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Sony Xperia X

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Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X (Xperia Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 6 x 1.8 GHz, Cortex-A72/-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
5.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 441 PPI, LCD, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
, 19.8 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: headset jack, Card Reader: Micro-SDHC/-SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope, magnetometer, pedometer, motion detection sensor, proximity sensor, DLNA, Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, App2SD
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41), HSUPA up to 5.76 MBit/s, HSDPA up to 42.2 MBit/s, LTE Cat 6 up to 300 MBit/s download, 50 MBit/s upload, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.7 x 143 x 69 ( = 0.3 x 5.63 x 2.72 in)
Battery
2620 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 23 MPix f/2.0, video recording up to 1080p, LED flash, autofocus
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.0, video recording up to 1080p
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers, Keyboard: virtual, Keyboard Light: yes, USB cable, modular power supply, headphones, quick start guide, Xperia apps, Google apps, AVG protection, SIM toolkit, FM radio, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
152 g ( = 5.36 oz / 0.34 pounds), Power Supply: 25 g ( = 0.88 oz / 0.06 pounds)
Price
599 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77.08% - good
Average of 55 scores (from 95 reviews)
price: 65%, performance: 77%, features: 81%, display: 88% mobility: 73%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Sony Xperia X

85.3% Sony Xperia X Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Ambitious. The Sony Xperia X aims to be a top smartphone and a photo artist in one device. Although the 5-inch Android system brings many features and high performance, is cannot fully meet its high, self-imposed claims.
Sony Xperia X Review
Source: Tech Girl English Archive.org version
Get the Sony Xperia X if you are into taking selfies, want a high quality camera and a screen display that will surprise you every time you look at it. And the two day battery life is a real plus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2017
Sony Xperia X Review – a comfortable phone for everyone
Source: Tech Nave English Archive.org version
To many, a smartphone is their gateway to the world-wide web, and the Sony Xperia X is a good window to that world if a user invests in getting a unit for themselves. It has its ups and downs, but overall it is a good phone to recommend to anyone particularly if you're a fan of Sony Xperia phones and those with dedicated camera shutter buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2016
Sony Xperia X review
Source: ITP English Archive.org version
Sony would like to position the Xperia X as a mid-range phone albeit with some serious premium credentials. They’ve largely succeeded. The work done with the camera is commendable and will only get better as the predictive hybrid autofocus advances. Actually it shares most of the features with the premium Xperia Z series but with a more pocket-friendly price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/14/2016
Does X Mark the Spot?
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
Overall, the Xperia X is a great device and we had a good time taking it around as our daily driver. It handled day-to-day tasks we threw at it easily, it’s main and secondary camera perform well, and — despite the size — has pretty decent battery life. But, it’s really the price that has us wincing a little. The Sony Xperia X is priced at Php 29,990 and we can already feel your inner keyboard warrior’s spirit rising up to leave a comment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/25/2016
Redefines what a high-end smartphone should be
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Some might reproach Sony for choosing Snapdragon 650 mobile CPU instead of the top-notch Snapdragon 820, for example. However, the mobile chip in Xperia X not only did well in terms of performance but also kept reasonable exterior temperatures after our stress test. What’s more, this CPU seems to be gentle on the battery because its seemingly small capacity of 2630 mAh displayed decent durability. Also, the 23MP camera does not have 4K video recording but it offers many manual settings and fascinating modes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/31/2016
60% Sony Xperia X review – a lacklustre rebirth
Source: What Mobile English Archive.org version
A lot of weird decisions have been made since the Xperia X was announced. First of all the marketing has been poor with many, including us, were led to believe that the Xperia X range was to be released alongside the Xperia Z range. The spec sheet we thought corroborated this thought as none of the Xperia X devices use Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, the Snapdragon 820 at the time.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 30% performance: 60% display: 80% workmanship: 80%
60% The Z6 in all but name
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
This is a real shame, as the rest of the phone holds up well to its closest competitors. However, if the camera wasn't enough to hold the Xperia X back, its price definitely is, as it currently costs £460 SIM-free or around £32-per-month on contract. This puts it in direct competition with the LG G5, which not only has a vastly superior camera – arguably the best out of all of this year's flagship smarpthones – but it also has an equally gorgeous-looking screen and bundles of speed. When you put these phones side-by-side, the G5 wins hands down.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
40% Sony Xperia X review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Whichever way you cut it, the Xperia X is a woefully overpriced handset. Coupled with the performance problems and dull design, there's just not enough here to justify that high price and make it a handset to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 40%
72% Sony Xperia X
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Sony, what are you doing? Though the $700 Xperia X Performance features a flagship-level processor and runs well as a result, Sony apparently didn't feel the need to bring anything new to the table. What we have here is a reasonably good smartphone that lacks soul or ambition, and ultimately costs too much for what it is.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 72%
70% Sony in a spin?
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Additionally the X is underminded by the more exciting edge-to-edge display of Sony's own Xperia XA, lacks the waterproofing of the Xperia Z5, while many of its features are average compared to the advancing and competitive world of mid-range handsets. So while the Xperia X doesn't really do much wrong and is a potentially solid choice, it's the surrounding competition and lack of cohesion in the range that stop it being top pick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Xperia X vs Apple iPhone 6s
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
With its more elegant body, better camera, faster chipset, and record LTE band support, the iPhone 6s seems destined to remain the popular choice compared to the Xperia X. Moreover, Sony priced its midranger just a hundred lower than the iPhone 6s, which wouldn't help its cause at all.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
80% Sony Xperia X
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Sony’s smartphone efforts are in trouble. It’s hard to tell what’s smaller - Sony Mobile’s profits or its share of the smartphone market. It’s not quite the excellent phone Sony says it is, but the Xperia X is still a good alternative to the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 as well as a step up from the Nexus 5X.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
It’s not a flagship phone… (video)
Source: Pocketnow English Archive.org version
The X is a tricky phone to pin down. Sony’s mission here is to trim the fat, walking away from some of the more outlandish hardware specs and feature creeping our phones are experiencing. Instead we see Sony engineers trying to scale back and refine specifically those hardware elements which they believe truly affect consumer use.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2016
70% Ambitious for a mid-ranger
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X was announced at Rs 48,999 and is currently selling for about Rs 46,000 on Amazon.in. Now there has been a quick drop in the price, but it is still a very high amount. The smartphone is very well made and offers a sturdy performance package but not for the price that Sony is asking.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75%
60% Sony Xperia X
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X is a capable midrange phone with a good camera, but that shouldn't add up to a $550 price tag. It lacks waterproofing, which has distinguished the Xperia line for so long. And it can't compete with higher-end phones like the HTC 10 or the Galaxy S7 in terms of display quality, camera, or performance. Ultimately, you're better off saving $150 and picking up the OnePlus 3, which gets you a faster processor and much longer battery life. The Blu Life One X$149.99 at Amazon, meanwhile, isn't quite as powerful, but offers terrific value for the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Sony Xperia X Dual Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
Sony's new flagship Xperia X Dual gives us mixed feelings. It's a beautiful device that's built well, has a good screen and sports a feature-filled camera that takes good pictures in most conditions. Unfortunately, there are serious flaws as well, with heating issues that cause crashes, lags and app shutdowns, as well as a fingerprint sensor that often falters. The software is a bit bothersome as well, and the UI is not the most easy to use or customisable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
70% Good-looking phone with a great camera & battery life, but it's too expensive
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
We wish we could rate the Sony Xperia X more highly than we have. It has a stunning design with a screen size ideal for those who prefer the smaller end of the spectrum. The 5in screen is the sweet-spot for us here. It also offers a great battery life, a brilliant camera and performance that should satisfy the majority of users.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 50% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
84% A worthy successor to the Xperia Z that fails to hit the heights
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
Considering that phones like the G5 and the S7 come with higher resolution displays and the Snapdragon 820, the Xperia X is a tough sell at these prices. However, you may find it available with a good deal via your carrier, and so negating the high off-contract price. If you are a Sony fan or you are looking to upgrade from a Xperia Z device and want to stick with Sony then the Xperia X could just be what you are looking for.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
80% Sony Xperia X
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
With dimensions of 143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) and weighing 152g, the Xperia X is Sony’s latest entry into the rather overcrowded smartphone market sector. The Sony Xperia X handset is currently available in a choice of colours. The user can select from models coloured White, Graphite Black, Lime, Gold and Rose Gold.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%
