Sony is proud to have Kando at the heart of its product design. These products should not only serve a practical purpose, but also inspire. Can the Sony Xperia XZ1 smartphone evoke similar feelings? Let's find out.
Sony's smartphones have remained largely stagnant over the past few years, but that's not a bad thing. Xperia devices have their own distinctive features and are recognizable. Developers adhere to one style, without trying to copy competing products.
The metal Xperia XZ1 feels solid in the palm of your hand. Its distinct rectangular shape gives the device a classic appearance. The case is sealed to protect it from water, allowing you not to be afraid of getting caught in the rain with your smartphone. It is unlikely that this device will impress people who did not live in the era of pagers. Rather, it will be appropriate in the pocket of business suits.
The smartphone can survive at least one drop onto the sidewalk from the height of a trouser pocket. Tested in practice.
While the Xperia XZ1 should be accepted for what it is, there's no denying its old-fashioned quality. Nowadays there are changes in the smartphone market; frameless smartphones with elongated screens are spreading. Such devices are produced by Samsung, Apple and other manufacturers.
One of the obvious problems with the Xperia XZ1 is that the fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button on the right side of the body is missing on US models. The developers don't say why, but the lack of a scanner on a $650 smartphone is unforgivable in any case. There is no replacement for it.
However, the sample in question has a fingerprint scanner. It serves its purpose, but its execution could have been better. The device does not allow you to quickly look at notifications on the lock screen; pressing the button automatically opens the home screen. There is no double-tap on the screen to wake up the smartphone, which was the case on previous Xperia devices.
Screen
On the front of the smartphone there is a 5.2-inch IPS LCD panel with a classic 16:9 aspect ratio. There is nothing bad to say about its quality. 1080p resolution is plenty, colors look accurate and rich, and outdoor visibility isn't an issue.
Again, smartphones like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 use up the body surface more efficiently. Due to longer screens, they have a larger area, so more content fits on them for the same smartphone sizes.
Measurements showed that colors on the Xperia XZ1 received a slight increase in saturation. This should be fine for most users, but if color accuracy is important to you, you can set the display mode to Professional in your smartphone's settings.
One of the advantages of the Sony Xperia XZ1 is its support for video from . This should please users more in Western countries where Netflix and Amazon Prime Video services operate. HDR videos from YouTube are not supported here.
Another great feature of the screen is the glove mode. What's missing here is a blue light filter for working in the dark and reducing eye strain.
Software and interface
Sony can be praised for being the first to release a smartphone running Android 8.0 Oreo. Xperia XZ1 runs on the most modern, secure version of Android. Unfortunately, the benefits of this are not yet very obvious. The Android 8 system was not a significant improvement from the point of view of ordinary users. However, internal improvements, including work with power-hungry applications, never hurt.
On top of Android, a custom Sony interface is used, which also remains unchanged for many years, like the appearance of smartphones. What's good about this interface is that it's fast. The interface is quite simple, so it won’t take long to get used to it. The default live wallpaper reacts to user interaction with the system and battery level. Graphical interface themes are supported, and there is a Sony application called “What's New”, which every day tells about the paid applications available for free.
Some aspects of the software could have been done better. There is no pre-installed Notes app. Instead, there is a Sketch program for finger painting, the need for which is questionable. The News stock app, although functional, provides sponsored content in the form of apps and games. Swiping down on the home screen opens the search bar in apps, although there's already a Google widget for that. It would be much more practical for this gesture to open the notification panel.
Thus, the Sony shell is not perfect, but it is fast and unobtrusive.
Processor, memory and performance
The Xperia XZ1 has no shortage of processing power. As you might guess, the flagship smartphone runs on a Snapdragon 835 processor, easily coping with the most demanding games. Having a 1080p screen instead of a higher resolution helps keep frame rates high. Switching between applications is fast, and multitasking with two applications at the same time is smooth. There is no need to complain about the performance level here.
The volume of built-in flash memory is 64 GB. The operating system eats up a significant portion of this value, leaving the user with about 54 GB. This is also a good number, which can be increased using a microSD memory card.
Internet and communications
The default browser is Google Chrome. It works quickly, has extensive functionality and allows you to synchronize data between different devices. All modern communication standards are supported, there is a version with two SIM cards.
Cameras
The main camera here is the same as in the Xperia XZs and Xperia XZ Premium. It has a resolution of 19 megapixels. The strength of this camera is the memory chip built into the sensor, which allows you to record a large amount of information in a short time. This makes it possible to shoot slow motion at 960 fps. The lack of optical image stabilization is a weak point, but video has electronic stabilization.
There is a physical shutter button on the smartphone body, like on conventional cameras; pressing halfway locks focus and exposure. Pressing all the way takes a photo. The same button allows you to launch the Camera application from anywhere in the interface.
Camera app
The application has a familiar interface. The default shooting mode automatically analyzes the scene and changes camera settings, although manual mode allows you to do this yourself. Clicking on an object in the frame activates the object tracking function, which traditionally does not work well. Sometimes everything works as it should, sometimes the focus area wanders or changes size.
One of the interesting features of the application is the predictive capture function. The camera takes photos at maximum resolution before pressing the shutter button. If the photo turns out bad, if someone blinks, if a moving object is blurry, the camera will automatically select three other images from the same frame.
Another trick of the camera is the ability to change focus while quickly taking a photo. Thanks to this, an experienced photographer will be able to obtain images in a fraction of seconds with maximum sharpness.
Photo quality
Recently, the Phonearena portal compared the Xperia XZ1 camera with the cameras of the Plus, Galaxy Note 8 and LG G6. In good lighting, the Sony camera can produce excellent photos with high detail, accurate exposure and correct color reproduction. In low light it lags significantly behind its competitors, which could be to blame for the lack of optical image stabilization. Optical stabilization improves shooting by setting longer exposure times, absorbing more light. However, even so, photos of the Xperia XZ1 in low light can be called acceptable. They're just not up to the highest standards of smartphones, and details aren't sharp enough because the camera shoots at higher ISOs.
Photos from the front camera come out clear and highly detailed, and the lenses are wide enough to fit a lot of people into the frame. In certain situations, the skin color turns out to be unnatural, but for the most part the photos come out adequate. If there is not enough light, the screen works like a flash.
Video quality
Like other smartphones in this price category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is capable of shooting 4K video at up to 30 fps. The detail here is more than sufficient, even in low light the video turns out good. In this case, you can periodically notice shaking due to software stabilization. Sony offers stabilization called Intelligent Active, which produces smooth, cinematic video, but vibration is noticeable unless your hand is steady enough.
The front camera shoots at a maximum resolution of 1080p, but supports the aforementioned stabilization.
The sound quality when shooting video can be praised. The volume level is high, there are high and low frequencies. The sound remains clear even in noisy environments like concerts and parties, without any distortion or clicking.
A unique feature of the camera is slow motion shooting at 960 fps. This video looks impressive, but it can be difficult to catch the subject since you can't record the entire video and slow down the desired part. During shooting, the slow motion button is pressed, after which 1/5 of a second turns into approximately 6 seconds. You need to try very hard to turn slow motion on and off in time and get the desired result.
3D Creator
Multimedia
As mentioned above, HDR video is supported. It comes from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and provides richer colors and improved contrast.
To view images, Sony's own gallery is used with various functionality, including sharing and editing, and there is integration with cloud storage. The video viewing app allows you to trim videos, extract frames as images, and change playback speed.
Sony has kept the headphone jack, so wireless headphones are here to stay. Hi-Res playback is supported, and when using wireless headphones, AptX and LDAC codecs are supported to ensure more accurate audio transmission via Bluetooth.
You can listen to music through the front stereo speakers, but the sound quality leaves much to be desired. It can be called normal: the volume is sufficient, but there are not enough high and low frequencies.
Call quality
This isn't the most exciting part of reviewing any smartphone, since all of them can handle phone calls without issue. The same can be said about the Xperia XZ1, where the auricle produces sufficient volume. Interlocutors also have no complaints about the sound quality.
Autonomous operation
It uses a 2700 mAh battery, which is a bit of a concern at first. Most of Sony's competitors have equipped their flagships with at least 3,000 mAh batteries. In fact, the battery life of the Xperia XZ1 is normal. Under an average load, the smartphone will not last two days, but it will be able to work a full day without any problems. The test results showed a lag behind the main competitors, but the operating time can be called acceptable.
As with previous Xperia devices, you can activate Stamina mode to extend battery life. In this mode, performance is reduced, thereby saving energy. This is useful when the charge level is low and there is no outlet nearby.
There is no wireless charging on the Xperia XZ1, but there is fast charging if you use a compatible charger. What's included in the package is not like that, which explains the poor charging speed in tests. An adapter with support for Quick Charge 3.0 charged the smartphone from 25% to 70% in about 30 minutes, which is quite fast.
