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Sony Xperia X Compact
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Sony Xperia X Compact

Released: 2016, September 01. Released 2016, September 08Price: About 220 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
SAR0.66 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size4.6 inches, 58.3 cm, 2, (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia X Compact
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Universe black, Mist blue
ModelsSO-02J, F5321
SAR EU1.08 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
DisplayContrast ratio: 1225 (nominal), 3.694 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F5321
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F5321
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, September 01. Released 2016, September 08
Stand-byUp to 710 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Announced2016, September 01. Released 2016, September 08
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1738Basemark X: 15415
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio qualityNoise -95.1dB / Crosstalk -90.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73h

Sony Xperia X Compact Overview

About Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Sony Xperia X Compact has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM 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 Compact 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 Compact?

The Sony Xperia X Compact 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 Compact 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 Compact void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia X Compact 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 Compact run?

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