Capture the unexpected in sharp detailwith quick camera start-up and intelligentfocus that predicts the next move.
With the 23mp camera's launch and capture in 0.6s, you won't miss those unexpected moments. Tired of taking blurry photos of kids, pets and others because they suddenly moved? predictive hybrid autofocus tracks moving subjects to reduce blur. The front camera lets you take sharp 13mp selfi es even in low light.
A 5-inch smartphone that uses curved display glass to fit perfectly in your hand. It's a combination of style and usability, with premium seamless metal back and unifi ed design. All accentuated by a new, fresh look on the inside, and same-coloured back and front.
Leave your charger at home. Xperia™ x's energy-saving features keep your phone powered for up to two days1 on one charge. Since most batteries decline over time, we introduced qnovo adaptive charging to prolong your battery's lifespan up to 2 times2. And with stamina mode you extend usage time even further.
Network:
Network provider: Sim free.
4G network capability.
SIM card type: nano SIM.
Display and Design:
5 inch TFT LCD display.
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Touch screen.
Curved screen.
Dimensions:
Size H143, W69, D7.7mm.
Weight 152g.
Camera and Video:
Rear camera 23MP.
Front camera 13MP.
Video capture in 1080p HD quality.
Storage:
Internal memory 32GB.
Expandable memory up to 200GB when using microSD card slot.
Technical specifications:
1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
3GB RAM.
Operating system: Android android m.
Battery:
580 hours standby time.
960 minutes talk time.
2620mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
MP3 and MP4 player.
Headphone port.
Fast charge technology.
Contactless payment.
Fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth.
NFC.
GPS.
General information:
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
This phone is very fast & smooth and performs well. I am picking one up tomorrow. It has updated to Android 7.1.1 and August security patch
All comments (93)
schnide
9 Aug 17#1
Obviously not literally the best phone on the market, but it's a mid-ranger. And for that price, heat added.
seanireland72 to schnide
9 Aug 17#10
Original price was over £400
malm
9 Aug 17#2
heat
Gugla
9 Aug 17#3
is it the same phone as this......? £180.99 eglobalcentral.co.uk/son…BwE If so, has anyone used this site before to recommend ?
johnnystorm to Gugla
9 Aug 17#7
Not used them myself but when they get mentioned on here reports aren't good. Id you get import tax added on you might as well buy from this deal, I bet it'll be easier returning it to the uk as well.
Gowlande to Gugla
9 Aug 17#9
Problem with these Websites is they are grey market, meaning your warranty most likely won't be valid in the UK and only the country of origin. Thats also how they offer low prices, as they as they aren't being taxed by UK and they avoid import fees by sending item listed with a lower value. One thing to check as well is that not all frequency bands are always available on the handsets, due to them being made for different regions and so 4G coverage could be effected etc.
Wish this had been on offer 3 weeks ago. Great price.
chriscousins
9 Aug 17#6
I have this, and much prefer it over work issue iPhone 7.
fiqqer
9 Aug 17#8
I'm another one who'd jump at the chance at purchasing this at this price. Unfortunately purchased another phone for £200. Still hoping to replace the battery in my Z1 at some stage.
123shop
9 Aug 17#11
Reviews don't seem good. This might be a lot to do with the price at release. Is it worth waiting for the moto g5s+?
superfreddy to 123shop
9 Aug 17#14
The Moto G5 Plus benchmarks much higher and is cheaper with codes on the Moto site.
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#17
Benchmarks mean nothing in real world usage. The Sony is as fast and fluid as the Motorola
123shop to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#29
It was the moto g5s plus that I was thinking. Which is an upgrade from the g5 plus.
seanireland72 to 123shop
9 Aug 17#15
A review is an opinion not always reflects what a phone is really like. I have seen one of these in action it is fast and fluid and camera also good.
superfreddy
9 Aug 17#12
Argh I'm tempted now but I just bought a Nokia 6!
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#16
I had the Nokia 6 but returned it,found it to be laggy and also got rather hot at times during usage
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#18
Where did you buy it from?
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#19
Carphone Warehouse £199. Nice phone but processor struggles alot
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#20
They gave you a refund because you didn't like it?
