Overall Score
37.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3866)37.9
Performance(#4658)56.4
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#320)89.7
Connectivity(#2934)58.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XA
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia XA features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame, measuring 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm and weighing 137.4g.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and can record video at 1080p, while an 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2300mAh capacity, with 10W charging, but it does not offer wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The Xperia XA is available in multiple colors, including White and Graphite Black.
- It includes a headphone jack but lacks stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Xperia XA combines a stylish design with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: F3111 (Europe); F3113 (USA); F3115 (Asia, Global)
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.63 x 0.31 in)
Weight137.4 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.57 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass