• Dual selfie cameras Introducing a Sony smartphone with dual selfie cameras. Take great photos in any conditions: day or night, alone or with friends. The Xperia XA2 Ultra has a 16MP camera for low-light photography and an 8MP camera for group selfies.
• Incredibly clear selfies 16MP camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile technology optical stabilization image allows you to take clearer and brighter pictures even in low light.
• Wide Selfies Capture great group selfies with an 8MP camera with 120° ultra-wide-angle lens and Exmor R™ mobile sensor to fit all your friends in the frame.
• Take great pictures with the 23-megapixel camera Designed by Sony, the 23-megapixel camera lets you take high-quality photos and videos. With Exmor RS™ for mobile and 4K recording, your footage will be incredibly detailed.
• Large 6-inch display With Xperia XA2 Ultra, you'll be immersed in a world of entertainment. The large 6-inch Full HD display will allow you to see a huge range of colors and the smallest details of the image.
• Correct settings for every song Enjoy a sound that brings out all the colors from Sony technology. Our Smart Amplifier, ClearAudio+ and Clear Bass technologies let you customize your sound so you can hear every note.
• Beauty and durability The durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass display and metal back make your smartphone not only durable, but also extremely attractive. Thanks to the built-in fingerprint scanner, the device can be unlocked instantly with a simple touch.
• Long-lasting battery The Xperia XA2 Ultra's 3,580 mAh battery lasts a long time. Battery efficiency is monitored by Smart Stamina and Battery Care technologies, as well as Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology, so you have to charge your smartphone as little as possible.
• No additional downloads in movies and games Thanks mobile platform With Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630, your Xperia XA2 Ultra can handle anything. Games and movies will be displayed smoothly and without reloading.
• Learns and adapts to you The more you use Xperia XA2 Ultra, the more it learns about you. Using smart technology, Xperia Tips and Xperia Actions make everyday tasks easier.
• Less frames, bigger screen To take advantage of Full HD, you need a larger display. With an edge-to-edge design, you can see more - all the way to the edge of the 6-inch display.
• Fits perfectly in your hand Thanks to its ergonomic design, Xperia XA2 Ultra fits comfortably in your hand. And to make it convenient to use the smartphone with one hand, a mini-display mode is provided.
• Longer Battery Life with Smart Stamina Smart Stamina calculates battery life based on how you typically use your smartphone and tells you when it's best to activate STAMINA mode. With it, you can optimize power consumption settings to save as much power as possible.
• Longer Lifespan Most batteries degrade over time, but this smartphone is an exception. Qnovo Adaptive Charging and Battery Care technology prevent unnecessary stress on the battery so it is always at its best.

Gain popularity as a new device based on it is in line. This is about Sony Xperia XA Ultra. It is worth saying that this is not just a modification that is intended to diversify the lineup modern market, the phone has a very specific focus: taking high-quality selfie pictures.

Positioning and design

It can be noted that this Japanese new product is not an innovator in this matter: the company already had a quite successful six-inch phone Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, which in some ways even surpassed the XA Ultra. For example, it had a larger battery (2930 mAh versus 2700 mAh) and a thinner body. But the front camera, despite its 13 megapixels and autofocus, is still inferior to the one installed in Sony Xperia XA Ultra. The fact is that the new product received a sixteen-megapixel Exmor RS sensor with autofocus and optical stabilization. In addition, the matrix is ​​large enough even for the main modules: 1/2.6"". However, the main camera is also not inferior to the selfie camera, because it uses a 21.5-megapixel sensor with phase detection autofocus. So both those who like to photograph “themselves” and those who don’t want to carry a classic point-and-shoot camera with them will be satisfied.

As for the design, we have already seen certain features in the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, and XA. A nice candy bar with soft outlines, 2.5D glass, matte metallic reflection - all this fits well with modern trends. Of course, there were some questions, and the main one is why the manufacturer made the device as much as 8.4 millimeters thick? After all, the battery has a capacity of only 2700 mAh, which is not enough for a six-inch phablet. Be that as it may, the device deserves attention, because the six-inch frameless full-screen display, made using IPS OGS technology, will captivate many. Moreover, white, graphite and gold lime solutions are available. Perhaps a mint and pink version will be available for sale later.

Characteristics

The eight-core Mediatek Helio P10 is responsible for the performance of the selfie phone. The graphics part is handled by the Mali-T860MP2 chip. Thus, the smartphone turned out to be quite fast, and it also has 3 gigabytes of RAM. The main memory is only 16 gigabytes, but it can be expanded with microSD cards. Considering its cute appearance, Android version 6 and fast hardware, the mobile gadget deserves attention if the price is right.

The company's new tablet phone, with a large screen and an advanced selfie camera

The most unusual of the updated family of Sony smartphones, which includes four smartphones (Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra), is the latest to go on sale, and our today's hero is noticeably different from his fellow tribesmen. The differences, first of all, lie in size: while other new products, regardless of rank and position, were equipped with the same screens, the Xperia XA Ultra turned out to be so large that it could be called a tablet phone. A huge six-inch display and a large weight exceeding 200 grams make the new device “not for everyone.” However, those who like to use all-in-one devices may be interested in some of the features of this not-so-traditional smartphone.

Key features of Sony Xperia XA Ultra (model F3212)

• 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
• Touch display IPS 6″, 1920×1080, 367 ppi
• Random access memory (RAM) 3 GB, inner memory 16 GB
• SIM cards: Nano-SIM (1 or 2 pcs.)
• Map support microSD memory up to 200 GB
• GSM networks 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz networks
• LTE networks FDD Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
• 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
• Direction, proximity, lighting sensors, accelerometer, geomagnetic
• Camera 21.5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash
• Front camera 16 MP, f/2.0
• Battery 2700 mAh
• Dimensions 164×79×8.4 mm
• Weight 202 g

Appearance and ease of use

The shape of the Xperia XA Ultra is not too noticeably different from the regular Xperia XA. Here you can find the same slightly rounded corners, a plastic back cover with slightly sloping edges, copying the shape of the front 2.5D glass, and a shiny metal bezel around the entire perimeter, which in fact also turned out to be partly plastic. In general, all Sony smartphones are similar to each other, the general shape is preserved and passed on from generation to generation, changes here are minimal, the design always remains clearly recognizable.

If we look at the structure of the external part of the Xperia XA Ultra in more detail, it turns out that only that part of the rim that runs along the sides can be called metal, while at the ends the metal quite noticeably turns into plastic, painted exactly to match the color and texture of the metal ones. side If you don’t look closely, you can decide that the smartphone really has an all-metal frame; its different parts are very similar visually.

There are no complaints about the assembly, the parts fit perfectly, there are no bends or cracks. But as for the dimensions, here, of course, it should be noted that the smartphone, even by modern standards, turned out to be very large. At the same time, it is also quite thick, and its weight of more than 200 grams does not allow such a device to be comfortably carried in clothing pockets.

A heavy and bulky device is more likely intended for a bag - however, everyone decides this question for themselves. In any case, it is worth noting the fact that for the first time since the Xperia Z Ultra, Sony has released a real tablet phone in its top segment with screen sizes larger than the standard 5-5.5 inches. Although last year it released one six-inch model, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, but this is a slightly different level. But since the release of that same Xperia Z Ultra, no less than three whole years have passed.

In terms of the distribution of elements on the body of the Xperia XA Ultra, everything is familiar. Cards are inserted into the side slot, covered with a lid. Under the cover there are two slots for Nano-SIM cards, as well as a separate slot for a microSD memory card. That is, here all three cards can be used simultaneously, which is good news. There is no hot swap as such, since whenever the lid is opened, the device automatically reboots itself.

On the opposite side face there are all three mechanical buttons for controlling power, volume and camera. The keys are large, protrude noticeably beyond the surface, are easy to feel blindly, and their stroke is soft but elastic. In general, there are no complaints about these elements, although, of course, it’s more common to see the volume key above the power key, but here it’s the other way around. For a left-hander, this arrangement is inconvenient, since the volume rocker always falls under the fingers.

There is no fingerprint sensor to be found either in the power key, or on the back, or even more so in the front of the review hero; they simply didn’t take care of the fingerprint scanner here. The back side is flat, the camera module does not protrude beyond its limits, so using the smartphone lying on a hard surface is quite convenient.

On the front panel you can find a full array of sensors, an event indicator, as well as its own flash for the selfie camera. The camera here is unusual, it has autofocus, flash, optical stabilization, and a high resolution 16 MP for the front camera is completely surprising.

The main speaker is located at the bottom end, where the grille covering it is adjacent to the Micro-USB connector and the conversation microphone. The Micro-USB connector supports USB 2.0 specifications and connecting external devices in USB OTG (USB Host) mode.

The upper end is given over to the audio output jack for headphones and a second auxiliary microphone for the noise reduction system. The smartphone did not receive a strap mount or water protection: although it is the largest in the new family, it is by no means the oldest in terms of characteristics, and now only Sony flagships. The body colors are standard: black, white and gold options are available. At the same time, topics user interface match the color of the body.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a very large touch screen IPS with convex 2.5D glass with sloping edges. Physical Dimensions The display is 75x133 mm, diagonal - 6 inches. The resolution is 1920x1080, so the pixel density reaches 367 ppi. The 2 mm thick frame on the sides around the screen with such huge dimensions of the smartphone can be said to be visually absent altogether. Sometimes this causes some inconvenience due to unexpected contact with the edges of the display when gripping with your fingers. This does not happen so often, but in smaller ones Xperia sizes HA this was not the case at all. That is, a lot here depends on the dimensions of the device and on how strongly the fingers are bent, grasping the sides. In this case, everything coincided in such a way that the screen falls under the fingers more often than on the Xperia XA with a smaller body.

The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor. There is also a proximity sensor that blocks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. Multi-touch technology allows you to process 10 simultaneous touches.

A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections, Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

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

Both screens are dark, but the Sony screen is still darker (its brightness in the photo is 119 versus 125 for the Nexus 7). The tripling of reflected objects in the Sony Xperia XA Ultra screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the outer glass (also known as the touch sensor) and the surface of the matrix (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better under intense external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (very effective, even better than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a lower speed than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, its maximum value was about 580 cd/m², and the minimum was 6.3 cd/m². The maximum value is very high, and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, in bright daylight and even in direct sunlight, the image on the screen should be clearly visible. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Works automatic adjustment brightness by the light sensor (it is located to the left of the logo on the front panel). IN automatic mode When external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the brightness adjustment position. If the brightness slider is set to maximum, then in complete darkness the auto-brightness function reduces the brightness to 33 cd/m² (normal), in an office illuminated by artificial light (approximately 400 lux) it sets it to 410 cd/m² (excessively bright), in a very bright environment (corresponds to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) increases to 580 cd/m² (to the maximum, which is what is needed). If the brightness slider is at half scale, then the screen brightness for the three conditions above is as follows: 33, 210 and 580 cd/m² (suitable values). If the brightness control is set to minimum - 33, 40, 580 cd/m² (the average value is too low). As a result, the auto-brightness function works absolutely adequately, and to some extent it is possible to adjust the nature of the brightness change to the user’s requirements. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, and therefore there is no screen flickering.

This screen uses an IPS type matrix. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

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

The screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades and without significant color shifts, even with large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, here are photographs in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia XA Ultra, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (across the white field in full screen), and the color balance on the camera was forcibly switched 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 a test picture:

Colors on the Sony Xperia XA Ultra's screen are a bit oversaturated, skin tones are heavily red-shifted, and the color balance is noticeably different from standard. Of course, you need to be very careful when assessing the color rendition of a screen from a photograph, but the trend is conveyed correctly. 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 have not changed much on both screens, but on the Sony Xperia XA Ultra the contrast reduction is greater. And a white field:

The brightness at an angle for both screens decreased noticeably, but in the case of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra the drop in brightness is much less. When deviated diagonally, the black field brightens greatly and acquires a yellowish tint or remains approximately neutral gray. The photographs 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 another angle:

When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is good, although not ideal:

The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is normal - about 800:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 20 ms (12 ms on + 8 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 28 ms. Constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, the gamma curve did not reveal a blockage either in the highlights or in the shadows, and the index of the approximating power function was 2.54, which is more than the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve practically does not deviate from the power-law dependence:

Due to the presence of dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the output image (in dark images, the brightness tends to decrease), the resulting dependence of brightness on 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 the entire screen. For this reason, we carried out a number of tests - determining contrast and response time, comparing black illumination at angles - when displaying special templates with a constant average brightness, and not monochromatic fields in the entire screen. In general, such non-disabled brightness correction does nothing but harm, since it reduces the visibility of gradations in the shadows in the case of dark images. In addition, this dynamic adjustment when displaying any image other than a white field on the entire screen significantly reduces the brightness, which impairs readability in bright light, and constant brightness adjustment can be very annoying, for example, when watching movies. The jumps in brightness are especially noticeable when subtitles are displayed on the screen. Let us also mention one more feature of the screen: the side curves of the screen begin at the border of the display area, so when looking at the screen even at small angles to the perpendicular, these curves begin to increase columns of subpixels of different colors, and the edges of the screen irritatingly shimmer with thin colored stripes. Also, the curves glare in almost any orientation of the screen relative to the light source, if it is at least above the plane of the screen, the glare is very different for the right and left eyes, this causes increased discomfort.

Color gamut is slightly wider than sRGB:

Let's look at the spectra:

They are very atypical for Sony's top mobile devices. Apparently, this screen uses LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor (usually a blue emitter and a yellow phosphor), which, in combination with special matrix filters, allows for a wide color gamut. Yes, and the red phosphor apparently uses so-called quantum dots. Unfortunately, as a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films - oriented to the sRGB space (and these are the vast majority) have an unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, such as skin tones. The effect is aggravated by the fact that the red color is shifted into the blue region. The result is shown in the photo above.

The balance of shades on the gray scale is poor, since the color temperature is much higher than the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is more than 10 units, which is considered a bad indicator even for a consumer device. At the same time, the variation in color temperature and ΔE is large - this negatively affects the visual assessment of color balance. (Dark areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since there the color balance does not have of great importance, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

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

That's what we tried to do, the result is data signed as Corr. in the graphs above. As a result, we adjusted the color temperature in the right direction and greatly reduced ΔE, but only on the white field, on shades of gray everything only got worse. At the same time, the brightness (as well as the contrast) decreased significantly. There is no point in making such a correction. Additionally, in the settings you can select one of three correction profiles.

The photos above are taken for option Switch off. Note that the correction only works in Sony applications - when viewing images and, apparently, in the video player. This is what happens if you select a profile Extreme brightness mode:

Color contrast is increased, but only on test worlds. Typical photographs remain virtually unchanged. In mode Mobile Bravia Engine 2 colour contrast increases for all images, which leads to unpleasant results:

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 the smartphone both on a sunny day on the beach and in complete darkness. It is acceptable to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works adequately. The advantages also include a very effective oleophobic coating, no air gap in the layers of the screen and no flicker. The disadvantages are, first of all, oversaturated and unnatural colors (skin tones are especially affected), low stability of black to the deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane, poor color balance, as well as non-switchable dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness. And the curved edges of the outer glass do not add comfort, since they glare all the time, tend to glow in the dark and shimmer brightly even at small angles. Nevertheless, taking into account the importance of characteristics for this particular class of devices (and the most important thing is the visibility of information in a wide range of external conditions), the quality of the screen can be considered high. At the same time, despite the large screen, due to the features listed above, it is difficult to recommend this device for watching movies.

Sound

The Xperia XA Ultra does not sound as interesting as the older models of the X series; the sound here is quite loud, but it cannot boast of crystal clarity and a wide range of frequencies. The sound in headphones is certainly more interesting; overall, everything is pretty good, but there are fewer settings than in flagships. There is automatic optimization of all sound parameters using the complex ClearAudio+ function, but if you turn it off, then from manual settings You can only find an equalizer with preset values ​​and a surround sound emulation mode, which few people use at all.

In the conversational speaker, audibility is also not ideal, the sound is bassy and muffled, and the hole for the speaker is too small for such a large surface, sometimes the speaker simply does not fall directly on the ear. This is common for tablets with phone functionality, and the Xperia Z Ultra had the same problem, but owners just learn quite quickly how to accurately place their own devices to their ear.

The sensitivity of the microphones is normal, the sound through the voice recorder is recorded clearly and is clearly distinguishable when played back, the noise reduction system copes with its tasks adequately.

There is an FM radio in the smartphone, but automatic recording telephone conversations from the line using regular funds not provided. The radio integrates the proprietary TrackID application for instant identification and search for music on the network.

Camera

Sony Xperia XA Ultra is equipped with two cameras with a resolution of 21.5 and 16 megapixels. The advanced front camera has a 16-megapixel sensor with a 1/2.6-inch Sony Exmor RS matrix for mobile devices, a wide-angle lens (88°) with f/2.0 aperture, as well as an autofocus function, its own flash and even optical image stabilization . Automatic and manual mode controls, you can enable HDR. The front camera produces high-quality and clear images, with good sharpness, detail and color rendition.

The main camera has a Sony Exmor RS sensor for mobile devices with a 1/2.4-inch 21.5 MP matrix, hybrid autofocus and LED flash. The maximum light sensitivity is manually set to ISO 3200, the maximum aperture is f/2.2. The device received the proprietary SteadyShot optical stabilization function and a separate hardware camera control button.

In manual mode, you can set ISO, white balance, and change the focus type. There is a five-fold proprietary Clear Image digital zoom. Additional modes are also present, including those downloaded separately. Camera control is not transferred to third-party applications via the Camera2 API, and recording in RAW is also not supported.

The video camera cannot shoot in 4K, the maximum resolution is 1920×1080 @30 fps. The SteadyShot stabilization function is noticeable when shooting on the move, and the image really becomes smooth. The camera copes with video shooting in general with dignity: the image is bright, sharp, detailed, without noticeable artifacts, with good color rendition and high-quality sound. The noise reduction system copes with its responsibilities successfully; Sony traditionally has one of the best.

• Video #1 (27 MB, 1920×1080 @30 fps, H.264, AAC)
• Video #2 (48 MB, 1920×1080 @30 fps, H.264, AAC)

	Good sharpness across the field and plans.
	Excellent detail in distant shots.
	The text is well done.
	The camera handles foregrounds almost perfectly.
	Good detail in the foregrounds.
	As the shot is removed, the sharpness drops very slowly.
	The camera does macro photography well.

It looks like Sony has finally managed to overcome blurriness in the corners. Of course, it can still be found in the pictures, but it is already within the normal range, while in almost all the latest cameras from the manufacturer, when shooting at maximum resolution, the corners were blurred. This is quite understandable given the size of the sensor and working distance and has long been eliminated only in software. Perhaps in this case the problem was fixed in some other way, and Sony was tricked again, but the result is important to us, and it is really good, and now you can get beautiful pictures not only when shooting in 8 megapixels.

Since the significant areas of out of focus are gone and no longer distract the eye, you can now pay attention to other advantages of the camera. Excellent sharpness and detail across almost the entire field of the frame and across all plans - not every flagship camera can boast of this now, but here it was achieved without pronounced software processing. Considering the high resolution, which the camera does well, this is especially commendable. So, in its updated form, the camera will cope well with a variety of scenes.

Telephone and communications

The smartphone operates in most 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA network bands, and also has support for LTE Cat.4 with a theoretical maximum download speed of up to 150 Mbit/s. All three most common LTE FDD bands among domestic operators are supported (B3, B7 and B20). Connection speed in 4G networks and work with cellular networks Russian operators In general, all new Sony Xperia X and XA devices do not cause any complaints: the smartphone instantly reconnects after a break, does not lose connection in areas of poor reception, and provides maximum high speeds in 4G in familiar test locations.

The smartphone also supports Bluetooth 4.1, NFC with support for the Mifare Classic protocol, two Wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA and Miracast, you can organize wireless point access via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. The Micro-USB connector supports the USB 2.0 specification and connecting external devices in USB OTG mode.

The navigation module works with GPS (A-GPS) and Glonass without the support of the Chinese Beidou. There are no complaints about the operating 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 operates.

The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, while dialing telephone number search is carried out immediately by the first letters in contacts, and there is support for continuous input such as Swype. Now in all Sony smartphones the SwiftKey keyboard with more will be installed by default additional settings and opportunities, which also supports the continuous writing method. To work with such a large screen, a number of functions are provided to reduce the area of ​​on-screen keyboards, move them closer to the edge, etc.

The smartphone supports two SIM cards using the Dual standard SIM Dual Standby. There is only one radio module, so there can only be one active conversation. A SIM card in any slot can work with 3G/4G networks, but only one of the cards can work in this mode at the same time (the second will only work in 2G). Choose between two SIM cards to make a call, sending SMS etc. can be done in advance or immediately before performing the action.

OS and software

Sony Xperia XA Ultra is based on the Android OS platform version 6 with its own shell. The interface is so familiar that there is practically nothing to add to its description. It can only be noted that several functionality For comfortable work with the screen using the fingers of one hand. The icons in the latest version of the interface have been completely redrawn for new models, the themes change depending on the color of the case.

The internal structure, the layout of menu sections, the organization of desktops, etc. - everything remains the same with the exception of some little things, such as installing an alternative SwiftKey keyboard in all new Sony models. The interface as a whole has become easier to understand and intuitive.

Performance

For the hardware of the XA series smartphones, Sony chose products from Taiwanese MediaTek, while the more expensive Xperia X uses Qualcomm Snapdragon. The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has the MT6755 SoC, also known as Helio P10. The MT6755 configuration includes a 64-bit octa-core True8Core processor based on the ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, clocked at 2 GHz, and an ARM Mali-T860 GPU clocked at 700 MHz.

Volume random access memory smartphone is 3 GB, the volume of built-in flash memory is 16 GB, of which no more than 10 GB is initially available to the user for his needs. This volume can be increased using microSD cards, and there is no need to remove one of the SIM cards, since all three cards are installed in the device at the same time, each having its own slot. It is also possible to connect to USB port external flash drives in OTG mode. MicroSD cards are supported up to 200GB in capacity, and in practice our 128GB Transcend Premium microSDXC UHS-1 test card was reliably recognized by the device.

Helio P10 does not demonstrate outstanding performance; according to the results, this SoC is close to another fresh mid-level platform - HiSilicon Kirin 650. But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, which powers older Xperia X models, is better in all respects, especially noticeable in specialized graphics tests .

Thus, based on the testing results, we can say with confidence that the Helio P10’s level is in no way above average. Its capabilities should still be enough for all modern tasks and not too demanding games. In World of Tanks, the number of frames per second is not the maximum, but it is quite comfortable for the game; there were no significant delays even in the more difficult Modern Combat 5.

Testing in latest versions complex tests AnTuTu and GeekBench 3:

For convenience, we have compiled all the results we obtained when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks into tables. The table usually adds several other devices from different segments, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry figures). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison it is impossible to present the results from different versions benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” - due to the fact that at one time they passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions test programs.

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

When testing in 3DMark, the most powerful smartphones now have the ability 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).

	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)	Huawei P9 lite (HiSilicon Kirin 650)	Sony Xperia X (Qualcomm Snapdragon 650)	Honor 8 (HiSilicon Kirin 950)	Meizu Pro 6 (Helio X25)
3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot (more is better)	425	367	871	867	1054
GFXBenchmark Manhattan ES 3.1 (Onscreen)	5 fps	5 fps	10 fps	11 fps	11 fps
GFXBenchmark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p Offscreen)	5 fps	5 fps	10 fps	10 fps	11 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (Onscreen)	18 fps	19 fps	33 fps	36 fps	36 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen)	17 fps	19 fps	31 fps	27 fps	40 fps

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for benchmarks for assessing the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowance for the fact that their results significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so the comparison can only be truly correct on the same OS and browsers, and this is possible during testing not always. For Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

Thermal photographs

Below is a thermal image of the rear surface obtained after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program:

Heating is more localized in the upper right part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 42 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees). Such heating cannot be called insignificant.

Playing video

To test the omnivorous nature of 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 Internet. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern options using processor cores alone. Also, you shouldn’t 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 testing results, the test 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 successfully play them, you will have to resort to the help of a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, it is also necessary to change the settings and manually install additional custom codecs, because now this player does not officially support the AC3 sound format.

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

Further testing of video playback was performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.

MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, we are in this smartphone We didn’t find it, 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 “Methodology for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices) 720/24p

Fine No

Note: If in both columns Uniformity And Passes Green ratings are given, this means that, most likely, when watching films, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and frame skipping will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems related to the playback of the corresponding files.

