It's hard to get excited about the Xperia X until we know how much it will cost. Things start to get interesting if it's around £350, but if it's priced similarly to the Galaxy S7, for example, the Xperia X is going to struggle to compete with its Full HD...
Over-vivid display colour for camera preview, Camera can't match the best, No 4K video capture
If Sony manages to keep the price low and make it affordable, then the X's premium-feeling build and sleek design will be a tempting buy for those looking for a daily driver, minus all the bells and whistles. The camera is promising, and we look forward...
Abstract: Say hello to your new Sony Xperia Z6. Sony has confirmed that it will be discontinuing its flagship Z series and moving its focus to its newly-refreshed X series. The Xperia X is actually one of three new X series phones coming to the UK this summer, and...
Boring design, Unreliable camera, Awful button placment, Far too expensive, Some performance niggles
Sony Xperia X – Battery Life Sony claims you'll get two days of use from the Xperia X. I haven't. And I'm doubtful whether you will either. It's a 2,620mAh cell, which may sound small but is meaty enough to get you through the day. But Sony's two-day clai...
it's tough to nail down exactly where the Xperia X sits in the increasingly blurry space between mid-range and high-end phones. It's pricier than the average mid-ranger, but under-delivers compared to the high-end competition. And it's not really the be...
Abstract: Combining two phones in one review may seem counterintuitive, and I don't mean to confuse you. Quite the opposite, given the similarities here, since Sony chose to stick to a familiar design philosophy for both that almost makes them indistinguishable. An...
Published: 2016-06-02, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: The messaging, design and branding behind Sony's Xperia X devices, a new line of four different smartphones, is confusing.Looking at each device laid out in a row reveals few noticeable differences between each smartphone. It's only upon closer inspection...
Published: 2016-02-24, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: With LG and Samsung stealing much of the attention at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, it's easy to forget other manufacturers are also announcing new smartphones at the massive event.With little fan fair, Sony revealed a new line of Xperia...
Solidly constructed, Great Camera, Good Battery Life, Bright and Crisp Display
Overpriced, Fingerprint Sensor a Tad Finicky
The Xperia X is a good all-round smartphone. Its vibrant display, rich camera features and long lasting battery are enviable indeed. Charging consumers R12 000 for such a device, however, is simply too much, especially when the likes of the higher specced...
