The Sony Xperia X is an Android-based smartphone produced by Sony. Part of the Sony Xperia X series, the device was unveiled along with the Sony Xperia XA and Sony Xperia X Performance at MWC 2016 on February 22, 2016. The Sony Xperia X series will replace the former Sony Xperia Z series, as confirmed by Sony Mobile's senior product marketing manager Jun Makino in February 2016.
At the 2017 Investor Day event, Sony announced it would be dropping its "premium standard" phones (one step below the flagship premium models), including the Xperia X and X Compact. The flagship X Performance and XZ phones will continue, as well as the XA1, XA1 Ultra, and the upcoming XZ1 and XZ1 Compact.
Specifications
Hardware
The device features a 1080p screen and a 64-bit 1.8 GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 system-on-chip with 3 GB of RAM. The device also has 32 GB and 64 GB (dual-sim variant) of internal storage with microSD card expansion up to 200 GB and includes a non-removable 2620 mAh battery.
The rear-facing camera of the Xperia X is 23 megapixels with a sensor size of 1/2.3 inch and an aperture of f/2.0, featuring a Sony Exmor RS image sensor with quick launch and predictive hybrid autofocus that utilizes phase detection autofocus that can focus on the object within 0.03 seconds.
The front-facing camera is 13 MP with a 1/3" EXMOR RS for mobile sensor and has a 22 mm equivalent F2.2 lens.
The phone features QNOVO adaptive battery charging technology which aims to extend the lifespan of the battery.
The rear (back) camera has hardware issues that could result in it not functioning. Users within the product warranty are entitled to a manufacturer repair.
Software The Xperia X is preinstalled with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony's custom interface and software. On August 23, 2016, Sony announced that the Xperia X would receive an upgrade to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. On December 19, 2016, the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xperia X has officially rolled out. In June 2017, Sony released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Xperia X. Sailfish OS, announced to proceed to community beta phase during July 2017, has been released, and is available in select countries since October 11, 2017. On 6 February 2018 Xperia X has received an official Android 8.0 Oreo update. Ubuntu Touch can also be installed on the Xperia X.
Variants
Here is a partial description of the Xperia X variants (X, X dual sim, X Compact) sold in the world:
Model Bands Screen F5121 (single SIM)GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS HSPA+ 800 (Band VI), 800 (Band XIX), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28,38,39,40,41) 5" HD, 1080x1920F5122 (dual SIM) 5" HD, 1080x1920F5321 (Compact, single nano SIM)GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS HSPA+ 800 (Band VI), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28,38,39,40,41) 4.6" HD 720p
Xperia X Performance
The Sony Xperia X Performance is an Android smartphone that is part of the Sony Xperia X series. The device was unveiled along with the Sony Xperia XA and Sony Xperia X at MWC 2016 on February 22, 2016. It was Sony's flagship smartphone for the first half of 2016.
Hardware The device features a 1080p screen, also features a 64-bit 2.0 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 64-bit system-on-chip with 3 GB of RAM. The device also has 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage with microSD card expansion up to 200 GB and includes non-removable 2700 mAh battery.
The rear-facing camera of the Xperia X Performance is 23 megapixels with sensor size of 1/2.3 inch and an aperture of f/2.0, featuring Sony Exmor RS image sensor with quick launch and also features hybrid autofocus that utilizes phase detection autofocus that can focus the object within 0.03 seconds. Also the device is water and dust resistant with an IP rating of 65 and 68 and features a fingerprint sensor as well. The U.S. variant will include a free Qnovo Quick Charge 2.0 charger in the box. This would be the first time ever that Sony Mobile has included something extra for its U.S. smartphone customers.
Software The Xperia X Performance is preinstalled with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony's custom interface and software. On August 23, 2016, Sony announced that the Xperia X Performance would receive an upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat.
On November 29, 2016, the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xperia X Performance was officially rolled out. An update to Android 7.1.1 rolled out in April 2017.
On 27 November 2017 Android 8.0 Oreo has been upgraded for Sony Xperia X Performance through build number 41.3.A.0.401.
Model details Here are the complete description of the Xperia X Performance variants in the world:
Model BandsF8131GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS HSPA+ 800 (Band VI), 800 (Band XIX), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 (SO-04H)/ 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 17, 41 (502SO)| |
See also Sony Xperia XA Sony Xperia XZ Sony Xperia X Performance Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Sony Xperia C4
References
External links
Official Press Release Introducing the first ”X” series smartphones – Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA featuring new camera and battery technology Official Whitepaper Official Whitepaper (Dual SIM version)
Official Press Release Introducing the first ”X” series smartphones – Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA featuring new camera and battery technology Official Whitepaper Official Whitepaper (Dual SIM version)