Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony's Xperia X Compact has been unveiled for NTT
Docomo, Japan's largest carrier. And unlike the international model, this
one features IP68 certified water and dust resistance, just like the bigger and more powerful Xperia XZ.
Interestingly, the Japanese Xperia X Compact has the
exact same dimensions and weight as the international model, despite the water
and dust proofing.
This decision by Sony to only have a water resistant
X Compact model in its home market is certainly baffling, but clearly part of a
bigger trend for this company. Let's not forget that its last few flagships are
being sold in the US with the fingerprint scanners disabled, unlike what's
happening everywhere else.
The Xperia X Compact is
being offered by NTT Docomo in an additional color, namely pink. Needless to
say, this hasn't so far been on the menu in other territories, where the phone
is only available in black, white, or blue. Hopefully the pink model will be
introduced elsewhere too.
