Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	Alphr | Lee Bell Sony's compact flagship is a marvel – fast, pocketable and with a clever trick up its sleeve. In short, if you prefer your phones to be usable one-handed, you won't be disappointed with the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. Read full review
90	Recombu | Alex Todd Despite a lack of HDR or a sharper panel, the overall capabilities of the Xperia XZ1 Compact mean it's more than a match for the now ageing iPhone SE, arguably the only other powerful pint-sized mobile worth considering in 2017. Read full review
89	NotebookCheck | Manuel Masiero Small form factor, high-end hardware, and Android 8.0 – right now these three unite only in the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. There is nothing serious to criticize about the Xperia XZ1 Compact and such a small form factor has scarcity value. Read full review
85	Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen While most small smartphones sacrifice hardware and specifications, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is one of the few smartphones on the market that delivers a flagship experience in a smaller size and easy to use form factor, but it still comes with a full-sized price tag. Read full review
82	MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti The Xperia XZ1 is a really nice phone, surprisingly nice, but unless you look at it in a vacuum, you have to know that there are better phones for less or equivalent money, and that's why I have to say that unless you're a diehard Sony fan, you should probably look elsewhere. Read full review
80	The Inquirer | Graeme Burton First impressions of the XZ1 Compact weren't great, but grew over time. It's a nippy, compact device in a world of ever-larger smartphones. Read full review
80	AndroidPit | Shu On Kwok There's simply no direct competition for Sony's XZ1 Compact, which combines a small size with big power. Read full review
80	TheEffect.Net | John Reilly Overall, we enjoyed our time with Sony's latest handsets. The Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact definitely hold their own in today's smartphone market. We just wish Sony would enter the bezel-less world and then we could have a real battle on our hands. Read full review
80	PC Mag | Sascha Segan With a 4.6-inch screen, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is the smallest premium Android phone. For its price, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is the most powerful Android phone you can comfortably use with just one hand. That's increasingly rare to find, and combined with its other capabilities, the XZ1 Compact is a viable alternative to the pricier Galaxy S8. Read full review
80	IT PRO | Nathan Spendelow With a budget price, superb camera, and a performance on par with some of the industry's best smartphones, the Xperia XZ1 Compact is a mid-range marvel. Read full review
80	phoneArena | Nick T. If you want a phone that's truly small but uncompromisingly powerful, one that takes good photos and videos, one that lasts long between charges, then yes, this guy should be on your shortlist. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow Sony's XZ1 Compact is a mid-range marvel; don't let its dinky size fool you. Sony's Xperia XZ1 Compact squeezes top-end features into a 4.6in smartphone, at a flagship-besting price. Read full review
80	Stuff | Tom Morgan This bantamweight champion of Android phones might pulls a few punches, but there's nothing better for its size. Read full review
80	TechRadar | James Peckham The Xperia XZ1 Compact may look similar to previous phones from Sony, but it packs a punch and is perhaps the best small-form-factor Android phone around right now, making it a great choice if you want a device you can use one-handed. Read full review
70	Trusted Reviews | Richard Easton If you're the kind of person who wants a small phone then these days your options are rather limited. Thankfully, then, the Xperia XZ1 Compact is a decent option. A pocket powerhouse with plenty of battery life – but that design is looking rather dated. Read full review
60	Digital Trends | Simon Hill Sony's Xperia XZ1 Compact proves good things can come in small packages. It is one of the few, powerful, small Android phones around, but it's too expensive. Read full review
60	The Verge | Stefan Etienne Don't misunderstand my lack of enthusiasm: the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are definitely usable phones. But, with so many compelling flagship phone duos on the market, I haven't come across enough reasons to ignore an ocean of similarly priced devices for the new Xperias. Read full review

Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in) Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
Screen	Size: 4.6 inches diagonal Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels Screen Density: 319 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 69.6 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540 RAM: 4GB
Camera	Main Camera: 19 megapixels with LED flash, 960fps super slow motion recording Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 32GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 2700 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Yes (v3)
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	Side
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

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