The volume rocker sits just below, again in an easy to reach position, while towards the base of the handset you'll find the dedicated
shutter key which provides a shortcut to the camera app as well as a way to snap pictures underwater.
Not exact matches
Key points in design resemblances points from Mazda6 and CX - 5, like the 5 point front grille, an air
shutter in the front
which automatically closes for better aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
Around the sides are a programmable «convenience
key» (
which defaults to camera
shutter button), volume buttons surrounding a mute
key, plus a microUSB power / sync port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Something the Xperia XZ2 has in its favor is a dedicated physical
shutter key,
which can make taking photos a lot easier than trying to tap the on - screen button.
Following down the right side, there's the excellent camera launch /
shutter key,
which I feel every smartphone should have.
The palm gesture is especially handy when you want to take a selfie and can't reach the
shutter button or volume
keys without awkwardly twisting your fingers,
which can also lead to accidental touches on the display.
It actually features a Live Bokeh mode,
which allows you to fine tune the level of background blur with instant visual results on screen, allowing you to set up your picture before hitting the
shutter key.
This handset comes with a rear - facing fingerprint scanner (
which doubles as a camera
shutter key), while the company's branding is present below the device's display, and also on the back of the phone.
The one here is fast and accurate, but loses out in terms of features when compared to the Mate S
which puts the fingerprint sensor to good use as a
shutter key, for swiping through photos in the gallery and more.
Huawei has also equipped the Ascend P2
which a physical
shutter key on the right side of the handset, giving you a quick way of launching the camera app as well as an easier way to take photos.
There's a small tab with an upwards arrow just above the virtual
shutter key, however,
which when pulled upwards activates Pro Mode.
There's also a third button on the right side,
which is most likely a hardware
key to bring up the camera app and doubles as the camera's physical
shutter.
The new button above the volume rocker is the Active
key,
which can be set to do different things such as controlling the
shutter when using the camera, or calling up the Activity Zone appt.
There is a dedicated
shutter key located with the other hard buttons on the right hand edge,
which can be used to launch directly into the camera app.