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Sony Xperia X Compact phone review — specs and Genze score

Sony Xperia X Compact Specifications

Sony

Released 2016, Sep 1

3 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650

  • 135g, 9.5mm thickness
  • Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0
  • 32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.3
Display 4.4
Performance 4.4
Camera 3.9
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
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Genze total: 4.5/10

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Quick specifications

4.6"

720x1280 pixels

23MP

1080p

3GB RAM

Snapdragon 650

2700mAh

18W

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4.5 /10
Performance 4.4/10
Battery 5.3/10
Display 4.4/10
Camera 3.9/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.4/10
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
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F5321
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F5321
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Announced 2016, September 01. Released 2016, September 08
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight 135 g (4.76 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.6 inches, 58.3 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
??? 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 (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
??? eMMC 4.5
Single 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Features Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Single 5 MP
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/ BDS (region dependent)
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Type Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
Stand-by Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
Colors White, Universe black, Mist blue
Models SO-02J, F5321
SAR 0.66 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.08 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Price About 220 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1738
Basemark X: 15415
Display Contrast ratio: 1225 (nominal), 3.694 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 64dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality Noise -95.1dB / Crosstalk -90.8dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 73h

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Is Sony Xperia X Compact worth buying in 2026?

Sony Xperia X Compact is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia X Compact?

Sony Xperia X Compact has a 2,700 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Sony Xperia X Compact have?

Sony Xperia X Compact features a 4.60-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Sony Xperia X Compact have?

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

What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia X Compact?

Genze rates Sony Xperia X Compact 4.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

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