[Review] Sony Xperia X Compact – X marks the spot

Battery Life & Conclusion
On paper, the X Compact looks like an underperformer with its smallish 2,700mAh battery though it’s able to offer impressive endurance that can easily last close to two days with modest use on account of the efficiency of the Snapdragon 650 processor. Heavy gamers and shutterbugs will still find that the phone has more than enough endurance to last a whole day. The phone also supports their Qnovo adaptive charging tech along with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 tech. The former regulates charging for enhanced battery longevity while the latter helps you get about 70% of a full charge in half an hour.

The X Compact has few contenders that can match up to what it can offer for its size. Exceptional battery endurance and a cracking good rear camera are at odds with a rather high price tag but if you need a compact yet potent performer, this phone is right up your alley.

WHAT WE LIKED Good battery life, compact form factor, front-facing speakers, great camera
WHAT WE DIDN’T Not cheap, not water resistant, finish scratches easily
WE SAY If you need a compact sized phone with a high performing camera and impressive battery life the Xperia X Compact ought to be tops on your shopping list.


Specifications
Price RM1,999
Display 4.6-inch LCD, 720 x 1,280 pixels, 319PPI
Processor Snapdragon 650 1.4GHz hexacore processor
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera 23-MP w/ f/2.0 with LED flash (rear) + 5-MP (front)
Memory 3GB RAM/ 32GB + microSD card
Battery 2,700mAh
Size/Weight 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm / 135g
*Review unit courtesy of Sony Mobile Malaysia