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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
Published: 2018-04-06, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
Image 28 of 29Despite the slight video concerns, to me, the Sony Xperia XZ2 remains a smartphone that warrants some serious consideration. For a RRP of £529, you're looking at a handset with performance to match the most powerful phone out there – the £73...
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
Camera can be slow to focus, Software a little buggy - sometimes unresponsive, Chunky design is contrary to Compact name
As small phones go, the Sony XZ2 Compact in a league of its own. Think of the other small-ish flagships out there: the Pixel 2 and Galaxy S9 are both considerably taller and wider than the Sony. Of course, there is the iPhone SE, if you're an Apple iOS fa...
Published: 2018-04-05, Author: Andrew , review by: techradar.com
Solid camera, Great performance, Sharp screen
Feels cheaper than it is, 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.It's the classic Compact blueprint, updated for 2018.That said, it's far from perfec...
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 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
A great smartphone that brings many flagship smartphone features to a smaller unit. While it may not be as slim or have the battery life to match, it compact and easy to use...
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Published: 2018-02-28, Author: Abbas , review by: techradar.com
Overhauled design, Strong specs
Small size may not be for everyone, Battery may not last long
If you're after a colorful, nostalgia-fueled phone as your next, Sony's smaller XZ2 might be the first Compact phone worth lusting over...
The Xperia XZ2 Compact fits almost every major feature from the XZ2 into a smaller frame, offering the best specs you'll find in a 5in phone right now - at the cost of a slightly chunky rear end. If you don't mind the bezel-ly design and the lack of wirel...
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
Camera can be slow to focus,Software a little buggy - sometimes unresponsive,Chunky design is contrary to Compact name
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a smaller format powerhouse, with very little compromise for opting for a smaller handset. We think it looks great - even if it's a bit in the chunky side - but what's really appealing is that you get the full power offering...
Published: 2018-02-26, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
High-end insides, Rich screen, Decent camera
A bit fat, No headphone jack, Mostly-plastic back
Given the choice between Sony's Xperia XZ2 and the Compact, I'd plump for the Compact everytime. No question. Where its bigger brethren struggles in comparison to the very cream of the smartphone crop, the Compact seemingly does its own thing with little...
