Nowadays, smart phones have become the main tool for us to browse the web, play games and engage in other entertainment activities, so the demand for large screens is growing stronger and stronger. Of course, this does not mean that no one will pursue small-screen mobile phones, nor does it mean that no manufacturers will care about this niche market.
Sony is such a "non-mainstream" mobile phone manufacturer. Earlier this year, Sony announced its new flagship Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Many people may think that the small screen flagship is a standard version of the shrinking model, but Sony has told consumers by action that this Xperia XZ2 Compact has not compromised.
Foreign media Engadget recently released an evaluation on Xperia XZ2 Compact, which they think is one of the best Android phones at present. If it is placed in the small screen category, then XZ2 Compact is undoubtedly the best flagship.
First, let’s take a look at the highlights and shortcomings of the Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Highlights of XZ2 Compact:
1. Rare-grade small-size fuselage
2. It’s easy to hold it with one hand
3. Excellent 5-inch display screen
4. Flagship performance without compromise
Shortcomings of XZ2 Compact:
1. All-plastic body somewhat reduces the feel.
2. The battery life is relatively average
3. Stereo speakers have poor sound quality.
Engadget said that Xperia XZ2 Compact is a high-end flagship mobile phone with beautiful appearance. In the past, Sony has shrunk a lot in small-screen mobile phones, but this time it is an exception. You can enjoy the same performance and function as the standard XZ2.
appearance design
Starting with XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, Sony abandoned the classic OmniBalacnce fully symmetric design. In the past five years, Sony mobile phones have given people the impression of being extremely square and angular. But from this generation on, Sony began to try some new elements. Sony began to embrace the curved surface design, which made the corners of the mobile phone rounded, ergonomic and improved the user’s grip experience. XZ2 Compacts is a one-handed holding model, and the curved surface and rounded corners make users more comfortable to play with their mobile phones, so as not to feel a sharp feeling as before.
Comparison between old and new Xperia XZ Compact
Although XZ2 and XZ2 Compact share some designs, they are quite different in other aspects. The XZ2 fuselage is almost completely covered by glass, which makes it look shiny. Compact, on the other hand, is much lower-key because it is made of plastic. Although plastic is cheaper than glass, Compact has its own charm, for example, the texture of plastic is milder and the body is lighter.
In addition, Compact is indeed smaller than XZ2 in 2D area, but it is actually thicker than XZ2. In addition, compared with the previous generation XZ1 Compact, although the screen size of the predecessor was 4.6 inches, the appearance of XZ2 Compact did not increase much compared with XZ1 Compact. This is not only because Sony rounded the four corners, but also because Sony adopted an 18:9 display screen with narrower borders.
On the XZ2, the position of the rear fingerprint reader is a little low, and this problem also exists on the XZ2 Compact, but this is because of its small body size, but it will be easier to use with one hand.
The display screen is also a highlight of the XZ2 Compact. Previously, Sony’s small-screen flagship often compromised on the screen. For example, last year’s XZ1 Compact was equipped with a 720P display, which is the same as the display of low-end Motorola phones. However, the script of XZ2 Compact is reversed, and it is even better than XZ2. The display screen of XZ2 Compact has also reached FHD+ level. Considering the 5-inch screen, its pixels per inch is very high and the display is very clear. It is also worth mentioning that although Compact and XZ2 use the same HDR LCD panel, its black color is darker, its color is brighter and its sunlight reflectivity is lower.
Compared with XZ2, XZ2 Compact only lacks wireless charging and Dynamic Vibration function, which can synchronize the vibration of mobile phone with audio, especially when playing games.
take a picture
The XZ2 Compact is equipped with the same 19-megapixel camera sensor Motion Eye as the XZ2, so the camera experience is no different from that of the XZ2. It has a good performance in Guoguang environment, and Sony’s advanced automatic mode experience is good, and it is comfortable in various scenarios. However, sometimes there will be the problem of inaccurate exposure, but fortunately, correcting the focal length can be solved quickly. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the two-stage shutter button makes the mobile phone photo experience closer to the camera, and it is easier to keep the picture stable by using the shutter button than by clicking on the screen to focus.
Of course, the biggest highlight of XZ2 Compact photography is its support for 1080P super full-motion video shooting, which is stronger than last year’s XZ Premium, which only supports shooting 720P 960fps slow-motion video. Although Samsung S9 and Huawei P20 also support 960fps slow-motion video shooting, Sony obviously still maintains an advantage in resolution.
It is also worth mentioning that XZ2 Compact also supports shooting 4K HDR video, allowing users to enjoy the shooting experience of shooting movies. For the photo of XZ2 Compact, please refer to the sample at the back of the article.
Performance and endurance
XZ2 Compact is equipped with Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, which is the strongest in the Android camp at present, and it is no problem to deal with all kinds of chicken eating games, even if the special effects are at the highest level. However, Engadget said that there may be some bugs in the system, and sometimes the application sink keeps crashing or getting stuck when running the application. I hope Sony can fix this problem in the future.
In terms of battery life, the battery capacity of the XZ2 Compact is naturally smaller than that of the XZ2 Compact. In addition, its screen resolution is the same as XZ2, so theoretically, the power consumption will increase. However, according to Engadget’s test, playing a game of Jedi Survival actually consumes slightly less electricity than XZ2, but the overall gap is not too obvious, and you still have to recharge it every day. In short, the endurance intelligence of Compact is average.
summary
Engadget believes that Xperia XZ2 Compact is the first-class model among small screen models. It has many practical functions, and its screen display effect is even better than that of the 5.7-inch XZ2. Besides, the pricing of XZ2 is quite reasonable, which is unusual for Sony. If you plan to buy a flagship machine in the near future, you should really consider the XZ2 Compact.
Xperia XZ2 Compact proofs: