Sony Xperia X vs Sony Xperia X Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia X vs Sony Xperia X Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XSony Xperia XGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.0Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.4 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
16 reviews
8.3
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia X vs Sony Xperia X Compact

Specs stores to buy Sony Xperia X Sony Xperia X
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 4.6"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
142.7 mm
7.9 mm 		65.0 mm
129.0 mm
9.5 mm
Weight 153 g 135 g
Micro SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 93.389
v7 		77.650
v6
Battery 2620 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X Compact
Size
69.4 mm • 142.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 129.0 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 135 g
Usable surface 69 % 69 %
Materials Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.6"
Type LCD IPS • TRILUMINOS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.6
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
CPU 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 510

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
93.389
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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77.650
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
7.7
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
6.6
Quality of selfies
8.0
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.5
6.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.720 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body 		1.080 W/Kg on head
1.250 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		0.720 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
16 reviews
10 reviews
Prices
From $ 112 --
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