Overall Score
57.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3901)57.5
Performance(#4341)60.3
Camera(#1840)45.9
Display(#4119)70.5
Battery(#6425)43.5
Build(#2318)72.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30ps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3580 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3580 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes