Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is the most portable of Sony’s 2017 XZ series flagship offerings. Although it is smaller in size and makes some concessions, it packs powerful punch and shares a good number of the regular model’s features, including an impressive Motion Eye camera and innovative 3D Creator.
Where to Buy Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Key Specs & Features
- 4.6-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (319ppi)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 8.0 (Oreo)
- 19MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 4G LTE (up to 800 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- 2700 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
If you want a premium device that you can very comfortably operate with a single hand, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is one to consider. The design is one you should be used to if you have been following offerings in this range. It is somewhat lightweight, probably as a result of the use of a polymer-like material for the body.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact looks like one to rival Apple’s iPhone SE to an extent. It sports a 4.6-inch IPS display that uses Triluminos technology as the Sony Xperia XZ1. Sadly, the screen resolution is only 1,280 x 720 pixels. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact also lacks HDR support.
Camera
There is no difference between what the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact offers in the camera department and that of the main flagship device. It rocks on the rear a 19MP Motion Eye camera with an Exmor RS sensor. This boasts ability to shoot super slow-motion videos at 960 frames per second. And of course, it shoots 4K videos at 30 fps.
On the front of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is an 8MP selfie shooter boasting 120 degrees field of view. This is great for taking group selfies.
You also still get the 3D content creator. With this, you can turn any image into a 3D object and print.
Hardware and Other Features
The concessions made on the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact don’t extend to performance. It packs similar solid punch as the Xperia XZ1, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor ticking away under the hood.
The robust chip gets backing from similar 4GB RAM. Onboard storage is 64 GB and is expandable. The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact was among the first to boot latest Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
The mobile phone offers both 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. There is support for Wi-Fi connections on both 2.4Gz and 5GHz bands. Oddly, it offers no fingerprint sensor on some models.
Pricing and availability
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is not yet official in Nigeria, but a third party seller is currently offering the smartphone on Jumia Nigeria as part of the Jumia Global program. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Ghana and Kenya. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Price in Nigeria ranges from 205,000 Naira to 270,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.45 GHz quad-core Kryo & 1.9 GHz quad-core Kryo (Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835)
- GPU: Adreno 540
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
- Dimension: 129 x 64 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 140 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 4.6 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine, 720 x 1280 pixels (319 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: 19 MP Camera, f/2.0, 2160p HD Video@30fps, 1080p HD Video@30/60fps, 720p HD Video@960fps
- Rear Camera Features: 1/2.3″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, EIS (gyro), predictive phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.4
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: Yes, over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
- Dust Resistant: Yes, IP68 certified
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 2700 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
