Into the era of full-screen, small-size smart phones can be completely out of date.
Now that smart phones have become the main tool for us to browse the web, games and other entertainment activities, people’s demand for large screens becomes stronger and stronger. Of course, this does not mean that no one will pursue small screen mobile phones anymore. Does not mean that no more manufacturers are concerned about this niche market.
Sony is such a "non-mainstream" handset manufacturer. Earlier this year, Sony announced the new flagship Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Many people may think that the small screen flagship is a standard version of the shrink model, but Sony Use actions to tell consumers that this Xperia XZ2 Compact has no compromise.
Foreign media Engadget recently released a review of the Xperia XZ2 Compact, which they believe is one of the best Android phones currently available. If placed in a small screen category, the XZ2 Compact is undoubtedly the best flagship.
First look at the highlights and shortcomings of the Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Highlights of the XZ2 Compact:
1. The rare size of the small body
2. Easy to hold with one hand
3. Excellent 5-inch display
4. No compromise on flagship performance
The deficiency of XZ2 Compact:
1. All plastic body some reduce the feel
2. Life is more general
3. Poor sound quality of stereo speakers
Engadget stated that the Xperia XZ2 Compact is a high-end flagship handset with a beautiful appearance. In the past Sony small screen phones, Sony has shrunk dramatically, but this time it is an exception. You can enjoy and standard XZ2 The same performance and features.
Design
Starting with the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, Sony has abandoned the classic Omni Balcnce full-symmetry design. In the past five years, Sony's mobile phones have left an impression of being squarely and angularly distinct. However, from this generation, Sony began to try some new ones. Elements, Sony began to embrace the curved design, rounded corners, ergonomics, and improved user experience. XZ2 Compacts is a one-handed grip model with curved and rounded elements for greater comfort If you play with a mobile phone, you will not feel a sharp feeling like you used to.
New and old Xperia XZ Compact contrast
Although the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact share some designs, there are many differences in other aspects. The XZ2 fuselage is almost completely covered by glass, which makes it look gleaming. Compact is low-key due to the use of plastic. Many. Although plastic is cheaper than glass, Compact also has its own charm. For example, plastic has a softer texture and a lighter body.
In addition, Compact is indeed smaller than XZ2 in 2D area, but in reality it is thicker than XZ2. In contrast to the previous generation XZ1 Compact, although the screen size of the older generation is 4.6 inches, the appearance of XZ2 Compact is no better than that of XZ1 Compact. How much is added is not only because Sony has rounded the corners, but also because Sony uses an 18:9 display with a narrower border.
On the XZ2, the position of the rear fingerprint reader is somewhat lower. This problem also exists on the XZ2 Compact, but this is because of its smaller body size, but it is easier to use with one-handed control.
The display is also a highlight of the XZ2 Compact. Previously Sony's flagship screens often compromised on the screen, such as the XZ1 Compact last year. It was equipped with a 720P display, the same as the low-end Motorola phone display. However, the XZ2 Compact The script was reversed, and it was even better than the XZ2. The XZ2 Compact's display also reached the FHD+ level. Considering the 5-inch screen, its pixel density is very high and the display is very clear. Also worth mentioning is that although Compact Like the XZ2, the same HDR LCD panel is used, but its black color is darker, its color is more vivid, and its sunlight reflectivity is lower.
The only downside to the XZ2 Compact compared to the XZ2 is the lack of wireless charging and the Dynamic Mobility feature, which allows the vibration of the phone to be synchronised with the audio, especially when playing games.
Taking pictures
The XZ2 Compact is equipped with the XZ2-like 19-megapixel camera sensor Motion Eye, so the camera experience is no different from the XZ2. It has a good performance in the country's light environment. In addition, Sony's advanced automatic mode experience is good, and it can be performed in a variety of scenarios. However, sometimes the problem of misalignment occurs, but fortunately, the focal length can be quickly resolved. It is also worth mentioning that the two-segment shutter button makes the camera photographing experience closer to the camera, and the shutter button operation is better than tapping the screen. Focus is easier to maintain the stability of the picture.
Of course, the biggest highlight of the XZ2 Compact camera is support for 1080P super full action video capture, this feature is stronger than last year's XZ Premium, which only supports shooting 720fps 960fps slow motion video. Although Samsung S9 and Huawei P20 also supports 960fps slow Action video capture, but Sony clearly has an advantage in resolution.
Also worth mentioning is that the XZ2 Compact also supports shooting 4K HDR video, allowing users to enjoy the film shooting experience of large-scale movies. On the XZ2 Compact's camera, we can refer to the back of the article proofs.
Performance and life
The XZ2 Compact is equipped with the current Android camp's strongest Snapdragon 845 mobile platform to handle all kinds of chicken games, even if it is to achieve the highest level of special effects. However, Engadget said that there may be some bugs in the system, sometimes running When the application is applied, it will stop crashing, or it will hang. I hope Sony can repair this problem.
In terms of battery life, because the XZ2 Compact is smaller, the battery capacity is naturally smaller than that of the XZ2. In addition, its screen resolution is the same as that of the XZ2, so the power consumption will increase theoretically. However, according to the Engadget test, The amount of electricity consumed by the Bureau in the Jedi Survival is actually slightly lower than that of the XZ2, but the overall gap is not so obvious. You still have to charge one day. In short, the Compact Life Intelligence is an average level.
to sum up
Engadget believes that the Xperia XZ2 Compact is a first-class model in the small-screen model. It has a lot of useful features, no XZ2 configuration and functionality, and its screen display is even stronger than the 5.7-inch XZ2. In addition, the XZ2 pricing Quite reasonable, this may not be common on Sony. If you plan to buy a flagship machine in the near future, you really should think about the XZ2 Compact.
Xperia XZ2 Compact proofs:
