UPDATE: I've used this phone for almost 2 months now and wanted to update my review for any would-be phone buyers out there. My previous review still stands. Camera is great. Front camera is OK with good light. It's fast for the most part, but I don't game. The one area that could be improved is the antenna. My house is like a cell reception dead zone, but this phone seems especially weak compared to other phones. I don't know why, but anywhere else it's fine. I can't knock it down a star just for that because I don't have an explanation for it, but it's worth mentioning. Overall, I really like the phone and the battery life is way better than advertised. I'm easily getting 2 days and it charges fast. There's also some predictivity that I like. For example, if I turn off my weekday alarm it will tell me my normal alarm is off and if I want to turn it on. It's saved me a few times.
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I spent months researching phones because the camera on my old phone was terrible. Having a 4 year old requires being able to take decent pictures. After a lot of spec checking and considering other phones like the Moto X4, Moto G5S, Honor 8, Honor 7x, HTC U11 Life, Asus Zenfone 4, One Plus 5T I ended up buying the Sony XA2. Here's are my reasons. My top reason was the camera and after a lot of research the Sony is on top in this category. All these other phones have dual cameras which sounds like it should be better, but unless you buy a top of the line phone with a ton of ram and a much better processor (and AI) you're phone will eek out mediocre pictures. I think long term, dual cameras will be the norm which is the case on the best phones. It an issue of processing and sensor size. In midrange phones, it less taxing to take a single image without stitching 2 images together. Another issue I'm having with a lot of phones is the obnoxious size. I wanted a slightly smaller screen size. Going forward I'm not getting a screen any larger than 5.5". The 18:9 ratio like the Honor 7x is an advantage over this phone, but the XA2 sounds very good in the hand. Finally, I had a hard time considering a phone that didn't come with the latest version of Android (Oreo 8.0). Google has a spotty record whether they will push updates to their phones. I originally bought an Honor 8. It was on the list to get Oreo, but who knows if that will happen. I really wanted an Asus Zenfone but from all the reviews I've read their camera has suffered at version 4 and will they actually get Oreo. In any event, I'd recommend this phone. The mid-range phone market is an interesting place to shop because there are lots of choices, but every phone has a trade off. If I were willing to spend more I would have bought the One Plus 5T or if I wanted to risk it I may have bought an Essential Phone. This is my first Sony phone in a very long time and I'm pleased with the purchase.
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From the manufacturer
More carriers, more options
The Xperia XA2 works on Verizon's network. Update your device to the most recent software to have additional carrier options.
Super-Wide Selfies
The XA2's 8MP front camera has a 120-degree super-wide-angle lens for fitting more scenery and people into your shots.
Borderless Display
5.2" Full HD 1080p screen and reduced top and bottom bezels, Xperia XA2 delivers an extraordinary mobile viewing experience while still fitting comfortably in your hand.
Qualcomm 630 Processor; Android Oreo
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor platform, the XA2 delivers 3X the upload and 2X the download speeds compared to its predecessor.
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| Display | 6.0” Full HD 1080p display / Image enhance technology / Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.2” Full HD 1080p display / Image enhance technology / Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.5” HD 720p display |
| Main Camera | 23MP Exmor RS for mobile image sensor / ISO 12800 / 4K video recording / 120fps slow-motion video recording | 23MP Exmor RS for mobile image sensor / ISO 12800 / 4K video recording / 120fps slow-motion video recording | 13MP / ISO up to 3200 (photo and video) / 3x Clear Image Zoom |
| Front Camera | 16MP with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) / Exmor RS for mobile Low-light photo: up to ISO 6400 / 8MP 120° super wide-angle / Exmor R for mobile sensor | 8MP Exmor R for mobile image sensor / 120° super wide-angle | 8MP / 120° super wide-angle lens |
| Sound | ClearAudio+ / SmartAmplifier / Equaliser / Clear BASS / Surround sound (VPT) / Qualcomm aptX HD audio | ClearAudio+ / SmartAmplifier / Equaliser / Clear BASS / Surround sound (VPT) / Qualcomm aptX HD audio | ClearAudio+ / Equaliser / Clear BASS / Surround sound (VPT) |
| Android Version / SIM | Android Oreo 8.0 / Nano SIM | Android Oreo 8.0 / Nano SIM | Android Nougat 7.1 / Nano SIM |
| Processor / RAM / Storage | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform / 4GB RAM / 32GB internal memory / microSD card support (up to 256GB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform / 3GB RAM / 32GB internal memory / microSD card support (up to 256GB) | MediaTek MT6737T Quad-core 1.5 GHz / 3GB RAM / Up to 32GB eMMC internal memory / microSD card support (up to 256GB) |
| Battery Capacity / Charging | 3580 mAh battery / Smart Stamina / Battery Care / Qnovo Adaptive Charging / Quick Charging | 3300 mAh battery / Smart Stamina / Battery Care / Qnovo Adaptive Charging / Quick Charging | 3300 mAh battery / Stamina Mode / Battery Care / Qnovo Adaptive Charging |
| Finger Print Sensor | Enabled | Enabled | Enabled |
| Size / Weight | 6.4 x 3.1 x 0.3" / 7.7 oz | 5.5 x 2.7 x 0.3" / 6.0 oz | 5.9 x 3.0 x 0.3 / 6.2 oz |
| Networks | GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz / UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz / LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,28,29,66) WLAN, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, NFC | GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz / UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz / LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,28,29,66) / WLAN, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, NFC | GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz / UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz / LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,28) WLAN, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, NFC |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| display size | 5.2 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches |
| memory capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| model name | Xperia XA2 | Xperia 1 V | ThinkPhone by Motorola - 2023 | XQBE62/B | Motorola razr+ 2023 |
| operating system | Android 8.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 11.0 | Android 13.0 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type C |
| display type | LCD | OLED | OLED | OLED | AMOLED |
| memory slots | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
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LCD PANEL HOT SPOTS!
