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

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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-inch
5.7-inch
4.6-inch
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
84.26 %
79.47 %
69.53 %
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
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
32GB
OS
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
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Talk time
30.00 hours
the average is 13 h (780 min)
20.50 hours
the average is 13 h (780 min)
10.50 hours
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
13.4 days (321 hours)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
16.6 days (398 hours)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
19.6 days (470 hours)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
 
 
20.33 hours
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
 
 
21.2 days (510 hours)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
 
 
20.0 days (480 hours)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
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)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
5.75 oz (163.0 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
5.04 oz (143.0 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 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)
Fingerprint (touch)
Buyers information
Price
 
 
$ 600


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