Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, L2 hands-on review

08 January 2018
Xperias, reimagined. Sony is stepping into the new year with a brand new yet recognizably Sony design for its XA-series of midrangers, now into their third generation.

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  • 11 Jan 2018

Don t tell extra .. XA2U is the best midranger for now

    aknsreddy, 11 Jan 2018Most stupidest designs. Dont buy these phones.Why r u here? Go to your favourite Samsung A8.. Haha lol

      Foxtrot2Novmbr, 11 Jan 2018Oh but on the other hand. The sony lacks daydream VR suppor... moreI heard Sammy phones overheat and close up after 15 min of VR...
      also overheat due to wireless charging damaging the battery....
      I also heard there is some qnovo stuff in Xperias to prevent all that battery damage,...
      and I heard just a few android games actually run in only 1080p mode max (Modern Combat 5) and none in 2k resolution...
      Some also mentioned that you can record stereo sound 4k video on new phones now, but cant listen to that stereo on a mono speaker phone, nor can watch that 4k video on those 2k screens....
      I also heard dual cameras setup was introduced to get stuff like Background defocus mode from Z2 era, and looseless zoom from Z5 era on other phones....

      Lots of informational stuff there.
      Take notice.

        Denis Thomas, 11 Jan 2018Exactly my point. Every time I mention Sony people around a... moreIndeed, all others just upgrade.
        Sony upgrades, and each time offers sth completely different...

        Its KANDO.

        Unrelated but....Have you guys seen this revolutionary device from CES new sound and video experience from Sony, the true innovators:
        https://youtu.be/ztnnIYiCpA8

          Foxtrot2Novmbr, 11 Jan 2018Leader of a crappy smartphone. Their design always the same... more...and Xperias stand out there "like beautiful monoliths of power, in a field of soapbars". B-)
          I feel poetic today, maybe I should write some poetry again

            Foxtrot2Novmbr, 11 Jan 2018Leader of a crappy smartphone. Their design always the same... moreRiiight... LoL.
            Go check the arenas NEW PHONES section.
            Design always the same. Same lines, same fronts, same Just back logos different.

            If you can differentiate Htc from Huawei, from Samsung, from Lg, from Xiaomi, from Oppo, from Vivo, from Alcatel.....
            ...you get a candybar.

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              Foxtrot2Novmbr, 11 Jan 2018Oh but on the other hand. The sony lacks daydream VR suppor... moreIt's okay because it's short and sweet. Let's wait for MWC and Sony will blow them all away with the Mirai design Flagship.

                Denis Thomas, 10 Jan 2018The only thing great about your S8 is it's lack of stereo s... moreOh but on the other hand. The sony lacks daydream VR support, Wireless charging, Quick charging(That doesn't take more than 2 hours to charge), Dual camera system, big battery life coupled with powercases, or even supported and optimized games for 4K display!
                Oh let me remind you! The Sony CES 2018 was far too short than other competitors. Which makes their announcement a pure garbage! While the other smartphone competitors are emerging as the next smartphone giant. Sony is loosing its competition in the market!

                  savage, 11 Jan 2018cause sony always be a leader,not a followerLeader of a crappy smartphone. Their design always the same. Nothing new on the outline of the unit.

                    Most stupidest designs. Dont buy these phones.

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                      • 11 Jan 2018

                      When we can expect the real review, @gsmarena?

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                        • 11 Jan 2018

                        Denis Thomas, 11 Jan 2018Exactly my point. Every time I mention Sony people around a... moreI see you love to use sarcasm a lot when posting (at least for your sake, I hope it's just that). :D I give this 2/5 for the nice try, but you're also trying too hard and it's way too obvious that you're just joking. Nobody can be this delusional, I mean NOBODY.

                          Love the Community, 11 Jan 2018Hurr durr Background Defocus is a mouthful. We are not rock... moreThat nailed it! You made me laugh you are so right! Can't believe that this is our society now..

                            savage, 11 Jan 2018cause sony always be a leader,not a followerExactly my point. Every time I mention Sony people around are like "he is the boss" and it's normal. It's Sony we are talking about.

                            I get why Sony related posts get the most hate, it's because Sony leads.

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                              Anonymous, 11 Jan 2018Sony's been doing it since Xperia Z, it's called Background... moreHurr durr Background Defocus is a mouthful. We are not rocket scientists. We, including shappy are just as dumb as Jake Paul and the Jake Paulers and Logan Paul with the LoGang.

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                                AnonD-729944, 11 Jan 2018Sony...unfollowing trendscause sony always be a leader,not a follower

                                  Anonymous, 08 Jan 2018the camera will fail again. every year same story. mehIf it is to be judged by last years XA1 camera, it will again be at top in midrange camera performance:

                                  https://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=5&idPhone1=8596&idPhone2=8335&idPhone3=8756

                                  You obviously need some catching up to do

                                    Anonymous, 11 Jan 2018A shame that the OIS is put in the not-so-useful front came... moreAc

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                                      • 11 Jan 2018

                                      happy sony stay at rectangular design. all other has the sam eggy design. own xz premium and the phone is excellent in all aspects. will buy xa2 for my wife. sony thanks for such beautiful phones.

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                                        Sony...unfollowing trends