Iquisper xs 1 compact blue. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Smartphone - Detailed Review. Testing in integrated antutu and geekbench tests

Little smartphone with great opportunities. - First impressions. Sony Xperia. XZ1 Compact Smart smartphone with great features. It sounds like an advertising slogan, meanwhile, this is one of those few devices that offers the best iron in combination with a display less than 5 inches. Smartphone with 4.6-inch screen? From this point of technical specifications specification, many fans mobile technology will be bad. In vain. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a representative of devices for those users who do not want to wear a table tennis in his pocket. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor 835, 4 GB random access memory, 32 GB of integrated memory is the typical characteristics of flagship models of phones. The resolution of the display may seem rather low (720 to 1280), but it is necessary to keep in mind its small diagonal. After removing the smartphone from the box I had many impressions. Most will tell you in the review. Some of them I will allow myself to express especially.

Specifications

The smartphone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (4 x 2,45 GHz and 4 x 1.9 GHz nuclei), 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 540 graphics chip. There are 32 GB flash memory for data storage. The camera has a resolution of 19 megapixels. Camera matrix has a resolution of 19 megapixels. A little from the standards of flagship smartphones is distinguished by a lens with a light luminosity F / 2.0 (F / 1.7 in Galaxy S8). XPERIA XZ1 Compact removes video with a frequency of 2160p (30 frames per second), 1080p (30 frames per second), 720p (960 frames per second). Smartphone complies with IP65 / 68 standards to protect against water and dust. The battery has a capacity of 2700 mAh. Below you will find the USB port of Type-c. Everything works under latest Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone is equipped with a display with an IPS matrix and has a resolution of 720 to 1280 pixels, screen size as I previously mentioned the "total" 4.6 inches. Its proportions 16: 9. According to information from Sony, the screen takes 70% of the front panel of the smartphone.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Price

The cost for such a small smartphone is far from small - 39 990 rubles. For example, for this money you can buy an iPhone 7 by 32 GB. But it is pretty different phones And, of course, the XZ1 Compact must find his buyer.

With dry numbers figured out. How does Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact in everyday use?

Someone can say that Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a boring smartphone in terms of design. "I saw him somewhere," they say some. Indeed, Sony Xperia smartphones are not particularly different from each other, but that most importantly, they can still like buyers. Little Xperia very well and confidently lies in hand. Taking into account it is not the smallest thickness (9.3 mm). Yes, Xperia XZ1 Compact Standard thin smartphone is not.
With a smartphone conveniently controlled by one hand. You can reach the thumb to any part of the screen. The fingerprint scanner on the side of such sizes is very convenient. It works a clear and no complaints. Xperia is made of plastic, which is a little similar to the glossy metal. Unfortunately, rear end The hull is weakly resistant to fingerprints. It is impossible not to mention high performance. During the use of the smartphone, a confident impression is created that you are using a premium class telephone. In other words, Xperia XZ1 Compact combines ease of use and small sizes with very high productivity of the flagship. Screen colors are bright and saturated. In addition, there are three modes in the settings. Professional, uses the SRGB range and the most moderate in terms of color saturation. In super-bright colors mode, the most rich and bright colors (logical, right?), But at the same time, less natural. In the screen settings, you can also configure white balance.

SONY XPERIA XZ1 COMPACT speed

I am not a fan of tests. I never relied on the results of synthetic tests when buying a smartphone. For me, it is much more important for usability, that is, how the smartphone behaves with daily and typical use. I use the smartphone very often during the day. I need a lot of applications that I certainly install because it's like my working tool.
In this regard, Xperia XZ1 Compact works very well. It is fast, smooth and reliable. Websites are loaded instantly, and switching between applications does not cause problems. The device works well in a divided screen mode, although it cannot be considered particularly convenient due to its size. XPERIA XZ1 Compact is running operating android 8.0 Oreo.
When using a smartphone, I did not notice significant slowdowns or reducing performance with the situation. Fast response time does working with it with one pleasure.

