I'm happy that Sony is not neglecting this demographic of people who value small Flagship phones.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

THIS! Hopefully they'll keep the lineup.

@alexandere.7642

6 жыл бұрын

Bad, very uggly

@1366solar

6 жыл бұрын

Alexander E. you are wrong it's a very cute phone.

@marcelomuniz4972

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@geester

6 жыл бұрын

i would of prefered a glass or metal back. Ive always loved the compact range but there was always a compromise (720 display before, weaker processor, now less premium materials)

The compact series really is sony's strong point

Thanks for a balanced review of the XZ1C. I've had mine for over a month now and it's been an extremely satisfying experience.

Finalyy, thanks for the review alex! Thank you

I still am using my xperia x compact for 2 years and loving it. Sony is so underrated but I may pick this as my next phone when my current xperia fail on me.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Really love the X compact too, very under appreciated phone. If you like Sony, the XZ2 compact is a great option actually. It's one of my favourite phones this year still. It has flagship level hardware and features, but at a lower price. but the downside is that it's rather hard to find in Singapore since only Sony store sells them, and very few people actually buy them. haha.

This size is so refreshing. 5" is large enough even for gaming, and the compact size is just great to bring along for exercise and hikes. Lack of a headphone jack is a bummer, but I just attach the USB dongle to my only wired headphone and it's good when I'm not using BT headphone. And no, please no glass back for this compact series. I prefer a more durable throw around phone. Sony compact usually comes with the SDRAM slot expansion, BTW.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Hock Sing Ng yeah. I've found older Compact just a bit limited in terms of screen size. That taller screen makes viewing content a bit better! Haha. Oh, and I was referring to the dual SIM capability and having the same story capacity as the bigger version when I said first for Sony compact series ya. Previously even for the XZ1 compact, the compact series had like half the storage capacity of the XZ1, and doesn't have that hybrid dual SIM slot. Apologies if I'm not clear enough in the video. :)

@orbital16

6 жыл бұрын

Hock Sing Ng indeed..i'll rather choose 5 incher device than larger.due to my small palm..lol..Love sony since they still managed to produce such compact device

@hurontoikiy7036

3 жыл бұрын

Z5 compact was supreme with 5''

Nice and detailed review! Keep it going!

You have great cinematography skills and deserve more subs, keep it up man

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man!! Will keep trying to improve! Cheers!!!

Awesome review man!

Great Review good job!!!

I prefer XZ1 compact (my phone)... looks better, smaller, great battery...and has headphone jack

@esariasesarias3793

6 жыл бұрын

João Rodrigues Do you have any heat problems with xz1c? How much can you record in 4k until is overheating?

@edviges1

6 жыл бұрын

HD esarias I never had heating problems... I've recorded some videos... Gaming.. In 4k there's the warning that the phone can get overheated.. But I've never experience that. I recorded one time a 40s video with no problems at all. 🙂 But I guess if you want to record big videos you need a proper camara.. Not a phone. Nevertheless the job is done pretty well with the xz1 compact. 😉

@esariasesarias3793

6 жыл бұрын

João Rodrigues I recorded 50min video in 1080p 30fps on z5c and the phone overheated and stopped the recording, new I use iPhone 7 and I can record over 30min of 4k video with no problems. So I want something better than iPhone 7.

@edviges1

6 жыл бұрын

Depends of what you need your phone for.. I wanted something good and small..

@edviges1

6 жыл бұрын

RudolphOoO complaint? Kids?

Keep up the good work ~

Its Acceptable to Me... Btw Thanks for the review Alex, Your Video was Helpful to Me to Decide My Next Mobile Android Phone 😁 Still want to get this device even SONY's Been A While since They're leaving Smartphone Market in my country (Indonesia).

I came very close to buying one of these. I like a smaller phone, and this one has good specs. I hope Sony releases an XZ3 Compact.

Back design inspired by swollen battery

@shawty2k3

6 жыл бұрын

Porsche 959 hhhhhhhhhhh

@Iamvikeviki

6 жыл бұрын

Epic

16x9 content is actually only 4.5 inches on this phone, thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio. This means the vast majority of video content (and many games) are actuality smaller on this device than its 4.6” predecessors.

