With the holiday galore almost over and 2017 just right around the corner, let's take a short trip down memory lane and look at the best 2016 smartphones for Sony are the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Sony Xperia XZ. Due to a rise in technology and even better competition, Sony is planning on releasing better models next year. After seeing the two phones Sony released this year, fans have reason to believe they will outdo themselves next year.