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Sony Xperia X Performance

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Pros

  • a refined look and a sophisticated design
  • The wide dynamic range recorded in sunny scenes was impressive
  • Good target exposure and dynamic range

Cons

  • X doesn't have same two-day battery life
  • detracts too much from the user experience
  • No fingerprint alone makes it a no go

Key specs

  • 23 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS, IPS TFT
  • 441 ppi
  • 2700 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 13 Mpx

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Sony Xperia X Performance - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia X Performance

Pros

  • a refined look and a sophisticated design
  • The wide dynamic range recorded in sunny scenes was impressive
  • Good target exposure and dynamic range
  • White balance is generally very good
  • Both autofocus and video stabilization are excellent
  • Accurate focus is also very repeatable between shots using both preview
  • Video stabilization is particularly impressive
  • Good exposure and white balance
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Good detail preservation using flash
  • Video Pros Very good stabilization

Cons

  • X doesn't have same two-day battery life
  • detracts too much from the user experience
  • No fingerprint alone makes it a no go
  • US model does not have a fingerprint reader
  • X Performance failed to register light taps
  • color rendering starts to become a little inconsistent
  • loss of sharpness between the center and edges of the frame
  • White balance is not repeatable over consecutive shots using flash
  • jitter noticeable in walking scenes
  • Auto HDR mode sometimes fails to trigger
  • some background noise can come through during calls

Sony Xperia X Performance - Technical Overview

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

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Sony Xperia X Performance - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution23.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Focus adjustmentAutomatic
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
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
Height5.66 in
Width2.77 in
Depth0.34 in
Weight5.82 oz
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Other features
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 transmission
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSDPA
  • HSPA+
  • HSUPA
  • LTE
Navigation system
  • A-GPS
  • BeiDou
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Technology
  • IPS
  • IPS TFT
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Screen materialScratch-resistant glass
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution13.0 Mpx
Lens apertureF/2.0
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Design
MaterialMetal
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
Magnetometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DID
  • GAP
  • GATT
  • GAVDP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HOGP
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP
  • SPP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2700.0 mAh
Standby time540.0 h
Talk time15.7 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia X Performance - Q&A (4)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What year is Sony Xperia X Performance?
    margene
    over 1 year ago
    The Xperia X Performance was released in 2016.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I clear the cache on my Sony Xperia X Performance?
    angelo
    over 1 year ago
    You can either wipe the cache of individual apps through their settings or putting the phone in recovery mode and collectively wiping the partition of all apps.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Xperia X Performance support 4G?
    lawrence_kessler
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia X Performance supports 4G connectivity.
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    lezlie
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony Xperia X Performance waterproof?
    chi_dubuque
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia X Performance is rated IP65/68 waterproof, which means you could leave it under a meter of water for 30 minutes without the phone malfunctioning.
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Sony Xperia X Performance Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.3
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Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.08.2017
Sony Xperia X Performance review
3.5

Sony's high-end Android phone is seriously lacking

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance review: You deserve a lot more phone for $700
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Greenbot
Published: 11.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance review: You deserve a lot more phone for $700
3.0

Seriously, Sony? The Xperia X Performance performs well enough, but it's absolutely not worth its outrageous price tag.

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance review: 80% of a great phone
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Android Central
Published: 01.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance review: 80% of a great phone

Sony's $700 Xperia X Performance is a mix of great features, wasted potential, and showstopping flaws. Should you consider Sony's flagship for mid-2016?

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance Mobile review: Impressive results
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DXOMARK
Published: 28.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance Mobile review: Impressive results

Achieving an overall DxOMark mobile score of 88 points, the Sony Xperia X Performance smartphone offers excellent results for both still photography and video capture. Featuring a 23Mp 1/2.3”-type Exmor sensor and wide-angle 24mm f/2 Sony G lens, it’s an excellent option for a wide range of photographic subjects, in particular intricate landscape, architectural and street scenes, which maximize both sensor resolution and lens potential. Target exposures are generally very good, and when activated, the Xperia X Performance’s automatic HDR mode records wide dynamic range for successful pictures in high-contrast scenes.

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 01.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance review | Finder

Our Sony Xperia X Performance Review shows a curious mix of premium parts and mid-range power, making the phone hard to recommend.

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance review - is it worth $700?
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Android Authority
Published: 07.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance review - is it worth $700?

What does the latest flagship from Sony have to offer and does it challenge other flagships? We find out, in this Sony Xperia X Performance review.

Sony Xperia X Performance A water-resistant speed demon
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CNET
Published: 29.06.2016
A water-resistant speed demon

The Sony Xperia X Performance drives rings around the basic Xperia X even if it does cost a little bit more.

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.06.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance Review
2.5

The unlocked Sony Xperia X Performance packs a top-of-the-line processor and camera, but it's missing some key features you'd expect from a high-end phone, and it suffered from overheating in testing.

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance smartphone review - sleek, stylish and waterproof
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Tech Guide
Published: 22.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance smartphone review - sleek, stylish and waterproof

Sony is hoping that X marks the spot for success with its latest Xperia X Performance – the new flagship product for this latest range which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February. Well, the Sony Xperia X Performance has finally arrived and Tech Guide literally took it for a test drive. […]

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 02.08.2016
Sony Xperia X Smartphone Review
4.3

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia X (Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 5.0", 152 ) with many measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia X Performance Review
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TechSpot
Published: 26.07.2016
Sony Xperia X Performance Review
3.0

The new Xperia X series may not carry the same name as its predecessor, the Xperia Z, but there's no mistaking these products for a revolutionary change....

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