The Xperia Z1 Compact was announced back in early 2014 and kicked off a new lineup that’d eventually include smaller versions of many Sony flagships. These smartphones were never best-sellers but the company did always seem pleased with results, so it was no surprise last December when Sony’s plans for an Xperia XZ4 Compact leaked out. 

Initially, the device was expected to arrive alongside the flagship we now know as the Xperia 1. But shortly after its design leaked, rumors began floating around about a potential cancelation. MWC 2019 arrived and Sony failed to announce the smartphone, ...