Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 67 mm (millimeters) 6.7 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.64 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 145 mm (millimeters) 14.5 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.71 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 8 mm (millimeters) 0.8 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 143 g (grams) 0.32 lbs 5.04 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 77.72 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.72 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Golden Pink |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (G3123) |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 800 MHz (G3121) LTE 900 MHz (G3121; G3125) LTE 1800 MHz (G3121; G3125) LTE 2100 MHz (G3121; G3125) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (G3125) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (G3125) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (G3125) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (G3125) LTE 1900 MHz (G3121; G3123) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (G3123) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (G3123) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (G3123) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (G3123; G3125) LTE 700 MHz (B29) (G3123) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (G3123) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 16 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) Primary function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 256 kB + 256 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity that allows caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| GPU clock speed Speed of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 900 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4X |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 1600 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 71.17% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX300 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Pixel size | 1.124 µm (micrometers) 0.001124 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor | 5.64 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 100 - 6400 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 |
| Focal length | 4.27 mm (millimeters) 24.1 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 5488 x 4008 pixels 22 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Hybrid autofocus |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony IMX219PQ Exmor R |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 3.67 x 2.76 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows the use more pixels per unit area, thus increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels. | 1.124 µm (micrometers) 0.001124 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 9.42 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of light sensitivity of the photosensor. A lower value means weaker light sensitivity and vice versa - higher values mean higher light sensitivity, i.e. better ability of the sensor to work in low light conditions. | 100 - 3200 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 2.39 mm (millimeters) 22.55 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.2 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP ( Advanced Audio distribution profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs A list of some of the main audio file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard. | AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) aptX/apt-X eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA ( Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) LDAC DSEE HX DSD |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2300 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 11 hours 12 minutes 11.2 h (hours) 672 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 560 h (hours) 33600 min (minutes) 23.3 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 603 h (hours) 36180 min (minutes) 25.1 days |
| 4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 572 h (hours) 34320 min (minutes) 23.8 days |
| Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 1.5 A (amps) |
| Fast charging technology Fast charging technologies differ from each other in terms of energy efficiency, supported output power, control of the charging process, temperature, etc. The device, battery and charger must be compatible with fast charging technology. | MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0 |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Fast charging Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.57 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 1.79 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value, used in the USA, is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.28 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.1 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
At the 2017 Mobile World Congress, Sony was praised by critics for its Xperia flagship XZ Premium. At the same time, the brand did not forget to present the new device to the world Sony Xperia XA1, as well as its modifications with Plus and Ultra prefixes. These are the successors of the middle series of devices. There are no bright features in the XA1, but in the arsenal of the Japanese manufacturer the device is one of the most balanced in price and technical specifications. Sony review Xperia XA1 will tell you in detail about key features device and its capabilities.
Price list of a new device from the Japanese varies from 17 to 20 thousand rubles depending on the seller. For this money, the buyer gets high performance, a good camera and high-quality assembly in Japanese traditions. The characteristics of the Sony Xperia XA1 are in the table below.
As can be seen from the presented parameters, the device has a complete set wireless interfaces, The Wi-Fi module operates in two bands at the highest speed according to the 802.11ac standard. The device received the prefix DS to its name, which means presence of two SIM cards.
Sony Xperia XA1
Important! Looking ahead, we note that the Sony Xperia XA1 dual has separate slots for SIM and memory cards, that is, it allows you to work in two mobile networks and at the same time expand the main memory. For modern smartphone This is a nice feature.
Design
Mobile devices from Sony can be treated differently. There are ardent fans of the brand, and there are buyers who constantly criticize the company for its high prices. However, it should be noted that from a design point of view the brand has never had problems. These are always beautiful and somewhat strict smartphones. When looking at a shop window with mobile phones Sony equipment immediately catches the eye, but is not always bought.
The design feature of Sony smartphones is characterized by term Loop Surface. If we translate this into Russian, we get a “loop surface.” For Sony Xperia XA1, this means that the metal frames are bent in all directions - towards the display, back, and ends. Despite these curves, the body itself is visually square; sharp corners are another feature of the company.
On a note! An interesting fact is that users often complain in reviews about these sharp corners - they tear their pockets. Despite this, the brand's leaders, and with them the designers, firmly stand their ground and are not going to deviate from the usual form in the near future.
Despite the general similarity of the design of the new device with older devices, the Sony Xperia XA1 DS has a feature - very thin side frames and wide protrusions at the top and bottom. Due to this, the model turned out to be narrow and elongated. It's a little inconvenient, but you just need to get used to the phone. Even though the diagonal is not the smallest, it looks interesting. Rear side of the device – matte and completely non-slippery. But it has a significant drawback: without a case or cover, the device gets scratched very quickly.
The arrangement of elements on the body is quite familiar: the camera, speaker and sensor are located on top. In this case, the speaker is located at the very end, and the latter is its upper limit. The lower indent, almost two centimeters wide, does not have any elements, and only at the very bottom, near the border with the end, is the speaker installed again. Thus, the phone when listening to music through the speakers directs sound towards the user. This is especially pleasant when watching a movie - the sound does not dissipate to the sides.
The control buttons are traditionally touch sensitive. The glass protecting the display rises very slightly above the body, and if you look very closely, you can see small roundness in the 2.5D style.
On the back of the device, the user will only see the camera and flash. They are flush with the back panel and do not protrude at all. The control buttons are located on the right. The power supply, as usual, is round in shape, the volume control is an elongated oval shape. The camera operation button, which is obligatory for Sony, is also located here.
The left side accommodates a SIM card slot, as well as a memory card slot. SIM cards are placed on a pull-out tray. The memory card is immediately inserted into the case. The top end received a headphone jack and a microphone. At the bottom there is a speaker and Type-C with OTG support.
By phone color Sony Xperia XA1 is available in four variants: pink, gold, black, white. At the same time, the device is the same color on all sides, and what’s nice is that for each color the corresponding color design of the main theme is selected. This makes the device image completely complete. There are no nuances regarding the assembly. The phone is strong and reliable.
The diagonal of the model is 5 inches. Formally, the surface can be classified as 2.5D glass, but, as mentioned above, the slope is very small and almost unnoticeable. The device is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Yes effective anti-reflective coating. Traditionally, IPS matrices have wide viewing angles, and unlike inexpensive matrices, colors are not inverted here. For such a diagonal, the resolution is not the highest - HD, but the device has image enhancement technology, for which Sony for some reason did not come up with a name. The picture on the screen turns out really good, and even in comparison with some FHD phones there is not much difference felt. In addition, the model has a good color reserve, adequate automatic brightness adjustment, and a high-quality oleophobic coating. There are no complaints about the display.
On a note! The touch is designed for 4 touches. This, of course, is not 10 like the Chinese, but it’s difficult to come up with a task in which you need to touch the screen with all fingers of both hands, so there are no questions about the sensor.
The Sony Xperia XA1 camera is represented by a wide-angle front sensor of 8 megapixels, as well as a main matrix of 23 megapixels with 5x zoom and hybrid autofocus.
Regarding the front camera, it can be noted high-quality shooting with good brightness. In the corners, the image does not lose color and accuracy, as sometimes happens with matrices with wide image capture. The selfie camera's light sensitivity is ISO 3200.
The rear matrix also has wide image capture angle. The maximum photosensitivity is 6400, but for manual settings only 3200 available. Yes electronic stabilization using proprietary technology, in most situations she shows herself with dignity. The camera takes high-quality pictures. The noise reduction technology works at night, sometimes it is too intrusive, but the pictures come out good. For its price, there are no questions about the camera. Big photo buffs will probably find some flaws, but for the vast majority of users it will be excellent.
Regarding the camera controls, it must be emphasized that they are not the most convenient, since all the settings are scattered in different corners of the display, but long-time Sony users will not find this any problem.
Important! There are manual and automatic modes. An interesting mode is augmented reality, when the existing image can be supplemented with various objects from the library. Separately, you can download different goodies for the camera, if necessary.
The device can shoot video in FHD. Unfortunately, the device decided not to shoot in 4K and slow-mo mode with 960 fps, which are present in expensive devices of the brand. But this phone costs less, so you shouldn’t be surprised. According to the picture in the video, the device is not the best. There is some vagueness, but the sound is recorded well - the noise reduction system is working.
Smartphone at work
The Sony Xperia XA1 dual (G3112) smartphone runs on an eight-core Helio P20 processor. This is a 2016 solution that was developed for devices in the mid-price segment. Shows itself quite well. Gains in tests about 60 thousand points. Games launch without any problems. Performance and multitasking high level. The device memory is represented by 3 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of main storage. Of these, 1.7 and 23 gigabytes are available to the user, respectively.
Important! The main memory can be expanded with a memory card. If you format it on your phone, then some applications can be transferred to this medium. The device also supports OTG, that is, it understands flash drives connected via a USB adapter.
The device operates in LTE networks and supports all possible standards. However, sometimes the device does not catch the network very confidently and may show fewer connection sticks than smartphones from other brands. This does not interfere with life too much, but it seems that the radio module of the phone is a little lost. This is enough standard problem for Sony, so it’s impossible to call the XA1 only a minus.
There is only one radio module in the phone, but both SIM cards can work in LTE networks simultaneously. This is a good plus for the device. There are no questions regarding the operation of the other interfaces. Wi-Fi supports two bands, NFC allows you to work with travel documents, not to mention paying with a smartphone, Bluetooth provides a fast connection with peripherals.
In terms of battery, the phone is clearly inferior to its competitors. Its reserve is very small, especially considering the chipset from MediaTek, which has never been famous for energy efficiency. As a result, the device will allow you to enjoy the gameplay for four hours, you can read for thirteen hours, and watch movies for about nine hours. Total phone is enough for a working day. The downside is that the device does not support fast or accelerated charging and will reach full capacity in almost three hours.
Conclusion
Sony Xperia XA1 is a fairly good representative in the mid-price segment. It has a couple of drawbacks - the lack of a finger scanner and not the highest autonomy, but in other respects the device shows decent results. Its price in Russia is on average about 20 thousand, and for a Japanese with such parameters this is very pleasant. The ratio of price and characteristics attracts even those customers who are skeptical about this brand. Considering that not everyone usually likes Sony phones, the XA1 is clearly a step in the right direction to capture the market.
Sony Xperia XA1
One of three smartphones presented at IFA 2017. A mid-segment model with seemingly ordinary characteristics, but with a number of small but pleasant features and features.
Characteristics
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 155 x 75 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 189 grams |
| Housing materials | Plastic cover, aluminum edges |
| Screen diagonal | 5.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Matrix type | IPS |
| Protective covering | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Oleophobic coating | Eat |
| Net | 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 3G: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 4G: b3/b7/b20/b38 LTE cat.6 Dual SIM cards, non-hybrid slot |
| Platform | MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex A53 and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex A53) |
| Video accelerator | Mali-T880MP2 |
| Inner memory | 32 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, separate |
| WiFi | Yes, b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| NFC | Eat |
| Main camera | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Front-camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm, autofocus |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity sensor, light sensor, compass |
| Battery | 3430 mAh |
| Price | 20,000 rubles |
Equipment
- Smartphone
- Charger
- PC cable (also part of the charger)
Appearance and materials
From a design point of view, we have a typical Sony Style: sharp corners, strict appearance, large frames on top and bottom. The smartphone is sold in four colors: pink, gold, blue and black. It was the last one that was on my test.
The back cover is made of matte practical plastic. In the black version, stains and fingerprints are noticeable at a certain angle; let me assume that on lighter cases all this is not visible.
The top and bottom ends are also plastic, but the side edges are made of aluminum.
Control elements, assembly
Above the display you can see the front camera eye, light and proximity sensors, a speaker grille, and an indicator light.
On the right side there is a power button, a volume rocker and a camera key. The button contains a fingerprint scanner, so it is slightly recessed into the body. Placing the scanner on the side allows you to save space under the screen and simplifies the unlocking process, because your finger immediately rests on the scanner, but if you need to view information from the lock screen, this will be problematic, because when touched, the display will immediately unlock.
On the left there is a tray for two nanoSIM cards and a slot for a memory card. Important: the slot and tray are not combined, this is rarely seen these days.