Battery life

Positive surprised and time autonomous work From one charge battery. After a day of intensive use, I had 30-35% of the charge. On weekends, using a smartphone, I connected it to the charger the next day in the evening. It is worth adding that Xperia supports fast charging standard Quickcharge 3.0. Unfortunately, the absence of the appropriate charger Included, prevents me from checking how long the smartphone is charging with it.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Camera

Camera on the smartphone provides good quality Photos. Of course, the best result of photographs is obtained with good lighting, of course. As brightness decreases, the noise level increases. This is especially noticeable in dark places of photography. Good is noticeable in the next photo.
Automatic and manual camera mode. Photos taken in these modes are characterized by more intense color saturation. Photos are also obtained more contrast. HDR mode is good for scenes with high color dynamics. Photos are tidy and have a lot of details. Manual mode offers manual selection of parameters such as ISO, exposure time, white balance and exposure compensation. Opportunities are big but the camera app in manual mode Uncomfortable to use. Her menu is not intuitive enough, they are just inconvenient to use.

Sony Xperia XZ1 has a super slow motion with a speed of 960 frames per second. It requires very good lighting conditions. However, I have not seen such speed anywhere. With this function, with due fantasy, you can get real interesting personnel.

Why should I buy Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?

1. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a really small phone.

For several years I was a big fan of devices called Furniture. At this time, I could not imagine how I would use a smartphone with a screen with a diagonal of less than 5.5 inches. After I moved to a much smaller iPhone 7 and realized that I lost much ( larger screen There are advantages), but I purchased a lot. My pockets ceased to be shuffled and delayed. With a smartphone, you can finally easily cope with one hand. When I got a Sony Xperia Xz1 Compact out of the box, I was more surprised from the size from the device, but the fact that he is smaller than my iPhone. It turned out that such things are impressive stronger than any flagship models This year with displays more than 5 inches. For many, this display is minus, and I find a lot of advantages to use a small phone.

2. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a quick smartphone.

Within a long time, small phones on Android were associated with me low or at best the average price range, and were far from ideal. Market trends made from small smartphones cheap and weak devices. XPERIA XZ1 Compact is quite another. The smartphone admires the smoothness and speed of work, despite the compact dimensions. Surprisingly nice to use a little Android smartphone And get the speed of the flagship model.

3. Sony XZ1 Compact is a convenient smartphone.

Sony is not the thinnest and easy. But she is good and pleasant in his hand. The metal texture of the case is also pleasant, although for such a cost it would be possible to do metal housing. Metal imitation. This is very subjective, but despite the rather old design concept of Omnibalance, smartphones of this series are still elegant. The smartphone has a certificate of water and dust protection IP65 / 68. I did not swim with him (I am afraid), but the water falling on it, and even more so splashes the smartphone withstands absolutely calmly. The disadvantage is the tendency to collect fingerprints, but now it is very difficult to meet the phone that did not behave exactly the same way.

4. The location of the fingerprint scanner is very successful.

Users of smartphones that use fingerprint scanners are divided into two categories: those who believe that the place is in front of the screen and those who believe that it is better to locate it. I definitely prefer fingerprint scanners, located in front. The Sony Xperia XZ1 compact scanner is on the side. It is located in the on / off button. Given the small size of the phone, this solution works surprisingly well.

5. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is running Android 8.0 Oreo.

Android 8.0 Oreo in Xperia XZ1 Compact is a cherry on the cake. The last operating system from Google is installed so far only 0.2% of devices. How does he work? At first glance, very smoothly. At first glance, extended notifications are noticeable with the ability to postpone them. This, of course, the little things, but proving that the Android notification system has no equal - I am writing it as a user iOS-a. Others advantages of Android Oreo I will study in the process of using Smarton.

Video review and impressions

The results of test tests Sony convincingly proves: past Xperia XZ1 Compact Fans of compact high-performance smartphones can hardly go through. Mobile phone with operating android system 8 works quickly, demonstrates a good time of battery life and is perfectly lying in hand. However, there is a weak point - the quality of photos. 3D scanning functions and shooting supermaned video is nothing more funny gaggie for parties.

Benefits

Excellent battery life
Android 8.
Very high productivity

disadvantages

Only mediocre quality photos
Long charging process

• Price-quality ratio
  Fine
• Place in general ranking
  32 of 48.

• Value for money: 92
• Performance (20%): 91.2
• Equipment (20%): 79.2
• Battery (20%): 91.2
• Display (20%): 88.6
• Camera (20%): 69.8

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Tactile sensations and design

From the point of view of tactile sensations, the smartphone seemed convincing us already at the first touch. For the top-level smartphone, the device is unexpectedly thick, but in his hand the device is very good, because it can be comfortable to grab my fingers. Extremely light and control of one hand. Despite the fact that the body is made of plastic, we really liked the matt black back side of the option we tested.

She has no glamorous effect of glass phones, but by itself it produces a solid impression and pleases with excellent performance. You can notice the fingerprints, but only if you look at the body at a certain angle to the light source, and for the most part they are not thrown into the eyes.
In addition, the XZ1 Compact is waterproof. We, however, we find some interferential angles of the device that are slightly pressing the palm pad at the base of the thumb.

Xperia XZ1 Compact in the hand is good - only the angles are slightly pressured

Bright screen with mediocre resolution

With her rather small 4.6-inch xperia display The XZ1 Compact is rather not suitable for multimedia lovers who regularly watch the video on the screen of the smartphone. Despite its mediocre resolution, the display offers very good image quality. The maximum brightness is particularly distinguished, which reaches 658 cd / m2 and allows you to read the content without any problems even with bright sunlight. The color reproduction of the LC display on our taste looks natural, although it turns out not so impressive as amoled displays.

Sony can be subjected to a small criticism of the Compact Model Line. It has permission only HD (1280 × 720 pixels), and because of this, the image density reaches only 320 ppi. If you compare with screens with a higher resolution, it will be possible to notice the effect of jealousness along the edges of the letters and light fuzziness - of course, if you pay attention to it. Who at hand there is no other device for direct comparison, he can find the image clarity and is completely excellent (it is at the iPhone 8 level), although the permission of Full-HD could deliver a little more pleasure.

Fantastic duration of autonomous time

But the duration of battery life at Xperia XZ1 Compact is just fantastic. During our test tests in "online" -rezhima with an activated LTE connection, it lasted as many as 13 hours of 45 minutes with playback of video and scrolling websites. This is an excellent result. Alone without recharging can only work on a truly one-sided talented LG X POWER 2. Unfortunately, it is already typical for Sony, you can call the total duration of the charging process: almost three hours we had to wait until during testing the battery did not charge completely.

Despite the wonderful length of battery life, the performance of Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is out of any doubt. Smartphone works on the fastest very time mobile processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, and reacts to teams lightning speed quickly. According to some parameters, during testing, it exceeded even Galaxy S8. For example, a test website, he downloaded only 4.4 s, while the top model from Samsung to perform the same task was required by 8.4 s. The best result was shown iPhone 8 - 0.2 s.

Smartphone charging through the connector USB Type-C

The camera leaves much to be desired

In Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact installed the same camera as in the relative model of the larger size, Sony Xperia XZ1. Photo quality is also similar. Stopping attention on this section will be short, since a more detailed discussion of a 19-megapixel camera with a slower shooting mode at 960 frames per second can be found in the article with a report on the results of testing XZ1.

Photo quality does not quite satisfy the requirements of the top segment: since the permission from the camera is very high, the level of noise in the pictures is carried out significantly higher than the average, and with all this is trying to fight quite robust blur algorithms. And that, and the other significantly reduces the image quality, this is especially noticeable in comparison with the results of the work of such top models as. For example, individual hair on our artificial head becomes poorly distinguishable - with twilight lighting, this effect is only enhanced. Nevertheless, despite all this criticism, with good lighting, you can still make decent photos.

The model tested was revealed by one distinctive feature: in the left upper corner The scene removed was significantly less than a rusty than the rest of the frame. We assume that this was a consequence of a loose fit of the optics and is an individual disadvantage of a particular copy that should not meet on other models.

