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Sony Xperia X Compact

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Pros

  • have lots of detail and nice
  • natural colors
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

Cons

  • images looked overexposed -- slightly
  • Sony doesn t include a QC 3. 0 charger in the box
  • huge fingerprint magnet

Key specs

  • 23 Mpx
  • 4.6 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 319 ppi
  • 2700 mAh
  • 6-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Sony Xperia X Compact - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia X Compact

Pros

  • have lots of detail and nice
  • natural colors
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • STAMINA mode reduces the performance and the functionality
  • devices are faster and feature larger screens
  • The sound does get really good with corresponding files
  • compact phone is sleek in design and fits perfectly in the hand
  • a sleek design and fits perfectly in the hand
  • remarkable camera and long battery life
  • Viewing angles and brightness are solid
  • compact dimensions and the fact that she could use it one handed

Cons

  • images looked overexposed -- slightly
  • Sony doesn t include a QC 3. 0 charger in the box
  • huge fingerprint magnet
  • the X Compact doesn t come with dust and water resistance
  • having all these buttons on one side can make it feel a touch cluttered
  • the shutter speed can be really slow in such lighting situations
  • collects small scratches and fingerprint smudges a little too
  • it lacks another signature feature: waterproofing
  • slightly underpowered and fragile offering
  • Sony has decided to
  • the X Compact is not waterproof

Sony Xperia X Compact - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.6 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2700 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
319 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.8 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia X Compact - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed1.8 GHz
CPU cores6-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 650
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 510
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution23.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.08 in
Width2.56 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight4.76 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
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Display
Screen size4.6 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density319.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2700.0 mAh
Standby time750.0 h
Talk time14.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia X Compact - Q&A (5)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did the Xperia X Compact come out?
    glenn_mohr
    over 1 year ago
    The Xperia X Compact was released in September, 2016.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony Xperia X Compact waterproof?
    dane
    over 1 year ago
    No, the Sony Xperia X Compact is not officially rated waterproof.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Sony Xperia X Compact?
    christene.johnston
    over 1 year ago
    The Xperia X Compact was released in 2016, being 7 years old now as of 2022.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did Xperia X Compact come out?
    bernardo
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony Xperia X Compact was released on 8 September 2016.
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    khalilah.oconnell
    over 2 years ago
    Is Sony Xperia X Compact waterproof?
    lyndsey_heller
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Xperia X Compact has not been rated waterproof by Sony.
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Sony Xperia X Compact Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.5
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Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.08.2017
Sony Xperia X Compact review
3.0

Just buy the Xperia Z5 Compact

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact Phone is Small But Lasts Forever on a Charge
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Tom's Guide
Published: 29.09.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact Phone is Small But Lasts Forever on a Charge
3.5

The Xperia X Compact has a beautiful screen and amazing battery life. But its camera doesn't live up to Sony's claims of blur-free photos.

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact review: A small step backwards
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Alphr
Published: 03.10.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact review: A small step backwards
3.0

The Sony Xperia X Compact took me a little by surprise, and sadly not in a good way. You see, for years when people have asked me what “normal-sized” phone they should get, my answer has been simple: “Get

Sony Xperia X Compact A tiny phone with a camera that will blow you away
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CNET
Published: 26.10.2016
A tiny phone with a camera that will blow you away

The Sony Xperia X Compact packs tons of goodies into a small package.

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 28.10.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review
4.4

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia X Compact (Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Qualcomm Adreno 510, 4.6", 135) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact review: Small Android is still good, but not much better
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Ars Technica
Sony Xperia X Compact review: Small Android is still good, but not much better

Aside from camera tricks, the $499 handset is a slightly sub-par Z5 Compact.

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact hands-on review| Stuff
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Sony Xperia X Compact hands-on review| Stuff

We (comfortably) wrap our hands around Sony’s new pocket rocket

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 04.09.2017
Sony Xperia X Compact

Sony Xperia X Compact (Mobile Phone): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact review
Android Authority logo
Android Authority
Published: 26.09.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact review

Is having a smaller, more compact phone worth paying a premium price tag for? Find out in this, our full review of the Sony Xperia X Compact!

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.09.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact Review
3.5

The Sony Xperia X Compact is a sleek unlocked Android phone you can easily use with one hand, but its price is out of proportion with its size.

Sony Xperia X Compact [Review] Sony Xperia X Compact - X marks the spot | Hitech Century
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Hitech Century
Published: 02.02.2017
[Review] Sony Xperia X Compact - X marks the spot | Hitech Century

If you need a compact sized phone with a high performing camera and impressive battery life the Xperia X Compact ought to be tops on your shopping list.

Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact review: Size really does matter
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Android Central
Published: 22.09.2016
Sony Xperia X Compact review: Size really does matter

Small phone lovers have something to get excited about with the latest in Sony's Compact line.

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