Testseek.com have collected 213 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia X Compact.
September 2016
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The editors liked
Small
But not cheaply made
Solid screen
Even at 720p
Great performance and battery life
Strong camera
Comfortable 4.6-inch display with Triluminos and X Reality technologies
Durable battery thanks to Quick Charge 3.0 and useful battery saving modes
Fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C
Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a simplified UI with useful pre-installed
Camera
Display
Battery Life
Software
Storage capacity
Front-facing speakers
Compact size is ideal for those who prefer smaller handsets
Bold
Bright display
Long battery life will last all day
Rear camera produces rich photos with decent detail. Full manual mode is convenient
Hands-free selfie timer makes it easy to snap phot
Very good battery autonomy
Modern design
Display cuts through outdoor glare very well
Small and lightweight
Promising camera capabilities
Great size
Long-lasting battery
Dependable camera
Sharp
Colourful screen
Compact
Comfortable to hold and carry design
Excellent battery life
Very good outdoor visibility
Functionallyrich multimedia apps suite
Good for small hands
The Sony Xperia X Compact is a small
4.6-inch phone with a beautiful display
An excellent camera and good battery life
Small compact form factor
Good battery life
Great camera
MicroSD expansion
Fast performance
Very good build quality
Good performance
Long battery runtimes in practice
USB Type-C
Decent speakers
Good camera
Storage expansion via microSD
The editors didn't like
No fingerprint sensor
Plastic may not appeal to everyone
No Quick Charge charger included
Expensive for the size
No water-resistance certificate
No 4К video recording
Slightly thicker profile of 9.5 mm
Build quality
Small Size
Boring design
No Fingerprint Sensor on US models
Plastic material holds onto fingerprints
Making the handset look dirty
No fingerprint sensor in the US
Handset isn't waterproof like the Z5 Compact
Cannot shoot 4K video
Not waterproof like Sony's previous compact Xperias
Dedicated camera key is redundant
USB TypeC connector supports USB 2.0
But not 3.0
Unimpressive display
Average specs
Not an evolution
Scratchy plastic
Smallish keys with shallow feedback
Comes with a third of the internal storage occupied
Finger scanner not available on the US version
Camera disappoints in low light
Sound could be better
Smudge-prone design
Only the Japanese model is waterproof
And the fingerprint sensor is disabled in the US. There's a bit of lag when editing pictures or taking low-light photos
Abstract: Travelling back from Glasgow by train recently I was able to keep in touch all the way back mostly via 4G with around 15% of 3G coverage and a couple of times it was down to ‘E' in the more remote parts of the Lake District.It is 12.7x6.4x1cm and weighs 1...
The Sony Xperia X Compact is a small, 4.6-inch phone with a beautiful display, an excellent camera and good battery life
Only the Japanese model is waterproof, and the fingerprint sensor is disabled in the US. There's a bit of lag when editing pictures or taking low-light photos
Sony's Xperia X Compact is a small phone with an excellent camera, but it lacks some creature comforts, like waterproofing and, in the US, a fingerprint sensor...
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Published: 2016-10-11, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
The Sony Xperia X Compact isn't a bad phone, but it's one I find very difficult to endorse. Chiefly that's due to the handset putting the squeeze on all smartphones in the mid-range to high-end space: the OnePlus 3.At £329, but with comparable performance...
Published: 2016-10-10, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Sony Xperia X Compact is a good device with an interesting look. Although, on paper, the specifications do not cry miracle, in everyday use the phone behaves very well, even on the battery side. In fact, there are few compact devices with these features.T...
The Sony Xperia X Compact is an odd little smartphone. On the one hand its build quality, lack of waterproofing and lack of a standout feature make it harder to recommend compared to the older Xperia Z5 Compact. However, if you want a sub-5in Android smar...
Small and easy to use one-handed, Great camera quality
Design looks a little cheap, Slower than the Xperia Z5 Compact, No dust or water resistance
With a price that's £70 less than the Xperia Z5 Compact at launch, an improved camera, and even better battery life, the Sony Xperia X Compact is clearly not a bad phone. If you're looking for a pocketable Android smartphone, in fact, it remains pretty mu...
Unlike the Xperia Z Compact models, the Xperia X Compact does not have the same spec as its larger companions. For some this will be a deal breaker, pushing them towards an Xperia XZ or iPhone 7 purchase. But for others, our Sony Xperia X Compact review...
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Published: 2016-09-04, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Small but premium, Slimmer body, Great camera setup
May be underpowered, Still not Full HD screen, Only 5MP selfie camera
Sony's smaller phone looks great, is easy to hold and seems to be as premium as some flagship handsets - but it may not be as powerful as previous Xperia Compact phones...
Good battery life, Compact size, Camera shutter button
Ugly design, Slow, unreliable camera, No longer water-resistant, Expensive for what you get
Sony Xperia X Compact – Camera The Sony Xperia X Compact packs a very similar camera setup to the flagship Xperia XZ. There's a non-stabilised 23-megapixel sensor on the back, with a wide 24mm f/2 lens and flash. It lacks the white-balance sensor added on...
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