Sony Xperia X Compact

437 reviews

Nov, 2024

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portability (131)
size (122)
performance (77)
usability (61)
camera (51)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 437 reviews of Sony Xperia X Compact. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the camera and usability. The performance and size also get good comments.

portability, size, performance, usability, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia X Compact is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia X Compact

Sony's Xperia Compact line was a cult hit a few years back thanks to its no-compromise stance on putting flagship specs in a small body. But this isn't the case with the Xperia X Compact, where compromises are evident everywhere.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia X Compact review

Just buy the Xperia Z5 Compact

Stellar design that fits in one hand ; 3GB RAM boost and USB-C are nice additions

CPU performance lacking ; Isn't waterproof ; Too expensive ; No fingerprint sensor in US

Sony's X Compact is the best-looking yet in the small range. However, the quest to attract more eyes brought about a few too many sacrifices. Compared to the Z5 Compact, it's a slightly underpowered and fragile offering.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia X Compact: It's Compact, Jim, but not as we know it

Sony's journey away from the Xperia Z and into the Xperia X series is probably now complete with the launch of the flagship Xperia XZ and the Xperia X Compact. The Sony Xperia X Compact is over-shadowed by the devices that have come before it carrying...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Patrick Holland (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Xperia X Compact review: This small phone's camera will blow you away

The Sony Xperia X Compact packs tons of goodies into a small package.

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.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia X Compact review

For the last few years, Sony's Xperia Compact range has set the standard for small screen smartphones. Does the company's latest, the X Compact, improve on the already excellent Z5 Compact? Here's our Sony Xperia X Compact review.

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...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia X Compact Review: In Depth

Sony Xperia X Compact Review: We've spent the week with Sony's latest mini mobile, the dinky 4.6-inch Xperia X Compact. Here's our full review.

Great size ; Long-lasting battery ; Dependable camera ; Sharp, colourful screen

Not an evolution ; Scratchy plastic

Sony’s Xperia X Compact isn’t much of an evolution over last year’s Xperia Z5 Compact, offering up pretty much the same performance and battery life while also stripping away water resistance and 4K video recording. Considering it’s about the same...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Esat Dedezade (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia X Compact hands-on review

We (comfortably) wrap our hands around Sony's new pocket rocket

Sep, 2016

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The best smartphones have brilliant battery life, decent cameras and are easy to use. We sent the Sony Xperia X Compact to our lab to subject it to our rigorous mobile phone tests, so read on to find out whether it's worth its salt.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Robin-Leigh Chetty (techsmart.co.za)

Sony Xperia X compact

Despite sporting a great camera and solid processor, the Xperia X compact from Sony has lost the crucial element that made its smaller flagship predecessors so enticing.

Good camera; Solid processor

Body feels less premium; Not ideally specced

Despite proving solid in all departments, the X compact has arrived a little late on the scene. It's no fault of the phone, however, but simply a fact that it was released alongside the XZ flagship and is not specced in a similar fashion, as has been...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Sony Xperia X Compact Review

We review the Sony Xperia X Compact, with a 23 megapixel camera.

Despite the 23 megapixel sensor, the level of detail captured by the camera is a little disappointing. The inclusion of 5-axis image stabilisation is welcome, and helps, particularly with video, but the use of an f/2.0 lens is not up there with the...

Nov, 2016

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