The Sony Xperia X is an Android 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.[2] 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.[3]

Sony Xperia X
BrandSony
ManufacturerSony Mobile Communications
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
SloganAlways one step ahead
SeriesSony Xperia
First released1 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-01)
Availability by region1 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-01) (United Kingdom, Germany)
8 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-08) (Taiwan)
22 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-22) (Thailand, Malaysia)
25 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-25) (Singapore)
26 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-26) (United States)
17 July 2016; 8 years ago (2016-07-17) (Hong Kong)
PredecessorSony Xperia Z5
SuccessorSony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XA1
RelatedSony Xperia XA
Sony Xperia X Performance
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia E5
Compatible networks3G and 4G LTE
Form factorRounded square slate
Dimensions143 mm (5.6 in) H
69 mm (2.7 in) W
7.9 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight153 g (5.4 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow (Launched)
Android 7.1 Nougat (Released)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Current)
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 650
CPUHexa-core 64-bit
GPUAdreno 510
Memory3 GB
Storage32 GB (F5121)
64 GB (F5122)
Removable storageUp to 200 GB microSDXC
Batterynon-user removable Li-Polymer 2620 mAh
Rear camera23 MP 1/2.3" Exmor™ RS for mobile sensor, Predictive Hybrid AF, Quick launch, 5x Clear Image Zoom, 24mm Wide Angle G Lens F2.0
Front camera13 MP 1/3" Exmor™ RS for mobile sensor, with Quick launch and 22mm Wide Angle Lens F2.0
Display5.0 in (130 mm) 1080p IPS LCD
Full HD 1920x1080 px TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
ConnectivityWi-Fi
DLNA
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Bluetooth 4.2
USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging, Quick Charge 2.0)
USB OTG
3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack, 5 pole
fingerprint sensor (except US variant)[1]
Data inputsMulti-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
ModelF5121 (single SIM)
F5122 (dual SIM)
CodenameSuzu
Othernano-SIM
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[4] The flagship X Performance and XZ phones will continue, as well as the XA1, XA1 Ultra, and the upcoming XZ1 and XZ1 Compact.[5]

Specifications

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Hardware

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The device features a 5.0-inch (13 cm) 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.[6]

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.[7]

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

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The Xperia X is preinstalled with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony's custom interface and software.[7] On August 23, 2016, Sony announced that the Xperia X would receive an upgrade to Android 7.1.1 Nougat.[8] On December 19, 2016, the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xperia X has officially rolled out.[9] In June 2017, Sony released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Xperia X.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

Variants

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Here is a partial description of the Xperia X variants (X, X dual sim, X Compact) sold in the world:

Model Bands Screen References
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, 1080x1920 [13]
F5122

(dual SIM)

5" HD, 1080x1920 [14]
F5321

(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 [15][16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fingerprint Manager". Sont Mobile. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  2. ^ "Xperia X announced". Xperia Blog. 22 February 2016.
  3. ^ O'Boyle, Britta (2016-02-24). "Sony exec confirms company will not launch an Xperia Z6". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  4. ^ Weiss, Todd R. (2017-05-30). "Poor Sales Force Sony to Cut Its 'Premium Standard' Smartphone Models". e-week. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  5. ^ "Sony Xperia X News". Yahoo! tech. Retrieved 31 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Sony Xperia X". Sony Mobile. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  7. ^ a b XB (2016-02-22). "Sony Xperia X". Xperia Blog. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  8. ^ Whitwam, Ryan (2016-08-23). "Sony announces Android 7.0 upgrade list—includes the Xperia Z5, Xperia X, and more". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  9. ^ @SonyMobileNews (2016-12-19). "#Android 7.0, Nougat now rolling for Xperia X & X Compact - rollouts are phased, check locally & watch for the notification" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ XB (22 June 2017). "Android 7.1.1 released for Xperia X and X Compact (34.3.A.0.194)". Xperia Blog. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  11. ^ "Purchase, download and install your Sailfish X now | Jolla Blog". Jolla Blog. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
  12. ^ Proven, Liam (June 23, 2022). "Ubuntu Touch OTA-23 is coming: Do you have one of the older model phones that can test it?". The Register. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  13. ^ "Sony Xperia X Single SIM Specifications" (PDF). Sony Mobile. February 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  14. ^ "Sony Xperia X dual SIM Specs" (PDF). Sony Mobile. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-09. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
  15. ^ "Sony Xperia X Compact Specifications". Sony Mobile. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  16. ^ "Sony Xperia X Comparison". Amazon. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
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