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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
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7.1/10
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The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra currently has an Informr score of 7.1 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 12 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.3 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.3 GHz
6"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6"
23+ MP, f/2
Camera
Camera
23+ MP, f/2
2700 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

The Xperia XA1 Ultra is a big screen device aimed at people specifically looking for a phablet for entertainment purposes. Its big bezel-less display is ideal for watching content and playing games but could have done with some stereo speakers. We like how Sony has tuned the Helio P20 chip and the X...

- Aditya Shenoy, Gadgets 360
TechRadar
TechRadar

This super-heavyweight of a smartphone packs a great screen, an interesting camera and dependably solid battery life all in a wallet-friendly offering. But with cheaper rivals offering more for less, better value can be found elsewhere.

- Sean Cameron, TechRadar
Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

Its 6-inch display is clear and sufficient for watching Netflix and YouTube videos. Its processor is also smooth and was able to handle any task I tried to perform on the device until I got back home from work.

- Dean Daley, Mobile Syrup
Recombu
Recombu

The XA1 Ultra's camera setup exhibits a notable disparity between still and video quality. Its front camera is arguably the more balanced of the two sensors overall, making this the ideal companion for selfie lovers and vloggers on a budget, as mentioned earlier.

- Alex Todd, Recombu
India Today
India Today

A niche smartphone for a certain subset of users who want a device geared towards multimedia with great cameras.

- Shobhit Varma, India Today


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Sony backs up the Xperia XA1 Ultra with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6"

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra's screen size is 6 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.3 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6757 Octa core 2.3 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat (Update Available: 8.0 Oreo) operating system (OS).

Camera
23+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 23+ MP, f/2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
2700mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2700 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 796 minutes.

Xperia XA1 Ultra Specs

Overview
Release Date June 9, 2017
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat (Update Available: 8.0 Oreo)

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Processor MediaTek MT6757 Octa core 2.3 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.43 W/kg
Body: 1.12 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
23+ Megapixels, f/2
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Panorama, White balance, HDR
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Auto focus, Image stabilization, ISO, Front camera flash
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density 367 pixels
Size 6 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2700 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 518 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 796 minutes
Standby Time Up to 29.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Black, Gold, Pink, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 cm (6.5 x 3.1 x 0.3 in)
Weight 188 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Sony G3221, G3223

Also available in dual-SIM variant.

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