What is the Xperia X? Full restart Sony? Or just a new line with a new design philosophy? The one and the other. The past smartphones are still on sale, but they are produced no longer. Perhaps they are even a little cheaper, but now Sony Mobile is focused on Performance Xperia X, Xperia X and Xperia XA.
Performance Xperia X, Xperia Xperia XA and X at MWC 2016
All family smartphones Xperia X come with similar screen sizes, but use different hardware and slightly different in appearance. Surprisingly, Xperia XA, the most modest and affordable smartphone, was the most attractive. At least fellow journalists were unanimous in their opinion about him.
Sony Xperia X Performance
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia XA
Operating system
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Screen
5’ IPS 1920×1080
5’ IPS 1920×1080
5’ IPS, 1280×720
The processor, graphics
820 Snapdragon, Adreno 530
650 Snapdragon, Adreno 510
MT6755 Mediatek, Mali-T860MP2
Memory
3 GB/32 GB, microSD
3 GB/32 GB, microSD
2/16 GB, microSD
Camera
23 MP + 13 MP
23 MP + 13 MP
13 MP + 8 MP
Battery
2700 mAh, lithium-ion, non-removable
2620 mAh, lithium-ion, non-removable
2300 mAh, Li-ion, non-removable
Sizes
145x71x7,6 mm
143х69х7,9 mm
143х67х7,9 mm
Weight
165 g
153 g
137 g
Sony Xperia X Performance
To start, however, is with the most powerful device in the lineup – no wonder the mention of his performance in the title. Based Xperia X is a new top Performance-the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with four cores, running at 2.2 GHz and a graphics accelerator Adreno 530. This Quad cipne only more productive OCTA-core Qualcomm 810, but also more economical. Plus it is devoid of the ridiculous problems with overheating.
Case X Performance is a little different in thickness from Xperia X, but it has almost no effect on feeling in use. A much stronger impact metallic coating of the rear panel. It looks very unusual after numerous “glass” Sony, but is perceived as quite positive innovation.
Protection against dust and moisture will not go away – Xperia X Performance certified according to the standard IP68 and can withstand a half-hour dive to a depth of fifteen meters. However, this was the only smartphone in the new line with such protection. Xperia X and Xperia XA have none.
Sony Xperia X Performance in shooting mode
This time Sony didn’t bring any surprises on the part of the built-in camera, and the flagship Xperia X uses the same module with a 23-megapixel sensor which we saw in Xperia Z5.
Sony Xperia X
The average model also uses the Exmor RS with a resolution of 23 megapixels. In General, if to speak about camera, new chip for smartphones was tracking focus and fast shooting from a powered off state. You can now set the desired object with a single touch, and the camera will closely monitor its movement across the frame and keep focus. On demo stand, it looks interesting, but in the life of the smartphone, this feature is not needed. Focus mobile camera important only a short distance from the object, but in this case, even the minimum moving object quickly goes outside of the frame. And when shooting at a great distance, large depth of field small sensor errors makes focus invisible.
General view of Sony Xperia X
We managed to do a few test shots, however, particular differences from camera Xperia Z5 was observed. Slightly changed the interface, but it has changed and Z5 after the firmware update. Conclusions about the quality of the picture you can make yourself.
Back cover Xperia X the same metal as that of Xperia X Performance, but due to the lack of ground texture it is more like plastic. However, tactile sensations, these smartphones do not differ.
Sony Xperia X, rear view
Glass screen for all three models has a slightly curved profile at the edges it is thinner, but not on Xperia X or Xperia X on Performance is not noticeable. And Xperia XA this becomes almost the main highlight. But more on that later.
Performance Xperia X, Xperia Xperia XA and X at MWC 2016
Meantime, it is worth noting that in the X-model is the platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with six-core Central processor and graphics accelerator Adreno 510. A great platform for the smartphone.
Sony Xperia XA
The youngest and most affordable smartphone of the line was notable for the narrow body. He also has a 5-inch screen, albeit lower resolution, but side part no.
Sony Xperia XA, front view
Sony Xperia XA rear view
Remember the glass, the thickness of which is reduced at the edges? In Xperia XA, this chip will not do, because of it, the casing is more rounded, it is more convenient to hold in hand.
The plug on the side Xperia XA
In General, the difference in technical characteristics the XA is particularly noticeable. The screen has a resolution of 1280×720 instead of Full HD, the camera is 12 megapixels instead of 23. Plus, this smartphone less RAM (2 gigs instead of three) and a more modest processor (Mediatek MT6755 with graphics Mali-T860MP2).
After Xperia X and Xperia X Performance the picture XA looks not so clear, but if we talk about the brightness and contrast, with the full order. But during testing I noticed exactly the same thing that had been noticed on the Xperia Z5 Premium. Automatic brightness is not disabled. Even if you set the slider in the furthest position, the backlight will not work at maximum. This requires more and appropriate level of external lighting. And if you put the phone under a bright lamp, you may notice how the backlight is enhanced, despite the fact that the slider remains in its end position. The assurances by Sony that you need to get two days of battery life. Sounds very impressive, but we will check this fact at the time of testing and preparation of a full review.