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Sony is apparently bringing back Compact and Premium models of its flagships

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By Anam Hamid

Published: Aug 03, 2020, 11:42 AM

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Sony is apparently bringing back Compact and Premium models of its flagships

Sony's smartphone division has been struggling for quite some time, but the recently released Xperia 1 II is a beacon of hope. Per a new report, the company is now planning to take another step in the right direction.

GSM Arena has spotted a comment on the website Android Police, and according to it, Sony will bring back Compact and Premium models of its flagship next year. The publication says that the leak has been corroborated by a Japanese website with a respectable track record.

The comment which hints that Compact and Premium versions are getting resurrected

Back in 2019, Don Mesa, Sony Mobile’s vice president of Marketing hinted that the company is giving up on the Compact variants:

We stuck with Compact for a very long time, because of the ease of use. There’s always room for different sizes, but people want a lot more surface area for their content now.

In recent times, we have seen companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung release scaled-back versions of their flagships and they appear to be doing quite well. That's perhaps the reason why Sony is resuscitating the Compact models.

Don't expect a smaller version of Sony's flagship this year though. This strategy is apparently being considered for 2021 and if the leak materializes, we will see three flagships next year in different sizes. The source is not sure if all the models will be released at the same time.

Sony's Compact models did not skimp on the core specs offered by the flagship variants. Rather, only the screen size was reduced, to cater to people who wanted a premium experience without a gigantic display. For instance, the company's last Compact phone that was announced two years ago, the Xperia XZ2 Compact, is powered by the Snapdragon 845, the same chip that fuels the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Premium.

In contrast, the pared-down versions of flagships offered by vendors today are often phablet-sized and come with downgraded specs.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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