[4] The rear-facing camera of the Xperia X Performance is 23 megapixels with sensor size of 1/2.3 inch and an aperture of f/2.0, featuring Sony Exmor RS image sensor with quick launch and also features hybrid autofocus that utilizes phase detection autofocus that can focus the object within 0.03 seconds.

Also the device is water and dust resistant with an IP rating of 65 and 68 and features a fingerprint sensor as well.

[5] The Xperia X Performance is preinstalled with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Sony's custom interface and software.

[6] On August 23, 2016, Sony announced that the Xperia X Performance would receive an upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat.

On 27 November 2017 Android 8.0 Oreo has been upgraded for Sony Xperia X Performance through build number 41.3.A.0.401.