The Xperia Z1 Compact features a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 – currently the most powerful ARM-based mobile processor available in smartphones and tablets – a 20.7-megapixel camera, NFC, 4G LTE and a solid, waterproof build that makes it feel every bit a premium Android smartphone, but smaller than the trend.
It has a “class leading” 2,300 mAh battery, which Sony says should last a day of heavy usage. It runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but with a promise from Sony to update it to the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat.
Sony argues that its rivals' smaller-screened phones, such as the Samsung S4 Mini or HTC One Mini, are compromised by having slower processors and less RAM than their full-size siblings, meaning they offer poorer performance.
Taking aim at the iPhone, The Z1 Compact aims to take sales from Apple’s 4in iPhone 5S, which up until now has only been challenged by much larger 5in phones that are more difficult to handle, especially one-handed.
“To continue our growth year in 2014 to cement and move forward on our number three position in the UK and Europe, we need to compete with the likes of Samsung and Apple,” said Perron. “We are accelerating the pace of technological integration from the other parts of our company, such as our camera and television businesses, into Sony Mobile and the result is the premium experience offered by the Z1 and new Z1 Compact.”
To help Sony compete with Apple and allow easier switching from the iPhone to an Android phone, Sony has also launched a range of applications that automate the transfer of data between different phones using Wi-Fi or a USB cable. iPhone app and content bought from iTunes will still not be able to be transferred, of course.
“Xperia Z1 is a no-compromise feature-packed smartphone with a beautiful yet durable design. With Xperia Z1 Compact, we bring all of these premium features and performance into a smaller size to give you the ultimate compact smartphone,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, president and chief executive of Sony Mobile Communications.
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