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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Name: Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Brand: Sony

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).

2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Overall

B+

Performance

Display

C+

Battery

C+

Camera

Charging

Software

C+

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size4.6" · 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

RAM4GB

Storage32GB

Main Camera19 MP · Laser AF

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Smooth Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓4.6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage days

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2017, August. Released 2017, October

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)

GPU

Adreno 540

Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

RAM

4GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

32GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

4.6"

Resolution

720×1280

Sharpness

319 ppi

Adequate sharpness for daily use

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

📷 Camera

Main Camera

19 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps

Main Camera Features

Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

🔋 Battery

Capacity

2,700 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable

Charging

18W wired, QC3

📱 Design & Build

Weight

140g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM

Colors

Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has stereo speakers.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

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