Unlike last year where fans had to wait for three months between the launch and availability of the Xperia XZ Premium, Sony has confirmed that the Xperia XZ2 phones will be available in March. Like always, the phones won't be sold through any carriers in the U.S., unless Sony has other ideas. TechRadar Verdict. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is small and powerful. It's also chunky and partially plastic, so not the best choice if you want a phone that looks as good as it runs. tiOFR.