Sony Xperia X Premium
The Sony Xperia X Premium is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use.
Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · -
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 801 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
801 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS HDR LCD, 1B colors
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
📱 Design & Build
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
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
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia X Premium does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X Premium has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X Premium supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia X Premium SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X Premium has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X Premium has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia X Premium ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
The Sony Xperia X Premium uses USB Type-C 3.0.
The Sony Xperia X Premium supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia X Premium has 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE.
