Galuzov Go 2017-02-16
To be honest, I didn’t expect that the budget segment could please me so much. Having especially read the negative reviews, I mentally prepared myself for the fact that I would have to suffer (although I am skeptical about such opinions, preferring own experience get acquainted with an object that interests me). So here it is. After spending more than two months with the phone, I can summarize. The phone is comfortable, fits perfectly in the hand, and at first there is no desire to let it go. I didn't experience any problems with the battery. Having initially optimized the operation of the device, using it only for its intended purpose and not assigning extra tasks, I calmly, without nervousness, walked with the phone all day, without the risk of being without communication by 17.00. From morning to evening +20 percent remained. I think that for modern phones this is a common result. As for performance. The phone doesn't hang up or get stuck. The camera works well. I'm happy.
Advantages
Design Filling Camera Ease of use
Basamov Afanasy 2017-02-15
I spent a lot of nerves with this phone. It was my first experience with Sony. I didn't expect this at all. Huge disappointment.
Advantages
Refined exterior design. Really beautiful model.
Flaws
The most glaring drawback is that this phone cannot always call (no matter what mobile operator). The antenna is full, but the call is not coming - there are no beeps. People can't get through either. The phone starts to freeze almost immediately after purchase. Charging lasts for a maximum of 3 hours. The camera is creepy. Inconvenient phone book. The pre-installed music and video players are completely inoperative. Sometimes the screen goes blank when you put the phone on a table or other surface. Incredibly awkward gallery. The screenshot key combination does not always work. Non-removable battery. This is so, offhand. The device is absolutely identical to androids for 10-13 thousand, but its price is incredibly inflated.
Pridorogin Roman 2017-02-14
Advantages
Nimble. No dullness, good screen
Flaws
The camera is not very good (it’s better not to take it out in the dark or in poor lighting), the battery lasts for about a day with the Internet on. Everything around the body is breaking off.
Marco Artyom 2017-02-11
I took the z3 as a replacement, the battery is of course inferior, but after all the firmware it’s enough for a day of active use without using the stamina mode (turns on at 25 percent) I chose between the z5 and X, the balance was weighed down by the appearance, elegant framelessness, omni coating of the front screen . Definitely worth the money, in a case it loses all its beauty. I've been wearing it for the second month without a case, and with careful use I haven't noticed a single scratch. In terms of speed, it is slightly inferior to the z3, apparently due to the RAM, but this is almost unnoticeable. Do not carry keys or change in your pocket, do not place it on rough surfaces and you will be happy. The camera is much cooler than the z3, both rear and front, the pictures are clear, sharp, the white balance is maintained decently. The screen is bright, juicy, colors saturated. I advise you to subscribe to updates on the sony website and update via your computer, because... The latest firmware versions are not visible through the settings. I recommend the model.
An inexpensive smartphone from Sony (22,990 rubles for the Dual version) with interesting design, LTE, two separate slots for SIM cards, a slot for a memory card - a good gadget for the money...
Characteristics
- Case materials: plastic, metal, glass
- operating system: Android 6.0
- Network: GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, LTE (nanoSIM)
- Screen: IPS LCD, 5”, capacitive, HD, automatic adjustment backlight level
- CPU: MediaTek Helio P10 8-core 64-bit processor
- Graphics system: Mali t860
- RAM: 2 GB
- Data storage memory: 16 GB, microSD memory card slot
- Main camera: 1/3-inch 13-megapixel Sony Exmor RS sensor, pulse led flash, fullHD video,
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Interfaces: 3.5 mm for headset, NFC
- Navigation: GPS/GLONASS (A-GPS support)
- Additionally: FM radio, fast charging (Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0)
- Features: LTE supported, FM radio, two SIM card slots and one separate microSD slot
- Battery: 2300 mAh, supports fast charging
- Dimensions: 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- USB cable
- Charger
Design, construction
The appearance of the device is simply delightful, and that’s why Sony Xperia The XA is sure to gain some popularity this summer, being relatively small and inexpensive smartphone appeared just in time, in the summer, when many people want something compact for their shorts pockets. Girls will also like the gadget, the colors are “golden lime” and “ pink gold“Now they are very relevant, and thanks must be given to Apple - pink, new black and new gray for gadgets, it is simply impossible not to release a device of this color now. At our first glance, it was just such a device.
Another smartphone reminded me of Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray, there is something in common in the size and shape of the case.