According to the frame output criterion, the quality of playback of video files on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can (but are not required) be output with more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without skipping frames - with the exception of files with 60 fps, in in which a couple of frames are skipped per second, and usually two frames in a row are skipped, which is noticeable. The reason is the atypical screen refresh rate - approximately 58 Hz. When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels (1080p), the image of the video file itself is displayed one-to-one pixel by pixel, exactly along the edge of the screen and in true Full HD resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235: all shade gradations 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 Ultra is 2700 mAh, which is small for such a large device. Sony engineers clearly overestimated their strength, because, as in the case of the regular Xperia XA, the Xperia XA Ultra has very, very modest autonomy: not entirely a failure, but for a multimedia multifunctional combine (and why else do you need a huge screen, if not for games and movies?) the level is unacceptably weak, especially in comparison with modern offers on the market, of which there are many.

Continuous reading in the Moon+ Reader program (with a standard, light theme, with auto-scrolling) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (brightness was set to 100 cd/m²) lasted only 12 hours until complete discharge. When continuously watching videos from YouTube in high quality (720p) with the same brightness level through the home Wi-Fi network the device barely reached 9 o'clock. In 3D gaming mode, the smartphone operates for only 3 hours.

The smartphone is charged from a network charger with a maximum output current of 1.5 A for approximately 2.5 hours with a current of 1.5 A at a voltage of 5 V. The device does not support wireless charging. During charging, the LED event indicator changes color three times: from red to orange halfway through charging, and then to green when the battery is fully charged.

Bottom line

As for the price, at the time of writing the review, the smartphone is offered in official Russian retail for 28 or 29 thousand rubles, depending on support for one or two SIM cards. The price is not too low, but here Sony is apparently relying on the unusual positioning of the device and a rather narrow niche for its use, since the regular Xperia XA is priced much cheaper by the manufacturer. Not every user, even in the current conditions of universal love for large gadgets, will choose a device weighing more than 200 grams that barely fits in a pocket as a pocket device.

As for the technical capabilities of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra, in this regard the device can rightfully be classified as middling; it is definitely not a top-end or flagship level. The screen, sound, performance of the hardware platform and especially battery life are all not outstanding here, and in the recent past smartphones of this level, for example the same Xperia C4, were much cheaper from Sony. By the way, C4 can be purchased now, and for 10 thousand cheaper, but in fact it is not much inferior to today’s hero of the review, the price of which seems overpriced. Perhaps the only undeniably strong point of the new product is its two cameras.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

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

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	79.4 mm (millimeters) 7.94 cm (centimeters) 0.26 ft (feet) 3.13 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	164.2 mm (millimeters) 16.42 cm (centimeters) 0.54 ft (feet) 6.46 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.4 mm (millimeters) 0.84 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	202 g (grams) 0.45 lbs 7.13 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	109.51 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.65 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Golden White Black
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Metal Plastic

SIM card

The 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 (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (F3213)
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 850 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz (F3213) LTE 800 MHz (F3211; F3212) LTE 900 MHz (F3211; F3212; F3215; F3216) LTE 1800 MHz (F3211; F3212; F3215; F3216) LTE 1900 MHz (F3211; F3213; F3212) LTE 2100 MHz (F3211; F3212; F3215; F3216) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (F3213) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (F3213) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (F3213) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (F3213; F3215; F3216) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (F3215; F3216) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (F3215; F3216) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (F3215; F3216) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (F3215; F3216)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

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

Operating system

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

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755)
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	256 kB + 256 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	2
GPU clock speed Speed ​​of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	700 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	933 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

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

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

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

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	6 in (inches) 152.4 mm (millimeters) 15.24 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.94 in (inches) 74.72 mm (millimeters) 7.47 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.23 in (inches) 132.83 mm (millimeters) 13.28 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. More high density Allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details.	367 ppi (pixels per inch) 144 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	76.37% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 Minimum pencil hardness >9H

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model	Sony IMX230 Exmor RS
Sensor type
Sensor size	5.99 x 4.5 mm (millimeters) 0.29 in (inches)
Pixel size	1.127 µm (micrometers) 0.001127 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor	5.78
ISO (light sensitivity)	100 - 6400
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	5312 x 3984 pixels 21.16 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode
	Sensor size - 1/2.4" Hybrid autofocus

Additional camera

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

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony IMX234 Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	5.95 x 3.35 mm (millimeters) 0.27 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other side, smaller size pixel may have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels.	1.12 µm (micrometers) 0.00112 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	6.34
ISO (light sensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of light sensitivity of the photosensor. A lower value means weaker light sensitivity and vice versa - higher values ​​mean higher light sensitivity, i.e. better ability of the sensor to work in low light conditions.	100 - 6400
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.2
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	3.5 mm (millimeters) 22.18 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)
	Angle of view - 88° Autofocus Optical image stabilization

Audio

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

Radio

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

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves communication speed, coverage, and facilitates easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

4.1

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide more fast exchange data, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol) AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

USB

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

Headphone jack

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

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

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

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

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 from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2700 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	558 h (hours) 33480 min (minutes) 23.3 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	708 h (hours) 42480 min (minutes) 29.5 days
4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network.	671 h (hours) 40260 min (minutes) 28 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Fast charging Fixed
	Quick Charger UCH12

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.718 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.426 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.27 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.37 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

additional characteristics

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

additional characteristics Information about other device characteristics.

F3211 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.718 W/kg; body - 0.426 W/kg F3211 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.270 W/kg; body - 0.370 W/kg F3212 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.718 W/kg; body - 0.426 W/kg F3212 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.270 W/kg; body - 0.370 W/kg F3213 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.718 W/kg; body - 0.437 W/kg F3213 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.200 W/kg; body - 0.850 W/kg F3215 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.718 W/kg; body - 0.432 W/kg F3215 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.200 W/kg; body - 0.370 W/kg F3216 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.718 W/kg; body - 0.432 W/kg F3216 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.200 W/kg; body - 0.370 W/kg

Phablets—smartphones that are similar in display size to tablets—are popular among a certain audience of consumers. And although Sony is not an active player in the market segment for these devices, it still follows fashion and marks its presence in it. One successful example is the Sony Xperia XA ultra. Built on a new powerful chip from MTK, the phablet shows good performance. In addition, to a certain extent, it belongs to the category of frameless devices, which is not typical for products from a Japanese brand.

The table below contains Sony specifications Xperia XA ultra.

CPU	Helio P10, eight-core, 28 nm
GP	MaliT860-MP2
RAM/ROM	3 GB / 16 GB
Display	IPS FullHD 1920×1080, 6 inches, 367 ppi
SIM	Depending on the model number, 1 SIM or 2 SIM, separate slot for memory card
Networks	GSM (four bands), UMTS (4 bands)
Cameras	Front 16MP, autofocus, flash Rear 21.5MP, autofocus, flash
Sensors	Gyroscope, compass, acceleration, illumination, proximity
	2700 mAh

The device weighs 202 g, is made of plastic and metal, and has a frameless display. Dimensions (HxWxT) 164x79x8.4 mm.

Sony Xperia XA ultra

Important! The device is available in two technical versions. The model with part number f3211 is equipped with a slot for one SIM. The second version, Sony Xperia XA ultra dual f3212, works with two cards mobile operators In standby. The Sony Xperia XA ultra does not have a feature that owners of Sony flagships like so much, when both cards work on the 4G LTE network.

The Sony Xperia XA ultra dual smartphone, as well as the f3211 model, is offered in four colors: white, black, golden green (Gold Lime), as well as copper shade (Rose Gold). Color of horizontal zones of the front panel, power frame, back cover- the same. The version with two SIM cards will cost the buyer 17 and a half thousand rubles.

Smartphone ergonomics

The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a really big smartphone that has several design features.

1. The first feature that catches your eye is complete absence of side display frames. The protective glass of the screen ends exactly on the metal power frame. The display does not protrude, so no accidental clicks occur.
2. Second distinguishing feature phablet - no fingerprint scanner. This does not correspond to modern trends, however, this approach of the company collects positive reviews from conservative consumers and allows it to reduce the price of the smartphone.

There are also some differences in the arrangement of control elements from standard scheme. The power button is small, round, made of metal. It is located almost in the center of the right side and protrudes above the surface of the housing frame. This approach makes it easy to find the element by touch. The right side also houses a volume rocker under the power button. It is thin and also easy to touch. The position of the camera button is usual, in the lower zone of the right side.

At the top left is a card compartment. Its design is non-standard for Sony smartphones. To insert or remove cards, you need to fold back the cover, which represents part of the power frame of the case. It is held on by a rubber cord, however You won't need any tools other than your fingernails to open it.

At the bottom there is an interface for connecting a charger or data cable, a microphone hole, and a main speaker grille. Connection interface on top wired headphones. There is also a microphone hole for the noise reduction system.

At the top of the front panel, in the horizontal area familiar to Sony products, there is a thin, narrow speaker grille. Conspicuous large camera optics. It is almost the same size as the main one on the back cover. The flash LED is located nearby.

In the center of the top line is the manufacturer's logo. To the left is the element that causes the most mixed reactions from users. For LED indicator missed events, a rather large window is made, which looks somewhat atypical for neat Sony products. However, in comparison with the large optics of the front camera, it looks like some kind of element compensating for the congestion of the right side.

The back panel is sleek and simple. The Sony Xperia XA ultra dual is made in a plastic case around a metal power frame, the rear cover is flat, the main camera optics is in the upper left corner, and the flash LED is under it. In the visual center is the name of the XPERIA series.

Advice! You should buy a case for this phone immediately. The surface of the back cover is scratched quite easily. The same can be said about protective glass display. When you carry the device in your pocket with keys and change, large noticeable scratches appear on the screen very quickly.

The body of the Sony Xperia XA ultra dual, as well as the single-SIM model, is assembled with very high quality. All gaps are very thin, of uniform thickness. The strength of the structure assembled on a power frame also commands respect. All attempts to bend or otherwise deform the phone end in failure. Wherein nothing plays or creaks. It is impossible to break the Sony Xperia XA ultra dual without aggressive vandalism.

