Sony Xperia X Compact
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Sony Xperia XA1
#3481Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XA1
Performance
65.166.6
Camera
36.836.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.720.8
Build
88.374.8
Connectivity
65.162.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
45.640.7
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
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, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Universe black, Mist blue
White, Black, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass