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
Sony just released the best Xperia phone to date
Speedy performance; Clean and easy-to-use Android interface; Cinema Pro offers cinematic video; Excellent 4K display; Tall screen size is unique and useful
Battery life could be better; Several software bugs and issues; Camera falls short of the competition; Screen is dim outdoors
You can immediately see what Sony is going for with the new Xperia 1 just by looking at it. It's so tall and unique that it's obvious that Sony wanted to make it stand out from the pack of Android phones.
Unique screen size; Great color reproduction; Cinema Pro 4K video shooting app
Too expensive; Cameras are only average; Screen is too dim
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.
Sony has been lagging behind other big-name brands in the smartphone market, such as Huawei, Samsung and Apple. Despite having a very successful camera brand in the shape of its Alpha models, technology has not been shared between the two brands.
Despite a few problems, I still think the Xperia 1 does a fine job of bolstering Sony's recent smartphone successes. After a troubling couple of years, there's enough innovative tech on offer here for the Xperia 1 to stand out from the (ever-increasing) flagship crowd.
Superb triple camera; 4K 21:9 screen looks lovely; Performance is rock solid
Disappointing battery life; Issues with video stabilisation
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 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
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
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
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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