Sony launched the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact at the Mobile World Congress 2018. The two flagship models were the company’s first model to utilise the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio. They were also among the first models to launch with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 chipset onboard. Interestingly, barely seven months after the models were launched, Sony has decided to effect a massive $150 slash on the price of the XZ2 Compact. The model is presently on offer on Amazon for just $499.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact selling for $499 is quite surprising and we believe the price slash may not bee open for too long. That is because the XZ2 Compact is a 2018 flagship with a Snapdragon 845 chipset aboard. Apart from that the device also comes with a premium build. The Xperia XZ2 Compact features a 5.0-inch HDR display with a resolution of 2160×1080pixels and a screen aspect ratio of 18:9. The device also adorns a polycarbonate body which isn’t flashy but still is attractive.

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The model comes with dual SIM and dual Standby features. The phone equally comes with NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, and USB 3.1 Type-C ports. There is no audio jack on either phone but its ships with a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. On the Xperia XZ2 Compact, you equally get front-facing stereo speakers and a 2870mAH battery. The model comes in Black, Coral Pink, White Silver and Moss Green and all four variants are on offer for $499 right there on Amazon. You can access the product page from the source link below.

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Before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 even that was held in February this year, the rumor mill had speculated that Sony may debut Xperia XZ2 Premium flagship phone at the tech trade show However, the Japanese tech giant had only unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones at MWC 2018. Today, the company has officially introduced the Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that is equipped with a 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM and dual rear cameras that is designed to capture amazing shots in extreme low-light conditions.

Design

The Xperia XZ2 Premium sports the same Ambient Flow design that was introduced on the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact phones. The rear side of the phone is also made out of glass. The back panel features a flash unit which is placed above the vertically stacked dual camera module and towards the center is the fingerprint scanner. It comes in two colors like Chrome Black and Chrome Silver. The IP68 rated chassis of the Xperia XZ2 Premium measures 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm and weighs 236 grams.

Display

The Xperia XZ2 Premium to features a 5.8-inch TRILUMINOS HDR display that supports 4K resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels along with a standard aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen is tucked under a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5.

Cameras

The Xperia XZ2 Premium features the Motion Eye dual camera module and Fusion ISP that was demonstrated at MWC 2018 this year. The dual rear cameras can shoot photos with ISO 51,200 and videos with ISO 12,800. It includes an f/1.8 aperture 19-megapixel 1/2.3” Exmos RS RGB sensor that has an individual pixel size of 1.2micron. It is accompanied by f/1.6 aperture 12-megapixel 1/2.3” monochrome sensor with pixel size of 1.55micron.

The dual rear cameras found on Apple and Samsung phones feature telephoto lens as the secondary camera. However, Sony has included a monochrome sensor on the Xperia XZ2 Premium to capture more light and use the Aube Fusion ISP to produce noiseless images even in completely dark environments. The dual rear cameras can capture images with bokeh effect. It can also shoot 4K HDR videos and super slow-motion videos at 960 fps. Its other features include EIS and 5-axis stabilization.

For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel 1/3.06” Exmor RS sensor. It can be used to shoot images in ISO of up to 3200 and capture images in ISO of up to 1600. It also offers 5-axis stabilization for shooting stutter-free videos. The marvelous display of the phone can function as flash while shooting images through the front camera.

Performance

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it is packed with an internal storage capacity of 64 GB. The external storage slot of the phone supports up to 400 GB of microSD card. The handset is loaded with Android Oreo. It is powered by 3,540mAh battery that is enabled with features like Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging, Qnovo Adapative charging and wireless charging.

The other features available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE with up to 1.2 Gbps download speeds, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, USB-C, GPS and stereo speakers. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing

Sony is yet to confirm on the pricing of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The Japanese company has only confirmed that its premium flagship phone will be available in summer this year.

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Pre-orders for Sony’s Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are already underway in different countries in Europe. For those wondering what the battery life for these two devices are, your question has been answered by the guys at Phonearena.

Before diving in, let’s revisit the battery capacities for each device. The Xperia XZ2 comes with a 3180mAh battery which is a significant upgrade over the Xperia XZ1‘ 2700mAh. The XZ2 Compact on the other hand comes with a 2870mAh battery. Its predecessor has a 2700mAh battery too.

The Xperia XZ2 is able to last 8 hrs 54 minutes on a single charge. That is over 1 hr more than the Xperia Xz1 which may seem small until you remember that the XZ2 has a larger 5.7” FHD+ display as against the 5.2” FHD screen of the XZ1.

The Xperia XZ2 Compact lasts 9 hrs and 13 minutes on a single charge. That is a good two hours less than that of the Xperia XZ1 Compact. However, the XZ2 Compact has a bigger 5.0” FHD+ display compared to the 4.6” HD screen of the XZ1 Compact.

When compared to the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, both of the new Xperia phones last longer. They also surpass the iPhone 8, iPhone X, and OnePlus 5T, but trail behind the iPhone 8 Plus.

A depleted battery needs to be recharged, so how quickly it does so is equally important. Sadly, the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact don’t do very well in this test.

The Xperia XZ2 takes 145 minutes to charge to full while the Xperia XZ2 Compact takes 144 minutes even though they both come with QC 3.0 chargers. Both phones still charge in less time than their predecessors.

However, they are no match for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ which charge way faster. The OnePlus 5T is still the fastest thanks to Dash Charge.

READ MORE: Sony H8176 UAProf Reveals 4K Display; Could it be Xperia XZ2 Pro?

So there you have it, the battery life and charging duration of Sony’s newest phones compared to 2018 and 2017 flagships.

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Sony has recently launched the Xperia XA2 Ultra with a pricing of 2,999 Yuan (~$475) in China. Fresh information from the same country has revealed that the Japanese tech giant is prepping up for the launch of Xperia XZ2 flagship in China. The handset has recently certified 3C certification body in China. Also, its pricing for the Chinese market has been leaked.

Sony had unleashed the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact flagship smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in the previous month. The model number of the Xperia XZ2 is Sony H8296. The same model number was recently certified in China which indicates that the arrival of the handset is close at hand. Latest news reveals that Sony will be keeping a press event in Hong Kong, China later this month. It is speculated that the company would be using the platform to launch Xperia XZ2 in the country. Unfortunately, the Xperia XZ2 Compact will not be arriving in the country.

Recent reports have revealed that the standard international edition of the Sony Xperia XZ2 has 4 GB of RAM. However, the U.S., U.K., Canada, China and Taiwan will all receive 6 GB RAM version of the smartphone. The 6 GB RAM variant was also spotted on a couple of times recently on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

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The Xperia XZ2 features a IP68 certified dual glass chassis and a metallic frame. It is fitted with a 5.7-inch display that produces 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. The rear-facing 19-megapixel camera supports 4K HDR video shooting and 960 fps slow motion video shooting. It is equipped with a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its 3,180mAh battery carries support for wireless charging. The XZ2 is also equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. It is preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

In Europe, the Xperia XZ2 is available with a price tag of 799 euros (~$938; ~6,225 Yuan). The handset is expected to come with a lower price tag of around 5,599 Yuan (~$885) in China.

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The Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact were unveiled with new full screen design at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 earlier this week. Sony did not confirm on the official pricing of these phone at the launch event. However, it has no revealed the pricing of XZ2 and XZ2 Compact for Germany.

In Germany, the Xperia XZ2 will be selling with a pricing of 800 euros (~$978). It will be costing 100 euros (~$122) more than the Xperia XZ1 smartphone that was unveiled in August last year. This indicates that the Xperia XZ2 may arrive in the U.S. with a price tag of $800 for the unlocked model.

The Xperia XZ2 includes 5.7-inch Full HD+ display and it is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. It features a 19-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel selfie snapper. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and is packed with a 3,180mAh battery.

On the other side, the Xperia XZ2 Compact will be available for 600 euros (~$733) in Germany. The predecessor phone was launched with the same pricing. This indicates that the unlocked Xperia XZ2 Compact may arrive in the U.S. with the same pricing as predecessor model. Hence, it is speculated to hit the U.S. market with a price tag of $600.

The Xperia XZ2 Compact features the same chipset, RAM, storage and cameras that are present on the Xperia XZ2 handset. It features a 5-inch display that offers FHD+ resolution and it is powered by 2,870mAh battery.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ2 & Xperia XZ2 Compact Hands-on Pictures

The Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are slated to release in the market by the second quarter of this year. It is likely that the XZ2 duo may become available by June.

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Sony has taken the wraps off the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Both phones are the first Sony smartphones to come with the trending 18:9 display. But the Xperia XZ2 duo pack more than a full-screen display.

Design

Gone are the huge bezels that defined the OmniBalance design of Sony phones. In its place are smaller bezels in a new design Sony has dubbed  “Ambient Flow”.

Ambient Flow not only brings smaller bezels, but also brings more curves. The corners are curved and the back is curved too. This allows for a more comfortable grip and feel in the hand.

Another major design change is the fingerprint scanner which now sits at the back instead of on the side and doesn’t seem to be market dependent anymore.

Even with the new design, both phones are still different. The Xperia XZ2 has Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides. While it does give it a premium appearance, it makes it slippery and a fingerprint magnet.

The Xperia XZ2 compact on the other hand has a polycarbonate back with a matte finish. Won’t turn eyes but won’t slide off the table too.

Specs

The Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact both sport 5.7” and 5.0” 18:9 displays. Both are FHD+ screens but the compact has a higher PPI due to its smaller size. The displays also support HDR.

Under the glass or polycarbonate back is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 mobile platform paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Storage is expandable up to 400GB via a hybrid dual SIM slot.

They both have NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, and USB 3.1 Type-C ports. There is no audio jack on either phones but they come with stereo front facing speakers. Sony will ship both phones with a Y-shaped USB-C adapter that allows you charge and use a 3.5mm connector at the same time.

Battery capacity on the Xperia XZ2 is 3180mAh with support for wireless charging while the XZ2 Compact comes with a 2870mAh battery without wireless charging support.

Cameras

The cameras on the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are pretty important and deserve their own separate section.

Sony has kept the sensors from last year’s models. It is a 19MP Sony IMX400 f/2.0 sensor. It also keeps all of the key features like 5-axis stabilization, hybrid laser-phase detection-contrast autofocus, and burst autofocus. The dedicated physical camera button remains too.

Sony has worked with Qualcomm on image processing. This has resulted in a new BIONZ image processing algorithm which handles colors, details, and noise reduction for low light images.

Another new feature is that the cameras can now record 960fps slo-motion at 1080p and also record 4K HDR videos. For the former, the duration of recording in slo-motion FHD is half that of 720p.

The front camera is a 5MP f/2.2 23mm wide-angle sensor. It also supports 3D creator like the rear camera.

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Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact Price and Availability

The Xperia XZ2 will come in Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, and Ash Pink. The compact will come in Black, Coral Pink, and Moss Green.

Both are scheduled to arrive in late March or early April but pricing has not been revealed.

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Sony is holding a press conference during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 26th February, Monday. While the company has not revealed what it plans to launch during the event, Evan Blass suggests that the company will be launching the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Along with that, he has also leaked the press render of the Sony Xperia XZ2, showing off the new design adopted by the Japan-based company. The Xperia XZ2 comes with a 3D glass on both sides, front as well as back, along with an aluminum frame.

Both the devices will have a larger screen-to-body ratio than any previous Xperia devices, thanks to the adaptation of 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has a glossy finish and will be available in four different colors — black, silver, green, and pink.

According to the leak, the Xperia XZ2 will feature a 5.7-inch display while the smaller variant, dubbed as Xperia XZ2 Compact, will sport a 5.0-inch display. Both models will have Full HD LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for protection.

Under the hood, both phones will be powered by Qualcomm‘s latest Snapdragon 845 processor — the same chipset that is expected to power the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The company is reportedly ditching the button-based fingerprint sensor and just like its recently launched Xperia XA2 series devices, the fingerprint sensor on the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact will be placed on the back panel.

Both phones are expected to come equipped with the same 19-megapixel camera sensor with ƒ/1.8 aperture from the XZ Premium. The camera is capable of 4K HDR recording and super-slow motion capture in Full HD resolution. The devices will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own custom skin on top. While the XZ2 features a 3,180mAh battery, the XZ2 Compact has a smaller 2,870mAh battery.

Apart from the display size and battery capacity, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. However, there is certainly a difference in build quality, is the latest leak is to be believed. Apparently, the XZ2 will have glass on both sides and will support wireless charging while the XZ2 Compact will feature a polycarbonate case back and won’t be supporting wireless charging.

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For the pricing and availability details related to Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact, we’ll have to wait for Sony to officially announces them at Mobile World Congress on Monday.

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Sony is expected to announce the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact in the next week through its press conference on Feb. 26 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. A Swedish website has revealed information like pricing, release date and key specs of both the smartphones.

According to Swedroid, Xperia XZ2 is packed with a 5.7-inch display that is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. It produces an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is likely that the handset may support Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset will be powering the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. The Android 8.0 Oreo OS will come pre-installed on the phone and it will be lacking the 3.5mm audio jack. It is rumored to include a native storage of 64 GB. The website claims that the handset would be priced around 799 euros (~$985).

The Xperia XZ2 Compact could be a smaller edition of the Xperia XZ2. It is speculated to arrive with a 5-inch display that will be producing Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Like the XZ2, it won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. It is expected to arrive preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. It is also rumored to feature Snapdragon 845 and 4 GB of RAM. It may debut with a price tag of 599 euros (~$738).

