topic Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal? in XZ Series

XZ1 build materials

Ace31 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:36:37 GMT

Are the top & bottom sides of Xperia XZ1 are also metal? Because it's said that XZ1 has a full unibody metal. Just want to clarify it. Thanks!

Re: XZ1 build materials

gemini85 — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:35:35 GMT

No, it's not metal. It's plastic.

"The top and bottom also had to be finished in plastic, and are thus colored in a slightly different shade than the rest of the body. They are also curved now, Instead of flat as on most of the Xperia lineup lately." - GSM Arena XZ1 review.

Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

kenny-tetsuya — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:42:02 GMT

Hi all,

I would assume that the XZ1 is also using the Alkaleido metal, but Sony did not promote this for the XZ1. So I'm just suspicious about my assumption.

Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

Lord_viridis — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:14:17 GMT

I'll put in a request for information regarding the top and bottom pieces.

Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

kenny-tetsuya — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:53:37 GMT

@Viridis wrote:
I'll put in a request for information regarding the top and bottom pieces.

so the main body is Alkaleido?

Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

Ace31 — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:28:01 GMT

Thanks. Just keep me posted.

Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

Lord_viridis — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:30:42 GMT

As soon as I have the info, I'll post it here for you.

Re: Is XZ1 made of the Alkaleido metal?

Lord_viridis — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:15:49 GMT

So I've recieved some info, that the main cover of the Xperia™ XZ1, which covers the back and sides, is made of metal (aluminium alloy). The top and bottom are made of plastic.