Although in terms of price it is, of course, not at all Ray, the Sony Xperia XA is already inexpensive at launch and fills a very important niche now, a sort of “budget segment plus” - basic characteristics, but good design. Therefore, communicating with a smartphone is like walking through a minefield, looking for where the savings are, and finding them.
Well, here, take the materials. Back cover made of plastic, fingers do not slip, but scratches are clearly visible, I accidentally put it in my pocket with the keys, and hello, several at once below. The inserts on the ends are made of metal, under the flap there are full-fledged two slots for nanoSIM and one slot for microSD - there is no need to cut anything off or go to any tricks, it’s nice. The familiar cool button on the right, but there is no fingerprint sensor, the volume rocker could have been made longer - but there is a camera button.
The speaker at the bottom is loud in a quiet room, but somewhere on the street you can miss a call, the microUSB connector has no plugs, and on the back there is an NFC area, flash and camera. There is no protection from water, nor from dust, so be careful on the beaches. The 3.5 mm jack is on the top end, so take care of the device in the rain, drops can easily get inside during a call.
Device dimensions - 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm. So why is design good? As you know, this is always a very subjective question, some people like it, some don't, but I can try to explain why people like XA. Firstly, there is a screen without frames and glass with rounded ends, for many this is already a kind of marker - something new and interesting. Secondly, the smartphone has a minimum of decorations and Sony applications- but the wallpapers and icons are well chosen. Thirdly, it seems like a budget device, but here you have Xperia Care, and Sony Xperia Store, and Xperia Lounge - a person feels care and a certain exclusivity from the first minutes. It's funny to you, but are there such services in other smartphones of this price category? Then, here you can really get a discount on a speaker or accessories; the Lounge is worth a look. I also tried the service for transferring data from Xperia to Xperia, it doesn’t work very well with applications, not all of them were installed, but dragging photos, videos and contacts helps.
Another thing I noticed is that the Sony Xperia XA is completely flat! There is no camera protruding here, no buttons protruding (only on the side), and therefore it is convenient to use, convenient to put in and take out of your pocket, comfortable to hold in your hand during a conversation - for the rough back The finger grips and does not slip. It also seems like a trifle, but you know, it’s the little things that make up the impression of a thing.
The Sony Xperia XA has a wonderful design, there are no questions at all, and this is a big plus of the device among other gadgets in this price category.
Display
As soon as I removed the film, I noticed that the glass did not have an oleophobic coating, my finger stumbled, it is most convenient to perform some operations by pressing a fingernail or even a stylus to the screen. Please note that films or glasses for XA are still crooked, that is, they cover the front part and leave the ends open, it looks terrible, it is better not to buy anything than to buy something like this. And keep in mind one more thing: the lack of an oleophobic coating affects not only when simply moving through the menu, but also when entering from keyboards that support swipe, you cannot quickly move your finger. The difference with any smartphone that has a coating is obvious - even if it’s a well-worn iPhone 6S Plus, where it’s almost worn off and fingerprints appear instantly. Fingerprints on the Sony Xperia XA are also clearly visible on both the front and back, so a device in white, gold or pink will look best and neatest.
The diagonal of the IPS display is 5 inches, the resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels, the rounded ends have a positive effect on the impression - the light indicator on top seems to float in the air, the display seems to have no frames, formally they still exist, albeit almost invisible. I believe many will rush to buy the Sony Xperia XA, licking their lips at Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, of course, has more functions, completely different characteristics, but the glass is also rounded! “So it’s almost the same!” - I’m quoting here the consumer thoughts I overheard in the store. It’s both funny and sad, and the price encourages you to buy. Of course, it’s not the same at all - I would advise you to try working with the screen on samples in showrooms before purchasing.
So, the screen characteristics are not the best, but the display size is small, so during normal use the HD resolution is not noticeable. Although, if you look closely at the clock, the icons... In general, it’s better not to look at anything and just use the device. Although when viewed from the side the screen fades.
I don’t know if this is Sony’s design work or a common thing for Android, but the calendar has very funny pictures for each month, it’s cool and intelligently drawn. Have your own design music player, its own wallpapers, themes, several applications, but, like the Z5 series, it has taken a course towards reducing third-party software - few utilities, pure Android, a minimum of “improvers”, many people like it.
I believe that oleophobic coating in 2016 is necessary for a device at any price point.
