The
XPERIA XA1 from Sony is one of our low-priced mobile phones again in the year
2018, which offers a good price-performance ratio thanks to its slim design,
its respectable specifications and its reliable camera technology. We still
love this budget blower a year after its launch, though it has been somewhat
overshadowed by the fresh new XPERIA XA2. Here's our long-term XPERIA XA1 test,
so you can see if it's worth your money. The original XPERIA XA had a serious
promise when Sony introduced it in 2016. We loved this gorgeous edge-to-edge
design that has even enhanced the look and feel of Sony's higher-end devices.
The display was good for the money and the Japanese giant again delivered the
front of the camera. Unfortunately, the XA was also affected by the sluggish
performance and battery life.
With
the XPERIA XA1, Sony has made a fast-forward to 2017, with an affordable, but
still first-class handset. This time the result was a great success. The
performance is much quieter, while you do not have to return to the next outlet
after a long day. And best of all, the brilliant 23 megapixel camera is a rival
to any other midrange snapper. Of course, the XA1 has just succeeded with the
shiny new XPERIA XA2. Sony's latest low-cost smartphone offers a range of
updates, including a more powerful Snapdragon chipset. Do not forget the XPERIA
XA1 just because it's older. This handset is a portable buddy even for
demanding users. Thanks to the new model, it is now available at a reduced
price of less than £ 200.
The
XPERIA XA1 features a 5-inch IPS screen that produces stunningly vivid images.
Especially with activated super-Vivid mode. Place the Sony Sony phone next to
Google's Pixel 2, which costs a lot more, and the XA1 actually offers brighter
colors, even if the resolution of 720p means images will not look so sharp.
Visibility is never a problem at maximum brightness. This is an extremely
powerful panel, which means you will not blink when you are in the sun.
Unfortunately, there is no night mode to filter out blue light and make it easy
to see if you browse Facebook in bed. This 32 GB of storage space filled up
quickly, although Sony's memory cleaner occasionally helps empty the cache. In
addition, it is always possible to use the microSD memory card slot.
The
XPERIA XA1's 5-inch display fully protects the side bezels, providing a very
clean edge-to-edge finish. That makes it refreshingly comfortable, especially
compared to the 5.5-inch and even 6-inch phones of late. One-handed operation
is fine, even if the rather bulky panels above and below the screen in the way.
In this area, the XPERIA XA2 definitely offers a serious upgrade. From a mile,
you can certainly see that the XPERIA XA1 is a Sony mobile phone that has the
same iconic aesthetics as the higher-end devices.
Although
it shakes a simple Mediatek P20 chipset, the XPERIA XA1 has performed well in
long-term use. This is undoubtedly supported by the 3GB of RAM that is at least
a minimum for an Android handset these days. Of course you still see occasional
stuttering, mostly when switching between apps. However, we are impressed that
the latest games like PUBG still play at a respectable frame rate - albeit with
little detail and occasional stuttering here and there. The life of the battery
has not dropped. We still have a good life between charges, as long as the XA1
is not hammered with non-stop games or video streaming. This may be due to the
intelligent Qnovo battery, which prevents overcharging the phone and may cause
damage. Either way, we are more than satisfied.
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