Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
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Sony Xperia Z1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z1
Better display
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 483 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 73.5 | 64.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) | 20.7 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2870 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 110 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 850 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 13 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 135 | 144 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.1 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 65 | 74 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, April | 2013, September. Released 2013, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - all versions |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C6903, C6943 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and Sony Xperia Z1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z1 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z1 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20.7 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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