Name: Sony Xperia XA1
Brand: Sony
SKU: Xperia XA1
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Rating: 4.3 (2 reviews)

The Sony Xperia XA1 was launched in February 2017. The smartphone comes with a 5 inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.

Processor

This Sony is powered by a MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 64-bit chip with a 2,34 GHz Octa-Core processor. This chipset has a octa-core processor with 3072 MB RAM. With a thickness of 8 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone only weighs 143 grams.

Camera

The Xperia XA1 has a 23 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 8 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

23 megapixel camera
64-bit octa-core processor
Not too thick with 8 millimeters
(Relatively) new operating system: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
HSDPA, LTE-A support for super fast internet
Enough RAM (3GB)

Negatives

With a 2300 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between

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Call & data functions

The Sony Xperia XA1 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fastest LTE-A network. The speed of LTE-A is perfect for watching video on the go via your mobile network, where the speed is often even higher than the WiFi connection at home. Choose a large data package with this device. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Memory and connection options

The Sony Xperia XA1 has 3072 MB of RAM (3 GB) and 32 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 128 GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 32 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the large 5 inch touchscreen.The Sony Xperia XA1 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 293 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.