Sony xperia x performance vs iphone 6s [comparative]

Sony Xperia X vs iPhone 6S The battle begins!

The Sony Xperia X Performance is the new Sony phone, launched in 2016, as a model to be at the top of the brand. This mobile phone has to compete directly with the iPhone 6S by preference of consumers who are looking for a phone selected as premium. To face the rival, Sony bets on a beautiful design, a 23 megapixel camera, Android Mashmellow and fingerprint reader.

The question, however, remains: Is the Sony Xperia X Performance really good? Does it work better than the Apple smartphone capable of running iOS and the 3D touch pressure sensor?

Design and technical characteristics

Although Sony has changed the name of the line, the new Xperia X Performance comes with a design very similar to the Sony Xperia Z5 and its predecessors. The difference is that the all-metal body, the glass at the back of the place. The iPhone 6S is already made of aluminum.

As for the measurements, the Apple phone is the best option for those looking for a more compact device. The iPhone 6S is 7.1mm compared to 7.7mm for the Xperia X Performance. From its weight it is 143 grams against 153 g of Sony. One disappointment in the Japanese smartphone is that, despite the price, it is not waterproof than other models already have, which would be a huge differential over the iPhone.

The great strength of the Sony Xperia X Performance is its processor: the Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 dual-core 2.15 GHz and 1.59 GHz four considered intermediate, along with the powerful chip is accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage. This is expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card. It is certainly a good base for installing large capacity applications and games.

The iPhone 6S already has Apple's most advanced suite: a 1.84 GHz A9 dual-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory, there is no input for microSD. Despite the lower number of cores on the chip and RAM, Apple's phone can run on iOS with enough ease thanks to the company's optimization. The only weak point is for the 16GB version, which can harm the user experience due to limited space and the move to 64GB causes too high a price.

Both smartphones also have 4G connection , Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, and Apple uses the latter only for those of Apple Pay, a mobile payment service that is not yet available in many Latin American countries. Another important element is the fingerprint reader that can be used to unlock Android and iOS quickly and also to improve the use of applications.

Screen: 4.7 inches vs. 5 inches

The Sony Xperia X Performance equips a five-inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), which leads to a density of 441 pixels per inch (ppi). The iPhone 6S is already a little smaller: they are 4.7 inches with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels, just above the HD (1280 x 720 pixels), and the density of 326 ppi.

Both the Apple and Sony smartphones offer good image quality. However, the Xperia X Performance is the most appropriate option for those who value the device's resolution for movies and games. On the other hand, the iPhone 6S has the advantage of 3D touch, which allows control functions and should be more complete with the arrival of iOS 10.

The Xperia X Performance comes standard with Android 6.0, the latest version of Google's operating system, with some modifications and exclusive Sony applications. The platform has another point in the great versatility, which allows you to select the applications and themes according to the taste of each person. However, less careful users may have security issues and Android N update , if any, may come later.

The iPhone 6S already comes standard with the update to iOS 9.3.2 released and it is almost certainly support for iOS 10, scheduled for September. Apple's system is lauded for its stability and speed in the changes that are released a few days after the announcement. On the other hand, the IOS is also criticized for being too closed and not customizable, but the next version promises to be different.

Camera

The Xperia X Performance has a 23-megapixel rear sensor with a wide aperture for low-light photography, HDR technology, and Full HD (1080p) recording. The iPhone 6S already takes photos with 12 MP, but invests in improvements such as dual-tone dual LED flash, and videos in 4K (2160p) and in slow motion, with high-definition resolution (720p).

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On the front, the Sony phone brings 13-megapixel high resolution for selfies and video calls on Skype or Snapchat in Full HD. The iPhone 6S already has more modest numbers: 5 MP with Retina flash and FaceTime HD (720p), leaving it somewhat behind.

Battery: 1715 mAh (Optimized) vs 2700 Sony

With 2700 mAh of battery, the Xperia X promises to last for at least a day and brings the great advantage of Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging systems. With fast charging, it quickly recovers 60% of its capacity in just 30 minutes plugged in. Sony is praised for its powerful energy savings.

The iPhone 6S already has a capacity of 1, 715 mAh, without fast charging. According to Apple, the phone is capable of lasting 14 hours with continuous use of 3G and up to 240 hours in stand-by. However, both the iPhone and the Xperia, the autonomy will vary according to the user profile, the applications it uses and the functions for which the devices are intended.

Price and availability

The Xperia X Performance arrived on the Latin American market on June 9 with a suggested price of 650 euros and is available in graphite, rose gold and white colors. Already the iPhone 6S already on sale a few months ago for an approximate price of 620 euros in stores like amazon.

Our opinion

With prices almost even, smartphones are expected to have this same parity in performance. However, the Xperia X Performance fails in this regard. The device features an intermediate-only processor and is not capable of 4K video like its opponent, despite being in a close price range.

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Already the iPhone 6S, although it does not win unanimously, can offer a better value for money with high performance and differentiated as the Touch 3D. Otherwise, Apple invested in a good resource for the device's camera, such as Live Photos and Retina flash. The recommendation, however, is to avoid the maximum version of 16 GB of internal memory. If you still can't decide on the ideal device for you, try trying options like the Moto X Force, Galaxy S7, iPhone SE, and Galaxy Note 5, which are in a price range alongside the compared devices. What is your favorite?

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