Sony Xperia X Performance Announced

On 2016-02-22 09:53:25, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Did they really just take the Z5, add a Snapdragon 820 and change the branding?

So does this mean the end of Xperia Z range then?

EDIT:

Smaller 2700mAh battery than Z5
Same 3GB RAM as last years devices.

I feel like Sony are not even trying to compete anymore.

On 2016-02-22 10:16:32, >500 wrote:
from Press release:

Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA each have a range of matching Style Covers and will roll out in four elegant finishes; White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold and Rose Gold, from Summer 2016.

So, June? That's far too long IMO

Also introducing some new battery tech/software:
http://www.marketwired.com/pr[....]xperia-smartphones-2098615.htm

On 2016-02-22 10:16:45, motvikt wrote:


This feels like the Samsung A-series. I expect a new flagship with 5.2" to 5.5" screen later this year

On 2016-02-23 07:10:44, Xajel wrote:
It seems that both X & XP will have 32GB internal for single SIM variant and 64GB for dual SIM variant...

Too bad as Sony them selfs prioritise the Single SIM variant in their Software Update Schedule not to mention the developers support is much better for the single SIM...

Wonder how the real flagship will do for a change in this internal memory thing.. maybe same, both variants 64GB, or 64GB for single SIM and 128GB for dual SIM.. if Sony in 2016 is the same Sony in 2015.. then nothing will change.. ie 32GB for Single & 64GB for Dual...

I just hope they unify the firmware for both

On 2016-02-23 08:10:31, Gitaroo wrote:


Someone from XDA told me that Sony has combine the dual sim and single sims update together for Z5, so future update for new dual sims devices should receive update not far behind single sim or simultaneously even.

On 2016-02-23 06:20:33, emerson_shei wrote:
Sony’s Predictive Hybrid Autofocus In Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGHcFKACZtc

On 2016-02-23 22:05:13, emerson_shei wrote:
One On One (Interview With Sony)

http://www.gsmarena.com/inter[....]_sony_mwc_2016-review-1397.php

The official answer is that Sony cameras are optimized for "performance." Performance meaning how photos and videos from the camera look great both on the phone's screen and on a computer screen. The selfie camera, in particular, has been tuned to view on large screens.

Finally, we got a chance to ask questions about the 4K screen on the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. Sony is happy with how it performs and says it gets the job done for people who need 4K resolution. There are no plans to add 4K support to more of the Z5 Premium interface and app package.

On 2016-02-23 17:10:09, McKinley wrote:
Is it confirmed that the Xperia X Performance will be released in June?
On their homepage it doesn't say anything. Sony usually write expected release month.

On 2016-02-25 02:22:39, McKinley wrote:
I guess no one among us Esato users is getting an Xperia X Performance?
Personally, I am tempted just for the sake of being different. Once the Note 6 is released, that phone will be my main.
Sony please tell your engineers and software programmers to hurry the F up. April would have been fully acceptable.

On 2016-02-25 02:22:39, McKinley wrote:
I guess no one among us Esato users is getting an Xperia X Performance?
Personally, I am tempted just for the sake of being different. Once the Note 6 is released, that phone will be my main.
Sony please tell your engineers and software programmers to hurry the F up. April would have been fully acceptable.

On 2016-02-26 01:19:27, Supa_Fly wrote:


Consider the following:
Xperia X Performance vs Xperia Z5
http://www.gsmarena.com/compa[....]49&idPhone2=7534&idPhone3=7535

Xperia X Performance
Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, apt-X, LE
Radio: NONE
USB: microUSB v2.0, USB Host
- ANT+ support = NONE

Xperia Z5
Bluetooth: v4.1, A2DP, apt-X
Radio: FM radio with RDS
USB: microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
- ANT+ support
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

On 2016-02-26 05:32:44, McKinley wrote:

I will wait with my final judgement until the white paper is official.

On 2016-02-26 11:39:21, yuunanase wrote:


Isn't this the official whitepaper?

http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_X_Performance_Dual_F8132_WP_1.pdf

On 2016-02-26 16:17:47, ascariss wrote:
I am not sure it is the final white paper, they do get updated. The issue is this, there are videos on youtube claiming to be from the x performance shooting 4k video, something missing on the white paper, press release and sony's website. There is also conflicting information regarding IP68 certification, again missing from the press release and Sony's website and finally the white paper.

I know various websites have specs listing IP68 but I am not sure it is confirmed yet, even on Sony's various twitter accounts there is conflicting tweets.

No doubt the sensor and sd820 is more than capable of shooting 4k.

