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  1. Android News

    The Sony Xperia X Performance is now free on contract from Bell Mobility

    When the Sony Xperia X Performance was released, the device was priced at either $199.99 via a two-year contract or $699.99. Now, users can get the device for free from Bell Mobility on a two-year contract.
  2. Android News

    Sony announces which devices will be receiving Android Nougat

    Sony has taken to its blog to tell everyone which devices will be receiving the update to Android Nougat: - Xperia Z3+ - Xperia Z4 Tablet - Xperia Z5 - Xperia Z5 Compact - Xperia Z5 Premium - Xperia X - Xperia XA - Xperia XA Ultra - Xperia X Performance
  3. Android News

    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it is streamlined, but at a cost

    Juan of Pocketnow just published his review of the Sony Xperia X Performance and felt the software shines through some mediocre hardware. He feels that the compromises won't be a big deal for true Sony fans, but it's hard to accept if you're willing to use another brand's smartphone.
  4. Android News

    Xperia X Performance joining Sony's Android 7.0 Nougat pre-release beta

    Select Xperia X Performance owners are being asked to join Sony's Android 7.0 Nougat pre-release beta program. For now, it appears as if the program is being restricted to handset owners in the Nordics, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.
  5. Android News

    Deal: Sony Xperia X Performance for $579

    eBay has a nice deal on the Sony Xperia X Performance. It's going for $579, which is opposed to its original price tag of $700. The device is fully unlocked, though it won't come with a 1-year warranty.
  6. Android News

    The Sony Xperia X Performance is now abailable from Clove for £550 in the UK

    The Sony Xperia X Performance went on sale in the UK earlier this week for £600, but you can now purchase the phone from Clove for just £550. For now, the phone is only available in Graphite Black, but the White, Lime Gold or Rose Gold variants could make an appearance sometime soon.
  7. Android News

    The Sony Xperia X Performance is now available in the UK

    Sony is launching the Xperia X Performance in the UK today. The device will cost £600 in the country.
  8. Android News

    The Sony Xperia X Performance and XA are now available in the US

    You can now buy 2 more Sony Xperia X phones in the US today. Both the Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA are now available. The phones are going for $699 and $279, respectively.
  9. Android News

    Sony Xperia X Performance camera review says it is certainly one of its strongest aspects

    Lanh of Android Authority just published his review of the camera used in the Sony Xperia X Performance. He did notice the device overheating when using many of its features, especially when recording video, but he feels it is a great experience for when you casually need to take some photos.
  10. Android News

    Where to buy the Sony Xperia X, X Performance, XA and XA Ultra in the U.S.

    Sony's latest devices are now available for purchase in the U.S. and Andrew from Android Central provides everyone more information on where you can purchase these devices.
  11. Android News

    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it lacks key features

    Android Authority's review of the Sony Xperia X Performance says that it's a good smartphone in general, however its current price tag makes it a poor choice for consumers. In particular, the review notes that its lacking key features that 2016 flagships are expected to have, such as a...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance says $699 is a lot to ask

    A new review of the Sony Xperia Performance notes that the phone is pretty good, however at a price point of $699 it's too basic to justify. One major knock on the phone was for its lack of a fingerprint sensor.
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    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it's $700 worth of disappointment

    Chris of Engadget just published his review of the Sony Xperia X Performance and said his hopes were crushed after already being disappointed by the regular Xperia X from Sony. Pros - Flagship-level performance - Water-resistant design - Lightweight, unobtrusive Android skin Cons - Not...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it's 80% of a great phone

    Daniel of Android Central just published their review of the Sony Xperia X Performance and while they believe it isn't perfect, it is great in a lot of areas. The Good - Great performance in apps and games - Nice daylight photo capabilities - Excellent stereo sound output - Waterproof metal...
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    You can now buy the Sony Xperia X Performance in Canada

    If you live in Canada and are a customer of either Rogers or Bell, then you can finally purchase the Sony Xperia X Performance from either of these two companies. The device will run you $200 with a 2-year contract, or $700 without. Bell has released the device today, but you're only able to...
  16. Android News

    You can now pre-order the Sony Xperia X series in the US

    Four of Sony's new smartphones can now be pre-ordered from Best Buy in the US. The Xperia X Performance will be available on July 17, the Xperia X will be coming out on June 26, the XA Ultra will show up on July 24 and the Xperia XA's debut is scheduled for July 17. - Sony Xperia X...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it's no slouch

    A review of the newly-launched Sony Xperia X Performance has been posted. The review states that although the phone is no slouch up against other flagships, it will be challenged to perform well thanks to its unusually high price tag.
  18. Android News

    Sony Xperia X Performance launches in Taiwan

    The Sony Xperia X Performance is now available in Taiwan. The smartphone will then launch in Asian countries and the US in July. It's expected to cost $699 at launch. The Xperia X Performance features a 5-inch 1080p touchscreen, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 powering it, 3GB of RAM, a 23 MP f/2.0...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance will see a limited release in the UK

    UK retailer Clove has now confirmed that the Xperia X Performance will head to the UK through select partners. Clove plans to stock the handset for £549 from mid-July 2016.
  20. Android News

    Sony confirms they'll launch the Xperia X Performance in the UK

    Sony had originally said they would not be launching the Xperia X Performance in the United Kingdom, but it seems that has changed now. UK retailer Clove has just listed the device on their website, says it will be available for purchase in the middle of July, and says it will cost you £549.
  21. Android News

    Sony has confirmed they removed their Small Apps feature on the Xperia X smartphones

    Sony has had a feature on their Xperia smartphones called "Small Apps" ever since 2012. This was a way for users to launch floating windows for apps like email, the calculator, etc. With the new Xperia X series, this feature was no where to be found and this made people curious where it went...
  22. Android News

    Sony Xperia X series launches June 23rd in Canada

    It has been revealed that the Sony Xperia X Series will launch in Canada starting June 23rd. All 4 devices -- including the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA, and Xperia XA Ultra -- will be available from various carriers and retailers.
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    The Sony Xperia X Performance can't record 4K video

    GSM Arena went hands-on with the Xperia X Performance earlier today and they mainly focused on how the device performs with the Snapdragon 820 SoC. One interesting note in the hands-on article says the Xperia X Performance cannot record 4K video at all. This seems like a strange omission...
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    Sony Xperia X series is coming to the US starting this June

    It's been revealed that the Sony Xperia X series is launching June 26th in the US. The first device available will be the Sony Xperia X, as It will retail for $550. The Xperia XA and X Performance will launch July 17th for $280 and $700, respectively. Finally, the Xperia XA Ultra launches July...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance spec sheet shows 20GB of usable internal storage (out of 32GB)

    We all know that advertised internal storage doesn't really mean you'll have that much free storage for media. Sony has recently published the spec sheet for the Xperia X Performance and it seems the OEM skin, plus pre-installed apps, will take up 12GB of the 32GB storage that it comes with.