Personally I prefer the bottom and top bezels because for me it gives me a surface area to grip without touching the the display which at times causes me to interfere with what I am watching, working on, etc.
Drazen Tor same i do like the new design don't get me wrong but as for now if I can choose between 2 same or similar performance and specs phone with one with bezels on top and bottom and the others almost bezel-less i would pick the bezel one as for now which is why I'm getting this bad boy 😂
Yup, fully agree....I had the s8 as of two days ago, and at first I liked the looks, but i soon found out that "infinity" display had its downsides. It becomes cumbersome to handle because you easily tap something on the edge. It took away functionality over looks...and now I won't go any of those edge to edge rounded displays. I think this phone is rounded a bit, but at least it has some amount of thickness to hold.
2:14 Sony already had the fingerprint sensor but because of apple patents registered in the US it could not be sold in your market with the sensor since it was placed sideways where there is the on / off button
Water resistance for a midrange? If I'm buying a midrange phone, I'm not expecting that. Hell, the water/dust resistance strength decreases over time with modern use. I'd prefer a case.
SpitSomeThinGood two exceptions to the rule. But in the mid-range space, you don't see that. There were hundreds of mid-rangers released and they were the only 2. But to take points off for not expecting water resistance is stupid. How many people are near bodies of water such that they even need that?
Good to have but yeah, phone with out a case is like sex without a condom, feels good but no safety net for an accident or an extra gift (std) from a drunken one night stand
Seriously why can't Sony make a good budget phone, like 5.5inch screen , Stereo speaker's , waterproofing....I mean common SONY ur amazing but ur phone literally just lack behind, I really want to a buy a Sony phone this time sick of Motos....
I have an xa2 ultra its perfect and I have an handle case so there's a ring on the back I have big hands who else is watching on xa2 ultra got mines today
Great review, I have the Galaxy Note 8 and love it but Sony lately with the Xperia phones have caught my attention. Idk if I'm the only one, but It sounds like Gru from Despicable Me was giving me this review 🤣
great review and this made me pick the XA2 i didnt regret it one thing tho i got a fast charger in hungary the phone gets charged to 70-80% in a hour so i have everything i wanted in a phone :D
picked up the XA2 ultra recently and i love it. everyone comments on how great my photos are now and i can actually enjoy the youtube app now. 2 things - 1) get a case you will drop it ALOT especially if you wear basketball shorts or track pants often, its huge and just won't stay in your pocket. 2) its F*$&ING HUGE! i have 10.5 inch hands and i can't reach across the screen with one hand, and when i try my palm touches the bottom corner so i have to readjust all the time. if you want to get this phone, get a pop socket, they're ugly AF but functional with this phone - enjoy.
PhoneArena I have question bro. Are both Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra using the same exact micro-chip fingerprint sensor component part? Because all the fingerprint sensor's part number/ shows in eBay sellers of that both XA2 & XA2 Ultra have the same part number as SDG-M FAM2C30004F-B1-S, same references and they are exactly the same the way it built, location of sensor, position of every designed part and contour of flex cable. I'm talking about when the fingerprint sensor in the phone became not responding of detection (defective/malfunction) we have to change/replace a new fingerprint sensor then buy either in dealer stores or in eBay. Because I want to change/replace a defective (not working) and buy a new replacement in eBay. Sellers in eBay was knew it's different except the other seller told me not. There are only two sellers selling in China sells in the right fair low price but almost running out of stock in fingerprint sensor for XA2 Ultra while in the XA2 model still have more fingerprint sensor. So, double triple inquiry, is that means...does it work in both model XA2 and XA2 Ultra that seems using the same exact micro-chip fingerprint sensor component part? So that's my question in very first sentence & last. Let me know first...I'm waiting...
First time in a while that Sony's phone lineup looks interesting too me. I like this the XA2. But does anybody know when (or if) the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2018) will release any time soon?