6-inch IPS matrix - this is exactly the display the Sony Xperia XA ultra received. The display resolution is 1920x1080 with a density of 367 ppi. The backlight brightness is adjustable from 6.65 cd per sq.m to 524 cd per sq.m. The measured gamma curve of the display is above the optimal specification. However, thanks to the wide color gamut and software correction, the matrix displays colors as close to real as possible. According to reviews from owners, there are no comments on the display quality of the Sony Xperia XA ultra display. The screen has good contrast with a measured value of 1029:1.

To customize to personal preferences, there is a mode where you can adjust the saturation separately for each color channel. Also present Sony proprietary modes:

• Mobile Brava Engine with color saturation adjustment;
• Super-Vivid with maximum color saturation, increased contrast, for working in bright sun;
• without recalculating the color information of the image.

Automatic backlight adjustment allows you to comfortably work with Sony Xperia XA ultra both on a clear sunny day and in dark room. At the same time, the system adjusts the color temperature in the range from 9500 to 8000K for confident recognition of information on the screen.

Important! The biggest questions for users who have never used a phablet are the mechanics of using a finger on a large display. Sony phone Xperia XA ultra has a mode that is typical for this class of devices, reducing the image on the screen to a diagonal size of 4 inches. This functionality will definitely appeal to fragile girls with small hands, as well as men with short, thick fingers.

Hardware platform

Heart Sony systems Xperia XA ultra is the new Helio P10 processor from MediaTek. This is an eight-core chip made using a 28 nm process technology.

On a note! Features of MediaTek products include slightly higher energy consumption. However, the processor's performance level is sufficient to run today's demanding applications.

The Mali T860MP2 processor is used to calculate graphics. It is capable of operating at a peak frequency of 700 MHz. The amount of RAM installed in the phone is 3 GB, and the data storage capacity is 16 GB. The latter can be easily increased after installing the memory card. SD with a size of up to 200 GB is supported.

No jerks or slowdowns in drawing during operation operating system The owners of the model failed to notice. However, it is worth remembering that affordable price on Sony Xperia XA ultra means that the device will not set records computing power. The smartphone works confidently with modern games.

1. LaraCroft:Relic Run, DoodleJump DC do not show any problems with rendering, response speed to touches or gyroscope data processing.
2. WoT at maximum graphics quality caused the smartphone to heat up slightly.
3. GoldFire: RiseOfPrometeus, a very demanding modern game, shows a variable frame rate from 10 to 59 frames per second.

Tests clearly show: unlike the market flagships, Sony Xperia XA ultra dual does not have a significant performance reserve. However, almost all games will run on it without problems.

Autonomy

Looking at the huge screen of the Sony Xperia XA ultra, the user may be confused about the battery capacity. The phablet is equipped with a battery of only 2700 mAh. However, it is enough the balanced platform shows good autonomy.

1. A synthetic PCMark test when playing multimedia shows that the battery will last for 7 hours and 14 minutes.
2. When playing video from the internal storage, with the communication module disabled, the battery capacity will last for 4 hours 44 minutes.
3. WoT-class games are guaranteed to use up battery power in 3 hours.

Important! Time intervals given battery life obtained for operating the device with power saving modes disabled. By activating the Stamina option, you can easily make your Sony Xperia XA ultra work for 24 hours. And the SuperStamina mode will allow you to get even more impressive results.

Cameras

Sony Xperia XA ultra is positioned as a selfie phablet. Its front camera is equipped with a flash and a 16MP optical sensor. There is autofocus, which makes you think that you can get great photos without any effort. But the practice is somewhat different from advertising texts. The front camera has a problem in the form Slow autofocus. You won't be able to take a sharp photo at close range.

Slow autofocus has another unpleasant manifestation. You can take pictures with the front camera in low light using a flash. However, the quality of the images leaves much to be desired. Autofocus is clearly late and photos turn out blurry.

The rear camera does much better. Its sensor is larger in area, as is the number of active pixels. The 21.5 MP camera can:

• take photos with high detail without flash in good lighting;
• conduct macro photography provided you select the distance to the object for good focusing;
• work in a wide dynamic range;
• Great for close-up shots with flash;
• excellent text processing;
• It is good to suppress digital noise in low-light frames.

Users are offered many templates for processing received images. For example, “hand-held twilight” will dramatically improve the quality of photos taken in such conditions. There is panning with correct frame stitching. It is proposed to create both horizontal and vertical rows. For professional photographers it is offered manual camera setting mode, where you can change any parameters. In addition to pulse flash and serial flash, there is a continuous flash mode to eliminate red-eye.

As a conclusion

Sony Xperia XA ultra is a high-quality, thoughtful and balanced phablet. He is capable of completing any task assigned to him. And at the same time, this large smartphone is recognizable and has all the luxurious features of Sony products. The phablet boasts an excellent frameless display and the ability to take high-quality photos. The Sony Xperia XA ultra is definitely worth the money. Therefore, for lovers large screens It's worth buying this reliable and functional model.

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