Cheapest sim free I can find is £300 so approx £110 saving on that price.
119.99 up front then £3 a month for length of contract is the tariff you need to select. You might need to click show more to find this tariff.
You can choose any tariff this time so I would advise going or the 500Mb plan with 119.99 up front but the general jist of o2 refresh deals applies:
1.Receive device in the post / Collect your phone in store.
2.Request unlock - most succesful way I have seen to do this is through the my o2 website or app
3.Once unlock code is received unlock your phone (approx 48 hours) - some people move to step 4 straight away as soon as requesting the unlock code but I have waited when doing it in the past.
4.Ring up and pay off the device plan but cancel the airtime contract saying you think the device plan is great value but you have seen better airtime deals elsewhere. This is the most difficult step dependant upon who you talk to at o2 and if they understand the o2 refresh deal properly or not.
At worse you might get charged for 2-3 days of the airtime contract whilst you get the unlock code by waiting - which should be under £3 on the 500Mb plan
Sometimes the process has been known to go wrong and you do have to go through getting a refund but this has happened to me once in four deals (I change phones a lot) but I managed to get the money refunded back to my account before I was billed so I didn't get charged the full airtime contract and then have to wait to get my money back.
I know this phone isn't for everyone especially since they removed the dust and waterproofing but I am after a small (fairly) powerful android phone and this seems to be the only one that even comes close to being that. All the reviews say the 650 processor is fine even for top games due to the 1280 x 720 res on the screen. I had a z5 compzct but sent it back due to the overheating issues which is why I assume they have gone for a lower spec processor this time.
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fat-pudding
29 Jan 176#12
I've got an X Compact as my main phone and I'm very happy with it, I got it to replace my Z3 Compact. I miss the waterproofing and that the X Compact doesn't have ANT+ support as I was using it as a cycle computer/exercise tracker with Strava.
It's really the only phone of this size that you can buy that has good support and is reasonably powerful. The 720p screen resolution at this size form factor is pretty irrelevant. It also has good support as currently I have Android 7.0 and the January Android security updates where my partner who has a Galaxy S7 is still on Android 6 and the December security updates. I did try the S7 myself for a week or two before giving it to my partner but I really couldn't get on with it, the thing is physically too big and the Samsung special with the software made it awful in my opinion, but the X Compact is fairly close to stock Android which is a big benefit and with light use you can easily get 2 days battery life.
If anyone can point me at a phone that is the same physical size as the X Compact that comes with good software support, good camera and good battery life, 3GB RAM and a fast CPU then I'd really like to know what and where.
When I looked at the reviews for this phone most of the reviewers utterly missed the point of it, they always compare it against phones that have a physically huge QHD screen which if you don't want a giant phone in the first place is a pointless comparison.
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1905dar
29 Jan 17#1
Duration of credit agreement 24 months
Upfront cost £119.99
Monthly device payment £3.00
Total Credit amount £72.00
Total amount payable for device £191.99
balf118118
29 Jan 171#2
Is it that easy to just pay the contract off early?
novahob to balf118118
29 Jan 17#4
From experience you can call up O2 and pay an amount off (to reduce monthly cost) or pay outstanding credit.
Rich069 to balf118118
29 Jan 17#5
Yes. Just do device one day and cancel airtime next day. I suggest you DONT do both at same time.
merb0786
29 Jan 17#3
Poor reviews for this handset
wiluxuduki to merb0786
29 Jan 17#7
Faster, better battery life, good but not great upgrade
miggy111 to merb0786
29 Jan 171#10
Mixed reviews, but probably based on £350+ handset, where as at £192 it looks a better bang for your buck
bellboys
29 Jan 17#6
I'm still coming to terms with the fact that a handset can cost as much as 300 quid and not even possess a FHD screen. Sony truly do take the Michael with their handsets. Think I'll stick to Chinese phones and not worry about the lack of warranty.But heat added as it IS the cheapest price for a way overpriced phone...
Niz to bellboys
29 Jan 171#8
I have this phone and I don't care about the scree resolution, it does everything I want in this form factor/screen size, find me a better one please thanks!
devilsadv0cate
29 Jan 17#9
I don't think that tarriff is available anymore :disappointed:
1905dar to devilsadv0cate
29 Jan 17#11
Try clicking show more, showing for me on the mobile site? Very bottom contract.
fat-pudding
29 Jan 176#12
I've got an X Compact as my main phone and I'm very happy with it, I got it to replace my Z3 Compact. I miss the waterproofing and that the X Compact doesn't have ANT+ support as I was using it as a cycle computer/exercise tracker with Strava.
It's really the only phone of this size that you can buy that has good support and is reasonably powerful. The 720p screen resolution at this size form factor is pretty irrelevant. It also has good support as currently I have Android 7.0 and the January Android security updates where my partner who has a Galaxy S7 is still on Android 6 and the December security updates. I did try the S7 myself for a week or two before giving it to my partner but I really couldn't get on with it, the thing is physically too big and the Samsung special with the software made it awful in my opinion, but the X Compact is fairly close to stock Android which is a big benefit and with light use you can easily get 2 days battery life.
If anyone can point me at a phone that is the same physical size as the X Compact that comes with good software support, good camera and good battery life, 3GB RAM and a fast CPU then I'd really like to know what and where.