Modifications and performance
Let me remind you that the two main modifications, XA (F3111) and XA Dual (F3112), use nanoSIM; in the version with two SIM cards, you can use two cards and a microSD memory card without dancing with a tambourine, separate slots. I personally like the Dual version better, and the price difference is small.
operating room Android system 6.0, MediaTek Helio P10 processor, Mali t860 is responsible for graphics, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory - it’s better to immediately count on microSD card. Sony doesn't forget to include a radio, which some people really like. The default music formats supported are MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, ASF. Bluetooth profile 4.1, Wi-Fi MIMO, NFC,
LTE is supported, with MegaFon everything worked as expected.
Working hours
The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, among the features it is stated to work for two days, the Sony Xperia XA has the familiar STAMINA and Ultra STAMINA modes, the first disables only some features (GPS, vibration, regular synchronization is disabled, etc.), the second simply turns off connection to the network in all ways, telephone, SMS and a number of the most necessary programs, although I would argue with some. For example, you can definitely do without a radio. Both functions can be enabled independently, and in order to achieve two days of work, you will have to do this; in simple mode it is not possible. The smartphone works for a day under normal load, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on; if you want more, learn to use the standard energy-saving functions, reduce the backlight. You know everything yourself.
The kit comes with a regular charger; using the UCH12 power supply you can use the benefits fast charging- 10 minutes of connection to the network, 5.5 hours of operation. Convenient if you are somewhere in the city, but then you will have to fork out for UCH12. Quick Charge 3.0 (Class A) technologies from Qualcomm and Pump Express+ 2.0 from MediaTek are supported; charging works not only with X, XA, but also with the Z5, Z3 series. The price of the charger in Russia is still unknown.
Cameras
Front camera 8 MP, main 13 MP Sony Exmor RS, LED flash. There is support for HDR, hybrid autofocus, some functions like five-fold Clear Image zoom came here from the Sony Xperia Z5 - but it’s better to do without zooming. It is not clear why the device does not remember the set parameters, let’s say I chose manual settings, maximum resolution, took a few pictures, went to the menu, then I started the camera again, and there it was in auto mode again. And you constantly have to go into the settings, switch between 13 MP and square frames and 9 MP and pictures with a normal aspect ratio. In general, this has been the case at Sony for a long time - and also, if you start the camera from a button, you can’t change the settings as you wish. 
The video looks like this.
The front camera is 8 MP, wide-angle, with autofocus, several people can fit into the frame.
IN additional menu You can install various apps for the camera, but keep in mind that this is not a flagship and some add-ons will be slow.
I liked the speed of autofocus and camera launch.
conclusions
Prices so far are as follows: 21,990 rubles for the version with one SIM card, 22,990 rubles for DualSIM, not bad.
The vibration is felt in your pocket, the reception quality seemed worse to me than with the same SIM card in the iPhone 6S Plus, but, of course, the devices cannot be compared, different prices, different worlds.
A simple question, is it possible to live with the Sony Xperia XA after the flagship expensive devices? Eh, if only they had added an oleophobic coating, there would have been no questions at all - this is my biggest complaint against the company. The smartphone called XA is beautiful, fast, has a good camera, and “empty” Android will appeal to those who are used to setting everything up themselves. It’s good that the DualSIM version has two slots, and it’s good that they didn’t forget about the slot for memory cards. I advise owners to immediately find a suitable film or glass, it will come in handy Charger UCH12.
To answer the question above, it’s quite possible to live with XA.
Not everyone needs it flagship smartphones or huge “shovels” - a medium-sized phone with a moderate price tag and an attractive design often turns out to be more in demand among the people. Like, for example, the youngest in the X-line of smartphones from Sony - Sony Xperia XA.
The smartphone looks very attractive and a little unusual - mainly due to the unusually thin side frames around the display. Their thickness, together with the rounding of the body, is only 2 mm, which is why the device in your hands looks like just a screen with two dark stripes at the top and bottom. At the same time, due to the rather wide frames at the top and bottom, the case looks unusually narrow and tall.
There are three color options for the Sony Xperia XA - white, gold and graphite black, reviewed by the editors latest version. In this color, the smartphone looks strict and stylish, and despite the relatively small sizes(by the way, at the time of its release it was the narrowest model with a 5-inch screen), looks like a typical men's smartphone. The screen is covered with protective glass with an oleophobic coating and rounded edges (so-called “2.5D glass”).
The side edges are metal, the top and bottom are plastic; they differ minimally in appearance and touch from the side edges (except for the subjective feeling of “it’s cold/not cool”).
The back cover is made of plastic with a matte finish, non-marking and practical - it does not leave fingerprints, dirt is easily removed, and does not slip in your hands.
On the left side, under the protective cap, there are two slots: one for a microSD memory card and the second for two nano-SIM SIM cards. On the right side, just above the center, there is a power button, below it is a volume rocker, and at the very bottom is a camera shutter button (a proprietary feature of Sony smartphones).
Subjective impressions of the smartphone are very pleasant; the device fits perfectly into a medium-sized palm and can be controlled well with one hand. True, the location of the power button and the unlocking method (swipe either from bottom to top or from right to left) are mostly aimed at right-handers - users who are used to operating the phone with their left hand will not be so comfortable.
Display
The Sony Xperia XA uses a 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, the pixel density is 294 PPI (for comparison, the iPhone 6s has 326 PPI); When looking closely at the image, it is, in principle, possible to distinguish the “grain”, but in normal use it is not visible.
The screen is very bright (maximum value - 450 cd/m²), so that on the street the image, although faded, is still clearly visible. High contrast (1500:1) and a slightly higher gamma value make the picture rich and rich, with deep shadows. Slightly overpriced color temperature, which gives a somewhat coldish tint, can be corrected in the menu using the “white balance” parameter, and if the user seems that the photographs do not have enough color saturation, the “colorfulness” can be increased in the display settings by turning on the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 option in the “Image enhancement” menu "
Hardware platform
The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, with an 8-core Cortex-A53 CPU running at 2 GHz and a dual-core Mali-T860 GPU. Random access memory here 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB. Overall, it’s a typical mid-level device, with sufficient performance for both regular applications and fairly demanding games. True, the smoothness of the interface, especially with a large number of widgets on home tables, could be better.
Calls, multimedia
The editors visited the dual-SIM version of the smartphone - Sony Xperia XA Dual (there is also a single-SIM version). For SIM cards there is a separate tray with two “seats” for nano-SIM, next to it there is a slot for a memory card.
With a second noise-cancelling microphone, your voice is clearly audible and intelligible to the other person, even despite ambient noise. There were no special comments regarding the conversational speaker, although additional volume reserve would not have hurt it. The multimedia speaker sounds without distortion, but in terms of volume it also has nothing special to brag about - its volume level can be described as somewhat below average. The “musical” abilities of the Sony Xperia XA are not bad - an ordinary user, having connected his favorite headphones to his smartphone, will not be disappointed, but an audiophile will certainly find something to complain about.
Operating system and shell
The device runs Android 6.0 OS, supplemented with Sony's proprietary shell. It makes few changes - the designers clearly did not have the task of completely redrawing the interface, but functionally the shell has some features.
So, unlocking is done by swiping up or to the left (swiping right does nothing, swiping down brings up the notification screen). On the lock screen, the clock numbers are transparent, through which you can see the home screen wallpaper. Home screens, notification area and application menu do not offer any special differences from “pure” Android - except perhaps for the ability to change appearance using themes downloaded from the company store. Of the useful additions to system settings you can note backup user data (applications, contacts, messages, smartphone settings), which can be stored on a memory card, external USB drive or in Sony's proprietary cloud.
Camera
The Sony Xperia XA uses a 13-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 1/3″ sensor.
The interface of the proprietary application is typical for the X-line of Sony smartphones: a vertical swipe switches modes, a horizontal swipe switches between the main and front cameras. A separate hardware shutter button allows you to quickly switch to camera mode from a locked state (or immediately take a photo/video) - this does not happen instantly, but quite quickly (in less than a second).
The quality of the images is quite high, the image is quite clear (although the grass and foliage of trees sometimes tend to merge into a “mush”) and with a relatively small amount of noise. In low light, detail is expectedly reduced and it is difficult to get a clear picture without blur, but the noise reduction here is not very aggressive. The dynamic range is quite good, but the colors sometimes lack saturation, and automatic detection White balance in a difficult situation does not always “guess” - some pictures turn out too cold.
Autonomy
The Sony Xperia XA Dual has a non-removable battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh - and despite the clearly not the most power-hungry screen, the smartphone has nothing to brag about in terms of operating time. In the PCMark “battery” test it lasted only 5 hours, and in general it lasted for two days only in a frankly “gentle” mode.
Among the presented flagship solutions of the X-series from Sony in 2016, one of the most interesting was the smartphone Sony Xperia XA. It should be noted that the device does not have the highest performance, but it will find many buyers. Mainly because of its design.
New design
Despite the high performance of Sony Xperia X Performance, many buyers will prefer the XA series. That's because Sony Xperia ha It captivates with its design: compact, thin and neat. The five-inch HD display is hidden behind protective 2.5D glass. But main feature What the Xperia X and X Perfomans do not have is the lack of side frames. This solution can be found in ZTE Nubia Prague S or ZTE Blade V Plus, which the new Sony somewhat resembles. But still, some signs make it clear that this is an Xperia. And, despite the plastic back, rounded frame, and the usual keys on the side edges, the smartphone does not look like the Z-series. This makes it unique among other devices from Sony.
Technical capabilities
The device runs on the Mediatek platform and, despite the productive Helio P10, it’s a stretch to call it a flagship. In general, the characteristics are quite enough for many daily tasks: 2 GB of RAM, as well as 16 GB of permanent memory, 2300 mAh battery, eight megapixel front and thirteen megapixel main cameras. Isn't this enough for comfortable use? In addition, the new product supports the operation of two SIM cards - and this is much more important for many consumers. There is also a microSD slot with a capacity of up to two hundred gigabytes. It is also important that there are all modern wireless interfaces, including NFC. In addition, support for LTE is declared, the advantages of this wireless network Every day more and more users evaluate it.
Although the device looks attractive, it belongs more likely not to the flagships, but to the mid-range line price segment. On the other hand, the frameless 2.5D display creates the feeling that you are holding a modern, exclusive device in your hands. First of all, the smartphone will be of interest to women, especially if we talk about the pink version.
The Sony Xperia XA smartphone, which appeared in 2016, is the youngest device in the line, and accordingly, the most affordable in price. It has relatively good hardware and an attractive frameless design, but is completely devoid of protection from water and dust. If you try hard, you can find it for 310 USD. This is the minimum cost and is current at the time of this review.
There are a total of 5 modifications of this smartphone. The differences lie in the number of SIM cards, as well as in the frequency range of 4G networks. This review will discuss dual-SIM Sony model Xperia XA (F3112), relevant for the domestic market. Let's see what this smartphone is like and whether it's worth spending at least $310 on it.
Specifications Sony Xperia XA (F3112)
For the most part, the characteristics are average; only the memory capacity and battery capacity do not fit into the general concept.
Design
Appearance is the calling card of this device. It looks elegant and attractive, your hands are drawn to touch it. Due to the not very huge screen and very modest side frames, the body turned out to be quite narrow.
As a result, it is easy to hold and convenient to operate with one hand. The neat rounding at the ends of the rear panel is also repeated by the front part: this is facilitated by rounded 2.5D glass.
The buyer is free to choose between classic and modern body colors: black and white, or lime gold and rose gold. On the right side there are controls: buttons for volume control, camera launch and a round power button.
On the left side edge there is a plug, under which separate slots for a flash drive and SIM card. The 3.5 mm jack is on the top edge, the MicroUSB port is on the bottom.
The body is made of matte plastic: a disappointment for those who are used to metal smartphones from Sony. However, there is nothing wrong with plastic, plus the device, in addition to its compactness, boasts a modest weight: 138.8 g.
The assembly is generally not bad, but if you pick too hard, you can find a gap between the display and the frames - an excellent place for collecting dust. Dimensions: 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm.
CPU
The smartphone uses a fairly powerful 64-bit MediaTek Helio P10 processor with a Mali-T860 MP2 graphics chip. The system-on-chip consists of 8 Cortex-A53 cores; at maximum loads, the frequency can reach 2 GHz. As a result, the device's performance level is more than sufficient for solving trivial tasks and for entertainment. The AntuTu synthetic performance test gives the hardware a score of 48 thousand points, which is average.
Under prolonged intense loads, significant heating of the case is observed, in the area of the NFC tag. In most cases, this does not cause a decrease in productivity, but it does not reduce the discomfort in the hand.
Memory
RAM 2 GB – I would like more in such a device. But this volume is enough to ensure good performance when launching several applications and while working with them. The built-in storage capacity is also not the most impressive - 16 GB, of which approximately 10 GB is available. However, support for memory cards with a capacity of up to 200 GB expands the possibilities for installing games and storing multimedia content.
Autonomous operation
Capacity non-removable battery installed in the device is 2300 mAh. Not enough, but in addition to battery capacity, optimization is important, which, apparently, is completely absent from the Xperia XA. Taking into account the energy-efficient OS and processor, as well as the low screen resolution, during normal use the device will be discharged before evening. In video viewing mode at the maximum display brightness level, the battery lasts a maximum of 4 hours. In 3D games under the same conditions, the smartphone is discharged in 2 hours.
The activated Stamina mode in this particular device barely noticeably affects the autonomy for the better (by 10 percent). And Ultra Stamina turns the smartphone almost into a regular dialer, so significant battery savings in this case do not bring much joy.
Camera
The main 13-megapixel photo module Exmor RS IMX-258, with an individual pixel size of 1.12 microns, has an f/2.0 aperture, complemented by a single flash. SteadyShot technology stabilizes the picture in shaking conditions. Of course, nothing better than optical stabilization has yet been invented, but it’s better with SteadyShot than without it. Phase detection autofocus with subject tracking can significantly reduce the number of blurry shots. Focusing will take no more than a second, even in poor lighting.
The physical camera launch button also acts as a shutter release, and focusing is performed when pressed incompletely. The camera interface is the same as in previous Xperias. There are different modes, including HDR and some manual settings. The quality of the resulting photographs is pleasing, however, it greatly depends on the shooting conditions.
The capabilities of the photomodule are most fully revealed in good lighting conditions. The pictures come out detailed, with decent dynamic range even without HDR, and with correct color rendering. When there is a significant lack of light, it turns on active work noise reduction, which causes loss of detail. Handheld Twilight mode partially improves the situation.
Video shooting is done in FullHD, at 30 FPS. The quality of the videos is decent, but nothing extraordinary. The 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture allows you to take very good, detailed pictures. The lens is wide-angle, so several people can easily fit into the frame. But the main thing is the presence of full autofocus.
Display
Sony Xperia XA is equipped with a 5-inch display with an IPS matrix. Many will be surprised by the screen resolution: only HD (1280 x 720), at such and such a price. However, there is nothing wrong with this. With a pixel density of 294 ppi, the image is clear, with smooth lines of the interface and fonts. In addition, if there were a FullHD matrix, the charge level would probably melt before our eyes. The maximum brightness level is normal, the image remains readable in the sun.
Viewing angles are good, but when tilted 30 degrees or more, the image fades a little and colors may be distorted. Multitouch is designed for 4 touches. Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology is supported, due to which, when viewing multimedia, the picture visually appears more contrasting, rich, with natural black color. There is a “fly in the ointment”: there is no oleophobic layer, the finger has difficulty sliding across the glass, and fingerprints are collected instantly.
Networking capabilities
The smartphone supports 2 SIMs and works in 2G, 3G and 4G networks in all major bands. Traditional network networks are here to stay Wi-Fi modules and Bluetooth 4.1. They are complemented by NFC support. Navigation capabilities: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. All of the above communications work stably, without any complaints.
Sound
The main speaker grille is located on the bottom edge. The playback volume is average, you can hear perfectly indoors, but in noisy places (subway, etc.) there is a chance of missing a call. As for quality, the sound is clear, with a predominance of high and mid frequencies, without a hint of bass. The sound in headphones is simply excellent - clean, deep, but the maximum volume reserve is relatively low. There is an additional microphone for noise reduction.
Software part
Initially, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS is installed on the smartphone. The system shell is modified by Sony developers, and the standard list of applications is supplemented by proprietary software from the manufacturer. In general, the system works quite quickly, the interface looks nice, in unison with the design of the case. You can change themes and download new ones. Unless Sony changes its policy in the future, the device will receive latest versions OS.
Individual characteristics
Of all the “chips” of this device, the most interesting feature For now, the side frames can be considered minimal. Frameless design is the future, and soon it will no longer be a curiosity.
Pros and cons of Sony Xperia XA
Advantages:
- Attractive design, almost no side frames;
- Good cameras;
- Separate slots for Dual SIM and MicroSD.
Flaws:
- Very poor autonomy;
- There is no oleophobic layer on the glass;
- No fingerprint scanner;
- The case gets noticeably hot.
Who is a smartphone suitable for?
An excellent find for those who do not care about price and autonomy. The main thing is that the smartphone is branded, with good characteristics, looks chic, and you can take excellent selfies using the front camera. The problem with fast discharge is unlikely to be of particular concern to those who are constantly located close to an outlet - at home or in the office. And if you need to go somewhere, it won’t be difficult for women to throw a Power Bank into their purse.
Our review of the Sony Xperia XA smartphone
Buying a Sony Xperia XA can hardly be called a rational decision if your priority is to purchase the most functional device for a reasonable price. You can argue for a long time whether this is a good smartphone or a bad one, but it is clearly designed for a specific target audience. And this audience will be delighted to own it.
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