Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

$949 sonymobile.com

Sony seems to be the only company still dedicated to producing smaller smartphones and doing it well. This lightweight handset doesn’t compromise on quality; it matches all the features of its big brother, Xperia XZ2 – exceptional camera, high-resolution screen, extended battery life of up to 10.5 hours – but in a condensed (135 millimetres high by 65 millimetres wide), water-resistant design.