New Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Spotted Online – All We Know So Far

Sony is all set to launch a successor to its Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone at the upcoming MWC 2018. A new Sony Xperia device (with ID PY7-24118Q) has received the FCC certification website. It is said to be an improved version of Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. The new device is expected to sport a 5.0-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Read more to find about New Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Price and Availability

Sony is expected to announce the new Xperia Compact range at MWC 2018. As of now, there is no confirmation about the price or launch date. The original Xperia XZ1 Compact was launched in August last year.

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Specifications and Features

  • 5.0-inch display
  • 18:9 aspect ratio
  • Upgraded camera setup
  • Fingerprint sensor

As per recent leaks and rumours, the upcoming Sony Xperia (ID PY7-24118Q) handset will sport a 5.0-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a diagonal length of 126.06mm. The bezel-less handset measures 135.43 x 64.63mm. It is likely to feature an upgraded camera system. A fingerprint sensor is tipped to be placed on the back.

The original Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact features a 4.6-inch display with HD resolution (720 x 1280 pixels). It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 along with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage (further expandable up to 256GB). The Xperia sports a 19-megapixel rear camera and 18-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 2700mAh non-removable battery. The single SIM smartphone features Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Headphones, 3G and 4G as connectivity options.

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Conclusion

Sony is expected to launch multiple devices at MWC 2018 (to be held on February 26). This includes the Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium, Xperia XZ1 Plus and Xperia XZ1S. The new range of smartphones is likely to rest at different price points. The Xperia XZ Pro is expected to come with an 18:9 display, a Snapdragon 845 SoC, and a dual rear camera setup.

On the other hand, the Xperia XZ1 Premium is said to sport a 4K display, a Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB RAM, and up to 128GB storage. While the Xperia XZ1 Plus is expected to sport a 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon 845 SoC (with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage), the Xperia XZ1S is likely to feature a 5.2-inch full-HD display and Snapdragon 835 SoC (4GB RAM and 64GB storage). All three smartphones are likely to run Android 8.0 Oreo OS out-of-the-box.

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