I use xperia 1 iii as primary phone. Took my old xz2 compact and still lovin it. While my 1 iii geta a good deserved charge, i use now my xz2 compact to browse social media or play some brain damaging games
Coming back to this phone in 2023, I only noticed the AOSP Open Device program for several Sony phones*. It turns out that Sony rolls out Android 12.0 binaries for this phone. If you think about it, Sony can officially roll out a fourth OS update to this phone. I don't mind this AOSP program thing since I used to flash custom ROMs, but most average consumers don't do that kind of thing.
Also, I'm still baffled by this phone's battery endurance rating to this day. It has no right to achieve the exact score as the bigger 5.7" XZ2 that sports a bigger battery capacity. If not for the extra 1.0 mm body thickness, this phone would have a lower score than the XZ2.
*https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/latest-updates
2023 still use it as a primary phone. battery life is good enough, i got screen on time 5hr for social media use such as youtube, netflix, facebook, and then for gaming only 3hr.
Note7 owner, 20 Jun 2022Galaxy S22, I have the Sony XZ2 Compact and it's not 2022 standards. Doesn't even su... moreonly if ur get japanese version
One of my all-time favorite phones. The size, the battery life, the fantastic camera, even the SD 845 chipset inside is still a very capable SoC that can handle pretty much most apps and games nowadays but keep in mind, this isn't a gaming phone per se.
Why won't smartphone companies make compact sized phones nowadays?
Its superb..... After using since 2019 its still awesome. I love the camera and de compact nature of the phone.. Battery is still ok.. I think when ot comes to quality and originality z sony is de best.. Far better than Samsung and Apple.
Note7 owner, 20 Jun 2022Galaxy S22, I have the Sony XZ2 Compact and it's not 2022 standards. Doesn't even su... moreI use button navigation
Gestures are not user friendly experience
Ray, 21 Oct 2022For those who love compact and durable phone for daily use, this is one of the best. been usin... moreWe're all hoping for this.
Even if it is a limited edition phone and only on pre-order. The only alternative is iphone 13 mini.
For those who love compact and durable phone for daily use, this is one of the best. been using this since 2019 and still punching these days. I hope there would be another kind of this with bigger RAM and slightly bigger battery
It's crazy to think that Sony can give bigger battery than the Google Pixel 4 and about the same size as the Google Pixel 3 despite being much shorter than both of them.
XZ2c (H8314) ATT branded, ATT will not provide IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) registration for it. So VoLTE/HD calling capability cannot be used. Today, that means you can't make voice calls over AT&T at all. Got a 6-yr old iPhone7? No problem. Got an 8-yr old Samsung Galaxy S5? No problem! Got a 4 yr old Sony XZ2c? -> you're Screwed!
DaniN, 23 Jun 2022You wrote this in Oct.2021..I too have an Xz2compact.. I'm on T mobile..I bought a 5ll to... moreAfter 3G shutdowns, my xperia xz2 compact still as fine. I kinda thinking to upgrade into Xperia 1 mark 2
Newaa, 25 Mar 2022I have been using this phone for 4 years. The battery is still very good. The automatic touch ... moreIf ghost touch happen simply turn off screen for a while and turn on again
DaniN, 23 Jun 2022You wrote this in Oct.2021..I too have an Xz2compact.. I'm on T mobile..I bought a 5ll to... moreI still own the Xperia Xz1 Compact and still have LTE on T-Mobile in July 2022.
Jig, 14 Oct 2021But the phone includes a jack dongle to usb-c so isn't that good enough? I love my xz2c. ... moreYou wrote this in Oct.2021..I too have an Xz2compact.. I'm on T mobile..I bought a 5ll to test out. Does your compact still work after 3g shutdown? Tmo is shutting down our 3g July 1..Hence I bought the 5ll.. I'd really like to keep my Compact though if it will work.A kid in a Tmo store said it would keep getting data though he wasn't sure if the phone itself would get&receive calls. I hope you see this and respond.Thanks.
NANDE NANDE URAAAAAA, 19 Mar 2022Using this device now late 2021. You could get it for cheaps. Performance is still superb. Pla... moreAfter changing the battery, did you get a significant change in battery life? currently battery health of mine is at 78%. Planning to change the battery since, performance is still superb and I love the compactness of it.
Sin, 24 Mar 2022Best small smartphone of 2022 with good performance & supported version of android ? Galaxy S22, I have the Sony XZ2 Compact and it's not 2022 standards. Doesn't even support Androids swipe up, left and right gesture from Android 10!! You deserve better.
Anonymous, 06 Apr 2022Did anyone fix the ghost touch problem. I would still like to use my old phone but the issue i... moreU must open the case and Put some sticker behind the lcd.ghost touch happen cause have contact between lcd and battery. Grounding issue
zpunout, 14 Feb 2021Forgot to mention in my review about one thing I hated about the XZ2c. If you want to run a cu... moreCan you please send me the link or the apps you've disabled... Please I need it...
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