Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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- Iuanho
- JFn
- 03 Jan 2019
I bought it yesterday and I don't have android pie update why is that pls help
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- andrei2ks
- pB%
- 30 Dec 2018
Motorola Moto X4 gets the android 9 update before the Xperia XZ1 Compact. Should i give up on buying Sony phones? Anyone wants better and cheaper. If Sony wants a price, they should make it worth.
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- AnonD-803861
- mtY
- 16 Dec 2018
MrGrumpy, 15 Dec 2018Yes, the dual SIM A3 2017 battery capacity is the same as s... moreHi. Thanks for answering. The shop i saw the dual sim version is already out of stock. And can't find it anywhere in my country or even in ebay. Seems like i have to stick to the single sim version : (.
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- MrGrumpy
- mE0
- 15 Dec 2018
AnonD-803861, 13 Dec 2018Mr. Grumpy. Any insights about battery endurance in the ... moreYes, the dual SIM A3 2017 battery capacity is the same as single SIM so if you use the dual SIM with only 1 SIM then battery life is the same.
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- Yilmaya
- npg
- 13 Dec 2018
2700 mah battery and 108 hours of endurance this means really great optimization.
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- AnonD-803861
- 0Zx
- 13 Dec 2018
MrGrumpy, 19 Nov 2018They're both excellent phones but I prefer the A3 2017 as i... moreMr. Grumpy.
Any insights about battery endurance in the samsung a3 2017 dual sim version. If we use that phone only with one sim the battery endurance would be the same as the single sim version of a3 2017? I rather buy the a3 dual sim, just in case from time to time i need a second sim slot. Thanks
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- AnonD-803861
- S4W
- 07 Dec 2018
Unfortunately i sent mine back for a refund. The speaker even in max volume on calls was to low, i couldn't ear other people. I've search in sony forum and it seems is a problem on this phone. Also the squarer corners hurt very much my hand, maybe I could solve that problem with a bumper silicone case, for people that have this phone a silicone bumper case solves hurting your hand problem? Holding this phone with one hand those square corners will get deep in your hand afternoon a while your hand hurts. :(
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- teleduardo11
- LBG
- 05 Dec 2018
compact4life, 12 Nov 2018Does this generation still has overheating problems?Not at all, XZ1 compact works smooth and cool, even after hours of use. I have it since the beggining of this 2018.
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- pef
- 26 Nov 2018
After several months of use, I find the phone fast and responsive. I can hold it in one hand, but The sharp corners make it difficult to grip at the ends single handed. Rounded corners would have been better. Very compact, fits on my pocket. Battery lasts 2.5 days with light use.
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- AnonD-803861
- mtY
- 21 Nov 2018
Ok, first impressions after 1 week of use.
Phone is fluid, quick. Battery life amazing average 7h30 sot.
Square cornes hurt a little bit typing with one hand. But maybe is my phone case (I've to buy another one ), phone is a little thick but not a big problem.
Don't like the keyboard, camera is very good (selfie Coul be better ).
I dont like the fact you can't put apps to your sd card ,other than these i like the phone is an amazing flagship phone on a compact size, last one of his kind unfortunately i think.
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- AnonD-803861
- mtY
- 21 Nov 2018
Donny, 14 Nov 2018Hi ,long battery life?Yeap average 7h30 , sot.
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- MrGrumpy
- MpN
- 19 Nov 2018
Donny , 19 Nov 2018MrGrumpy i have this sony but i thing battery fast drain yo... moreThey're both excellent phones but I prefer the A3 2017 as it's more useful for me.
- I like the A3 always-on display because it tells me what kind of notification I have just by looking at the phone. XZ1C has flashing LED but you have to pick up the phone and switch it on to see what the notification is for (email, missed call, WhatsApp, SMS, etc.)
- The fingerprint sensor on the A3 is at the front. This means I can unlock the phone when it's on the desk without having to pick it up. The fingerprint sensor on the XZ1C is quicker and allows for up to 5 prints to be stored but if it's on the desk, it's a little more awkward to unlock.
- Camera on the A3 is much better. The XZ1C camera is good for low light photos only. For everything else, the A3 camera is much better.
- I like the stock Samsung apps. The email client is nicer than the XZ1C and at least the A3 comes with a proper file manager. The A3 has other useful tweaks like being able to answer calls with one tap instead of swiping and a proper blue light filter. The XZ1C blue light filter has to be enabled via a small ADB hack and even then it doesn't work properly (which is why Sony disabled it in the stock firmware).
- The A3 is a bit nicer to hold. It's glass front and back slimmer and has rounded corners whereas the XZ1C is smaller overall but plastic and sharper corners and a bit thicker.
However, if any of the below is important to you, then the XZ1C is clearly better:
RAM (XZ1C has 4GB)
Flagship specs
Android updates (XZC1 has Android Pie and more timely updates)
Storage (XZ1C has 32GB)
Stock Android
Size (XZ1C is a few mm narrower and shorter but a bit thicker)
Battery life for both XZ1C and A3 is excellent though. I get 2 days heavy use from both but Sony software is more intelligent to condition the battery so it lasts for more charges.
If you have a battery drain, check the battery settings for apps that are not being put to sleep or running in the background.
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- Donny
- 0xR
- 19 Nov 2018
MrGrumpy i have this sony but i thing battery fast drain you thing samsung galaxy a3 is the better than xz1 compact?
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- MrGrumpy
- 0Fk
- 17 Nov 2018
Donny, 14 Nov 2018Hi ,long battery life?Yes, battery life on the XZ1C is excellent.
Overall though, I still prefer the A3 2017 as a small compact; great battery life, always-on-display, better camera, nicer software (don't like all the Google rubbish), easier to use fingerprint scanner. The only thing the XZ1C really has going for it over the A3 2017 is the 4GB RAM and Android Pie. I can live with the 2GB that the A3 offers on Oreo.
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- Donny
- 0xR
- 14 Nov 2018
Hi ,long battery life?
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- Anonymous
- AJr
- 14 Nov 2018
Brynn, 12 Nov 2018Carphone here in UK just dropped it to £199.99 sim free.If picture taking is important to you then go elsewhere.
As a phone unit it's got a solid battery.
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- compact4life
- QPU
- 14 Nov 2018
Vulpiculus, 14 Nov 2018I had the Z5 compact, that was really overheating often. No... morethanks! that's exactly what I have now - Z5 compact that you can fry eggs on and looking to upgrade
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- Anonymous
- MpN
- 14 Nov 2018
Does the new Android Pie have the text magnification bubble when moving the cursor? What about night light?
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- Vulpiculus
- MxM
- 14 Nov 2018
compact4life, 12 Nov 2018Does this generation still has overheating problems?I had the Z5 compact, that was really overheating often. Now I have the XZ1 compact and no overheating problems so far.