Sony Xperia X Performance review: Chief of staff

17 June 2016
It's the best Sony’s got. The Xperia X Performance is the chosen one to fly the banner of Sony's revamped smartphone lineup. The top of the range, the Deus X Machina, the one to make you forget about your ex – the Z-series.

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  • 28 Jun 2016

Lex79, 26 Jun 2016You never make any sense in your replies anyhow. Yes by ... moreLast year gsm arena also said that Z5 has a weakness. It was blurry edge in the picture taken by the camera. Gsm arena also said there was a problem with sony's image processing software.

And you can guess what happened next. Heapipes got angry to all people who mention z5's weakness.

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    • 27 Jun 2016

    Anonymous, 27 Jun 2016Then what is your definition of practical?You're the one who brought up the word, maybe you should answer that question? I mean, this started when you were unable to say why you would buy this phone over the competition, and you're still not telling me.

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      • 27 Jun 2016

      AnonD-442781, 27 Jun 2016Then why donyou like Sony? Their products aren't any more p... moreThen what is your definition of practical?

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        • 27 Jun 2016

        Anonymous, 27 Jun 2016It's not Sony that I like; It's the quality and practicalit... moreThen why donyou like Sony? Their products aren't any more practical than the competition. Only difference is they're more expensive and lacking in some regards.

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          • 27 Jun 2016

          AnonD-442781, 27 Jun 2016What's your point? I don't get it. If fanboyism isn't an ex... moreIt's not Sony that I like; It's the quality and practicality that I like. Bruce lee philosophy:"Use what is practical and throw away anything that is impractical".

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            • 27 Jun 2016

            AnonD-442781, 27 Jun 2016There's nothing excellent about it. Antutu is only slightly... moreBecause its better device than s7 sd820, has better graphic performance than s7 exynos, has same SoT as s7 but with better quality battery, has dual stereospeakers and better sound sytem features, is better build than s7, has better camera set than s7, and can record 4k with root, or without root through open camera app.
            Chinese flags are cheaper, but same or worse in performance, with worse cameras, worse sound systems, worse screens, and much less updates and bug fixes...

            For 650$, X Performance is worth every cent. ;-)

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              • 27 Jun 2016

              AnonD-391800, 27 Jun 2016Its 650$ on amazon now. Good price for this excellent Sony... moreThere's nothing excellent about it. Antutu is only slightly higher because of the low resolution, and loads of other people are only getting 120k. And it can't record in 4k.

              I'm just not seeing why you would buy this over the s7, or save yourself some money and buy a budget flagship that's actually cheap.

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                • 27 Jun 2016

                Its 650$ on amazon now.
                Good price for this excellent Sony device,
                that scores 139000 on antutu, has over 5hr SoT, and records 4k video ;-)

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                  • 27 Jun 2016

                  Anonymous, 27 Jun 2016Same or similar specs does not mean they offer the same qua... moreIt s a good indication of similar performance levels between devices, would you say the X-P offers over all better performance justifying a higher cost???

                  I would say no In terms of other established flagships, and in the case of the OnePlus 3 that price difference is just ridiculous.

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                    • 27 Jun 2016

                    Anonymous, 27 Jun 2016Relax, you don't have to get so mad. The truth hurts. Fanbo... moreWhat's your point? I don't get it. If fanboyism isn't an excuse why do you like Sony's phones so much?

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                      • 27 Jun 2016

                      Lex79, 26 Jun 2016What are you rambling on about, how is any of that a respon... moreSame or similar specs does not mean they offer the same quality performance.

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                        • 27 Jun 2016

                        AnonD-442781, 25 Jun 2016It sounds repetitive only because fanboys like you keep ign... moreRelax, you don't have to get so mad. The truth hurts. Fanboyism is not an excuse.

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                          • 26 Jun 2016

                          Dual heatpipes, 26 Jun 2016The X performance spec and features is very well, I am seri... moreYou never make any sense in your replies anyhow.

                          Yes by all means refer to the GSMarena review, it contradicts your this device has the best everything belief quite nicely.

                          The Sony mobile official site though (assuming you meant to say 'site').....well that's hardly going to offer an impartial opinion now is it??

                          You continue to baffle Heatpipes, you really do.

                            Lex79, 26 Jun 2016What are you rambling on about, how is any of that a respon... moreThe X performance spec and features is very well, I am seriously.

                            What can you trolling only is the price for certain region.

                            I don't wish to reply you anymore. We have to refer the Gsmarena review and the Sony mobile official side, that's a way better than listen some trolls bashing here again and again.

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                              • 26 Jun 2016

                              https://androplus.org/Entry/2097/

                              4k video recording on X Performance ;-)

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                                • 26 Jun 2016

                                Dual heatpipes, 26 Jun 2016You should proud you have a premium phone which it has: -f... moreWhat are you rambling on about, how is any of that a response to my point?

                                For starters at least half of that spec list is available to all 820 based devices (most of which now cost less than the X-P). The rest is Sony marketing rhetoric, believe it if you wish.

                                Metal back???.....Weren't you Xperia fans all praising glass backing as being the better option just a short while back...what's changed I wonder?????

                                And Low light selfie.....what is that??? How does it work???

                                It might have some interesting sounding specs on paper, but in the final analysis there is nothing on offer with the X-P to justify the premium Sony are asking.

                                And they're current pricing policy is putting an already struggling Sony at an even further disadvantage in the mobile market.

                                And yes I will praise cheaper phones, especially when they offer same or similar specs and user experience for roughly half the price.



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                                  • 26 Jun 2016

                                  mir, 26 Jun 2016The ultimate sony fanboy, calling someone else a fanboy.Yeah...
                                  You fanboys react as if...this phone is a personal insult to you.

                                    Lex79, 20 Jun 2016Perhaps, except: Except that the 6S has access to Apple ... moreYou should proud you have a premium phone which it has:
                                    -front stereo speakers
                                    -IP68 waterproof feature
                                    -dedicated physical camera key
                                    -Metal back with elegance fine work
                                    -larger and latest version of back camera
                                    -predictive hybrid AF, F/2.0 aperture and 24mm wide angle lens
                                    -fastest camera launch and capture, less than 0.6 seconds.
                                    -front camera with low-light selfie, ISO6400, 13MP, F/2.0 aperture, 22mm wide-angle lens.
                                    -LDAC audio technology
                                    -Hi-Res Audio and DNC support
                                    -PS4 Remote Play
                                    -fingerprint power button, which is more simplicity and faster unlock.
                                    -Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
                                    -microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) / dual sim.
                                    -Snapdragon 820, Adreno 530.
                                    -802.11a / b / g / n / ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) MIMO, Dual-Band WiFi
                                    -Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)
                                    -Qnovo battery tech.

                                    But you never. You will praise either iphone or even cheaper phones.

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                                      • 26 Jun 2016

                                      AnonD-391800, 24 Jun 2016Everything is excellent about this device. You as a fanboy... moreThe ultimate sony fanboy, calling someone else a fanboy.

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                                        • 25 Jun 2016

                                        Anonymous, 25 Jun 2016You just proved my point by making up trifle, unnecessary, ... moreIt sounds repetitive only because fanboys like you keep ignoring it.

                                        You proved my point by being unable to justify the price despite the concessions they made, and being unable to state a USP.

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