Sony has now taken a step ahead to announce the “X” series of smartphones under the Xperia series, and the company took to MWC 2016 to announce the three phones – the Xperia X, Xperia XA, and the Xperia X Performance.
Let’s talk about each of the phones in particular before answering some specific questions you might have in mind, so read along to know about the new series from the company.
Is Sony going to release any other phones in the Z series?
No, apparently the company is completely stopping or killing the Z series and the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Premium were the last flagship devices you saw from them. Numbers wise, those phones did a lot because the Z5 Premium had a 4K resolution display as well. But now, it will be the Xperia X series and any other if Sony has it in plans.
The Xperia X series is confusing. The Xperia X doesn’t look like a flagship. Why is it?
True, none of the phones look like an overall flagship because there are compromises in a way for each of them. But, the phone name gives them some meaning. For example, the Xperia X performance comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor but the other specs are not given much importance.
What are the major specifications of the three phones?
Specifications of Sony Xperia X
- Display: 5-inch Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, Hexa-core 64-bit, Adreno 510 GPU
- RAM, Storage: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal, MicroSD expansion
- Rear Camera: 23MP camera with Hybrid autofocus, 1.3″ Exmor RS sensor, LED flash
- Front Camera: 13MP camera with 22mm wide-angle lens
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE, NFC and GPS
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Battery: 2620 mAh
Specifications of Sony Xperia XA
- Display: 5-inch HD, 1280 x 720 pixels
- Processor: MediaTek P10, Octa-core 64-bit 2GHz, Mali-T860 GPU
- RAM, Storage: 2GB RAM, 16GB internal, MicroSD expansion
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1.3″ Exmor RS sensor, LED flash
- Front Camera: 8MP camera
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE, and GPS
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Battery: 2300 mAh
Specifications of Sony Xperia X Performance
- Display: 5-inch Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Octa-core 64-bit, Adreno 530 GPU
- RAM, Storage: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal, MicroSD expansion
- Rear Camera: 23MP camera with Hybrid autofocus, 1.3″ Exmor RS sensor, LED flash
- Front Camera: 13MP camera with 22mm wide-angle lens
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE, NFC and GPS
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Battery: 2700 mAh
Is there a MicroSD card slot provided in the Sony Xperia X phones?
Yes, there is a separate MicroSD card slot given in all the three phones, and in all three of them, the storage can be expanded by 200GB further if the limited internal storage is not enough.
Are these Single SIM or Dual SIM phones, and which type of SIM is supported?
There are going to be Single and Dual SIM variants of the phone, and in any of them, there will be only Nano SIM cards supported.
Is there a fingerprint sensor available in the phones?
While the Sony Xperia X and the X Performance have a fingerprint sensor on the side power button, there is no such provision in the Xperia XA.
What are the connectivity options included in the Sony Xperia X?
The Xperia X supports 4G connectivity and that is up to Cat. 6 speeds and the other options included in the device are A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS), WiFi Miracast, Bluetooth 4.2, DLNA Certified, Google Cast, and NFC.
What are the connectivity options included in the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Xperia X supports 4G connectivity and that is up to Cat. 9 speeds and the other options included in the device are A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS), WiFi Miracast, Bluetooth 4.2, DLNA Certified, Google Cast, and NFC.
What are the connectivity options included in the Sony Xperia XA?
The Xperia X supports 4G connectivity and that is up to Cat. 4 speeds, and the other options included in the device are GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.0.
What are the color options of the phone available?
All the three phones have four color options each – White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, and Rose Gold.
What are the camera features given in the Xperia X and Xperia X Performance?
Both the phones have the same camera, i.e. a 23-megapixel shooter on the back. They carry the 1/2.3″ Exmor RS for mobile sensor, and there is Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, 5x Clear Image Zoom, 24mm Wide Angle G Lens with F/2.0 aperture, Low-light photography with ISO 12800, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode and video stabilization, Full HD 1080p Video Recording, Superior Auto Mode, and Pulse LED flash.
What has Sony done to maintain good battery life on Sony Xperia X phones?
Earlier, Sony had this battery saving function called as Stamina mode that enhanced battery life by a lot. Now, with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, Sony’s Smart Battery Management is what is now helping in the battery management and saving. Along with that, Qnovo Adaptive Charging maintains battery health while charging.
Does the X series have any modular design or special accessories available?
Sony surely has done a good job with the design always, but you are not looking at any modular design unlike the removable battery in the LG G5, which helps use some other accessories as well. But Sony has made sure that there are some good accessories for users to choose:
- Xperia Ear: A very little earpiece that works with Bluetooth, and helps you as your personal assistant. It helps in Calls, Messages, Calendar, Music, Wikipedia, and Navigation.
- Style Cover Touch: A touch sensitive cover that works normally when it is closed and it helps protect the body at the same time.
- Quick charger UCH12: This accessory is available for the Xperia X and Xperia X Performance, and it works with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology to deliver faster charging speeds and helping in giving 5.5 hours battery life with 10-min charge.
Have any other questions to ask about one of these new smartphones launched by Sony at the MWC 2016 event? Do let us know in the comments and we’d make sure to answer that.
