Sony Xperia X, Xperia X Compact & Xperia X Performance – Detailed English Specifications
The 2016 Sony Xperia X series includes three key models: Xperia X (mid‑range flagship), Xperia X Compact (small‑form mid‑range), and Xperia X Performance (premium flagship with faster chipset). All launched in 2016, running Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to 8.0 Oreo), with 23MP Exmor RS rear cameras, side‑mounted fingerprints, and IP65/68 protection.
1. Core Overview (All Models)
Category Xperia X (F5121/F5122) Xperia X Compact (F5321/F5322) Xperia X Performance (F8131/F8132) Launch Feb 2016 (MWC); released May 2016 Feb 2016 (MWC); released Sep 2016 Feb 2016 (MWC); released Jun 2016 Positioning Mid‑range flagship Compact mid‑range Premium flagship OS Android 6.0 → 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 → 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 → 8.0 Oreo Network 2G/3G/4G LTE (dual‑SIM for F5122) 2G/3G/4G LTE (dual‑SIM for F5322) 2G/3G/4G LTE (single‑SIM) MSRP (2016) ~€599 ~€499 ~€699 Colors White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold White, Universe Black, Mist Blue White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
2. Key Hardware Comparison
Display
Model Type & Size Resolution & Features Protection Xperia X 5.0″ IPS LCD, TRILUMINOS™, X‑Reality Engine 1080×1920 (FHD, ~441 PPI), 16M colors, 10‑point multi‑touch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Xperia X Compact 4.6″ IPS LCD, TRILUMINOS™, X‑Reality Engine 720×1280 (HD, ~319 PPI), 16M colors, 10‑point multi‑touch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Xperia X Performance 5.0″ IPS LCD, TRILUMINOS™, X‑Reality Engine 1080×1920 (FHD, ~441 PPI), 16M colors, 10‑point multi‑touch Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Body & Design
Model Dimensions & Weight Build & Protection Sensors Xperia X 142×69×7.9 mm, 151g OmniBalance, metal frame, plastic back, IP65/68 Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass Xperia X Compact 129×65×8.5 mm, 135g OmniBalance, metal frame, plastic back, IP65/68 Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass Xperia X Performance 144×70×8.6 mm, 165g OmniBalance, metal frame, glass back, IP65/68 Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Performance
Model Chipset CPU GPU RAM/Storage Xperia X Snapdragon 650 (MSM8956, 28nm) Hexa‑core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex‑A72 + 4×1.4 GHz Cortex‑A53) Adreno 510 3GB LPDDR3; 32GB internal (expandable via microSDXC up to 200GB) Xperia X Compact Snapdragon 650 (MSM8956, 28nm) Hexa‑core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex‑A72 + 4×1.4 GHz Cortex‑A53) Adreno 510 3GB LPDDR3; 32GB internal (expandable via microSDXC up to 200GB) Xperia X Performance Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996, 14nm) Quad‑core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo + 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) Adreno 530 3GB LPDDR4; 32GB/64GB internal (no microSD slot)
Camera System
Model Rear Camera Front Camera Video Xperia X 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0, 24mm G‑Lens, LED flash, PDAF 13MP Exmor RS, f/2.0, 22mm wide‑angle 1080p@30fps (rear/front), SteadyShot EIS Xperia X Compact 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0, 24mm G‑Lens, LED flash, PDAF 5MP Exmor R, f/2.4, 25mm wide‑angle 1080p@30fps/60fps (rear), 720p@30fps (front), SteadyShot EIS Xperia X Performance 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0, 24mm G‑Lens, LED flash, PDAF 13MP Exmor RS, f/2.0, 22mm wide‑angle 1080p@30fps/60fps (rear/front), SteadyShot EIS
Battery & Charging
Model Battery Charging Standby/Talk Time Xperia X 2620mAh Li‑Ion (non‑removable) USB‑C, Quick Charge 3.0 (18W) Standby: 560h (2G)/603h (3G); Talk: 11h20min (2G)/10h (3G) Xperia X Compact 2700mAh Li‑Ion (non‑removable) USB‑C, Quick Charge 3.0 (18W) Standby: 710h (2G)/750h (3G); Talk: 11h (2G)/14h (3G) Xperia X Performance 2700mAh Li‑Ion (non‑removable) microUSB, Quick Charge 3.0 (18W) Standby: 550h (2G)/590h (3G); Talk: 10h (2G)/28h (3G)
Connectivity
Model Wi‑Fi Bluetooth USB NFC GPS Audio Xperia X 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual‑band 4.2, A2DP, LE USB‑C 2.0, OTG Yes GPS, GLONASS, BDS 3.5mm jack, xLoud, Clear Audio+ Xperia X Compact 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual‑band 4.2, A2DP, LE USB‑C 2.0, OTG Yes GPS, GLONASS, BDS 3.5mm jack, xLoud, Clear Audio+ Xperia X Performance 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual‑band 4.2, A2DP, LE microUSB 2.0, OTG Yes GPS, GLONASS, BDS 3.5mm jack, xLoud, Clear Audio+
3. Software & Multimedia
All models run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Sony’s custom UI, including Xperia Home, Timescape widgets, and Battery STAMINA/Ultra STAMINA modes. Audio features: Clear Bass, manual EQ, 3D Surround Sound (VPT), xLoud, High‑Resolution Audio support. Video: MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV, AVI; 1080p playback. Extras: Document viewer, NeoReader barcode scanner, motion gamingSony.
4. Core Advantages & Limitations
Model Advantages Limitations Xperia X Balanced FHD display, 13MP front cam, dual‑SIM option No 4K video, no microSD on some variants Xperia X Compact Compact size, 2700mAh battery, IP65/68 HD display only, 5MP front cam Xperia X Performance Snapdragon 820, Adreno 530, glass back No microSD slot, heavier (165g), microUSB instead of USB‑C
5. Variant Differences
Model Variant Key Differences Xperia X F5121 Single‑SIM, global LTE Xperia X F5122 Dual‑SIM, global LTE Xperia X Compact F5321 Single‑SIM, global LTE Xperia X Compact F5322 Dual‑SIM, global LTE Xperia X Performance F8131 32GB storage, global LTE Xperia X Performance F8132 64GB storage, global LTE
6. Quick Specs Summary
Feature Xperia X Xperia X Compact Xperia X Performance Display 5.0″ FHD IPS LCD 4.6″ HD IPS LCD 5.0″ FHD IPS LCD Chipset Snapdragon 650 Snapdragon 650 Snapdragon 820 RAM/Storage 3GB + 32GB (microSD up to 200GB) 3GB + 32GB (microSD up to 200GB) 3GB + 32GB/64GB (no microSD) Rear Camera 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0 23MP Exmor RS, f/2.0 Front Camera 13MP Exmor RS, f/2.0 5MP Exmor R, f/2.4 13MP Exmor RS, f/2.0 Battery 2620mAh, QC 3.0 2700mAh, QC 3.0 2700mAh, QC 3.0 Protection IP65/68 IP65/68 IP65/68 Weight 151g 135g 165g
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