Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 CompactSony Xperia XZ2 CompactInternational · 4GB · 64GB · H8314
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8314
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
International · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.9Performance & Hardware 6.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.0Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
15 reviews
9.3
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Specs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact price comparison Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8314 		stores to buy Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
International · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5" 5.8"
Resolution FHD+ UHD
Usable surface 73% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.0 mm
135.0 mm
12.1 mm 		80.0 mm
158.0 mm
11.9 mm
Weight 168 g 236 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 453.018
v10 		453.018
v10
Battery 2870 mAh 3540 mAh
Main Camera 1
19 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX400 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		April 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Size
65.0 mm • 135.0 mm • 12.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
80.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 11.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 236 g
Usable surface 73 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Silver

Pink

Green
Black

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.8"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		UHD
2160 x 3840 px
Density 483 Pixels per inch 760 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.7
7.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
453.018
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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453.018
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 19 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 51200
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
8.0
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
8.2
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.770 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.680 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.6
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2870 mAh
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3540 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 40%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
5 reviews
Prices
From $ 361 --
From $ 436 --