Sony Xperia X Performance

The Sony Xperia X Performance is an Android smartphone produced by Sony. Part of the Sony Xperia X series, the device was unveiled along with the Sony Xperia XA and Sony Xperia X at MWC 2016 on February 22, 2016.^[2][3] It was Sony's flagship smartphone for the first half of 2016.

Sony Xperia X Performance

Brand	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony Mobile Communications
Type	Touchscreen smartphone
Slogan	The Masterpiece
Series	Sony Xperia
First released	15 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-15)
Availability by region	15 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-15) (Taiwan) 17 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-17) (Hong Kong) 2 July 2016; 8 years ago (2016-07-02) (Sweden) 22 July 2016; 8 years ago (2016-07-22) (Thailand)
Successor	Sony Xperia XZ
Related	Sony Xperia X Sony Xperia XA Sony Xperia XA Ultra Sony Xperia XZ
Compatible networks	3G and 4G LTE
Form factor	Rounded square slate
Dimensions	144 mm (5.7 in) H 70 mm (2.8 in) W 8.7 mm (0.34 in) D
Weight	165 g (5.8 oz)
Operating system	(Launch) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (Release) Android 7.1.1 Nougat (Current) Android 8.0 Oreo
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
CPU	2.15GHz Quad-Core 64-bit
GPU	Adreno 530
Memory	3GB LPDDR4
Storage	32GB (F8131, SO-04H, SOV33, 502SO) 64GB (F8132) eMMC 5.1
Removable storage	Up to 200GB microSDXC
Battery	non-user removable Li-ion 2700 mAh (F8131, F8132) 2570 mAh (SO-04H, SOV33, 502SO)
Rear camera	23 MP 1/2.3" Exmor™ RS for mobile sensor, Predictive Hybrid AF, Quick launch, 5x Clear Image Zoom, 24mm Wide Angle G Lens F2.0
Front camera	13 MP 1/3" Exmor™ RS for mobile sensor, with Quick launch and 22mm Wide Angle Lens F2.0
Display	5.0 in (130 mm) 1080p IPS LCD Full HD 1920x1080 px TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Connectivity	Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou Bluetooth 4.2 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, Quick Charge 2.0, Qnovo Adaptive Charge) USB OTG 3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack, 5 pole, Support Digital NC Noise reduction fingerprint sensor (except US variant)[1]
Data inputs	Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
Model	F8131, SO-04H, SOV33, 502SO (single SIM) F8132 (dual SIM)
Codename	Dora
Website	Official website

Specifications

Hardware

The device features a 5.0 inches (13 cm) 1080p screen, also features a 64-bit 2.0 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 64-bit system-on-chip with 3 GB of RAM. The device also has 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage with microSD card expansion up to 200 GB and includes non-removable 2700 mAh battery.^[4]

The rear-facing camera of the Xperia X Performance is 23 megapixels with sensor size of 1/2.3 inch and an aperture of f/2.0, featuring Sony Exmor RS image sensor with quick launch and also features hybrid autofocus that utilizes phase detection autofocus that can focus the object within 0.03 seconds. Also the device is water and dust resistant with an IP rating of 65 and 68 and features a fingerprint sensor as well. The U.S. variant will include a free Qnovo Quick Charge 2.0 charger in the box. This would be the first time ever that Sony Mobile has included something extra for its U.S. smartphone customers.^[5]

Brushed metal back of the Sony Xperia X Performance

Software

The Xperia X Performance is preinstalled with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony's custom interface and software.^[6] On August 23, 2016, Sony announced that the Xperia X Performance would receive an upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat.^[7]

On November 29, 2016, the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xperia X Performance was officially rolled out.^[8] An update to Android 7.1.1 rolled out in April 2017.

On 27 November 2017 Android 8.0 Oreo has been upgraded for Sony Xperia X Performance through build number 41.3.A.0.401.

Variants

Here are the complete description of the Xperia X Performance variants in the world:

Model	Bands
F8131	GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS HSPA+ 800 (Band VI), 800 (Band XIX), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 (SO-04H)/ 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 17, 41 (502SO)[9]

Release dates

The Sony Xperia X Performance made its market debut in Taiwan on June 15, 2016.