Sony Xperia X Compact: specifications, review and release date

The Sony Xperia X Compact smartphone, the characteristics of which can be found in the article, is distinguished by a very high-quality camera and compactness. The phone is really convenient to use, although it is not without some drawbacks. A description of the main characteristics, pros and cons is given below.

Main parameters

When purchasing a phone, it is recommended to study the parameters characterizing the main elements (processor, display, memory), as well as additional options.

What is included

When purchased along with the phone, the following is included in the package:

• charging device;
• documentation;
• USB cable.

Communication parameters

In the Sony Xperia X Compact review, users pay attention to the communication characteristics:

• GSM support from 850 to 1900;
• bluetooth version 4.2;
• Wi-Fib version, g and n;
• Google Pay service;
• there is an NFC contactless payment function;
• Internet support GPRS, 3G and 4G.

Display

The Xperia X Compact review includes a description of the display:

• IPS type;
• total number of shades 16 million;
• pixel resolution corresponds to HD (1280*720);
• pixel distribution (density) 319;
• “multi-touch” option (interacting with the screen using one or more fingers at the same time);
• There is a coating that protects from grease.

Camera

One of the advantages of the model under consideration is a high-quality 23 MP camera.It supports geotagging, face detection, and allows you to shoot in panoramic mode and HDR. The camera parameters are:

• matrix size 1/2.3;
• aperture f/2.0;
• front camera 5 MP;
• flash is carried out using LEDs;
• hybrid autofocus;
• lens 24 mm, wide-angle type;
• HD video quality, which corresponds to 1920*1080;
• frame rate 30;
• There is a touch focus option;
• Video stabilization is provided.

CPU

The Sony X Compact review also includes a description of the Qualcomm MSM8956 processor installed on it. The characteristics are as follows:

• 64-bit architecture supported;
• frequency 1800 MHz;
• total number of cores 6 (4 at 1.4 GHz and 2 at 1.8 GHz);
• Adreno 510 video chip type.

Memory

The smartphone memory has the following parameters:

• total volume 32 GB;
• of which 20 GB are available to the user;
• RAM 3 GB;
• All major types of memory cards are supported;
• maximum memory card capacity 256 GB;
• The memory card is inserted into a separate slot.

System and multimedia

The smartphone runs on the Android 6.0 generation system. Supports GLONASS and GPS navigation, designed for 1 nano card. Media Options:

• there are audio and video players;
• standard 3.5 mm headphone jack;
• MP3 call option supported;
• Built-in FM radio.

Battery

The phone is equipped with non-removable batteries. It belongs to lithium-ion batteries, which provides support for basic functions:

• large capacity (2700 mAh);
• fast charging technology;
• USB C charger connector.

Other options

The very name of the smartphone “Sony Xperia X Compact” speaks of the small size and weight of the model:

• length 13 cm;
• width 6.5 cm;
• thickness 0.9 cm;
• weight 135 g.

The case has a classic design, made of plastic. The phone is equipped with a proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope and accelerometer. There is also a fingerprint identification option thanks to the built-in scanner. The warranty period is 12 months.

Pros and cons of the model

A review of the smartphone’s parameters and analysis of reviews allows us to highlight several advantages of the device:

• really compact, fits comfortably in the hand;
• fast, responsive display;
• excellent quality of both photos and videos;
• adaptive charging (the battery adapts to how often and for how long the user charges the phone, which increases the service life of the device);
• stylish design.

But there are also disadvantages:

• the battery is not very capacious;
• the body is easy to scratch;
• The glass gets dirty quickly.

Despite the fact that the release date of the Sony Xperia X Compact has long passed (February 2016), the phone continues to be popular. Today, used models are usually found on sale. They are affordable and at the same time support all the options described.