Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3978)57.3
Performance(#4339)60.3
Camera(#4002)42.4
Display(#4111)70.5
Battery(#6413)43.5
Build(#284)79.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes