Besides the top-shelf XZ Premium and XZs phones, Sony unveiled the mid-range Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra today, marking a full crop of spring handset covering the gamut of big to small screens and high-end to entry level chipset and RAM combos. The XA1 is the most humble of the new quartet, with a 5" HD display, octa-core MediaTek processor, and 3 GB RAM. It does throw in a 23 MP camera and 8 MP frontal shooters, though, as well as fast charging.
The XA1 Ultra is a different beast altogether, and when we say beast, we mean the 6" 1080p display. It's quite a big handset that is powered by a powerful octa-core MediaTek P20 processor, coupled with 4 GB RAM. To the 23 MP camera from the XA1 Sony added optical stabilization for the Ultra, and upgraded the selfie shooter to a 16 MP sensor. The XA1 Ultra also comes with a larger, 2700mAh battery, which might sound small for a 6-incher, but Sony has a way with screen power draw that squeezes two day of battery life even from sub-3000 mAh juicers, so hopefully this will be the case with the new phones.
As for their price and release date, the smaller XA1 will be available April 26th for $299.99, while the XA1 Ultra won't appear until the summer for a price that is yet to be disclosed. Given the MediaTek processors, though, these two are likely to be destined for the Asian market.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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