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Sony Xperia X Performance vs Sony Xperia XA1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Sony Xperia X Performance
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Sony Xperia XA1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia X Performance
Faster charging
Sony Xperia X Performance
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Sony Xperia X Performance
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XA1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 441 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.1 | 70.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Mali-T880MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Helio P20 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2700 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 560 h (2G) / Up to 603 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 11 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.7 | 145 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 164.4 | 143 |
| Width (mm) | 70.4 | 67 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, February 22. Released 2016, July 01 | 2017, February. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8131, F8132 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8131, F8132 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia X Performance and Sony Xperia XA1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia X Performance packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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