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Prototype Appears Online, Could Launch At MWC 2018

The Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are rumored to hit the shelves on March 6 after getting showcased at MWC 2018. Previous leaks have revealed that the Xperia XZ2 Pro premium flagship phone with 4K OLED display may also get announced at MWC 2018. However, it is likely to arrive in the market by June this year with a pricing of around 6,000 Yuan (~$945).

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Sony has already announced its Mobile World Congress press conference on 26th February. While the company has not revealed what it plans to introduce, we expect the company to launch its flagship devices as well as a few mid-range devices.

While the Japan-based company usually launches new Xperia Compact series phone in the second half of the year, reports suggest that the company could launch the Xperia XZ2 Compact at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.

This could turn out to be true given that new prototype images of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact have just surfaced online. The newly leaked image of Xperia XZ2 Compact next to the Xperia Z5 Compact shows curved bottom.

The leaked image is said to be a picture of a prototype, and may not be a representation of the final version. However, it is confirmed that there is no 3.5mm headphone jack, and that the fingerprint sensor is located on the rear of the device — similar to what the company did with the Xperia XA2 series.

The design of the phone is said to be in line with the previous leaks surrounding the upcoming phones from Sony. It is believed that the final version of the phone will have a slightly smaller bezel on the top of the screen.

Sony is also expected to launch Xperia XZ Pro and Xperia XZ2 at the Mobile World Congress, which are rumoured to feature 18:9 aspect ratio display. So, there is a possibility that the Xperia XZ2 Compact will carry the same aspect ratio and not the traditional aspect ratio of 16:9.

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The phone will likely house a 5-inch or smaller display, and is speculated to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 4GB RAM. Reports suggests that the phone could pack a single rear camera of 19-megapixel and a front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel. It is likely to arrive with an internal storage of 64GB and feature a 3,000mAh battery.

However, nothing has been confirmed by the company and it appears that we’ll have to wait till the company’s press conference on 26th February to know if the Xperia XZ2 Compact gets launched and what else the company introduces.

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Recent reports have revealed that the Sony will be announcing the Xperia XZ2 Pro and Xperia XZ2 smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 later this month. It is also speculated to announce a small-sized Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphone with flagship specs. A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. shows that the company has sought permission to redesign one of its upcoming Android phones.

On Feb. 7, Sony had approached FCC to dismiss its grants for an upcoming device that has an FCC ID of PY7-00718V in order to change its design. However, there is no information available on what sort of design change Sony wants to do on its upcoming phone. The device has already bagged FCC certification, but since it hasn’t been launched yet, the telecom regulatory is likely to fulfil the request of dismissing the grant.

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Since the Japanese tech giant has requested FCC quite recently, it seems that it won’t be making any major change to the design as its Feb. 26 launch event is drawing near. However, the change seems to be urgent enough that the company decided to approach FCC for it few weeks before its launch.

Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Sony flagships won’t be sporting the OmniBalance design that it has been using on its smartphones since 2013. The Xperia XZ2 Pro and Xperia XZ2 are likely speculated to arrive with the trendy full screen design.

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Sony will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 to unleash its new flagship smartphones. Recently, an Irish carrier representative had accidentally revealed that Sony would be launching the Xperia XZ2 smartphone. Hence, it is speculated that the Xperia XZ2 would be unleashed at MWC 2018. The rumor mill has been also talking about another premium flagship called Xperia XZ Pro. Some rumors have referred to this handset as Xperia XZ2 Pro. A smartphone with the same moniker has appeared on HTML benchmark test to reveal some key specs.

As it can be seen in the below screengrab, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Pro has a model number of H8116. The handset is running on Android 8.1 Oreo. It has a screen resolution of 848 x 424. Since it is a ratio of 2:1, it is quite evident that the Xperia XZ2 Pro would be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. This also suggests that the Japanese tech giant will be finally ditching the OmniBalance design that it has been using for its smartphones since 2013 to embrace the new full screen design.

Read More: Mysterious 5-inch Sony Phone Gets FCC Approval; Could it be the Xperia XZ2 Compact?

The Sony H8116 smartphone was first spotted in December 2017. It’s UAProfile had revealed that it supports a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It is speculated that it could be the world’s first smartphone to feature 4K OLED display. The other Sony handset with model number Sony H8166 could be a variant of the H8116 phone.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset could be present under the hood of the Sony H8116 smartphone. Its other rumored specs include 18-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup, 13-megapixel selfie camera, 64 GB and 128 storage options, microSD card slot, single-SIM and dual-SIM support, IP68 certified body and 3,420mAh battery.

After getting unveiled at the MWC 2018, the smartphone may arrive in the market in June with a price tag of around 6,000 Yuan (~$950). The Xperia XZ2 may sport the same design and may also feature Snapdragon 845, but its other specs may not be as advanced as Xperia XZ2 Pro. It is speculated that the Xperia XZ2 Compact will be also launched along with XZ2 and XZ2 Pro.

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On Feb. 26, Sony will be holding its press conference at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in Barcelona, Spain to unleash the new smartphones. Since the company had unveiled mid-range Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 smartphones at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in the previous month, the company is heavily pegged to unleash flagship phones at MWC 2018. Recent leaks have revealed that the Japanese tech giant will be unleashing Xperia XZ Pro smartphone at MWC 2018. Some rumors have claimed that the Sony Xperia XZ2 may also get unveiled alongside the Xperia XZ Pro. An accidental tweet by an Irish mobile operator has revealed the Xperia XZ2 could indeed be the one of the new phones arriving at MWC 2018.

While replying to a user, Three Ireland’s representative said that the Xperia XZ2 is coming soon. The tweet that was posted on Feb. 2 by the Irish mobile operator is no longer accessible. The probable reason why the tweet might have been deleted is that the Xperia XZ2 is an unannounced smartphone.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 flagship was unveiled to the world at IFA 2017 tech trade show in September last year. Hence, the Xperia XZ2 is pegged to arrive as a successor for the Xperia XZ1. The Xperia XZ Pro is speculated to debut as a premium flagship phone that will be featuring 4K OLED display. The Xperia XZ2 may not be as advanced as Xperia XZ Pro. Hence, it may arrive with a 5.2-inch or a 5.5-inch LCD display that will carry support for FHD or FHD+ resolution.

Read More:Sony’s Next Xperia Flagship May Arrive with Flexible OLED Displays

Like the recent Sony flagships, the Xperia XZ2 is likely to arrive with an IP68 rated water-resistant and dustproof chassis. The Snapdragon 845 chipset may power the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. The handset may sport full screen design, dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

A recent report had revealed a leaked image of the alleged Xperia XZ2 Compact. It is speculated to arrive as a small-sized flagship phone featuring a 5-inch display alongside the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ Pro.

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Xperia XZ Pro and Xperia XZ2 are the rumored flagship phones from Sony that are speculated to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event at the end of this month. Rumors have it that these phones will be accompanied by a smaller flagship phone called Xperia XZ2 Compact. The alleged handset has recently bagged certification from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. A leaked image showing the alleged Xperia XZ2 Compact being tested has also surfaced.

The image seems to show the rumored Xperia XZ2 Compact with thick bezels at the top and bottom sides of the display. However, they do not seem to be as thick as seen on previous models from Sony. There is no confirmation on whether it will be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Xperia XZ Pro and Xperia XZ2 are rumored to feature 18:9 display. So, there is a possibility that the Xperia XZ2 Compact will not be featuring the traditional aspect ratio of 16:9.

Read More:Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Gets TENAA Approval Ahead of its Launching in China on February 4

Through the FCC listing of the phone, it has been found that the handset measures 135 x 65 mm. It is likely to house a 5-inch or smaller display. It is speculated that the smartphone would be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive with an internal storage of 64 GB. It may feature a 3,000mAH battery, a single rear camera of 19-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel

More information on the handset is expected to appear before Sony’s MWC 2018 event on Feb. 26. Hence, we advise our readers to take this report with a grain of salt.

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Sony had unveiled the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2. The Japanese tech giant has confirmed that these smartphones will be available for purchase starting from February. Recent rumors have revealed that the company will be announcing the Xperia XZ Pro and Xperia XZ2 flagship smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. However, fresh information suggests that a 5-inch Sony Xperia smartphone may also get unveiled at MWC 2018. It is speculated that this smartphone could be the alleged Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Latest information has revealed that a Sony phone measuring 135 x 65 mm that may include a 5-inch display has been certified by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The FCC ID of the device is PY7-24118Q. It seems to be a different device from mysterious Sony phone that was seen at FCC without a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Read More: Sony’s Next Xperia Flagship May Arrive with Flexible OLED Displays

The dimensions of the device are similar to an older Sony phone called Xperia UL that was unveiled at MWC 2013. It measures 135 x 71 mm and it houses a 5-inch display. So, the mysterious Sony phone with PY7-24118Q could be a compact full screen design.

It is speculated that it could be the Xperia XZ2 Compact. Rumors have it that it could be featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display of 5 inches. The Snapdragon 845 chipset may power the phone with 4 GB of RAM. It may include a native storage of 64 GB. The rear side may house a 19-megapixel camera whereas the front may feature an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. It is likely to house a 3,000mAh battery. The handset is rumored to carry a pricing of 4,999 Yuan (~$792).

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