Sony Xperia X Performance vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. Both devices score the same overall rating of 24/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia XZ has the bigger battery (2900 mAh vs 2700).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Performance
Sony Xperia XZ
What makes Sony Xperia X Performance better?
- Better display (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Bigger battery: 2900 vs 2700 mAh
- Lighter: 161g vs 164g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
The Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZ received the same MobileRank rating — 24/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 21/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 615 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 23 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia X Performance and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 21/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Sony Xperia XZ?
Both devices scored 24/100. They are identical on performance — 21/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia X Performance has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Performance over the Sony Xperia XZ?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 73/100).