Sony Xperia XA review: Narrow margins

22 June 2016
Sometimes an underdog proves to be the crowd favorite. This may be the case with the Sony Xperia XA - the most affordable of the four X-phones we've seen so far and yet it probably causes the most excitement when you hold it in hand.

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  • 15 Aug 2016

I have mobile heat problem when software updated or app download and battery down so fast speaker sound not clear

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    • vaN
    • 15 Aug 2016

    AnonD-556969, 13 Aug 2016I have the same question. Did you find out if it has a noti... moreyes, upper right corner

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      • mXQ
      • 15 Aug 2016

      Hi guys I can confirm that the battery drain on the Sony xa is due to a bug in the software which will resolve in a future update and the way to get round this in the meantime is to to turn your WiFi off then turn off WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning off and then switch your WiFi back on as normal until the new update which fixes the battery drain issue. I can confirm the WiFi is constantly searching for networks as the Bluetooth is scanning as well when the phone is locked or in sleep mode which draining the battery so following then simple steps above will fix the issue :)

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        • 15 Aug 2016

        Anonymous, 06 Jul 2016Can anyone tell about heating issue, does it heat, if yes,... moreI can confirm that the xa does not even get warm when playing intensive game.

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          • mXQ
          • 15 Aug 2016

          AnonD-556969, 13 Aug 2016I have the same question. Did you find out if it has a noti... moreYes it has notification light.

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            • 13 Aug 2016

            XA , 22 Jul 2016Does this phone have LED notificationI have the same question. Did you find out if it has a notification light?

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              • QcR
              • 22 Jul 2016

              Does this phone have LED notification

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                • MKD_MKD
                • n4W
                • 21 Jul 2016

                It would be nice if you can test battery with new 33.2.A.2.73 firmware.
                It is said that this firmware brings new kernel and that bugs that are to blame for high battery drain are sorted.

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                  • dPU
                  • 19 Jul 2016

                  "each month is shown at twice the size of other images." it's 4

                    sony EX!, 12 Jul 2016Sorry to comment here, I am no fan of Samsung.... In fact I... moreI have also use Samsung S2 before. The battery is enough for 1day usage, must charge it daily. Then the XA battery endurance same with S2. I already mention that S2 is 5years flagship BUT the the XA is midrange, so it must have it limitation, but XA had Stamina mode which can bring a better battery life compare to that 5years flagship and the android M is battery saver compare to those older versions.

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                      • 12 Jul 2016

                      Anonymous, 05 Jul 2016You are saying the Samsung Galaxy S2 flagship is a joke too... moreSorry to comment here, I am no fan of Samsung.... In fact I'll never buy one, but at least be fair.... When did galaxy S2 come out dude? 4-5 years back? Or even longer? Don't even remember.... we're talking about today's phones... who wants to reach for a charger everyday in the middle of your work in the afternoon/evening?

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                        • rK{
                        • 12 Jul 2016

                        Anonymous, 05 Jul 2016Only thang dropped here is your comment because thus Sony b... moreSONY battery tech?Yeah, right! At least read the entire review dear..... Have a look at the battery life review. It IS really poor! Battery tech can mostlyy help if phone is in standby.... so you're saying keep the phone in your pocket and maybe it'll last the day? How much can one stretch a 2300mAh battery?Boooo!

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                          • Rbq
                          • 11 Jul 2016

                          Anonymous, 06 Jul 2016Can anyone tell about heating issue, does it heat, if yes,... moreThere so Hot flying Off shelves. Hehe

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                            • tDx
                            • 10 Jul 2016

                            Anonymous, 29 Jun 2016Sony sp model is a great little 4.6" cell with nice sound s... moreYes

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                              • Lmq
                              • 08 Jul 2016

                              The performance review shows all benchmarks of Galaxy J5 2016 with much higher score than the J5 review, please repair that.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Hkt
                                • 06 Jul 2016

                                Can anyone tell about heating issue, does it heat, if yes, when does.

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                                  • vV5
                                  • 05 Jul 2016

                                  Leo, 04 Jul 2016The battery is a joke , even sony E5 will have a bigger bat... moreYou are saying the Samsung Galaxy S2 flagship is a joke too, because acording the Gsmarena Battery Comparison chart, XA have same battery endurance with the S2. But XA is midrange, hope you can understand, it had stamina mode that S2 don't.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Ibx
                                    • 05 Jul 2016

                                    Leo, 04 Jul 2016The battery is a joke , even sony E5 will have a bigger bat... moreOnly thang dropped here is your comment because thus Sony battery tech is excellent and 2ND to none.

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                                      • 04 Jul 2016

                                      krishk, 28 Jun 2016A $300 phone competing with $100 phone (Redmi 3s , K5 plus,... moreI have used xperia P... about 3 year back
                                      Its frame was made up of metal...

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                                        • P72
                                        • 04 Jul 2016

                                        The battery is a joke , even sony E5 will have a bigger battery... sony keeps dropping the ball