Sony Xperia X Performance vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. Both devices score the same overall rating of 24/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia XZs has the bigger battery (2900 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 19 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Performance
Sony Xperia XZs
What makes Sony Xperia X Performance better?
- Better main camera: 23MP vs 19MP
- Better camera (17/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs 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 XZs are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZs are nearly equal (17/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| 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 XZs
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 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 XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia X Performance and Sony Xperia XZs, 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 XZs are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZs are nearly equal (17/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Sony Xperia XZs?
Both devices scored 24/100. They are identical on performance — 21/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia X Performance has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Performance over the Sony Xperia XZs?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 73/100).