Although many were saddened that Sony Mobile didn't announce its flagship handset during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016, some fans were still glad that the Japanese tech company unveiled a new line-up of devices at the event. The Xperia X smartphones have made its first appearance during the occasion, featuring better cameras and thinner bezels.
According to The Verge, Sony's Xperia range of handsets is always offering attractive design, and the new trio of devices unveiled at MWC are no exception. The Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, and Xperia XA feature the same premium-feeling cases and rounded glass fronts that have been the trademarks of Sony's smartphones. The XA which has the lowest specs of the three introduced a particularly impressive looking display with barely-there bezels.
When it comes with the specs and features, Pocket-lint stated that the Sony Xperia X comes with a 5-inch Full HD display, a little smaller compared to the flagship Z5. This may be the reason why the handset feels a little more slender and comfortable to hold. Itt is also armed with Triluminos and X-Reality technologies from Sony which both can be seen in the flagship devices.
As for its camera department, it features a 23-megapixel rear sensor, the same sensor offered by Z5. It delivers sensitivity of up to ISO 12800 just like the flagship, and there is also 5x Clear Image Zoom on board. Sony also introduced a feature called Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, wherein the camera will predict and track motion to make sure users will never miss a moment. On the front of the X, one can find a 13-megapixel sensor that offers sensitivity of up to 6400. It has a 22mm wide-angle lens and auto focus too.
The Sony Xperia X is powered by a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor that is supported by a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. There is also microSD support for storage expansion.
Sony is known for offering good battery life on its handsets and it seems like the Xperia X will also follow the trail. There is a 2620mAh battery under the chassis, which is only slightly smaller than the Z5. The Japanese tech company claims it will offer two days battery life with the help of its software. The Xperia X also offers Hi-Res audio support and there is a digital noise cancelling on board as well.
On the other hand, 9to5Google noted that the Xperia X Performance top the range as it swaps out the Snapdragon 650 for Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 820 chip. Nevertheless, it offers same features just like the Xperia X.
Lastly, the Xperia XA which is an entry-level device is engineered with a MediaTek MT6755 processor rather than a Snapdragon chip. As it is armed with 720p display and 16GB storage, Sony's description of this gadget is a super mid-range device. Nevertheless, this handset is packed with a 2GB RAM and 13MP/8MP snappers.
These Sony Xperia X handsets are expected to hit the market shelves on March. Meanwhile, the other much-awaited handset, Xperia Z6, is slated to have its first appearance on IFA 2016 on September.
