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Sony Xperia X Compact Unlocked Smartphone 32GB White US Warranty
Last Updated: March 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
278
Old Reviews
73
Unverified
34
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PASS
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FINGERPRINT
32768 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 171 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Size
45size, pocket, xperia, z3c, xperia x compact
+91%
-9%
" ... For someone with smaller hands, the size of the Xperia compact is perfect. ... "
" ... That's a good amount for the size, which is by far the best thing about this phone. ... Overall though, it is very powerful. ... It is very compact. ... "
" ... I prefer my smaller phones, and I am pleasantly surprised with the added ease of removing and inserting the X Compact into smaller pockets, an improvement over my Z3C which already worked quite well. ... So, for those looking for an upgrade for their Z3C, look no further than the X Compact. ... "
" ... Size is perfect. ... "
" ... Love the form and size of this phone. ... "
" ... It's compact and I love it. ... Other than that it's a great compact phone. ... "
" ... I love the size of the phone, still have a phone that fits in my pocket! ... Availability of accessories for compact phones is somewhat limited ... "
" ... This phone is the perfect mix of size and performance that I'd been looking for. ... "
Device Compatibility
40phones, mobile, love this phone, iphone, smart
+88%
-13%
" ... It is nice phone ... "
" ... Great phone, works exactly as it should. ... "
" ... This is a wonderful phone. ... "
" ... I love this phone. ... "
" ... that's pretty good," I knew I had the right phone. ... "
" ... So far, this phone has exceeded my expectations. ... I like small phones, not phones the size of a tablet. ... "
" ... It is maybe the sole sweet spot for a good SMALL smart phone. ... "
" ... Very nice little phone. ... "
Software Platform
39sony, apps, app, updates, bloatware
+74%
-26%
" ... The near stock Android OS is nice. ... "
" ... I think this may be the perfect small Android! ... I believe newer versions of Xperia have now allowed this in the US. ... "
" ... Moved from blackberry to android. ... Excellent compact phone (good value) although I do miss the very efficient BB10 OS and the BB hub with the star notifications. ... "
" ... My old T-Mobile unlimited plan was $99/month. ... "
" ... One of the reasons I've resisted replacing my Nexus 4 for the last three years has been the honking huge size of most Android phones. ... The OS is stock 7.1.1 Android (Sony updated) with a few Sony-ish additions. ... "
" ... Performance -- apps are fast! ... Android 7.0 ... "
" ... I'm really glad someone is still making a small Android phone, let alone one with such great specs. ... "
" ... The only thing is the Phone had the bootloader unlocked and it wasnt mention, I dont know how to restore this! ... "
Camera
27takes, photos, pictures, 8mp, mp
+96%
-4%
" ... The camera has not changed by much, though it is much faster to open and snap a picture, though it is more sluggish to focus. ... From my experience, the auto camera mode is only just enough to get the job done, so long as some care is taken to achieve a good shot. ... "
" ... The camera is high quality. ... "
" ... Camera is decent, but like like most good xperias, you have to fiddle with the manual to produce perfect pictures. ... There is a camera button, which I like. ... "
" ... Camera quality is fantastic and I'm happy to have a compact phone again. ... "
" ... So the Camera should be outstanding right? ... All those fancy auto optimizations this phone claims to have for photos? ... it only works in the lower MP (like 8MP) settings, which is what it defaults to. ... "
" ... OH and while im at it I'll upload a dope photo I took with the camera. ... "
" ... Camera seems decent. ... "
" ... Size, price and a good camera were important. ... In SuperiorAuto mode, you can choose between 8MP, 20MP and 23MP with different aspect ratios. ... The camera is fast and pics are clear. ... "
Product Reliability
25year, month, years, weeks, update
+68%
-32%
" ... I bought this phone a little more than a year ago so I've put it through some pretty severe life tests. ... "
" ... So far no problems encounter. ... "
" ... I've had it for two weeks now and so far am really pleased with it - I wish I'd switched sooner! ... "
" ... Between all that and Open GApps, I've now got a pretty awesome device that should last me many years. ... "
" ... Sony recommends to restart the phone once week, but I'm averaging once a month. ... A highly recommended phone, at least for the 2017 year. ... "
" ... If you're replacing a 4-year-old phone like me, you'll be thrilled. ... "
" ... I disregarded the pitfalls of it being an older model, and it was great for a year until I dropped it, but that was the glass panel model without the re-enforced gorilla like this model has. ... "
" ... Previously had an Xperia Ion for years, the thing never died. ... "
Display Clarity
22display, size, phone, 720p, brightness
+64%
-36%
" ... Screen is nice and readable. ... "
" ... The screen is crystal clear and the photos are awesome. ... "
" ... The screen looks great, too. ... "
" ... I have just started using this phone and I am really excited how sharp and clear its display is. ... "
" ... The screen is the same size, but of course brighter, clearer, and more reactive. ... "
" ... Vibrant display, smooth, intuitive interface. ... "
" ... The screen resolution and brightness is extraordinary. ... I have set the font sizes to the smallest and the screen is still readable and crisp -- even in direct sunlight. ... I love the adaptive brightness where it dims in dim light and automatically brightens as ambient light increases, although it sometimes seems to dim a bit too much in low light. ... Screen Resolution and brightness ... "
" ... + Good battery life (lasts over a day, 650 runs cool and 720 res screen keeps power draw down, and it being a 4.6 inch screen means the PPI is still high at 720) ... "
Fit
22fits, phones, hand, phone that fits, snappy
+100%
" ... I adore the square design because it's so easy to hold. ... "
" ... It is very slippery and is easy that it can fall and damage. ... "
" ... It slips right over the phone casing. ... "
" ... The phone is great, very fast amd it's nice to have a phone that fits in your pocket. ... "
" ... Great phone.has a good camera too .fits great in pocket ... "
" ... I love the size of the phone, still have a phone that fits in my pocket! ... "
" ... It's made out of the strongest plastic that is used for the best phone cases. ... "
" ... Despite reviewer complaints, I'm finding the phone to be solid and sturdy in my hand. ... "
Battery Life
22life, days, day, lasts, usage
+82%
-18%
" ... The battery last long. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a day or two, heavy youtube binging it'll be about four hours. ... "
" ... Battery life is great -- about 50% usage for me over a full day. ... "
" ... Battery life has proven very good so far. ... "
" ... - Long long battery duration ... "
" ... I also bought a portable battery and some decent earbuds. ... "
" ... Updates from 7.0 > 8.0 decreased the battery life from days to hours. ... "
" ... I was looking for a standard size phone with a good battery, good sound, and an above average camera. ... Super stoked with the battery life, easy 2 days there for average use. ... Less heat, longer battery life. ... "
Build Quality
19dropped, metal, slippery, scratches, glass
+79%
-21%
" ... I am an avid surf fisherman and I take this phone with me with no protection. ... "
" ... It is very slippery and is easy that it can fall and damage. ... "
" ... It has been fully submersed, dropped, thrown and stepped on. ... "
" ... So I waited til the price dropped to $349 and finally bought the thing. ... "
" ... It slips right over the phone casing. ... It's lightweight and subtly textured for a good grip. ... "
" ... Feels sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... It's durable. ... It's made out of the strongest plastic that is used for the best phone cases. ... "
" ... The camera is pretty nice though, and the phone itself seems well build and durable. ... "
Comfort
17one hand, hands, fits, square, hold
+94%
-6%
" ... Feels sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... This is the best hand sized phone out there, and not cheap either. ... "
" ... It fits and operates with just one hand. ... "
" ... Still, its comfortable to hold and fits in my running wrist pocket (Sprigs). ... "
" ... Size of the phone is nearly perfect for my hands. ... "
" ... - one hand phone and potable ... "
" ... This phone fits in my hand, and I can type one handed. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and subtly textured for a good grip. ... "
Overall performance
14smooth, processor, speed, snappy, ui
+100%
" ... An iphone SE can with a 12mp camera, and a dual core CPU . ... "
" ... Multi-tasks well. ... And it's good at doing all those things with zero slowdowns or hiccups, which is what I want. ... "
" ... Very fluid and smooth animations in operating the UI. ... "
" ... The phone is also surprisingly snappy and responsive given that it's 1.5 years old. ... "
" ... A well made phone that was small enough to easily fit in your pocket, but still well powered and very snappy, performance-wise. ... "
" ... What next, how about performance? ... "
" ... Works just perfect, fast, smooth, responsive, without a single glitch. ... "
" ... The performance on this phone is fast. ... "
Screen Protection
12glass, dropped, gorilla glass, screen protector, plastic
+58%
-42%
" ... Along with a tempered glass screen protector and you are set. ... "
" ... Coupled with a screen protector, this really makes my phone feel secure from accidents. ... "
" ... The glass is great because it's some type of gorilla glass at least in accordance with what I have read. ... Things like the plastic and the lower red screen really helps our prices for affordable but top quality phones people. ... "
" ... Not a lot of good screen protectors. ... "
" ... The screen looks great, too. ... "
" ... So I used to have the Xperia Z1 Compact which I loved as hard as I could until the day it broke its own screen. ... But I read that on this phone, Sony FINALLY decided to go with Gorilla Glass (4 I believe?) ... "
Apps
10apps, sony, messaging, bloatware, stock android
+70%
-30%
" ... The new app privacy settings I do enjoy though. ... "
" ... Good battery life, and plenty of speed, since it's not bogged down by lots of useless Samsung apps and carrier apps like my old Note 4. ... "
" ... Excellent phone, except for the photo album app. ... "
" ... The near stock Android OS is nice. ... "
" ... Apps and such install fast and run fine, no glitching, etc. ... "
" ... I usually unlock, root, and load custom ROMs on my phones, but haven't had the need on this one. ... "
" ... Performance -- apps are fast! ... "
Fingerprint
10fingerprint, scanner, fingerprint sensor, fingerprint reader, usa
+40%
-60%
" ... Fingerprint scanner doesn't work on US version, it can be flashed with an english firmware in a region where it is enabled but updating would be difficult. ... "
" ... - Need to flash ROM to get fingerprint sensor (I tried Singapore version. ... "
" ... This phone has a finger print scanner but on any model from the US it will be disabled. ... If you want a working finger print scanner, you would have to buy a European model or Root your US model. ... "
" ... I usually buy unlock none USA, this time I bought USA and I was surprised to find out the finger print scanner is disabled, what a shame!!! ... "
" ... Deletion of finger scanner on US market is plain stupid. ... "
Call quality
10calls, call, quiet, speakerphone, screen
+20%
-80%
" ... Whenever someone calls, the screen turns black and will not turn off unless other individual shuts off. ... "
" ... I like the camera, and the display, but the call quality is so terrible that I had to get a different phone. ... People couldn't hear me on a normal call, and when I went to speakerphone, there was an echo. ... "
" ... During phone calls, the earpiece speaker is only useful in quiet rooms with MAX VOLUME. ... "
" ... And maybe having to call straight talk or change the apns. ... I'm going to try and call the company tomorrow and pray it fixes it. ... "
" ... I finally got irritated enough to call Sony about getting my phone fixed, and the person said that they wouldn't fix it although it is still under warranty because it is a physical problem with the phone and not a software problem. ... "
" ... But the people on the other side can't hear me. ... "
" ... I keep getting a screech sound during most calls. ... "
Design
10design, unique, polished, plastic, looks like
+90%
-10%
" ... It's great one-handed on the go, it's fast, has minimal bloat, cute in a retro kind of way. ... "
" ... Actually the glossy polished finish looks good, and the plastic makes the thing loads lighter. ... Looks like I'm home. ... "
" ... Would hope that it gets more polished. ... "
" ... She loves it and I gotta admit, it's a pretty sexy looking phone :). ... "
" ... Despite being high performing it is not bulky, in fact it has a nice classy design. ... "
" ... Initially I found the design of the phone beautiful, but it's quickly feeling dated compared to new phones like the S8 and G6. ... "
" ... The phone looks and feels great, but unfortunately although the specs said it worked on T-Mobile, the one I got did not work with their LTE data. ... "
" ... The phone looks elegant and the quality is more than I expected. ... "
Color
9screen, photos, brightness, sunlight, display
+89%
-11%
" ... The pictures and video playback look nice in this phone, good colors as well. ... "
" ... Excellent quailty and great color. ... "
" ... Plus I got my favorite color and it was $100 cheaper because of the color ... "
" ... If you order the white or the mint color it will be harder forget somewhere. ... "
" ... The screen is crystal clear and the photos are awesome. ... "
" ... The screen resolution and brightness is extraordinary. ... Screen Resolution and brightness ... "
" ... Actually I love the case so much I bought another in a different color. ... "
Charging
9charge, port, usb, days, charging port
+44%
-56%
" ... Amazon had the audacity of charging me 45 dollars restocking fee for a defective phone on top of me paying 40 shipping as I returned to canada. ... "
" ... Had a defective USB-C port charging issue after the first three months that gradually became worse then stopped charging altogether a few months later. ... I was able to get it to charge again only by pressing down on the screen over the port. ... "
" ... I received the phone back and it worked for 4 months, until it stopped charging. ... "
" ... I bought this phone 6 months ago, and the USB charging port has always had a very lose connection so that the adapter falls out when charging. ... He then said that every time that I put an adapter in the charging port, I damaged the unit! ... "
Sound Quality
8weak, speaker, quiet, speaker phone, renders
+88%
-13%
" ... Decent sound from front facing speakers. ... "
" ... When I pick up my old galaxy 7 edge (to listen to music) I'm reminded how much I dislike the slim profile. ... I have a bit of trouble deciphering digital sound (vs. the old tried and true analog) so I find quieter phones are harder for me to hear on. ... "
" ... the speakers are so quiet you can barely hear them in a isolation chamber. ... like it has a reverb. ... "
" ... I'm sure it's patented it sounds amazing. ... Zeppelin never sounded so good. ... "
" ... - Nice audio quality in a small form factor. ... "
" ... The speaker is so soft even with it turned up all the way. ... "
" ... + Good audio (audio chip / stereo speakers) ... "
SIM
8sim, straight talk, sim cards, unlocked, recognizing
+25%
-75%
" ... And my (previously galaxy 7) SIM card wouldn't work with phone calls or texts straight out of the box. ... It did take about 45 min to 1 hr to get the SIM card updated, but it was because the first customer service tech wasn't sure how to fix the problem. ... "
" ... Phone stopped recognizing SIM cards after a few months . ... "
" ... Had it for just over a year and it stopped recognizing sim cards out of nowhere. ... "
" ... I have straight talk and thought I'd done enough research to believe that this "unlocked" phone would be as simple as putting my SIM card in . ... The Sim is detected but gets no signal and straight talk was telling me it should be working. ... "
" ... Took SIM card out, put it back in - same freakin' screen. ... "
" ... I am using AT&T and they replaced the sim card and ran their diagnostics and can find nothing wrong. ... "
Memory
7memory, slot, se, sd card, 3gb of ram
+71%
-29%
" ... Great compact Android (so hard to find with only a few Sony models), but not much cheaper than an iPhone SE (at lower storage). ... "
" ... Its small, relatively lightweight, faster than any of the budget phones I had previously, has 32GB of onboard storage, and a SD card slot to add even more. ... "
" ... I was also able to add an SD card for oodles of storage space. ... "
" ... I like the expandable storage. ... "
Features
7mode, auto, superior, settings, easy
+86%
-14%
" ... This is one of my favorite features. ... "
" ... "Superior Auto" is not all that superior. ... "
" ... It'll still work fine with Tmobile in the US, but without any inactivated features. ... "
" ... A lot of cool features, the ultra-stamina mode has been getting me through hurricane irma. ... "
" ... I have found it easy to navigate and find the features/settings that I'm looking for. ... "
" ... It takes very nice pics in auto mode, but you can switch to a manual setting if you want. ... "
Controls
6button, placement, buttons, awkward, rocker
+50%
-50%
" ... NO DEDICATED HOME BUTTONS! ... When phone rings, buttons are pressed while in pocket. ... "
" ... - awkward volume button ... "
Price
6money, waste, phone, dropped
+67%
-33%
" ... now price rised up((( ... "
" ... best phone for the money . ... "
" ... So I waited til the price dropped to $349 and finally bought the thing. ... "
" ... But for the price you can just buy a new one when you want it to look nice. ... "
Picture Quality
6screen, picture quality, clear, amazing, pictures
+100%
" ... taking photos, and showing people the photos are the BIG ONES . ... "
" ... The picture quality is amazing. ... "
" ... Other than that the pictures look really clear. ... "
" ... The screen is crystal clear and the photos are awesome. ... "
Ease of Use
5phone, hold, square, setup, settings
+80%
-20%
" ... it It's responsive and easy to operate. ... I adore the square design because it's so easy to hold. ... PS - if you are unsure about getting an international phone, it was fairly easy to set it up for English. ... "
" ... Setup on Tmobile was easy . ... "
" ... I have found it easy to navigate and find the features/settings that I'm looking for. ... "
Resolution
5video, screen, res, 4k, size
+100%
" ... Takes good videos, but the slightly low power limits you to not being able to use 4k, which I didn't need anyway. ... "
" ... It has a heqdphones jack and Sony HD sound (and upscaling to HD). ... "
" ... The partial HD looks awesome and complements the screen size perfectly. ... It also has a great up scaling program built in the non - high res audio, which of course needs the conjunctive hardware Sony uses to work. ... "
" ... The video is even more amazing with 60fps HD recording capabilities. ... "
" ... only thing with compact hones is resolution not too high ... "
Returns
5return, amazon, seller, return the phone, new
+40%
-60%
" ... However, I had to return the phone within 30 days because AMAZON shipped it defective to me. ... "
" ... Seller refused to refund. ... "
" ... I called Amazon tech and they said to return it rather than replace. ... "
Marketplace
5amazon, see, sony, refund, phone
+40%
-60%
" ... Back to Amazon it goes. ... "
" ... Seller refused to refund. ... "
Data reception
5us, mobile, lte, gsm, cdma
+60%
-40%
" ... Works perfect outside the US in a GSM network with 4G. ... "
" ... Finally, remember this is GSM, so check your network. ... "
" ... Works great on TMobile LTE. ... "
Ports
5c, port, phone, connector, charging port
+40%
-60%
" ... I was able to get it to charge again only by pressing down on the screen over the port. ... "
" ... I bought this phone 6 months ago, and the USB charging port has always had a very lose connection so that the adapter falls out when charging. ... I've tried multiple adapters, so it's the phone and not the cord. ... He then said that every time that I put an adapter in the charging port, I damaged the unit! ... "
Water Resistance
5water resistant, rain, water, salt water, risk
+80%
-20%
" ... A very good looking phone that is capable of being fully submerged in water and still able to operate, though this is done at your own risk since it is not certified water resistant. ... "
" ... It's been exposed to mild sweat/rain when I ride my bike, but so far, it's been really good. ... "
" ... My personal phone before this was the Moto E2 which was ridiculously cheap, water resistant which was a bonus when I'm sailing, but with only 8GB to sort the apps that couldn't be transferred to the 64GB SD card I was eventually bumping up against the limitations as apps have grown from 30MB to several in the 150-400MB+ range. ... "
" ... It has been fully submersed, dropped, thrown and stepped on. ... "
Gaming
4play, performance, playing, gaming
+100%
" ... Good performance for games. ... "
" ... I don't have any way to compare, but I play lots of games on it and they all work great. ... "
" ... Very fast (I am not playing games). ... "
For Running
4also, hands
+50%
-50%
" ... They've been running us around rather than give any clear answers. ... "
" ... It also ran very hot in my hands. ... "
Storage
4storage, slot, memory, sim, 32gb
+100%
" ... Its small, relatively lightweight, faster than any of the budget phones I had previously, has 32GB of onboard storage, and a SD card slot to add even more. ... "
" ... There is enough storage to add lots of apps, and you can easily replace the SD card unlike the iPhones. ... "
" ... I have a 256 GB microsd card in it to hold spotify downloads. ... "
" ... I was also able to add an SD card for oodles of storage space. ... "
Headphones
4headphones, sony, output, usb, speaker
+50%
-50%
" ... Two months later the headphone jack stopped working and after three calls to support Sony told me the only way to have it fixed was to send it away for a month. ... "
" ... The audio jack for earbuds/headphones never worked. ... "
Delivery
4product, shipped, received, delivery, box
+100%
" ... Packaged neatly, and shipped very quickly. ... "
" ... It was delivered quickly. ... "
" ... I received the product and it is in perfect condition ... "
Display Size
4size, phone, smaller, iphone, hd
+100%
" ... The phone is nice, small frame with big screen, fairly quick and responsive, . ... "
" ... The screen is the same size, but of course brighter, clearer, and more reactive. ... "
" ... The partial HD looks awesome and complements the screen size perfectly. ... "
" ... For 720P small screen, I don't need a flagship chip for a whooping price. ... "
Night Photography
4shots, pictures, photos, low light, dim
+100%
" ... would have liked a little better photos in lower lighting but then, i think still quite good. ... "
" ... The camera is brilliantly clear, and I've been happy with its pictures even in uneven lighting conditions. ... "
" ... The camera is very good in well lit day shots. ... "
" ... I love the adaptive brightness where it dims in dim light and automatically brightens as ambient light increases, although it sometimes seems to dim a bit too much in low light. ... "
Network
4mobile, reception, network, even
+50%
-50%
" ... no signal ANYWHERE in northern Illinois is not. ... "
" ... there was little or no T-Mobile reception ... "
Weight
4size, light, phone
+100%
" ... It is light on weight. ... "
" ... The phone looks elegant and smooth, and it is light weight. ... "
" ... size,weight,performances are just met for me. ... "
" ... It's also got a nice heft to it, just the right weight to size ratio. ... "
Setup
3easy, set, phone
+67%
-33%
" ... PS - if you are unsure about getting an international phone, it was fairly easy to set it up for English. ... "
" ... Setup on Tmobile was easy . ... "
Volume
3speaker, phone, loud, useful, rooms
+67%
-33%
" ... I'd love if this phone's volume went up 2 or 3 more clicks. ... "
" ... The speaker is so soft even with it turned up all the way. ... "
Video Playback
3watching, video, youtube, watch, music
+100%
" ... If you are unsure how to do this, just watch a couple of youtube videos. ... "
" ... Watching video or music listening can only be done in a quiet room if using the "dual speakers". ... "
" ... It has a long battery life that lasts more than 1.5 days with normal usage (occasionally watching videos and social media) for at least 6 months. ... "
Cables
3cord, usb, port, charging, charger
-100%
" ... I've tried multiple adapters, so it's the phone and not the cord. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3phone, already
+67%
-33%
" ... The external camera button is also a really nice touch ... "
ISP
3prepaid, mobile, gsm
+100%
" ... Finally, remember this is GSM, so check your network. ... "
" ... (tested in ATT and T-mobile) ... "
" ... It works great on the prepaid plan. ... "
Storage
3pockets, xz2, x compact, smaller, phones
+100%
" ... The xz2 compact is kinda curved that I find it easier to get in and out of any pants pockets I have. ... "
" ... It has twice as much storage as the Z3C, which was often running out of space. ... "
" ... I prefer my smaller phones, and I am pleasantly surprised with the added ease of removing and inserting the X Compact into smaller pockets, an improvement over my Z3C which already worked quite well. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Fingerprint: No
WiFi: Yes
Memory
Memory: 32768 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
Calling
Sim Type: Nano SIM
GSM: Yes
No
FINGERPRINT
32768 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
Yes
WIFI