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Sony Xperia X phone review — specs and Genze score

Sony Xperia X Specifications

Also known as Sony Xperia X Dual F5122 with dual-SIM card slots

Sony

Released 2016, Feb 15

3 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650

  • 153g, 7.7mm thickness
  • Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0
  • 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.1
Display 4.6
Performance 4.4
Camera 3.9
Body 5.6
Gaming 4.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
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Genze total: 4.6/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

1080x1920 pixels

23MP

1080p

3GB RAM

Snapdragon 650

2620mAh

18W

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4.6 /10
Performance 4.4/10
Battery 5.1/10
Display 4.6/10
Camera 3.9/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 4.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.80 GHz BT 4.2 2016

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F5121, F5122
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F5121, F5122
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Announced 2016, February. Released 2016, May
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
Weight 153 g (5.40 oz)
Build Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
??? Triluminos display

X-Reality Engine
OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU Adreno 510
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM (F5121), 64GB 3GB RAM (F5122)
??? eMMC 4.5
Single 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Type Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC2
Colors White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Models F5122, F5121
SAR 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.72 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Price About 150 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1714
Basemark X: 15087
Display Contrast ratio: 1219 (nominal), 2.989 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 61dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 65dB
Audio quality Noise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 67h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sony Xperia X worth buying in 2026?

Sony Xperia X is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.6/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia X?

Sony Xperia X has a 2,620 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Sony Xperia X have?

Sony Xperia X features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Sony Xperia X have?

Sony Xperia X is available with 3 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia X?

Genze rates Sony Xperia X 4.6/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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