Overall Score
58.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3648)58.1
Performance(#4337)60.3
Camera(#1896)45.7
Display(#4106)70.5
Battery(#6406)43.5
Build(#281)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact features a compact design with dimensions of 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm and a weight of 140g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 4.6-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 319 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth operation for most tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 19 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2700 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, with an upgrade option to Android 9.0 Pie, and includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options encompass Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- Special features include a water-resistant design, although specific ratings are not provided.
- Available colors include Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, and Twilight Pink.
- Overall, the Xperia XZ1 Compact combines a solid build with competent performance and camera capabilities in a compact form factor.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
Memory32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera19 MP
Main Camera Details19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes