Display
5 ''
Pixel Density
483 ppi
Relativized ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison
402 ppi
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Weight
168 g
Resolution
1080 x 2160 px
Released
2018-02
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact – High performance in a small space
With the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Sony has again packaged a lot of performance in small space. In this size Sony can compete very well, since there is no strong competition here since years.
Check out this Sony Xperia XZ2 review by Engadget:
However, unlike the XZ1, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has grown a bit, but the screen has also been enlarged to 5 inches. The display shows colors very lively and is in terms of performance with the current Samsung Galaxy S9 at eye level.
A big ‘innovation’ is the rounded design, which strongly reminds of the Xz3 Compact. In contrast to the larger model XZ2 here is the back of plastic instead of glass.
No 3.5mm headphone jack
As with some other current smartphones, the 3.5 mm headphone jack is omitted to allegedly save space. The Xperia XZ2 Compact with its 12.1 mm thickness is by no means a slim smartphone. With an adapter, the headphones can easily be connected via the USB-C socket.
Is the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact suitable for VR?
The display offers on the 5 inches a screen density of 483 ppi, which unfortunately looks too blurred by a VR glasses. The display size of 5 inches is at the lower limit of ensuring a good experience with Virtual Reality. The IPS LCD display also suffers the “after-glow effect”, where the picture blurs during fast movements. This does not happen with an AMOLED display (more information under: VR glasses resolution or VR mobile phone – That should be possible.
Or See: The best VR smartphones (Cardboard)
Conclusion
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a very handy smartphone that can only be used to a limited extent for VR. All the more it is suitable with its fresh design in a compact format for those who like to use their smartphone with one hand, but do not want to do without strong performance or a good camera. In addition, Sony is known for always providing its smartphones with the latest updates, even on older smartphones.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact VR headset
There is no dedicated VR headset especially made for this smartphone, but you can choose from the best VR headsets and use your smartphone in combination with it. Here you will find the best VR headsets for smartphones: The best VR headsets
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact offers
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How does work virtual reality with your smartphone?
In the video below you will see how it works. This is an example using the Destek VR headset and a Samsung smartphone. This is how it works with almost every combination of smartphone and vr headset: