Not everyone wants a full-size phone with a great big display and cinematic screen. Some of us want something more compact and easier to hold, so the proposed Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact is music to our ears...or hands! The Xperia XZ4 Compact, rumoured to be released at around the same time as the full-size version, is said to have a 5-inch display. This will make it considerably easier to hold onto, and that is one of the biggest selling points in this compact phone. Overall dimensions will come in at 139.9 x 66.5 x 9.3mm in size, if early rumours are to be believed, while the display will be a standard 16:9 aspect ratio based on the first images.
Mark 1 and Mark 2 of Sony’s compact Xperias didn't have all of the features of the standard models, but were good performers none the less. The XZ4 compact should be no exception. While we can expect only one rear camera, it should contain some of Sony's top-end photographic technology while it is hoped that the processor power in the full size XZ4 will also be found in the compact version.
Other early reports about the Xperia XZ4 Compact suggest the retention of the 3.5mm headphone jack, with USB Type-C for charging purposes, and house dual front speakers in the bezels delivering the same sort of high-quality audio Sony is renowned for. In summary, the compact XZ4 will give us a more-than-comfortable user experience, with great hand feel and portability, and plenty of Sony's technological know-how thrown in for good measure.
Manufacturer: Sony
The Sony Xperia 1 is dominated by that 21:9 display. It's the most interesting feature of the phone and the most rewarding if you watch a lot of movies and want the utmost detail.
Great display for watching movies; Interesting design; Good quality of build
Camera app isn't great and performance could be better; Battery life is a little short
A brilliant phone with some very minor flaws, but at this price you're simply better off looking elsewhere - unless you see it at a sizable discount or on a very attractive contract.
Wonderful screen; fast as lightning; damned fine camera
4K on a screen this size is silly; too tall to hold comfortably; expensive
Monster!
The new Xperia 1 is a powerful, ambitious smartphone that draws on Sony's expertise with different kinds of hardware. That might sound like a winning formula, but the reality of living with a super tall, super high-res device falls well short of ideal.
Welcome to T3's Sony Xperia 1 review. Earlier this month I spent a week testing out the Japanese maker's latest flagship phone and here is my considered take. As ever, I've evaluated the phone on many different criteria, ranging from design and screen, to specs and performance, and onto OS, software...
Premium; mature design; Excellent 21:9 4K HDR OLED screen; Rapid Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor; Refreshingly stock Android 9.0 Pie OS; Immersive Dolby Atmos audio; IP65/IP68 dust and waterproof rated
Battery life is disappointing; Camera system is beaten by rivals; Fingerprint sensor feels inconsistent; No wireless charging
The Xperia 1 is a very important device to Sony as it marks major changes in the company's product strategy. While I go over the various parts of the device in the conclusion, I do have to remind reader that the phone was launched with a release price of $/€949 which currently stands quite a lot...
Despite a few niggles, including a slightly sub-par battery life, Sony's latest flagship is a top-drawer affair that more than earns its place amongst the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the Huawei P30 Pro
Superb triple camera; 4K 21:9 screen looks lovely; Performance is rock solid
Disappointing battery life; Issues with video stabilisation
It's the latest flagship smartphone from Sony Mobile, and also the latest phone to follow the trend of elongating the screen so it's longer and...
Striking design; Excellent fingerprint unlock; Outstanding display; Versatile cameras
Screen could be brighter; Very occasional slow response
The Xperia 1 is a brave flagship that does something different in a world of notches and punch-holes. Its 4K HDR 21:9 screen is a statement piece that draws you in, while its Alpha-inspired triple-camera setup and CineAlta-powered video recording tool checks our ‘imaging enthusiast' box nicely.
Standout screen; Premium design; Manual video recording
No wireless charging; No video editing tools; Battery could be bigger
The Xperia 1 stands out with its 21:9 4K OLED screen, which is quite simply superb and the outstanding feature of Sony's flagship smartphone.
Best-in-class 4K OLED screen; Top-notch industrial design and build quality; Solid performance
Only one SIM slot; Disappointing battery life; One-handed use is challenging on tall 21:9 screen
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