Dimensions: 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)

Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz)

SIM: Nano-SIM

Display: 4.6 inces IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio), 720 x 1280 pixels (~319 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

OS:Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to v7.0 (Nougat)

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650

CPU: Hexa-core (4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)

GPU: Adreno 510

Memory: Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Internal Memory: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Primary Camera:23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1/2.3″ sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Video: 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps,

Secondary Camera: 5 MP, 1080p

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE

GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)

NFC: Yes

Radio: FM radio, RDS

USB: v2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host

Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email

Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery

Stand-by: Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)

Talk time: Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)

Buy the Sony Xperia X Compact today with UK and International shipping.

Proving bigger isn’t always better, the Sony Xperia X Compact delivers high-end specs that are similar to its larger sibling the Xperia XZ, in a beautifully small package.

Sitting comfortably in the palm of your hand or in your pocket, the Sony Xperia X Compact sports a powerful Snapdragon 650 processor and 3GB of RAM. Despite the handset’s smaller size, Sony have even managed to pack in a 2700mAh battery (which is larger than the original Xperia X’s 2620mAh cell.)

Other key features of the Xperia X Compact include the same 23 megapixel camera offering as the Xperia X, with a slightly scaled down 5 megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, Sony’s Smart Assistant for battery care and Xperia™ Tips for contextual help and extended battery life.

Purchase the Sony Xperia X Compact Sim Free in Universe Black, White or Mist Blue today.

Sony recently announced the arrival of two new handsets, the Sony Xperia XZ (offering incredible photographic technology) and the smaller Sony Xperia X Compact. We recently compared the XZ to Samsung’s flagship S7 (read more here) but what has the smaller counterpart got to offer?

Compact Design:

The Sony Xperia X Compact offers comfort and beauty thanks to the unified design, soft rounded shape and high-gloss finish. Its compact size is ideal for one-handed use and it fits easily into your pocket, whilst the well designed, intuitive user interface inside is in true balance with the outside.

Camera

1. The Xperia™ X Compact makes it easier for you to take sharp photos of moving objects, even in difficult light.

2. The new 23 megapixel camera with triple image sensing technology lets you take sharp pictures in true-to-life colours of moments in motion, even in challenging light.

3. Record a short close-up video to illustrate how the new SteadyShot™ with 5-axis stabilization reduces camera shake.

Smart Assistant

1. The Sony Xperia X Compact offers Battery Care, which cleverly adapts charging to your user habits to keep the battery healthy and extend its lifespan.

2. Sony’s innovative Smart Cleaner closes rarely used apps Xperia™ Tips for contextual help and extended battery life.

Check out the Sony Xperia X Compact or the slightly larger Sony Xperia XZ handsets Sim Free today.