At the bottom there is a Type C port and an external speaker, and at the top there is a mini-jack and a second microphone.
Over the course of a month of use, I did not have any problems with the assembly, the device does not creak, does not play, and there are no gaps.
Dimensions
I always like to call the design of Sony smartphones strict and light. From the renderings and photographs, one gets the feeling that the devices are thin and light. Unfortunately, these descriptions have nothing to do with the XA1 Plus. The smartphone is thick and heavy, but it is completely unclear what this is connected with; pay attention to the competitors in the table, each of them is thinner and lighter, while the XA1 Plus has the smallest battery capacity. After the same XZ1, the XA1 Plus feels completely different. I know that there are people who like to feel the heaviness of a smartphone in their hands, but I’m not one of them, so I’ll attribute the dimensions to the disadvantages of the model.
Compared to Apple iPhone 7Plus
Screen
The smartphone uses a high-quality display: it has good viewing angles, there is no air gap, color rendition is close to natural, and the brightness range is above average. I liked the good oleophobic coating and high screen resolution. Automatic brightness works too aggressively, you have to manually adjust it.
Separately, I would like to note the small side frames around the display; it feels as if the glass is bending a little at the edges, literally just a little, but the perception of the frames is completely different because of this.
But the top and bottom frames, traditionally for Sony, are large. Some people may not like it, but I didn’t feel any particular discomfort during use.
Despite the large diagonal, the smartphone has a rather large interface. I would attribute this to the disadvantages of the model, but, fortunately, you can change the scaling and size of elements in the settings.
Sony traditionally delights with the opportunity fine tuning display. You can change the white balance yourself and choose one of three color presets.
operating system
The smartphone works under Android control 7.0 and the proprietary Xperia UI shell. Sony has plans to update it to 8.0, but for now the current firmware works on the “seven”.
Xperia UI very carefully changes the interface of stock Android, while not significantly modifying its appearance. I like this approach. Just recently we released detailed review Xperia UI, be sure to read it if you want to learn more about the smartphone.
Performance
The performance of the device, in my opinion, is the second weak point of the smartphone (after dimensions). I tested a number of models with FHD resolution running on Helio P20, and, in theory, this chipset should support FHD perfectly, but on the XA1 Plus there is a slight stutter when scrolling the interface. This applies to both desktops and the browser with third party applications. Let me suggest that the issue is more likely to be a lack of optimization than a lack of power on the Helio P20. By the way, at your request, I am now running an additional test for RAM speed. His results are below.
Autonomous operation
As I wrote above, the battery capacity with such a thickness and weight of the smartphone is surprising. However, let's not judge a book by its cover and look at the test results. And they, in general, are not bad: 10 hours in video mode, and 2% background discharge per night. Let us add to this that when everyday use you can count on 4-5 hours of display on, and we get a pretty good picture.
By the way, the smartphone supports fast charging using MediaTek Pump Express+ 2.0 technology; the smartphone is fully charged in about 80-85 minutes.
Camera
Daytime photos on a smartphone turn out quite well, but artificial lighting and night photography are much more difficult for it. Keep in mind that shots in this light will be either blurry or noisy. At night, the picture also turns out to be overexposed, due to manual mode reduce brightness.
Video shooting is typical for this price segment, but the selfie camera was pleased with the presence of autofocus. Examples of pictures are below.
Wireless interfaces
But in terms of wireless interfaces, Sony can only be praised. Firstly, the smartphone supports the aptX codec, secondly, it has separate slots for memory cards and SIM cards, and thirdly, it has a full-fledged NFC module, which is rare for this price segment.
Conclusion
I had no complaints about the quality of speech transmission; you and your interlocutor can hear each other perfectly. The external speaker is mono, but still loud enough, you're unlikely to miss it incoming call or notification.
At retail, the Xperia XA1 Plus costs 20 thousand rubles. For this money, the device turned out to be somewhat contradictory. On the one hand, it has many advantages: good operating time, Type C port, NFC support, aptX wireless codec, high-quality display, separate slots for SIM cards and memory cards. On the other hand, there are also plenty of disadvantages: a thick and heavy body, average performance, and a not-so-good camera.
