Sony Xperia Compact expected to make a comeback in 2022 — here's what we know

Sony Xperia Meaty expected to brand a comeback in 2022 — here's what we know

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Sony is looking to resurrect its Xperia Compact smartphone serial with a new model released quondam in 2022, and it's apparently even smaller than its predecessor. Just not quite as small as the iPhone 12 mini.

In a leak from @OnLeaks on Phonation, that mentioned plans for the Xperia Compact series comeback had been rumoured since the end of 2022, we're shown a sneak peek of the compact Android smartphone'due south design. It doesn't fair also differently from Sony's most recent Xperia 5 II, except for its "water-drop" notch for its 8MP selfie camera.

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Sony Xperia Compact 2022: What we know

Of course, what we're really looking at is its compact blueprint. According to the leak, the 5.5-inch 2022 Xperia Compact volition measure in at 5.5 ten 2.seven ten 0.iv-inches. That's smaller than its 5.7-inch Xperia XZ2 Compact sibling. Although, still not as pocket-sized equally it'due south main market rival, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini.

Other expected features including a 13MP primary camera, a fingerprint sensor equally role of the ability button, Sony's signature camera push button, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top of the device.

Conspicuously, the Sony Xperia Compact 2022 will be the Apple iPhone 12 mini's Android competitor. Although, despite favorable reviews all circular for the handy iPhone 12 mini, production for Apple's small device was slashed in favor of the hugely popular iPhone 12 Pro. Why? iPhone 12 mini sales aren't doing then well.

There'due south no dubiety Apple's mini series has seen some niche popularity, but if Sony is releasing its updated 2022 Xperia Meaty on its own, it may non see its sales going through the roof.

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