Does size matter? Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison against the big boys — Galaxy S8, LG G6

by Preslav Kateliev / Aug 31, 2017, 6:34 AM

Does size matter? Xperia XZ1 Compact specs comparison against the big boys — Galaxy S8, LG G6

So, Sony has just announced two of its new top-shelf smartphones and let's celebrate — the Compact series is back to bearing flagship specs! Yeah, if you recall, last year the Compacts took a small turn. Instead of being top-tier, the mini series moved to the X line with the Xperia X Compact, which was more of a midrange smartphone.

Anyway, now it's back and fans of pocketable handsets can get all the specs of a flagship in a tiny body with an easily useable 4.6-inch display. How do the Xperia XZ1 Compact's specs compare to actual flagships out there? Well, take a gander!

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6

Display

Display size

4.6 inches

5.8 inches

5.7 inches

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels

1440 x 2960 pixels

1440 x 2880 pixels

Aspect Ratio

16:9

18.5:9

Pixel density

319 ppi

570 ppi

561 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

69.53 %

84.26 %

79.47 %

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera

19 megapixels

12 megapixels

13 megapixels

Hardware Features

Laser and Phase detection autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Second camera

13 megapixels

Hardware Features

Ultra-wide

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

Features

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing