Overall Score
56.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#4312)56.7
Performance(#5448)57.9
Camera(#3159)42.9
Display(#5573)70.5
Battery(#11742)43.5
Build(#823)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia X Compact
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia X Compact features a compact design with dimensions of 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 135 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- It has a 4.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 319 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, with a hexa-core CPU and Adreno 510 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 23 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- Battery life is sustained by a 2700 mAh capacity, with 18W fast charging but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, and features stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The phone is available in White, Universe Black, and Mist Blue colors.
- It does not support 5G connectivity, which may limit future-proofing.
- Overall, the Xperia X Compact balances portability with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, September 08
Announced2016, September 01
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPUAdreno 510
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera23 MP
Main Camera Details23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Universe black, Mist blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes