Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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Sony Xperia Z1
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1
Performance
75.660.5
Camera
56.336.0
Display
56.521.4
Battery
22.724.2
Build
72.494.1
Connectivity
67.760.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
50.331.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact features a more compact design with a 4.6-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xperia Z1 has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XZ1 Compact is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 800 in the Z1.
- The camera on the XZ1 Compact is a 19 MP rear shooter, slightly lower than the Z1's 20.7 MP, but it supports 4K video recording, whereas the Z1 is limited to 1080p.
- The XZ1 Compact has a smaller 2700 mAh battery compared to the Z1's 3000 mAh, but it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the XZ1 Compact runs Android 8.0 Oreo, while the Z1 is limited to Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing a more modern software experience on the XZ1 Compact.
- Build quality favors the Z1 with its glass front and back and aluminum frame, while the XZ1 Compact uses a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Honami, Sony Xperia Z1 C6902/L39h, Sony Xperia Z1 C6903, Sony Xperia Z1 C6906, Sony Xperia Z1 C6943
Display
Size
4.6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
144 x 74 x 8.5 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
140 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass