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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact deals and reviews

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

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19 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): March 2018

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90

AndroidPit | Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

With no other manufacturer currently offering a top compact smartphone, the Xperia XZ2 Compact is the best smartphone in the compact class.

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90

Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford

It all makes this phone not only a great pick for people seeking out a smaller a device, but also a damn good value in its own right. For all the small phone fans out there, Sony's XZ2 Compact is as good as it gets.

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90

Android Central | Daniel Bader

This is Sony's best small phone ever, and one of its best releases to date. It's not necessarily a better phone than, say, the Pixel 2, since the camera doesn't quite match up and it won't be updated as quickly, but it stands up quite well.

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90

Engadget | Jamie Rigg

Anyone generally in the market for a new flagship should put it on their short list, and lovers of small but high-performance machines should think about taking the plunge. It's the Compact you've been wanting.

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89

NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer

Sonys Xperia XZ2 Compact polarizes with a corpulent side view and lack of a 3.5mm jack. Those who can live with that receive a very fast phone for a reasonable price that is suitable for small hands as well.

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88

Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen

The Xperia XZ2 Compact is expensive and unless you highly value its compact nature, it isn't worth the purchase.

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80

V3 | Graeme Burton

Sure, there's a number of solid improvements over the XZ1 Compact - a faster CPU/GPU, higher resolution screen, twice the storage - but most of these don't feel like they make much of a difference in everyday usage, while its overall design feels like a small step back, not forward.

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80

The Inquirer | Graeme Burton

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a lot of smartphone for the money, with a powerful CPU/GPU, sharp and bright screen, and long battery life.

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80

Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu

The perfectly sized Xperia XZ2 Compact will fit in any pocket, and it comes with excellent performance, a good camera, and day-long battery life.

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80

Tom's Guide | Caitlin McGarry

Sony's pint-size Xperia XZ2 Compact is the iPhone SE of Android phones - a beautiful, nostalgic phone that can easily compete when it comes to performance and battery life.

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80

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

With a top-tier processor, capable camera, and features to spare, the Xperia XZ2 Compact is the one-handed phone you might not be able to say no to.

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80

T3 | Robert Jones

Sony has crammed a dump truck-load of hot tech into the Xperia XZ2 Compact. An on-trend 18:9 aspect ratio screen (5-inches), new curved design, and rapid all-round user experience, though, generates a pleasingly positive overall experience.

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80

Alphr | Alan Martin

Yes, the screen isn't quite as good, and the camera is a way behind, but if speed is your main priority, then the XZ2 Compact is definitely worth considering as a more diminutive alternative. Sony's pint-sized powerhouse may take up a bit more pocket space than previous Xperias, but it's still a quality phone.

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80

Mobile Syrup | Sameer Chhabra

A capable, modern smartphone with a surprisingly affordable price. Sony's latest compact flagship device is powerful and pretty, but not that different from last year's XZ1.

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80

TechRadar | Andrew Williams

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is small and powerful. It's also chunky and partially plastic, so not the best choice if you want a phone that looks as good as it runs.

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80

Stuff | Andrew Williams

Sony has packed top specs into a tiny body, if one that doesn't seem fancy enough to match the price.

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80

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

This well-equipped little phone is one of the best small form-factor handsets we've seen. The XZ2 certainly has its strengths, but if you're not in a rush, it could be worth holding fire to see what Sony does next.

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75

phoneArena | Victor Hristov

The XZ2 Compact, however, has its peculiar charm: it has a clean and likable Android interface and a chubby body that is different. But it just seems to be little more than a tiny Android phone that just works and has decent battery life. It does not have a particularly great camera or any captivating new features.

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70

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact only makes sense for big spenders who are after a small phone.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 483 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 73.5 %

Display Type: IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 630
RAM: 4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 19 megapixels
Secondary Camera: 5 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 64GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2870 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Yes
Quick Charge: Yes (v3)

SIM Standard
SIM standard

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Water and Dust Resistance
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
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