Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Review - The Most Powerful Compact Smartphone!

[@alex.starostin]

4,6'', 720p flagship phone, all in favour of battery and performance? Hell yes! Thank you Sony

[@terryhenderson3424]

You can never go wrong with Sony phones

[@Soclean07]

yes never ever

[@capmendonca]

Xperia line have SERIOUS PROBLEM of overheating the screen POP OUT AFTER 6 months

[@Soclean07]

charles memememe nope since the XZP the problem is solved no overheating issues at all you're not up to date man

[@Russeljrjs]

I in love with this XZ1 compact.. suits me well

[@vishalgiri5166]

It really is the most powerful smartphone Flagship with best cameras in the market, awesome review bro!!

[@TechLineHD]

Thanks Vishal!

[@pete3198]

Just a warning - this is great phone, but the camera is not the best on the market. You could argue that it's the best under strong lighting condition, as here the high resolution sensor tends to allow it to capture more detail then the competition. However in low light usage unless you have a steady tripod, it's a hurricane step back from something like an S7/S8 or HTC U11.

[@Toyeboy89]

It is in a way but the iPhone SE is as well. But iOS is annoying.

[@jonnjonzz8957]

720p, 4,6 inch screen, but has Snapdragon 835 .. . what kind of combination is this ?? thank you SONY

[@plusmilo]

Waiting a long time for this review!

[@DanielEsimu]

Amazing how fast tech can change. A few years ago 4.6" was monstrous. Thanks for the video Linus very good video.

[@AndyRoidEU]

2021, 6+ inches as new normal, haha

[@RezaVanced]

And 2024, 6.2 inch is compact😂

[@salseros1985]

i still have my white xperia z3 compact with glass front and back. it has a thin flexible rubber protection and looks very good with it. and a front glass protection. if i take it all off it still looks brand new and still performs outstanding after ALL these years and usage. This will be the next compact i buy just cause my user experience was outstanding with the z3 compact

[@nasiranila19881986]

salseros1985 I too still have my Z3C, I was pondering wheather or not to replace it with this phone but I am not entirely sure yet. I mean my phone is still going strong but again I think I may keep this phone until it dies but I doubt it will do any time soon.

[@KocuRisko]

Had mine for three years and it's definitely not a perfect phone - front glass came off three times (everytime fixed under warranty), back glass is all scratched, microsd/usb cover doesn't have any rubber sealing anymore and microsd card doesn't stay in the slot. But OS is still very responsive and quick and battery life is still better than in many of new phones. I'm definitely getting an XZ1 compact as soon as it's on sale here.

[@salseros1985]

Nasir Anila hi Nasir. Well its never bad changing a phone when its been quite some years now. U can always keep the phone as backup or sell it or give to someone close to u who u think could need a phone. The xz1 compact is a good sequal. Luckily i didnt go for the x compact 😊

[@salseros1985]

KocuRisko u can always fix the micro sd card by pushing it in, then put a little bit of glue that dry's in a few seconds and whenever u need to take card out. Just cut the glue. Its easy. For the rest its because u didnt use a case, i mean the scratches.

[@nasiranila19881986]

salseros1985 Yeah, I was about to. Perhaps I will eek one more year out of this phone and see what Sony produce for next year. I may be swayed if there is a deal somewhere but I'm sure if I want to, I can eek another year out of this phone. My micro sd card flap also has lost its rubber gasket.

[@djoetma]

I like the design. It's unmistakably a Xperia, and they are not made to be slick and designy but simply practical, which I like. I send back the S8. It's a great phone, but not for me. I want a 16:9 aspect ratio and some bezel because it feels more comfortable and not slippery. The Compact is too small though.

[@MrWalker1000]

thats what i went for the xz1. good reliable phone.

[@henrikjansson7908]

Two bad things with XZ1 compact: The on off button is not placed where it should be, and the flashlight is very weak.

[@mshaftenberg]

I was waiting for soo long for a new compact phone with a plastic back. Never understand the trend with glass bodies which have to be put in a case. So, Sony listened and they will be rewarded by me. After the Z3C and my Nexus 5 (both sill in use) this is my new phone.

