Let's take a look at the XA2 Ultra, for example — a wide-angle, 8 MP selfie camera is next to a 16 MP, OIS-assisted selfie camera, and there's a LED flash up front as well. Obviously aimed at the selfie-loving youngsters, the handset still has a lot to offer under the hood as well — a massive battery, a good amount of RAM, generous storage... Let's see how it compares next to some other midrangers, hovering around the same tier or price point:
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Asus ZenFone 4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.0 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 367 ppi | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | Super IPS+ LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 76.07 % | 71.47 % | 70.06 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 600 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 23 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Flash | LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.0 | F1.8 | F1.7 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 24 mm | 25 mm | |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.3" | 1/2.55" | |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.12 μm | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm |
| Hardware Features | Autofocus | Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Software Features | Manual focus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Video recording | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps), 720x480 (DVD) (480 fps) |
| Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Time-lapse video, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front camera | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
Partners
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.15 x 0.37 inches (163 x 80 x 9.5 mm) | 6.12 x 2.96 x 0.30 inches (155.4 x 75.2 x 7.5 mm) | 6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 inches (156.2 x 76.2 x 5.99 mm) |
| Weight | 7.80 oz (221 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 5.82 oz (165 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 5.11 oz (145 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Plastic; Accents: Aluminum | Main body: Metal | Main body: Metal |
| Rugged | Splash resistant | ||
Biometrics
Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device. | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Features | Touch sensitive control keys | Interchangeable covers |
| Hardware & Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8953 Pro |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Octa-core, 2200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm | Octa-core, 2200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm | Octa-core, 2200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm |
GPU
GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 508 | Adreno 508 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
Memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| Architecture | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | |
Internal storage
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | |||
| Slot Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD |
| OS | Android (8.0 Oreo) | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat) | Android (7.1 Nougat) |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 3580 mAh | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes | Yes |
Wireless charging
Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging. | Optional | ||
| Talk time | 41.00 hours the average is 21 h (1264 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 33.4 days (801 hours) the average is 20 days (477 h) | ||
| Talk time (3G) | 32.00 hours the average is 22 h (1314 min) | 30.00 hours the average is 22 h (1314 min) | 30.00 hours the average is 22 h (1314 min) |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 35.0 days (841 hours) the average is 26 days (614 h) | ||
| Stand-by time (4G) | 37.2 days (893 hours) the average is 25 days (600 h) | 23.0 days (552 hours) the average is 25 days (600 h) | |
| Music playback | 118.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 24.00 hours |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 38, 41 | ||
| Data | LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 7 (300/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | $ 399 | $ 499 |
