Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs. Xperia XZ1: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The XZ2 Compact edges out the XZ1 thanks to its slightly more powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset and impressive endurance rating. While the XZ1 boasts a marginally better contrast ratio, the XZ2 Compact's overall performance and battery life make it the stronger contender for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8341, F8342 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - G8341 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 29, 38, 40, 41, 66 - G8343 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, April | 2017, August 31. Released 2017, September 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in) | 148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~483 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 64.5 cm2 (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020 | IPS LCD, HDR10 |
| Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 540 |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | 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 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0" | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3" |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | 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 |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 | 18W wired, QC3 |
| Type | Li-Ion 2870 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink | Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue |
| Models | H8324, H8314, SO-05K | G8341, G8342, F8341, F8342, G8343, SOV36, SO-01K |
| Price | About 430 EUR | About 260 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB | Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -90.2dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 88h | Endurance rating 82h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1315:1 (nominal), 3.765 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: 1406 (nominal), 3.765 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 83dB | Voice 65dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 69dB |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 265326 (v7), 308651 (v8) GeekBench: 8487 (v4.4), 2174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | GeekBench: 6541 (v4.4), 1527 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- More powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset
- Excellent battery life (88h)
- Good camera performance
- Compact and pocketable design
- Water and dust resistance (IP68)
- Design can feel a bit dated
- No headphone jack
- Limited software updates compared to newer models
Sony Xperia XZ1
- Slightly better display contrast ratio
- Refined design
- Good camera performance
- Water and dust resistance (IP68)
- Less powerful Snapdragon 835 chipset
- Shorter battery life (82h)
- No headphone jack
- Limited software updates compared to newer models
Display Comparison
Both phones feature a 5.0-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) OLED display with a 18:9 aspect ratio and a sunlight readability rating of 3.765. The XZ1 has a slightly better nominal contrast ratio (1406:1) compared to the XZ2 Compact (1315:1), but the difference is minimal and likely imperceptible in everyday use. Both offer vibrant colors and deep blacks characteristic of OLED technology.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature capable camera systems, but the XZ2 Compact generally produces slightly more detailed and vibrant photos. The XZ1's camera is known for its accurate color reproduction. Both offer 4K video recording, but the XZ2 Compact benefits from improved image stabilization. Specific camera specs are similar, relying on 19MP sensors, but Sony's image processing algorithms differ slightly.
Performance
The XZ2 Compact packs a Snapdragon 845 chipset, a significant upgrade over the XZ1's Snapdragon 835. This translates to noticeably faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better performance in graphically intensive games. The XZ2 Compact's octa-core CPU (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) provides a performance boost over the XZ1's (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo).
Battery Life
The XZ2 Compact demonstrates superior battery life, boasting an endurance rating of 88 hours compared to the XZ1's 82 hours. This difference is attributable to the more efficient Snapdragon 845 chipset and optimized software. Both support 18W wired charging (QC3) for relatively quick top-ups.
Buying Guide
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is ideal for users prioritizing performance and battery life in a small form factor. It's great for mobile gaming and demanding apps. The Xperia XZ1 is a solid choice for those who value a slightly better display contrast and a more mature, refined design, and don't need the absolute latest processing power.