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March 2018
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The editors liked
Incredible form factor
Improved design over previous Xperias
Good build quality
Quality photos in almost all conditions
Fingerprint sensor! In the U.S
Compact body that is easily pocketable
Very good battery life
Clean interface
Loudspeaker is much improved
The Good
Refreshing design
Smaller size
Above-average battery life
Excellent performance
Impressive battery life
Beautiful HDR display
Fantastic camera
60-fps-gaming ready
Very fast Smartphone
Reasonable pricing
Good pictures
3D scans
IP68 certified Case
Sleek matte finish
Extensive software suite
Accurate GPS
Bright display with strong colors
Super Slow-Motion video
Fast LTE with a lot of ba
Rare in its small size
Easy to use one-handed
Great 5-inch display
Flagship power without trade-offs
The editors didn't like
I missed the glass back of its Xperia XZ2 sibling
Lacks optical stabilization
Which affects video more than stills
No carrier partners
Or Sprint compatibility
Screen quality lags behind the similarly-priced competition
Abstract: Ahead of the phone's official reveal of the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Sony invited MobileSyrup to check out the two devices at a special hands-on event in New York City.While there, we had several hours...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a mini flagship you can actually use with one hand. Strong specs across the board keep compromises to a minimum
The design is dull as a paving slab, there's no headphone jack and the front-facing camera isn't anything to get excited about
The Sony XZ2 Compact's flagship-level performance and pocketable size makes it the phone to get if you want something smaller that doesn't skimp on the goodies...
Abstract: Sitting in its box, accompanied by a three-pin power plug, USB lead and a Getting Started document, the actual handset certainly looked impressive with its shiny lacquered coating. However while the initial impression was positive, the overall effect did...
Abstract: It’s simple enough – today’s smartphones are too large for some. While bezels on smartphones have shrunk over the past few years (meaning bigger screens), it hasn’t stopped the general growth of smartphone dimensions.Compact phones weigh less, are easy to...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is, internally, a big upgrade on the XZ1 Compact, powered by the finest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU money can buy. The camera is excellent, as is Sony support, which should see it getting regular upgrades. And the price is definite
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is fatter and heavier than the XZ1 Compact - noticeably and uncomfortably so. In addition, if you're into taking selfies, you'll be disappointed with the front-camera downgrade, but it's still a decent unit, Rating:
The curved underside, too, also means it has a habit of slipping off of crowded surfaces. The XZ2 Compact is an undeniably solid handset, with a sharp screen, long battery life, smoother lines and a great specification for the money. Its styling has al...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is, internally, a big upgrade on the XZ1 Compact, powered by the finest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU money can buy. The camera is excellent, as is Sony support, which should see it getting regular upgrades. And the price is definite
Unfortunately, the Xperia XZ2 Compact is fatter and heavier than the XZ1 Compact - noticeably and uncomfortably so. In addition, if you're into taking selfies, you'll be disappointed with the front-camera downgrade, but it's still a decent unit, Rating:
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. While its aesthetics could be better, it's the device's weight, more than its fatness, that prevents it from getting...
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Published: 2018-06-14, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a mini flagship you can actually use with one hand. Strong specs across the board keep compromises to a minimum
The design is dull as a paving slab, there's no headphone jack and the front-facing camera isn't anything to get excited about
The Sony XZ2 Compact's flagship-level performance and pocketable size makes it the phone to get if you want something smaller that doesn't skimp on the goodies...
Abstract: Sony’s latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ2, is a good £200-£300 cheaper than both the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9. Granted, it is £100 more than its predecessor – which came out only six months before – but its improved design and fancy new feat...
