Sony Xperia X
#4311
Sony Xperia X Compact
#4312Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X Compact
Performance
57.957.9
Camera
42.942.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.756.7
Summary
- The Sony Xperia X features a 5.0-inch 1080p IPS LCD display, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 4.6-inch 720p display of the Xperia X Compact, which results in sharper visuals.
- Both models share the same Snapdragon 650 chipset and RAM configuration, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The Xperia X has a superior front camera at 13 MP versus the 5 MP on the Compact, while both have a 23 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Xperia X Compact has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2700 mAh compared to the 2620 mAh in the Xperia X, but both support 18W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia X utilizes an aluminum frame with a glass back, while the Compact has a plastic back and frame, making the former feel more premium.
- Both devices run Android 6.0.1 with upgrade options to Android 8.0, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X Compact
General
Release Date
2016
2016, September 08
Announced
2016
2016, September 01
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia X Dual F5122 with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM (F5121), 64GB 3GB RAM (F5122)
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
White, Universe black, Mist blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 Cat6 300/50 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes