The
Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra released in May 2017 is a prime example. With a 6-inch
display, it can hardly be considered as petite, and unlike some recent
releases, it does not hide this size behind a trendy aspect ratio or minimal
aperture. This super heavyweight smartphone offers a great screen, an
interesting camera and a reliable, solid battery life in a wallet-friendly
range. But with cheaper competitors offering more for less money, a better
value can be found elsewhere.
Key Features:
The
Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has almost everything you need. The screen takes up
almost the entire device, which justifies its entire existence, and it is a
very pleasant 6-inch IPS LCD screen. It has a resolution of 1080p, good color
and no reduction in brightness or saturation at odd angles. However, it's not
AMOLED, which is a shame for the price, and pixel junkies have to look
elsewhere for their pixel-per-inch binge, as there is no QHD quality here.
In
general, we found that the screen was sharp enough, with the relatively reduced
resolution contributing to improved battery life and gaming performance.
Another interesting addition is the 23MP Rear Snapper. The megapixel wars are
long gone, but Sony is still looking for as many pixels as possible in a
smaller and smaller sensor size and the XA1 Ultra is packed. A whole range of
fancy camera technology has been inherited from the previous generation of 'X'
flagships, though only time determines if this translates into a real
difference in performance. A less eye-catching gimmick, but more importantly,
is the inclusion of the Qnovo Smart Battery technology.
Design and Display:
The
Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra is positively retro. The screen is of course massive - a
6-inch panel that dominates the front of the unit. What sets it apart is the
use of irises. Great, both up and down, with the sides blissful and free.
Nevertheless, the one-hand use with 165 mm height and 188 g is surprisingly
easy, even if occasionally still a few acrobatics skills are required. This is
a device that incorporates ergonomics at every stage of the design to ensure an
even balance in the hand.
The
back of the handset is coated with aluminum, which feels very cool and has a
correspondingly high quality. Everything has a calming weight, and the device
feels as if it might require a knock or two and go on. The "loop"
design, for which Sony is making great efforts, can also be seen from above and
below. This gives this phone a special touch in a sea of cookie cutters
"try hard" designs. Since the front is dominated by the display, it
also offers space for a call speaker, a forward-looking flash and a selfie
camera. On the right side are the power buttons on the volume rocker and
Hallelujah a two-step shutter. On the top there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, on the
bottom there is a speaker and a USB-C port. The left socket is completely
flush.
The
display itself is a cracker. For an IPS panel, it has excellent contrast and
fairly good readability in the sunlight, which is supported not least by a
strong maximum brightness. The backlight is uniform and there is no color
shift, although it has a somewhat cool color cast, as typical for IPS, As with
Sony phones, this color contrast can be changed using the Display Calibration
Tool built into the Settings menu. But for most, this screen is good enough and
it's certainly a pleasure to watch movies and play games. It must be said that
although the feel of the device is pleasurable, the attention paid to trimming
the side panels could be extended up and down. At the moment this is a step in
the hand of holding a slag block. Here it is hoped that the next repetition
will lose a few pounds and a little bit in height.
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