Sony Xperia X Compact
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Sony Xperia XA1
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Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XA1
Performance
57.960.3
Camera
42.942.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.757.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia X Compact features a smaller 4.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xperia XA1 has a larger 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X Compact is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, offering a hexa-core CPU, whereas the XA1 utilizes a Mediatek Helio P20 with an octa-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 23 MP rear camera, but the XA1 supports HDR video recording, while the X Compact can record at 60fps.
- The X Compact has a 2700 mAh battery with faster 18W charging compared to the XA1's 2300 mAh battery and 10W charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the X Compact featuring a plastic frame and back, while the XA1 has an aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly lighter weight.
- Software-wise, the X Compact runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the XA1 ships with Android 7.0, also upgradable to 8.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XA1
General
Release Date
2016, September 08
2017
Announced
2016, September 01
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia XA1 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
23 MP
Main Camera Details
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
145 x 67 x 8 mm (5.71 x 2.64 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Universe black, Mist blue
White, Black, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes