Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, the XZ1 Compact is one of the first devices to ship with Android Oreo, the latest major Android update. It features a 4.6” HD display encased in a durable reinforced glass fiber body and has an IP 65/68 dust and water resistance rating —an improvement over its predecessor.
A new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bugs fixing 14.5.A.0.283 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra. 14.5.A.0.283 firmware update will be the second bugs fixing update that will hit above-mentioned devices after recently rolled 14.5.A.0.270 firmware. 14.5.A.0.283 firmware is certified for all variants of STEP 3: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. Skip this step if your device is already bootloader unlocked. User must first unlock the bootloader on your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact before proceeding with the guide below. Check the Sony Xperia Z Bootloader Unlock link below for help on unlocking the bootloader of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact as the process would be similarIST: 11:00 am: Sony has finally confirmed it’s Android 11 rollout plans. The Xperia 1 II will be the first to bag the latest Android 11 version which is expected to begin rolling out this month itself (December), according to a report. We’ve shared the rollout timeline below: Xperia 1 II: from December 2020.
The Xperia Z1 Compact is equipped with one rather potent display. The 4.3” panel has a maximum brightness of 515 nits, which is more than what most Android flagship phones can offer you. However, the screen can't get very dim, meaning that it might be a bit uncomfortable to read in the dark.