Sony has released more Android flagships in late 2017 and the Sony Xperia XZ1 is the bigger version. The phone inherits the design language of previous Xperia phones, so you can see large bezels on the front, an all-metal body with rounded sides, a fingerprint sensor on the power button, and front-facing speakers. Notice that the fingerprint sensor won’t work on US models.
This is a high-end smartphone, so the specs are also respectable. The XZ1 is equipped with Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 2,700 mAh battery, IP68 dust and water resistance, a microSD card expansion slot, LTE Cat 16 support with Gigabit LTE, and Bluetooth 5.0. The XZ1 has a 5.2-inch Full-HD Triluminos display that is HDR10-compliant. Another attractive feature is the 19MP Motion Eye camera with an f/2.0 aperture that could capture 960 fps super slow-motion videos.
Similar to other Sony phones, the Xperia XZ1 comes in 3 models, which are G8341, G8342, and G8343. Their hardware is exactly the same and there is only one key difference, let’s check them out.
| Model Number | Sony Xperia XZ1 G8341 | Sony Xperia XZ1 G8342 | Sony Xperia XZ1 G8343 |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM (Dual-SIM Dual Standby) | Nano SIM |
| Carrier / Country | North America & Europe | Asia & Europe | Canada |
The G8341 and G8343 are the same, but the G8342 is the dual-SIM version and it could run in Dual-Standby mode. That means you can receive incoming calls and messages to both SIM cards. After enabling the feature, you will just need to choose which one will be used for outgoing calls and which one for Internet data.
If you have any question regarding the XZ1 model numbers, just leave a comment below.
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Ben says
Which model has Band 66?
Tuan Do says
None of them has band 66.
Kim says
Can I use model G8342 in Canada?
Alex Katayama says
Yes. The G8342 works in Canada – the only band it won’t support is LTE on Freedom (Band 66). It’ll still work on 3G/HSPA+ though.
Alex Katayama says
Bell Mobility and Freedom will be releasing the G8343 – which will have Band 66 support.
I’ve tried contacting Sony to confirm if all XZ1s use the same radio, but since the G8341 (US/EU) and G8342 (dual SIM) are already released and don’t seem to support it, I think the G8343 will be the only one to support 66.
Oli Restorick says
I’ve noticed an F prefix too. For example, there is an F8342 and a G8342. Do you know the difference, and why the prefixes mean?
pjay says
if i flash a G8342 with US firmware, is it good for use in usa?
Dan says
No need to flash anything. My phone is G8342 and it’s been working great here in the USA. Best part, my fingerprint sensor works here fine unlike others here in the USA do not.
Lorenzo says
Can I use a nano sim slot as a slot for a micro sd?
Thank you
Dunni says
Which of these have the finger print reader enabled?
Jay says
All 3 variants do support Band 66 LTE, they all have the Band.
LongTom says
Is the G8342 supporting the LTE Band 20?
Thx & happy x-mas
Atilla Onder says
hello can i use G8341 in USA or with which carrier i can use it ? thanks
Arturo Lugo says
Can I use the Dual-Sim capability AND a microSD card simultaneously? Or using a second SIM makes it impossible to use a microSD card (as in, they share the same port)?
Nick says
Hi!
Can anyone tell me, will the G8341 model work in Georgia (the country)?
I don’t want to buy the dual-sim model…
Thanks in advance.
Panos says
I got the G8341 from my work to use it with a business SIM card, but I also have a personal SIM. Can I put both SIM cards in the G8341 or do I have to still use my old phone for the personal SIM? Is it possible to “convert” the 8341 to use 2 SIM cards?
Thanks
Chris says
Hi,
Kann ich das Display vom G8342 problemlos in einem G8341 einbauen und verwenden?
Neil says
Hi is the G8341 compatible with wireless charging? If so would a rubber case have to be removed, or could it be placed face down?thank you
anonymous says
does Sony G8343 have a enabled fingerint reader?
Thomas Kelly says
What are the differences between model numbers G8341, G8342 & G8343?
The phones geared for the US market have the fingerprint sensor disabled. So, I was trying to find a way to determine if the phone I am going to buy was for the US market or not.
As we are a global economy, even U.S. sellers could probably get the phones for Euripe & Asia. As a consumer, how does one determine which phones have this sensor disabled (without having the seller open it up and test it before sending it)?
To some degree, it seems model numbers may also indicate market.
Indicating Carrier/Country as follows:
G8341 ─ North America & Europe
G8342 ─ Asia & Europe
That, and the G8342 is dual SIM
There doesn’t seem to be a model number exclusively for the US. So it makes utilizing the model number to determine if the fingerprint sensor is enabled somewhat dubious. Going with G8342 (the dual-sim) for Asia and Europe does seem like an option. But again, that’s not confirmation. It is more of a deduction.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thank you
Conwae Williams says
Hi, I got the G8341, but would like to know if its possible to convert/install G8342?
Reason is to have the duel sim card feature.