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Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia XA phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA X Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) 15Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112) Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Xperia XA (Dual F3112)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)168%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (8.2GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+319 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 23MP80%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2700 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
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ModelXperia X Compact (F5321)Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Other model namesSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SSSony Xperia XA Dual Sim LTE F3112, Sony Tuba DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandSonySony
Release date9/25/20165/1/2016
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (8.2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours10 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)466 hours (19.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• PDAF main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera
• BRAVIA engine 2 display
• ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3112)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)
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