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Would you buy Sony’s latest compact phone?
June 20, 2025
If you’re looking for anew small Android phonefrom a major brand, you’ve finally found it — although whether or not you like it is another story.GSMArenareports that Sony hasintroducedthe Xperia Ace II, a relatively compact 5.5-inch phone currently destined for Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo.
True toprevious leaks, this isn’t a resurrection of the Xperia Compact line so much as the latest entry in the Sony budget catalog. It runs on a modestHelio P35chipset with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a 13MP rear camera (with a 2MP depth sensor) and an 8MP selfie shooter. Like many Sony phones, the fingerprint sensor is built into the power button rather than the “HD+” display. The Ace II does have a few advantages over higher-end phones, though, including a 4,500mAh battery and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Sony will sell the compact device through NTT DoCoMo on May 28 for JPY 22,000, or about $202. It’s not clear if or when the Xperia Ace II will be available in other countries.
The Ace II won’t really compete with theiPhone 12 mini— that’s a flagship-class phone stuffed into a small form factor. It may be a viable alternative if you find phones like theGoogle Pixel 4atoo large or expensive, though. If nothing else, it shows that Sony is still committed to compact phones on a basic level.
Would you buy the Xperia Ace II if it were offered in your country? Let us know in the poll below and in the comments.
Would you buy the Sony Xperia Ace II?
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