Continuing with the theme of recharging, you can find a switch called Battery Care in the battery settings menu. Behind this name lies Qnovo's Adaptive Charging technology, which has allowed Sony to improve battery life. When the battery is fully charged over a long period of time, degradation occurs faster; the Xperia XZ1 pauses the charging process at 90%, after which it charges to maximum by the morning. If desired, this feature can be disabled.
Conclusion
After thoroughly researching Sony, it's time to take price into consideration. Currently in Russia it is 50,000 rubles, that is, lower than popular smartphones like the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8, but more expensive than the LG G6 and OnePlus 5. Is a smartphone worth that kind of money? The answer depends on your point of view.
Sony deserves respect for maintaining its principles and its own approach to smartphone production. It doesn't try to imitate its competitors, doesn't borrow design ideas, doesn't clone popular functionality, which to some extent is a positive quality. However, if you are a smartphone manufacturer and want to survive in a tough market, you need to take the latest innovations into account. These include dual cameras, long screens without frames at the edges. At the end of 2017, the Xperia XZ1 initially looks outdated.
This is not to say that this is a bad smartphone. On the contrary, it has many advantages, such as high performance, water resistance, good build quality, and a “predictive capture” camera feature. If it were not for the poor quality of the fingerprint scanner, one could call the implementation of the smartphone excellent.
Passers-by won't turn heads when you take this smartphone out of your pocket, but if you want a device with a traditional design, if beautiful and flimsy screens aren't your thing, it's worth giving Sony's latest flagship a chance.
pros
- Classic, solid design with water and dust protection
- Fast and responsive user interface
- Screen with HDR support and good outdoor visibility
- Predictive capture camera feature
- The first smartphone on Android 8.0 Oreo
- Can record slow motion at 960fps
Minuses
- Stereo speaker quality
- Low-light photo quality
With the advent of new flagship smartphones, the old ones significantly lose in value and sometimes it is better to buy the flagship of the previous generation rather than a new product from the middle price segment. And while the Sony Xperia XZ2 is starting to appear on the shelves, we got the Xperia XZ1 for testing; pitting them against each other, of course, is stupid, the new product will be an unprecedented winner. At the same time, the average price tag for the Sony Xperia XZ1 is becoming more pleasant and let's look at this smartphone in current realities.
Characteristics
| Model | Xperia XZ1 |
| Year of issue | 2017 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) | 73x148x7.4 mm |
| Weight (g) | 156 |
| Display | IPS 5.2” 1920x1080 |
| operating system | Android 8.0 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Graphics accelerator | Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Built-in memory | 64 GB |
| Supported networks | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900), LTE (700, 800, 850, 900, 1500, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| WiFi | 802.11a,b,g,n,ac |
| More detailed characteristics: | https://www.sonymobile.com/ru/products/phones/xperia-xz1/ |
Design, assembly and ease of use
Sony had some kind of tactic from the very beginning and they are sticking to it. No joke, of course, but probably it is in Sony smartphones that you can trace the unity of the corporate design, which evolves a little from generation to generation and, looking at the Sony Xperia XZ1, it immediately becomes clear which smartphone manufacturer it is. On the Russian market, this smartphone is available in four colors: blue, black, silver and pink; by the way, it is pink that we are testing. 
The entire back side is covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with slightly rounded edges that smoothly blend into the body. Like all smartphones with a light front panel, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is clearly visible above the display: the logo, the speaker grille, the front camera lens, light and proximity sensors, and the notification LED. Below the display is only the grille of the second speaker. Against the backdrop of the “frameless generation”, you understand that the display in this smartphone could have been done much more. 
On the back of the smartphone there is an engraved Sony logo and you won’t have to worry about it coming off, but in addition to the logo there is a slightly protruding camera lens, a single-color LED flash, and infrared focus. 
Moving on to the side edges, I would like to note that they are pleasantly rounded and the case moves as smoothly as possible from the front panel to the front. On the right side there is a volume rocker, a lock key combined with a fingerprint scanner, and a camera key. By the way, the camera key is a nice bonus that is so lacking in many modern smartphones; I personally find it convenient to use. 
On the right side there is a combined slot for installing either two Nano-Sims, or one Nano-Sim and a MicroSD memory card. 
On top of the smartphone there is a 3.5 mm Mini-Jack and a noise-canceling microphone, and on the bottom there is USB Type C and a microphone. 
In general, speaking about ergonomics, it should be noted that this is a surprisingly comfortable smartphone. It fits perfectly in the hand, does not try to slip out, and even the seemingly quite sharp corners do not dig into the hand and do not cause discomfort. As for the assembly, there are no complaints at all and there cannot be any, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and was designed competently, it feels as monolithic as possible, there is not the slightest hint of a creaking body or swaying of parts. 
Display
The strong point of the Sony Xperia XZ1 is the display, and no, it’s not too big – only 5.2″, but it’s very high quality. This is an excellent IPS matrix with FullHD resolution and support for HDR technology and 138% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. The color rendition of the display is as natural as possible, the colors are moderately saturated, and the viewing angles are maximum, all in the best traditions of high-quality IPS matrices. As for brightness, there are also absolutely no complaints, the brightness range is very wide, and adaptive adjustment works more than correctly. 
In the display settings, you can also customize the color temperature, white balance, and also activate dynamic video enhancement.
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Camera
The main camera module is 19 megapixel, matrix size 1/2.3, aperture f/2.0. And we will begin our acquaintance with the camera from afar with the application from Sony - it is quite simple and not overloaded with a huge number of effects, and some are even missing, for example, portrait photography. Manual shooting, automatic shooting, video recording mode and additional modes, artistic shooting, panorama and AR effects are available.
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The main advantage of the camera is the ability to shoot video in a resolution of 720p 960 fps, but there is one “but”: it is clear that the buffer is not infinite, and the data flow during such shooting is simply colossal, so it is possible to shoot only a small fragment lasting almost 0.2 seconds. But, even despite such a short period, this is an interesting option that will make you look at many things differently. Video examples are below. As for standard shooting, it is possible to shoot up to 4K 30 fps.
Let’s move on to the photo and immediately note that there is no second camera module here, which means you shouldn’t expect additional “goodies” such as optical zoom or an extra wide angle, but in general the device copes well with photos, one might even say excellent, but what does it do? It really loses to other flagships in that it is in night photography and the photos turn out to be quite noisy. Examples of photos below. 
The front camera has a 13 megapixel module and we can say that it was a real success, the photos taken are detailed. 
Performance
Naturally, the 2017 flagship is built on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, Adreno 540 is responsible for graphics, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of fast internal UFS memory. What to expect, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is fast, certainly not at the level of the Pixel 2, but it doesn’t make you nervous, everything opens, flips and switches quickly. Naturally, the benchmarks show high results, and yes, now the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 can do more, but for everyday use, to be honest, you won’t notice much of a difference by eye.
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Gaming performance is at a high level, the new PUBG Mobile works perfectly, World of Tanks: Blitz also runs at maximum speed without any hint of freezing. 
Software
The Sony Xperia XZ1 runs out of the box on the latest Android Nougat 8.0 with Sony's proprietary shell. Although Sony’s proprietary shell has not gone particularly far from “bare” Android, this is for the better, the system does not look overloaded, everything is simple and as familiar as possible, and most importantly, it works quickly, as it should.
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Autonomy
The Sonya battery is not the most capacious - only 2700 mAh, it is enough for a day of use with 4 hours of screen operation, but the mode is gentle - calls, playing streaming music, social networks, managers, a little browser and email. Do you want to play? Take a power bank with you. There are also two energy saving modes, Stamina and Ultra Stamina. In the second mode, only basic smartphone applications are available, but in it it can live on a single charge for a very, very long time. Well, if you need to recharge, this process will go quickly thanks to support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, but you will need a specialized charger.
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Sound
Not all smartphones have stereo speakers and you immediately notice their presence, but in the Sony Xperia XZ1 they also sound good; at maximum volume in complex compositions they can, of course, “break out” a little, but by lowering the volume a little you can get excellent sound, even with acceptable low frequencies, which is nice. The main speaker, of course, accurately conveys the voice and has a sufficient volume reserve.
Of course, I cannot call this smartphone ideal in terms of sound reproduction in headphones. It has a number of “improvers”, but this cannot be compared with a truly high-quality, well-developed audio path. The sound is quite at the level of other smartphones on the Snapdragon 835, maybe only a little ahead due to the above-mentioned “improvers”, but they are here for every taste.
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Wireless interfaces
This device supports all LTE frequencies available in Russia, and also supports LTE Cat. 16, the data transfer rate of which can be 1 Gbit/s, although we have not seen this yet. Wi-Fi 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac and both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are supported. The next wireless interface that interests us is NFC, because NFC is successfully used in almost all Sony devices for fast synchronization. It is also worth noting the excellent work with Google Pay without any glitches. As for Bluetooth, a version 5.0 module is used with the ability to connect wireless headsets using the artX codec, which transmits high-quality sound wirelessly.
Fingerprint scanner
The fingerprint scanner, as we have already learned, is located in the lock key. You quickly get used to this solution, and the unlocking speed is in no way inferior to the most advanced solutions, although it is worth noting that in the new flagships Xperia XZ2/XZ2 Compact the scanner has moved to the back side. Up to five fingers can be registered.
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conclusions
Technologies are developing rapidly and those things that were at the forefront of technological excellence, tomorrow may no longer be the most productive, energy efficient and may not have many of the advantages of new models, but, as always, you have to pay for the “very best”. With the release of the Sony Xperia XZ2, which is undoubtedly better, prices in Russian retail have dropped noticeably for the Xperia XZ1 and it can be found for 27-30 thousand rubles. which translates it into mid-price smartphones. But do not forget that the Sony Xperia XZ1 is still a flagship device and it is far from outdated; its advantages include high-quality assembly and protection from water and dust, an excellent display, a camera with the ability to record 960 fps video and high performance , both in everyday tasks and in games.
Speaking of shortcomings, we can recall not the best battery life and a slightly “outdated” design compared to other devices, but this is a matter of taste.
A compact version of the flagship Xperia XZ1, which, according to tradition, differs from the “big one” only in its diagonal. With a display diagonal of 4.6 inches (versus 5.2 for the Xperia XZ1) with HD resolution.
Design
The design concept called “Loop Surface” includes a body made of plastic, sloping edges on the sides, but seemingly “cut off” bottom and top ends. In general, the smartphone looks stylish and laconic, although without a hint of framelessness. The fingerprint scanner, traditionally for Sony, is located in the lock/power button on the right side.
Iron
The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, which, coupled with good optimization of Android 8.0 Oreo, gives excellent overall performance. The smartphone can handle absolutely all modern games and applications, and thanks to the proprietary Xperia Home shell, it works smoothly and stably.
Camera
The main camera, taken from the Xperia XZ1 and XZ Premium, boasts an advanced slow motion mode - 960 fps at a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. In general, the smartphone takes photographs at the level of the iPhone 7, and slow motion will be a nice bonus.
Autonomy
The smartphone can work autonomously for up to two days with average use, which is an excellent indicator with a battery capacity of 2700 mAh.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone is the company’s new model, which takes leadership in the already empty niche of small but powerful mobile devices. It is this model that arouses the most interest for me personally, since the last true flagship compact was the Xperia Z5 Compact, released in 2015. The smartphone is really interesting both in terms of design and technical features.
Design and screen
The Xperia XZ1 Compact model inherits the design of its older brother and the general concept of the current “ala-Sony” style at its best. This small “brick” has dimensions of 129 x 64 x 9.3, looks very harmonious and fits perfectly in the hand.
The back cover tactilely feels like a metallized material, although in reality it is a polymer with glass fibers - the tactile feel is unusual, but pleasant. The slightly rounded top and bottom edges, the power button with a fingerprint sensor and the ring around the main camera are made of metal.
The case is protected from water and dust according to the IP65/68 standard. But, despite the possibility of immersing the device 1.5 meters under water, the company does not recommend doing this, shifting the emphasis to the device’s resistance to splashes or heavy rain. The arrangement of elements on the panel is standard: on the right is the power button, volume rocker and camera button, on the left is a tray covering the nanoSIM slot and a compartment for installing a microSD drive. At the bottom there is a microphone and a USB Type-C connector, at the top there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and an additional microphone. The color range of the model has interesting solutions, both visually and by name: White Silver, Black, Twilight Blue, Sunset Pink.
The front surface is covered with the latest version of Gorilla Glass 5 with 2.5D technology, and there are two thin holes under which the stereo speakers are located. The screen is traditionally small - 4.6 inches with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. I would like to see a good Full HD matrix, although with such dimensions and HD resolution one cannot say that it looks bad. Unlike the older model, the XZ1 Compact's screen does not support HDR, although other proprietary technologies are present to improve image quality.
Smartphone cameras
During the presentation, the emphasis was placed on cameras and their additional capabilities. The Xperia XZ1 Compact has the latest 19-megapixel Motion Eye module with its own 128 MB buffer memory, which allows you to record video with super slow motion up to 960fps. It has predictive autofocus that follows a moving object, intelligent image capture, additional sensors: an infrared sensor and laser autofocus. We will find out whether the processing algorithms will differ significantly after we personally get acquainted with the smartphone.
Among the innovations, it is also worth mentioning the fancy 3D scanning function - thanks to the camera and software, you can make a virtual three-dimensional model of the head, products and other objects and use it for stickers or print the model on a printer. Cool, but not vital.
The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, which is less than the Xperia XZ1's 13 megapixel module, but the lens size is larger. The 18mm ultra-wide-angle lens allows you to take selfies with a 120-degree field of view, allowing you to fit even more into the frame. The choice between 80 degrees and 120 degrees is done in the camera application with just one button.
Technical parameters of the device
Sony says that Xperia XZ1 Comact is “the only truly premium compact smartphone” and they are definitely not lying here. From a hardware standpoint, this is truly a monster. Here you have a technological set of the most powerful Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm with 8 cores and an Adreno 540 video chip and 4 GB of RAM. Considering the low resolution of the display, this baby is very fast both in everyday tasks and in synthetic tests - a real monster.
A high-speed 32 GB UFS module is used to store data and, if desired, you can use a memory card up to 256 GB. I was also pleased with the battery capacity, which is exactly the same as in the Xperia XZ1 – 2700 mAh. But if for the older model this volume is objectively not enough, then for the Xperia XZ1 Compact this is a pretty good indicator. Fast charging Quick Charge 3.0 and proprietary Qnovo battery saving utility will also come in handy. Also, the smartphone out of the box will already come with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo system
More detailed technical specifications:
- Dimensions: 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm, 143 g
- Screen parameters: 4.6 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, 319 ppi, IPS TRILUMINOS, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, sRGB 138%, 600 nits, 2.5D glass, Gorilla Glass 5
- Main camera: 19 MP, 1/2.3”, Motion Eye, 128 MB buffer, f/2.0, LED flash, predictive hybrid autofocus, laser focus, infrared sensor, 5-axis Steady Shot stabilization, 960fps slow motion
- Front camera: 8 MP, 1/4” Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0, autofocus, wide-angle lens 18
- mm(shooting 120 degrees)
- Chipset: Snapdragon 835, 8 cores, 64 bit, frequency up to 2.45 GHz.
- Graphics chip: Adreno 540
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 32 GB UFS, memory card about 256 GB
- Wired and wireless connections: GPS and GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), dual band, 2×2 MIMO, USB Type-C, NFC
- Moisture protection IP65/68
- Audio: LDAC, DSEE HX, High-Resolution Audio, Clear Audio+, S-Force Front Surround
- Battery: 2700 mAh, fast charging Quick Charge 3.0, Smart Stamina 3.0, Qnovo
- System version (out of the box): Android 8.0 Oreo
- Network: GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA (band 1, 2, 4, 5, 8), FDD-LTE (band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 , 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30), TDD-LTE, CDMA
Conclusions, release date
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is scheduled to go on sale at the beginning of October, which is very fast. The estimated price tag for the mini-flagship is expected to be around $600. Personally, I’m really looking forward to the smartphone going on sale and I’m thinking about purchasing it – I’m hooked! The ideal balance between compact size, powerful hardware, and good cameras. The only competitor I see for the compact at the moment is the iPhone 6S and 7.
In contact with
The flagship is the flagship. The hardware in the Sony Xperia XZ1 is top-notch: an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. And this is more than enough to run any games with maximum graphics settings and the highest performance of the Android 8.0 operating system with the proprietary Xperia UI shell.
In general, 1.5 or even 2 years of productivity reserves will definitely be enough. Well, in software performance tests, the Xperia XZ1 is not at all lost against the background of serious competitors. Judge for yourself: the more points, the better the result.
There are no problems with heating. Even under high load, the phone becomes only slightly warm. It feels like the temperature hardly exceeds 30 degrees.
There is quite a lot of built-in memory: 64 GB. If you are not used to downloading entire seasons of TV series onto your smartphone or storing a voluminous audio library, then this will be enough for the necessary programs and photos. Well, if suddenly it’s not enough, then you’ll have to sacrifice the second SIM and use microSD instead for photos, videos and music.
The set of wireless modules is in perfect order: here (metro cards are read, and the chip itself is wisely moved to the top of the case for the convenience of contactless payments), Bluetooth 5.0, and fast GPS. USB supports the OTG function, and data transfer speeds in mobile networks can reach 1 Gbit/s. This is the foundation for a bright future.