Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Long battery life ; Fast performance ; Small size ; Android 8.0 Oreo ; Water resistant

Dated design ; Only 32GB of storage ; No fingerprint sensor in U.S. ; Too expensive

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a decent phone with good battery life, great performance, and the latest version of Android. It’s a shame it’s too expensive, looks dull, the lack of a fingerprint sensor is irritating, and the camera simply isn’t as good...

Swift performance ; Great battery life ; Pocket-friendly design ; IP68 water-resistant

Dated design ; Low-resolution screen ; No wireless charging

Like both the Xperia XZ Premium and Xpera XZ1, the Compact model has a 19-megapixel rear sensor with f/2.0 aperture lens. It similarly uses a ‘memory stacked’ sensor, which means it swaps a limited amount of dedicated RAM for some extra camera trickery...

Small form factor ; Running Android Oreo ; Top-notch performance

Only 32GB of storage ; Tired design ; No wireless charging

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.

Snappy performance ; Solid build quality ; Video stabilization is on point ; Display has great color and HDR ; A headphone jack!

Android 8.0 would look better with even less of Sony’s skin ; No fingerprint sensor ; Huge bezels

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...

Small Android phone with powerful specs. 3D-scanning feature. Runs Android Oreo. High-resolution audio.

Average battery life. No fingerprint sensor.

For $600, 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 high-resolution audio and 3D scanning capabilities, the XZ1 Compact is a viable...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ; Small size ; Promised battery life

720p screen ; Fibreglass rather than metal body

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a lovely little device that brings the Compact range back to form.

very fast ; stable, high-quality case ; dust- and water-resistant ; Android 8.0 ; quick WLAN module ; accurate GPS ; good cameras ; bright display ; long battery life ; quick charge function

boxy case ; USB port only 2.0 speed ; PWM flicker ; weak power supply impedes quick charge times

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a high-end smartphone with a 4.6-inch display, and such a small form factor has scarcity value. If you are looking for a powerful smartphone that can be easily operated with one hand, this is definitely a device for you....

Plenty of power ; Android Oreo out of the box ; The only small-size flagship Android worth your time

Screen is still only 720p ; Camera has processing problems ; Bezels are on the big side

This bantamweight champion of Android phones might pulls a few punches, but there’s nothing better for its size

Small and powerful ; Great audio capabilities ; Excellent performance ; Outstanding battery life

Clunky, dated design ; No HDR display ; Buggy software

Sony has restored the good name of its Compact range with this latest offering. The £499 asking price takes you most of the way to the full flagship experience offered up by standard Xperia XZ1, with the last £100 difference manifesting in the XZ1...