8 Coolest Smartphones Coming In 2016

4. Sony Xperia X Performance Welcomed to the world at MWC 2016, Sony has ditched the Z-models of its Xperia line in favour of some Xs. Why the change? Well, the Z series had a lot of baggage, good and bad. X? Well, X is cool. What does X have in store for Sony? The Japanese manufacturer has unveiled three new mobiles: the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA. Confusing letter combinations aside, the X Performance is a particularly interesting handset, hitting shelves shortly. It€™s the only X device to pack a Snapdragon 820 chip, as well as 3GB of RAM and a 5in, gently-curved display with a Full HD resolution. Throw in the same waterproof pedigree as previous Xperias, some serious camera kit (in the shape of a 23MP rear snapper with Hybrid Autofocus) and a high-end metal finish, and it seems the X Performance ought to be a proper flagship; one worthy of a brand with serious mobile heritage. What€™s more difficult to grasp is Sony€™s decision to split the range and ditch the Zs, whilst still retaining the same, rectangular styling of almost all of its recent phones. More to the point, with Sony€™s mobile market share having fallen in recent years, the X Performance (and its lesser siblings) could be the deciders for its device-making future.

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