Sony Xperia X Performance vs Sony Xperia Z1s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia X Performance
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Sony Xperia Z1s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z1s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia X Performance
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia Z1s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 441 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 68.1 | 64 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 4.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 20.7 MP |
| Wide | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2700 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 40 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 620 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.7 | 145.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 164.4 | 162 |
| Width (mm) | 70.4 | 73.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, February 22. Released 2016, July 01 | 2014, January. Released 2014, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8131, F8132 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 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 | 4, 17 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z1s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia X Performance and Sony Xperia Z1s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z1s packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia X Performance reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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