OnePlus OnePlus X vs Sony Xperia X Performance

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OnePlus X compared with Xperia X Performance
OnePlusOnePlus XSonyXperia X Performance
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2015June 2016
Display
Screen size5″5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeActive Matrix OLED (AMOLED)5-inch Full HD TFT LCD
Pixel density441 ppi–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Display featuresAmbient Display wakes for notifications or when the proximity sensor detects a hand; optional dark mode and configurable accent colourTRILUMINOS and X-Reality for mobile
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 801Snapdragon 820
Memory3 GB3 GB
Storage16 GB32 GB (better)
CPUQuad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 at up to 2.3 GHzQualcomm MSM8996 quad-core, 2.2 GHz and 1.6 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 330Adreno 530
Memory3 GB LPDDR3–
Storage type16 GB eMMC 5.0; microSD expansion up to 128 GB in place of second nano-SIM32 GB flash; microSDXC expansion
Cameras
Main camera13 MP23 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Main camera13 MP, f/2.2; phase-detection autofocus; no optical stabilisation (Tech Advisor)23 MP Exmor RS camera with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
Front camera8 MP, f/2.413 MP Exmor RS camera with 1080p video
Video recording1080p recording; slow motion at 720p 120 fps. Exact maker specifications do not claim 4K recordingUp to 1080p rear and front video
Camera featuresHDR, panorama, time-lapse and beauty mode; rear phase-detection autofocus (maker overview / user guide)–
Battery and charging
Battery2,525 mAh2,700 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 10.83 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailBuilt-in typical 2,525 mAh lithium-polymer battery; no wireless charging (Android Authority)Sony's F8131 white paper specifies a 2,700 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours 50 minutes of video playback
Wired chargingMicro-USB charging with supplied charger; no fast charging (Android Authority); maker does not publish charging wattage in the exact specifications–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight138 g (better)165 g
Thickness6.9 mm (better)8.6 mm
Height × width140 × 69 mm144 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsBrushed anodised aluminium frame; Onyx has black glass panels; limited Ceramic edition uses a zirconia ceramic back and weighs 160 g rather than the headline 138 g Onyx figureCurved glass front and metal back
ColoursBlack Onyx and black limited-edition Ceramic; later white-glass / gold-frame Champagne version is an Onyx cosmetic variation (GSMArena)White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Water resistance detail–Sony specifies IP65/IP68; the capless USB port must be dry before charging
ButtonsPower, volume and three-position alert slider; capacitive or on-screen navigation; multicolour notification LED–
BiometricsNo fingerprint reader (Android Authority and Tech Advisor)Side fingerprint reader on international models; omitted from the US version
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient-light and Hall sensors–
SpeakersSingle bottom-facing speaker; FM radioFront-facing stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1Android 6.0 Marshmallow; Sony's revised 2017 white paper lists a later Android 8.0 update
In the boxPhone, Micro-USB cable, charger, protective case, SIM ejector, quick-start guide and user guide; English user guide also lists a screen protector–
Connectivity
Mobile networkEU/India: FDD-LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20, TDD-LTE 38/40, WCDMA 1/2/5/8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. North America has different LTE bands 1/2/4/5/7/8 and lacks bands 12/174G LTE Cat 9 on F8131
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM, dual standby: two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM plus one microSD cardNano-SIM
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n; WCN3680–
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.2
NFCNo (Android Authority and Tech Advisor)Yes
USBMicro-USB for charging/data; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketMicro-USB 2.0 with USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and BDS–

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