The Xperia XZ2 Compact is a high-end flagship in a petite form factor. Sony’s made several compromises on its smaller phones in the past, but not this time. You get all the power and important features of the bigger XZ2 in a cute, bijou body.
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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...
The Sony XZ2 Compact gives great colour reproduction, but noise can be an issue when shooting at full resolution, and the selfie camera is pretty disappointing. 4K HDR video is a nice feature to have and the compact size could make this a must buy for...
It's hard to pinpoint why I'm smitten with the XZ2 Compact. Sure, it offers great performance and solid battery life, and it takes nice photos. But that's not unusual for a premium phone.What really appeals to me is the way it feels. Today, too many...
The XZ2 Compact represents a wholly different value for mobile phone shoppers. There are very few — if any — premium flagship phones that are also compact and truly one-handed. That makes the XZ2 Compact stand out in a sea of thin slates that seem...
Another one. Only half a year of development time has passed between the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and its predecessor. Still, a lot has changed: Design, display size and Super Slow-Motion, which is still one of the core features. Find out in this test...
If I'm being honest, the only thing I can legitimately hold against the Xperia XZ2 Compact is its thickness and - slightly - dated aesthetic and feel.I like the new style Sony has adopted for the XZ2 range, which largely fixes the blocky, bezel-tastic...
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a solid step forward from the XZ1 Compact in several respects. It has more storage, a higher screen resolution and some camera improvements.In short, it's the classic Compact blueprint, updated for 2018 and Sony has done...
I love being surprised by tech. After doing this job for nearly 10 years, that's getting harder and harder to achieve, so when it happens I savor and nourish that feeling.The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact surprised me. I've admittedly always been a fan of...
Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review highlights the world's first ever camera phone to offer 4K HDR video recording. In fact, this Sony mobile phone has top specs all around. We often...
Sony's Xperia XZ2 Compact is in a class of its own, packing every meaningful feature and component of the XZ2 into a petite, translucent body. I'd even say the device's 5-inch full HD+ display is better than the 5.7-inch equivalent on the XZ2. What's...
As small phones go, the Sony XZ2 Compact in a league of its own. Think of the other small-ish flagships out there: the Pixel 2 and Galaxy S9 are both considerably taller and wider than the Sony. Of course, there is the iPhone SE, if you're an Apple iOS...
Image 28 of 29Despite the slight video concerns, to me, the Sony Xperia XZ2 remains a smartphone that warrants some serious consideration. For a RRP of £529, you're looking at a handset with performance to match the most powerful phone out there – the...
For those who've ever wanted an Xperia Compact but thought they compromised too heavily over their standard siblings, this generation might be the one to jump for.This year's Compact is an almost perfect recreation of the larger XZ2 in terms of form and...