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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

Released: 2018, FebruaryPrice: About 430 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 64.5 cm, 2, (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
PriceAbout 430 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
ModelsH8324, H8314, SO-05K
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0"
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April
Weight168 g (5.93 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1315:1 (nominal), 3.765 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2018, February
Announced2018, February
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~483 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 83dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 265326 (v7), 308651 (v8), GeekBench: 8487 (v4.4), 2174 (v5.1), GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 88h

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.