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Specs Comparison: Sony Xperia X Compact vs Xperia Z5 Compact

Daniel Morial

Sony has just announced its newest compact smartphone for their consumers — the Xperia X Compact. It’s the latest Android from the Japanese maker to sport the ‘compact’ name. Let’s compare it to the Xperia Z5 Compact of last year and find out which one is better on paper.

Xperia X CompactXperia Z5 Compact
4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 323ppi4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 323ppi
1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor2.10 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor
Adreno 510Adreno 430
3GB RAM2GB RAM
32GB internal storage32GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD, up to 256GBExpandable via microSD, up to 256GB
23-megapixel PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash23-megapixel PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash, 4K recording
5MP front-facing camera5MP front-facing camera
4G LTE4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11acWi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.1
GPS w/ A-GPS, GlonassGPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass
NFCNFC
FM RadioFM Radio
Fingerprint scannerFingerprint scanner
Hi-Fi audio-
USB Type-C-
-IP68 certified
2700mAh Li-Ion battery2700mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
129 x 65 x 9.5 mm127 x 65 x 8.9 mm
135 g138 g

Summary of advantages

Xperia X Compact:

  • Bigger RAM
  • Hi-Fi audio
  • Reversible USB Type-C port

Xperia Z5 Compact:

  • Flagship processor during launch
  • 4K video recording
  • IP68 certified for dust and water resistance
  • Slightly more compact dimensions

As it turns out, the new Xperia Compact handset is not the same as before. It’s not exactly a compact version of the Sony flagship smartphone. Well, it’s an Xperia X Compact phone, so it basically borrows its features from the Xperia X which is not the company’s flagship device.

It has lost quite a number of features like 4K recording and the IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. In return, Sony is giving you an upgrade to 3GB of RAM and new hardware features – you can now enjoy Hi-Fi audio on the go and play around with the reversible USB-C port.

The phone was launched along with the real Sony flagship of the year — the Xperia XZ. We do hope that Sony will release another compact phone that’s based on the XZ. Sony Xperia XZ Compact, anyone?

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Sony unveils Xperia XA Ultra w/ 16MP OIS selfie camera

Daniel Morial

Sony has unveiled its latest smartphone under their new X series dubbed as the Xperia XA Ultra. From what it looks like, it’s the successor to the selfie-centric C series.

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The Xperia XA Ultra sports a big 6″ 1080p edge-to-edge display similar to the Xperia C5 Ultra but now has a metal frame for added premium touch. What’s powering this mid-range device is a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with 3GB of RAM and it’s running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony’s usual customization.

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For the rear camera, there is the company’s famous 21.5-megapixel sensor with hybrid autofocus and LED flash. Since this is a selfie camera phone, Sony threw in a whopping 16-megapixel front-facing camera that has optical image stabilization (OIS) and its own LED flash.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra at a glance:
6-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 367ppi
MediaTek Helio P10 chipset
3GB of RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD
21.5-megapixel rear camera w/ hybrid autofocus, LED flash
16-megapixel front-facing camera w/ OIS, LED flash
Android 6.0 Marshmallow

The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is expected to hit the international market by July. It’s coming in Black, White and Lime Gold color but the pricing is yet to be announced.

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Sony Xperia XA hands-on, first impressions

Kevin Bruce Francisco

We’ve seen what the Xperia X has to offer and now we’re here taking a quick hands-on look at its sibling that targets a more budget-conscious market. Read on to see how Sony‘s Xperia XA is different from the Xperia X.

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Just like the Xperia X, the Xperia XA carries a screen that spans 5 inches across. It doesn’t have the company’s famous Triluminos display, but features In-plane switching (IPS) so that’s not bad at all.

Sony also opted to go for a lower HD resolution on the Xperia XA, but makes up for it by implementing an edge-to-edge display that honestly makes the device more attractive to look at.

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There is a strip of unused space at the base of the handset and serves simply as a handle when using the device on landscape orientation.

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The physical buttons are also lined up at the right side, namely the camera shutter, volume rocker, and power/lock button. Do take note that the power/lock button is not the same as the oval-shaped one from the Xperia X. Instead, it’s circular and is reminiscent of the older Xperia Z2.

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Looking at the upper part of the handset we see sensors on the left side of the logo with the 8-megapixel front-facing camera located on the right. The speaker for calls is stealthily tucked away at the slit near the frame and is almost unnoticeable on first glance.

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Turning it around and we will be greeted with its 13-megapixel main shooter. It might not have Xperia X’s Predictive Hybrid AF, but it’s been equipped with Phase Detection Autofocus that makes focusing smarter than what others can offer.

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While all the buttons are on the right side, the slots are on the left. Prying open a flap reveals the nano-SIM and microSD card slots. Expanding the storage is possible until 200GB.

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Finally, we have the lonesome audio jack pushed to the left edge of the device. From this angle, we also see the handset’s curved corners just like the Xperia X. Both are easy and light on the hands, but we prefer the overall look of the XA mainly because of its edge-to-edge display.  In terms of specs, however, the XA lags far behind.

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Just like the Xperia X, the XA is available in different colors including White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, and Rose Gold.

During the announcement, the Xperia X series still has no definite date of availability, but will be arriving sometime in summer. Stay tuned as we wait for new updates.

Sony Xperia XA specs:
5-inch HD IPS LCD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
2.9GHz MediaTek MT6755 octa-core processor
Mali T860 MP2 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD
13MP rear camera with Phase Detection AF
8MP front camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
2,300mAh battery
Android Marshmallow 6.0

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Specs Comparison: Xperia Z5 Series

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Sony Philippines has officially launched its new Xperia Z5 series of smartphones and we’ve already given you our first impressions for the Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium. With those in mind, let’s take a quick look at how these three handsets differ from (or are similar with) each other.sony-xperia-z5-series-specs-comparison

Xperia Z5 PremiumXperia Z5Xperia Z5 Compact
5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 3840 x 2160 resolution5.2-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 resolution 4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 resolution
806ppi403ppi323ppi
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processorQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processorQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processor
ARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-coreARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-coreARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-core
Adreno 430 GPUAdreno 430 GPUAdreno 430 GPU
3GB LPDDR4 RAM3GB LPDDR4 RAM2GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB internal storage32GB internal storage32GB internal storage
Expandable up to 200GB via microSDExpandable up to 200GB via microSDExpandable up to 200GB via microSD
23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus
5.1MP front camera5.1MP front camera5.1MP front camera
LTE Cat. 6LTE Cat. 6LTE Cat. 6
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-XBluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-XBluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-X
NFCNFCNFC
ANT+ supportANT+ supportANT+ support
GPS with aGPS, GLONASS/BeidouGPS with aGPS, GLONASS/BeidouGPS with aGPS, GLONASS/Beidou
IP68 certified, fingerprint sensorIP68 certified, fingerprint sensorIP68 certified, fingerprint sensor
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)
3,430mAh Li-Ion battery2,900mAh Li-Ion battery2,700mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8mm146 x 72 x 7.3mm127 x 65 x 8.9mm
180 grams154 grams138 grams
TBAPhp35,990Php29,990

Now that we see a side-by-side comparison of these new flagships, it’s easier to understand that they’re pretty much the same inside with these key factors differentiating one from the other:

  • Display size (5.5-,5.2-, 4.6-inch)
  • Display resolution (4K UHD, Full HD, HD)
  • Pixel density (806ppi, 403ppi, 323ppi)
  • RAM (3GB, 3GB, 2GB)
  • Battery capacity (3,430mAh, 2,900mAh, 2,700mAh)
  • Dimensions and weight

Those, plus the build quality for each devices are what sets them apart from each other.

At the end of the day it’s really just a matter of size preference, features, and of course, price (expect the Z5 Premium to be around the Php40K mark), that consumers should think about if they’re interested in this new lineup from Sony.

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Specs Comparison: Xperia Z5 Series

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Sony Philippines has officially launched its new Xperia Z5 series of smartphones and we’ve already given you our first impressions for the Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium. With those in mind, let’s take a quick look at how these three handsets differ from (or are similar with) each other.sony-xperia-z5-series-specs-comparison

Xperia Z5 PremiumXperia Z5Xperia Z5 Compact
5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 3840 x 2160 resolution5.2-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 resolution 4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 resolution
806ppi403ppi323ppi
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processorQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processorQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processor
ARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-coreARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-coreARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-core
Adreno 430 GPUAdreno 430 GPUAdreno 430 GPU
3GB LPDDR4 RAM3GB LPDDR4 RAM2GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB internal storage32GB internal storage32GB internal storage
Expandable up to 200GB via microSDExpandable up to 200GB via microSDExpandable up to 200GB via microSD
23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor and F2.0 G lens, 0.3-second autofocus
5.1MP front camera5.1MP front camera5.1MP front camera
LTE Cat. 6LTE Cat. 6LTE Cat. 6
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-XBluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-XBluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-X
NFCNFCNFC
ANT+ supportANT+ supportANT+ support
GPS with aGPS, GLONASS/BeidouGPS with aGPS, GLONASS/BeidouGPS with aGPS, GLONASS/Beidou
IP68 certified, fingerprint sensorIP68 certified, fingerprint sensorIP68 certified, fingerprint sensor
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)
3,430mAh Li-Ion battery2,900mAh Li-Ion battery2,700mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8mm146 x 72 x 7.3mm127 x 65 x 8.9mm
180 grams154 grams138 grams
TBAPhp35,990Php29,990

Now that we see a side-by-side comparison of these new flagships, it’s easier to understand that they’re pretty much the same inside with these key factors differentiating one from the other:

  • Display size (5.5-,5.2-, 4.6-inch)
  • Display resolution (4K UHD, Full HD, HD)
  • Pixel density (806ppi, 403ppi, 323ppi)
  • RAM (3GB, 3GB, 2GB)
  • Battery capacity (3,430mAh, 2,900mAh, 2,700mAh)
  • Dimensions and weight

Those, plus the build quality for each devices are what sets them apart from each other.

At the end of the day it’s really just a matter of size preference, features, and of course, price (expect the Z5 Premium to be around the Php40K mark), that consumers should think about if they’re interested in this new lineup from Sony.

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