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Does size matter? Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison against the big boys — Galaxy S8, LG G6

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 6:35 AM

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Does size matter? Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison against the big boys — Galaxy S8, LG G6

So, Sony has just announced two of its new top-shelf smartphones and let's celebrate — the Compact series is back to bearing flagship specs! Yeah, if you recall, last year the Compacts took a small turn. Instead of being top-tier, the mini series moved to the X line with the Xperia X Compact, which was more of a midrange smartphone.

Anyway, now it's back and fans of pocketable handsets can get all the specs of a flagship in a tiny body with an easily useable 4.6-inch display. How do the Xperia XZ1 Compact's specs compare to actual flagships out there? Well, take a gander!

Display

Size

5.8 inches

5.7 inches

4.6 inches

Technology

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body

84.26 %

79.47 %

69.53 %

Features

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro (14 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm)

Processor

Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit

Quad-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2450 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit

GPU

Adreno 540

Adreno 530

Adreno 540

RAM

4GB LPDDR4

4GB

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage

64GB

32GB

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI

Android (8.0 Oreo)

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh

3300 mAh

2700 mAh

Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Talk time

30.00 hours

20.50 hours

10.50 hours

Stand-by time

13.4 days (321 hours)

16.6 days (398 hours)

19.6 days (470 hours)

Talk time (3G)

20.33 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

21.2 days (510 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

20.0 days (480 hours)

Internet use

3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours

Music playback

88.00 hours

75.00 hours

Video playback

17.00 hours

16.50 hours

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Dual camera

Single camera

Main camera

12 MP (Features: OIS, PDAF)

13 MP (Features: OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

19 MP (Features: Laser and PDAF)

Specifications

Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Second camera

13 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features

HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

HDR, Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

8 MP

5 MP

8 MP

Video capture

2560x1440 (QHD)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches (148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm)

5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches (148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm)

5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 inches (129 x 65 x 9.3 mm)

Weight

5.47 oz (155.0 g)

5.75 oz (163.0 g)

5.04 oz (143.0 g)

Materials

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Aluminum

Frame: Aluminum

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP68

Water, Dust, Shock; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics

Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Fingerprint (touch)

Buyers information

Price

$ 600

See the full Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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Does size matter? Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison against the big boys — Galaxy S8, LG G6

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