Sony Xperia XA2 review

26 January 2018
Sony may be looking beyond smartphones but the Xperia line is still standing its ground. The recently unveiled Xperia XA2 series is not only a statement of persistence, but also shows intent for expansion. And the Xperia XA2 bodes well for Sony's new generation of smartphones this season.

Sort by:

  • D
  • AnonD-731491
  • Jci
  • 28 Jan 2018

YalokIy, 28 Jan 2018s7 got many more things that are of real value to most cust... moreNo, xa2 have best design than s7, best display and best performance i sorry s7 is obsolete.

    AnonD-481725, 27 Jan 2018My suggestion for you is to not build your decision relying... moreI never read one review when I pick something, that would be utterly stupid.

      nothing-, 28 Jan 2018I don't care about some features especially if its useless ... morePreinstalled AVG protection provides secure folders via fp scanner.
      Install UC Browser, provides adblocker, its best browser out there anyhow.
      Oreo provides splitscreen multitask and other feats yes.

      Btw, their test unit obviously has a defunct microphone.
      Not best for Sony QC comment tho.

        Anonymous, 28 Jan 2018This Sony phone camera sucks. But for all xiaomi and hon... moreCamera is not a deal breaker for a person who is not a professional photographer like me and very seldom to take pictures especially at night. I care more on speed, battery efficiency and faster update. Sony so far is one of those OEMs who has this.

          • D
          • AnonD-731491
          • Jci
          • 28 Jan 2018

          Anonymous, 28 Jan 2018Gotta remind you bro that s7 was released probably 1-2 year... moreDisplay fake is a joke lol just put apple and samsung advertorials

            S8 User, 27 Jan 2018Sure hahahaha. Btw, there's also a word "features" and you... moreI don't care about some features especially if its useless for me. Oh by the way, I am also a samsung flagship user and the only features that are useful for me are the following;
            1.) secure folder
            2.) Addblocker on its browser (samsung browser already available to other Android phones via Playstore)
            2.) Split screen (already available for nougat phones)

            I can live without that secured folder as long as my phone is not laggy. The quality of sony phones are far more superior than Samsung. I will gladly choose the plastic back over a fragile glass.

              • D
              • AnonD-664474
              • KgW
              • 28 Jan 2018

              Either this or the XA1 Plus

                AnonD-731491, 27 Jan 2018S7 is a garbage, no USB tipo c, no bluetooth 5.0, no Androi... mores7 got many more things that are of real value to most customers: much better performance, camera, screen, design and sound. Same goes for honor 9.

                The only things that XA2 is really better is battery life, but not by much. Type-C is somewhat good to have, but not a big deal. Bluetooth 5 provides benefits in 0.01% cases of bluetooth use.

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • PA7
                  • 28 Jan 2018

                  AnonD-521587, 28 Jan 2018expecting too much from them its a midranger. its intention... moresony aim flagship, buy XZ1.
                  Best camera on mid is motorola g4+ (equal iphone7 on dxomark.com).
                  XA2 is great SoC, fast update, QC 3(note8 just QC2), lcd sunlight good, no amoled mean no burn in, sony battery survive for 3y(gamers)

                    • D
                    • AnonD-425261
                    • 9I1
                    • 28 Jan 2018

                    Anonymous, 28 Jan 2018Only the front cam. Back camera is better than that of the XA1.not true the back cam look darker and gloomy, check gsmarena cam tool.

                      • D
                      • AnonD-733624
                      • uS}
                      • 28 Jan 2018

                      Still prefer the 16:9, glad Sony stuck with it at least for their mid-range. I don't mind having the top and bottom bezels, don't have to accidentally touch the screen on landscape mode. Edge screen makes up for it.
                      Really hope they fixed the poor post processing in low light which is a trademark Sony weakness. Sony makes the best optical hardware, yet can't figure out the software. Mind boggling.
                      Looking forward to the review of the XA2 Ultra.

                        • ?
                        • Anonymous
                        • vGM
                        • 28 Jan 2018

                        AnonD-425261, 28 Jan 2018how it's possible that the XA1 have better image than the X... moreOnly the front cam. Back camera is better than that of the XA1.

                          • D
                          • AnonD-425261
                          • 9I1
                          • 28 Jan 2018

                          how it's possible that the XA1 have better image than the XA2, better selfy ! i was waiting for upgrade to sony.but sony always failed to bring a complete packge.
                          XA was fine but battery failed, XA1 great device with huge bezels and now XA2 better in every thing but crappy Cam !

                            • ?
                            • Anonymous
                            • sxr
                            • 28 Jan 2018

                            AnonD-731491, 28 Jan 2018you are hallucinated in colors, if your hours 7 or 9h I do ... moreGotta remind you bro that s7 was released probably 1-2 years ago.
                            The low range panel (if you insist ) of S7 just aced the Displaymate tests. Just wow.

                              • S
                              • SamDSex
                              • KZ8
                              • 28 Jan 2018

                              Every Sony comment section are merrier, full of haters propagating hatred.

                              Fake News also everywhere making up stories and putting a word on Sony mouth as if it is true.

                              Xperia L2 is an entry level for Sony and Xperia XA2 is a lower mid range, a low end device.

                              Why are you degrading the other manufacturers flagship until you compared their flagship with this Sony low end device? Ridiculous.

                              Some even dared comparing Samsung Galaxy S8 to Xperia XA2. It is like putting 25 years old man wrestling against a 5 years old boy.

                                • A
                                • Annonymous
                                • 4S2
                                • 28 Jan 2018

                                Ellio74, 27 Jan 2018That XA2 is a very complete package, the only thing that I ... moreDon't care about the external amplifier. I like quiet sound which brings true clarity when listening on the headphone or earphone.

                                  AnonD-731491, 28 Jan 2018you are hallucinated in colors, if your hours 7 or 9h I do ... moreOh so you're being sarcastic

                                    • ?
                                    • Anonymous
                                    • nYK
                                    • 28 Jan 2018

                                    This Sony phone camera sucks.

                                    But for all xiaomi and honor fanboys, camera and recording sound is horrible on mid and low range xiaomi phones, same with moto.

                                    Before you reply, I use xiaomi and moto phones I have seprate Canon camera for

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • thf
                                      • 28 Jan 2018

                                      Sony Haters gotta Hate lol.... Keep hating guys even if its pure nonsense.

                                        • D
                                        • AnonD-521587
                                        • kcM
                                        • 28 Jan 2018

                                        XAn4ETO, 27 Jan 2018Why Sony, why, the sound quality of the camera is like Xiao... moreexpecting too much from them its a midranger. its intentionally bad they want you to buy their flagship and are saving all the good stuff for it.