Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual 32 GB / 4 GB
 | Expecting restock £86.98 The big brother of the Sony Xperia XA1 model has acquired a 6-inch screen size, which automatically puts it in the category of phablets. But in terms of “hardware” there are no differences from the standard version – the heart of the smartphone is the 8-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor, which is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The gadget inherited the signature features of Sony smartphones: a rectangular shape of the body and display. The latter is covered with 2.5D-glass rounded on the sides, and the screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual has two SIM slots and a dedicated slot for a memory card, with which it is possible to expand the built-in storage capacity of 32 GB. The main camera of the device pays special attention — a 23 MP module with a 1/2.3" matrix. And...the front camera has its own flash. In comparison to this, the 2700 mAh battery looks too modest — you will need to replenish its energy reserves after one day. |
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The big brother of the Sony Xperia XA1 model has acquired a 6-inch screen size, which automatically puts it in the category of phablets. But in terms of “hardware” there are no differences from the standard version – the heart of the smartphone is the 8-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor, which is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The gadget inherited the signature features of Sony smartphones: a rectangular shape of the body and display.
The latter is covered with 2.5D-glass rounded on the sides, and the screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual has two SIM slots and a dedicated slot for a memory card, with which it is possible to expand the built-in storage capacity of 32 GB. The main camera of the device pays special attention — a 23 MP module with a 1/2.3" matrix. And the front camera has its own flash. In comparison to this, the 2700 mAh battery looks too modest — you will need to replenish its energy reserves after one day.
Sony has been known in the world market for many decades as a supplier of high-performance premium electronic equipment. The Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual is designed with photography and video enthusiasts in mind, and selfie fans in particular.
super cameras
The front camera has a resolution of 16 MP, a 23mm wide-angle lens with f / 2.0 aperture, optical stabilization, autofocus and LED flash. The video is recorded in Full HD.
The main camera with a resolution of 23 MP has all the same options, plus the ability to shoot video in 4K.
Image quality and video from both cameras are clear and crisp, even in dim lighting, but there are some complaints about colour reproduction. Sometimes the pictures of the main camera seem to be slightly faded, and the corners of the photos taken by the front camera are stretched due to the wide-angle lens, and go from blue to green.
Design Features
The model has a strict rectangular design and is available in pink, white, black and gold. The large 6-inch display with Full HD resolution and 2.5D glass impresses. The maximum brightness is 619 nits, the colour reproduction is saturated, and almost natural, if not for the yellow colour that fades into green. But this is not critical and is almost not noticeable against the general background. It is noteworthy that the Corning Gorilla Glass protective glass covers almost the entire front of the smartphone, with the exception of the bottom panel with control keys, and the side frames on the screen are so small that they are almost invisible.
"Iron"
The smartphone is equipped with an 8-core MediaTek MT 6757 Helio P20 processor with a clock frequency of 2.37 GHz and 4 GB of RAM, so it does not slow down, applications load quickly, and there are no lags. But, despite these characteristics, the performance of the smartphone is not high. The Antutu test shows a little more than 60K points. By today's standards, the figure is even below average.
Built-in memory of 32 GB can be expanded using microSD up to 256 GB, which allows you to store more photos and videos in your phone.
battery life
Against the backdrop of such demanding hardware and a 6-inch screen, the 2700 mAh battery capacity looks like a clear disadvantage. But despite this, a smartphone with the screen on will easily last 10 hours on a single charge. In addition, the fast charge mode allows you to recharge the device as often as needed, and in short periods of time. But if you plan to shoot a lot, it still doesn’t hurt to stock up on a power bank.
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual is a stylish smartphone with a large screen and powerful cameras for photography and video enthusiasts.
