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Sony Xperia X Performance
99 reviews
Aug, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Sony Xperia X Performance. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and portability. The camera and design are also appreciated. Many are critical about the battery and price. Comments about the usability and size are mixed.
performance, design, camera, portability, screen
price, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia X Performance is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia X Performance
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Xperia X Performance from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the camera. The design also gets good feedback.
design, camera
100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Aug, 2025
Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance review
Sony's high-end Android phone is seriously lacking
Fetching design ; Water-resistant ; Expandable storage
High cost ; Some mid-range specs ; Lacks fingerprint sensor ; Disappointing camera
It's as if Sony doesn't realize how cutthroat this market is. Snapdragon 820 performance, waterproofing and microSD support aside, there's not enough here to recommend this overly expensive Android phone.
Apr, 2017
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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance: The Sony smartphone everyone should be talking about
You may have heard by now that Sony announced a new line of Xperia devices at Mobile World Congress, called the X series. The next Xperia flagship is due to launch in the latter half of this year and if it looked just like the Xperia X Performance with...
Feb, 2016
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Expert review by : Nic Healey (cnet.co.uk)
Sony Xperia X Performance review
If you're a "Top Gun" type and expect your phone to have the power of a jet engine, then you're exactly who Sony had in mind with the Xperia X Performance.
Absolutely brimming with power, the Sony Xperia X Performance is well designed and the only new Xperia to be waterproof.
Battery life needs a big boost for this phone to live up to its potential.
The Xperia X Performance runs rings around the basic Xperia X and is a great phone for anyone who likes their handsets with a bit of grunt.
Jun, 2016
Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (mashable.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance doesn't live up to its name
When performance loses all meaning...
Snaps quality pics ; Waterproof ; Unlocked for AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.
Lacks fingerprint reader ; Sluggish performance ; High price doesn't match overall experience
The Sony Xperia X Performance's sluggish performance and missing flagship features isn't worth its flagship $700 price tag.
Jul, 2016
Expert review by (engadget.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance review: $700 worth of disappointment
Sony, what are you doing? Though the $700 Xperia X Performance features a flagship-level processor and runs well as a result, Sony apparently didn't feel the need to bring anything new to the table. What we have here is a reasonably good smartphone...
Flagship-level performance ; Water-resistant design ; Lightweight, unobtrusive Android skin
Not worth the asking price ; Lacks some features you'd expect from a flagship ; Middling camera ; Occasionally overheats
If anyone from Sony is reading this, here's a serious question: What were you trying to accomplish with the X Performance? It's a perfectly passable flagship, but is this really the sort of flagship you want your name attached to? I don't mean to be...
Jul, 2016
Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)
Interview with Sony: One on one
At the MWC 2016 we had a one-on-one chat with Sony representatives and had a chance to ask them the hard questions. We started with the new Xperia X...
At the MWC 2016 we had a one-on-one chat with Sony representatives and had a chance to ask them the hard questions.
Feb, 2016
Expert review by (cnet.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance (32GB, graphite black)
The X Performance (never to be called the XP, I'm told by Sony) is the turbo-charged version of the Xperia X . Sony has packed more processing power into the Performance, along with speedier LTE 4G connectivity and a slightly bigger battery. Other than...
Absolutely brimming with power, the Sony Xperia X Performance is well designed and the only new Xperia to be waterproof.
Battery life needs a big boost for this phone to live up to its potential.
The Xperia X Performance runs rings around the basic Xperia X and is a great phone for anyone who likes their handsets with a bit of grunt.
Jun, 2016
Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance Review
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 testing.
Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)
Sony Xperia X Performance Review
Sony's newest smartphone delivers a fantastic camera and hardware that's worth the cash. Early reviews of this device have been mixed, for reasons from the device having an "underwhelming camera" to the device having an "awkward volume control...
The Sony Xperia X Performance suffers from Sony’s inability to survive only on their basic software finesse and high-quality hardware builds. That’s unfortunate. Instead they seem to have to jam in as much software and promotions as they can to make...
Aug, 2016
Expert review by : Nic Healey (cnet.com.au)
When you feel the need for speed, the Xperia X Performance is there for you (review)
If you're a "Top Gun" type and expect your phone to have the power of a jet engine, then you're exactly who Sony had in mind with the Xperia X Performance.
Absolutely brimming with power, the Sony Xperia X Performance is well designed and the only new Xperia to be waterproof
Battery life needs a big boost for this phone to live up to its potential
The Xperia X Performance runs rings around the basic Xperia X and is a great phone for anyone who likes their handsets with a bit of grunt.
Jun, 2016
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