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Sony Xperia X
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Sony Xperia X

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPUAdreno 510
NFCYes
SAR0.97 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia X
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsF5122, F5121
SAR EU0.72 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
StatusDiscontinued
Weight153 g (5.40 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
DisplayContrast ratio: 1219 (nominal), 2.989 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F5121, F5122
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F5121, F5122
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM (F5121), 64GB 3GB RAM (F5122)
Released2016, February. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, February. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143 x 69 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 61dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 65dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1714Basemark X: 15087
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 67h

Sony Xperia X Overview

About Sony Xperia X Sony Xperia X is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Sony Xperia X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM (F5121), 64GB 3GB RAM (F5122) with Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia X can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia X?

The Sony Xperia X supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia X support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia X void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia X will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia X run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia X.