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...

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...

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....

Outstanding battery life ; Compact dimensions and good grip make it easy to hold ; Powerful hardware ensures smooth operation ; Cool camera perks like Predictive Capture and 960fps slow-motion video

Uncomfortable to use power/lock button ; No fingerprint scanner on US model ; Not the most beautiful phone out there

Small form factor ; Front facing speakers ; Solid build quality ; IP68 certified ; Fast and fluid performance ; Long lasting battery life ; 3D scanning is impressive ; Expandable storage

Underwhelming picture quality ; No fingerprint sensor in the U.S. ; Steep price tag

Very good battery life ; Easy to use one-handed ; Great performance ; Ships with Android 8.0 ; Good audio quality

Deceptive camera

There's simply no direct competition for Sony's XZ1 Compact, which combines a small size with big power. While it is true that it has only 720p definition, for a screen size of 4.6 inches, that's not a problem at all. What can hinder it, however, is...

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ; Small size ; Promised battery life

720p screen ; Fibreglass rather than metal body