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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: Ahead of the phone's official reveal of the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Sony invited MobileSyrup to check out the two devices at a special hands-on event in New York City.While there, we had several hours...
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: It's not the size that matters, it's what inside your phone that counts. For proof, look no further than the Sony Xperia Z2 Compact. It essentially packs all of the same power and features of the 5.7-inch Xperia XZ2 into a palm-friendly 5-inch form factor...
Very compact footprint, not that bigger than the XZ1 Compact, Solid, ergonomic, and grippy water-proof design, Snapdragon 845 chipset, Efficient battery life, Excellent daylight and low-light image quality in high resolution, Great 960fps slow-mo videos i
The chubby design is not everyone's cup of tea, No audio jack, Lacks the new Dynamic Vibration System and wireless charging
The CompetitionIt's hard to argue against a compact flagship, mostly because no one else is making them. Sony was the first to offer a proper mini beast and it has been sticking to that niche ever since.But the new Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is not only a co...
Abstract: Like many other people, we have complained over the past few years about Sony's stale smartphone designs. We were concerned that the company just wasn't being smart about what consumers wanted. As its competitors found ways to make phones sleeker and more...
Abstract: Unlike many of its big-brand competitors, Sony didn't shy away from major announcements at MWC 2018. In fact, it took the wrappers of a shiny new pair of flagships, that boldly marry new design concepts with incremental hardware updates.In many ways, the...
Abstract: Sony caught our attention back at Mobile World Congress with their new smartphones. Trust me, it was definitely a shocker because they redesigned their smartphone and boy it looks sexy AF. Although I was a huge fan of their previous design language. Not e...
Abstract: 1 / 17 The newly announced Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact ditch Sony's familiar boxy OmniBalance aesthetic in favor of gentler lines and a more curvy design. The curved Gorilla Glass 5 back falls neatly into your hand when you hold it, alt...
Abstract: 1 / 17 The newly announced Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact ditch Sony's familiar boxy OmniBalance aesthetic in favor of gentler lines and a more curvy design. The curved Gorilla Glass 5 back falls neatly into your hand when you hold it, alt...
