Sony Xperia XZ1
#3318
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
#3319Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.745.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.858.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ1 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xperia XZ2 Compact has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XZ2 Compact is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 845 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 835 in the XZ1, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 19 MP rear camera, but the XZ2 Compact offers enhanced video recording options with 1080p at 960fps.
- The XZ1 has a 2700 mAh battery, while the XZ2 Compact has a slightly larger 2870 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the XZ1 runs Android 8.0 and can be upgraded to Android 9.0, while the XZ2 Compact can be upgraded to Android 10, reflecting a more recent software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the XZ1 utilizing an aluminum back versus the plastic back of the XZ2 Compact, although both have Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
General
Release Date
2017, September 19
2018
Announced
2017, August 31
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~483 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
19 MP
Main Camera Details
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2870 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2870 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
155 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
Black, White Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No