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What's good
- Built for utility
- Live broadcast over 5G
- Professional-level video monitors
What's bad
- The price limits its already niche specs
- Android 10
Verdict
The phone offers an interesting proposition with the ability to stream video over 5G, double as 4K HDR video monitor, and more. But whether the price is worth it to you will largely be a matter of your budget and how serious you are about videography.
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What's good
- Pocketable size
- Lightning fast processing power
- IP68 certified
- Sharp and colorful display
What's bad
- Thicker when compared to other modern smartphones
- Camera struggles in low light situations
- Battery consumption skyrockets with high use
Verdict
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact offers everything you want from a flagship smartphone in a smaller package. While it’s a little chunky and doesn’t have the best camera on the market, it’s the best “small” phone on the market.
What's good
- Beautiful design
- Amazing display
- Smooth performance
- IP 65/68 waterproofing
What's bad
- Poor fingerprint sensor placement
- Average battery life
- Good camera -- but not as good as the competition
Verdict
While it might not provide the best camera on the market, the Sony Xperia XZ3 combines a range of capable features into one stylish bundle.
What's good
- Lightning fast performance
- 4K HDR video recording capabilities
- Decent picture quality in good light
- Modern and sleek design
- IP68 rated
What's bad
- Mediocre battery life
- Camera struggles in low light
- Slippery/prone to drops
Verdict
Sony has made some significant upgrades to the XZ2 from the XZ1, but much of it is playing catch up to current flagships. While it provides excellent performance, a good display, and a decent camera, it has no standout features to distinguish it from its competitors.
What's good
- Stunning 4K/HDR display
- All-day battery life
- Great speakers
- Solid performance
- microSD support
- Excellent low-light video
- Decent normal and low-light photography
What's bad
- Price
- Chunky design
- Slippery and prone to falling off surfaces
- Odd fingerprint scanner placement
Verdict
Unless a 4K HDR display or low-light video are must-have features for you, most reviewers recommend passing on this pricey Sony release.