Sony Xperia X Compact

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Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia X Compact PSD.png
Mist Blue color
CodenameKugo
Brand Sony
Manufacturer Sony Mobile Communications
Slogan Blur-Free Photos. Smart Size.
Series Sony Xperia
ModelF5321
Compatible networks HSPA, GSM & LTE
First released8 September 2016;6 years ago (2016-09-08)
Availability by region8 September 2016;6 years ago (2016-09-08) (United Kingdom)
10 September 2016;6 years ago (2016-09-10) (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg)
25 September 2016;6 years ago (2016-09-25) (United States)
29 September 2016;6 years ago (2016-09-29) (Thailand)
7 October 2016;6 years ago (2016-10-07) (Hong Kong)
Predecessor Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Successor Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Related Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia XZ
Type Touchscreen smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions129 mm (5.1 in) H
65 mm (2.6 in) W
9.5 mm (0.37 in) D
Mass135 g (4.8 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Current: Android 8.0 Oreo
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
CPU Hexa-core 64-bit (2 × 1.8 GHz + 4 × 1.4 GHz)
GPU Adreno 510
Memory3 GB
Storage32 GB
Removable storage Up to 256GB microSDXC
BatteryNon-user removable Li-ion 2700  mAh
Display4.6 in (120 mm) 720p IPS LCD
Connectivity Wi-Fi
NFC
DLNA
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Bluetooth 4.2
USB 2.0 (Type-C port, USB charging, Quick Charge 3.0)
Data inputs Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
Website Official Website

The Sony Xperia X Compact is an Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by Sony. Part of the Xperia X series, the phone was announced to the public along with the Xperia XZ at a press conferences which was held at IFA 2016 on September 1, 2016. [1] In Japan, the phones model number is SO-02J, which is exclusive to NTT Docomo, and is available in a water and dust resistant variant unlike the global version. [2]

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Specifications

Hardware

The Sony Xperia X Compact has a 4.6-inch LTPS IPS LCD display, Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 256 GB. The phone has a 2700 mAh Li-Ion battery, 23 MP rear camera with LED flash and 5 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in White, Universe black, Mist blue colors. [3]

Software

Sony Xperia X Compact ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo. In accordance with Sony's stated practices, the phone received system and security updates through September, 2018 (two years from release).

Reception

Compared to previous models in the Compact subseries, the Xperia X Compact met with a mixed critical reception. Spec-wise it was not as powerful as the flagship Xperia XZ, which some people felt was a downgrade for a compact variant. Its build quality was also criticized, as well as the lack of waterproof that was present on its predecessor Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. [4] [5]

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