topic Re: Can anyone justify the $700 price tag? in X Series

Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Ninjabird7 — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 02:55:31 GMT

Anyone own or use this phone? Most reviews I'm seeing say the phone is either average or poor. Should I trust them? I'm kinda worried about getting this phone now. I know people here like Sony phones but I want you to be honest.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Uliwooly — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:49:45 GMT

If you check reviews on BGR they are pro iPhone, if you check Engadget they are pro Samsung as well as gsmarena, it's better if you stop by a store and test it yourself, after all, opinions are opinions and YOU, not anyone else is going to be using it for 1-3 years.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Ninjabird7 — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 05:30:59 GMT

It's obviously better than my current Galaxy S3 but I just want to know if it's worth the $699. Also which stores in the US are getting it so I can test it?

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

MarlonUk1 — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:45:29 GMT

Sony Xperia X Performance vs iPhone 6s, Galaxy S7, OnePlus 3 Camera Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xurxfm5FRgs

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Uliwooly — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:20:53 GMT

@Ninjabird7

check bestbuy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-xperia-x-performance-4g-lte-with-32gb-memory-cell-phone-unlocked-graphite-black/5336909.p?id=bb5336909&skuId=5336909

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Ahmad007 — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:45:04 GMT

IMO the Xperia X line are in question as Sony took a bizzare approach and focus. From different site reviews they all cited that there no changes in the camera quality/software except for the new tracking focus and the 0.6 seconds shutter features. That doesn't mean that the device is bad, but I won't shell out around $700 for a device that is supposed to be a Flagship but missing some features like 4K recording and FM radio. A $550 or at least $599 would be an appropiate price for it.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

Ninjabird7 — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:48:19 GMT

OK I'll go to Bestbuy to have a look at the phone. I won't buy the phone unless I can make payments. I'm not dropping $700 on a phone.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

MelvinZ — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 17:38:41 GMT

I have the xperia x performance and is way better than the z5 premium. It is the best xperia smartphone yet and this is coming from a guy who owned the z2, z3, z5 compact, and z5 premium. Although it cost a lot more than other flagships this year it is completely worth the money. No other flagships can compare to this amazing phone. I get 6 hours screen on time playing epsxe (ps1 emulator) connected with my dual shock 4 wireless with Bluetooth. I do a lot of gaming and watching YouTube videos and can get 6 hours of screen on time. If you use the x performance casually you can expect up to 7 or 8 hours during my testing. The camera is impressive and is better than the s7 edge when using it during the day. However the s7 edge is slightly better than x performance when it comes to low light scenes. The display of the xperia x performance reminds me of an oled display since it's so vibrant. But don't worry it's not overly saturated like the s7. Outdoor visibility is amazing and the speakers are loud and clear. Overall this was totally worth my money and will use this device as my daily driver. By the way don't listen to the reviewers like phone arena, CNET, GSM arena they are all biased and only you can chooses if the x performance is for you.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

MelvinZ — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 17:42:37 GMT

Keep in mind I purchased the international version that comes with a fingerprint sensor

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Ninjabird7 — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 19:50:22 GMT

Thanks, I think since I live in the US the US model would be better. I'll just have to live without a fingerprint scanner which kinda.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

SirRobin — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:18:15 GMT

@MelvinZ thank you for your information about the x performance. let me ask one thing: what is the setting of brightness you´ve done? 6 hour of DOT are not on 100%, right?

Thank you and greetings.

Can anyone justify the $700 price tag?

Ninjabird7 — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 19:01:35 GMT

If you live in the US that means you'll have to pay $700 up front since the XP is not being carried by AT&T or other US carriers. Does Sony think that Americans are waiting impatiently to drop $700 on their phone? I can't find one advantage this phone has over the Galaxy S7 or HTC10 or OnePlus 3.

I really wanted a Sony phone but I can't finance any of them and I'm not spending $700 on a phone that is should be worth $450. And the more I look at other phones the more the X Performance looks bad. So I don't know what I'm gonna do. If I can do some kind of payment plan then I will consider buying it.

Where can we complain and have Sony actually listen? This phone is not worth $700, this is not a flagship phone. Sorry for this rant but Sony is frustrating.

Re: Can anyone justify the $700 price tag?

Chip_X — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:48:35 GMT

Hi Ninja

I really love Sony and the XP was my 5th smartphone I bought. But after 10 days the paint of the upper side from the frame started to chip off at all 4 corners. That is rather strange because the frame does not reach the glass and would therefore not touch the ground when put upside down on a surface. Not to mention that not only 1 or two but all corners are peeling eventhough the mobile never felt. Of course Sony refuses replacement/repair on warranty due to "inapropriate handling". And its repair costs are about 40% of the price tag!

Maybe I got this Monday and Christmas and even Easter bug altogether in my smartphone but as far as I can suggest if you can wait for more feedback before you buy -> wait for it!

Re: Can anyone justify the $700 price tag?

Ninjabird7 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:38:38 GMT

Hi Chip, yeah I don't think I'll be getting the XP anymore. I did get to look at the XA ultra at Best Buy and it looked so nice in person. It's not nearly as fast as the XP but it's actually affordable. I think I'm gonna get that phone and use it until Sony releases the next flagship.

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Chip_X — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:43:26 GMT

Right Ninja

I obviously should have done the same. But since I had the Xperia Z and was waiting all along for a reasonable flagship from Sony I figured the XP should be it. What a disappointment altogether:smileyshocked:. I don't think the next Sony flagship can be that spectacular that I will ever buy it.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

xluigi — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 03:11:55 GMT

I have the Xperia X Performance.

At the moment there are issues affecting the Xperia X Performance (accelerometer and gyroscope failures) which are significant and you should wait before buying this telephone ....which is an excellent mobile telephone, when it works.

Re: Anyone have the X Performance? The reviews I'm seeing are not very good.

netboysteve — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 20:50:34 GMT

I own an X Performance. The phone on Marshmallow 6.0.1 was incredible, truly without fanboy exaggeration. Battery life was ridiculous. I used to marvel how long it took to go from 100% to 99%.

On 7.1.1 there is a Nougat issue with Phone Idle being on all the time, so I usually have to recharge in the evening.