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March 2018
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The editors liked
Overhauled design
Strong specs
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is
Internally
A big upgrade on the XZ1 Compact
Powered by the finest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU money can buy. The camera is excellent
As is Sony support
Which should see it getting regular upgrades. And the price is definite
Strong performance
Day-long battery life
Good camera
Sharp display
Great compact size
Loud front-facing speakers
Solid camera
Great performance
Sharp screen
Fingerprint sensor and carrier support finally coming to US
It's refreshing small-scale
Good camera results
Long-lasting battery despite small capacity
Super slow-mo video is fun
Solid build and comfortable hold
High-end insides
Rich screen
Decent camera
So. Much. Power
Sharp 18
9 screen
Good camera system
Smooth
Curved design
Easy one-hand usage
Fast fingerprint reader
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a mini flagship you can actually use with one hand. Strong specs across the board keep compromises to a minimum
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned photographer
The camera will suit you it has an intelligent auto mode and full control over settings like shutter speed and exposure in the manual mode
Using the Bokeh option
You can create depth of field photos wh
The editors didn't like
Small size may not be for everyone
Battery may not last long
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is fatter and heavier than the XZ1 Compact - noticeably and uncomfortably so. In addition
If you're into taking selfies
You'll be disappointed with the front-camera downgrade
But it's still a decent unit
Rating
Some bloatware
Software and camera bugs
Fingerprint placement not ideal
Feels cheaper than it is
No headphone jack
Selfie camera isn't great
Look may not be for everyone
Camera can be slow to focus
Software a little buggy - sometimes unresponsive
Chunky design is contrary to Compact name
A bit fat
Mostly-plastic back
Could go on a diet
It's thick and chunky
Plastic backed
The design is dull as a paving slab
There's no headphone jack and the front-facing camera isn't anything to get excited about
Unfortunately
The camera lacks any form of beautification for selfies
The battery life is only satisfactory
Lasting eight hours and 20 minutes in our video playback tests
There's no 3.5mm headphone socket
You need to use Bluetooth headphones or wired ones that come
Abstract: Sitting in its box, accompanied by a three-pin power plug, USB lead and a Getting Started document, the actual handset certainly looked impressive with its shiny lacquered coating. However while the initial impression was positive, the overall effect did...
Abstract: It’s simple enough – today’s smartphones are too large for some. While bezels on smartphones have shrunk over the past few years (meaning bigger screens), it hasn’t stopped the general growth of smartphone dimensions.Compact phones weigh less, are easy to...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is, internally, a big upgrade on the XZ1 Compact, powered by the finest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU money can buy. The camera is excellent, as is Sony support, which should see it getting regular upgrades. And the price is definite
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is fatter and heavier than the XZ1 Compact - noticeably and uncomfortably so. In addition, if you're into taking selfies, you'll be disappointed with the front-camera downgrade, but it's still a decent unit, Rating:
The curved underside, too, also means it has a habit of slipping off of crowded surfaces. The XZ2 Compact is an undeniably solid handset, with a sharp screen, long battery life, smoother lines and a great specification for the money. Its styling has al...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is, internally, a big upgrade on the XZ1 Compact, powered by the finest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU money can buy. The camera is excellent, as is Sony support, which should see it getting regular upgrades. And the price is definite
Unfortunately, the Xperia XZ2 Compact is fatter and heavier than the XZ1 Compact - noticeably and uncomfortably so. In addition, if you're into taking selfies, you'll be disappointed with the front-camera downgrade, but it's still a decent unit, Rating:
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a lot of smartphone for the money, with a powerful CPU/GPU, sharp and bright screen, and long battery life. While its aesthetics could be better, it's the device's weight, more than its fatness, that prevents it from getting...
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Published: 2018-06-14, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a mini flagship you can actually use with one hand. Strong specs across the board keep compromises to a minimum
The design is dull as a paving slab, there's no headphone jack and the front-facing camera isn't anything to get excited about
The Sony XZ2 Compact's flagship-level performance and pocketable size makes it the phone to get if you want something smaller that doesn't skimp on the goodies...
Abstract: Sony’s latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ2, is a good £200-£300 cheaper than both the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9. Granted, it is £100 more than its predecessor – which came out only six months before – but its improved design and fancy new feat...
Published: 2018-04-20, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
So. Much. Power, Sharp 18:9 screen, Good camera system, Smooth, curved design, Easy one-hand usage, Fast fingerprint reader
It's thick and chunky, No headphone jack, Plastic backed
If I'm being honest, the only thing I can legitimately hold against the Xperia XZ2 Compact is its thickness and - slightly - dated aesthetic and feel.I like the new style Sony has adopted for the XZ2 range, which largely fixes the blocky, bezel-tastic des...
Published: 2018-04-17, Author: Abbas , review by: techradar.com
Solid camera, Great performance, Sharp screen
Could go on a diet, No headphone jack, Selfie camera isn't great
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a solid step forward from the XZ1 Compact in several respects. It has more storage, a higher screen resolution and some camera improvements.In short, it's the classic Compact blueprint, updated for 2018 and Sony has done ser...
Abstract: Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review highlights the world's first ever camera phone to offer 4K HDR video recording. In fact, this Sony mobile phone has top specs all around. We often see...