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#21
Nope,they don't do refunds. I embarrassed myself by going in and exchanging for a £10 phone getting the bulk of my money back so I can get this Sony
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#22
Huh? So you exchanged it for a £10 phone and they refunded you the rest?
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#23
Yes with sim free phones at Carphone Warehouse they let you exchange once
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#25
I bought mine with a £10 O2 SIM... I guess I can't do what you did then...
Saying that, I've not really had any issues with the Nokia. I like that it's pure Android.
I paid £189 minus selling the sim for £10, so not sure I can justify £50 to go to the Sony...
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#26
With pay as you go O2 within 14 days exchange once
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#27
What if I've used the sim and credit though?
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#28
Can still return the phone you keep the sim
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#30
What did they say when you exchanged it for a £10 phone?! Did they just refund the £189.99 back to your card?
seanireland72 to superfreddy
9 Aug 17#31
I told them I wanted to buy something else in Argos. They only refund the phone not the credit. Yes refunded back on card. See the link I posted above about Carphone returns and exchanges
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#32
Thanks. I think I'll keep my Nokia though. It's expensive for what it is.
superfreddy to seanireland72
9 Aug 17#33
Where's the fingerprint scanner on this Sony? I can't see it
Saying that, the Moto G5 Plus is still way above this Sony in term of benchmarking
doczoidberg
9 Aug 17#36
Looking to replace a broken nokia windows 920 with android so please excuse the dumb question but will this get android 7 update?
chrisdarl
9 Aug 17#37
Is this better than a Sony XA1?
DanielPritchard
9 Aug 17#38
Very tempted as looking to upgrade from Z3 compact. Will I see a marked improvement..? At this price I might bite..
tranceazure
9 Aug 17#39
It has a snapdragon 650 which is roughly on level with a snapdragon 810 but has better heat management so it's powerful the down sides are the battery life is quite poor it's good price for this phone
What grade did you purchase? The one left I see is a grade C?
Crossbow
9 Aug 17#43
Yes, upgradable to Nougat :thumbsup:
seanireland72
9 Aug 17#44
Xperia X already has 7.1.1 with August security patch
seanireland72
9 Aug 17#45
Yes has 1080p screen,better processor etc
Valheru
9 Aug 17#46
What codes and where do you get them?
superfreddy
9 Aug 17#47
Unidays plus the £10 off £75 spend. I'm tempted but I just know they'll be reduced soon due to the upgraded model being released
Mum2ConnornCerys
9 Aug 17#48
It is a good phone, my daughter now as it as I bought a XZ Premium few weeks back.
MancboyChris
9 Aug 17#49
Just bought a Wileyfox Swift 2X from Amazon, contemplated returning it to order this but, the reviews aren't all that great. Good price though.
whelan189
10 Aug 17#50
bought of envirophone 3 weeks ago 130£, grade was good condition but was excellent no marks nothing, brilliant phone have had the s7 edge and always the top end but really like this phone 5 inch so much more easy to grip then bigger phones and it runs great, people who say it sturggles must be trying to game or something i have no issues
whelan189
10 Aug 17#51
Reviews are mainly so critical as it was for when it was 400£, so take this into account
apmirkin
10 Aug 17#52
P.O.C.
I had an XA and battery is not only crap. The fact the incoming text message sounds cannot be altered make it more s***!
apmirkin
10 Aug 17#53
Best to buy LG G5/G6 or Samsung S7 or new S8
cursonova
10 Aug 17#54
I've had the Xperia X for about 3 months now when it was £269 in Argos. Cannot fault it, I don't get any lag, quality camera, battery life is good (will go a whole day with a fair bit of use, playing music for a couple of hours, messaging, the odd call, etc). Only downfall is the delay in pressing the button to photos being taken, but I've found this with all Sony Xperias. This one has even survived being fully submerged in a tub of emulsion!
SPLE22
10 Aug 17#55
is it the same camera thats on the XZ Premium ?
OneguyOnedeal
10 Aug 17#56
Would people buy this or the XA1 for £20 less?
kennethsross
10 Aug 17#57
I've recently bought a phone and a camera from eGlobal, in two separate transactions. Each was delivered from the UK; one by DHL, the other by DPD, and both within a week of ordering. eGlobal ship customer orders into the UK in bulk, where they clear customs, and they pay the duty and VAT.
