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Last updated: October 13, 2026

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Sony Xperia 5
7.9
Sony Xperia 5
Sony Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Sony Xperia 1
7.8
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Sony Xperia Z3+
7.8
Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Sony Xperia SP
7.8
Budget Sony Xperia SP
Sony Β· Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Sony Ericsson Satio
7.8
Sony Ericsson Satio
Sony Β· Symbian S60 5th edition
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
7.8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Compass Verdict

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact offers fast performance, sharp screen, and great battery life in a small package. Despite its price and middling camera, it’s an excellent option for those who want or need one-handed usability. For everyone else, there are better, cheaper options.

Pros
+ Speedy performance
+ Excellent battery life
+ Vivid, bright display
+ One-handed usability
Cons
βˆ’ The camera performs poorly in most lighting situations
βˆ’ The camera is slow to focus
βˆ’ Chunky body
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
7.7
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Sony Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Sony Xperia M2
7.7
Budget Sony Xperia M2
Sony Β· Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Battery life
+ On-contract pricing
+ Phone design
+ MicroSD card support
Cons
βˆ’ Weak camera
βˆ’ Mediocre display
βˆ’ Small storage
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
7.7
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Sony Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Excellent water resistance
+ Respectable battery life
+ Omnibalance design
Cons
βˆ’ Weak camera
βˆ’ Tricky waterproofing flaps
βˆ’ Lackluster display
Sony Xperia XZ2
7.6
Sony Xperia XZ2
Sony Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Compass 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.

Pros
+ Lightning fast performance
+ 4K HDR video recording capabilities
+ Decent picture quality in good light
+ Modern and sleek design
+ IP68 rated
Cons
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ Camera struggles in low light
βˆ’ Slippery/prone to drops
Sony Xperia XZ
7.7
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Β· Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Vivid, crisp display
+ Fast performance
+ Plenty of internal storage
+ microSD support
+ Great front-facing camera
+ Clean, minimalist design
+ Fast charging
+ All-day battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Price compared to competition
βˆ’ Lackluster rear camera
βˆ’ No waterproofing
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
7.7
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Sony Β· Android 5.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ 4K resolution display offers vibrant colors
+ Speedy overall performance
+ Dust- proof and water-resistant
Cons
βˆ’ Heavy and slippery
βˆ’ Camera produces dull and cold images on basic setting
βˆ’ Processor heats up during intense gaming sessions
βˆ’ Hard to see advantages of 4K over 2K
Sony Ericsson W995
7.7
Sony Ericsson W995
Sony Β· Custom
Sony Xperia 10 II
7.6
Sony Xperia 10 II
Sony Β· Android 10
Sony Ericsson Aino
7.6
Sony Ericsson Aino
Sony Β· Custom
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Country Japan
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Ayredee · Answered

Nothing worked so I contacted Sony help centre and I was told the phone is still under warranty....happy days Γ°ΒŸΒ˜Β„ Thanks for taking time to reply

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Ayredee · Answered

Thanks for your reply. Β Nothing happened when I tried charging it, I even bought a new charger just in case my old one was broken.

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StephenConroy · Answered

Yes I have and I get the same response it starts charging and gives the charging icon and then it stops. The other night I used a different charger and it said it was charging so I closed and shut down the apps on the phone and let it charge overnight but when I put it on charge it was on 36% and when I woke up even though the icon was on it was only on 10%.

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Carl · Answered

Hi again. Looks like a broken charging port. Please take it to a service center for repair.

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balaji · Answered

Hi carl,

thanks for your reply.

I didn't do anything before.

But, one thing I can sayΒ I had been usingΒ this mobile with very less internal free space (sometimes no free space) since it has only 1.5gb internal storage which is very less.

I had been getting this error for two months. Every time I used to master reset my mobile. I would have done master reset about 10 times in that two months period.

Now I have bought a new phone. However I had put aΒ sim inΒ my oldΒ phone(what we are talking about) and didn't use it for a month.(just using that mobile toΒ get messages on that number)

Surprisingly, It didn't showup any errors in past one month. But I am sure if I start using that mobile like updating/downloading apps, surfing the internet will end up with getting the same issues.

PleaseΒ  help me to solve this issue.

And you mentioned I would need to reinstall flash rom. Can I do that ?

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Carl · Answered

Hmm.. That's odd. Observe the phone if the issues starts happening again. Yeah, I think flashing stock rom will help. Check out this page to know how: click here

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Carl · Answered

Hi Ahsonli. Have you tried using the device with other phones? Just to confirm it's working properly.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Karthik. I did a quick search and found one on eBay: click here

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Carl · Answered

Hi Cj. According to their official website,Β The iHere 3 app can track any iHere’s signal up to a 75-foot radius. And kudos for this move of keeping your bike safe.

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Carl · Answered

Hi PMale. Warranty terms may differ on where you bought the phone. Usually, the phone has 12 months of warranty starting the day you bought the phone. Do you still remember when you bought the phone?

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Carl · Answered

Hi Kieran. Have you tried using a different set of charger? Maybe it's the charger broken. If you already did that, it's best to have your phone checked. The charging port is probably broken.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Liam. Yeah, that should be covered by warranty. If I were you, I'd visit the store where I bought the phone and let them check the phone for issues.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Kanak. It's normal. That's why it's best to take a break from time to time.

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