Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - Is less really more?

[@xzst]

A recommendation - show the phone without the skins first, then say that you slapped on a gorgeous dbrand skin on top of it. That way people dont think the phone looks like that out of the factory and you make a product placement. Win/win.

[@faeinthebay]

Yeah, I agree. That orange skin is pretty ugly to me and Linus didn't make it clear that it was a skin.

[@AdiWasturaka]

+andrewia he mentioned that it is a skin from dbrand tho at 02:20

[@faeinthebay]

+Adi Wasturaka Yes, but he showed it for 2 minutes without making it clear that it's a skin. Viewers that left early might think it's part of the phone.

[@raisinsofdoom]

+andrewia Most of his viewers probably know by now it's dbrand. Those that don't aren't going to watch just his review. Probably.

[@AdiWasturaka]

+koneko23 i second that

[@prodigies2986]

I'm early time to be funny... Why did the console player cross the road? To render the building on the other side.

[@675-l9j]

😂

[@alexanderkbailey]

+Static Gaming AYYMD apu

[@eab12233]

that's actually a really good one +1

[@raybbo]

Youre early to copy old jokes, well done.

[@parabolicpanorama]

A really good one, but you're not early. you're on time. you'd be early if you commented before the video was posted.

[@slavevBG]

I am a Sony fan and for a reason. Sony builds what you really wants (ofcourse it's personal choice), however everything I need they put amazing focus in it. I am using the Z3 and guys... I really don't care about specs, Sony sells experience not a product. I take a shot at a pitch dark outside and I am standing there, trying to figure out what just happened, because I see stuff that I cannot even notice they are there. Furthermore... BATTERY, speak whatever you want, when sony says up to 2 days battery life in the commercial, they mean it. Another huge feature I like on my Sony is the headphones, totally different experience with the sound cancellation and i'll never go back to something different. Good review of the product. It pointed the good and bad things the phone can offer. Yes, I can make a comment on their price, however as I said, Sony sells experience, not a product. Thumbs up if you agree

[@anaglyph4360]

Couldn't agree more (can't thumbs up on youtube app for some reason)

[@FlavianFemmorte]

+slavevBG Mine just broke a few weeks ago, but on the upside its cheap as HELL to fix. A+

[@clonmult]

+slavevBG I'm liking my Z5 Compact, but this "experience" is disjointed. It popped up suggesting I install Privelige Plus, with 3 free credits. Thought the videos would appear in the main media player, but nope - only available to play via the privelige application. And the actual PP application is diabolical. Everything else about the phone is pretty good - battery life, speed, camera functionality (although the camera is held back by having no decent manual controls).

[@OptLab]

This phone has the best timeless design I have ever seen.

[@mechanicmike7954]

I just bought this in 2018 :) I use it at the gym as a music player. I can stream music or use the music library on my 128gb sd-card. It is small and relatively light. And for 150 bucks (brand new) I'm not too scared to drop or scratch it. Using my Pixel 2 XL at the gym was a bit cumbersome. I highly recommend that phone even though it won't be my daily driver in 2018.

[@billfowler8627]

just got my z5 compact. I love this Phone! it's fast, has a bright screen and fingerprint scanner in a size that's perfect for a phone!!!

[@pizzasven]

About the "It shoots the sound in ur palm" It is for if the phone is un your pocket so u hear ur notif sounds. Then it shoots at ur face.

[@LinusTechTips]

My pockets are made of cloth. Front facing speakers have no trouble penetrating them. What kind of pants do you wear? :p

[@wumpusmcgrumpusesquire6965]

+LinusTechTips Linus that orange skin looks awful, you should be embarrassed. But I know your not.

[@pharder1234]

+LinusTechTips GOTTEEM

[@l3rendd]

+LinusTechTips Shots fired

[@karkinissan]

+LinusTechTips Wont the face of the phone be pressed up against your leg? Pretty sure that'll muffle up the sound. Unless you put your phone in your pocket with the screen facing outside.

[@ImPDK]

Gotta show this video to my girlfriend! I'm kidding I have no girlfriend.

[@MBWchannel]

You're just like meeeee! being single is good for your brain.

[@thomasmizrahi]

u have no girlfrnd cuz u play minekraft. lik me. lik if u cri evritime

[@MBWchannel]

+Ta Ng I was joking brah.

[@ProjectJamesify]

+ImPDK You have a picture of your girlfriend in your thumbnail...

[@z00h]

+ImPDK don't despair because bitches ain't shit but hoes and tricks.

[@valhakun]

I'm fine with 720p (or 800p) resolution on up to 5" screens as long as it saves battery life. I wish Sony used stock OS and pushed updates at least like Motorola...

[@faeinthebay]

Sony is trying that with their Marshmallow concept. Try to sign up, or just backup your DRM partition, unlock the bootloader, and flash it yourself.

[@valhakun]

I only do that for fun and experiments with my old devices. When it comes to my primary daily phone, I'd rather have long-term official support from Google/manufacturer.

[@johmanabat3746]

+Val Hakun Their UI is almost stock OS, the closest compared to all manufacturers using non-stock. And they do push a lot of updates, almost just as fast as Samsung while updating a lot more phones.

[@valhakun]

Joh Manabat As a Nexus user, that "almost" sounds like a stretch to me. And Samsung updates... I'm not even... no.

[@johmanabat3746]

Val Hakun Well, of course the Nexii always get the updates the fastest, that's a no-brainer. If you can wait 2 months for an update, then you'll have more choices with phones. Otherwise it's just a Nexus, Moto (?) or an Apple.

[@TechSource]

Good review. Im more interested in the Xperia Z5 Premium. Dat 4k Display yo.

[@farn0153]

Hey Ed!

[@farn0153]

I love your setup wars!

[@JayWT]

+TechSource Hello Ed :)!

[@ihave7sacks]

+TechSource Dat 4K display for a select number of Sony apps . . .

[@manormuppet44]

tbh everyone who liked this did so purely because he's verified...

[@LazerLord10]

One-handed phones need to be more common. While my G4 is nice, it's just about impossible to type and even hit all the buttons without using both hands. I really wish I waited until this thing came out to upgrade, this thing looks really nice. With all the waterproof and micro-SD card-ness.

[@GotCritified]

I just love the decision making here. Whenever a company releases a cheap feeling plastic fantastic phone with changeable covers everyone is like: Nope! f.u. plastics ! we want shiny glass and metal and shit! We want premium feeling devices! But once a company delivers that they put cheap, ugly, extremly fake looking (if u use the front one) sticky bullshit to cover the premiumness that you paid for. It doesnt make any fking sense.

[@InternetExpIoder]

Also, phones only made from glass and metal usually bend. My Xperia Z1 bent a lot after just a few weeks of use, something that haven't happened to my OPO after using it for months now.

[@Luke29121999]

+Internet Exploder how the hell did you manage that, i didnt bend either of Z Ultra's

[@InternetExpIoder]

+Luke-Antra It has a weak point where the charging port is, so it bent from just having it in my pocket.

[@DonAl_Capone]

No your comment makes no sense.

[@DonAl_Capone]

+Internet Exploder nope, the oppo is shit and v. thin; so theoretically should bend more than the more thicker z1.

[@kevinblank1481]

Linus will you ever consider unconventionell bang for the Buck Smartphones auch AS chinese one or archos 50 diamond an so on? i would love to See your critic on those guys

[@kevinblank1481]

*such as

[@qerzuk]

German? ^^

[@What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names]

+GandalfforceYT you can edit your original post my dude

[@gnarly0531]

+MrCambam99 lol no one seems to know that

[@minecraft1232311]

+GandalfforceYT Yeah ik you can get a chinese phone for $170 with 3gb ram and a decent cpu gpu

[@ichbinein123]

Had my Z5c for about a month now, and i absolutely love it. Glad Linus agrees with me.

[@amusix8386]

I'm early! Better make a joke. Intel HD Graphics

[@jovandmitrovic7561]

+Amusix i laughed before i remembered i have intel graphics... ;_;

[@amusix8386]

I actually have Intel HD graphics is well....

[@MrBlackheart009]

Is this the Intel HD Graphics Club?

[@pyle90]

in tha intel HD graphics club VIP

[@kripesh101]

+Paulius mažeika I'm in

[@Ys-fo5gd]

I'm loving how alot of people are starting to show Sony love (in the mobile space)...I bought the z3 compact last year and I can honestly say BEST PHONE IVE EVER USED...waterproof, expandable memory, front facing speakers, 1 handed use and almost near stock UI...I mean cmon can't beat that ***recently upgraded to Z5 because I wanted ALL THE ABOVE + 1080p and fingerprint scanner*** good stuff bro

[@jonathanng138]

next sony Xperia z5 premium pls linus pls!!!!!

[@awesomeOM7177]

Description.

[@jonathanng138]

+omar717 no

[@awesomeOM7177]

+Jonathan Ng ?

[@Abble_7]

+Jonathan Ng don't worry i didn't read the description either but that video is coming soon

[@jonathanng138]

Thomas Smith yes XD

[@peteredie9108]

So happy your back to normal, i really felt bad for you knowing you were sick and still had to record.

[@EposVox]

The new A7sii shots are too detailed, now we're seeing all sorts of dust in your b-roll!

[@kellananakin9785]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you're bored like me atm you can stream all the new series on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my gf lately xD

[@merrickjagger1704]

@Kellan Anakin Definitely, I have been watching on Instaflixxer for years myself :D

[@donffrank]

I love it! I have the xperia z3 and I don't want to change! also I had the first generation the xperia z! still working, outstanding!

[@rsls2000]

I think RAM is LPDDR4 and not DDR3L www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/810

[@SteelmanArgument]

+shyam chari That is correct.

[@rushoffman965]

I absolutely love the intro total text, but it is the worst thing in the world when any text repeats.. But when it doesn't I LOVE it!

[@roshankeni2]

still using my z3 compact haha

[@TheMeraven]

+roshan keni same here

[@Dank_Space_Jesus]

+roshan keni Still using the Z1

[@Mikapoofs]

+roshan keni Same and still loving it, even more so when I come home after a long day to 70% up to 85% battery :D (while messaging my friend in the rain on the way back)

[@roshankeni2]

+streetdragon95 that's so true, even if you forget to charge it, there's a good 20-40% battery left for the next day.

[@narmandawidhi4366]

dude,your Grand Grand Pa is here(Xperia Z)

[@Peds013]

I took my Z2 sea kyaking for a day and it's still fine now, well over a year later! I love these Sony phones - though not so much the compacts!

[@LydiaPuppy]

Linus, everything becomes your favorite "new thing" when you get it sent to you for free, and you get to keep it.

[@jpchevron]

+Frisky You must be new here.

[@LydiaPuppy]

jpchevron I've been watching this channel for 2 years xD

[@hareeshdevendran4696]

Ludd all brands send review units for free , but I don't think Sony would have sent this phone for free or would have sponsored Linus to keep it as it's daily driver , Sony is very bad at these kind of marketing

[@imdabl]

Its really nice to see that Linus still responds to comments!

[@Johnwattson101]

linus you HAVE to tell me... did you even notice that you hit 2 million subs?

[@s8wc3]

+John wattson yes he tweeted it a while ago

[@Metroidam11]

I upgraded from and Galaxy S4 to a LG G4 and I miss the smaller screen size. One handed use was so awesome on my S4. This phone looks really awesome.

[@litebullb]

idk its kinda ugly. Anyways linus do you think you'll ever do a review on the oneplus X if you get an invite?

[@JhaveriAakash]

you don't need invites I mean, they are very common now

[@litebullb]

Jhaveri Aakash no they arent. the only way you can get one is through the invite system on the oneplus website. have you seen anyone with one?

[@JhaveriAakash]

So many. I got one for my mom. Every day in college I see like 3-4. I'm in India BTW, maybe the invites are difficult from where you are. Having said that, I'd really like to see a review

[@JhaveriAakash]

+Michael Koch yes you do

[@litebullb]

well shit hahaha. im in canada and ive been waiting for 2 months for the invite...

[@Karuvatto]

This is why I enjoyed the Xperia series, but especially love the -Compact series. I own a Xperia Z3-Compact and I don't regret it. Its water-proof rating means if I'm walking around in town trying to find a place with Maps, and it starts pouring rain on me I can still walk around using my phone without it sizzling due to the rain; But even with its water-proof rating I'm not going to go swimming with it. Technology, water proofed or not, I'm not taking any risks. Its small size may be an issue for some but that's why I love it, since my hands are small I wasn't in any means looking to compete in the Olympic Championships for Finger Gymnastics - I just wanted a phone where I could pull down the notification drawer with my thumb. "Bigger is better", on phones? Sure maybe if I want to carry a tablet to my head when I get a phone call and look like an idiot. I agree though, its size is definitely not optimal for playing games on... but I mean, we're talking about games here. On phones. A responsive FPS with twitch shooting and a wide FOV isn't exactly something I'll be playing on a phone, absolutely not. The whole PPI and its size, Linus pretty much hit spot on with. I may want to watch a movie when taking a 2 hour train ride somewhere, and it may not be the best option but at least I can watch it. The biggest thing I like about the Xperia series is that when it comes to their compact, they cut back but they don't rip you the fuck off which pisses me off when I was looking for a compact phone before I fell in love with the Xperia line. You want a compact phone? Okay, that HTC one M9 flagship phone? Here's the mini version. It's 100$ less, and everything about it is halved. Everything. Oh gee thanks, great. I saw two phones that did this. Xperia compact? For 100$ less you get 1GB less of RAM, and less battery... A good trade off for compact since you'd expect it if you were actively looking for compact. Also with the On-Screen buttons thing too, yes they get in the way with such a small display as it is; Do yourself a favor and get LMT or Pie Controls. (Whichever you fancy more)

[@vietlee4290]

Down with Turnip, Vote Potato!

[@haloshadowsnipe3014]

+Viet Lee Fuck off, turnip > potato.

[@MashedPotatonator]

Wooo Potato!!!

[@marxygaming4640]

wow you reviewed the phone very well without being bias or anything...unlike those other channels who are somewhat fan boys of other brands..good work

[@idiocracy9530]

Have the z3c and i'm pretty pleased. The long battery life and being able to use the phone with one hand are major advantages imo.

[@kongie92]

Finally a Z5 (compact) review!!!! from a tech channel I watch. Linus you should try the manual mode and than switch to night mode and be amazed by the low light performance from sony. There isn't any reviewer who know this and that is verry sad.

[@jacksputrid]

I own an iPhone XS Max and I’m going to sell it for this phone. Pound for pound at this exact date this phone is the best phone out for it’s feature and usability ratio. It literally has zero compromises and it completely functional with zero fluffs. The xs max in comparison is expensive bulky and impractical from a daily stand point because of its price point plus as a phone it can’t even fit in my pocket. If it had no bezels it would have been perfect but sony for some crazy reason has been underrated in this game the entire time

[@EnidAgnusDei]

Had a Z1 compact, fantastic little phone, really could not fault it, excellent camera, ultra reliable too, still have it and keeping it.

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Two million subs . Congrats dude .

[@Lif7ed]

I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 on Lollipop 5.1.1 and I've now owned for a year and a half, it still feels and looks premium and the good ol' steed serves me very well. I highly recommend Nova launcher with prime and Tesla notification

[@innie721]

Just wanted to point out that Linus appears to be using the older camera software - There was an update a few days ago and the start up time is quicker and UI is slightly different. I upgraded to a z5 compact from a z1 compact and the difference was huge. I'm glad it's good enough to be Linus's new daily driver :)

[@doublezeta4s]

FINALLY! Thanks Linus, I've been waiting for this!

[@meddlmann]

Bought it and love it. Especially that screen.

[@TheJordyjb]

I still use the HTC one M8(for about 1.5 years) and I still love it!!

[@Robin1436MC]

I'm a Z3 compact user and I love it! The battery life is good, the 720p screen still makes pixel practically impossible to notice, it's fast and the os isn't loaded with a ton of bloatware. One complaint: this phone is VERY fragile, I've hit it while it was in my pockets on a door knob and the entire back glass shattered. I bought a black carbon fiber dbrand skin to hide the shattered back glass but I don't think it's waterproof anymore. Also, if you want to root this phone MAKE SURE TO SAVE YOUR DRM KEYS!!! These keys are used to unlock certain functions of the camera and if you lose them, you'll never get them back.

[@MRGilD0]

I completely agree with the screen. I don't get why people want QHD or even 4k in a phone. Just uses up more battery for tbh. I guess if you can see the tiny differences and it annoys you to hell, then more power to you in getting a higher resolution.

[@mofo288]

currently own this phone, I can confirm that I get at least 5-6hours of screen on time *without* battery saver settings on.. really really pleased with this phone so far

[@Sveken]

Got the Standard as soon as it came out, love it

[@yankchef4067]

The volume rocker is perfectly placed for those of us that make phone calls, its right where you have your thumb when you are talking on the phone

[@doublezeta4s]

PS Did anyone notice at 4:50 how the left blue area was kind of moving? or it just me

[@jelva]

Yeah, I thought I was going insane.

[@farn0153]

Lol true

[@CaptHotah]

Still have the Z3 Compact in orange and love it. Best phone i ever had.

[@papes_]

Thanks Linus! Literally about to pick up its big brother tomorrow.

[@bengregoire]

I'm still rocking the Sony Z3 Compact - it's fantastic

[@Mikapoofs]

Linus where you said on the Droid you can flick gesture to activate the camera, but on the Z5 Compact you can quick launch the camera from anywhere by just pressing the shutter button for half a second or so. It's just as fast as the Droid's gesture to use.

[@corckie555]

+LinusTechTips you should still try Z3 compact, it's still widely considered as best of compact series. Back camera lens being sharper, longer battery life, less overheating, docking port for damn cheap docking station. Z5C shines with temporary performance, higher built-in storage and finger scanner, but many agree that these are not as important as Z3C pros. I've had Z3C for half a year, then Z5C for a week and now back with Z3C...

[@baoh29able]

Wow, you made a really good point about that volume rocker placement. That was the only deal breaker for me, but that makes sense. Thanks :)

[@drkaramelakimo]

a good and fair review about Z5 compact .. Good job :)

[@phasechange5053]

Have had my Z1 xperia for nearly 2 years now and it has alot of these features already. a slower processor and gpu but overall similar design and i agree its been a good phone for sure. can only imagine the z5's are a better version of this

[@jimmypuppo3965]

okay, i know they're showing the camera off in that one shot at 2:08, but holy crap the precision from that skin is insane

[@thatdamngamers]

my dad work at sony and had the z5 before it was out and i would love having one

[@firefliesburntheworld]

I just got the Z3 a few months ago. I love the Xperia lineup, been on it since the original Z but damn it's hard to keep up with these new editions.

[@LimPu]

You see that's why I have always been with Sony (or Sony Ericsson back in the days). For the past 14 years!

[@aarch64]

have a z3, Love it to death, I got 7hrs of screen on time the other day. serious battery life. really really want a z5

[@TheFutboler22]

Something I've always loved about Linus's reviews is that he doesn't simply spout the specs, say, "this is beautiful, good screen, good camera, battery is fine, 10/10!" like most other big phone reviewers do (lookin at you Androidauthority, PocketNow, and Technobuffalo). He's very clear about what he looks for in his phones (battery and usability and front facing speakers), and then reviews the phone based on how well he liked using it as he normally would use his phone. This means he's using the phone normally, so he'll actually notice the things he likes and what bothers him.Plus, his reviews are done after using the phone for a month, where the aforementioned sites use their phones for 5 days before reviewing them. Also, he's utterly unimpressed, and very consistently so, by specs, especially res, unless they translate into better user experience, something no other reviewers do. Many reviewers taste the quality of the screen primarily by ppi, then by the actual quality of the panel, caring more about resolution than anything else. Linus, though, sticks to his guns that, in his opinion, lower reses, above a certain threshold, will make no difference in daily use, and adds to his statement that more pixels =/= better screen by switching from a phone with a 2K display to one with a sub FHD res. That's standing behind your statements! Linus is hands down the best phone reviewer I've seen. And it's not even remotely his primary job!

[@AnimilesYT]

4:56 that blue cloth thing (or however you call it, you know what I mean) looks weird due to decompression at 720p, has the strange wave-ish pattern on it at 1080p and looks fine at 1440p on my 1080p monitor while watching in theater mode. I think it would be better if you didn't use that background again. it looks good for those who have a good internet connection, but others get this strange look..

[@Montblanc1986]

I'm rocking the turbo too and it's one sweet phone got a lifeproof case on it

[@quintiax]

2 years later, still having my Xperia M2... No regrets buying it though.

[@Ripskin16]

Rear speakers have their benefits. Unless you slap a case over them. If you set the phone on a surface they are designed to reflect sound out and around the device so it can be extremely loud.The way I hold mine is more of a cup so the sound reflects off my hand making it very loud.If I turn the phone over and let the speaker blare sound at my face it takes a huge reduction in amplitude as a result. That is probably why the front facing speakers are not as loud without the reflection and other things adding some boost to them.Front facing speakers could fix some of the stereo separation issues if they angled themselves 45 degrees away from the phone (landscape mode so they would aim 45 degrees to the right and left hitting your hears more from the side then dead on.

[@madfinntech]

This might be my next phone for sure. I still have Galaxy 3 and it's starting to be a bit slow side and two main features I'm looking for are easier one hand operation and battery life. I don't care about camera features, because I have actual cameras and plenty of them. Lastly it's always nice to support Sony brand, because I don't want them to go away, even though I'm not blind fanboy. So if I can naturally and for right reasons support them I'm happy.

[@YEAHMAP]

why not the z5? I don't know which of them 2 I should pick

[@AttunedFlux]

I'm with you on the screen size+resolution. Not only have they gone nuts with the larger screens, several models have gone crazy with the QHD and higher res., which is totally unnecessary for a small screen and eats the hell out of your battery. I just got my first 5.5" screen this month with the new asus zenfone 2 laser, and i must say, 5.5(6" total length) is the absolute biggest ill ever go for a phone. I almost regret getting it because of the size/weight, but so far it seems like a great phone for 200$. Id rather save room for a bulkier/thick case for extra protection!

[@reblliouspear]

Glad to hear that the battery life has been improved, my Z2's battery life is rather poor. I have stamina mode turned on, GPS off, bluetooth on, performance limitations on, and display enhancement off, yet I drop 50% in one day from just texting, and a bit of social media. It really is quite annoying.

[@Col5150]

I've had a z1, z3, z3 compact and finally z5 compact. This phone is perfect. It feels premium and actually outshines the current line of 2017 compact sonys. The xz and xz1 compacts, neither of which are waterproof or have the fingerprint sensor any more. I feel that Sony have lost their way on the compact offerings. I thought the whole point was you were able to get essentially the flagship without the ridiculous sized screen (just an opinion). The Z5 compacts only downside for me is the new frame which coating easily marks. One drop with leave a nasty looking gouge, so a cover is a must. The z3 compact frame was more forgiving. The camera is fine, not amazing but fine. I don't plan to replace this any time soon, unless Sony gets their act together that is.

[@fireflame608]

colin smith What are you on about? The XZ1 compact has a fingerprint sensor as well as waterproofing along with 2017 internals, unlike the previous compact offerings that really did miss the mark.

[@Stainless404]

Try setting the long press duration of swift key to ~200 miliseconds. Like this you can enter numbers really fast using the longpress without the additional row.

