Sony newest flagship surprised everyone at MWC with its specs and design. But the phone still has major opponents from other brands. Today, let’s find out more about Sony Xperia XZ Premium rivals!

1. Samsung Galaxy S8+

Samsung announced the Galaxy S8+ a few weeks ago and planned to release the phone in March. In terms of Samsung Galaxy S8+ specs, it features a 6.2″ 2K display, along with a Snapdragon 835 octa-core (4 x 2.45GHz + 4 x 1.9GHz) under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB.

The device is mounted with a dual camera setup of 12MP f/1.7 back cameras and an 8MP f/1.7 selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy S8+ is powered by a non-removable 3500mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S8+ price is not yet announced, but it could reach $1000 ~ Rs. 66799 for the 128GB ROM model.

2. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Released in September 2016, iPhone 7 Plus is one of Sony Xperia XZ Premium rivals right now. iPhone 7 Plus specs boast a 5.5″ FHD display, with an Apple A10 2.34GHz quad-core, 3GB RAM and 32/128/256GB of non-expandable ROM. iPhone 7 Plus cameras sport dual 12MP f/1.8 + f/2.8 shooters on the back and a 7MP f/2.2 shooter on the front. The phone is powered by a non-removable 2900mAh battery. iPhone 7 Plus price is around $1000 ~ Rs. 67388.

3. LG G6

Also announced at MWC 2017 like Sony Xperia XZ Premium, LG G6 is the latest flagship from the Korean company. In terms of LG G6 specs, it features a 5.7″ 2K display, with a Snapdragon 821 quad-core (2 x 2.35GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz) under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB. As for LG G6 cameras, the phone is mounted with dual 13MP f/1.8 + f/2.4 back cameras, while the front camera is 5MP with f/2.2. LG G6 is powered by a non-removable 3300mAh battery available at $750 ~ Rs. 49990.

4. HTC U Ultra

Released almost one month ahead, HTC U Ultra is one worthy opponent of the XZ Premium. In terms of HTC U Ultra cameras, the device sports a 12MP f/1.8 rear snapper, while the front shooter is 16MP. Other HTC U Ultra specs include a 5.7″ 2K display, a Snapdragon 821 quad-core (2 x 2.15GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz), 4GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM. The phone is powered by a non-removable 3000mAh battery. HTC U Ultra price tag is expected to be around $899 ~ Rs. 59990.

5. Huawei P10 Plus

Huawei newest flagship also joins the race. In terms of Huawei P10 Plus specs, the phone comes with a 5.5″ 2K display, a Kirin 960 octa-core (4 x 2.4GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz), The phone comes in two variants: one with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, the other with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM (both can be expand up to 256GB via SIM 2 slot). Huawei P10 Plus cameras boast a combo of 20MP +12MP f/1.8 back snappers and an 8MP f/1.9 front snapper. The phone derives its power from a non-removable 3750mAh battery. Huawei P10 Plus price tag is around $840 ~ Rs. 55990.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium rivals

Those are the biggest Sony Xperia XZ Premium rivals. What is your opinion about them? Do you think Sony will succeed with its latest smartphone?