.
What is the Sony Xperia Z main camera?
The Sony Xperia Z has a 13.1 MP · f/2.4 main camera.
Is the Sony Xperia Z waterproof?
The Sony Xperia Z is rated IP57 for dust and water resistance.
How fast does the Sony Xperia Z charge?
The Sony Xperia Z supports ~5 W wired charging.