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Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Specifications

Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Xperia Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755 8 x 2 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Display
6.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
202 g ( = 7.13 oz / 0.45 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
500 Euro

 

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Average Score: 74.33% - average
Average of 6 scores (from 21 reviews)
price: 74%, performance: 68%, features: 73%, display: 86% mobility: 68%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 65%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Review: Phone Shines With 21MP Camera & 6-inch HD Display
Source: Mobile and Apps English Archive.org version
Summing up, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is really not a budget phone with its ultimate camera and huge display. Though we are disappointed with RAM, the processor is very powerful. Additionally, it will become more usable after Nougat 7.0 update.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2016
The familiar power and style but in different size
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Xperia XA Ultra will definitely appeal to selfie fans with its 16MP front camera accompanied by an LED flash, Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0 aperture, and even OIS. All this is a significant prerequisite for awesome selfies, even at low light. If you are still wondering whether a 6-inch model is too big, we can add that it has almost no side screen bezels, and its profile is relatively thin (8.4 mm). Undoubtedly, all these features contribute to the better grip (if we can call it so). The smartphone does not excell in terms of battery, as the component may have been bigger, but the quick charging feature and power saving modes can compesnate for this to a certain extent.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2016
75% Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
Packed with decent power, a surprisingly good battery life and a great front camera, I would recommend the Sony Xperia XA Ultra to anyone who is on the lookout for a decent phone within a tight budget. Just trust us and dont opt for the Lime Gold color scheme. Go for the black, white or even silver.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% performance: 65% features: 65% workmanship: 70%
Sony Xperia XA Ultra Quick Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
The Xperia XA Ultra sets a good balance of beauty and performance. It’s got its own share of hits and misses, though more of the former than the latter. The improved design, generous display size and intriguing selfie camera will attract a lot of Sony fans.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/25/2016
Bigger Screen, Better Performance?
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
You’ve always let us know loud and clear what you guys thought about the pricing on Sony smartphones. The Xperia XA Ultra comes in at Php 19,990 and we can’t imagine that the lot of you will be happy with the price tag, but it is priced competitively against other mid-range, big-screen phones in the market . The 6-inch mid-ranged phablet makes a compelling case for itself and could merit some consideration if it’s within your budget.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/25/2016
High on camera specs, battery life
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
I usually think Sony phones are a bit overpriced, like most of big brands out there. However, the Xperia XA Ultra seems a value buy for those who consider the camera, screen and battery as their main priorities. There might be other phones that do better on sheer performance in this range, but they would have had to cut corners on the other three fronts. Sony might just be able to tap into a niche market here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/16/2016
Sony Xperia XA Ultra review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
Sony almost seems uncomfortable with how good its midrange offerings are. Yes, the Xperia Z series was awesome, but it's gone now and the Xperia X got a lukewarm reception. Yet Sony keeps putting up the image of a premium maker, with the low and midrange almost as an afterthought. Well, we loved the Xperia XA looks (much more than we did the X) and we've grown quite fond of the Xperia XA Ultra too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2016
75% Sony Xperia XA Ultra Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
So far with the Xperia X line, Sony has demonstrated great insensitivity to market realities—realities that doomed pretty much the entire line before it was even ready for game time. Perhaps not dead on arrival, but close. This makes the Xperia XA Ultra all the more of a pleasant surprise, as it's the one device from the new series that is positioned in a price tier that is neither overcrowded, nor incredibly competitive. So long as you're looking for a reaaally big smartphone, there are very few contenders for the Ultra's crown in the $350 to $400 bracket—and even beyond that.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
Sony Xperia XA Ultra hands-on
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra doesn't have a main camera, it has two main cameras. But not in the way the Huawei P9 has two cameras on the back, no. The Xperia XA Ultra has a main camera on the back, and another main camera up front. And looking at the specsheet, we can see how this may be right.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2016
Hands on: Sony Xperia XA Ultra review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a phone that will live and die by its price - there's clearly a new wave of handsets coming from the Japanese brand under the 'X' moniker, and this is the big-screen, youth-oriented model that would previously have sat in the 'C' or 'M' lines. Whether this replaces those ranges or sits alongside remains to be seen - but without things like the USB Type C connector that's coming in a lot of flagship phones, there's definitely room for improvement here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2016
مميزات و عيوب موبايل سوني اكسبيريا اكس ايه الترا
Source: Review Zat English Archive.org version
يعتبر موبايل سوني اكس ايه الترا افضل موبايل "سيلفي" اطلقته شركة سوني حتى الان و افضل موبايل لتصوير سيلفي متوفر حالياً في الاسواق، حيث يأتي الموبايل بكاميرا امامية 16 ميجابكسل بتقنية OIS لتثبيت الصور ، تابع معنا للتعرف على أهم مميزات و عيوب موبايل سوني XA
Positive: Good cameras; large screen; decent hardware; excellent display. Negative: Short battery life; no fingerprint sensor; unsupport waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2016

Foreign Reviews

Sony Xperia XA Ultra [Análise]
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance; quality cameras; waterproof; decent cameras; long battery life. Negative: No fingerprint sensor; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/15/2016
83% Recensione Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Source: Megapk Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85%
60% Sony Xperia Xa Ultra Recensione: Fotocamera Nella Media E Batteria Performante
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Recensione Sony Xperia XA Ultra: quando grosso è bello
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 78% display: 87% mobility: 85% workmanship: 82% ergonomy: 65%
Prise en main du Sony Xperia XA Ultra : de bonnes intentions, mais une ambition pas toujours assumée
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent cameras; decent speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2016
Test, recenzja, opinia – Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3212) – WIELKI potencjał, ale i DUŻY fotograficzny poślizg
Source: 90 Sekund Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent performance. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2016
73% Sony Xperia XA Ultra Özellikleri İnceleme
Source: Webriyota.com TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 70% mobility: 35% workmanship: 95%
Обзор Sony Xperia XA Ultra: мастер ночного автопортрета
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; large screen; decent cameras; useful NFC interface; support fast charge. Negative: Average hardware; short battery life; no fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2016
Sony Xperia XA Ultra - Обзор фаблета для любителей селфи
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; beautiful design; quality display. Negative: Mediocre cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2016
Recenze Sony Xperia XA Ultra: kyklop bez konkurence
Source: Mobilenet.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant appearance; good design; small size. Negative: Relatively heavy weight; mediocre cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2016

Comment

Model: The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a smartphone with high-end hardware specification for heavy users. It features a 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 octa core CPU with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, and a Mali-T860MP2 GPU. Its MicroSD dedicated card slot supports up to 256GB external memory. Its 6.0 inch capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~367 ppi pixel density) supports multi-touch input with up to 4 fingers and is protected by scratch-resistant glass.

For camera, it features a 21.5 MP primary camera with phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1/2.4" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR and panorama function, which is capable to capture 1080p videos at 30 fps with HDR. The secondary 16 MP camera with 1/2.6" sensor size, autofocus, optical image stabilization and LED flash is capable of recording 1080p videos, too. The Sony Xperia XA Ultra features a non-removable lithium ion battery rated at 2700 mAh, which delivers up to 708 hours stand-by time, up to 12 hours talktime on 3G and up to 65 hours music playback. For wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, NFC and FM Radio.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Helio P10 MT6755: ARM-based octa core SoC (8x Cortex-A53) with 64 Bit support and a clock rate of up to 2 GHz per core.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.00":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.


74.33%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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Stefan Hinum, 2016-06- 1 (Update: 2016-06- 1)