[@Joshua.R]

I had a z3 Compact and it was amazing .... until it took a light fall and smashed the screen to bits.... I would recommend this to anyone.. it's the best Compact phone in the world

[@LautaroQ2812]

I'm really glad you like it that much Linus considering the Z5 is actually not a good phone for super-priced high end 2015 product, compared to others and compared to their own predecessor Z3. If Sony is good at something, is doing their own devices "compact" versions not lack support / specs like other brands.

[@NikolaPlivelic]

Woah! 0:49 What front pocket are you referring to ?

[@DUBSmb]

I guess you'd want better vibration motors if you carry your phone in your front pocket.

[@Balay123]

It's a shame that almost no one notices this beauty. Though I only have a regular Z3, this phone (and my phone) is amazing. It's a bang for your back premium device, it has 90% of it's big brother Z5's specs. I might get the Compact versions from now on. Most tech review sites praised the Z3 Compact. I'm pretty sure this one is getting even more than that.

[@tlacuacheninjagaming4506]

I love your reviews, are the best in youtube

[@UnrealOG137]

2:04 I remembered this moment randomly a few days ago and realized its double meaning. I forgot what phone review it was in.

[@GeorgeNavarro]

Finally someone actually reviewing a device under 5". Sick of phablet reviews, wonder if I should upgrade my z3 compact :P

[@SSDragon19]

a few people talking about the skin choice for the phone. i like it. i wouldnt get orange, though orange is one of my favorite colors. i'd get black or a red instead, but the orange still looks good

[@ApplepieFTW]

finally, a GOOD phone being reviewed! THANKS! not just the phones people buy for 500 and then lack an sd slot or have bloated ui, kek

[@JordanRandall194]

Suggestion: use Minuum Keyboard. It really does take up a lot less space than standard keyboards - especially when you get familiar with using it(then you can reduce the height of it).

[@Typhoon91]

To be fair the the photos being taken where shown to be in Auto mode not in manual settings which allows you to fix a lot of those issues

[@alexvayl9410]

@linustechtips as a shortcut, if you hold the camera button, that activates the camera.

[@daxmasters]

I got one and the dbrand skin because i broke the back glass. The phone is awesome even after using it for like 3 months !!

[@Fasneocroth]

Welcome to Xperia Z Compacts. I love my Z3 Compact

[@JXEIO]

What is that game you were playing at 6:02 ? it looks really fun

[@benjefferson8609]

At first I wondered how/why you guys had your phones set to Cloverdale (4:25), because I was thinking about the Cloverdale I grew up in, in California. Then google told me about the other Cloverdale. Tripped me out for so long.

[@Praylv]

3:13 a half press camera button. Wow my 2 mpix sony ericsson had that :D.

[@JayWT]

Great review Linus! i used to be interested in the Xperia line aha.

[@deltan42]

Could you guys please clarify in future videos what sort of AC it supports? AC is anything from 750 to 1300 depending on how many spatial streams it supports, some support more than others and it would be interesting to see how much faster the higher end models are to the lower end ones that might skimp on antennas to save battery/space.

[@mr.goodname9905]

Is there the tardis beging the phone st 2:18?

[@lilcraftkid]

I got my girlfriend the z3 compact and she loves it! I gotta say...sony has really....the best prectical smartphones!

[@Derpressionator]

Got a Z3C a few months ago. Not a heavy cell phone user, so my battery lasts anywhere from 2-5 days depending on how much I abuse the wifi at home. :P

[@Cestacular]

Finally! a reason to upgrade my Z1 Compact!

[@Gsoda35]

I love my Xperia Z5 compact but because of higher ram requirement for gaming I will upgrade to Xperia 5 now.

[@ArvindG6]

holy crap the breathing edits are absolutely hilarious

[@KirisakiSylvan]

oh man, the innuendos, xD. 20 years from now, your son's gonna watch this, Linus. might wanna consider that..

[@Clesarie]

My only grip i've had with every xperia compact is the lessening of the ram from its full size version. My wife owns a z1 still I had a z3 and i've owned a z3 compact. Once this is cheaper i'll probably jump on it too.