Next in line is Sony’s Xperia XA1 which was released at the end of April 2017 and I’m taking a spin with it. This is said to be a device that hits the midrange market but features all the bells and whistles that a flagship device is supposed to have. I’ve only had the device in my hands for about 5 hours and I’ve gone all in.
I loaded everything I normally use on this device and I’m going to use it as a power user. You should stick around I’ll have the lowdown on this device over the course of the next few weeks. Who knows maybe a few updates along the way? The device is available outright for $319.99 CAD.
Memory and storage
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB eMMC internal memory1
- microSDXC support (up to 256GB)
SIM capability
- Single SIM
- Nano SIM
Operating System
- Google Android™ N
Processor (CPU)
- MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit (Quad core 2.3GHz + Quad core 1.6GHz)
Battery
- 2300mAh
- Qnovo Adaptive Charging
- STAMINA Mode
- Quick Charging (MediaTek PumpExpress 2.0)
Durability
- Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Weight
- 143g
Dimensions
- 145 x 67 x 8 mm
Display
- 5″ HD 720p
- Image Enhance Technology
Main camera
- 23MP
- 1/2.3” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor
- Hybrid Autofocus
- Quick Launch & Capture
- Low-light photo: ISO6400
- 24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens
- 5x Clear Image Zoom
- SteadyShot™
- Low-light video: ISO 3200
Front camera
- 8MP
- 1/4″ Exmor R for mobile™ for mobile image sensor
- Low-light photo: up to ISO 3200
- 23mm wide-angle lens F2.0
- SteadyShot™
- Low-light video: ISO 3200
Networks
- GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G)
- UMTS HSPA+ (3G)
- LTE (4G) Cat4/Cat62
Connectivity
- A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)2
- WiFi Miracast
- Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology
- Google Cast
- NFC
- USB Type-C™
Sound
- xLOUD
- Clear Audio+
- Stereo Recording
- Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology, aptX / A2D
Don’t forget to check me up at Android Coliseum! There’s more neat stuff being posted by the crew!
