Sony Xperia XA2
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Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
#2434Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XA2
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
Performance
65.269.9
Camera
54.165.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.124.2
Build
74.894.1
Connectivity
64.758.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.549.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XA2 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 has a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XA2 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, whereas the Mi A2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 660.
- The XA2's rear camera is a 23 MP sensor, compared to the Mi A2's dual-camera setup of 12 MP and 20 MP, which offers better versatility for photography.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the XA2 at 3300 mAh versus the Mi A2's 3000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The XA2 has a glass front with a plastic back and an aluminum frame, while the Mi A2 features a glass front and aluminum back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel.
- Software-wise, the XA2 runs Android 8.0, while the Mi A2 comes with Android 8.1 and is part of the Android One program, allowing for a more streamlined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XA2
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018, July 24
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0"
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3 (Global)18W wired, QC4 (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
171 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Blue, Pink
Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass