Sony has a total of six phones now running Android 8.0 Oreo at least in certain parts of the world, including the XZ1, XZ1 Compact and Xperia X Performance.
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Android 8.0 Oreo will soon roll out to a bunch of Sony Xperia devices, including the X, X Performance, X Compact, XZ, XA1 and XA1 Ultra.
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Sony's "premium standard" smartphone line is apparently dead and buried, X Compact included, with two more high-enders instead in the works.
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Back in the day priced as high as $650, the unlocked Snapdragon 820-powered Sony Xperia X Performance costs $367 now in limited quantities.
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Early on, it seemed like Motorola and LG would vie for the heavyweight title of fastest and most reliable Android smartphone manufacturer as far as Nougat updates were concerned. But then Sony jumped in to quickly hog the spotlight, sending official over-the-air 7.0 goodies to the Xperia X Performance, XZ and now, standard X and X Compact.
We’re no longer talking beta tests here either, but the real deal, free (at least in theory) of all bugs, minor system instabilities and experimental software features. Sure, rollouts are still “phased”, so not every Xperia X and X Compact user in every market around the world can pull the update OTA just yet.
Worst case scenario though, it’s going to take a couple of weeks for the 1.2GB or so care packages to go global, December security patches baked in and all. That’s probably the same timeframe needed for Samsung’s very first such UI makeover to finally exit the open pre-release beta stage. So, yeah, don’t forget to give Sony a big thumbs up, maybe on your e-way to Amazon, where the Android N-ready Xperia X Compact currently costs $400, and the larger X sets you back as little as $300.
Oh, and before long, the Nougat-powered Xperia model tally should further rise from four to five… or ten, with the XA, XA Ultra, Z5, Z5 Compact, Z5 Premium, Z3+ and Z4 Tablet also confirmed for the crucial OS promotion.
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Was Sony’s leaked Android Nougat update timetable from back September just a little too good to be true? Well, yeah, since October came and went, and the Japanese device manufacturer couldn’t even roll out a public preview of the latest OS build for one of its two recent flagship phones.
But it really didn’t take the Xperia X Performance very long to iron out all beta kinks and spread the 7.0 love to the masses, and already, the newer, slightly beefier and prettier Xperia XZ reportedly follows suit.
That’s right, there are now two different Sony smartphones on Android 7.0 Nougat, at least in “select regions” around the world, both of which launched earlier this year with Marshmallow loaded up. Quite an accomplishment for an OEM not exactly celebrated for its software makeover promptness, considering Samsung is yet to update a single Galaxy model, while HTC and LG each boast one updated phone, and one released with N goodies out the box.
Of course, in a way, you could draw parallels between the Sony Xperia XZ/X Performance duo and the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The latter two devices, remember, are also slated for 7.0 promotions this month. But right now, we must admit we’re rather impressed to see Android Nougat dispatched OTA to single and dual SIM XZ variants. Nicely done, Sony!
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After a comprehensive tease and a month-long proving program, the betas have ended for the Xperia X Performance.
Unlocked single-SIM and dual-SIM units of the Sony phone are seeing updates push out for Android 7.0. Firmware version 39.2.A.0.327 will take its time rolling out.
The Nougat update is behind the schedule as promised by Sony, though it remains true that the X Performance is one of the first to receive it. The Xperia XZ should be next.
This report of the roll-out is based on several tips into Xperia Blog.
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Even though it’s not explicitly labeled as an early Black Friday “Deal of the Day”, Amazon’s latest Sony Xperia XZ discount will probably last a measly few hours from the time of our writing. One or two days tops, after which we fully expect the 5.2-inch flagship Android handheld to go back up to $650 or so.
First sold stateside for $700 unlocked, the expert cameraphone currently costs just $581.98 in a “Platinum”, aka silver, coat of paint, $589.19 in “Mineral Black”, or $599.99 if you prefer the “Forest Blue” shade.
Best Buy has the same three colors on sale for a limited time both on and offline, charging however 600 bucks across the board, with GSM LTE connectivity covered by all authorized American retailers.
An evolved version of the underwhelming Xperia X Performance, the Sony Xperia XZ mainly stands out in the photography department, courtesy of a triple image sensing 23MP rear shooter and 13MP wide-angle lens selfie cam.
But you have to also commend the phone’s super-sharp Triluminos display, premium metal build with curved glass, water resistance, Snapdragon 820 processor, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and microSD support.
Still, it’s hard to recommend this over the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7, once again available from Best Buy at $550, free fast wireless charger included.
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Still unsure which of Sony’s frequently discounted Xperia X-series phones to pick up for some pre-holiday cheer? Well, they all seem like sensible choices from a software support standpoint, at least in the short term, but you might be surprised to find out the X Performance gets the first official Nougat taste.
Not the newer, arguably superior and significantly pricier XZ, but the February-unveiled, June-released Sony Xperia X Performance, powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3GB RAM and 2,700 mAh battery, currently going for $500 on Amazon unlocked, US warranty included.
It’s not enough to own one of these to be able to try out Android 7.0 via an over-the-air update delivered between yesterday and tomorrow, as this is still a pre-release beta build whose participants were selected way back in August.
Odds are however that an official, polished, wide-scale goodie pack will follow in a matter of weeks, before spreading to other members of the X family, from the low-cost XA to the diminutive X Compact powerhouse to the full-size XZ flagship. Fingers crossed there aren’t too many bugs crippling this long-awaited Android Nougat beta rollout.
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A mere three days after bringing the Sony Xperia X down to a then all-time low price of $400, Amazon has just further slashed the Snapdragon 650-powered 5-incher. Even better, today’s Gold Box deals also extend to the lower-end Xperia XA, as well as the high-performance Xperia X Performance.Starting from the bottom of the food chain, you can save around $80 on ...
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While several Android device manufacturers have named or at least strongly suggested names of phones and tablets due for official 7.0 UI makeovers… eventually, there’s no update deadline as far as a single non-Nexus product is concerned. And we’re not expecting any for a few more weeks. Possibly, even a month or ...
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You could get the Sony Xperia X Performance for $699.99 from Bell Mobility in Canada. Or you can get it for free, stuck on a two-year contract with an $80 monthly plan. And you can get $100 off that “price” of free with a trade-in.Those who are looking for a little less intensity in their Xperia experience can get an Xperia XA for $349.99 or free on a two-year term with a $35 a month ...
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Sony’s “new crown jewel” has arrived surprisingly soon after the ambitiously named but overpriced and underwhelming Xperia X Performance, barely increasing the screen size by 0.2 inches, and thus signaling it’s not meant to complement the 5-incher as the Galaxy Note 7 does for the S7.It wants to replace it, and ideally make you forget all about it, launching on October 23 stateside at an as-yet unannounced price point. The missing piece of the Xperia XZ puzzle is clearly the most important one, with ...
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Well, that escalated quickly. Just 24 hours ago, we had no idea Sony was even planning an Xperia Z5 Compact sequel of sorts. Branded differently, of course, as the Z line reached its “culmination” a few months back.Now, not only do we have official confirmation from one of the company’s European divisions the Xperia X Compact is real, but
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It’s never wise to assume a certain unreleased smartphone model will eventually see daylight just because it comes from a long line of beloved devices, especially when its makers are undergoing transitions, cutting expenses, and streamlining product portfolios.Still, even with the Xperia Z brand out the ...
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