Sony Xperia X
The Sony Xperia X is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650, suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · 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" · 143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
RAM3GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera23 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 153g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, February. Released 2016, May
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia X Dual F5122 with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
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 Cat6 300/50 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 - F5121, F5122
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia X charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the Sony Xperia X supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia X SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia X has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia X ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Sony Xperia X uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia X has 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE.
