Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia X Performance
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.942.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.655.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia X Performance features a more premium build with an aluminum back and a higher resolution 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the ZTE Blade A7 Prime's 6.09-inch display with a lower resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia X Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Mediatek Helio A22 in the Blade A7 Prime.
- The camera on the Xperia is also more advanced, with a 23 MP rear camera versus the Blade's 16 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Blade A7 Prime has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 2700 mAh, but lacks fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Xperia runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the Blade A7 Prime comes with Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
General
Release Date
2016, July 01
2019
Announced
2016, February 22
2019
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia X Performance Dual F8132 with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM (SS), 64GB 3GB RAM (DS)
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.7 x 70.4 x 8.7 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.34 in)
156.7 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (6.17 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight
164.4 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