I agree with you. This is the best compact android smartphone. 👍👍

the design looks soooo good...pretty one ;) ;)

Xperia phones are the best ♥ Especially Oreo update removes all old bloatware and 100x better battery life ♥

I only use small phone love you sony you are the only option now.

such a lovely cute phone....

Watching on xz2 compact 2024 😊

Nice review. I have XZ2 and since the experience is almost same apart from size, can’t agree more with your view. Never use the dynamic vibration really and wireless charging only occasionally. Front camera 5mp but is surprisingly rich in detail. Only disappointment really is the fingerprint sensor placement, would have been great if it stayed on the power button. But hey it’s not like we have much options these days as most android oems put them at the back.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

THANKS! Yeah, I still really like the side mounted buttons actually, still usable even with the phone on my desk. But overall it's such a nice phone!

Nice wallpaper where can I download it?

The Best review for this machine!

The xperia xz2 compact looks much better than the original xz2

The back looks like my old Xperia SP. Good times.

@jhey2012

5 жыл бұрын

yes bro haha

Alex since you reviewed both xz1 compact amd xz2 compact which is a better buy right now? Even though i already ordered the xz2 compact i want to know if the loss in battery is worth the 1080p display

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

The XZ2 Compact would be my choice, unless the XZ1 Compact is dirt cheap which isn't the case where I live. Also I don't really care for the headphone jack. haha. It's not just the newer and faster processor, the ability to use dual sim or micro-sd is nice to have, the improvements to the camera image processing, the display upgrade to an 18:9 1080p screen, are all really nice to have features to me. I haven't noticed a big drop in battery life actually. Feels around the same as the XZ1 Compact to me. :)

I got this phone for 300 euros (new) It feels really good in hand, thickness doesn't bother at all.

Sony is back in the game

dose it worthy to get the xz2 - over the xz1 ?

Likes: bigger screen, dual sim, curves and weightiness feels great in my hand, good features and soc. z5c likes: 3.5mm socket, wrist strap loop, doubletaptowake, really compact and handy. Despite it being crashed on the road(no mobile connection), i'm still carrying it around in my home watching youtube, surfing etc... TOUGH little baby

Not worth the upgrade if u already have a Sony Xperia XZ1 phone! But this is still a really nice phone! Gonna wait till XZ3 or XZ4 compact phones release to upgrade my XZ1 Compact phone :)

Hey Alex, wondering if you'll recommend this phone now in late 2018? Getting a good deal for it

@axhng

5 жыл бұрын

Gaurav Gupta I was planning to make a video about the xz2 compact this week actually, but was sick. Haha. So faster to just share some of my thoughts here with you first. I have been using one again recently with the android pie update and it’s still really good. The hardware itself is solid. Like with stereo speakers, ip68, sd845, 64gb storage, 4gb ram. These are similar specs to the pixel 3, plus it has the ability to expand the storage too. In terms of performance it’s still as good other top tier android phones. Sony is pretty decent with software updates too. It has a few compromises for sure, but they’re pretty minor. The main one is the camera. It’s not as good as Top tier phones like the Pixel 3 or Note9, but it’s good enough. If you can get a good deal for it, and you don’t mind the size, it’s still a great option imo.

Im happy with your review, how about comparison with xz1 compact..what do u think ?

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man, unfortunately i don't have the phones with me anymore. But for me personally i'll go xz2 compact. it has a better screen, better speakers, better processor, and most importantly, better camera. So despite the heavier body, the lack of 3.5mm jack, i still prefer the xz2 compact. But if the xz1 compact is cheap enough, it's still a really nice phone too. :)

Does it comes with display protection? Very Nice review

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Amit Pal thanks! Sadly it doesn’t. And the slightly curved edges makes it a little hard to find nice fitting ones.

*You are so undderrated Good video!*

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Phoenix 1024 first!!! Haha. Thanks a lot for the comment! Really appreciate it! 🙏

I had this phone back in 2019 and the only reason I got rid of it was because of the 64gb only option. I'm pissed Sony never brought this back. I really hate how the market favors excessively large phones and if you do find a smaller version it's not that compact and you take a hit on hardware features which is wrong 😤

Its a great device , however you better make sure you have a real good protective case for this phone coze it tends to quickly slip of your hands ...there is no issue with the headphones eventhough no jack ..Initially I had great concern regarding Sony products with their propretary software and very poor customer support world wide , however is a great device less their factory installed APPs but in all is a great device ! PS : I had few days experience with this device here are some additional remarks , is a geat quality super fast and promising , however is getting quickly hot during summer climate in Central Europe eventhough not really exposed to heat ,cam shutter in whatsup mode way too slow , the device is easy to operate and reacts fastly , no quick launch icon like on other phones , unless you get a good protective casing you going to soon have this expensive devise kaput because it tends to quicly slip of your hands, Sony standard factory apps are OK though some would spy on you .

