Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Sony Mobile Communications | |
Slogan | "Perfect size. Immersive entertainment." |
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Series | Sony Xperia |
Compatible networks | |
First released | 5 April 2018 |
Predecessor | |
Front camera | 5 MP (f/2.2, 23mm, 1/5"), gyro EIS, 1080p |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz)
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Data inputs | Sensors:
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Website | Official Website |
References | [1] |
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is an
Hardware
Design and Build
The Xperia XZ2 Compact comes with the new "Ambient Flow" design, replacing the outdated "OmniBalance" that had been in use since 2013
The Xperia XZ2 Compact's dimensions are 135 mm (5.3 in) in height, with a width of 65 mm (2.6 in) and a depth of 12.1 mm (0.48 in) and weighs approximately 168 g (5.9 oz). The device comes in 4 colors: Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green and Ash Pink.
Performance
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is powered by the
Camera
MotionEye
Sony debuted in the Xperia XZs and the XZ Premium the world's first three-layer stacked image sensor with
The Xperia XZ2 Compact borrows the Motion Eye Camera from the
Triple Image Sensing technology
The Xperia XZ2 Compact has the Triple Image Sensing technology that started with the Xperia XZ as standard. It is composed of the image sensing (
3D Creator
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is also capable of capturing 3D objects without the need of a dual-camera setup, a feature that was first implemented into the Xperia XZ1. It utilizes the IMX400's built-in DRAM to offload captured data before being combined and built up in the proprietary 3D Creator application, creating a near-perfect rendition of the subject,[6] be it a face of a person, a whole head or any object the user may wish to capture. The user is then given the option to use the rendered 3D image on the included animated figures for a more creative approach or have it 3D-printed by Sony's approved 3D printing companies, all within the app itself.
Battery
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is powered by a non-removable 2870
Battery Care
The Xperia XZ2 Compact also comes with Battery Care, Sony's proprietary charging algorithm that controls the charging process of the phone through machine learning. It recognizes the user's charging habits for a certain period and automatically adjusts itself to the pattern, for example an overnight charge, by stopping the initial charging to about 80-90 percent, and then continuing it until full from where it left off the next day. This effectively prevents the unnecessary damage to the battery's cells from excessive heat and current due to overcharging, further increasing the battery's life span.
Audio and Connectivity
The Xperia XZ2 Compact is the first Xperia device that has no standard
Other connectivity options include
Software
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact launched with the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, along with Smart Stamina battery saving modes and Sony's proprietary multimedia apps.[8] Android Pie started rolling out in OTA updates on October 12, 2018.[9] Android 10 arrived to Xperia XZ2 Compact on January 6, 2020.[10]
Successor
The flagship Sony Xperia XZ3, announced in August 2018, did not have a compact variant as previous flagship models have had since 2014. In May 2019 the Sony Xperia Ace (SO-02L) was introduced exclusively for Japan and the NTT Docomo carrier, which has been called the true "compact" successor of the XZ2 Compact.[11] Unlike the XZ2 Compact, the Ace has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[12]
In 2019 Sony announced, that the whole hi-end "Xperia compact" series was dropped and discontinued, making XZ2c the last such product: The further "compact" phones are just the mid-class level.
References
- ^ "Product Specifications". sonymobile.com. Sony Mobile Communications Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ "Captivating your senses with immersive entertainment, the new flagship Xperia range takes smartphone entertainment to the extreme in a revamped design - Official Sony Blog". Archived from the original on 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
- ^ "Sony exec: next-gen Xperias to have bezel-less design". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Preston, Dominic. "Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review: Bigger doesn't mean better". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Sony Develops the Industry's First 3-Layer Stacked CMOS Image Sensor with DRAM for Smartphones". Sony Global. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Sony's new triple-layer CMOS image sensor includes DRAM". XperiaBlog. 7 February 2017.
- ^ "Sony Global - LDAC™: High quality wireless listening". Sony Global. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Sony Xperia XZ2 review".
- ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (2018-10-12). "Sony starts rolling out Android Pie updates with the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Android 10 officially hits Sony Xperia XZ2 trio and XZ3". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Ace is basically the Xperia XZ2 Compact successor we've been wanting". Trusted Reviews. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Sony unveils Xperia Ace - the Xperia XZ4 Compact that never came". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
Further reading
- Weiss, Todd R. (12 April 2018). "Sony to Start Taking Preorders for Xperia XZ2 Smartphones". Mobile. eWeek. Retrieved 2018-04-14.