Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a rare breed - it's small on the outside, but big on the inside. Packed with all the latest hardware and having only a small screen to power, Sony’s latest super-mini may very well be the performance champion to beat.

The Xperia XZ1 Compact packs a 4.6-inch IPS LCD. Its 720p resolution stretched across this screen results in a pixel density of 319ppi - perfectly sharp by our books.read more →

The XZ1 Compact isn't striking at first glance but It looks like just another little plastic-bodied Sony design. It has the same button and port configuration as the XZ1, with a volume rocker, power button, and camera shutter on the right side.

The phone supports Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. There's also NFC, but because there's no fingerprint sensor you can't use it for Android Pay.read more →

The unibody is constructed from a glass fiber woven plastic, which is both strong and lightweight and also gives the phone a pleasing feel and finish. The top and bottom of the device are capped with metal, while the front is protected by Gorilla Glass.

Sony’s habit of making its smartphones dust- and water-resistant continues here, with the XZ1 Compact having an IP65/68 rating, which means it’ll even survive a dunk underwater.read more →

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a remarkable little phone. While it has its flaws and annoyances, while it is undoubtedly a device targeting a niche audience, having it as a daily driver for a week was a genuinely fun and refreshing experience. Indeed, bigger isn’t necessarily better, especially if practicality and convenience are your top priorities when picking a phone.read more →

The screen looks pretty decent, colourful and vibrant. The only issue is that it is 720p although, this isn't too much of a problem considering the small screen size.The body is made from glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate (plastic), so it doesn't feel quite as premium.

The casing is water resistant which again is a great feature.read more →