Sony can stand toe to toe with Apple and Samsung. Actually the quality of their phones have been for years but they're not aggressive enough with marketing. Loving my XZ PREMIUM but just wish they removed the oversharpening in the camera
I definitely see myself getting this phone should I need another Android smartphone. That form factor fits me so well and the user experience on a Sony phone has been superb. Thanks for your hands-on! ;)
Perfect review! Got mine last week, im getting more used to it with every day and therefore. Like it more and more every day! But pease tell my what wallpaper you got there, that would be the pinnacle :D
Thanks! Unfortunately I don't quite remember where I got the wallpaper though. 😂 It could be just one of the default wallpaper? I normally either use the default ones or just go for one in the Google Wallpapers apps.
@@simon-rl5lt hi there, I actually chance upon the wallpaper again, it is indeed from the Google Wallpapers app under the category "landscapes". have to scroll around 3/4 down the list. haha.
just update launcher to the last version, (apk from apkmirror site), it should have double tap to sleep and swipe-up to open app draw. double tap to wake it's NOT A LAUNCHER FEATURE, it's a feature of android kernel.
Thanks for the comment and the subscribe! Yeah, I wished they would make it 64GB like the XZ1 too! These days apps and games are using more and more storage.
+Bryan Lee actually for me it's still the XZ1 compact. The software experience is nearer to stock Android, Sony is better at software updates, the 960fps camera is pretty nice, the battery life is great, and it's IP68 too. Haha.
Is it still worth getting this phone at the end of 2018? I'm planning to replace my Z5 Compact, was thinking of XZ2 Compact but its design is kind of unsatisfying for me.
Alex Hong Thank you for the reply. I can get XZ1C at around $449 at Best Buy, price is not really a problem for me. What I want to know is, if there are any issues related to processor or battery warming/heating up. Also, for how long will the XZ1C get software update support? Since it came with Oreo out of the box, it should get 2 more major Android updates, right?
Hi Alex Thanks for your great review, I'm using a Sony X Compact at the moment, Do you think its worth changing it the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Im not really into the slow motion or the 3d scan, Your opinion will be much appreciate, Have a great day Guille
+guiyeii if you enjoy the smaller phone for factor, definitely. The XZ1 compact is an upgrade over the X compact in almost every way. Better performance, battery life, camera, thermal management, water resistance, speakers. Even if you don't care for her 3D stuff or ultra slow motion video capture, it's still a nice device. :)
Hi! My name`s Cristiano Oliveira, I`m from Brazil and I really would like to buy here in my country a compact smartphone from Sony with these same dimensions and appearance but with a more advanced hardware. Is it possible? Or if it doesn`t , could be possible to Sony manufacture more of this same compact Smartphone to Brazil? Thank you very much.
Is it sony xperia xz1 compact has more longer battery life than mate 10?i don't care about size of the phone but which one is better in all aspects. I hope someone can give some info.
I haven't had the chance to use the mate10 yet, so it's hard to say. But compared to the mate 9. i think the xz1 compact has slightly better battery life. But it could also be because it's a smaller screen, so i consume less media on it.
if both were brand new, the battery life is better on the XZ 1 compact since the screen is smaller, and lower resolution at 720p only. Specs wise the XZ2 Compact is pretty much an incremental upgrade all round. Except that it doesn't have a headphone jack anymore. So i guess it would depend on the price now? Personally, i do like the xz2 compact a little better just because of the better screen and how it looks. 😂
@@axhng Much appreciated! My worry was about size since xz2 compact seems to be much thicker and heavier. Do they feel about the same in hand? Is price about the same for used ones in Singapore? In US xz2 compact is significantly more expensive ($300 vs $210). also does the dual SIM works well on xz2 compact?
@@axhng Also what LTE bands does the dual SIM model support? There is nothing on internet. I searched do much. If possible, can you please give me any link for H8324 (dual SIM model). Or if you still have the box it is generally on the back of the box. Thanks a ton again!
@@mard192837 the xz2 compact do feel thicker though, but the back is curved, so it's not too bad for me. sadly i have no idea about the price since they're so unpopular here in singapore, and pretty much impossible to find used since barely anyone bought it new. 😂
@@mard192837 I don't have the phone with me anymore though. but if the listing on expansys is right, they did list the support LTE bands. www.expansys.com.sg/sony-refurbished-xperia-xz2-compact-dual-h8324-64gb-black-318517/
unfortunately i don't have the XZ1C with me any more ya. You can probably refer to GSMarena's battery test numbers for an estimate. From my time with the XZ1C, it's not bad. www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3
if budget allows and you don't mind iOS, i would say iPhone 7. It's a more complete package in terms of hardware in my opinion. Especially if you play a lot of games, most games performs better on iOS. It will also get updates for a longer period of time.
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Sony can stand toe to toe with Apple and Samsung. Actually the quality of their phones have been for years but they're not aggressive enough with marketing. Loving my XZ PREMIUM but just wish they removed the oversharpening in the camera
kapil busawah the design is fugly, just like the iPhone.lol
kapil busawah the Android O update did kind of help the camera from what I've seen on my XZ Premium.
yees!
"this is as good as it gets for now"
Still valid in 2021..
True. I bought my new XZ1 Compact recently and I love it so much. Here's mine, docomo Japan version ruclips.net/video/MndrMOTPMhU/видео.html
2024 also
I definitely see myself getting this phone should I need another Android smartphone. That form factor fits me so well and the user experience on a Sony phone has been superb. Thanks for your hands-on! ;)
+hyungwoo0312 thanks for watching my review! It's a great compact device!
This channel deserves more than what it is right now ...
+rsv sathish Thanks!!!!
Hong! I really enjoy your reviews broski! Keep it up!
Wow.. Glad i bumped into your channel. your reviews are on par with the most popular tech tubers out there! Jia yo!
Thanks! I will! :)
Really high quality review, hope your channel blowup real soon.
Thanks!!!
Keep it the good work bro! You deserve more subs!
The only one anti mainstream brand...with amazing side mounted fingerprint sensor, i 💗 so much SONY
Small but potent - I like what you did there ;)
Fantastic reviewer from Singapore! Thumbs up!
Thanks for the support!!! :)
I'm using it, best smartphone compact ever
Good review man. Like to watch your channel :) Hello from Norway
Hello there! Thanks for the support Michael! :)
Perfect review! Got mine last week, im getting more used to it with every day and therefore. Like it more and more every day!
But pease tell my what wallpaper you got there, that would be the pinnacle :D
Thanks! Unfortunately I don't quite remember where I got the wallpaper though. 😂 It could be just one of the default wallpaper? I normally either use the default ones or just go for one in the Google Wallpapers apps.
Alright thanks for the quick answer!
@@simon-rl5lt hi there, I actually chance upon the wallpaper again, it is indeed from the Google Wallpapers app under the category "landscapes". have to scroll around 3/4 down the list. haha.
Thanks so much man!!!
Haha found it!
Nice video as usual. Wow another new phone? Where do you get all your phones from Alex?
Thanks! I buy them myself ya. Normally from retail shops, friends, carousell, etc. haha.
I love this phone. Just bought mine last week. Android oreo is buggy though, a bit tolerable for now.
Keep forgetting you're from Singapore too.
love this!
just update launcher to the last version, (apk from apkmirror site), it should have double tap to sleep and swipe-up to open app draw.
double tap to wake it's NOT A LAUNCHER FEATURE, it's a feature of android kernel.
Damn that wallpaper though
Any links for that?
Epic vid
Design flaw: the top and bottom horizontal edges are very sharp and uncomfortable to hold.
Great review, subscribed! (really wish Sony can make a 64GB or higher edition, 32GB is just not enough at least for me)
Thanks for the comment and the subscribe! Yeah, I wished they would make it 64GB like the XZ1 too! These days apps and games are using more and more storage.
True, my unit's storage right here has been full for months despite me clearing out the storage a few months ago
thanks bro for the videos!
Thanks for the support man! :D
The xperia xz1 isn't a upgrade to the xz premium.
Xz premium is the real flagship as it has the same hardware but on top of that a 4k hdr screen.
Subscribed, watch this video on yesterday, get the phone on carousell today.
video yang jelas dan padat. terima kasih.
Best review thank you
it looks sooo good
i think if i need a small(er) form factor phone I'd just go for the Mi 6, whats your opinion?
+Bryan Lee actually for me it's still the XZ1 compact. The software experience is nearer to stock Android, Sony is better at software updates, the 960fps camera is pretty nice, the battery life is great, and it's IP68 too. Haha.
Is it still worth getting this phone at the end of 2018? I'm planning to replace my Z5 Compact, was thinking of XZ2 Compact but its design is kind of unsatisfying for me.
I would say it all depends on the price. If it's cheaper than the xz2 compact, for sure it's still worth it. SD835 is a very capable chipset.
Alex Hong Thank you for the reply. I can get XZ1C at around $449 at Best Buy, price is not really a problem for me. What I want to know is, if there are any issues related to processor or battery warming/heating up. Also, for how long will the XZ1C get software update support? Since it came with Oreo out of the box, it should get 2 more major Android updates, right?
@@sjn_ yes
If they have done this less bezels and more body screen ratio i would have considered getting it
Well, the XZ2 Compact is coming out really really soon. haha.
Alex Hong i hope they do it right. Don't really like big phones so i have high hopes for this compact series. Great vid tho cheers 🍻🍻
mattgregorio Thanks! yeah. I'm really looking forward to try that. Had most of the compact series except the z1 compact. hope it's good!
Hi Alex Thanks for your great review, I'm using a Sony X Compact at the moment, Do you think its worth changing it the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Im not really into the slow motion or the 3d scan,
Your opinion will be much appreciate,
Have a great day
Guille
+guiyeii if you enjoy the smaller phone for factor, definitely. The XZ1 compact is an upgrade over the X compact in almost every way. Better performance, battery life, camera, thermal management, water resistance, speakers. Even if you don't care for her 3D stuff or ultra slow motion video capture, it's still a nice device. :)
Thanks again ! :)
In my country. Sony xperia xz1 compact not ready.. I just want to buy, 😢
2024 anyone ?🎉
I just bought it off ebay today. Will be daily driving it once it arrives.
