Sony Xperia X Compact
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Sony}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Sony Xperia X Compact
| codename = Kugo
| logo =
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| image = File:Sony Xperia X Compact PSD.png
| imagesize = 200px
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| caption = Mist Blue color
| brand = Sony
| manufacturer = Sony Mobile Communications
| slogan = Blur-Free Photos. Smart Size.
| series = Sony Xperia
| modelnumber = F5321
| released = {{Start date and age|2016|09|08|df=yes}}
| available = {{Start date and age|2016|09|08|df=yes}} (United Kingdom)
{{Start date and age|2016|09|10|df=yes}} (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg)
{{Start date and age|2016|09|25|df=yes}} (United States)
{{Start date and age|2016|09|29|df=yes}} (Thailand)
{{Start date and age|2016|10|07|df=yes}} (Hong Kong)
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| predecessor = Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
| successor = Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
| related = Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia XZ
| type = Touchscreen smartphone
| form = Slate
| size = {{convert|129|mm|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|65|mm|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|9.5|mm|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|135|g|abbr=on}}
| os = Original: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Current: Android 8.0 Oreo
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
| cpu = Hexa-core 64-bit (2 × 1.8 GHz + 4 × 1.4 GHz)
| gpu = Adreno 510
| memory = 3 GB
| storage = 32 GB
| memory_card = Up to 256GB microSDXC
| battery = Non-user removable Li-ion 2700 mAh
| input = Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
| display = {{convert|4.6|in|mm|abbr=on}} 720p IPS LCD
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| connectivity = Wi-Fi
NFC
DLNA
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Bluetooth 4.2
USB 2.0 (Type-C port, USB charging, Quick Charge 3.0)
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| website = {{URL|http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-x-compact/|Official Website}}
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The Sony Xperia X Compact is an Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by Sony. Part of the Xperia X series, the phone was announced to the public along with the Xperia XZ at a press conferences which was held at IFA 2016 on September 1, 2016.{{cite web|author1=Peter K|title=Sony Xperia X Compact goes official: familiar design, not too shabby internals|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-X-Compact-goes-official-familiar-design-not-too-shabby-internals_id84745|website=Phonearena|access-date=1 September 2016|date=1 September 2016}} In Japan, the phones model number is SO-02J, which is exclusive to NTT Docomo, and is available in a water and dust resistant variant unlike the global version.{{Cite web|title=Japan gets a waterproof version of the Xperia X Compact; plus it comes in Pink {{!}} Xperia Blog|url=https://www.xperiablog.net/2016/10/19/japan-gets-a-waterproof-version-of-the-xperia-x-compact-plus-it-comes-in-pink/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=www.xperiablog.net|date=19 October 2016 }}
Specifications
=Hardware=
The Sony Xperia X Compact has a 4.6-inch LTPS IPS LCD display, Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 256 GB. The phone has a 2700 mAh Li-ion battery, 23 MP rear camera with LED flash and 5 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in White, Universe black, Mist blue colors.{{cite web|url= https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact-8292.php|title= Sony Xperia X Compact Specifications|work= GSMArena|access-date= July 13, 2018}}
=Software=
Sony Xperia X Compact ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo. In accordance with Sony's stated practices, the phone received system and security updates through September, 2018 (two years from release).
Reception
Compared to previous models in the Compact subseries, the Xperia X Compact met with a mixed critical reception. Spec-wise it was not as powerful as the flagship Xperia XZ, which some people felt was a downgrade for a compact variant. Its build quality was also criticized, as well as the lack of waterproof that was present on its predecessor Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.{{Cite web|title=Sony Xperia X Compact review: Small, but not quite as mighty|url=https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/go/1405191|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Expert Reviews|date=27 September 2016 |language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Pocket-lint|date=2016-09-01|title=Sony Xperia X Compact vs Z5 Compact vs Z3 Compact: What's the difference?|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/sony-mobile/138654-sony-xperia-x-compact-vs-z5-compact-vs-z3-compact-what-s-the-difference|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Pocket-lint|language=en-gb}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-x-compact/}}
- [http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia%20X%20Compact_WP_1.pdf Official White Paper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909071635/http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia%20X%20Compact_WP_1.pdf |date=2016-09-09 }}
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