Sony XPERIA XA2 Ultra Review: The Biggest Mid-Ranger | Pocketnow
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- Sony XPERIA XA2 Ultra Review: Smack dab in the middle of the price spectrum, Sony delivers a MONSTER sized handset with the XPERIA XA2 Ultra. A 6" display might appeal to some "mini-tablet" phone fans, but what compromises did Sony have to make to keep the price tag in check?
For some folks, bigger will always be better, and the smartphone industry has more than its fair share of mini tablet phones to keep in our pockets and purses. Moving to the mid-range though introduces compromises. How do we deliver that big screen, in a premium package, while keeping prices in check. Sony thinks they’ve got the right formula with the Xperia XA 2 Ultra, so let’s put this beast through it’s paces.
Here we go folks. A six inch screen, Full HD resolution, that 16:9 aspect ratio, with Sony’s hallmark forehead and chin bezels. A step behind current premium phone trends, like skinnier aspect ratios, but looks can be deceiving. Similar heights, a little wider, but the overall surface area between this phone and a Note 8 is remarkably close.
Sony has done a remarkably good job of balancing Xperia design accents against thinner side bezels. I still enjoy this hard edged modern look.
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So tell us: what do you think Sony is doing wrong, or where could they improve? ^ADN
Alrighty, the phones aren't what they used to be. But instead of going around asking if they're relavent anymore, why don't we send a clear message instead? Here's what I want from a Sony phone, other people can add on too.
1.4k display, OLED if you can, otherwise try to make it as bright as you can.
2. Headphone jack. Don't lie, you could've kept it.
3.get competitive in audio again, just cuz no one else really bothers with it shouldn't stop you. Put in a quad-dac or whatever. If it sounds good I'm happy.
4.9-10mm thick is the MAX. 8 is about the sweet spot imo.
5. Make it MORE waterproof than the competition. Phones are waterproof sure, but there are still definitely limits. Good enough simply isn't good enough anymore.
6. Try to build in a acoustic surface or keep the dual front facing speakers. Just make sure that if you keep them the cut-outs are the same on the top and bottom. Make them flush.
7.128gb of built in storage. 64 is not what we should be getting for the price range you aim for with your premium phones.
8. Better low light performance and get rid of the noise! Seriously you guys build some of the best cameras in the world, this shouldn't even be a complaint.
9. For the love of God, either fix the fingerprint placement or just move it back to the side. The side is the way better option imo.
10. Your cameras can't shoot raw. What the hell. You have crammed up to 23 megapixels into a phone and you don't give the ability to shoot raw. What?
11. No less than a 3600 milliamphour battery. Your midrange phones have better batteries than your premium phones do.
12. Revamp the camera app eintirely. I want hundreds of more options, although you did a really good job on the xz premium.
13. Increase the ram buffer size on your sensor.
14. Add iris scanning. I don't care about face scanners.
15. Innovate. You used to be a company that even frickin Steve Jobs looked up too. You should be the first one with a beneath glass fingerprint sensor, you should be the first with chlorinated waterproof phones, you should be the one with proper integration into windows through software allowing you to text and video call from your computer through your phone, you should be the first to put 10gb of ram in a phone, you should be the first for everything. Your Sony for God's sake. (This is comming from the owner of: a Xperia e3, Xperia z3+, Xperia z5 premium, Xperia xz premium.) Feel free to mention if I missed anything but these are what I care about most.***Edit: the phone I want changes on is the upcoming xz pro/ flagship. Not the midranger. That phone is quite good for its price.***
If you can't tell, I really want people to respond, it'll help us seperate the simple haters from people who actually wanna be constructive.
Y&APLAY I couldnt agree more.
Jonathan Patino thanks for the feedback! If I missed anything be sure to mention!
Pocketnow I wish the Fast Charging was actually FAST! I'm considering buying my wife an XZ2 Compact, but the Fast Charging is still pretty slow even in that compact Flagship. I think this Mid-range phone is of lower offerings than a Flagship from a year ago at probably the same price. I'm also having a hard time swallowing the price of that XZ2 compact at over $650. Yikes!
Shoutout to the “sharp, boxy design” squad! Represent! (Glad I’m not alone!)
Always great to have a Juan review.
Great review! Been missing your videos on the channel
Always put a case on my phones. So I really don't care what the back is made of. The lack of front firing speakers on a phone with bezels that large is disappointing.
Great review as always, I missed your videos on this channel, when are we gonna see a video of the honor View10?
Watching this on the XA1 Ultra
Wait... Juan you are senior editor again?? Keep up the great reviews!
Coming from my beloved Moto X Pure Edition, I recently got myself an Xperia XZ Premium. I was skeptical and there are a few frustrating things about it (fingerprint sensor disabled, some unwanted software features, headphone jack volume too quiet), but overall I am definitely a fan. The display, the stereo speakers, the camera button, the battery, the performance, and the design are winners for me (especially the design... bezels and all... my red XZ is a real head turner). Based on my Xperia experience so far, I think they're highly underrated products, at least in the US.
Also very glad to see you doing Pocketnow reviews again Juan, you're one of the best out there. Cheers.
I'll be throwing a few videos around here from time to time.
great review Carlos!
I am definitely gonna purchase this phone love the display & camera 📸 can’t go wrong with Sony I always like their company & products great review👍
After having issues with my LG G4 locking up frequently and chewing through battery life, even with a new battery, I decided to bite the bullet and get a new phone. I chose the Xperia XA2 Ultra. So far I am liking it. I do miss having a user replaceable battery. Photos seem softer. Even after turning off the soft effect. Perhaps the LG G4's software was over sharpening images and I just got used to that. I am a little bummed to learn that the only way to get full usage of the 23 megapixels is to switch to 4:3 format. Still, 20 megapixel 16:9 images are not bad. Otherwise, so far, performance seems to be great.
Good to see you back doing phone reviews man 🙂
I'm around. Just diversifying some of the conversation :-)
It's a great deal 1080p is all you need on a phone you can't tell the difference between it and 1440p on such a small screen, so really all 1440p does is make the battery life worse.
Juan! Thought you left pocketnow or something haha. Glad to see you!
Your review is as usual, great!
Always up for your videos brotha and that voice though 😊
I've been doing WAY too much podcasting LOL. Trying not to sound tired...
Waiting for B&H to open on Monday to send me my Huawei Mate SE. But I think I'll give it to my son. I really like Sony phones but my Z5 is out of date. I like how Sony can hide pictures you don't want people to see. I'm going to check out the XA2 Ultra.
thanks for the info. im about to renew my phone plan. im buying this ;-)
Thanks God you still on pocketnow Juan :) hope you review the P20 ;)
Prolly not. Just filling in a few part time videos these days. :-)
He’s back!
how is the plastic camera lens at the back holding? i just dont understand why they put plastic lens on this one...
im a sony fan,i have sony xperia z ultra,i used this for 4yrs but still in good condition,but im planning to buy xa2 ultra.,to have a 2nd phone,ilove sony xperia
I hate to go off topic but may I ask when you will be releasing your real audio review for the Galaxy S9? I understand it's no competition with the V30/V20 or Axon 7, but I'd like to know if Samsung has improved the audio output. If so, keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack is just another example of how the S9 and S9+ seem to be the only reasonable option for getting a flagship right now, since most dongles truncate audio and add the added inconvenience of carrying a dongle and wearing out the type C port quicker.
People weren't watching or sharing the "real" reviews, so they're pretty much gone. I tried to warn people, but they're too expensive and time consuming to produce for the views they got. ESPECIALLY after the ad-pocalypse.
You're voice is AMAZING *.*
I thought you left pocketnow for good. Thankgod you're back.
Went part time. Will still be kicking around on this channel occasionally.
How does the "headphone game" come up short? It has APTX HD and bluetooth 5.0 support. Compared to other phones, this is as good as it gets. It's the reason I'm considering buying this phone. Any further explanation would be appreciated.
It fits perfectly in my hands. I got big hands
I want to see more videos from you, will you do review on the p20?
Thanks for video i love my Sony XPERIA XA2 Ultra :)
do you know if this phone has the "always on" feature?, thanks
I loved the boxy look, remind me of Japanese Flipphones, can you recommend any other phones that have more of boxy pro look, i'm not digging these modern trend of curvy, round, glossy phones.
yeah all that round curved shit sucks.
Saw this on the 4/8/18 Best Buy Deal of the Day for $199. Seems like a great phone at that price.
Bill Feinberg that's amazing.
The charger that came in the box wasn't a Qualcomm 3.0 charger
I wasnt interested in this phone at all, BUT I tuned in to get my Juan Bagnell fix!!! WE NEED MORE GADGET GUY ON POCKETNOW!!!! I've been REALLY missing his real camera and real audio reviews!!!
And did you find out it has stereo microphones?
And if you found out it has stereo microphones where they wired to the correct channel because mine aren't.
I will always love those big Sony phones not a big fan of the top and bottom bezels they remind me of the 1520 this Sony phone as a certain simplistic Beauty
kinda missed you bro I really like your reviews, Bagnell.
I've been around :-)
JuanBagnell I'm missing the camera reviews and the audio reviews haha
I have an XA1 Ultra and it's among my favorite phones of all time.
Just checked this thing out at Best Buy and compared it to all the other top volume phones. The video streaming quality of it blew the others out of the water, if you can get past the bulkiness of it. I've been a Samsung guy for years, and I hated my AMOLED screen after comparing it to this guy. I'm not a big camera user, even less of a selfie snapper, which is what this phone is definitely aiming for.
I was just about to buy one and wanted to know if you still use it and like it? Have you had any problems?
How about this memory storage and I am using Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra dual Sim memory card for External memory useless. This phone has damaged my memory card.
I'm looking for a new phone , currently running a Nexus 6 , seems hard to find a good replacement for this phone , big display and dual front facing speakers , thinking about the Honor Note 10 , but not sure it will work on cricket wireless , Sony has some nice phones.
Loving my SONY XPERIA XA 2 ULTRA so much....
Excellent review, how much is the phone?
J.C. could you do a review on the Huawei Mate SE comparing it to this one? Thanks!
I can't get my Xa2 Ultra to focus in macro mode. The object will only focus at 6 or more inches away. Phone flaw or camera? Trying to scan a QR code is impossible. Also, it wont connect to my OBD2 reader, but my older Z ultra still does both of those things.
Why do I feel like it's been ages since I've seen a Juan review ? 🤔
siddharth radhakrishnan Same here! It's been a couple weeks honestly.
siddharth radhakrishnan probably because nobody likes to see him.. Annoying voice.. That's my take though
Santosh Pasupuleti literally the exact opposite for me, missed Juan's in depth reviews that actually went into stuff instead of bare bones on ths surface review of things like Jaime
He hasn't. If you want to follow him, go to his yt page and support! I believe he's trying to do his own thing also
siddharth radhakrishnan only part time on pocketnow. Gonna develop his channel
Can you assist me?
I need the latest mobile device which has the ff. criteria:
1. Dual sim
2. Separate/dedicated micro sd slot
3. Excellent selfie camera
4. Excellent main camera
5. Wide angle (a bonus)
6. Face emojis (a bonus)
7. Wireless charging (a bonus)
8. Waterproof and dust resist ( a bonus)
You should take over the entire poketnow posting videos
Is Sony mobile getting better with their software updates for their Xperia phones??
Does it have voice activation or ok Google
@juanbagnell they have a 23MP camera, but out of the box, Sony has it set to capture only at 20MP...thoughts?
The included charger is not a quickcharger, you have to buy one separate.
how about making a video on all the problems sony has had? I have a xa1 and it has moisture buildup problems which destroys the touch screen form the sides... and the naturally disconnecting antenna and the 3month turnaround for their repairs?
I think Sony XA1 ultra is best phone I ever had and my next phone will be XA2 ultra don't spend thousand dollars on big name phones think 🤔 and save your money 💵
How is the battery?
@@henthaihaven6452 very awesome. It lasts atleast 40 hrs easily on normal usage like browsing, YouTubing, texting.
@@enduringwave87 Thanks to your comment I purchased this phone yesterday at Best Buy
@@arthurjones2427 welcome buddy. I hope you ll love this phone 📱. 😊
Wait for the xa3
Im using it for a month and love it much..... SONY is best......
Onix Navarro hi sir.... Camera well its cool im not that expert in cameras or photo shooting but i love taking pictures..... Ive taken some focus and landscape view well for me its impressive....i Like the outputs...
I've bwnn using 3 months, it's the best!
@@godfreykapama8165 yeah, it's very good, there is one problem some ppl may have, it's 220g
@@octave1 how is the music sound played on headphones? any updates about the overall mobile performance please ?
the phone is fine, settings /developer/adjust the Hrz ... and your phone is now super fast , like over clocked
Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra
Low Light Camera and Video amazing
No doubt its awesome.... Battery Backup wow
Superb ♥ ♥ Love it...
Is the charger type c or usb 2.0 thanks
Keep up the good work...
:-)
I wish sony could delve into sd710 for their upcoming XA2 Plus with dual cam, lower aperture, eis and dedicated dac .. Well, I'm daydreaming. They've just gone with sd630 ..
Mine lasted only 23 days before messing up. Its like u are holding the power button down when try to start it.
is it still worth it to buy now??
Juan, Can you revisit the lumia 1320?
these manufacturers were able put high spec front camera and bigger battery on a mid range phone but not on their high ends. makes no sense!
Imagine that design, with a 2:9 aspect ratio 5" screen, plus flagship specs. Should've been what the XZ2 compact looks like.
When this product will be available in India ???
Nice 📱
The blue is awesome 💙
Jaime is the overall reviewer, Juan is the multimedia specialist 👑
Something like this might be my next phone. Forehead and chin are just convenient for me, I do like my phones to be blocky, and fingerprint sensor on the back... It ticks all the boxes for me. 1080p is not really a dealbreaker for me. I'm starting to love Sony more and more with each phone they release.
Does it support 4g VoLTE?
the sensor is from the old flagship but not the same as the ones you shown on the comparison shot @ 3:09 . other than that, UI etc is the same though
Yay he's back
I'm around :-)
Your voice is just amazing 😍
Nice Juan!