This phone developed a major hot spot above the sim card slot in just over a month! I couldn't return it to Amazon and had to contact Sony for a warranty fix. Sony agreed to fix it but they took 3 weeks just to get the phone back to me. Less than a month later an even bigger hot spot appeared in the same spot and started spreading. To make things worse, the battery life since the hot spots developed is noticeably less than when I first got the phone. The phone barely lasts through the afternoon and basically needs to be charged twice a day. The hot spots and the battery life have gotten so bad that I need to get it fixed again.Sony wants me to send the phone back to them, to attempt a fix it a second time. Their tech support is in Latin America and there is a significant delay between contacting them and receiving a response. It makes the whole process very aggravating, as so many details need to be explained again and again just to make the issue clear to their support representatives. Then the actual repair of the phones also takes forever! They allow themselves 14 business days to get the phone back to you, which they use all of three weeks to do.If I send the phone back for a second repair, it will mean that over the 6 months I've owned this phone, it will have been in their repair shop for 1 whole month! It's completely absurd. My "new" phone has felt like a junky old phone for most of the time I've had it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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Amzn Customer (VIC)
Excelente paquete y precio (celular, audífonos, funda)
Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2019
Amzn Customer (VIC)
Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2019
Software Celular
Utiliza Android 8.0 (después de bajar algunas actualizaciones). Por ser versión internacional no tiene ninguna app de compañías celulares ni startups/animaciones de Telcel, Movistar, etc. Yo configuré con ATT sin ningún problema. Para configurar, coloca tu SIM en el equipo y ve a Ajustes - Internet y red - Redes móviles - Operadores de Red - Buscar redes y selecciona la red (o alguna de las redes) que tenga el símbolo de la casa a un costado (ver fotos).
Hardware Celular
El celular es de buen tamaño, más pequeño que un iPhone XS o los nuevos Huawei (así lo prefiero yo). Cuando lo sostienes se siente más amplio de lo que se ve, esto porque si lo ves desde arriba notas que su diseño no es recto, es más bien curvo (ver fotos). El celular se calienta un poco si estás usando datos intensamente (ej. música + GPS + BlueTooth), pero nada que genere problemas. El lector de huellas funciona a la perfección.
Batería Celular
La duración es muy buena. Una carga de 100% me rinde todo el día, desde las 7.30am hasta llegar a casa y ser casi hora de dormir, 11pm aprox. Obviamente esto varía dependiendo del uso. Yo lo tengo casi todo el día sin WiFi, escuchando música BlueTooth usando datos, y checando redes sociales frecuentemente. La carga rápida te lleva de un 3% de batería a casi 90% en poco más de 2 horas.
Audífonos BlueTooth
Excelente diseño. Super livianos y suaves. La “diadema” es de plástico flexible y se siente durable. Se pueden cargar con cable al enchufe (incluye cable USB), o conectando al celular mientras escuchas música (cable USB-c doble incluido) lo que además brinda sonido en HQ (sólo celulares de gama alta, Xperia XA2 NO lo soporta). Incluye también una funda para viajes.
Funda / Case tipo cartera.
La funda es rígida, con espacio para el lector de huellas. La tapa no es traslúcida, hay que abrirla para ver notificaciones, ver llamadas, etc. Es de color negro y le da un “look” bastante elegante y formal. Yo en lo personal no la uso, la considero demasiado grande.
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Luisecastelm
Rápido y en muy buenas condiciones
Reviewed in Mexico on October 25, 2018Style: PHONE ONLYColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Miguel Santiago
Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on January 11, 2019Style: PHONE ONLYColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Rod Quintana
Un buen equipo en general
Reviewed in Mexico on February 4, 2019Style: PHONE ONLYColor: SilverVerified Purchase