The camera makes decent photos - but we have seen and better

Differences from XZ1 in Equipment

A large and small model in terms of equipment differ slightly from each other. The compact version, unfortunately, the size of the free space in the embedded storage is only 23.3 GB - more than 54 GB are available free for use. Slot card microSd memoryHowever, they offer both models. Several cutting the characteristics of the USB interface Sony has a smaller model, whose uSB port Type-C transmits data on the slow USB-2.0 standard. The larger model is a USB port Type-C 3.1.

Another distinction lies in the front chamber. At the XZ1 Compact, it has a resolution of 8 MPIXs with a function of wide-angle shooting, which XZ1 is not frontal chamberHolding a higher 12 megapixel resolution.
In LTE networks, the XZ1 Compact can operate at speeds up to 800 Mbps. Large-dimensional model can offer 200 Mbps speed higher. However, this is more academic difference, because as of October 2017, the fastest networks in Germany offer speeds below 500 Mbps. Fast and exactly working fingerprint scanner under the side power button, as well as bluetooth support 5.0 is on board both compared devices.

Fingerprint scanner is located under the power button on / off

Other information about rather funny, but in our opinion is not the necessary 3D scanner, as well as the Android 8 operating system used here under user interface Sony, you can find in an article with a report on the results of testing Xperia XZ1.

Alternative: SAMSUNG GALAXY S7

Although one generation is older, but still deserving recommendations an alternative is from Samsung. It is a little more in size than the XZ1 Compact, but in the hand lies perfectly. In general, during our test tests, he showed himself a little better, although it cannot compete with the excellent time of battery life of the smartphone from Sony.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Test Results

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Testing Features and Results

Price-quality ratio	92
OS when testing	Android 8.0
Weight	141
Height x Width	130 x 65 mm;
Thickness	9.6 mm;
Screen: Diagonal	4.6 inches
Screen: size in mm	57 x 101 mm;
Screen: Type	LCD.
Screen: Resolution	720 x 1.280 pixels
Screen: Density Points	321 PPI.
Screen: Max. brightness	658,1 KD / m²
Screen: Chess Contrast in the Dark Room	129:1
Download speed: PDF 5 MB on WLAN	5.7 S.
Download speed: CHIP.DE Test Table by WLAN	6.6 C.
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.
Frequency CPU.	2.450 MHz
Number of cpu nuclei	4+4
RAM volume	4 GB
Battery: Capacity	2.700 mA · h
Battery: Surf time	13:43 h: min
Battery: Charging Time	2:54 h: min
Function fast charging	-
Battery: Discharge Time / Charging Time	4,7
Function wireless charging	-
WLAN	802.11 N, AC
Volte.	Yes
LTE: Frequency	800, 1.800, 2.600 MHz
LTE: Speed	up to 1.000 Mbps
Camera: Resolution	19.2 MPIX
Camera: Measured Permission	1.856 pairs of lines
Camera: Expert assessment of the quality of the pictures	OK
Camera: VN1 noises	2.2 VN1.
Camera: Optical image stabilizer	-
Camera: Autofocus	Yes
Video resolution	3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Front camera: resolution	8.0 MPIX
LED indicator	multicolor
SIM Card Type	Nano-Sim.
Dual Sim.	-
Protection against dust and moisture (IP certificate)	IP68.
Biometric unlocking	Fingerprint sensor
Available to user memory	32 GB
Free Memory	22.8 GB
Memory Card Slot	Yes
USB connector	Type-C-USB 2.0
Bluetooth	5
NFC.	Yes
Emit for headphones	3.5mm socket
SAR	1.36 W / kg
Firmware version when testing	47.1.A.2.324
Date Date	2017-10-12

And we received a message that the "standard premium" from the Japanese corporation will no longer. It seemed that, together with the line X, the history and version of the Compact - lovers of small smartphones would be too small, and in the era, when everyone began to install curious displays of the format of 18: 9 in their devices, the relevance of the models with a screen less than five inches and fell at all to zero. But the inertia of decision-making in Japanese companies, apparently, still plays a decisive role - and XZ1 Compact still saw the light.

