Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact specs

We’re used to a regular refresh of Sony’s Xperia hardware and it’s no different as IFA this year either. Although the company hasn’t announced a successor to its top of the line Xperia XZ Premium, the new Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact have plenty to offer those looking for premium processing hardware in a smaller package… not forgetting that these two phones are the first to be announced running Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Below you’ll find the full list of Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia XZ1 specs:

	Sony Xperia XZ1	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Display	5.2-inch Full HD with HDR 1920 x 1080 resolution 423 ppi	4.6-inch 720p Triluminos Display 1280 x 720 resolution 319 ppi
Processor	64-bit octa-core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.9 GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm processor	64-bit octa-core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.9 GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm processor
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	64 GB MicroSD expansion up to 256 GB	32 GB MicroSD expansion up to 256 GB
Cameras	Rear camera - 19 MP 1/2.3" AF sensor with f/2.0 aperture Front camera - 13 MP 1/3.06" sensor	Rear camera - 19 MP 1/2.3" AF sensor with f/2.0 aperture Front camera - 8 MP sensor with 120° wide angle
Battery	2,700 mAh Non-removable QuickCharge 3.0 Qnovo Adaptive Charging	2,700 mAh Non-removable QuickCharge 3.0 Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Water resistance	IP68 dust and water resistance	IP68 dust and water resistance
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 LTE Cat 16, 4CA, 4x4 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C, 3.1 NFC DNLA	Wi-Fi 802.11 LTE Cat 15, 4CA, 4x4 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C, 2.0 NFC DNLA
Sensors	Accelerometer Fingerprint Sensor (not in US) Gyro Sensor	Accelerometer Fingerprint Sensor (not in US) Gyro Sensor
SIM	Nano SIM (single or dual market dependant)	Nano SIM
Software	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Dimensions and weight	148 x 73 x 7.4mm 156 grams	129 x 65 x 9.3mm 143 grams

Sony’s Compact model in particular has always strived to provide higher-end hardware than your typical small form factor smartphone, so there really doesn’t appear to be too much difference between the Xperia XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact. With the obvious exception of the smaller display and size of the Compact model, and one or two small tweaks to the hardware features, including a slightly smaller amount of storage and a different front camera setup. Intriguingly, both models seem to have exactly the same battery, despite the size differences.

Do you think that Sony has done enough to make these models as compelling as other flagship tier smartphones on the market?