IFA 2016: Sony Launches Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ

Sony officially announced their new Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ.

Xperia X Compact Left and Xperia XZ Right

They come in a Unified Design with loop surface that comfortably sits on your hands. The loop surface is inspired by a monolithic form. ALKALEIDO™ metal enhance the Xperia XZ's premium design with shine and depth. As for Xperia X Compact’s design, it comes in high-gloss finish and solid feel as well as follows the new signature blue colour expression, Mist Blue together with classic Universe Black and stylish White.

Sony is also an expert in making water resistant phones as such you don't need to worry about water for Xperia XZ as it is IP68 Dust and Water Resistant.

The Xperia XZ will carry a 5.2 inch Full HD  while Xperia X Compact is at 4.6 HD.Both of which are with Sony TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality engine and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement.

Power the devices is Qualcomm Snapdragon with Adreno Graphics. Snapragon 820 will give the Xperia XZ top class performance complimented with abundant storage at 32GB/64GB with 3GB RAM. Xperia X Compact won't be left out with its Snapdragon 650 processor also with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. If storage is still not enough, you can add up to 256 GB via microSD card.

Sony is gearing for a fight in terms of optics and since they practically control the sensors in the industry then Xperia line gets their best efforts. Sony’s original Exmor RS™ plus Predictive Hybrid AF and now Laser AF is brought into the mix for faster focusing on close objects. To get accurate true to life colors,  RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology is added which adjusts the white balance based on the lighting conditions. Finally, at long last, Sony opens up its camera software with Manual Controls for ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus for greater creative control. For Xperia XZ, it is the first smartphone to carry 5-axis OIS for smoother video recording without the shakes and blur. Both phones will carry 23MP with Sony 24mm G-Lens and BIONZ image processor. Front camera differs as Xperia XZ has 13MP while Xperia X Compact is at 5MP.

As for connectivity, regular sets with WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C Port for faster charging and data. Fast internet connection  via LTE is supported and i am pretty sure it will support bands in whatever country you are. Single Sim variant for Xperia Compact while Xperia XZ will have Single Sim and Dual Sim Models.

Battery is at 2900mAh for Xperia XZ and 2700mAh for Xperia X Compact. Qnovo Adaptive Charging is supported.

As for pricing and release, Xperia XZ said to launch globally October 2016 and Xperia X Compact is said to be available this month of September.

Sony Xperia X Compact Specs:
Android Marshmallow
4.6 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 650, 64-bit Hexa-Core Processor
Adreno 510 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
5MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2700mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging

Sony Xperia XZ Specs:
Android Marshmallow
5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 820, 64-bit Quad-Core Processor
Adreno 530 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
13MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2900mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant