Sony sends out MWC invites, Olixar publishes Xperia XZ4 Compact cases

16 January 2019
Comments from a Sony Mobile exec promised a much better camera experience, likely hinting at the big Xperia XZ4.

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  • 16 Jan 2019

Eldamri, 16 Jan 2019Yes, I have thought of that too. since sub 5" screens are i... moreThey do not like the reddish screen from samsung.
They prefer the blueish from LG..

LG also provide 10bit, Samsung only 8

    AnonD-803861, 16 Jan 2019Man sony is just on the mobile business for sports. They... moreThey actually release one compact a year...

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      • xCA
      • 16 Jan 2019

      AnonD-793004, 16 Jan 2019Poor SONY. Still sticking with those big ass bezels. Appare... moreDo bezels stopping you to have "quality" smartphone experience? Can you please elaborate the difference in terms of features between your "bezel-less" phone and this phone? Enlighten me please :) lol

        Yes, I have thought of that too. since sub 5" screens are ideal at 720p max. Sony should make a midranger and maybe call it a "mini" without design compromise.

        4.7" 720p Amoled (maybe 18:9 ratio)
        Make it thicker 9-10mm with 3000mah+ battery
        4GB RAM
        64GB ROM



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          • 16 Jan 2019

          sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2019If the XZC is really coming, I don't care if it has midrang... moreYou can switch to an XZ1 Compact when your XA2 bites the dust. Released in 2017 =/= bad. And by that time, unless it somehow becomes a highly collectible item, it will be discounted to the ground (I bet 250 bucks, easy!).

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            • Anonymous
            • HrQ
            • 16 Jan 2019

            maybe that phone looking like xz4 compact is actually the new XA3.

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              • Anonymous
              • PE3
              • 16 Jan 2019

              LOL, 16 Jan 2019And it's precisely because of that attitude that Sony is su... moreAs I'd business as simple as you say . Apple should fire Tim cook and hire you .

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                • mtY
                • 16 Jan 2019

                LOL, 16 Jan 2019And it's precisely because of that attitude that Sony is su... moreMan sony is just on the mobile business for sports.
                They could even only release one compact model per year that would not close doors and still sell .

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                  • Anonymous
                  • LQv
                  • 16 Jan 2019

                  Premium

                  4K HDR OLED 12bit calibrated by CalMAN with DELTA = 0
                  4200mAh
                  8K recording
                  256Gb
                  Dual Selfie
                  5G
                  Aube 2.0
                  HDR much stronger than Pixel

                  Only $1250

                  I am so in love .... Cheaper than iphone Max

                  I hope it comes in blue like xz4

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                    • AnonD-803861
                    • mtY
                    • 16 Jan 2019

                    Ok seems like xz4 c is coming out after all. Just hoje they release it worldwide and not only in Japan .

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                      • Anonymous
                      • LQv
                      • 16 Jan 2019

                      LOL, 16 Jan 2019Looking at that Olixar case I deduce that the XZ4 will have... moreImx664 (48MP 1/1.8") , not imx586 ( no DRAM inside , also smaller)

                      Sony Mobile get excusive sensor .. Of course they would never accept a sensor that is used inside a crap Redmi.

                      Sony also makes exclusive sensors forApple and Samsung Mobile

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                        • Anonymous
                        • LQv
                        • 16 Jan 2019

                        sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2019@LOL They didn't explicitly say that they won't be makin... moreOutside Japan, ppl no longer wants small screen.

                        It is not worth to bring a device to any country if you end up selling 1000 or less.

                        Ppl now spend much more time on messengers, it is bard to type on small screen. Ppl use a lot Youtube and Netflix on phones.

                        I watch many NFL videos ( mainly highlights ) on my 5.2" 16:9 ... Sometimes youtube..

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                          • Anonymous
                          • QW4
                          • 16 Jan 2019

                          IMO, a powerful compact has higher placement than night's bread

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                            • pFU
                            • 16 Jan 2019

                            @LOL

                            They didn't explicitly say that they won't be making compact phones anymore. That dude from Sony only said that they are interested in more screen real estate. So maybe the renders for the compact aren't true and they are making new one. I have hope. An I hope it won't be Japan exclusive.

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                              • 16 Jan 2019

                              sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2019If the XZC is really coming, I don't care if it has midrang... moreReports suggest that Sony won't be releasing any compact phones... there are too few users like you to economically justify their continued production.

                              And Sony has been downsizing its phone business over the past several years, cutting costs whenever possible to minimize loss.

                              We shall see what happens at MWC 2019.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • gV4
                                • 16 Jan 2019

                                "Autofocus" "Ultimate Experience" hahahhaa

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                                  • IWQ
                                  • 16 Jan 2019

                                  Looking at that Olixar case I deduce that the XZ4 will have either the IMX586 48MP camera sensor, or the IMX607 38MP one (which Huawei P30 is reportedly going to have).

                                  Just one big camera, no need for dual/triple cameras. Maybe the same sensor will make its way to other flagship phones, whichever brand with a superior postprocessing will win.

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                                    • pFU
                                    • 16 Jan 2019

                                    If the XZC is really coming, I don't care if it has midrange or flagship specs. I will buy it, because there is a shortage of compact phones out there. I'm currently using the XA2 and it's too big. I can't hold it comfortably or operate it with one hand/thumb.

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                                      • IWQ
                                      • 16 Jan 2019

                                      QotrO, 16 Jan 2019Sony is the original and no need for them to following the ... moreAnd it's precisely because of that attitude that Sony is suffering in its mobile business.

                                      If not for the profits made in its other business divisions, Sony Mobile would have closed shop long ago.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Mpx
                                        • 16 Jan 2019

                                        Autofocus ultimate experience... What we need more than pixels and the number of lenses on the phone?

                                        Seriously, as predicted the compact form factor is much much more better and sophisticate than the tallboy XZ4...