For someone who values and loves compact flagship phones, this is meh. The biggest complaint i have for the build is positioning of camera lens, flash and the fingerprint is very hideous, apart from few more complaints. but this is strictly MY opinion

Watching this on xz1 compact i just bought 2 weeks ago.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Xz1 compact is still a really nice phone. And much cheaper than xz2 compact now.

@Mangomx

6 жыл бұрын

I really love previous gen design. Congrats

@McKensy

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same here. Bought mine just 3 days ago because it was on sale.

Do you have any heat problems with xz2 compact? How much can record in 4k until is overheating?

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

haven't had any heat problem yeah. It does get a bit warm when playing games or using the camera, but nothing serious. I haven't really tested how long it can record 4k for though, and I don't have the phone with me anymore. sorry about that. cheers.

@alex do you have any article/website where we can download full res. image of xz2 compact..since im planning to get one..thanks and cheers.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

You mean full res image of the phone? Sony do have a site to download photos of the phone. blogs.sonymobile.com/image-gallery/ But if you're talking about camera full res image, then GSMarena has a nice comparison tool. www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=4&idPhone1=9082&idPhone2=8610&idPhone3=9081 :)

@orbital16

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Hong yup i mean camera samples of xz2 compact..in actual shooting ..thnaks.

How can I get it brand new am from Nigeria

5inch screen and over 160grams are definitly not compact. Sony definitly forgot the days of the SO-05D Xperia SX, and Z3 Compact.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but the width of the phone has been kept the same as previous compact phones though. So one-handed use is definitely still going to be easier than a regular 5" phone. It's bigger and heavier than older compact series for sure, but it does pack in a bit more features that previous compact devices lacks.

@usmantariq7997

6 жыл бұрын

Freediver HD The phone is the same size as other compact models, it's just the screen that's gone bigger. That was the whole point of reducing the bezels isn't it?

@hand1ification

6 жыл бұрын

they said...the heavier it is...the durable it is

@freediverhd

6 жыл бұрын

Usman, check the specs, its thicker, taller and heavier than the XZ1c. And the XZ1c was already bigger and heavier then the z5, which was also bigger/heavier than the z3.

@nadsim154

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah i don't understand the point in having a so called "compact" phone as heavy as a big 6 inch phone or even heavier than some of them.

The price?

Its a great device, however it gets quickly very hot on normal climate temperatures, it tends to slip of the hands , no appropriate casing from Sony ...Sony customer support failed to address the overheating problems despite repeated emails at my end .

I'm waiting for xz3

@mbaxter22

5 жыл бұрын

Taki Kun There won’t be one...

Battery in 2020 is ok, not bad but not great either. Speed is fast but no software support. Stuck on android 9. Not sure how to force android 10.

If you had to choose between the XZ2 Compact and the Pixel 2, which would you go for? I'm trying to decide between the two for my next phone. I'm coming from an iPhone 6s and want a decent Android phone with a similar form factor as well.

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Great question. For me personally, it's still the Pixel 2 because of the software support from Google (fast update to new version of android), software experience (stock android with unlimited hi-res uploads to Google Photos), and that insanely good camera. But the XZ2 Compact has a few points in its favour too, which is why it's like my second favourite Android phone just behind the Pixel 2. For example I like the speakers a bit better, the performance from the SD845 is slightly better, it has a hybrid slot that supports either dual sim or microSD card, and the battery life is also noticeably better (like around 1.5 hours more screen on time). That 18:9 screen is a nice bonus too, and here in Singapore, it has local warranty and is cheaper than the Pixel 2. Size wise it kind of depends i think. For me I find both small enough for one handed use, with the XZ2 Compact being just a bit easier. In the end, if camera is most important to you, I would say Pixel 2 for sure. But if not, it'll be down to personal preference already. Can't go wrong with either if you ask me. :)

@jiminybillybob9751

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Hong Thanks for the response. I'm currently leaning more towards the XZ2 Compact but will wait for price drops on that and the Pixel 2 before finally pulling the trigger.

@jiminybillybob9751

6 жыл бұрын

I bought the XZ1 Compact last week for £225. Very happy with it. It absolutely flies. I wanted the lightest and smallest flagship level Android compact. I felt the XZ2 Compact was too big as was the Pixel 2, and they are a good £175/£250 dearer respectively (based on recent sales) than the XZ1 Compact.

What is the brand of screen protector you used?

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

It’s a generic one from eBay ya. But the fitting isn’t that great too. There are some gaps at the sides. :/ but at least there’s some protection

you used sony home launcher ? if yes, how to setting sony home launcher swipe up to open the menu app draw ?

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, i'm just using the default sony launcher. I can't remember exactly where since I don't have the phone with me anymore, but it might be on the home screen settings (when you long press an empty area on the homescreen). It might be call something like "Hide apps icon" or something like that. If it isn't there, you can try clicking the 3 dots at the top right corner when you're in the app drawer. Hope this helps.

@devanchaos

6 жыл бұрын

thanks you so much mate

*THE BEST XPERIA.*

The only handy cap is in headphone jack why sony. And also why doesn't they focus in this Compact line upp I really want this phone to go more wide and less tall. Actually I want that in all the phones, seriously wtf does the manufacturers thing I finger grows that tall over night

hatyai?

You want a good compact phone!! ( iphone 8! )

Like your video(s) a lot, this one is not an exception, but Sony's new Compact is an odd phone, stick 6 Series Snapdragon and it can be any price from 300 to 400$, so... (Plastic (ain't after all that) fantastic as Aqua stated decades ago)

i want to ask if the xz2 is out at singapore or not yet

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Yup! both the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are out in Singapore already. But the XZ2 Premium not yet.

@Askorzzz

6 жыл бұрын

im gonna buy the xz2 where should i buy the phone?

@Askorzzz

6 жыл бұрын

any recommended places

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Oscar 8833 you can try retailers like redwhitemobile, kasiamobile. Those are pretty reputable shops in Singapore and they're selling the phone way cheaper than Sony stores over here. Unless you're looking for the XZ2 Compact, then that's only at the Sony stores here in Singapore. :)

@Askorzzz

6 жыл бұрын

where is the red white mobile located at? And btw how much does the xz2 cost at the official store

Compact? Does it feel like.. an under 5-inch smartphone?

@connorneo1124

6 жыл бұрын

Diaz Ligardi probably since it has an 18:9 5 inch display which should result in a smaller form factor

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Diaz Ligardi it does actually. The weight is still a little high, but the because of the taller screen, the width of the phone is smaller than other 5" phones with a normal 16:9 screen. It's the same width as previous Compact device too actually.

X-pera.

I wait so long for Xperia Compact dual sim. It was my dream smartphone but without headphone jack it's again useless for me :-( I believed that Sony has their own way - that they don't care about stupid trends. It's silly especialy from Sony which was always connected with audio systems. Bluetooth headphones are not problem but we don't use jack only for headphones! I use my old tesla radio as smartphone music player in kitchen because of it's old school sound, I use gramophone in study room again because of its vintage sound, I use jack in our band's test room to connect smartphone into mixing console, I use jack on concerts and practicaly everywhere... And sorry but NO, I'm not going to take with me usb-c reduction all the time! I'm affraid that only way for me is to buy best posible flagship with jack and keep it as long as possible... And icing of the cake is fingerprint sensor on the back. Seriously WTF Sony?! Front (like Huawei P10) would be ten times better than back... They made one step forward with design but ten steps backward with practicality.

What is with this new trend of removing the headphone jack? Most people like having one smartphone manufacturers!!

Then Samsung released the S10e to dethrone XZ2 *Compact*

5 inch is compact? alright

@XxshonenxX

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Oliver same foot print of the Xz1c but with no headphone Jack and ugly design and an less well placed fingerprint scanner. It could have been so good :(

WTH?! how THICK is that phone?

@axhng

6 жыл бұрын

Quite. or 12.1mm at its thickest. But it's a curved back, for it doesn't feel that bad in hand. lol.

@HSNG10

6 жыл бұрын

Hold it. You won't even notice it and it holds better in the hand than the thinner phones.

Premium to have a glass back, really?