In the segment up to 20 thousand, XA1 Plus has many competitors from Chinese companies, here and regular smartphones and newfangled full-screen ones. True, half of them do not have a Type C port and almost none have an NFC module.
But the Chinese are not the only competitors for the XA1 Plus. It is worth highlighting Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 - a strong Korean opponent. J7 2017 also has an NFC module, better camera, and the only downside is the microUSB port. And even with the trump card XA1 Plus, a separate slot for SIM and microSD, Samsung responds in kind.
And what is the end result? If you need a combination of NFC + Type C + separate slot + almost stock Android, while the dimensions and camera do not play a key role, then you should look towards the XA1 Plus. As soon as priorities shift, strong competitors immediately appear in in the form of Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and Meizu.
In fact, Sony did almost everything perfectly, I would have worked a little on the dimensions and performance (I would have taken the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625), and it would have been an excellent device. Especially for geeks who so value all these little things like NFC, Type C and separate slots.
Hero this review became a smartphone from the famous manufacturer Sony. The Xperia XA1 Dual model is the second copy in the XA line. It was presented in 2017. Unlike its predecessor, it has characteristics that correspond to the middle segment. But let’s look at which ones exactly in detail.
Appearance, controls, dimensions
Buyers are presented with several options for the Sony Xperia XA1 Dual: white, gold, black and pink. The case has a clear rectangular shape with rough corners, which is quite consistent with the style of this brand. The top and bottom ends have a chrome finish, thanks to which attention is focused on the small thickness. The dimensions of the gadget are 145 × 67 × 8 mm. Most of the body is made of plastic, but the “sides” have a metal finish.
Users responded enthusiastically to the presence of an oleophobic coating. Now there is no need to constantly wipe the screen. Back panel has a matte surface. Unfortunately, there are always fingerprints on it, which can only be dealt with by putting on a case.
As for the functional elements, they are all located in the usual places, so there is no need to dwell on them in detail.
Screen and camera features
The middle segment corresponds to the XA1 Dual. For operation, the gadget has a five-inch diagonal screen. It is based on an IPS matrix. The colors on the display are displayed realistically and the viewing angles are wide. When you tilt your smartphone, you may notice a decrease in contrast and brightness. The pixel density (294 ppi) is enough to avoid seeing “squares” on the screen. Resolution - HD.
Particularly noteworthy is the main camera, which features a 23-megapixel Exmor RS™ sensor. Hybrid autofocus. There is a quick start option. Wide angle lens. High-quality pictures taken by the main camera are obtained even in poor lighting (ISO 6400). To get closer to the subject, a five-fold zoom is provided.
The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. It is based on the Exmor R sensor. The pictures are obtained good quality even in low light conditions.
Sony Xperia XA1 Dual: Performance Specifications
The “heart” of the smartphone is the powerful Helio P20 chipset TM MediaTek. It is based on Cortex-A53 computing elements. There are eight of them installed in total. The platform operates as a 4*4 type. The first half of the cores is capable of accelerating to 2300 MHz, the second operates at a lower frequency - 1600 MHz. There should be no problems with displaying graphics, since the device has a Mali-T880MP2 video card installed.
The gadget's power is enough to perform all tasks, without exception. Even “heavy” games run without problems. Of course, the amount of RAM plays a big role in performance. The developers installed 3Gb, which by modern standards is quite consistent with the middle segment. The size of the built-in memory is 32Gb. About 10 are occupied by the system. If the remaining is not enough, you can use an external drive.
The device is running the latest version of the OS. The seventh "Android" is supplemented with proprietary Sony interface. There are practically no pronounced differences between the “pure” operating system and the shell, with the exception of some “tricks”. For example, unlocking is carried out by swiping up or to the left, the search for programs is started by swiping down.
Battery life
An important criterion for a mobile device is timing battery life. In this matter Sony specifications The Xperia XA1 Dual is hardly impressive. The battery installed in the phone has a small capacity. Unfortunately, only 2300 mAh is provided for everything. Accordingly, there is no point in expecting high results. With an average load, you can count on no more than 20-24 hours. If you put your smartphone in austerity mode, you can increase the battery life to two days.
Sony Xperia XA1 Dual: reviews
This model went on sale only in 2017, but users have already identified the strengths and weaknesses of the smartphone. The advantages definitely include an excellent display, original design, quality of materials used, body assembly and, of course, the main camera.
There were also shortcomings in the Sony Xperia XA1 Dual. The battery characteristics are quite weak for such a “filling”. IN large quantities reviews say that after a few months of use, the sensor around the edges stops working. Many also noticed that the device really lacks a fingerprint scanner.
Sony Xperia XA1 – new model middle class, presented at MWC 2017 and being the most inexpensive option among the new products. In shaping the appearance Sony smartphone They applied the design concept of Loop Surface, and in comparison with its predecessor Xperia XA, the new product turned out to be more brutal and already corresponds to the features of the new flagship. Representatives of the company noted that the smartphone carries a flagship design and functions. But some technical parameters could be better even within its price segment. Overall, the model is worthy of attention.
Personally, I am very impressed by the appearance of the smartphone; it is definitely impossible to confuse the hand of the designers of which company was involved. Thin side frames add even more sophistication, which cannot be said about the margins at the bottom and top.
The side panels are aluminum and, despite the predominance of plastic in the case, the smartphone does not feel like cheap plastic to the touch, but rather a completely monolithic block that is pleasant to the touch. The manufacturer didn’t deprive you of an abundance of body colors: there are gold, white, black and pink options to choose from.
The Xperia XA1 screen was the same as its predecessor - 5-inch IPS matrix, covered with Gorilla Glass with an olephobic coating, but its resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels (HD). Pixelation is not noticeable if you pay attention to it. Some will consider this resolution normal, but in our humble opinion, a Full HD matrix would be much more appropriate and attractive.
The Helio P20 chipset from MediaTek will carry all the functional luggage: 8 Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of up to 2.3 GHz and Mali-T880 MP2 video. I’m glad that they weren’t deprived of memory - the RAM capacity is 3 GB, while the internal storage is 32 GB with the ability to use microSD cards up to 256 GB. They did not change the battery capacity - still the same 2300 mAh, and this adds a note of disappointment. Of course, the improved energy efficiency of the chipset and the low screen resolution should help moderate battery consumption, but I don’t think we should expect outstanding battery life. The presence of a software solution for battery-friendly Qnovo Adaptive Charging and support for fast charging MediaTek PumpExpress 2.0 is noted. It is important to note that the model received a USB 2.0 connector in Type-C format. It is worth noting that only the Sony Xperia XA1 Dual SIM version will officially be released on the Russian market.
What used to be flagship is now quietly used in mid-range models. Here we are talking about the main camera, which migrated to the new Sony Xperia Z5 - a 23-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor with hybrid autofocus, a quick camera launch function from a button, a wide-angle lens with an f/2.0 aperture. It will be interesting to look at the optimization of the software and whether Sony was able to improve the quality in comparison with the same Z5.
Selfie lovers won't be disappointed by the 8-megapixel camera either. front camera, which is already familiar and does its job well. Well, you can see more detailed parameters of the Sony Xperia XA1 below:
- Physical dimensions: 145 x 67 x 8 mm, 143 grams
- Display technologies: 5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi
- Main camera: 23-megapixel 1/2.3” ExmorRS sensor, wide-angle lens with f/2.0 aperture, hybrid autofocus, Steady Shot stabilization
- Front camera: 8-megapixel 1/4” Exmor R sensor, wide-angle lens with f/2.0 aperture
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio P20 with 8-core processor up to 2.3 GHz and Mali-T880 MP2 video chip
- RAM: 3 GB
- Internal memory: 32 GB, microSD slot (cards up to 256 GB)
- Battery: built-in, 2300 mAh, fast charging MediaTek PumpExpress 2.0, STAMINA, Qnovo
- Connections: A-GPS and GLONASS, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB connector Type-C 2.0
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/LTE cat6
- Audio: Clear Audio+, S-Force Front Surround
- Version for one and two SIM cards nanoSIM format
- Android 7.0 out of the box