Sony Xperia X Performance

Sony calls the Xperia X Performance her latest masterpiece. Now we are not so fond of the superlatives ourselves, but if we look purely at the camera characteristics of the X Performance, they might well be right. Let's dive deeper into it.

Predictive autofocus

That camera looks a lot like the expensive Alpha cameras that Sony also makes. The autofocus is smart this time. Not only does it follow the subject automatically and focus on it, it also predicts where it is going. Suppose you want to take a picture of someone playing soccer, then the camera of this Xperia X Performance ensures that you always have a sharp picture. Predictive hybrid autofocus is also called that. Handy is also that the camera starts up in 0.6 seconds. This way you do not have to wait unnecessarily long before you can take that perfect picture where you run the risk that the moment is gone.

Main Sony Xperia X Performance specifications

• Screen of 5.0 inch with Full HD resolution
• 32 GB storage + memory card slot
• Quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor at 2.2 GHz, 3 GB RAM memory
• 23 megapixel camera with predictive autofocus
• Selfiecam (13 megapixel) with light-sensitive sensor
• For fast mobile 4G internet
• Waterproof and dustproof housing with IP68 rating

The P of Performance

This Sony Xperia X Performance didn't get that name just like that. Inside we find the fastest Qualcomm processor of 2016; the Snapdragon 820. Even the flagship of September 2015 doesn't have such a powerful chipset. Sony therefore sees the X Performance as the flagship of 2016, so it is the successor of the Z-series. That speed is also reflected in the acquisition of 4G internet. The X Performance supports category 9 LTE, also popularly known as 4G+. You can stream music, download videos or upload photos at lightning speed while on the move.

New metal jacket

Despite the fact that the Sony Xperia X Performance looks quite similar to a Sony phone, it still has a completely new look. This time the back is made of metal. Also new is the convex glass at the front. Near the edges this ends nicely. The fingerprint scanner on the side is still the same. There we also find a physical camera button. Handy for those who like to take pictures. This is now also possible with the new 13 megapixel selfie camera at the front. It also performs particularly well in dark environments. So expect well-exposed nightly selfies. The Sony Xperia X Performance is available in the colors Graphite Black, White, light green gold and rose gold.

Pro and cons Xperia X Performance

• Solid metal unibody
• High-speed camera focusing automatically
• Selfie camera also does well in the dark
• The only one in Xperia X 2016 series waterproof

• Battery still cannot be changed