Sony Xperia X vs Sony Xperia Z5
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
Available for order at $549.99, the Xperia X is a smartphone that doesn't disappoint, but feels a bit too expensive for what it offers. And thanks to its seniority, the Xperia Z5 is dangerously close in terms of pricing—nowadays you can score one for as little as $600. Taking these prices in mind, we're unable to recommend the Xperia X over the Z5. We like the way it feels in our hand better, sure, and its display is truly summer-proof, but in terms of camera and game performance, it's just not quite up there. The Z5 also comes with a great perk: water protection. A saving grace is the X's better battery life, but we didn't find that to be large enough of a lead to warrant a reconsideration on our part.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/10/2016
Sony Xperia X vs Samsung Galaxy S7
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
The Xperia X feels a bit pricey, especially in this fiercely competitive market. Its display might look good to lay-men, but upon closer inspection, you’d notice that it's a bit bluish and colors are not well-balanced; its Snapdragon 650 is a noticeable step below the Snapdragon 820, which will be noticed for those who edit pictures, browse the web a lot, and play games on their phones. And then, the image quality and camera experience is a bit below expectations. It also lacks catchy new features that the Galaxy S7 has aplenty in the form of Motion Photo, Always-on Display, Game Center, and so on.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2016
Sony Xperia X review
Source: Androidbeat English Archive.org version
At the end of each review period it’s telling to examine my own emotions in terms of returning a handset to the relevant press office. With the HTC 10 I had to have the device prised from my enthusiastic hands, while I couldn’t wait to throw the sharp-edged, poorly-finished LG G5 back in the box and get it out of the house. The Sony Xperia X elicits… no emotion at all. If it stayed here then it would be in a drawer – it’s a premium-priced Android mid-ranger with no unique selling point whatsoever other than the Sony brand.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2016
60% A mid-range device with no clear direction
Source: Greenbot English Archive.org version
If you’re absolutely committed to Sony hardware, and are desperately aching to put one of the company’s smartphones back into your hands, I suggest you wait until the Xperia X is at least $100 cheaper. Otherwise, I would just buy a Nexus 5X or 6P, both of which have working fingerprint sensors, and promise the fastest OS and security updates in the Android universe.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
78% Sony Xperia X Dual SIM Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X has a decent display, good build and reasonably decent performance and battery life, but it is simply not flagship class. At Rs. 48,990, you inevitably have better options out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 78%
60% Sony Xperia X Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
An edge in a world of round, the Sony Xperia X is a familiarly, but still rather uniquely, designed smartphone that we can't help but feel attracted to. It doesn't look or feel mellow at all, but it isn't overly imposing as are the likes of the HTC 10. It's balanced, really, and comes across as approachable. A nice blend, and a decent job from the Sony design team. We would have loved a more grippy texture for the back, though.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony's Xperia X hits the US on June 26, but you don't need one
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
So far the Xperia X feels like a mixed bag, but surprisingly enough, it's the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 that makes the phone feel so premium. It's a hexa-core chipset in the vein of the classic Snapdragon 808, albeit with two cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and four clocked at 1.4GHz.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2016
Sony Xperia X
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Overall, the results I’ve seen so far from the Xperia X are concerning. The asking price is well within range of a flagship smartphone, but I’m just not seeing where the phone can justify its asking price so far. I don't really have anything against Sony here, but I'm definitely feeling let down given the praise that I've often seen around Sony phones.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2016
70% Sony Xperia X Review: Great Camera, But No X Factor
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X is a very good option for shutterbugs and gamers. The Remote Play feature will delight PS4 owners, while the phone's excellent cameras will please smartphone photographers. Plus, the Xperia X offers long battery life. Too bad Sony continues to stuff a bit too much bloat into its phones.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Is this the Xperia Z6 in disguise?
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The most damning thing, though, is that the LG G5 is cheaper, faster, has a better camera (plus a bonus extra wide-angle camera) and a removable battery – and a lower price. Should you buy the Xperia X, then? Only if the price comes down significantly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Xperia X – Unboxing and first impressions
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
There is a new Sony hitting the shelves today, it is the much awaited Xperia X that was announced at MWC 16. This is slightly scaled down version of what went before in the form of the Xperia Z5 range. It shares a lot of features of its older sibling in that they both have very similar design language, with some subtle changes. We had a very brief hands-on with some early prototypes of the devices when we were in Barcelona and since then we have seen an insight into what was to come in the form of the Xperia Z5 Software update to Marshmallow.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2016
60% Is this the Xperia Z6 in disguise?
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X is an odd fish. In its own right, it’s a very good smartphone, with lovely design, decent battery life and performance, a great screen and (in some circumstances) an impressive set of cameras. Yet, given its specifications, it’s entirely the wrong price. The Nexus 5X, although not quite the looker the Sony Xperia X is, starts at £160 less and has similar levels of performance. The OnePlus 2’s camera isn’t as good as the Sony’s, but it has a superior specification, double the storage and costs £210 less.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Sony Xperia X review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Want the latest and greatest that phones have to offer? Or a startling smartphone bargain? You won’t get either of those with the Sony Xperia X. It’s a sign the company has lost some of its confidence and realised that fighting with Samsung and Apple at their own game isn’t working any more. We can’t really blame it. None of which means that the Xperia X is a remotely bad phone, because it's not. Like a merging of the old Xperia Z and Compact lines, it has an all-new accessible frame with a price that’s significantly lower than some of the competition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Sony Xperia X Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Xperia X is a curious endeavor from Sony, a flagship phone that willingly skimps here and there in order to undercut rival handsets. And while some might bemoan the lack of Snapdragon 820 action, or how the water resistance is a thing of the past, the Xperia X still ticks all of the boxes for a flagship device. Slick design? Yep. Gorgeous screen and an all-round fantastic media experience? Sure. Reliable camera tech? Definitely. And despite that ‘cut back’ processor, you still get silky smooth performance as well as decent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
60% The Z6 in all but name
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
This is a real shame, as the rest of the phone holds up well to its closest competitors. However, if the camera wasn't enough to hold the Xperia X back, its price definitely is, as it currently costs £460 SIM-free or around £32-per-month on contract. This puts it in direct competition with the LG G5, which not only has a vastly superior camera – arguably the best out of all of this year's flagship smarpthones – but it also has an equally gorgeous-looking screen and bundles of speed. When you put these phones side-by-side, the G5 wins hands down.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Xperia X review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X is a high-quality phone and if this is where the story ended, all would have been fine. But no, Sony decided to overhaul its well-known flagship lineup, mid- and low-end too, and replace them all with the X-series. The Xperia X Performance is clearly eyeing the Z5's spot at the top. And the XA Ultra is the C6 Ultra in all but name. But where is the Z5 Compact's successor? And how come the Xperia X takes over from the M-series, but at a much higher price tag?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2016
Hands on: Sony Xperia X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
But dig a little bit deeper and you'll see a phone that's wanted to come out and play for a while, but it couldn't because the other kids in school were having none of it. Then it grew up and got much better looking BECAUSE it was alternative, and suddenly the world was very much interested in what this handsome hunk of tech has to say.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/15/2016
Sony Xperia X hands-on
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Xperia resolves a bit more detail on a pixel level, which is clearly visible in the thinnest of twigs, and tiniest of leaves on the row of images below. Then again, noise is abundant even in brightly lit areas - likely left there deliberately, so noise reduction wouldn't do away with detail. The noise pattern is not that nice to look at (same as on the Xperia Z5), but you would probably never attempt to pixel peep on your photos from so close in real life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2016
Sony's split personality phone could be a winner
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Both Sony Xperia X handsets will be available in the summer of 2016, but predictably, there’s no word yet on prices. I’d hope that the X will be cheaper than the X Performance, and the X Performance cheaper than the Xperia Z5. If it is, Sony could be onto a winner. If it isn't, it'll be a disappointment.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 02/22/2016
Sony Xperia X
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Now, it isn’t meant to replace the Z series, but there are certainly similarities between the two. Aside from the mid-range Xperia XA, the X and X Performance are aiming to offer both impressive cameras and long-lasting batteries in a fairly compact body.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/22/2016
Sub-premium smartphones are surprisingly sexy
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia X is a lovely looking smartphone that brings a premium appeal, hopefully without the premium price tag. It has a great finish with a slender design but it doesn't stray from the look Sony smartphones are associated with, which is nice. These are subtle changes, but we think this series is a teaser for the next Xperia flagship design.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/21/2016

Foreign Reviews

95% Sony Xperia X
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 75% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 100% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 80%
95% Das Sony Xperia X Performance im Androidmag Test
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 78% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 100% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100%
86% Sony Xperia X
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86% mobility: 73%
96% Sony Xperia X
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 05/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 96%
87% Sony Xperia X
Source: Connect - Heft 10/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%
Sony Xperia X
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2016
Neuer Name – Neues Konzept?
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2016
89% Knapp vorbei...
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 79% performance: 97% features: 86% display: 95% mobility: 74%
Mittelklasse zum Premium-Preis
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2016
90% Wie gut ist die neue Sony Oberklasse?
Source: Smart Web German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 88% display: 90%
72% Sony Xperia X das alte Flaggschiff wurde abgeschafft aber nicht abgelöst
Source: Technik Surfer German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% performance: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
93% Sony Xperia X
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 4/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 93%
87% Sony Xperia X
Source: Connect - Heft 8/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%
80% Sony Xperia X
Source: e-media - Heft 08/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Das Sony Xperia X
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2016
Ein problematisches Flaggschiff
Source: Turn On German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2016
Sony Xperia X
Source: c't - Heft 13/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/15/2016
Das Möchtegern-Flaggschiff im Test
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2016
80% Sony Xperia X
Source: PCtipp.ch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% Die neue Modellreihe ist da
Source: Verivox German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 80%
Alles neu bei Sony, aber nicht alles besser
Source: Blick German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2016
Smartphone der High-End-Mittelklasse
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2016
74% Sony Xperia X
Source: Basic Tutorials - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 74%
89% Sony Xperia X
Source: Computerbild - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 89%
71% Sony Xperia X
Source: Technik Surfer - Heft 07/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 71%
96% Sony Xperia X
Source: SFT - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 96%
70% Das Teure Mittelklasse-Smartphone
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Sony Xperia X
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 87% features: 97% display: 93%
93% Sony Xperia X im Test: Keine Innovation, der Z-Serie zu ähnlich
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 93% features: 90% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 93%
Sony Xperia X
Source: A1 Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2016
84% Sony Xperia X
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 83%
Xperia X ist ein prima Alltags-Handy
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2016
81% Der leise Abschied aus dem High-End-Geschäft
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
100% Sony Xperia X
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 3/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Sony Xperia X
Source: Areamobile - Heft 6/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Características del Sony Xperia X
Source: Sin Celular Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; decent hardware; support USB-C. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2017
Análisis del Sony Xperia X a fondo y opinión
Source: Teknofilo Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good display; decent cameras. Negative: Uncomfortable volume buttons; unsupport wireless battery charge and waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2016
81% Sony Xperia X : Review / Análise em Português
Source: 4G News Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
Review | Sony Xperia X
Source: Target HD Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; nice performance; elegant design; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2017
Análise Sony Xperia X: Um telefone de gama média para todos os gostos
Source: Tecnologia.com.pt Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; flexible fingerprint sensor; good sound; high quality screen; good ergonomy. Negative: Poor cameras; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2016
Sony Xperia X: Análise AndroidGeek
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras. Negative: Relatively high price; mediocre design; average performance; unsupport waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2016
60% Recensione Sony Xperia X by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 50% ergonomy: 80%
78% Recensione Sony Xperia X: bello e compatto, il display non ha eguali
Source: Optima Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
70% Sony Xperia X Recensione: Fascia Media Ad Un Prezzo Troppo Elevato
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Recensione: Sony Xperia X
Source: InstaNews Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; compact size; decent hardware; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Preview Sony Xperia X by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design. Negative: Relatively high price; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/28/2016
60% Sony Xperia X - De Xperia hartenbreker
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Sony Xperia X review: teleurstellend voor zijn prijs
Source: All About Phones Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Test Du Sony Xperia X : Le Presque Haut De Gamme
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% Test du Sony Xperia X : milieu de gamme premium, mais pas haut de gamme
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 76%
Test Du Sony Xperia X : Préparez Vos Euros
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good screen; nice design; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2016
84% Sony Xperia X – nowa, wyższa półka w ofercie japońskiej firmy
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 84%
87% Sony Xperia X'i inceliyoruz
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 98% features: 88% display: 95%
Kipróbáltuk: Sony Xperia X
Source: HWSW HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent battery life; good price. Negative: Mediocre cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/22/2016
Sony Xperia X: stále postaru, ale vydrží přejetí autem (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; support dual SIM, excellent display. Negative: Short battery life; mediocre Wifi connection; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2016

Comment

Model: The Sony Xperia X is a smartphone with mid-range hardware. It features 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 dual core & a 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 quad core CPU with Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 chipset, 3 GB RAM, an Andreno 510 GPU, and 32 GB/64 GB internal memory. Thank to a MicroSD slot, the storage capacity can be expanded by up to 256 GB. Its 5.0 inch capacitive LCD touchscreen uses the IPS technology, features a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), supports multi-touch inputs with up to 10 fingers and is protected by a scratch-resistant glass and oleophobic coating.

The Sony Xperia X features a non-removable lithium ion battery rated at 2620 mAh. Thanks to Quick Charge 2.0, it can be charged to 60% in 30 minutes. For camera, it features a 23 MP primary camera with phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1/2.3" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR and panorama function. The primary camera is capable to record 1080p videos at 30 fps and 60 fps. The secondary 13 MP with 1/3" sensor size is capable to capture 1080p videos, too. For wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, NFC, and FM Radio.

Qualcomm Adreno 510: Integrated graphics card based on the Adreno 500 architecture, like the Adreno 520 in the Snapdragon 820. Performance should be on average similar to the old Adreno 330 in the Snapdragon 801. Supports DirectX12, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


650 MSM8956: Upper middle class ARM based SoC with 6 CPU cores (64 Bit Cortex A72 and A53 mixture) and a Adreno 510 GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.00":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.


77.08%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2016-02-28 (Update: 2016-02-28)