[@Afura33]

The z3 compact was an awesome phone 😊

[@GIORGI02051986]

I got xz1 compact and i can say that this phone takes unbelievable pictures even at night but with manual mode. Automatic and manual modes are with completely different qualities. You just need to adjust and carefuly push the manual button (not on screen senson). Here is how to get great quality at night with manual mode: (turn off the flash) brightness at full, iso at minimum, ss fully down to 1, after push the capture button half to see how the light is regulated, if the picture is dark then move iso little up and still check with button, if okay then hold the button at half position and watch carefuly (do not shake the phone) frame will change once in a second and when you will see that sharpness is good with some frame, push the button fully and quickly as posible to catch that frame. I know it is not easy but with this mode pictures will have much better quality than with auto mode, at daylight taking the pictures with this mode is much easy. This phone is very powerfull, only it depends on us, like BMW which do not corrects the mistakes of a driver like mercedes, but with good driver bmw has more capabilities..

[@crronaldorooney]

Your reviews are so purposeful. Thanks for not sticking to all the bells and whistles but narrate the things that mainly matter to the daily user. Keep it up bro!

[@TechLineHD]

podagoyya thanks so much man! Glad you liked the video!

[@Umairbaig923]

Best Review so far of this best phone

[@TechLineHD]

Thank you very much!

[@ivanguenno581]

Thanks for the review. Coming out Oct 6 in France. Already pre-ordered it.

[@TechLineHD]

I G thanks for watching!

[@steve0ks]

I use Z3 compact before and upgrade it to XZ because it was broken. I love my phone now but the size is killing me; it feels so full in my pocket and too big for a long 1 hand operation. I hope I have the chance to upgrade to XZ1 compact soon.

[@adriant.7457]

So, did you upgrade?

[@Toyeboy89]

Why do all other Android phone makers think we all have huge hands? I HATE the new phones with 18:9 screens that make the top of the screen out of reach. IPhone 7 4.7" iPhone se or this for me.

[@ivanguenno581]

Nice review. I've had mine for 3 weeks now and totally happy with it!

[@Asp080]

Do u sell ur xz1c?

[@pijesz]

I have this phone. 2 days of usage from a single charge is easy.

[@guysittingonabench]

This is my next phone. I have been considering LG V20 (i know a bit too different from the XZ1C) but I just realized how this phone covers all my needs - decent camera, front mounted speakers, fantastic battery life, and reasonable form factor. (although the price difference of the LG V20 now at ~$350 vs the XZ1 at ~$500 is still really tempting)

[@vanilathasukumar8839]

I am surprised that you have failed to mention that Sony has left out double tap to wake! Considering sony does not offer features like wave to wake or active display, it is a bit awkward to hit the power button and turn on the display to check notifications.

[@TechMagnet]

give me that phone ! :p

[@TechLineHD]

please please Sir

[@tonyand8265]

Another crispy video man! I kind of like this Sony even though the design does not really change for a couple of years now.

[@TechLineHD]

thanks man!

[@MrYoumitube]

I want this phone just wished it slimmer and had a better screen. Considering XZ1 premium but I really do not need a huge screen. My Nokia of 5 years is about to die on me, I need a premuim ultracompact that will good to last me the next 3-4 years and not be so out dated.

[@magesh21890]

Sony Xperia xz1 camera quality awesome

[@andreykim2436]

Hello. Thanks for your review. Could you please make detailed battery drain test of xz1 compact?

[@tartaglino]

I'm intersting in this topic too.

[@vladmihai306]

Me too. I see all reviewers insist on the camera when we already know that it is the same camera as in XZ1 and XZ Premium. We want a battery test, maybe a side by side comparison.

[@ilya389tube]

Yes, you said about 8 hours of display time. What brightness was set in percents?

[@yatablah393]

how much will this be in Canada? probably overpriced as usual with Sony phones?

[@Alibek0910]

what to buy sony xperia xz1 compact or iphone 6s?

[@dantevergil3886]

How about xz1 compact battery life compared to s8?

[@TechLineHD]

significantly better. Have both devices

[@JAYRAY00]

Great review. I'm getting this phone. Very powerful, great battery life, awesome camera, waterproof. I would have preferred a 1080p display, and maybe 4.7", with a touch less bezel. Also 64gb on board storage. But overall it's the best on the market at the moment for my needs. The only decent high end compact smart phone. Almost perfect.

[@TechLineHD]

Thanks a lot!

[@jaime5711]

Make next year they will include a better screen. Not sure if your eyes will be able to tell the difference thou.

[@ermond012]

Hi. Could you share the stock loop (static) wallpapers of the XZ1 Compact please?

[@56777vimmm]

The storage is the only unsatisfaction of this phone

[@uttarakhandi8351]

Which is price in india this phone?

[@rymdalkis]

Is there a water test on this phone?

[@asianboi620]

Can you please put a time code?

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I wanna add the xz1 compact to my collection!

[@mikhnenkov]

Does this phone support GALILEO positioning?

[@TechLineHD]

yes

[@jfp893]

Hi Linus, sorry to insist, but have you seen Galileo sats used by he phone itself, using GPS test or an equivalent ? Galileo is not listed on the official Sony specs, and Galileo does not list the phone as compatible with their system. Sources from forums do not help either : some say it is compatible, but no one provided with screenshots or proofs from official sources... Quite disturbing ! Thanks for your great review, by the way.

[@mrssecret9587]

Anyone know if this can use the gcm10 PS4 controller mount? Or if there is any controller mount for the xz1 compact?

[@ayodiki]

It's 2019 and i'm still with it ;)

[@sayemmizan8882]

how much?

[@kawatzaki]

What's an XC1?

[@mre7917]

Great review

[@SaeedKhan-ny1zu]

Help me sir plz Sim unlock code Sony z1 compack

[@lordvader1536]

I like Sony because there of there brilliant build quality . And the sheeple won't buy them so it's cool .

[@davidc9005]

Nice video 📹! This is better than the compact... Why put a 720 screen? 1080 is a minimum these days

[@0pensourcegamer]

dave c You can't tell 720p from 1080p at this size. FullHD matters from 5" onwards.

[@davidc9005]

Dave Flynn hi I had the Sony z5 compact back in the day. That had 720 and that was the reason why I sold it. The screen was the weakness I loved the phone other wise

[@troy5568]

I'm using a 5.5" IPS LCD phone with 720p resolution and it takes me a very close look to even notice a difference. You must have some kind of eagle sharp eyes to notice some pixelation on the screen at about a phone screen viewing distance.

[@bungakemboja737]

Johnny Pigman even 2k screen,i still can detect the pixels,i think I'm not normal ermmmm

[@Funk5Punk]

You can detect the pixels because of the pentile arrangement of your display. On a true RGB panel you dont have these issues.

[@johnbasco403]

Please do review iphone 8.plus and iphone X

[@egoistwithdrawn4933]

Yeah I hit 200th like!

[@ziyaadmahomed2060]

Best tech youtuber

[@dantevergil3886]

What song at 1.35?

[@userrr6996]

on and on

[@dantevergil3886]

LunaticFDA thank you:')

[@sadladd]

Shouldn’t that title go to the iPhone 8?

[@lagatkau3831]

Okay. Next target for my next phone either sony or oneplus xD.

[@bungakemboja737]

Lagat KaU i think you should go with xz1 compact for a long time terms sake

[@BigBoi9111]

I’m really stuck here... this or the oneplus 5?

[@cemozrmak2843]

Linus Blaney if u want more support and no jelly-effect, go for xz1c and if u want an amoled 1080p panel with dual cameras, go for 1+5

[@rajapadala9399]

Really powerful mobiles from SONY. Side Fingerprint scanner is interesting. But disappointed with huge bezels.

[@Sau0791]

Raja Padala bezels are not that bad... They protect phone from falling n any damage if it slips

[@rajapadala9399]

100rabh When it is fall down from 6 feet, if it will breaks, What is the meaning of flagship. I don't agree the words bezels will survive the mobile, that will depends on material used for that mobile and gorilla glass protection used for that mobile , not on bezels. Sony XZ1 compact having 70.7% and XZ1 having 68.6% screen to body ratio, i told they should reduce bezels, atleast 80% screen to body ratio SONY should give for flagships.

[@Sau0791]

Raja Padala oh they do survive ... I have an xz and I'm using it without a case.. Don't remember how many times it hell down.. everything intact You drop a galaxy and boom.. You are doomed ... Or any bezeless phone for that matter

[@rajapadala9399]

100rabh Thats because of SONY quality manufacturing. Not bezels.

[@Sau0791]

Raja Padala i fail to believe Samsung does not produce quality product

[@WalkinNowhere]

Those lyrics though "fighting to create a song" 😂😂😂😂

[@ignas.87]

my old sony xz 145000 antutu....

[@hank5713]

Awesome review

[@TechLineHD]

Thank you very much!

[@angelguidesabbath]

But is it really worth 600 plus

[@johnsonx2426]

Robert Leal you have to keep in mind that not every year or even two years you will need to change your Sony mobile, based on my experience... Totally worth, or wait until the price drop.

[@userrr6996]

It is always good to wait for price to drop but this fone is super powerful for its compact size

[@Afura33]

I waited a year, its 300 Euro now in europe

[@0verfiend]

Afura33 still expensive in the states

[@Afura33]

@@0verfiend how much is it in the states? I got mine now for 290 euro on ebay.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great review linus

[@TechLineHD]

thanks as always!

[@CLINTROBERTZON]

For some reason I find you cute. I'm subscribing! :D

[@banzsmartable]

How antutu low

[@1invag]

Benz Ten is 205,000 low? That's the score the hz1c I tested got on the latest version of antutu, antutu doesn't show any global comparisons currently because it's such a new version

[@xzp6869]

Sony, a company that nobody appreciates their mobile phones products except sony itself. 1) Audio Department - It took several mobile phone generations before they realized that they have the poorest sound quality and very minute sound. Sony is one of the most pioneering in the audio industry but it seemed that they are not implementing it to their mobile phones. As compared to the amateur huawei or HTC etc., they have the best sound quality and loudness that people surely appreciate. Well, not until Xperia XZ1 was produced. This phone seemed to have louder stereo speakers but still not comparable to other phones having loud/stereo speakers. 2) Display Department - I cannot understand why sony used the unpopular sRGB LED display panels with a WHITE LED FILTER. Display color is dull, washed-out/faded and it looks like an old photos or videos. Sony claimed it to be SHARP DISPLAY. Oh!!! come on sony, what engineers you have? See how brilliant and punchy display in Samsung phones..... - while the other phone manufacturers profited much on their large sales, sony on the other hand struggles as their phones almost nobody wants to buy them. Go to the department stores and just look at their display on their shelves. You seldom see Sony products. 3) Hardware Department - Always use the outdated old school technology (Bulky, chunky large bezels, few sensors etc.... ) while others were almost in the 2nd generation of bezeless OLED 18.5:9 aspect ratio display panels. Correct me if i am wrong, Sony Corporation is in joint venture with JDI and Panasonic Corporation and executed a definitive agreement to establish a new company, JOLED Inc. (“JOLED”), to integrate Sony and Panasonic's R&D functions for organic light-emitting diode (“OLED”) display panels. But where is Sony nowadays? ..... The STRUGGLING sony still fight for her life in the mobile industry claiming that they have the best, like 4k HDR display etc..., but there is no benefit at all except if you use for 4k movies. The fact is, nobody appreciated their technology except sony itself. - Sony already have the bezeless 18. 5:9 aspect ratio for the last 3 years, but sad to say its just CONCEPTS (lot of them in youtube), but in reality its NOTHING to convince their customer. They might be having it as when that technology is outdated in the market. One thing I noticed is that they are in the failing stage and about to close the company and no more financial capability to finance the company. And cannot hire competitive engineers to design their products. You can't even buy any accessory in most cellphone vendors. If u ask them why? they simply answer you SONY IS A PROBLEM. Well, except if you do by online purchase which is too inconvenient.

[@dradvyrk6162]

Selfies seems to be on the soft side...anyway, nice review 👍

[@jmpetersson]

r a v e n n 4 1 1 that's a good thing though imho

[@dradvyrk6162]

is that so? i'm no expert in photography, probably i'm only at a beginner level but I hoped that the result will be a bit sharper showing more details of the skin and other objects present in the frame.

[@TechLineHD]

thank you!

[@jmpetersson]

r a v e n n 4 1 1 I mean not in point of photography but regarding my face 😉

[@マルタ-g6i]

やべぇ欲しくなる

[@Phantom-vn3nz]

Se is much better ! Better build quality , better design , smaller phone nicer to hold , much cheaper

[@cemozrmak2843]

Double G cross-platform differences, shrunken battery, awful front camera, okay its smaller but I think xz1c is the most ideal. Yes se seems more sturdy but no the daily problems (drooping, scratching) are the same

[@westdk6705]

XZ1 Compact has no HDR display :(((((

[@LiquidSnake1988]

Please play games then use smart watch 3 and let someone call you.

[@atalkingspud5494]

Sounds like lemmino

[@cristianooliveiraamaroferr4522]

Sony could you please manufactory a more powerful smartphone in terms of technology, highest memory GB ram, but (WITH THE SAME MEASURES AND PHISICAL APPEARANCE) from the smartphones presented in this video? I mean, - PHYSICALLY IDENTICAL - to Sony Xperia XZ1 (COMPACT) in order to be sold around the world! It would be definitely great!!! THINK ABOUT IT.........

[@jasonking1284]

Crap jaggy corners, rest is good...

[@IO23777]

Nothing useful that isn't on the old x Compact and the old one is more than fast enough - Keep ur money

[@tradevalue]

👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@abhyudaykrishna9714]

2 hours charging for a 2700 mAh battery? Crazy

[@narubi9]

It takes about 1 hour to charge from 0 to 80%, then another hour from 80 to 100%. It's a feature called Qnovo and it prevents battery degradation.

[@troy5568]

It charges slowly at that rate because probably 80% is more than good enough to last you a day, and it also helps prolong the phone's battery life. I usually don't top off my phone's charge to 100%, and it's been more than a year now since I'm doing it, and my phone's battery is still in perfect condition like brand new.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Great review of MEH phone!

[@rhettoracle9679]

E.N.S The fantastic thing is the huge variety of choices we all have at many price and feature levels. I have smartphones from $54 to $800 and screens from 4.5 to 7 inches. A phone that is MEH to me may be great to you, and vice versa. I'm not knocking your choice or decision, its just not a phone that meets my needs. My choice may be MEH to you. Peace

[@CSLFiero]

SAY SNAPPER

[@TechLineHD]

Snapper.

[@andmikus]

noriu :)

[@raginghippo3532]

The iPhone SE is the most powerful compact phone btw

[@sonsonch8593]

Like like 😄😄😄

[@nashvilleresident2133]

The most powerful compact phone is the IPhone SE.

[@capmendonca]

Please don't buy a Sony phone. Xperia line have SERIOUS PROBLEM of overheating, as result of that the screen POP OUT AFTER 6 months. Check videos on KZbin Xperia compacts screens popping out.

[@ayubmohammad9674]

the hell r u talking about???3 years Xperia in my hands n its still fully-water resistant...looks like new actually..typing from Xperia A2 SO-04F

[@manosl.v.e5636]

Bullshit Sony devices with serious problems with software.

[@WilliamAlexander]

Everyone needs 5.5 sorry,

[@Zupernova91]

XZ Premium has 5.5 inch screen. The bezels are huge though, I was surprised when I saw it in store, it's really big.

[@jefferylopez4030]

One handed use is important to me. The screen really shouldn't be bigger than 5" in my opinion. Kind of a waste if you can barely reach the top left especially when you are walking.

[@WilliamAlexander]

5.5 is the same size of the S5 the s8 is 5.7

[@langkahsubtil]

no, I like small phones