Still this video shows no 4k
https://youtu.be/zhSWQVlwkS8?t=455

On 2016-02-26 17:53:18, ascariss wrote:
Well clearly in her video the device she is using is the x performance, the cpu is the msm8996 = sd820, you can see the SoC near the end of the video.

she has another video comparing the x to x perf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwtfK4D8HLo

On 2016-02-26 12:56:14, McKinley wrote:
Oh, there's one to download. Didn't see that. Thanks! That made me disappointed indeed.
As I have always suspected, this is most likely just something to fill in the gap while preparing for the true flagship at IFA.

Firstly, mobile: Sales decreased 14.7 percent compared to the same period last year — Sony says this is borne out from it's decision not to pursue scale in mobile phones for profitability, and why operating income improved significantly for the section. A significant decrease in image sensor sales is where Sony felt the bite most this quarter. Camera sensor sales to other smartphone manufacturers dropped by 12.6 percent year on year. This resulted in a quarterly loss of $97 million, compared to a profit of $445 million the period before.

From the Q3 FY 2015 Consolidated Finanacial Results webcase held by Executive Deputy President and CFO, Representative Corporate Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida

Q3 FY2015 (year-on-year)
Sales: 14.7% decrease (FX Impact: -2%)
- Significant decrease in smartphone unit sles resulting form a strategic decision not to pursue scale in order to improve profitability

OI: 13.8 Bln yen increase (FY Impact: 18.8 bln yen)
- Improvement in product mix reflecting a shift to high value-added models (Think Z5/Z5C/Z5P)
- Reductions in marketing, R&D and other SG&A expenses
- Decrease in smartphone unit sales
- Negative impact of the appreciation of the U.S. dollar, reflecting the high ratio of U.S. dollar-denominated costs

FY2015 FCT (change from October forecast)
Sales: 50 bln yen downward revision
- Expected decrease in smartphone unit sales.

OI: Remains unchanged from October forecast
- Decrease in sales
- Higher than originally anticipated selling prices of smartphones
- Additional cost reductions.

On 2016-02-27 01:37:35, Supa_Fly wrote:


You may not be wrong on your theory there ... depends on your you look at the FACTS going on at Sony.

News Media: http://www.engadget.com/2016/[....]ny-earnings-financials-q3-2015
PlayStation sells well (again), but mobile is hurting Sony


FACTS by Sony directly on Mobile Division ...

From the Q3 FY 2015 Consolidated Finanacial Results webcase held by
Executive Deputy President and CFO, Representative Corporate Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida
URL: http://www.irwebcasting.com/2[....]95d76e9f3c/mov/main/index.html



FYI historical link of ALL financial quarters of Sony business arms (including gaming, medical, mobile etc)
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/er.html

So ... I think Sony is testing the market frugally and smartly here.
1. They expect a decrease in sales going forward this quarter or fiscal year we're already in by 2months. They've implemented additional cost reductions, especially in R&D. Don't expect huge innovations in mobile this year - and not just from Sony but from ALL tech mobile device company's ... Software is the dollar efficiency here for innovation, creation, and marketing at reduced costs. Add to that the higher ratio of the U.S. dollar-denominated costs affecting SALES pricing we're seeing across the board on everything soon even Food will be significantly affected (I'm not joking here this is a FACT)!

Now ... Xperia X/XA/X Performance models have a slight updated camera modul, better refinement with Android Marshmallow, cpu choice same 3GB RAM and screen size (reduction of manufacturing costs), no higher resolutions or newer panels just better backlight (cost reductions yet again and this ads up to decreased handset sales on a global scale BUT increases profits!

The high price is not Sony's fault, nor Samsung of their latest Galaxy lineup announcement ... BUT the economy and stronger U.S. dollar in almost 10yrs in currency exchange which ALWAYS negatively affects the yen even at basis point changes

Sony "may" and most likely will increase R&D, marketing, that'll lead to a 'product mix reflecting a shift to high value-added models'!

Read into this how YOU will but to me this says Sony is intelligently playing it safe here! We'll see what IFA2016 brings.

On 2016-03-01 04:23:26, Danny316 wrote:
I'm currently in the market for a new phone, I definitely want a Sony Xperia, was looking at the Z5 Premium or this, but while the X Performance seems to be a notch up from Z5P, but the only let down is the screen size.
With the XA and X all 5", why would sony have the X Performance be the same, change it up, Sony.
I really hope Sony release a top specs smartphone with 5.5"+ screen soon, Summer announcement with early Fall release.