And in its concept, he repeats even not last year's option, but what was before him is a full flagship with the most cracked platform (here - Snapdragon 835), but in a compact case. With dust and moisture protection and 4.6-inch HD-screen. Welcome to the 2015th. Is such a commitment to tradition in our turbulent time and did Sony have been doing charming smartphones? That's about it and talk.

⇡ Specifications

	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact		Sony Xperia XZ1.
Display		4.6 inches, IPS, 1280 × 720 Points, 320 PPI, Capacitive Multitach	5.2 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080, 424 PPI, Capacitive Multitach	5.15 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 Points, 423 PPI, Capacitive Multitach	5.15 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 Points, 428 PPI, Capacitive Multitach
Safety glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	CORNING GORILLA GLASS (modification is not specified)	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	No information	There is a manufacturer unknown
CPU		Qualcomm Snapdragon 650: Two Arm Cortex-A72 kernels, frequency of 1.8 GHz + Four Cortex-A53 kernels, frequency 1.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835: Four Kryo Cores, Frequency 2.45 GHz + Four Kryo Cores, Frequency of 1.9 GHz	Hisilicone Kirin 960: Four Arm Cortex-A73 kernels, frequency 2.4 GHz + Four Cortex-A53 kernels, frequency 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835: Four Kryo Cores, Frequency 2.45 GHz + Four Kryo Cores, Frequency of 1.9 GHz
Graphic controller	Adreno 540, 710 MHz	Adreno 510, 550 MHz	Adreno 540, 710 MHz	ARM MALI-G71 MP8, 850 MHz	Adreno 540, 710 MHz
RAM	4 GB	3 GBIT.	4 GB	4 GB (there is a version with 6 GB)	6 GB
Flash memory	32 GB	32 GB	64 GB	64 GB (there is a version with 128 GB)	64/128 GB
Memory card support	there is	there is	there is	there is	Not
Connectors	USB Type-C, minijack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, minijack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, minijack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, minijack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C
SIM cards	One nano-sim	One nano-sim	Two Nano-Sim	Two Nano-Sim	Two Nano-Sim
Cellular communication 2G.		GSM 850 / 900/1800 / 1900 MHz	GSM 850 / 900/1800 / 1900 MHz	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Cellular communication 3G.	DC-HSPA 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz	HSDPA 850 / 900/1700/1900 / 2100 MHz	DC-HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz	HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100.	HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100.
Cellular communication 4G.	LTE CAT.15 (up to 800 Mbps): ranges 1, 2nd, 3, 4, 5, 7, 7, 12, 12, 23, 17, 29, 12, 38, 26, 28, 12, 32, 38, 2 40, 41, 66	LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300 Mbps): Ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 3, 20, 20, 28, 38, 20, 20, 41	LTE CAT.16 (up to 1024 Mbps): ranges 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 38, 20, 20, 32, 38, 20, 40, 32, 38, 20, 20, 32, 38, 39, 40, 32	LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbit / s): Ranges 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41	LTE Cat. 16 (1000/150 Mbit / s): Ranges 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
Wi-Fi		802.11a / B / G / N / AC, 2.4 and 5 GHz	802.11a / B / G / N / AC, 2.4 and 5 GHz	802.11a / B / G / N / AC	802.11a / B / G / N / AC
Bluetooth	5.0	4.2	5.0	4.2	5.0
NFC.	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Sensors		Illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, color spectrum sensor	Illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass)	Illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), IR sensor	Illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, IR sensor
The fingerprint scanner	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is
Main camera		23 MP, ƒ / 2.0, predictive hybrid autofocus, LED flash, write 4K video	19 MP, ƒ / 2.0, optical stabilization, laser autofocus, LED flash, write 4K video	Dual Module, 20 + 12 MP, ƒ / 2.2, Hybrid Autofocus, Double LED Flash	Double module, 12 megapixel: 27 mm, ƒ / 1.8 + 52 mm, ƒ / 2.6 (2-fold zoom); on a wide corner there is an optical stabilizer; Phase autofocus, double LED flash
Front-camera	8 MP, ƒ / 2.4, fixed focus, without flash	5 MP, fixed focus	13 MP, ƒ / 2.0, contrast autofocus, no flash	8 MP, ƒ / 2.4, fixed focus	8 MP, fixed focus
Food		Failure battery at 10.26 W · h (2700 mA · h, 3.8 V)	Failure battery at 10.26 W · h (2700 mA · h, 3.8 V)	Non-removable battery at 12.16 W · h (3200 mA · h, 3.8 V)	Non-removable battery at 12.73 W · h (3350 mA · h, 3.8 V)
The size	129 × 65 × 9.3 mm	129 × 65 × 9.5 mm	148 × 73 × 7.4 mm	147.3 × 70.9 × 7.45 mm	145.2 × 70.5 × 7.45 mm
Weight	143 grams	135 grams	156 grams	155 grams	168/182 gram (normal version / ceramic)
Protection of housing	IP65 / 68.	Not	IP65 / 68.	Not	Splashing
Operating system		Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Sony Xperia Shell	Android 8.0 Oreo, Sony Xperia Shell	Android 7.0 Nougat, Emui's own shell	Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Miui Shell
Actual price	39 990 rubles	22 900 rubles	49 990 rubles	24 990 rubles	27 100 rubles

