What's good
- Lightning fast performance
- 4K HDR video recording capabilities
- Decent picture quality in good light
- Modern and sleek design
- IP68 rated
What's bad
- Mediocre battery life
- Camera struggles in low light
- Slippery/prone to drops
Verdict
Sony has made some significant upgrades to the XZ2 from the XZ1, but much of it is playing catch up to current flagships. While it provides excellent performance, a good display, and a decent camera, it has no standout features to distinguish it from its competitors.
What's good
- Bright, colorful screen
- 120hz refresh rate
- Fast charging and wireless charging
- IP67 rating
- Snappy performance
- MicroSD support
- IP67 rating
- Front-facing stereo speakers
What's bad
- Chunky design
- Weak camera
- So-so battery life
- Phone gets warm during gaming
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Verdict
If the allure of a high refresh rate display and playing the latest games at full quality appeals to you, the Razer Phone 2 excels. However, if you’re looking for a powerful, all-around phone, there are better values available.
What's good
- Beautiful design
- Amazing display
- Smooth performance
- IP 65/68 waterproofing
What's bad
- Poor fingerprint sensor placement
- Average battery life
- Good camera -- but not as good as the competition
Verdict
While it might not provide the best camera on the market, the Sony Xperia XZ3 combines a range of capable features into one stylish bundle.
What's good
- Vibrant display
- Plenty of internal storage
- microSD support
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Good camera
- Premium design
What's bad
- Low-light camera use requires a steady hand
- Older version of Android (6.0 Marshmallow)
What's good
- Great value
- Detailed, well-balanced display
- Plenty of storage
- microSD support
- Stock Android experience
What's bad
- Weak camera
- Questionable aging
Verdict
If you’re looking for a solid option for everyday use, don’t need powerhouse flagship performance, and are not worried about the weak camera the Moto G6 offers outstanding value and is the sweet spot in Motorola’s latest G-Series lineup.
What's good
- Snappy, smooth performance
- Colorful, Bright Display
- Decent battery life
- IP68 water resistant
What's bad
- Low contrast 1080p LCD panel
- Poor low-light photos
- Huge bezels
Verdict
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a good phone, but it lacks any eye-popping features and, for the price, only offers a Full HD display and a fairly dated design.