I really want this phone. But it's hard to get in Malaysia...😭
In indonesia too, very hard to get this phone
Price of this phone in 2019 ???
How can you hide its on screen softkey? It turns 4.6 inch display into 4.3 inch one, actually.
I don't think there's a built in immersive mode all the time? it normally hides itself in certain full screen apps. :)
Sony should make their next compact flagship phone, with their epic ARC design, that's would make Sony great again
Does the android OS support dark theme/dark mode?
Hi! My name`s Cristiano Oliveira, I`m from Brazil and I really would like to buy here in my country a compact smartphone from Sony with these same dimensions and appearance but with a more advanced hardware. Is it possible? Or if it doesn`t , could be possible to Sony manufacture more of this same compact Smartphone to Brazil? Thank you very much.
Sadly, Sony no longer producing compact phones and the last compact phones like xz, you won't find them in Southafrica.
How did you get the pixel launcher at 3:44??
you have to download the pixel launcher apk and then manually install it ya. apkmirror should have them. :)
Is it sony xperia xz1 compact has more longer battery life than mate 10?i don't care about size of the phone but which one is better in all aspects. I hope someone can give some info.
I haven't had the chance to use the mate10 yet, so it's hard to say. But compared to the mate 9. i think the xz1 compact has slightly better battery life. But it could also be because it's a smaller screen, so i consume less media on it.
nice review and good its not in singlish
My only concern here in PH is that their way overprice.. Probably on the same price as an S8 hahah
haha. in that case the S8 is definitely the better deal.
Watching in my XZ1 compact 2019
Do you like it ?
@@bussin69 of course i like it.
Xz2 compact vs Xz1 compact? Overall? Battery life? Anyone... Thanks a lot!
if both were brand new, the battery life is better on the XZ 1 compact since the screen is smaller, and lower resolution at 720p only. Specs wise the XZ2 Compact is pretty much an incremental upgrade all round. Except that it doesn't have a headphone jack anymore. So i guess it would depend on the price now? Personally, i do like the xz2 compact a little better just because of the better screen and how it looks. 😂
@@axhng Much appreciated! My worry was about size since xz2 compact seems to be much thicker and heavier. Do they feel about the same in hand? Is price about the same for used ones in Singapore? In US xz2 compact is significantly more expensive ($300 vs $210). also does the dual SIM works well on xz2 compact?
@@axhng Also what LTE bands does the dual SIM model support? There is nothing on internet. I searched do much. If possible, can you please give me any link for H8324 (dual SIM model). Or if you still have the box it is generally on the back of the box. Thanks a ton again!
@@mard192837 the xz2 compact do feel thicker though, but the back is curved, so it's not too bad for me. sadly i have no idea about the price since they're so unpopular here in singapore, and pretty much impossible to find used since barely anyone bought it new. 😂
@@mard192837 I don't have the phone with me anymore though. but if the listing on expansys is right, they did list the support LTE bands.
www.expansys.com.sg/sony-refurbished-xperia-xz2-compact-dual-h8324-64gb-black-318517/
Which is better, z5 compact or xz1 compact???
xz1 for sure. snapdragon 835 is way better than 810.
@@axhng In terms of camera and battery, which is better?
XZ1 Compact too. it's a much newer phones after all.😂
where did you get your phonewallpaper
i think the one i used here is a default wallpaper, if not i often just use Google's wallpaper app. :)
Hello bro alex plz I need battery test for xz1c and screen on time ,time for video for games for youtube .....etc thnx 😇
unfortunately i don't have the XZ1C with me any more ya. You can probably refer to GSMarena's battery test numbers for an estimate. From my time with the XZ1C, it's not bad. www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3
Thank you brother 😇
no double tap? whyyyyyyyy :(
+caupoli not sure why too. They took it out with the Xperia XZsand the Premium sadly. :(
Xperia xz1 compact has much better battery life 108 hours rating on the gsm arena or 11 hours
Good boy.
nice phone . i like sony
You're pro...
Its pointless to invest in one right now since sony will soon change the overall design of their mobile devices. It won't age well
Ashneel P when? They've just launched this a month ago
this or the iPhone 7?
if budget allows and you don't mind iOS, i would say iPhone 7. It's a more complete package in terms of hardware in my opinion. Especially if you play a lot of games, most games performs better on iOS. It will also get updates for a longer period of time.
Alex Hong thx your the only RUclipsr that responded to me. Thanks.
Screen on time how???
sohaib sohaib for me I could get like 6+ hours SOT on average.
if only it had an amoled
music?
you mean the background music? If so it's Cielo by Huma-Huma.
ty
rather buy the op5 for the same price.
No thanks. OnePlusTrash