It's been a while since Sony released a compact, sub-5" device. The latest one that checked those boxes was none other than the Xperia Z5 Compact, which got announced at last year's IFA trade show. Long story short, we were not exactly impressed with that one - it left us wanting more. Well, the company's mea culpa just became official - stand up and welcome the Sony Xperia X Compact.
First of all, let's take a look at the phone's design. Predominantly plastic, it looks quite similar to its predecessors and employs the same easily-recognizable design language, with little to no major changes in tow. Unlike the large Xperia XZ, the X Compact is not a waterproof device, which saddens us a bit, but given its mid-range status we'd graciously let that one slide.
Let's take a look at the specs of the phone real quick:
So, we can find the hexa-core Snapdragon 650 inside the first mini phone in Sony's new X lineup. Although it's not as potent as the SD820, this chipset will definitely cut through daily tasks like a hot knife through butter.
Alas, it wouldn't allow for 4K video recording. Speaking of the camera, it's similar to what the larger XZ new flagship boasts - a 1/2.3" Exmor RS sensor paired with a 24mm wide lens and hybrid autofocus.
The phone's putting a lot of emphasis on audio - apart from the dual front speakers, the device also sports Sony's in-house LDAC, as well as digital noise cancelling and Sony's S-Force Front Surround, which basically emulates 3D sound from a stereo source. Neat-o.
The device will be available in three different color options - Mist Blue, Universe Black, and White.
As far as price and availability are concerned, the only sure thing is that the phone will begin shipping on September 25. Pricing will vary with markets, though we are not a 100% sure that the device will arrive in the USA.
Sony Xperia X Compact
Get Visible as low as $20/mo for 1 year. Limited time offer with code: FRESHSTART
$20
/mo
$25
$5 off (20%)
Offer Ends 6.1.2026 at 11.59pm ET. New members get $5/mo off the $25/mg Visible plan, $35/mo Visible+ plan, or $45/mo Visible+ Pro plan for the first 12 months. Promo code FRESHSTART required at checkout.
Peter is a skilled writer with over 13 years of experience at PhoneArena. He has published nearly 300 phone reviews and comparisons. This vast experience helps him navigate the mobile tech landscape with ease. He enjoys everything Android but relies on a MacBook Pro daily.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: