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Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact specs
We’re used to a regular refresh of Sony’s Xperia hardware and it’s no different as IFA this year either. Although the company hasn’t announced a successor to its top of the line Xperia XZ Premium, the new Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact have plenty to offer those looking for premium processing hardware in a smaller package… not forgetting that these two phones are the first to be announced running Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Below you’ll find the full list of Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia XZ1 specs:
| Sony Xperia XZ1 | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Sony Xperia XZ1 5.2-inch Full HD with HDR 1920 x 1080 resolution 423 ppi | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 4.6-inch 720p Triluminos Display 1280 x 720 resolution 319 ppi |
Processor | Sony Xperia XZ1 64-bit octa-core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.9 GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm processor | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 64-bit octa-core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.9 GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm processor |
RAM | Sony Xperia XZ1 4 GB | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 4 GB |
Storage | Sony Xperia XZ1 64 GB MicroSD expansion up to 256 GB | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 32 GB MicroSD expansion up to 256 GB |
Cameras | Sony Xperia XZ1 Rear camera - 19 MP 1/2.3" AF sensor with f/2.0 aperture Front camera - 13 MP 1/3.06" sensor | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Rear camera - 19 MP 1/2.3" AF sensor with f/2.0 aperture Front camera - 8 MP sensor with 120° wide angle |
Battery | Sony Xperia XZ1 2,700 mAh Non-removable QuickCharge 3.0 Qnovo Adaptive Charging | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 2,700 mAh Non-removable QuickCharge 3.0 Qnovo Adaptive Charging |
Water resistance | Sony Xperia XZ1 IP68 dust and water resistance | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact IP68 dust and water resistance |
Connectivity | Sony Xperia XZ1 Wi-Fi 802.11 LTE Cat 16, 4CA, 4x4 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C, 3.1 NFC DNLA | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Wi-Fi 802.11 LTE Cat 15, 4CA, 4x4 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C, 2.0 NFC DNLA |
Sensors | Sony Xperia XZ1 Accelerometer Fingerprint Sensor (not in US) Gyro Sensor | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Accelerometer Fingerprint Sensor (not in US) Gyro Sensor |
SIM | Sony Xperia XZ1 Nano SIM (single or dual market dependant) | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Nano SIM |
Software | Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Android 8.0 Oreo |
Dimensions and weight | Sony Xperia XZ1 148 x 73 x 7.4mm 156 grams | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 129 x 65 x 9.3mm 143 grams |
Sony’s Compact model in particular has always strived to provide higher-end hardware than your typical small form factor smartphone, so there really doesn’t appear to be too much difference between the Xperia XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact. With the obvious exception of the smaller display and size of the Compact model, and one or two small tweaks to the hardware features, including a slightly smaller amount of storage and a different front camera setup. Intriguingly, both models seem to have exactly the same battery, despite the size differences.
Do you think that Sony has done enough to make these models as compelling as other flagship tier smartphones on the market?