I’ve said it time and time again, nobody leaks products better than Sony itself and today is no different. Popping up accidentally on the Sony Mobile Czech site are the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact which will likely be announced a week from today at IFA in Berlin. So what do we know about the two new devices?

As the naming suggests, the Xperia X Compact will likely boast the internals of the Xperia X, albeit in a smaller form factor. If history is any indication, expect the phone to be offered in a 4.6-inch display which could turn out to be a big hit (especially considering the success of the iPhone SE). After all, while the industry has moved towards larger phones, a growing number of mobile users have been asking for smaller, but equally powerful devices and the Xperia X Compact could be just that for them. For Sony, the smaller form factor also means a lower entry price point which could help them gain some much needed sales.

As for the Xperia XZ, from what I’ve been told, it could turn out to be Sony’s answer to those calling for a true flagship phone. For many Sony loyalists, the Z branding, be it in laptops, or now their ultra-premium TV line, represented the best the company had to offer. This could be Sony’s way of signaling to them that this is the phone they’ve been waiting for.

It’s unclear if there will also be an Xperia XZ Performance or if the XZ is in place of the Performance line which was their high-end variant when the Xperia X line was unveiled. With less than a week to go, I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty more leaks but hopefully Sony still has a surprise or two in store for us.

Discuss:

What interests you more – the Xperia XZ or Xperia X Compact?

[Via phoneArena]