Sony Announces the Xperia X Line of Smartphones

[wicked]

Sony announced that it has gone back to the drawing board and “re-imagined” the Xperia brand and the first fruits of this endeavor are the new “X” series smartphones during MWC 2016. The Xperia X Performance, Xperia X, and Xperia XA.

The entry-level device is the XA, with a MediaTek MT6755 processor rather than a Snapdragon chip. With a 720p display and 16GB storage, Sony’s description of it as a “super mid-range” device with 2GB RAM and 13MP/8MP cameras.

The Xperia X gets much better specs and should make photography fans happy. It boasts a Snapdragon 650 processor with 3GB of RAM plus 32GB of storage with a 5-inch 1080p screen, but the standout element here is the camera combo. The X gets the same 23MP rear camera as in the Z5 (though with improved firmware) and a 13MP front camera Sony says offers 6400ISO for ultra-capable low-light performance – and a new predictive auto-focus that can track a moving object in the frame.

Last but not least is the Xperia X Performance, which swaps out the Snapdragon 650 for Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 820 chip. Sony claims two-day battery-life for all three models.

Additionally, Sony announced its Xperia Ear accessory. The device, much like the Moto Hint, is a standalone earpiece that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and allows you to use your voice to send text messages, get directions, check your calendar, and more.

Here's a full breakdown of specs for all 3 devices:

 

[wicked]

Xperia XA



Xperia X



Xperia X Performance

 

[cereal killer]

Always liked Sony products and these new products don't disappoint.

 

[xeene]

Sorry Sony but you are dead to me.

 

[PereDroid]

The Sony was on my short list when I was shopping to replace my Razr HD.
Held it in my hand and just couldn't pull the trigger. The Z3V I think it was.
Boxy. Uncomfortable. Didn't like the in hand feel at all.
This looks much nicer...

 

[Jeffrey]

I like Sony products as well. I hope they hit a home run in 2016.

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[ayanav]

Sony partners with Qnovo, specializing in the optimization of energy refills and announced that this concert work provides the family Xperia X a better battery life.



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[PereDroid]

I like Sony products as well. I hope they hit a home run in 2016.

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I don't get it. The Xperia is going to get us to stop staring at our phones so damn much? How?

 

[xeene]

They aren't, their marketing department is just really really bad.

 

[PereDroid]

Didn't notice the other videos up there. The 2nd one is very good. Camera looks pretty nice and the phone looks fantastic. Take note everyone else: it doesn't have to look like an iPhone to be sexy. Easily the best looking Sony phone ever.

 

[Ricocht77]

Will any of this actually matter for those of us on Verizon?

 

[xeene]

I doubt there is anybody on Verizon that would even consider anything Sony.

 

[PereDroid]

I would totally consider this phone if I was up today. Did I miss something re: VZW?

TapaTurboII

 

[xeene]

Xperia on Verizon is running kitkat 4.4.4 while rest of the world is on marshmallow 6.*

Dont get me started on accessories. In fact, phone had a shelf life of 3 months before removed from stores due to end of life cycle.