Sony xperia xa camera comparison. Comparison of cameras Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X

Xiaomi smartphones are more and more “stepping on the heels” of flagships from famous brands and all this thanks to their low price. Some users, when choosing a phone from the middle price category, probably wonder what to choose. Let's make a comparison and analogy between two interesting devices and identify their pros and cons.

Sony Xperia XA1

Design

Maintained in the same style as the previous models of the manufacturer. The base of the case is made of high quality matte plastic, the ends are metal. Body colors: white, black, pink, gold.

Performance

The model received a decent filling. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 with Sony's own skin. Here stands the MediaTek Helio P20. The graphics are accelerated by a Mali T880 GPU and 3GB of RAM, which translates into decent performance. The interface works smartly, applications start without lags, games are played.

Screen

The screen size with HD resolution is 5 inches. The IPS-matrix gives a clear image, a picture in warm colors, maximum brightness. A good viewing angle and an intuitive interface for managing settings add to the pluses.

Camera

The real "breakthrough" in this model is the 23 MP camera. The video camera has a maximum Full HD resolution and a recording speed of 30 frames per second. In sufficient light, the pictures are very rich and sharp. The camera is very good, but there is a caveat - the rendering of photos is delayed.

Sound

The device is equipped with a loud multimedia speaker, but it lacks the concept of "bass". To hear the true Sony sound, it's ideal to use their headphones.
Battery life The 2300 mAh battery charges up to 100% in 2 hours. Without additional recharging, the smartphone plays videos for about 5 hours in a row, 3D games work for about 4 hours. Average mode - about 12 hours.

TOTAL

• A very good combination of "filling" and high screen resolution
• Camcorder with maximum Full HD resolution and recording speed of 30 frames per second
• Sony Signature Balanced Sound
• Unique design
• NFC module

Flaws:

• There is no fingerprint scanner, which has long been present in smartphones of a lower class
• Photos take longer to open
• Battery life

Xperia XA1 on video:

Xiaomi Mi A1

Appearance

Very similar to the iPhone 7 Plus. The design is familiar, but not yet boring, completely repeats the previous model. The body is metal. The smartphone is ergonomic, the rounded edges do not cut the hand. The case is not easily soiled - even in the black model. Colors: black, gold, pink.

Performance

This is Xiaomi's first pure Android smartphone. The Snapdragon 625 processor, the Adreno 506 video accelerator and 4 GB of RAM - this set is good for games and video files.
In "heavy" games, such as "World of Tanks", the quality of the graphics is slightly reduced.

Screen

A very successful solution in this model is a 5.5-inch screen with Full HD resolution. It is protected by lightweight and durable Gorilla Glass. The colors are not distorted, not inverted, the brightness is enough.

Camera

Of particular interest is the dual 12-megapixel camera with 4K video recording at 30 fps. For this money, the smartphone really takes good pictures, good portraits. The selfie camera has a moderately wide capture angle and does a good job with its function.

Sound

The smartphone has a loud external speaker, while the sound is loud and clear. Distortion at maximum volume is also not observed.

Battery life

The rechargeable battery with a capacity of 3080 mAh with the help of new technology is able to lower its temperature by 2 degrees. As a result, the smartphone gets an extra day and a half of good work or 6 hours of watching Full HD video. In an average usage scenario, the device lasts about a day. Charging time - 1 hour 40 minutes.

TOTAL

• One of the leaders in the middle price class in terms of price-quality ratio
• Daytime shooting quality
• Good headphone sound and volume headroom
• The presence of a portrait mode and 2x optical zoom without loss of quality
• Battery life

In comparison with its "classmates", for example, the Samsung Galaxy A3, the camera looks better. But when shooting in low light, the Sony falls a bit behind. Applied tasks such as capturing text or tourist attractions in the daytime, it handles. And for a full replacement of a compact camera, there are more expensive smartphones. The same Xperia X, for example.

Secretive nature

But with the performance testing of the Xperia XA, there were certain difficulties. It seems that Sony has blocked Geekbench and a number of other benchmarks from working. Only the 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited package, which measures the performance in games, was fully managed. However, we already know what MediaTek Helio P10 is - there are several models on the market using this platform. Mostly, however, Chinese - like Oppo R9 or Meizu M3 Note. The central processor uses 8 cores, clocked at 2 GHz, and the Mali-T860MP2 chip is responsible for graphics acceleration. Regardless of which version of the Xperia XA you choose (with one or two SIM cards), the smartphone will have 2 gigabytes of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage. In a word, it will be difficult to do without a microSD card. But let me remind you that in the Xperia XA Dual you can install both two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.

Alternative namesG3421
G3423
SM11LG3221
G3223H3311
H3321
H4311
H4331

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.

Width	75 mm 7.5 cm 0.25 ft 2.95 in	79 mm 7.9 cm 0.26 ft 3.11 in	78 mm 7.8 cm 0.26 ft 3.07 in
Height	155 mm 15.5 cm 0.51 ft 6.1 in	165 mm 16.5 cm 0.54 ft 6.5 in	150 mm 15 cm 0.49 ft 5.91 in
Thickness	8.7 mm 0.87 cm 0.03 ft 0.34 in	8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.03 ft 0.32 in	9.8 mm 0.98 cm 0.03 ft 0.39 in
Weight	189 g 0.42 lbs 6.67 oz	188 g 0.41 lbs 6.63 oz	178 g 0.39 lbs 6.28 oz
Volume	101.14 cm³ 6.14 in³	105.58 cm³ 6.41 in³	114.66 cm³ 6.96 in³
Colors	Black Golden Blue	Black White Golden Pink	Black Pink Golden
Materials for the manufacture of the case	Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate	Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate	Polycarbonate

SIM card

A 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 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (G3223)	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)	LTE 850 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 800 MHz (G3221) LTE 900 MHz (G3221) LTE 1800 MHz (G3221) LTE 2100 MHz (G3221) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (G3223) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (G3223) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (G3223) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (G3223) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (G3223) LTE 700 MHz (B29) (G3223)	LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28)

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

Operating system (OS)

Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Android 7.0 Nougat

Android 7.1.1 Nougat

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on Chip)	MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757)	MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757)	MediaTek MT6737T
Technological process	16 nm	16 nm	28 nm
Processor (CPU)		4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size	64 bit	64 bit	64 bit
Instruction set architecture	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A
Level 1 cache (L1)	256 kB + 256 kB	256 kB + 256 kB	32 kB + 32 kB
L2 cache	2048 kB 2 MB	2048 kB 2 MB	512 KB 0.5 MB
Number of processor cores	8	8	4
CPU clock speed	2300 MHz	2300 MHz	1450 MHz
Graphics processing unit (GPU)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2	ARM Mali-T880 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Number of GPU cores	2	2	2
GPU clock speed	900 MHz	900 MHz	450 MHz
The amount of random access memory (RAM)	3 GB 4 GB	4 GB	3 GB
Memory type (RAM)	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels	Two-channel	Two-channel	Single channel
RAM frequency	1600 MHz	1600 MHz	733 MHz

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology	IPS	IPS	IPS
Diagonal	5.5 in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm	6 in 152.4 mm 15.24 cm	5.5 in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm
Width	2.7 in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm	2.94 in 74.72 mm 7.47 cm	2.7 in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm
Height	4.79 in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm	5.23 in 132.83 mm 13.28 cm	4.79 in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm
Aspect ratio	1.778:1 16:9	1.778:1 16:9	1.778:1 16:9
Permission	1080 x 1920 pixels	1080 x 1920 pixels	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density	401 ppi 157 ppcm	367 ppi 144 ppcm	267 ppi 104 ppcm
Color depth	24 bit 16777216 flowers	24 bit 16777216 flowers	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint	71.97 %	76.38 %	71.51 %
Other characteristics	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 2.5D curved glass screen	Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 1100: 1 contrast ratio 400 cd / m²

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.

Sensor model	Sony IMX300 Exmor RS	Sony IMX300 Exmor RS	-
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in	6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in	-
Pixel size	1.118 μm 0.001118 mm	1.124 μm 0.001124 mm	-
Crop factor	5.64	5.64	-
ISO (light sensitivity)	100 - 6400	100 - 6400	100 - 3200
Diaphragm	f / 2	f / 2	f / 2
Excerpt	1 - 1/4000	-	1 - 1/4000
Focal length	4.22 mm 23.82 mm * (35 mm / full frame)	4.27 mm 24.1 mm * (35 mm / full frame)	3.54 mm
Flash type	LED	LED	Dual LED
Image Resolution	5520 x 4140 pixels 22.85 megapixels	5488 x 4008 pixels 22 megapixels	4224 x 3136 pixels 13.25 megapixels
	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels
	30 frames / sec	30 frames / sec	30 frames / sec
Specifications	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode
	Hybrid autofocus	Hybrid autofocus	Sensor size - 1 / 3.06 "

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor model	Sony IMX219PQ Exmor R	Sony IMX234 Exmor RS	-
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS	-
Sensor size	3.67 x 2.76 mm 0.18 in	5.95 x 3.35 mm 0.27 in	-
Pixel size	1.124 μm 0.001124 mm	1.12 μm 0.00112 mm	-
Crop factor	9.42	6.34	-
ISO (light sensitivity)	100 - 6400	100 - 6400	-
Diaphragm	f / 2	f / 2	f / 2.4
Focal length	2.46 mm 23.18 mm * (35 mm / full frame)	3.63 mm 22.99 mm * (35 mm / full frame)	1.78 mm
Image Resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 megapixels	5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 megapixels	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 megapixels
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels
Video - frame rate / frames per second.	30 frames / sec	30 frames / sec	30 frames / sec
	-	Optical image stabilization	Sensor size - 1/4 " Angle of view - 120 °

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

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 in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity	3430 mAh	2700 mAh	3300 mAh
A type		Li-polymer	Li-polymer
Talk time 2G	-	13 h 12 min 13.2 h 792 minutes 0.6 days	-
Standby time 2G	-	658 h 39480 minutes 27.4 days	-
Talk time 3G	-	12 h 720 minutes 0.5 days	-
3G standby time	-	708 h 42480 minutes 29.5 days	-
4G standby time	-	671 h 40260 minutes 28 days	-
Adapter output power	-	-	5V / 0.85A
Fast charging technology		MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0	-
Specifications	Fast charging Non-removable	Fast charging Non-removable	Non-removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

additional characteristics

Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point out them.

additional characteristics

G3421 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W / kg; body - 1.070 W / kg G3423 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W / kg; body - 1.000 W / kg G3423 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.190 W / kg; body - 0.540 W / kg

G3221 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.430 W / kg; body - 1.120 W / kg G3223 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.430 W / kg; body - 1.090 W / kg G3223 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.110 W / kg; body - 0.600 W / kg

H3311 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W / kg; body - 1.220 W / kg H3321 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W / kg; body - 1.350 W / kg H3321 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.040 W / kg; body - 0.960 W / kg H4311 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W / kg; body - 1.220 W / kg H4331 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W / kg; body - 1.290 W / kg H4331 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.930 W / kg; body - 0.900 W / kg

Simplified and cheaper modification of the new season, but not without a twist

Sony is releasing four new smartphones this year: the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra. The core of the line is the balanced flagship Xperia X and its advanced modification X Performance. We already got acquainted with the Xperia X model in the previous review, and very soon we will take a closer look at the older version. For now, let's turn to the younger version. The model Sony Xperia XA described today may well be called a simplified modification of the Xperia X smartphone. They have a lot in common, but in some ways this cheaper and more modest version may turn out to be even more interesting than its older brother in the new line.

Main characteristics of Sony Xperia XA (model F3112)

• SoC MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755), 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz
• GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 700 MHz
• Operating system Android 6.0
• 5 ″ IPS touchscreen display, 1280 × 720, 293 ppi
• Random access memory (RAM) 2 GB, internal memory 16 GB
• SIM-cards: Nano-SIM (1 or 2 pcs.)
• Support for microSD memory cards up to 200 GB
• GSM networks 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• WCDMA networks 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• LTE FDD Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 networks
• Wi-Fi 802.11n / ac with MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
• DLNA, Miracast
• Bluetooth 4.1 LE A2DP, apt-X, NFC
• USB 2.0, OTG
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Sensors direction, proximity, lighting, accelerometer, geomagnetic
• Camera 13 MP, f / 2.0, autofocus, LED flash
• Front camera 8 MP, f / 2.0
• Battery 2300 mAh
• Dimensions 144 x 67 x 7.9 mm
• Weight 135 g

Appearance and usability

The five-inch models Xperia X and Xperia XA are almost identical in size, and in shape too. Here, the design continuity is evident, it has been passed from generation to generation since the Xperia Z, and now all this has been reproduced in the updated Xperia X / XA family, but with amendments to modern realities.

Not much has changed: the corners in plan have become a little more rounded, the sides are smoother and more rounded, the front panels have got 2.5D glasses with sloping edges, which is why all new Sony smartphones have become more streamlined and sleek.

But there are also differences between the XA and X versions: the most noticeable ones are on the front and rear panels. As for the back side, everything is prosaic: the cheaper Xperia XA has a cheaper case, which received as a back wall not metal, like the Xperia X, but plastic imitating metal.

But with the front side, everything is not so obvious, and here, oddly enough, it is the simplified Xperia XA that wins. The fact is that this novelty has the same notorious "frameless" design, when the thickness of the frame around the display is minimized. In Xperia XA, the width of the bezels on the sides is no more than a millimeter, it is almost invisible. The older model Xperia X does not have such a “frameless” effect, its frame width is quite usual, and this is surprising.

As for the quality of materials and workmanship, in this regard, the Xperia XA has everything at the proper level, although a couple of annoying moments can be mentioned. The first is a weak grease-repellent coating on the front glass of the screen. It really gets covered with fingerprints very quickly, but it does not rub off well, which makes the smartphone look sloppy at times.

The second point is related to the sidewalls. The side edges of the Xperia XA case are covered for some reason with metal (or metallized) plates, very reminiscent of smooth metal and very slippery. The other surfaces of the smartphone are generally not slippery, but the side faces suffer from this drawback. And this is wrong: because of them, the device is constantly trying to slip out of the hands.

In terms of the distribution of elements on the body, the Xperia XA is familiar. The cards are inserted into the side slot on the left, and here we can distinguish the second (after the “frameless” display, which the older model lacks) positive difference between the Xperia XA and the Xperia X. The fact is that it has two card slots under the cover, and not one hybrid, as in the Xperia X. That is, in the Xperia XA you can simultaneously insert two SIM cards and another microSD memory card, and for this you do not have to remove one of the SIM cards, which is good news.

For SIM-cards, there are two equivalent compartments for Nano-SIM cards. No hot swap: Sony smartphones always reboot themselves as soon as the cover of the respective slots is opened. The nice thing is that in Japanese smartphones, the tray for SIM cards does not need to be squeezed out with a paper clip, it can be easily removed after being picked up with a fingernail.

Mechanical buttons are located on the opposite, right side edge of the case. Unlike the older models, there is no fingerprint scanner inscribed in the power button. And the button itself is different in shape: it is not elongated, but round, like in previous Xperia Z models even before the appearance of fingerprint sensors.

The front panel has received all the necessary elements, including an LED event indicator that shines as a dot above the screen in case of charging or missed messages.

In the lower part under the screen, Sony has no longer touch buttons, only virtual ones on the screen. And in this regard, it can be noted that quite a lot of completely free, unoccupied space is left under the screen.

On the back of the body there is nothing but a camera window with a flash. The camera module does not stick out beyond the surface, the flash is realized with one LED, not too bright.

The main speaker is brought out to the bottom end, next to the Micro-USB connector located in the center and supporting the connection of third-party devices in USB OTG (USB Host) mode. Between them you can see a small hole for the spoken microphone.

The second microphone for the noise cancellation system is located at the top, next to the audio output to the headphones.

Like the Xperia X, our reviewer did not receive protection from water and dust; in the new family, only the most advanced Xperia X Performance has it. As for the colors of the case, here the buyer is given a choice of four colors: white, black ("graphite black"), lemon ("lime gold") and copper-pink ("rose gold"). These colors will be present to some extent in all current Sony models.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with an IPS touch screen with fashionable 2.5D glass with sloping edges. The physical dimensions of the display are 62 × 110 mm, the diagonal is 5 inches. The size is exactly the same as that of the Xperia X, and the resolution is half the size, only 1280 × 720, and the dot density is 293 ppi. But the bezel around the screen, unlike the Xperia X, is so thin that it is difficult to measure. However, despite the thin frame and rounded edges of the glass, there is no trace of accidental touching the screen, the absence of a frame does not cause discomfort.

The brightness of the display is automatically adjusted based on a light sensor. There is also a proximity sensor that locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. The multitouch technology allows you to process 10 simultaneous touches - however, the standard AnTuTu test could not adequately cope with this screen. Support for working with the screen with gloves, unlike the Xperia X, the smartphone in question is not. And of course, the function of working with wet fingers is a thing of the past, since new Sony smartphones are not protected from water.

Alexey Kudryavtsev, editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections, carried out a detailed examination using measuring instruments. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the test sample.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens of both devices (Sony Xperia XA, as it is not difficult to determine, is on the right, then they can be distinguished by their size):

Both screens are dark, but the Sony screen is still darker (its brightness in the photo is 103 versus 111 for the Nexus 7). The tripling of reflected objects in the Sony Xperia XA screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the outer glass (aka touch sensor) and the matrix surface (OGS-type screen - One Glass Solution). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass / air) with greatly different refractive indices, such screens look better in strong ambient light, but their repair in the case of cracked outer glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (not very effective, much worse than on the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are easier to remove, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.

With manual brightness control and displaying the white field in full screen, its maximum value was about 550 cd / m², and the minimum was 3.6 cd / m². The maximum value is very high, and given the excellent anti-glare properties, the screen should be clearly visible in bright daylight and even in direct sunlight. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. Automatic brightness control works according to the light sensor (it is located to the left of the logo on the front panel). In automatic mode, when the ambient light conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. This function is dependent on brightness control. If it is at a minimum, then in complete darkness the auto-brightness function reduces the brightness to 4.7 cd / m2 (a bit dark), in an office illuminated with artificial light (about 400 lux) sets it to 37 cd / m2 (it could have been brighter), in a bright environment (corresponds to lighting on a slightly cloudy day outdoors - about 10,000 lux) increases to 460 cd / m² (sufficient). If the brightness slider is at half scale, then the screen brightness for the three conditions above is 44, 160 and 550 cd / m² (suitable values). If the dimmer is set to the maximum - 180, 310, 600 cd / m² (the first two values ​​are too high). Everything looks good, but the problem is that in very bright light (on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more), the backlight brightness is greatly underestimated. As shown by third-party programs, this is due to the light sensor, which is not working properly. As a result, it cannot be argued that the automatic brightness control function works adequately. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering either.

This screen uses an IPS type matrix. The micrographs show the typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades (except for the very darkest when deviating along one diagonal) and without significant color shift, even with large deviations from the perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, here is a photo in which the screens of Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia XA are displayed the same images, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to about 200 cd / m2 (across the white field across the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera was forced to 6500 K . White field perpendicular to the plane of the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And the test picture:

The colors are saturated on both screens, the color balance is noticeably different. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens, and in the Sony Xperia XA the contrast decreased to a greater extent due to the more lightening of blacks and a greater drop in brightness, and there were also signs of inverting of dark shades. And white box:

Angle brightness on both screens has decreased noticeably, but in the case of the Sony Xperia XA, the brightness drop is slightly larger. The black field, when deviated along the diagonal, lightens strongly and acquires a purple or reddish tint. The photos below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is the same for the screens!):

And from a different angle:

When viewed from a perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is good:

It can be seen that the curved edges refract light from the black field illuminated at the corners, which does not look very good. The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 970: 1. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 15 ms (7.5 ms on + 7.5 ms off). The transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes 25 ms in total. The gamma curve, plotted using 32 points at equal intervals in terms of the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal a blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power-law function is 2.63, which is higher than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve strongly deviates from the power-law dependence:

Due to the presence of dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight in accordance with the nature of the displayed image (on dark images, the brightness tends to decrease), the obtained dependence of brightness on the hue (gamma curve) does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential output of shades of gray almost full screen. For this reason, we carried out a number of tests - determining the contrast and response time, comparing the black illumination at angles - when displaying special templates with a constant average brightness, and not single-color fields across the entire screen. In general, such a non-switchable brightness correction does nothing but harm, since it reduces the visibility of gradations in shadows in the case of dark images. In addition, this dynamic adjustment, when displaying any image other than the white field in full screen, significantly underestimates the brightness, which impairs readability in bright light, and the constant adjustment of the brightness can be very annoying.

The color gamut differs slightly from sRGB:

The spectra show that the matrix filters mix the components together to a moderate extent:

As a result, the colors visually have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is acceptable, since the color temperature, albeit above the standard 6500 K, but the deviation from the spectrum of the absolute black body (ΔE) is below 10, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, the color temperature and ΔE vary little from shade to shade - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

This smartphone has the ability to correct the color balance by adjusting the intensities of the three primary colors.

Which is what we tried to do, the result is data signed as Corr. in the graphs above. As a result, we improved the balance on the white field, but the spread of values ​​on dark shades increased dramatically. In fact, it makes no sense to engage in correction in this case. In the settings, you can choose one of three correction profiles.

Photos above are for option Turn off... Note that the correction works only in Sony applications - when viewing images and, apparently, in a video player. Here's what happens if you choose a profile Extreme brightness mode:

The color contrast is increased, nothing remains of the naturalness of the colors. In the mode Mobile Bravia Engine 2 nothing terrible happens to the image - on the contrary, sharpening is disabled:

Let's summarize. The brightness adjustment range of this screen is very wide, the anti-glare properties are excellent, which allows you to comfortably use your smartphone both on a sunny day on the beach and in complete darkness. It is permissible to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, but you need to be prepared for the fact that in very high ambient light conditions this function will make the screen unreadable due to a strong decrease in the brightness of the backlight. The advantages include the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high contrast, good black field uniformity, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB and an acceptable color balance. The disadvantages are an ineffective oleophobic coating, low stability of black to deviation of the gaze from the perpendicular to the plane of the screen, as well as non-disconnectable dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight. And the curved edges of the outer glass do not add comfort, since they glare all the time, and tend to light up in the dark. Nevertheless, taking into account the importance of characteristics for this particular class of devices (and the most important thing is the readability of information in a wide range of external conditions), the screen quality can be considered high.

Sound

The Xperia XA sounds less interesting than the Xperia X, the sound of the main speaker is quite simple here. For a call signal, this high-pitched monophonic high-frequency sound is quite enough, but for listening to melodies, neither the width of the frequency spectrum, nor the depth and brightness of the sound, nor, in general, even the volume reserve, are enough. In headphones, the sound is certainly more interesting, here, in general, everything is pretty good, but there are fewer settings than in flagships. There is an automatic optimization of all sound parameters using the complex ClearAudio + function, but if you turn it off, then from the manual settings you can only find an equalizer with preset values ​​and an emulation of surround sound, which very few people use at all.

There are no complaints about the spoken dynamics and microphone: the intonation and timbre of a familiar voice remain recognizable, there is practically no noise, the sound is clear, although it is also completely not saturated and not bright. The sensitivity of the microphones is normal, the voice on the recorder is recorded cleanly and is clearly distinguishable during playback, the noise reduction system copes with its tasks adequately.

There is FM-radio in the smartphone, automatic recording of telephone conversations from the line using standard means is not provided.

Camera

The Sony Xperia XA smartphone is equipped with two cameras with a resolution of 13 and 8 megapixels. This, of course, is not 23 and 13 megapixels, like the older Xperia X, but still not bad. The front camera here has an 8-megapixel Exmor R sensor for mobile devices and a wide-angle lens (88 °) with an aperture of f / 2.0 without autofocus and its own flash. Here, as for the main camera, automatic and manual control modes are supported, you can use HDR and even add animation effects using the creative AR effect mode. The front camera produces high-quality pictures, with good sharpness and color reproduction, quite decent for the level of selfies.

The main camera features a 13-megapixel 1/3-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor and a 24mm f / 2.0 wide-angle G Lens with fast hybrid autofocus. The maximum light sensitivity is manually set to ISO 3200, but the official settings are stated to be ISO 12800.

All new Sony smartphones continue to feature SteadyShot stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode for smooth, distortion-free shooting. And of course, Sony is practically the only manufacturer that still installs a separate hardware camera control button in their smartphones.

In manual mode, everything is exactly the same as in older models: you can set the sensitivity, white balance, change the type of focus. There is a 5x digital zoom using Clear Image scaling technology. Additional modes are also present, including those downloaded separately - panoramic, photo with sound, Sticker Creator, face in the image - everything is in place. One of the most unusual is the familiar augmented reality mode called AR effect, which makes it possible to combine real pictures with animation.

By the way, unlike the older models, camera control here is not transferred to third-party applications via the Camera2 API, recording in RAW is also not supported.

The camera does not know how to shoot video in 4K (since even the older model Xperia X does not), the maximum resolution is 1920 × 1080. True, the Xperia X can shoot at 60 fps, but here it is not. The SteadyShot function is very noticeable when shooting on the go, and the image is really smooth. On the whole, the camera copes well with video shooting: the image is light, without noticeable artifacts, with good color rendering, although it is loose and with not outstanding detail. The sound is recorded with high quality, Sony traditionally pays a lot of attention to the noise reduction system in its cameras.

• Movie # 1 (35 MB, 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps, H.264, AAC)
• Movie # 2 (23 MB, 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps, H.264, AAC)

	Good sharpness across the field and across plans. There is a zone of blur on the left.
	Sometimes the camera has a little problem with white balance.
	The camera copes well with macro photography.
	With the removal of the plan, the sharpness drops very smoothly.
	Decent sharpness in the distant shots.
	The text has been worked out well.
	Good detail in the close-ups.

Sony Xperia XA	Apple iPhone 6 Plus

The camera is pretty good. The software processing is not very striking, and shortcomings like the not very accurate white balance and the out-of-focus area on the left can be forgiven for good sharpness in the field and in the plans in the rest of the frame. So the camera is capable of handling most situations.

Telephone part and communications

Sony Xperia XA operates on most bands of 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA networks, and also has LTE Cat.4 support with a theoretical maximum download speed of up to 150 Mbps. The smartphone supports all three of the most common domestic operators of the LTE FDD range (B3, B7 and B20). The connection speed in 4G networks and work with cellular networks of Russian operators in general do not cause any complaints from Sony Xperia XA: the smartphone instantly reconnects after a break, does not lose connection in areas of uncertain reception, gives the highest possible speeds in 4G in test places, where competitors show much worse results. In terms of communication capabilities, Sony smartphones always have everything at their best, this is one of their advantages.

The device also supports Bluetooth 4.1 LE, NFC, supports two Wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA and Miracast, you can organize a wireless access point through channels Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The Micro-USB connector supports the USB 2.0 specification and the connection of external devices in USB OTG mode. The NFC module demonstrates compatibility with the Mifare Classic protocol, which is necessary for the successful operation of the "" application with the Troika transport card.

The navigation module works with GPS (A-GPS) and Glonass without the support of the Chinese Beidou. There are no complaints about the speed of the navigation module, the first satellites are detected during a cold start within the first seconds. The smartphone is equipped with a magnetic field sensor, on the basis of which the compass of navigation programs functions.

The smartphone provides work with two SIM-cards according to the Dual SIM Dual Standby standard. There is only one radio module, so there can be only one active conversation. A SIM card in any slot can work with 3G / 4G networks, however, only one of the cards can work in this mode at the same time (the second will work only in 2G). The choice between two SIM-cards for making a call, sending SMS, etc. can be done in advance or immediately before connection.

OS and software

The Xperia XA is based on the Android 6.0 platform with its own skin, it is exactly the same as in the older Xperia X. Compared to previous generations, only the external presentation has changed: the icons are completely redrawn, the themes change depending on the color of the case.

The internal structure, the location of the menu sections, the organization of the desktops, etc. - everything remained the same except for the little things. The stock keyboard has changed: now it is replaced by SwiftKey, it is installed by default. Mini-applications have completely disappeared - apparently, few people used them. The pull-down menu in the installed programs section has also been removed. Accustomed to the proprietary interface of Sony smartphones, such changes are unlikely to seem catastrophic, the interface has become a little simpler and more intuitive.

Performance

For the hardware filling of its cheaper XA series smartphones, Sony chose products from Taiwan's MediaTek, while the more expensive Xperia X uses Qualcomm Snapdragon. The Sony Xperia XA has SoC MT6755, also known as Helio P10. The Helio P10 is configured with an ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit 8-core True8Core processor clocked at 2 GHz and an ARM Mali-T860 GPU clocked at 700 MHz.

The amount of RAM of the smartphone is 2 GB, the amount of built-in flash memory is 16 GB, of which about 11 GB are initially available to the user for his needs. This volume can be increased by using microSD cards, and unlike the older models of the X series, there is no need to take out one of the SIM-cards for this, all three cards are installed in the device at the same time. It is also possible to connect external flash drives to the USB port in OTG mode. MicroSD cards are supported up to 200GB, in practice our 128GB Transcend Premium microSDXC UHS-1 test card was recognized by the device with confidence.

Judging by the comparative table with the test data of other current mobile platforms, we can state that the new SoC MediaTek MT6755 (Helio P10) is noticeably ahead of the mid-level MT6753, which was extremely popular with manufacturers last season, and even the once flagship MediaTek MT6795 is already in nothing no better than our heroine. That is, the current average level of mobile platforms in terms of their capabilities turns out to be better than the top level of last year, which cannot but rejoice.

Most of all Helio P10 in the results is close to another fresh mid-level platform - HiSilicon Kirin 650. Only here the graphics are slightly better, and in complex and specialized browser tests, there is absolute parity between them.

It is interesting to compare the performance of the Xperia XA with the older model Xperia X. It is also built not on the top-end Qualcomm platform, but on the mid-level SoC. However, its results in all tests are noticeably higher, both in general and in specialized ones, including graphics, which allows us to evaluate Helio P10 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 as solutions of different levels. And if we call the MediaTek MT6755 and HiSilicon Kirin 650 platforms mid-level, then for higher in all parameters, but still not the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652, we will have to add some sub-flagship level, which is above average, but below the top-end. In any case, the Xperia X is more productive in all tests than the Xperia XA, which is quite logical for the older and more expensive model in the lineup.

Based on the results of testing, we can say with confidence that the level of Helio P10 is not top-end, but a confident average. At the same time, for all modern tasks, the capabilities of this SoC at the moment should be more than enough. So far, it also copes with demanding games: You can comfortably play in World of Tanks at maximum fps values, heavier games do not run at such high fps, but they also do not show the slightest delays.

Testing with the latest AnTuTu and GeekBench 3 Benchmarks:

All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks, we have summarized in tables for convenience. Several other devices from different segments are usually added to the table, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, therefore, many worthy and relevant models remain behind the scenes - due to the fact that they once passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions of test programs.

Testing the graphics subsystem in gaming tests 3DMark, GFXBenchmark and Bonsai Benchmark:

When testing in 3DMark for the highest performing smartphones, it is now possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for benchmarks for evaluating the speed of a javascript engine, you should always make allowances for the fact that the results in them significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so that the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and this possibility is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

Heat images

Below is a thermal image of the rear surface taken after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program (the lighter, the higher the temperature):

The heating is clearly localized in the upper part of the device, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SoC microcircuit. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is the average heating in this test for modern smartphones.

Video playback

To test the "omnivorous" video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Web. Note that it is important for mobile devices to have support for hardware decoding of video clips at the chip level, since it is often impossible to process modern versions at the expense of processor cores alone. Also, do not expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a single table.

According to the test results, the subject was not equipped with all the necessary decoders that are needed to fully play most of the most common multimedia files on the network, in this case, audio files. To play them successfully, you will have to resort to using a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, it is also necessary to change the settings in it and manually install additional custom codecs, because now this player does not officially support the AC3 audio format.

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player	Native video player
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720, 24fps, AAC	reproduced normally	reproduced normally
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720, 24fps, AC3		the video plays normally, there is no sound
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AAC	reproduced normally	reproduced normally
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AC3	the video plays normally, there is no sound	the video plays normally, there is no sound

Further video playback testing was done by Alexey Kudryavtsev.

We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see "Testing methods for video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)" Red marks indicate possible problems related to the playback of the corresponding files.

According to the criterion for outputting frames, the quality of video playback on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can (but are not required) to be displayed with a more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without frame drops. Note the atypically high refresh rate of the screen, equal to about 67-68 Hz. As a result, in the case of files with 60 fps, 7-8 frames per second are displayed with an increased duration. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly along the edge of the screen, one to one pixel by pixel, that is, in the original resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 (all shades of hue are displayed in shadows and highlights), which is required for correct playback of typical video files.

Battery life

The capacity of the non-removable battery installed in the Sony Xperia XA is small by modern standards, 2300 mAh. And I must admit that Sony did not think well enough about the power consumption of its device - apparently, relying on the assurances of the MediaTek developers that the new technical process and the new platform as a whole have become much more economical. MediaTek always says this, but things are still there: Sony Xperia XA showed weak battery life, there is no other way to say. It is clear that Sony is counting on the capabilities of its energy-saving Stamina modes, but without them, the smartphone performs hardly satisfactorily in all standard tests.

Continuous reading in the Moon + Reader program (with a standard, light theme, with auto-scrolling) at the minimum comfortable brightness level (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasted more than 9.5 hours until full discharge. When continuously watching videos from Youtube in high quality (720p) with the same brightness level via the home Wi-Fi network, the device did not even last up to 8 hours. In 3D games mode, the smartphone operates for 2.5-3 hours.

The smartphone is charged from its own network charger for approximately 1 hour 40-50 minutes with a current of 1 A at a voltage of 5 V. The device does not support wireless charging.

Outcome

Many people liked the price of the Xperia XA: the device is being sold at the time of writing the review for 22 thousand rubles, and they ask for a thousand more for a two-SIM modification of the same model. What can I say? For the Sony level, this may be a low price, and it is significantly lower than that of the same Xperia X, offered for 40-41 thousand. However, in the same price category there is, for example, the no less interesting model Huawei P9 lite, which does not add anything to the price for a two-SIM modification - they are all two-SIM. And there is a Huawei smartphone with similar characteristics of 20 thousand, not 23, that is, 3 thousand cheaper than the hero of the review. Is this a fee for a better-known brand? But with a price of up to 20 thousand, you can count many other interesting devices. However, to loyal connoisseurs of the Sony brand, the Xperia XA smartphone may seem like an interesting offer, it all depends on your own wallet, and not the wallet of an abstract user. Objective disadvantages of the new Sony model: the water protection is removed, the autonomy is low, the sound is unpretentious. The rest is at a decent level: the screen, platform, communication capabilities, cameras are generally at least good. And yet, the thought does not leave that the model is a little overrated.

After reviewing the Xperia XA Ultra, an interesting idea came up - to compare the selfie phablet, which has very good cameras, with the Xperia X, the youngest flagship of this year. Both smartphones have interesting cameras from the user's point of view.

Is it worth paying extra for the Xperia X when you have the Xperia XA Ultra phablet with its monstrous front camera and 21.5MP main camera?

The answer to this rather tricky question can be found in this comparison between Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra cameras. Let's get started!

Additional materials:

Xperia X vs Xperia XA Ultra: in-depth camera comparison

To get started, you should familiarize yourself with the technical specifications of the Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X cameras:

Xperia X

• Main camera - IMX300, 23MP, Exmor RS, 1 / 2.3 ″ physical sensor (1.1μm pixels), 24mm wide-angle G Lens (6 lenses) with f2.0 aperture, very fast Intelligent Hybrid AF, 5 -fold zoom Clear Image;
• Front camera - 13 megapixels, physical size of the sensor is 1/3 ″, 22 mm wide-angle lens with f2.0 aperture.

Xperia XA Ultra

• Main camera - IMX230, 21.5 MP, Exmor RS, physical sensor size 1 / 2.4 ″, 26 mm wide-angle lens with f / 2.2 aperture;
• Front camera - 16 megapixels, IMX234 physical sensor size 1 / 2.6 ″, 22 mm wide-angle lens with f2.0 aperture, optical stabilization.

The main difference between the main cameras Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra lies in the optics. The Xperia X has a wider-angle lens with faster, better quality lenses than the Xperia XA Ultra. The more advanced IMX300 sensor on the Xperia X is, of course, a factor in the difference in photo quality, but not so critical.

But the front cameras of the Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X differ more dramatically.

Sony's bezel-less phablet has a front-facing camera with optical image stabilization, which makes the quality of images clearly higher than that of most competitors. Therefore, it is interesting to compare it with the front-facing Xperia X, which was liked by almost all reviewers (including me).

Comparison of photo quality of the main and front cameras of Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra

The Xperia XA Ultra captures images in 16MP 16: 9 Super Auto mode, and the Xperia X in 8MP 16: 9 Super Auto mode. Both phones were photographed only hand-held and at the same time. All images of the main cameras were cropped in a 1: 1 ratio in the center of the image. The focus point was also set at the center. The frames were not subjected to any post-processing, everything is presented “as is”.

We look, compare and draw our own conclusions.

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Comparison of the video quality of the main cameras Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra

When shooting video, both phones recorded at FHD (1080p) 30fps with SteadyShot enabled. The videos are presented as they are, without processing and trimming.

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After looking at the comparison of the cameras of the two smartphones, it becomes clear that the Xperia XA Ultra still cannot compete on equal terms with the flagship Xperia X.

Even an inexperienced user of mobile photography will be immediately struck by the fact that the Xperia X paints more believable colors in daytime shooting and has more tenacious autofocus.

When shooting at night, the Xperia X also performs more interestingly than Sony's bezel-less phablet.

The difference in photo capabilities of the two phones is too significant.

The video shooting test only exacerbates this difference, making the superiority of the main Xperia X camera obvious. This is especially evident in night shooting, where we see how the simpler optics of the Xperia XA Ultra camera simply cannot cope with the headlights of passing cars.

But the quality of the photos taken with the front camera of the Xperia XA Ultra was a pleasant surprise. Although the difference between the front cameras of the Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra is not much, it is still worth noting that the latter selfies are obtained, if not better, then at least at an excellent, flagship level. More than a decent result.

Moreover, the Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably cheaper than the Xperia X. Average prices on Yandex Market:

• Xperia X - 36 990 rubles
• Xperia XA Ultra - 25 980 rubles

Therefore, if you need a relatively inexpensive and large smartphone with an attractive design and good cameras, then the choice in the direction of the Xperia XA Ultra is obvious.

Xperia XA Ultra Review

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