Sonim XP8 vs Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)

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Side by side comparison between Sonim XP8 vs Sony Xperia X Performance phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia X Performance X Sonim XP8 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131) Compare Sonim XP8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sonim XP8

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Sonim XP8	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (45GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+4900 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Waterproof (IP?)
335 grams (11.73 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)103% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)107% Thinner
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 23MP92% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

31 Common items in both devices

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

LED flash

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sonim XP8	Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Other model names	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon	Sony Xperia Performance F8131 Single Sim, Sony Dora SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sonim	Sony
Release date	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018	5/1/2016
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)	70.4 x 143.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.66 in)
Weight	335 grams (11.73 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	15.7 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Triluminos display • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PDAF technology on camera • Sony ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sonim XP8	Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered