Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review

[@ibrahime3194]

I hope Sony continues releasing compact phones. Those large phones are just too ridiculously big to carry around and fit in the pocket. More compact phones please!

[@TheHolyPete]

anything bigger than a compact phone, buy a tablet xD

[@rebelusa6585]

you correct, i like small phone, fit in pocket better. especially if you work down on factory floor.

[@Couyou]

And here we are, not a single phone in over 3 years released with a

[@AshutoshYadav008]

I liked how he showed the speed of fingerprint sensor using a mirror. Most reviewers keep twisting the phone which is ridiculous.

[@johnsonx2426]

I know many people might not agree, but for me this is the best smartphone released in 2018 even better than its bigger sibling.

[@mr.potatoguy4216]

Ali Bashir I still prefer the XZ2, but I kinda agree.

[@Genzey]

why is it better than s9?

[@mr.potatoguy4216]

Genzey Boss I think these are the main reasons Xz2 compact is better than s9: - Xz2 compact is 250€ cheaper, and this is the key factor. - Faster in use and better performance (watch some speedtests) - Better battery - Literally the only compact sized flagship. - FAR better software with faster software updates than samsung for 2 years quaranteed. - 1080 slow mo. - The screen has to be the best lcd ive ever seen. - Isn't boring like the s9 (but this is just my own personal opinion) Although samsung does have the 3.5mm headphone jack, possibly a better screen and better lowlight camera. Overall Xz2 compact is better for the money in my opinion.

[@whoever_81]

I would *100% agree* if it maintained the previous XZ design and minimized bezels.

[@mr.potatoguy4216]

T. O. It's kinda ugly, but I've handled it and its quite comfortable in hand

[@jamesw2831]

If it had a headphone jack...it would have been perfect. It is a shame how close the Compact nailed it. From build quality, to speakers, to performance and then to ruin it with the lack of the headphone jack.

[@dr.strange6458]

James W. I'm still waiting for a good replacement from my Z3 Compact, but nothing worth it.

[@jamesw2831]

Wade B the XZ1 might be the choice.

[@adriant.7457]

Wade B don't you have issues with your z3c? I just have with mine. :-SS Like LCD come unglue, and blue parts of the lcd not working. :-(

[@RePlay7575]

I had exactly those problems with my z3c. It was covered by warranty so they fixed by replacing the display but the glue gave up 8 months later again. I'm using a xz1 compact now, so far I'm happy.

[@adriant.7457]

Everything good with XZ1 Compact? :D I heart a lot that it is good. Any issues that you are aware of with the phone? *being from your own experience, rumors or the support forum? :D

[@victor.boechat]

this design made me wish buying the xz1 compact, which seems prettier now that sony gone curved. i like the brick better.

[@JahidulIslam-em8xb]

Yeah Victor boechat

[@pootnannies]

same. for some reason the edgier design appeals to me more.

[@rahulrajrai1996]

same, but the lack of performance on xz1 compact makes me wants to but xz3,only if i'd the money

[@onepantsman7947]

I thought people hated Sony for their same ol' design every year, you guys are confusing me.

[@JuanSinMiedo441]

I have both. Love both 😄 xz2's more comfortable to hold though

[@Tamtalas]

Everyone is crying about design and everything, but show me another company that does flagship stuff in phone this small

[@kaylekutkind]

Apple xD

[@Tamtalas]

That SE was a joke, you can say whatever you want

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Exactly I want a phone that has a small ass display like this with an 18:9 screen

[@ektasix]

iPhone X

[@notstarboard]

5" is not compact :(

[@nillisch]

I saw this in the store yesterday and the polycarbonate back does not feel cheap to me. Personaly I like it better than the shiny back of the normal xz2, which leaves fingerprints as well. Overall I liked the built quality, it felt sturdy and not cheap. The biggest complaint for me is that the battery is quite small, would've loved a 3000mah or bigger battery. Also unfortunate that there's no jack, but in my country it's paired with a Sony wh-1000xm2 if you preordered the phone, which is said to be one of the best bluetooth headphones of today, so I think I won't miss the jack too much.

[@GickelsGaming]

Been using this phone for over 2 years now! Verizon in the US. took a little bit of time to figure out why i wasnt getting certain stuff to work, but it was Visual Voicemail that was causing some issues, so i turned it off and its good to go. incredible phone and an ABSOLUTE TANK (with case). this phone is DUR-A-BLE as can be. i go swimming with it all the time, i drop it off of my bed onto hardwood ALL the time, i weld too for a living and its survived the hardships of that as well. battery is getting worse, but not horrible. 5am-530pm and using bluetooth headphones and pandora all day from data, before needing a charge up. the camera is fantastic too. MORE SONY COMPACTS PLS!!!!

[@coolquitepowerful]

I dropped mine more than 10 times in 5 years around 1 meter distance from bed table and while standing however only issue is battery drains quickly now otherwise it's still working as new

[@nvc.]

Awesome phone. Its amazing wow this is the only true flagship phone that is compact.. really nice..

[@jortuspelatus7364]

Will always looked stone in his past reviews. Glad he has improved alot.

[@jhey2012]

I have this one and i still admire this compact gaming phone

[@MrNecropodo]

I Still want one of this. Sadly they never sale it on my country.

[@kauegetulio]

I never comment in any youtube video, but your video is so fucking good Mr. Liu Kang, All the reviews should be like that, talking about everything you need to know about the product before you buy, not only of personal impressions. I decided to buy this cellphone because of it. I was looking for a small flagship for years, thank you very much and keep doing the good work! Already subscribed in your channel, thank you again!

[@gocofamily6086]

Love it when you play hard rock to test the speakers on the phone

[@Knightstorm12]

As beautiful as the larger phone is the compact appeals to me more. I just wish OEM's would get it through their collective heads that we want the 3.5 mm port for our wired headsets...

[@1366solar]

Wireless is the future, besides in some countries it comes with a free Sony WH-1000XM2 headphone.

[@Knightstorm12]

1366solar perhaps but for now wired headsets in general are superior to wireless in terms of audio richness and more importantly no need for recharging or need of batteries because it uses the cell phone itself for that , no need to pair it with the cell phone or each other and I already know the pluses for wireless so until the wireless headset's battery life can last as long as a cell phone's battery bank to me its an inconvenience I'd rather not have to deal with

[@richardhawk7758]

Actually, if these companies had reason to believe that the lack of the 3.5 port was losing sales, they wouldn't be removing it. The "we" in your case is seemingly a minority whether you like it or not.

[@NSS7]

Sony is still the king of compact phones. Finally i will upgrade from my old Z3 Compact.

[@jondonnelly3]

It has LDAC support, which means lossless HD Audio streaming to compatible headphones. It sounds spectacular.

[@rajamrifqi5764]

This might be the phone that i will buy from sony after a while. Cant wait for the official release in my country

[@foei9177]

Rifqi Harahap sony indonesia has been out from the cellphone market so you might need to buy from an online shop instead

[@kevbuenaventura9425]

Rifqi Harahap me too

[@MrChrisgabber]

for me it is the opposite,with the xz2 compact the sony compacts are dead for me.

[@1366solar]

I'm pre ordering this one, comes with a free Sony WH-1000XM2 headphone in my country.

[@kevbuenaventura9425]

1366solar that's great! 😭 I'm so jealous with freebies.

[@sreamengkuch7930]

There is no reason to dislike your video (b)

[@shatalizer9458]

Whoever is unhappy about the design, just go for a chinese phone with the ugly notches. I'm amazed by people who consider iPhone X design great, that is one of the ugliest phones I have ever seen. Sony's old square phones look much more attractive.

[@kirbyswarp]

Almaz Batayev Yeah I think I will go for a Chinese phone: something like the vivo apex when that hits the market.

[@leonro]

kirbyswarp That won't hit the market, as it was just a concept. Those things might eventually get released in a few years, but now is not the time you'll see something like that.

[@kirbyswarp]

Slippy Toad No they said they are actually making it. Until then, I'll use my REAL Sony phone.

[@nvc.]

kirbyswarp yes.. cus vivo is such a great brand.. i will trust them my money ;)

[@nvc.]

Almaz Batayev i agree with you

[@AlexLopez-eu1jw]

It's about time there's a small flagship. I miss having a small phone with some horse power. I love my Note but, it's nice to have a phone that small with just as much potential in mah pocket!

[@JonniP1]

I got this phone for 300 euros (new) It feels really good in hand, thickness doesn't bother at all.

[@serge2cool]

KILLER intro music! One of the best I've heard in YEARS!

[@serge2cool]

To add to this, it sounds like Phoenix Wright music, it's got some good style to it xD

[@minovulpio176]

The best compact phone.... Still in the 2019!!!

[@niveditachaudhary7891]

And in 2020?

[@tonyvercetti8056]

@@niveditachaudhary7891 even xz1 and xzp is still good

[@niveditachaudhary7891]

@@tonyvercetti8056 xz1 is compact but it's battery seems to have really short life and xzp isn't compact😅 anyways thanks for the help!

[@Afura33]

@@niveditachaudhary7891 I do agree, I have the xz1 compact and the battery is the worst of all the Sony compact phones I had.

[@Ys-fo5gd]

Original iPhone ---> iPhone 4 ---> iPhone 5 {Realized they will never change} ---> Galaxy S4 {WORST INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID} ---> Nexus 5 {redemption phone} ---> Z3 Compact {BEST PHONE I've ever owned} ---> Xperia XZ {@ this time I thought i wanted a "big" phone} ---> Pixel XL {@ this time I thought I missed stock} ---> Pixel 2 XL --- > Pixel 2 {lost in overhyped "stock" sauce} ---> iPhone 5s ---> now...XZ2 Compact {Why? Z3C Nostalgia?} Btw epic shot @ 01:11 Thanks for the video...needed SOME visuals lol

[@ERiCDrAyViN]

No headphone jack? That's like a ps4 with no controller. I moving from Sams to Sony and it looks like XZ1 compact is what I will get.

[@ShaniAce]

Lol not really. Not even close. You need the controller for the initial set up of the PS4 and for most games. But you don't need a headphone jack do fully utilize a smartphone. Just buy good BT headphones and be happy. Perfect sound and no (humanly noticeable) lag.

[@sublime_tv]

A better analogy would be like a ps4 without an ethernet port and just uses wifi instead. Unless you're an audiphole or listen to MIDI, I don't think you'll notice a huge difference.

[@skyworks1621]

This just might be my next phone. Finally a good small phone which you can use with one hand. With nova louncher this would be great.

[@RedzaImran]

I'm still trying to find a midrange phone with that size but it's pretty hard

[@irmaztamal21]

1:25 that guitar solo is awesome....🤘

[@ivanguenno581]

I like it. Not bothered by the relative bulk of the phone. I like this kind of back way more than glass. The dongle is fine , that’s really much ado about nothing. I’ll most likely wait a few months for the price to drop a bit, but I have no doubt this phone will replace my iPhone SE.

[@NachoCheeze]

Just used this phone in black in tmobile. I was very sceptic about the design and thickness ( I have z5c) but this phone really does look amazing and it's still very compact. It feels very well made and solid and it's great to hold. Screen is great, and the phone is very fast... I pre-ordered

[@DreamingSpanish]

The 4k video is not smooth at all though. If you look at it frame by frame you'll see it's skipping frames.

[@makalayp6689]

Mine is 1 yr old now. Still love it.

[@ZeeNasir1]

This is best compact buy in 2023

[@Infernox-tg6ky]

What about the battery ?

[@traders_pov]

@@Infernox-tg6ky good enough for a 'phone'

[@chrisdavis6853]

In my area Verizon wireless is my only option, I've wanted a Sony compact for years and now this one is rumored to be available on Verizon! Can't wait to try it out, wish others made compact flagships. Good job Sony.

[@QS17]

So I liked the review except the video stated that there was no headphone jack. You guys messed up on the part that you can plug in headphones to the adapter it comes with by not mentioning it. And seemed like it mislead a lot of people in thinking they can't use headphones! Hope you guys see this comment and thumbs it up so people know. I just got this phone and it's a beast!

[@Trin2816]

Start from 1:43 and read what you said again.

[@QS17]

@@Trin2816 why would I need to read what I said again, I wrote it. How about you read all the comments with the people who think you cant plug headphones in and tell them that too. So he said dongle and explained it so briefly that I missed it too. And not everyone knows what that is, I probably wouldn't if I didn't had the phone already.

[@Trin2816]

I don't need to read the comments. I actually listened to and looked at the video. I'm not sure how anyone can miss him mentioning the dongle, plugging it in and having headphones plugged into it.

[@Corad4]

Dongles are a big no for me since they wear out the port faster because you're now wearing out the usb-c port teice as fast.

[@QS17]

Never heard of a usb port going bad.

[@kushal18e]

Amazing review GSM ARENA 😍

[@Ivanhoe-vd9zq]

My Xperia XZ2 Compact served me well for few years but all of a sudden the internal Mic failed and so I can speak only through the loudspeaker and videos without audio , from the Net I determined numerous people gone through this problem . Any suggestions ?

[@erwinc.9117]

I used to hate having no headphone jack. However, I found that I really only use two pairs of wired headphones, so one dongle for each wouldn't be too much of an issue.

[@Corad4]

It's more of an issue for people who use studio audio equipment, like me.

[@MatoVuc]

Not only did they change the fingerprint sensor from the wonderful side mounted, power button integrated to the rear mounted circle, but also no 3.5mm jack... I guess my Xperia Compact streak is over.

[@TheHolyPete]

ive had mine for 1-2 years and ive loved it, i agree the jack has been the only thing ive missed on mine but it might be part of keeping the phone fully water resistant. only complaint i would like fixed on the next edition is the charging cable, has become unstable and the connection seems loose. it might be a issue caused from dust and dirt, but i would really love a ''smarter solution to the charging. wireless charge would make this phone my life companion except for better spec upgrades =)

[@elon8595]

Your review is way better than phone arena

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

I've been wanting to replace my Note 3 for a while, and this phone has been on the top of my list since its initial rumors. The headphone jack getting dropped is a downer, but there really aren't many options for a sub-5.2" phone. I think this is the one for me!

[@Putre25]

Maybe it is worth mentioning that while the phone supports fast charging, you don’t get a quick charger in the box. It’s a standard 5V, 1.5A plug.

[@KenshinUshiroda]

It's about the only flagship phone that would fit in my pocket. Sold!

[@M0J0_o]

I like that you're wearing your Martenitsa :P Nice reviews!

[@amarrajjagessar4965]

I like the XZ1 design better... XZ2 is way too round...

[@Life_Is_Adventuree]

01:23 what title is that music.?

[@frankfeng2701]

Please do an XZ2 compact vs Pixel 2 review.

[@norlan2706]

thanks love the review and your accent is impressive.

[@notstarboard]

Best part about this phone? XZ1 compact is $400 now. That'd be my upgrade if my phone died tomorrow. No jack, no buy.

[@Niblauss]

@gsmarena could you please inform me if they have changed the resolution for the 120fps slow motion video recording, or is it all the same as ever (120fps @720p)? And 240fps?

[@BrbZrk_2]

Aníbal Évora definately no 240fps untill new camera isp (i think end of the year flagship or next year) 120 at 1080p i dont know. Honestly almost certain not.

[@Niblauss]

Recep Metin Erdem yeah.. Probably neither are present... 🙄

[@TheMultijesus13]

Finally a decent screen resolution. I see it fitting the xzc2 fine.

[@hurontoikiy7036]

Wai wai wait, are you the guy behind GSM ARENA??

[@shevevero5284]

The best compact phone!!!

[@h2n629]

5 inch is not compact,friend

[@carlosguerra3220]

Thanks for the review of Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact! But the quality is 360p :(

[@amirnazhan]

carlos guerra why?

[@michaelmatosz1603]

Few questions:Does the Sony XZ2 have that Sony click sound are you use the phone? I always like that sound. Also is there a notification LED light that blinks like the Samsung phones? And you can change the colors? Finally is there a always on display option like the Samsung’s have? Sony XZ2 or iPhone X?

[@tech.gate.28]

That intro was sick.

[@joe3001]

Which city is that? 4:57

[@ruderabbit797]

didn't talk about buggy programs, compatibility with networds, or if bloatwear aps can be fully removed/deleted.

[@ArnavKathuriapersonal]

When will it release in india

[@wanlal1151]

i got this for 60usd and it's wonderful as my second phone

[@Resvaniq]

thanks for reviewing xperia xz2c cause i can buy it

[@sandramesa5056]

Thanks for the video! I have an Xperia Z5 Compact since 2016 and it is starting to fail. I'm thinking about this XZ2 Compact as a good candidate to replace it. I love small phones. Would you recommend this one, or would you suggest another option now?

[@ceejaykaliber4898]

which is bigger in size xz2 compact or z3compact? i still love the design of z3c🙁

[@DLKReacts]

I want to buy this phone and I have a question: do you have (black or grey) side bars when watching youtube or when playing games?

[@schonsospaet22]

I miss Sony Cell phones on the market!

[@ShaniAce]

Nice to see someone else using Opera. :) And why does the launcher look a lot like Nova Launcher? Anyway, everything about the phone looks great! I actually only started considering it because it fits into a Boxwave keyboard case (designed for the iPhone 6), but the more I learn about this phone the more I'm certain it's even a good choice on its own.

[@passionflower730]

the earphones plug into the adaptor which plugs into the phone so Yes the earphone do work you can plug earphones in it...

[@nclsv]

Can't find this device in the FitBit supported devices list. Is that even posible this cannot pair with a FitBit? ( www.fitbit.com/devices )

[@rongortler789]

What does IP 65/68 mean? I know what's an IP certification, but 2 in 1 phone?

[@Cooper076]

Ron Gortler i guess 65 for dust and 68 for water

[@rongortler789]

But, if the left digit is the dust resistance, how is 6 better than 6? And does it mean the phone is still water resistant?

[@ksgoh_]

Ron Gortler IP65 when you remove the sim tray, IP68 if you didnt remove it.

[@rongortler789]

KS Goh oh, thank you very much!

[@rajlovinglife]

Dust and water resistance.....

[@ridercun1]

hi, is this model has Ir Blaster for aircond remote control function?

[@denberg3303]

Thnx for the review! Realy helped me a lot! Cool to see ratt's round&round in the review 2! Lol Keep up the cool revs!

[@nikicolemont5620]

you look like, lui kang from the mortal kombat movie !!!

[@pabloricardo345]

Its a little brother

[@Apollon8rylos1954]

It is a shame that Sony has removed the headphone jack. They are making one mistake after another.

[@motormusic1]

What is the game at 3:09 please?

[@anthonyparks23]

Can anyone confirm if the new xz lineup is overheating when using the camera like previous xz models?

[@EmmanuelFriday-em8dl]

What is the name of that car racing game you just played.

[@alteisen99]

proprietary dongle?

[@jonathandiaz1701]

Will be available in USA with Verizon? How much ? 899.00 ?

[@krishnasuresh2080]

Is the resolution ans size fine for vr ?

[@Anky_007]

I wonder when will Sony make a Perfect Mid-Ranger Phone with Powerful Specs like 4000 or 5000mAh battery with snapdragon 625/630/660/710 Imagine A Xperia phone with 4GB/64GB , 4000mAh Battery , 6.0 Screen , bezel less , 13+5Mp , 8+5Mp cameras , Android P and with all this Powerful specs the price will stays at 12K to 18K

[@noc44]

Nah, too chinese, won't happen

[@edibadea1617]

hello i can see on youtube 1080p60fps?

[@challenger3081]

No headphone jack ? ..... PASS

[@adlisantoso7485]

LmaoLoLxDhehe but it had converter

[@mastripyanputro2803]

no headphone jack, no ois, yes, pass!

[@muzsyam3621]

muhammad taufan yoga pratam EIS sony version much better then OIS LOL .

[@mastripyanputro2803]

for the "Flagship" label like sony xperia "X" series, EIS is not enough bro.

[@muzsyam3621]

muhammad taufan yoga pratam have you compare EIS sony version with OIS samsung devices? .

[@Sr.D]

If only they have fit a headphone jack on it and usbc to hdmi it would be my next phone.

[@SleeperHonda]

xz1 compact is the last Hurrah of the real Sony phones.

[@ueki513]

Can't seem to find the headphone jack anywhere. NEXT >>>

[@anas7412]

what im thinking for coming compact sony phone, sony should keep the xz1 compact design. keep the size, but just make it bezel less as to make it 5 inch screen, and upgrade to 64gb storage, and keep the headphone jack, and increase batt up to 3000mah, keep the dual speakers, make fm radio available, make the fingerprint at the side, but make it as active fingerprint. thats the downside in xz1c - its not active fingerprint.

[@Moth665]

I stay with my 5t, but i wish Oneplus make a compact phone just like the xz2 compactor the iphone se. So if Oneplus designer is watching this, PLEASE PLEASE make a compact Oneplus PLEASE!

[@pczarn]

This is still a phone so why there is no word about telephone features, reception, microphone, speaker and wi-fi peformance.

[@pwnpotatooriginal]

are you wearing a martenitsa?

[@q432112]

Release date in US?

[@SV-je2rf]

Let them urgently make an XZ3 Compact of exactly the same size and with wireless charging.

[@EnjoyTour9]

Is there any way to install gcam on this device????

[@deondrajoseph8245]

I have a iPhone 7 it’s crack going phone shopping this week that’s why I’m here

[@DaanBrandt]

I just want an even bigger battery which is possible since the width is less then other phones. And Oled to bring down the battery use even more.

[@indrajbo7682]

yay! more xperia review..

[@divyansh14feb]

4:37 a killer. Definitely

[@ayoub_boussetta_djob]

When a 5 incher became "compact" in 2018, no more room for single-handed usage ..

[@metroid209]

It's honestly not that much bigger than an xz1 compact. It's just slightly taller.

[@jasonism123]

only Sony seemed to understand what other people need -- smaller, pocketable phones!