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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra#2845

Released: 2018

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Overall Score

45.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2845)45.7
Performance(#3712)65.2
Camera(#1651)54.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4056)26.8
Build(#1460)74.8
Connectivity(#1987)66.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra features a robust design with dimensions of 163 x 80 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 221g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame.
  • Its 6.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with a pixel density of approximately 367 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and options of 32GB or 64GB storage paired with 4GB RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera boasts a 23 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the front camera is notably absent.
  • Battery life is sustained by a 3580mAh capacity with 18W charging, but it does not support wireless charging.
  • The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie, offering a smooth user experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C.
  • The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
  • Available colors include Silver, Black, Blue, and Gold, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
  • Overall, the Xperia XA2 Ultra combines solid build quality with decent performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30ps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3580 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3580 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions163 x 80 x 9.5 mm (6.42 x 3.15 x 0.37 in)
Weight221 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsSilver, Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass