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
Sony has finally brought its impressive camera expertise to its flagship smartphone When Sony announced the Xperia 1 way back in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this looked to be the best smartphone
Sony carved an interesting niche for itself earlier this year when it introduced the Xperia 1 flagship and Xperia 10 and 10 Plus mid-range phones. These three devices are among the first to adopt the 21:9 aspect ratio for the display, which puts them at odds with most other devices in the market.
High-quality hardware Blistering performance Impressive display Great for movies Excellent audio
Odd shape Incompatible apps/content No wireless charging No headphone jack Mediocre battery life
fantastic OLED panel; high-resolution display; well-built; precise GPS module; good connectivity; impressive performance
little content optimised for a 21:9 display; front-facing camera; disappointing low-light photos; poor Wi-Fi attenuation; battery life; slow microSD card slot; no wireless charging; high MSRP; late release
The best Sony phone in years and a unique approach that should deservedly win fans.
The best camera we’ve seen on a Sony phone; Unique design sets it apart from the crowd; Nice screen;
Cons: The 21:9 display won’t be for everyone; Camera still remains behind the best; Battery life isn't great;
Monster!
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
Sony has decided that if it isn't going to sell many phones, it might as well sell a niche phone to a specific audience. On these terms, the Xperia 1 is a success
I haven't had the phone long enough to go into any detail, but I'm enjoying trying to find out how to get the best out of it, hence the "ease of use rating", but I would definitely say that the Xperia 1 is a quality mobile phone.
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
Copyright © Global Compare Group Limited t/a PriceMe 2024