Sony Xperia X Compact

The polycarbonate body changes hue under different angles. ; True to its compact name, it's a joy to use in one hand. ; Display has great contrast and brightness, and class-leading legibility in the sun. ; 23MP shooter is unmatched for detail, has good...

Sony was the pioneer of compact-sized flagships when it first released the Xperia Z1 Compact back in the day. It packed the same flagship-level processor, the same flagship-level camera and the same flagship-level features like waterproofing, in a...

Small, lightweight build. Good camera. Expandable storage. Dual-band Wi-Fi and NFC.

Pricey for the specs. Not waterproof. No fingerprint scanner.

Conclusions The Sony Xperia X Compact is a capable midrange phone with a good camera, but at $500, it's priced higher than most of its competition, including our Editors' Choice for compact phones, the Apple iPhone SE. For $100 less the SE gets you a...

very good build quality ; good performance ; long battery runtimes in practice ; USB Type-C ; decent speakers ; good camera ; bright display ; storage expansion via microSD

sensitive glossy surfaces ; comparatively thick chassis ; only USB 2.0 ; slower than the previous models in some scenarios ; no IP certification (water, dust) anymore ; no 4K video recordings

After the review of the new Xperia X Compact, we are a little disappointed that there are no more compact and high-end Android phones. If you want to have the fastest components, you will now have to get a larger device or have a look at the...

Compact, comfortable to hold and carry design ; Excellent battery life ; Very good outdoor visibility ; Functionally-rich multimedia apps suite

Smallish keys with shallow feedback ; Comes with a third of the internal storage occupied ; Finger scanner not available on the US version

At the sub-$500 price point that Sony is offering the X Compact at launch, there may be more than enough niche demand to justify its release. The only compromise made with the cutie, compared with its predecessors, is the midrange Snapdragon chipset,...

Very good battery autonomy ; Modern design ; Display cuts through outdoor glare very well ; Very good battery autonomy ; Modern design ; Display cuts through outdoor glare very well

Not waterproof like Sony's previous compact Xperias ; Dedicated camera key is redundant ; USB Type-C connector supports USB 2.0, but not 3.0 ; Not waterproof like Sony’s previous compact Xperias ; Dedicated camera key is redundant ; USB Type-C...

The hardware keeps the Sony Xperia X Compact out of the flagship space, but it’s still one of the best devices smaller than five inches on the market. Its long-lasting battery deserves the most praise, and we also like its modern design, attractive...

Bright display ; Excellent battery life ; Good for small hands

Camera disappoints in low light ; Sound could be better ; Smudge-prone design

The Xperia X Compact has a beautiful screen and amazing battery life. But its camera doesn't live up to Sony's claims of blur-free photos.

Compact size is ideal for those who prefer smaller handsets. ; Bold, bright display. ; Long battery life will last all day. ; Rear camera produces rich photos with decent detail. Full manual mode is convenient. ; Hands-free selfie timer makes it easy...

Plastic material holds onto fingerprints, making the handset look dirty. ; No fingerprint sensor in the US. ; Handset isn't waterproof like the Z5 Compact. ; Cannot shoot 4K video.

The death of Sony's Xperia Z branding implies that the X was meant as a new, fresh face for the company's smartphone offerings. But the X Compact shares a lot in common with its predecessor—like the Z5 Compact, the X Compact is a good smartphone, but...

- Small compact form factor ; - Bright display ; - Front-facing speakers ; - Good battery life ; - Great camera ; - microSD expansion ; - Fast performance

- No fingerprint sensor(US version) ; - No dust and water resistance ; - Premium price