
Overall Score
55.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5040)55.6
Performance(#7956)54.3
Camera(#3156)42.9
Display(#4122)70.5
Battery(#6434)43.5
Build(#293)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia X Performance
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia X Performance features a sleek design with a glass front, aluminum back, and plastic frame, measuring 143.7 x 70.4 x 8.7 mm and weighing 164.4g.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi density.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it delivers solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, complemented by 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 23 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 60fps, while the 13 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 2700 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, it is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, ensuring a relatively modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including White and Graphite Black.
- It features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Xperia X Performance combines a premium build with competent specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, July 01
Announced2016, February 22
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia X Performance Dual F8132 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 3GB RAM (SS), 64GB 3GB RAM (DS)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera23 MP
Main Camera Details23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
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, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.7 x 70.4 x 8.7 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.34 in)
Weight164.4 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 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