:-)
Hi Juan , what the pen you using at 3:40 ? This phone support pen also ?
th-cam.com/video/7jGSQdoA_kw/w-d-xo.html
Whn it will be released in India ?
How is this on T-Mobile? VoLTE? WiFi Calling?
So I shot a bunch with the T-Mo SIM only to find that it had expired, and I had to finish the review on my personal AT&T. Didn't get to test the WiFi calling.
As I watch on my new XA2 ultra😍
Save money to buy this phone! can't wait to owning this amazing beautiful phone!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️Sony Xperia!!!
Finally a replacement for my Moto X Pure that comes in at the same cost. The X4 doesn't cut it.
have you gotten this phone, if so how is it going? My moto x pure is dying the problems are fixable (battery lasts 1.5 hrs of only charges if i hold the cable a specific way), but I've been debating just getting this phone rather than fixing the old phone
Is it Verizon certified?
I think this phone is really stylish - finally a good evolution of Sony's design language, which despite stagnating the last few years is fundamentally good - and the size looks perfect. The battery life is possibly the biggest draw for me. I'm having a tough time deciding whether I want this or to spend a bit more for a OnePlus 5T or Honor View 10.
Whelp, the 5T is quickly vanishing from the OP site. Shows out of stock for me now. Likely won't see many new OP's until the 6 is released.
Juan: you think Sony will make a smaller phone with same internals? I'm Keen to find a decent 5" phone at a decent price. And the SoC 630 rules.
Cheers
I hope so. I'd love to see an XA compact.
I really wanted to get the blue one. But Amazon only had one in blue and it was a used one.
So I ended up getting the silver one instead. I'm mean, it's not that bad. Silver isn't too bad of a color. But the blue one looks very unique.
Those bezels are T H I C C
I got my Sony Xperia Xa2 for just under 300 dollars and I just love it its fast and has a really good battery life because of that snapdragon 630 and its really fast the audio isn't perfect but even flagships have not perfect audio as well I think it's a bargain using a camera at 4k 30 fps the camera quality is the best in its price range the only downside is the plastic but it feels very premium and has weight to it 32 gb isn't a lot but you can expand the storage to 400 gb if you need all that the screen is sharp get bright not too bright to hurt your eyes in the dark the quick charge charges fine for me bc normally I get a full days worth of use and charge it at night and it lasts me to an extent if I'm on and off of my phone 1 day and a half
Glad to hear you're digging it :-)
JuanBagnell thanks Juan love your review
Amir Rhodes I got it around 330 on discount
I want to replace my aging iPhone SE for this. I know this Xperia is weaker than my iphone in terms of performance but that battery is too tempting. My problem however is seeing how the Xperia XA2 Ultra has 32gb of storage, but ~12gb are already used, while my iphone se has also 32gb of storage but only ~9gb used. That's the only thing that makes me look between this and the Samsung A7 (2018) which has a 64gb and a 128gb version.
Plastic lens cover very heavy mono toned speaker with little descernable sound mods. It does feel cheap scratches easily. Big screen with good contrast. Primary purpose watching Netflix or equivalent not really enjoyable without the stereo speakers. Camera is actually quite basic some adjustments but there is a lot of noise in most settings and night shots are grainy. Overall not worth £379 wait six too 8 months and it'll be £245 or less.
Great review ❤❤❤
:-)
kiya abhi mojod hay makeet main sony xpreia xa2 ultra ????
I'm watching this video on the exact same phone😂
Aaron Glisson how is it
T.E.D. tech greatl! Battery life is off the charts no joke!
LOVE two day phones. Really refreshing.
Post when it breaks down! 😀
Me too and I've found 3 problems with it already.
BTW I've uploaded videos of the 3 problems I found with my XA2 Ultra to my TH-cam channel.
I hope the xz2 premium will got both 4k display and 4k video recording
Apparently, a new phone with no Band 71 for T-Mobile. A deal killer. You never seem to cover what LTE bands are included on the phones you review but these things are just expensive paperweights without the right LTE bands.
It works awesome for me. Sony is always Sony. It rocks.
What is Better, This XA2 or The XZPremium?
XZ Premium of course
I have already😁
nice look
I like my Xa2 ultra so much that I bought another as a back up 👍 before Sony discontinues their mobile department permanently
why would they discontinue their mobile department, they're coming out with z6 and xperia 1
@@Dead_Hitori xperia 1, xperia 5, xperia 10, 10 plus, and now 1 ii, 10 ii and the pro. sont phones always look nice. so does their old tablet z and their walkman high def players.
I bought a Sony X for $200 and I'm very happy with it
Friendly and Google Voice; Juan got that, if it ain't broke don't fix it setup
HA! Feeling a little better rocking Friendly what with all the news on FB digging into personal info on our phones...