Sony Xperia XA2 is one of three new midrange smartphones recently unveiled for 2018 by Sony – the others being the Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2. The phone offers a brilliant display, robust rear camera, powerful processor, and fingerprint scanner.
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Sony Xperia XA2 Key Specs & Features
- 5.2-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 CPU with 3GB RAM
- Android 8.0 (Oreo)
- 23MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 4G LTE (up to 600 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3300 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
The Sony Xperia XA2 shows off a clean, cool design. The appearance is somewhat similar to what we saw with previous offerings in the series, but less chunky. The rear of the Sony Xperia XA2 features plastic with metallic touch and it uses metal frames to enhance durability.
On the front, you get a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels. A picture density of 424 ppi holds promise of sharp images and great colours. There is an unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.
Camera
Sony Xperia XA2 has on its rear a robust 23MP camera with Exmor RS sensor. This shooter should provide impressive shots with features such as f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and face or smile detection.
You can record stunning 4K videos with the Sony Xperia XA2 at 30 fps. It records stereo sound with the videos as well. For selfies, there is an 8MP front facing shooter.
Hardware and Software
Performance wise, the Sony Xperia XA2 should not be a slacker. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset paired with an Adreno 510 GPU. RAM of 3GB is a good sign for responsive performance and enjoyable multitasking.
As for internal storage, you get 32 GB. The phone can also take a microSD card with capacity of up to 256 GB. Sony Xperia XA2 boots latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.
Other Specs and Features
Sony adds a fingerprint scanner on the rear, below the primary camera. The Sony Xperia XA2 promises superb mobile download speeds with support for LTE. Connectivity options also include Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, NFC and Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct support.
Juice comes from a respectable 3,300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. The smartphone will be available in single- and double-SIM variants.
Pricing and availability
Sony Xperia XA2 is not yet available in Nigeria, but the smartphone is now available for pre-order on BestBuy.com for $350. It is expected that the Sony Xperia XA2 will begin its global launch on February 16, 2018. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, Sony Xperia XA2 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 125,000 Naira to 150,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia XA2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia XA2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
- GPU: Adreno 510
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Silver, Black, Blue, Pink
- Dimension: 142 x 70 x 9.7 mm
- Weight: 171 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.2 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 23 MP Camera, f/2.0, 24mm, 1/2.3″, 2160p HD Video@30fps, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.4, 1/4″
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: Yes, Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3300 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes (Quick Charge 3.0)