When I looked at the reviews for this phone most of the reviewers utterly missed the point of it, they always compare it against phones that have a physically huge QHD screen which if you don't want a giant phone in the first place is a pointless comparison.
swervy249 to fat-pudding
29 Jan 171#13
Totally agree with everything you said, it's a shame there aren't any real alternatives to this (not to my knowledge anyway). I have a Z5 compact and had been looking forward to the next iteration after also owning the Z3 compact, but having had a go on the new version and read the reviews im sticking with the Z5 compact for now. Great price for the phone, but if you're able to get the Z5 compact version for about the same price id go with that instead.
I really hope Sony step up next time round otherwise im going to be holding onto my Z5 compact for a long time!
chrisbenwalker to fat-pudding
29 Jan 17#16
I'm still using a z3c and really can't see what a xc or z5c would give me over mine. I agree that most reviewers have missed the point that with this phone, and believe as in the ops comments, that processor spec was lowered to deal with the overheating issues. It is a shame that waterproofing was lost on this model though. Too many benchmark geeks will be quick to say that this phone doesn't cut it, but it's real world use that matters to me, and this looks to be very capable.
I'm tempted to buy a new phone soon, but can I be convinced to change my z3c for this?
devilsadv0cate
29 Jan 17#14
Yeah, I did that as I read to do that in you op.
1905dar
29 Jan 17#15
Do you see any of the plans with 119.99 up front? The 1Gb and 3Gb are also there and device plan is same cost. Might just get stung for a £1 or £2 extra dependent upon unlock time.
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119.99 up front then £3 a month for length of contract is the tariff you need to select. You might need to click show more to find this tariff.
You can choose any tariff this time so I would advise going or the 500Mb plan with 119.99 up front but the general jist of o2 refresh deals applies:
1.Receive device in the post / Collect your phone in store.
2.Request unlock - most succesful way I have seen to do this is through the my o2 website or app
3.Once unlock code is received unlock your phone (approx 48 hours) - some people move to step 4 straight away as soon as requesting the unlock code but I have waited when doing it in the past.
4.Ring up and pay off the device plan but cancel the airtime contract saying you think the device plan is great value but you have seen better airtime deals elsewhere. This is the most difficult step dependant upon who you talk to at o2 and if they understand the o2 refresh deal properly or not.
At worse you might get charged for 2-3 days of the airtime contract whilst you get the unlock code by waiting - which should be under £3 on the 500Mb plan
Sometimes the process has been known to go wrong and you do have to go through getting a refund but this has happened to me once in four deals (I change phones a lot) but I managed to get the money refunded back to my account before I was billed so I didn't get charged the full airtime contract and then have to wait to get my money back.
I know this phone isn't for everyone especially since they removed the dust and waterproofing but I am after a small (fairly) powerful android phone and this seems to be the only one that even comes close to being that. All the reviews say the 650 processor is fine even for top games due to the 1280 x 720 res on the screen. I had a z5 compzct but sent it back due to the overheating issues which is why I assume they have gone for a lower spec processor this time.
Top comments
It's really the only phone of this size that you can buy that has good support and is reasonably powerful. The 720p screen resolution at this size form factor is pretty irrelevant. It also has good support as currently I have Android 7.0 and the January Android security updates where my partner who has a Galaxy S7 is still on Android 6 and the December security updates. I did try the S7 myself for a week or two before giving it to my partner but I really couldn't get on with it, the thing is physically too big and the Samsung special with the software made it awful in my opinion, but the X Compact is fairly close to stock Android which is a big benefit and with light use you can easily get 2 days battery life.
If anyone can point me at a phone that is the same physical size as the X Compact that comes with good software support, good camera and good battery life, 3GB RAM and a fast CPU then I'd really like to know what and where.
When I looked at the reviews for this phone most of the reviewers utterly missed the point of it, they always compare it against phones that have a physically huge QHD screen which if you don't want a giant phone in the first place is a pointless comparison.
All comments (70)
Upfront cost £119.99
Monthly device payment £3.00
Total Credit amount £72.00
Total amount payable for device £191.99
It's really the only phone of this size that you can buy that has good support and is reasonably powerful. The 720p screen resolution at this size form factor is pretty irrelevant. It also has good support as currently I have Android 7.0 and the January Android security updates where my partner who has a Galaxy S7 is still on Android 6 and the December security updates. I did try the S7 myself for a week or two before giving it to my partner but I really couldn't get on with it, the thing is physically too big and the Samsung special with the software made it awful in my opinion, but the X Compact is fairly close to stock Android which is a big benefit and with light use you can easily get 2 days battery life.
If anyone can point me at a phone that is the same physical size as the X Compact that comes with good software support, good camera and good battery life, 3GB RAM and a fast CPU then I'd really like to know what and where.
When I looked at the reviews for this phone most of the reviewers utterly missed the point of it, they always compare it against phones that have a physically huge QHD screen which if you don't want a giant phone in the first place is a pointless comparison.
I really hope Sony step up next time round otherwise im going to be holding onto my Z5 compact for a long time!
I'm tempted to buy a new phone soon, but can I be convinced to change my z3c for this?