⇡ Appearance, Ergonomics and Software

Sony is faithful to the principles in which things - and the design of smartphones is no exception. Square "bricks" Xperia evolve continuously, but not too active. XZ1 Compact with its monolithic case fully corresponds to last year's code. Loop Surface. With a neat flow of one surface to another, but at the same time the roots are easy to notice even in the Sony Xperia Z five-year old, and even deeper. The continuity of generations is one of those things for which we can appreciate the Japanese approach.

There are four color variations of a smartphone: white silver (as we have on testing), black, twilight-blue and rolling-pink. Everyone looks good - the device really turned out quite beautiful. Someone, of course, can embarrass very large frames around the screen - in this regard, the next generation of Xperia looks outdated.

Like X Compact, the small XZ1 is made in a partially plastic case - side faces and backs are made of plastics. The metal is applied only for the upper and lower face, and the front panel is covered with a solid piece of glass (Gorilla Glass 5). On how the smartphone looks, plastic does not affect, but when using the difference, of course, is noticeable.

But it made it possible to save extra grams. XZ1 Compact still weighs more than a fully plastic precursor - 143 grams against 135, but no significant difference is not called. And it key dignityMaximum compactness is only emphasized.

Dimensions Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact - 129 × 65 × 9.3 mm. Yes, with the thickness of the "compacts" Sony can not do anything - somehow it is necessary to post in a narrow and low case battery normal tank. There is exactly the same battery as in full-size XZ1. Such thickness does not affect the convenience of working with the smartphone - at the expense of the rest of the dimensions with it, of course, is very easily controlled by one hand. But in the pocket of a narrow trouser, he will be healthy to write.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, Upper Edge: Headphone Mini Jack / Headset and Microphone

With the location of the controls and slots, the XZ1 Compact is also traditionally - the side button on the inclusion with the built-in fingerprint sensor, the individual key to turn on the camera and shutter the shutter, the SIM card slot and the memory card without a pin lock. And yes, again when changing Sims, the device goes into reboot - such a feature of Sony smartphones annoys all from year to year, but the Japanese do nothing with it. Strange story.

Despite the declared layout of the IP65 / IP68, mini-jack at the Xperia XZ1 Compact on the spot - experience and Sony, and Samsung shows that the analog connector does not interfere with the ability of the smartphone to withstand a short-term immersion in water. Nevertheless, despite such an application, Sony in a footnote on the official site indicates the following: "The device is forbidden to completely immerse the water, as well as subjected to contact with marine, salt, chlorinated with water and alcoholic beverages." In fact, the device is likely to survive after falling, for example, in a puddle - but duties warranty service Sony's similar footnotes with themselves in such cases removes.

Dactyloscopic sensor built into the side key works medium. It is capable of how to instantly recognize the imprint, having struck the speed of work, so and fail five attempts in a row after a few minutes, forcing the PIN code or draw graphic key. Using the scanner, you can only unlock the device or confirm purchases in Android Pay, additional functions It is impossible to hang on it.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Screenshot

The XZ1 Compact works on Android 8.0 Oreo, covered by the branded Xperia UI. Together with the rates of the series, the small flagship Sony became one of the first smartphones in the fresh version of the operating room google systems - And for such efficiency of interaction with the California company, I want Sony thank. Updates, by the way, arrive promptly, and the shell this year works freeze than before. Its appearance and logic of the work almost did not change, as well as a set of pre-installed applications. To the familiar set, however, the "3D models constructor" was added and antivirus AVG.. But if the speed has grown, then the enforcement of the shell is not doing anywhere - the smartphone still consumes quite a lot of energy even in standby mode. Forgetting to install the XZ1 Compact for charging at night at somewhere 15 percent battery charge, you can easily sleep alarm clock - just because the smartphone was discharged completely and could not fulfill my morning duties.

⇡ Display and sound

It is very strange, but in the XZ1 Compact exactly the same display that seemed outdated at the time of its first appearance in the Z5 Compact two years ago, - 4.6-inch IPS with HD-resolution (1280 × 720 points) and pixel density 319 dots per inch. However, these figures look wildly next to the price tag, but on the fact the smartphone does not interfere with: fonts are smooth, pixelization is not visible.

Smartphone Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact - a new model of the company that takes the leadership and without that empty niche small, but powerful mobile devices. Exactly this model It causes most of all interests personally, since the last truly flagship compact was Xperia Z5 Compact, released in 2015. The smartphone is really interesting both in terms of design and from the technical filling.

Design and screen

Model Xperia XZ1 Compact inherits the design of the older brother and the overall concept of the current "Alya-Sony" style in its best manifestations. This small "brick" having dimensions 129 x 64 x 9.3, looks very harmonious and perfectly sits in his hand.

The back cover is tactically felt by the metallized material, although in reality it is a polymer with glass fibers - it is quite unusual, but nice. A slightly rounded top and bottom edges are made of metal, the power button with a dactylconus sensor and a ring around the main chamber.

The hull is protected from water and dust according to IP65 / 68. But, despite the possibility of immersion of a device for 1.5 meters under the water in the company, do not recommend this, shifting the focus on the stability of the device to spray or torrential rain. The location of the elements on the Standard panel: On the right, the power button, the volume control rocker and the camera button, on the left tray closing slot under Nanosim and the compartment for installing the microSD drive. At the bottom of the microphone and the USB Type-C connector, at the top - 3.5 mm headphone connector and an additional microphone. The color coverage of the model has interesting solutions, both visually and names: white silver, black, twilight-blue, pink.

Facial surface is covered last version Gorilla Glass 5 glasses with 2.5D technology, there are also two thin holes under which stereo speakers are located. The screen is traditionally small - 4.6 inches with a resolution of 1280 to 720 points. I would like to see a solid Full HD matrix, although with such dimensions and HD permission can not be said that it looks bad. Unlike the older model, in the XZ1 Compact screen does not have hDR supportAlthough other branded technologies for improving image quality are present.

Smartphone cameras

During the presentation, the emphasis on cameras and their additional possibilities were made. In XPERIA XZ1 Compact installed the newest 19-meggixel module Motion Eye with its own buffer memory 128 MB allowing you to record video from top of a slowdown to 960fps. It has a predictive autofocus, which monitors the moving object, intelligent image capture, additional sensors: infrared sensor and laser autofocus. Will the processing algorithms will be distinguished, learn after a personal acquaintance with a smartphone.

From the innovation, it is also worth named by the bizarre 3D scan function - thanks to the chamber and software, you can make a virtual three-dimensional model of the head, products and other items and use it for stickers or print a model on the printer. Cool, but not vital.

The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, which is less than that of xperia xz1 it is 13 megapixel module, however the size of the lens is more. Superwatching 18 mm lens allows you to make selfie pictures with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, which allows you to accommodate in the frame even more. The choice between 80 degrees and 120 degrees is carried out in the camera application with just one button.

Technical parameters of the device

In Sony, it is said that the Iquisper of the HZ1 comacte "The only really premium-compact smartphone" and here they definitely do not dare. From the point of view of the hardware it is really a monster. Here you have a technological set from the most powerful Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm with 8-cuddly and video chip ADRENO 540 and 4 GB of RAM. Given the small resolution of the display, this kid is very smart, both in everyday tasks and in synthetic tests - a real monster.

To store data using high-speed UFS module for 32 GB and, if desired, you can use a memory card up to 256 GB. We pleased the battery capacity, which is exactly the same as in Xperia XZ1 - 2700 mAh. But if for the older model of this volume is objectively poorly, then for Xperia XZ1 Compact is a pretty good indicator. Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charging and the QNOVO Battery Saving Utility will also be by the way. Also, the smartphone from the box will already go with the newest system Android 8.0 Oreo.

More detailed technical specifications:

• Dimensions: 129 x 65 x 9.3 mm, 143 g
• Screen Settings: 4.6 inches, 1280 x 720 Points, 319 PPI, IPS Triluminos, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, SRGB 138%, 600 NIT, Glass 2,5D, Gorilla Glass 5
• Main Camera: 19 MP, 1/2, Motion Eye, Buffer for 128 MB, F / 2.0, LED Flash, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Laser Focus, Infrared Sensor, 5-axis Stabilization Steady Shot, Slow Falling 960fps
• Frontal camera: 8 MP, Exmor RS sensor size 1/4 ", F / 2.0, autofocus, wide-angle lens 18
• mm (shooting 120 degrees)
• Chipset: Snapdragon 835, 8 cores, 64 bits, frequency up to 2.45 GHz.
• Graphic Chip: Adreno 540
• RAM: 4 GB
• Drive: 32 GB UFS, 256 GB Memory Card
• Wired I. wireless connections: GPS and GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi (802.11a / B / G / N / AC), Dual Band, 2 × 2 MIMO, USB Type-C, NFC
• Waterproof IP65 / 68
• Audio: LDAC, DSEE HX, High-Resolution Audio, Clear Audio +, S-Force Front Surround
• Battery: 2700 mAh, fast charge Quick Charge 3.0, Smart Stamina 3.0, QNOVO
• System version (out of the box): Android 8.0 Oreo
• Network: GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA (Band 1, 2, 4, 5, 8), FDD-LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30), TDD-LTE, CDMA

Conclusions, release date

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact's output is scheduled for the beginning of October, which is very fast. An estimated price tag for a mini flagship is expected in the area of \u200b\u200b600 dollars. Personally, I really look forward to the appearance of a smartphone on sale and thinking about his acquisition - hooked! The perfect balance between compact sizes, powerful stuffing, good cameras. The only competitor to the compact I see the iPhone 6S and 7 at the moment.

In contact with

The compact version of the Xperia XZ1 flagship, which, according to tradition, is different from the "senior" only diagonal. When the display is diagonally in 4.6 inches (against 5.2 in Xperia XZ1) with HD-resolution.

Design

The design concept of "Loop Surface" includes a housing made of plastic, slight faces on the sides, but as if "cut" lower and upper ends. In general, the smartphone looks stylish and laconically, though without a hint of unimlessness. Fingerprint scanner, traditionally for Sony, is placed in the lock / power button on the right end.

Iron

The processor serves Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, which in a bundle with good optimization of Android 8.0 OREO gives excellent final performance. The smartphone will handle absolutely with all modern games and applications, and thanks to the Xperia Home branded membrane - it works smoothly and stable.

Camera

The main chamber taken with Xperia XZ1 and XZ Premium, boasts an advanced slow motion mode - 960 frames / sec with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. In general, the smartphone takes pictures at the iPhone 7 level, and slow motion will be a pleasant bonus.

Autonomy

The autonomous smartphone is able to work to two days with an average of use that the battery capacity of 2700 mAh is an excellent indicator.