Sony Xperia X (F5121) vs Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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

9/10/2016 2:49 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:35 AM

Compare Sony Xperia X Compact XSony Xperia X (F5121)07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

06PointsSony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Compare Sony Xperia X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X (F5121)

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7 Advantages Sony Xperia X (F5121)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	319 PPI
+5"9% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)13% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
2620 mAh	vs	+2700 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

38 Common items in both devices

1.8Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core

3GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 23MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+31 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Model	Xperia X (F5121)	Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Other model names	Sony Xperia X 32GB F5121, Sony Suzu SS	Sony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	May, 2016	September, 2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 142.7 millimeters (2.73 x 5.62 in)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Operating system	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
Hardware	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A72 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A72 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
2ª camera	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 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
Multimedia	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor
Other features	- 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 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- 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 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	840 minutes \| 14 hours \| 0.6 day
Standby	feature not registered	45000 minutes \| 750 hours \| 31.3 days
Radiation rate	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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