Since the time the Xperia X family, which consists of the Xperia X, Xperia XA, and Xperia X Performance, was announced, there have been lots of mixed emotions about the new line. Part of it likely had to do with the confusing and contradicting messages out of the Sony camp regarding the future of the Xperia Z line. For the record, the Z5 is the final phone to bear that name as Sony transitions to Xperia X line to lead their mobile charge. That includes their latest UI tweaks which won’t come via Android 6.0 Marshmallow for older devices.

Confusion aside, I think there is a lot to like about these new phones. Good specs, fun colors, with easily 4 months of development time which hopefully will translate into an even more solid device. Future details aside, there are three things you should about the Xperia X, starting with its camera, which Sony hopes will help you ‘never miss a moment.’

 The next generation Xperia camera takes spontaneous capture to another level allowing you to shoot in sharp focus, even for spur-of-the-moment shots.

The all-new Predictive Hybrid Autofocus in Xperia X and Xperia X Performance is developed in close collaboration with Sony’s α camera engineers, it lets you choose your subject and then predicts its motion, so you can capture the action in perfect focus, free from blur. 

More after the jump.

Camera is a no brainer, with all studies showing it’s the number one reason consumers upgrade from one phone to the next. But what about design? Sony thinks their new phones look and feel better than ever.

 Sony designers researched premium materials, texture and curvature for the most natural palm fit.

Each X series smartphone brings a curved glass display within a rounded, continuous frame for a familiar form that feels comfortable in your hand. Xperia XA also features a stunning edge-to-edge display to integrate seamlessly into your life. 

This is one thing I cannot stress enough – the feel of a device goes a long way. It’s not something that’s apparent at first sight and most certainly not when looking at press photos but when you own a device that’s comfortable in your hands, it’s a pure delight to use. After all, what device do we use more than any other throughout our day than our phones?

Finally, there is the battery in our devices which never seems to be enough. Exclusively utilizing Qnovo technology, which I covered more in depth, the Xperia X family should give you the best battery life Sony has ever offered on a smartphone.

 The Xperia X series incorporates Sony’s smart battery management to deliver up to two days of battery life. Not only will it keep your phone running for longer from one charge, the Xperia X series benefits from a battery lifespan that’s up to twice as long with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology and Sony’s smart battery management system. 

Sony’s marketing and distribution problems aside, I think the Xperia X is shaping up to be a good successor. It might not have been what we imagined when we went through our Xperia Z6 wish list, but it looks like Sony is building on a fresh foundation for their future phones and that has me excited.

Discuss:

Are you looking forward to learning more about the Xperia X family?