SONY Xperia XZ2 Compact

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5.0" 18:9 HDR FHD+
Snapdragon 845
4GB RAM + 64GB
19MP Motion Eye
5MP Front
2870mAh
IP5/8 Water Resistant
USB-C 3.1 Gen1
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
microSDXC up to 400GB
Hi-Res Audio + LDAC

Display

5.0-inch 18:9 HDR FHD+ (2160×1080)

TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Gorilla Glass 5

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform

Octa-core Kryo 385, Adreno 630 GPU

Rear Camera

19MP F2.0, 25mm, 1/2.3" Exmor RS memory-stacked sensor

4K HDR video, 960fps FHD/HD super slow motion, 5-axis SteadyShot

Battery & Charging

2870mAh, USB Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0

Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode

Connectivity

4G LTE Cat15, USB-C 3.1 Gen1, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Google Cast, DLNA, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS

Memory & Storage

4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB UFS internal storage

microSDXC expansion up to 400GB

The Xperia XZ2 Compact was announced at MWC 2018 on February 26, 2018 alongside the larger Xperia XZ2. Global retail availability began on April 5, 2018, while the Japan NTT Docomo variant (SO-05K) launched on June 22, 2018.

  • Official Sony global model identifiers: H8314 (single SIM), H8324 (dual SIM)
  • Japan carrier variant: SO-05K (NTT Docomo)
  • Launch price (US): US$649
  • UK launch price: reported at GBP 549 (with a separate GBP 529 UK listing)
  • Australia SIM-free price: approximately AU$870
  • Launch software: Android 8.0 Oreo (Google Android O)

The Xperia XZ2 Compact features a classic Sony compact form with a plastic back and aluminum frame, reinforced by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. Official Sony specifications list water resistance as IP5/8; secondary sources often cite IP68.

  • Dimensions: 135 x 65 x 12.1 mm
  • Weight: 168 g
  • Materials: Plastic back, aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Water resistance: Water resistant (IP5/8) per Sony support
  • Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Green

The 5.0-inch display uses an 18:9 aspect ratio with HDR FHD+ resolution, delivering vibrant colors and contrast through Sony’s TRILUMINOS Display technology, X-Reality engine, and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer.

  • Size: 5.0 inches
  • Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels (FHD+)
  • Aspect ratio: 18:9
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Features: TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X-Reality for mobile, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer

The rear Motion Eye camera is built around a 19MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS memory-stacked sensor with a 25mm F2.0 lens. It supports advanced features such as Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, BIONZ image processing, and 960fps super slow motion video at FHD/HD resolution. The 5MP front camera uses a wide-angle 23mm lens and includes Display flash.

Rear Camera

  • Resolution: 19MP (Motion Eye)
  • Aperture: F2.0
  • Focal length: 25mm
  • Sensor: 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS for mobile (memory-stacked)
  • Pixel pitch: 1.22µm
  • Features: Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, BIONZ, Predictive Capture, Autofocus burst, HDR Photo, 8x Digital Zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image-sensing technology
  • Video: 4K HDR, 960fps super slow motion (FHD/HD), 5-axis SteadyShot (Intelligent Active Mode)

Front Camera

  • Resolution: 5MP
  • Aperture: F2.2
  • Lens: 23mm wide-angle
  • Sensor: 1/5-inch Exmor R for mobile
  • Features: Display flash, 5-axis SteadyShot

The Xperia XZ2 Compact is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of UFS storage. It launched with Android 8.0 Oreo. Official Sony support documents later cover Android 9 and Android 10 updates, but those are not launch software.

  • Processor: Snapdragon 845 (octa-core Kryo 385, up to 2.8GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 630
  • RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
  • Internal storage: 64GB UFS
  • Expandable storage: microSDXC up to 400GB
  • Operating system (launch): Android 8.0 Oreo

Sony packed the XZ2 Compact with a rich feature set focused on audio, gaming, and durability.

  • Audio: Hi-Res Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD), DSEE HX, LDAC, ClearAudio+, stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround, Qualcomm aptX HD, Automatic Headphone Optimisation, Virtual Phones Technology
  • Included accessories: USB Type-C to 3.5mm audio jack adapter (no built-in headphone jack)
  • Gaming & entertainment: PS4 Remote Play, Google Cast, WiFi Miracast, DLNA
  • Durability: Water resistant (IP5/8), Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Battery features: Smart Stamina, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode

The global Xperia XZ2 Compact carries a 2870mAh battery. Charging is supported via USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. The Japan Docomo SO-05K variant is listed with a slightly different capacity of 2760mAh in that carrier’s specifications.

  • Capacity (global): 2870mAh (typical)
  • Charging: USB Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Battery management: Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode
  • Note: Japan carrier SO-05K variant lists 2760mAh

This device supports 4G LTE Cat15, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a comprehensive set of positioning systems. It lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but includes a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter in the box.

  • Network: 4G LTE (Cat15 up to 800Mbps), UMTS HSPA+, GSM GPRS/EDGE
  • SIM: Nano SIM (single SIM on H8314, dual SIM on H8324; SO-05K single SIM)
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth: 5.0 with aptX HD
  • USB: Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1, 5Gbps)
  • Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
  • Other: NFC, Google Cast, WiFi Miracast, DLNA

The Xperia XZ2 Compact remains a distinctive compact flagship from Sony’s 2018 lineup, pairing a pocket-friendly 5.0-inch HDR display with the Snapdragon 845 platform and a capable 19MP Motion Eye camera. Its advanced audio credentials - including Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, and S-Force Front Surround stereo speakers - set it apart, while the inclusion of a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter addresses the missing headphone jack. Battery life is adequate for the era, though the 2870mAh capacity and absence of wireless charging were trade‑offs even at launch.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$649
— views Research contribution by specs.global