Xperia XZ on the left, X Compact on the right - large or small, take your pick
Sony took notice of the enhanced competition in Android land this season, and just outed two brand spanking new phones that look very promising, at least on paper and
after initial handling. The
Xperia XZ and
X Compact share the same enhanced 23 MP camera sensor that promises blur-free and color-accurate photos, thanks to the new Laser AF system, and the RGBC-IR color sensor. They also offer
5-axis digital image stabilization during video sessions for the first time in a phone, as well as plenty of manual controls like exposure, shutter speed, or focus points.
The signature Sony chassis has also been reworked to feature the so-called "Unified Design" that seamlessly "loops" the glass front with the metal rear that now features a new ALKALEIDO alloy that is shinier and more pleasant to the touch than other metal handsets becoming ubiquitous these days. Sony also starts using the side-agnostic USB-C connector in its phones for the first time here, and the phones are plenty powerful offering top-shelf or midrange Snapdragon chipsets, with the typical two-day battery life promise from Sony. In addition, the Xperia XZ is also IP68-rated for dancing in the rain or swimming in the pool, and there are some nice stereo sound recording enhancements in the audio department.
That is why we wanted to ask you if you like what you are seeing in the two new Xperias, and whether you think Sony is on the right track with them. Tell us in the poll below, and shout your arguments in the comment section.
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