Sony Xperia X

Overview

A reliable and likable midrange phone, the Xperia X stands out for its palm-friendly build and strong camera, but we can't recommend it for US customers.

-- As reviewed by cnet

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 95 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

37
Average:

29
Bad:

17

8.4

User Score

Based on 168 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on February 9, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Unified design
Beautiful display
High-quality camera
Fingerprint security
Solid media machine
Clean Android

Reviewers Didn't Like

No water resistance
Wildly overpriced
Battery life is constrained
Some performance niggles

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on February 06, 2017 70

The Xperia X doesn't really fall into any camp as a smartphone. It's not the best-performer in any category, but it's not the cheapest of its kind either. It's lost some of the magic that Sony usually offers, and adds in some annoying bugs, but the base components of good audio and a capable camera will still win some hearts.

By NotebookCheck on August 02, 2016 85

The Sony Xperia X does a lot of things right, but cannot entirely live up to its self-imposed claim of being a top smartphone. Nevertheless, there are many arguments in favor of the 5-inch Android phone. It features an elegant case made of aluminum and...

By bit.com.au on July 20, 2016 83

There's a higher-end model coming to Sony's new range, the $999 Xperia X Performance, which boasts a faster processor (Snapdragon 820) and larger battery – though whether that's worth an extra $200 is a moot point. As it is, the Sony Xperia X is a good...

By The Inquirer on July 08, 2016 40

We find it hard to recommend the Xperia X in the face of stiff competition and niggling performance...

By Expert Reviews on July 07, 2016 60

Super fast and a beautiful screen, but the Xperia X's over-processed camera and high price holds it...

By V3.co.uk on July 07, 2016 40

We find it hard to recommend the Xperia X in the face of stiff competition and niggling performance...

By CoolSmartphone on July 05, 2016 81

I am surprised at how happy I have been with the use of the Xperia X, and even though I thought I would miss some of the features from my Xperia Z5, the only thing I genuinely miss is the IP67 protection. It just means that I have to take a bit more...

By Good Gear Guide on June 30, 2016 30

A mediocre, mid-range phone at a massive price. The Huawei P9 is a better buy than the entire Xperia X...

By Phone Scoop on June 29, 2016 60

The Sony Xperia X represents a bit of a conundrum. The phone is a mid-range handset, but strives to be a flagship. The X doesn't offer some of Sony's best innovations, which makes it hard to take seriously as a flagship contender. Too bad, then, that...

By Pocket-lint on June 28, 2016 70

The Sony Xperia X is something of an oddity. It offers a pair of decent cameras in a package that's nicely designed. The specs are fitting for a mid-range device, delivering the performance you'll need for day-to-day tasks. However, priced as it...

By PC Mag on June 28, 2016 50

The unlocked Sony Xperia X Performance packs a top-of-the-line processor and camera, but it's missing some key features you'd expect from a high-end phone, and it suffered from overheating in...

By 91mobiles.com on June 22, 2016 60

If you notice, we haven't once alluded to the pricing of the Sony Xperia X during the course of this review, and there's a solid reason for that. You see, if you don't bring the pricing into the equation, the Xperia X seems like a capable device in most...

By IT PRO on June 21, 2016 80

It's not quite the excellent phone Sony says it is, but the Xperia X is still a good alternative to the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 as well as a step up from the Nexus...

By Android Authority on June 17, 2016 84

If you are a Sony fan, or you are looking to upgrade from a Xperia Z device and want to stick with Sony then the Xperia X could just be what you are looking for. Having said that, there are other flagship devices out there that offer more for less...

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Sony Xperia X

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Price: $149

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