Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ
Comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and Sony Xperia XZ: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 140 g
- against 161 g
Sony Xperia XZ, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,900 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 319 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.45 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 255,140 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink | Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 129 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 161 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.6 % | 70.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 2,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 17 h 30 min |
| Standby time | — | 610 h |
Display
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.6″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 319 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,243 :1 | 1,349 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 4, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE Best value | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.85 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia XZ1 Compact | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G8441, SO-02K | F8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO |
