Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs. XZ1 Compact: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The XZ1 Compact edges out the XZ2 Compact primarily due to its superior battery life. While the XZ2 Compact boasts a slightly faster processor, the XZ1 Compact's longer endurance and comparable performance make it the more practical choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 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 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, April | 2017, August. Released 2017, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in) | 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 140 g (4.94 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
| 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) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 64.5 cm2 (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.6 inches, 58.3 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020 | IPS LCD |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.0 | |
| 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" | 8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0" |
| 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 2.0, 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, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink |
| Models | H8324, H8314, SO-05K | G8441, SO-02K |
| Price | About 430 EUR | About 300 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB | Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -85.5dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 88h | Endurance rating 108h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1315:1 (nominal), 3.765 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: 1243:1 (nominal), 3.729 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 83dB | Voice 65dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 76dB |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 265326 (v7), 308651 (v8) GeekBench: 8487 (v4.4), 2174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 204581 (v7), 255140 (v8) GeekBench: 5596 (v4.4), 1681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Slightly faster processor (Snapdragon 845)
- Better sunlight display contrast
- More modern design
- Shorter battery life
- Potentially higher price (depending on availability)
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Excellent battery life (108h endurance)
- Comparable performance
- Generally more affordable
- Slightly older chipset (Snapdragon 835)
- Slightly lower display contrast
Display Comparison
Both phones feature a 5-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) OLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The XZ2 Compact has a slightly better contrast ratio (1315:1 nominal, 3.765 sunlight) compared to the XZ1 Compact (1243:1 nominal, 3.729 sunlight), resulting in marginally better image quality, particularly in bright conditions. However, the difference is subtle and likely not noticeable to most users.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature a 19MP rear camera with similar capabilities. Image quality is generally good in both devices, with decent dynamic range and accurate colors. Low-light performance is comparable. The XZ2 Compact benefits from Sony's improved image processing algorithms, potentially resulting in slightly better results in certain scenarios. Video recording is also solid on both devices.
Performance
The XZ2 Compact utilizes the Snapdragon 845, a step up from the XZ1 Compact's Snapdragon 835. This translates to slightly faster app loading times and smoother multitasking. However, both phones offer excellent performance for everyday tasks and even moderate gaming. The Snapdragon 835 remains a capable chipset.
Battery Life
This is where the XZ1 Compact truly shines. It boasts an impressive endurance rating of 108 hours, significantly outperforming the XZ2 Compact's 88 hours. This means the XZ1 Compact will easily last a full day, even with moderate to heavy usage, while the XZ2 Compact may require a top-up before the end of the day.
Buying Guide
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is ideal for users prioritizing a slightly faster processor and a more modern design. The Xperia XZ1 Compact is a better fit for those who value extended battery life and a more affordable price point, especially if they don't need the absolute latest processing power.