The Xperia X doesn't really fall into any camp as a smartphone. It's not the best-performer in any category, but it's not the cheapest of its kind either. It's lost some of the magic that Sony usually offers, and adds in some annoying bugs, but the base components of good audio and a capable camera will still win some hearts.

The Sony Xperia X does a lot of things right, but cannot entirely live up to its self-imposed claim of being a top smartphone. Nevertheless, there are many arguments in favor of the 5-inch Android phone. It features an elegant case made of aluminum and...

There's a higher-end model coming to Sony's new range, the $999 Xperia X Performance, which boasts a faster processor (Snapdragon 820) and larger battery – though whether that's worth an extra $200 is a moot point.  As it is, the Sony Xperia X is a good...

We find it hard to recommend the Xperia X in the face of stiff competition and niggling performance...

I am surprised at how happy I have been with the use of the Xperia X, and even though I thought I would miss some of the features from my Xperia Z5, the only thing I genuinely miss is the IP67 protection. It just means that I have to take a bit more...

A mediocre, mid-range phone at a massive price. The Huawei P9 is a better buy than the entire Xperia X...

The Sony Xperia X represents a bit of a conundrum. The phone is a mid-range handset, but strives to be a flagship. The X doesn't offer some of Sony's best innovations, which makes it hard to take seriously as a flagship contender. Too bad, then, that...

The Sony Xperia X is something of an oddity. It offers a pair of decent cameras in a package that's nicely designed. The specs are fitting for a mid-range device, delivering the performance you'll need for day-to-day tasks. However, priced as it...

The unlocked Sony Xperia X Performance packs a top-of-the-line processor and camera, but it's missing some key features you'd expect from a high-end phone, and it suffered from overheating in...

If you notice, we haven't once alluded to the pricing of the Sony Xperia X during the course of this review, and there's a solid reason for that. You see, if you don't bring the pricing into the equation, the Xperia X seems like a capable device in most...

It's not quite the excellent phone Sony says it is, but the Xperia X is still a good alternative to the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 as well as a step up from the Nexus...

If you are a Sony fan, or you are looking to upgrade from a Xperia Z device and want to stick with Sony then the Xperia X could just be what you are looking for. Having said that, there are other flagship devices out there that offer more for less...

More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the...

The Sony Xperia X combines almost flagship specs with an almost flagship price to strong effect. It's not the best phone around, but it is one of the best Sony...

We wish we could rate the Sony Xperia X more highly than we have. It has a stunning design with a screen size ideal for those who prefer the smaller end of the spectrum. The 5in screen is the sweet-spot for us here. It also offers a great battery life,...

The Xperia X is a sub-standard mid-range phone that isn't worth its high-end...

Sony's Xperia X is a good looking phone that runs an up-to-date and easy-to-use Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and it's comfortable to hold. The camera isn't perfect, but is also very good and the shutter button is a nice...

New name; same old story from Sony. An overpriced, uninspiring phone that under-delivers on many of its claims.

An edge in a world of round, the Sony Xperia X is a familiarly, but still rather uniquely, designed smartphone that we can't help but feel attracted to. It doesn't look or feel mellow at all, but it isn't overly imposing as are the likes of the HTC 10....

A reliable and likable midrange phone, the Xperia X stands out for its palm-friendly build and strong camera, but we can't recommend it for US...