They have a very visible online presence, so I would imagine that their activities are under clear HMRC scrutiny.
I would happily buy from eGlobal again - and please note: I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY.
craigmarshall92
10 Aug 17#58
Bought it around this time a year ago for £350, not the best deal I know, but since then I have had absolutely zero problems with it and it I haven't regretted it. Fingerprint reader works great, and also has a built in fm receiver (very rare these days) if you live in a poor signal area or don't want to use data.
Mariusmssj
10 Aug 17#59
Cheers, bought one. Will collect it today :smile:
123jhb123
10 Aug 17#60
Amazon has reduced their price to £229.95 to match this if anyone can't find one in Argos.
KPNut42
10 Aug 17#61
£459 on the Carphone Warehouse website!
superfreddy
10 Aug 17#62
I've reserved one at Argos... although still very undecided! Is it really worth £229 when there's similar handsets out there for under £200? How does this warrant the extra money?
dreadzone101
10 Aug 17#63
What benchmarks have you looked at to come to that conclusion? The Snapdragon 650 in the Sony Xperia X is a more powerful processor than the Snapdragon 625 in the Moto G5 Plus despite being lower clock speed and less cores. All performance benchmarks are higher for the Sony Xperia X (Antutu, Geekbench etc). The SD625 is a more efficient processor, therefore the Moto G5 Plus will have better battery life but that's about it.
superfreddy
10 Aug 17#64
Maybe I misread things then. However, battery life doesn't appear to be great for this Sony either...
Agent_Silver
10 Aug 17#65
I really liked my sony z1 and this seems like a good deal, however I am like a lot of people on here and there always seems to be a better phone around the corner, plus my P8Lite 2017 already comes with Nougat and does what I need (I cracked the screen and my daughter is happy to have it when I can find a replacement) Looking at the G5s plus once available and hoping for the usual moto code stacks after release. I recognise I suffer with buyers remorse and just need to commit. :thinking:
Luc20
10 Aug 17#66
Upgraded from Z3 compact to xperia X compact earlier this year and I'm very happy with it. 7 months and not a single issue. Solid phone. Dropped it a few times and screen is still intact. Paid £340 for it so this is a great price.
downie0404
10 Aug 17#67
What did you think of the z3 compact and how does it compare...
I've got a z3 compact and am considering changing but didn't think any of the new Sony phones have really made any progress to justify me upgrading??
DanielPritchard
10 Aug 17#68
Am in the same boat. Have Z3 compact. Really great phone imo. But battery is dying. Contract up for renewal this week. Wasn't really considering a Sony, but at this price I think I may bite. The Xz model think would be s worthy upgrade, but price is too steep for me..
V6ALFISTI
10 Aug 17#69
I have the X Compact, which is like the Xperia X but smaller (z3 screen size) but with the addition of USB C and laser focus on the camera.
It doesn't feel any slower than the Z3 compact I used to have, the screen is significantly brighter, the battery life is great (my Z3C was excellent new, but slowly dropped in performance) and the camera is impressive if not market leading (helped by the laser focus of the X Compact).
I have noticed however that when recording video, the file it stores often has a slight pause in it which suggests the GPU/processor either wasn't quite fast enough to convert the file or it has issues playing back the file. I suspect the former.
There is a new range of Sony's coming shortly I believe incluiding a top end compact, if you want a powerhouse wait for that (but be prepared to pay for it!) or get this more than adequate phone.
superfreddy
10 Aug 17#70
I just bought it lol...
superfreddy
10 Aug 17#71
What's the review about when it says that it has an unresponsive keyboard?
swayndo
10 Aug 17#72
I think I'd prefer the X compact for the better camera and charging. Doesn't seem to be available from a UK provider below £299 tho.
V6ALFISTI
10 Aug 17#73
They aren't particularly cheap, the X does appear to be dropping much quicker probably due to there being limited sub 5inch screen with the camera/processor and later USB C charge format.
You could probably pick up a Grade A X Compact from a refurb/grading company for similar to this.
123jhb123
10 Aug 17#74
I bought one today too, I've found the default keyboard is responsive, but keeps giving the wrong word, so I've installed google keyboard and that's working perfectly.
The phone's currently installing so many software updates you'd think it was running Windows not Android!
SquirrelMummy85
10 Aug 17#75
I have this phone, bought from argos last time it was this price. I love it - it's a great phone
superfreddy
10 Aug 17#76
Yeah lots of updates, but they do it one by one for safety. I then did a factory reset when 7.1.1 installed.
helllraiser
10 Aug 17#77
Great 5 inch mid ranger at a good price
superfreddy
11 Aug 17#78
What screen protector do you use if any?
trevornelmes
11 Aug 17#79
Thanks for posting this. I dropped and broke (dead) my old M2 this morning and then came on and saw this. That will do nicely, A couple of extra pounds via Quidco, Argos has one down the road from me, paid and ready for collection already. This new phone takes a nano SIM, but fortunately I have a Virgin nano SIM in a Micro SIM holder, so that and the SD card can swap over. Result.
Daisydays
11 Aug 17#80
Hi.
I was just about to bite and decided to do a quick Google search. It is showing up on eglobal for £181.99 in white. So a £50 saving.
Can someone confirm whether this is the same phone. Also, I've ordered from gearbest, banggood etc but never from eglobal. Any one have any experience with them.
I do need a phone sooner than later but £50 is a big difference. Although the warranty is worth considering too, not too sure how good eglobal are if you face any problems in a few months time.
PS. Is this phone water proof?
Daisydays
11 Aug 17#81
Forgot to mention, it is showing the 64GB version at the £182 price.
fishmaster
11 Aug 17#82
Grade C and it's in excellent condition.
seanireland72
12 Aug 17#83
No it isn't waterproof and I've never used those Chinese sites and never would either.
enallum
12 Aug 17#84
Costco are selling it for £10 more but with free Sony earphones worth about £30. Usual Costco Pros/Cons apply
johnfrankland
12 Aug 17#85
That's the XA1 with a 720p screen and the Helio P20 processor. Different models albeit the XA1 is the newer of the two.
Luc20
14 Aug 17#86
Yep no regrets. It's much faster and overoall a bertter phone. and Just make sure that your SD card is a good one. If you use a cheap one you'll have problems eg. saving pictures/vids which some people blamed on the phone but in my case it was a rubbish sd card.
Luc20
14 Aug 17#87
The delay could be caused by a slow SD card.
pdug175 to Luc20
14 Aug 17#88
Great phone, bought to replace an S7 with a cracked screen.
Didn't fancy the £200 repair cost.
Obvious omissions from the S7 is no wireless charging and second screen.
Pros * lovely 1080 screen * size is a sweet spot for me, 5" screen, decent screen to bezel sizes (thin) * decent stereo speakers * good call quality * buttery smooth, 650 SD, feels on par with the S7 though, because of the near stock android. Difference probably more obvious under heavy load. * Excellent finger print scanner
Cons * Average battery life (2600mh) * Average camera performance * Average GPS performance
Good deal at this price if you want to avoid the typical Chinese imports.
seanireland72
15 Aug 17#89
In my opinion Sony seems to have really optimized their software well past couple of years resulting in a silky smooth performance. Even their updates are faster too. Only thing I don't like is the signal is not as strong as some other handsets on 4G
pedant99
15 Aug 17#90
Best to compare apples with apples!!
apmirkin to pedant99
18 Aug 17#92
This is phones with Phones.. As you mentioned fruit, don't be a plum
V6ALFISTI
16 Aug 17#91
That is a fair point, it is about 2 bars below an Iphone on the same network.
pedant99
29 Aug 17#93
Bit late I know but S7 is more than twice the price of the Sony and S8 is three times. What planet did you fall from?
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Opening post
With the 23mp camera's launch and capture in 0.6s, you won't miss those unexpected moments. Tired of taking blurry photos of kids, pets and others because they suddenly moved? predictive hybrid autofocus tracks moving subjects to reduce blur. The front camera lets you take sharp 13mp selfi es even in low light.
A 5-inch smartphone that uses curved display glass to fit perfectly in your hand. It's a combination of style and usability, with premium seamless metal back and unifi ed design. All accentuated by a new, fresh look on the inside, and same-coloured back and front.
Leave your charger at home. Xperia™ x's energy-saving features keep your phone powered for up to two days1 on one charge. Since most batteries decline over time, we introduced qnovo adaptive charging to prolong your battery's lifespan up to 2 times2. And with stamina mode you extend usage time even further.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 4G network capability.
- SIM card type: nano SIM.
Display and Design:- 5 inch TFT LCD display.
- Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- Touch screen.
- Curved screen.
Dimensions:- Size H143, W69, D7.7mm.
- Weight 152g.
Camera and Video:- Rear camera 23MP.
- Front camera 13MP.
- Video capture in 1080p HD quality.
Storage:- Internal memory 32GB.
- Expandable memory up to 200GB when using microSD card slot.
Technical specifications:- 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
- 3GB RAM.
- Operating system: Android android m.
Battery:- 580 hours standby time.
- 960 minutes talk time.
- 2620mAh battery capacity.
Product features:- MP3 and MP4 player.
- Headphone port.
- Fast charge technology.
- Contactless payment.
- Fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity:- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- NFC.
- GPS.
General information:- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
This phone is very fast & smooth and performs well. I am picking one up tomorrow. It has updated to Android 7.1.1 and August security patchAll comments (93)
eglobalcentral.co.uk/son…BwE
If so, has anyone used this site before to recommend ?
tobydeals.com/en_…BwE
Saying that, I've not really had any issues with the Nokia. I like that it's pure Android.
I paid £189 minus selling the sim for £10, so not sure I can justify £50 to go to the Sony...
If smartfonestore have any left, you can get a refurbished Sony Xperia XZ for under £200. I got one, and it's a flipping bargain!
One left :disappointed:
smartfonestore.com/fil…spx
Good price though.
I had an XA and battery is not only crap. The fact the incoming text message sounds cannot be altered make it more s***!
I've recently bought a phone and a camera from eGlobal, in two separate transactions. Each was delivered from the UK; one by DHL, the other by DPD, and both within a week of ordering. eGlobal ship customer orders into the UK in bulk, where they clear customs, and they pay the duty and VAT.
They have a very visible online presence, so I would imagine that their activities are under clear HMRC scrutiny.
I would happily buy from eGlobal again - and please note: I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY.
I've got a z3 compact and am considering changing but didn't think any of the new Sony phones have really made any progress to justify me upgrading??
It doesn't feel any slower than the Z3 compact I used to have, the screen is significantly brighter, the battery life is great (my Z3C was excellent new, but slowly dropped in performance) and the camera is impressive if not market leading (helped by the laser focus of the X Compact).
I have noticed however that when recording video, the file it stores often has a slight pause in it which suggests the GPU/processor either wasn't quite fast enough to convert the file or it has issues playing back the file. I suspect the former.
There is a new range of Sony's coming shortly I believe incluiding a top end compact, if you want a powerhouse wait for that (but be prepared to pay for it!) or get this more than adequate phone.
You could probably pick up a Grade A X Compact from a refurb/grading company for similar to this.
The phone's currently installing so many software updates you'd think it was running Windows not Android!
I was just about to bite and decided to do a quick Google search. It is showing up on eglobal for £181.99 in white. So a £50 saving.
Can someone confirm whether this is the same phone. Also, I've ordered from gearbest, banggood etc but never from eglobal. Any one have any experience with them.
I do need a phone sooner than later but £50 is a big difference. Although the warranty is worth considering too, not too sure how good eglobal are if you face any problems in a few months time.
PS. Is this phone water proof?
Didn't fancy the £200 repair cost.
Obvious omissions from the S7 is no wireless charging and second screen.
Pros
* lovely 1080 screen
* size is a sweet spot for me, 5" screen, decent screen to bezel sizes (thin)
* decent stereo speakers
* good call quality
* buttery smooth, 650 SD, feels on par with the S7 though, because of the near stock android. Difference probably more obvious under heavy load.
* Excellent finger print scanner
Cons
* Average battery life (2600mh)
* Average camera performance
* Average GPS performance
Good deal at this price if you want to avoid the typical Chinese imports.
As you mentioned fruit, don't be a plum
What planet did you fall from?