At least it is an acceptable mid-range phone. Who knows that is may be a stepping stone to its flagship phone that is coming up from SONY is a few weeks time in MWC?
The Sony rep in a chat said (confirmed), that the back of the XA1 is *METAL* not plastic like the Ultra. I can tell you it *DOES* feel different, but that is in part due to it being a smaller size piece on the back. If it *IS* plastic like the Ultra, it still feels premium & I would disagree it feels like plastic. The water *RESISTANCE* on any phone is near worthless. I mean, I've never ruined a phone due to taking on water. It's just the "sizzle" that helps manufacturers sell their product. I mean, where else do phones go in the coming years anyways? What's to add? If they're not packing enuf goodies to date, nothing will make you happy. And a review is just that...one man's opinion. Ha...just watched another review by s/one, and he thought the pricing was a bit too *HIGH* :) Pricing is a good bit lower on the phones however, with the XA2 priced at $319 and the Ultra @ just $399. I laugh at those who have to rush out (and *SOME* fools stand in line!!!), to get the next, the newest, the bestest, the GREATEST, the faaaaaaastest, phone every year. Some people are living for the wrong things is all I can surmise *SMH*
Great review, you really explained it in a way so you could yourself "feel" the phone in your hand. However, the finger print thing? I got one on my Xperia X from 2016 :) That said, ive now bought a XA2 Ultra for $299~, always loved Sony
The camera performance is great I guess but I do not like the positioning of the camera in the center. I don't even take pictures but the over look around my phone in appearance...bad. I like the camera lense on the top left side when it look at the back...
Xa2 ultra is not big at all, to me atleast. Many people tell me that my phone is huge but I have huge hands so I can actually reach around it like a normal phone
Just bought it 4 days ago and I'm completely satisfied. Battery is such a beast. Display is great. The only problem is the camera, I can't understand why they can't make it more stable, to think they're the one supplying other brands for camera and have better shots 🙄
If they made that bro.. Maybe the people would not buy sony cameras at all.. In my opinion.. By the way I'm rocking with xa2 ultra also.. Battery life is very good.. In 6 month of use i don't have any issues at all..
Not a bad phone at all. Definitely not bad for $200 at Best buy in corpus Christi Texas. Previously had an iPhone x that got ran over, long story and needed something good until I have enough cash to get a new X. Good job Sony!
I just got this phone. My only complaint is that the ram seems to make multitasking hard even though I could multitask just fine on my s7? Maybe its just bad ram management though.
Dude, really we dont care about your battery proprietary test, just tell us the SCREEN ON TIME, thats what people want to know, if you really used the phone for a couple of days, or you just made the review without using it. Next time, you and GSM Arena drop your own proprietary battery test and tell the people the screen on time, that is what we want to know!
Simion Florin SOT is really a marginal thing, imo. Because certain tasks use battery life differently and it really varies. I would say my pixel 2xl gets really good battery life with 18-19 hours of total use for one day, and 4-5 hours of SOT. Others would say that's relatively low.
Waiting for the xz2 premium tbh the xa2 ultra is the one that got my eyes because of the front dual cameras so I expect dual front and dual back cameras on xz2 premium maybe also less bezels (maybe).
the bad part is the fingerprint scanner being the same material as the phone back making it easier to scratch and get messed up, the design is clearly the same as the xa1 and and xa1 ultra except the xa2's are "looped" to make an illusion thinking its more curved, im staying with the xa1 ultra, I like it more, its thinner and true to the old look,
I bought the XA2 Ultra, i dunno what the fuss is all about its not much heavy or gigantic at all and i can even use it with one hand as well. The way the video shots were taken portray it as a huge massive beast as well. Not its not. 6 inches is normal.
The Moto X4 has bezels of the same (if not bigger) size as the XA2, and is ~$25 more expensive. The Samsung A8 is ~$70 more expensive. edit: And the Oneplus 5T is ~$220 more expensive.
I bought XA2 Ultra few days ago but not impressed by 6' HD display with low pixels ratio also photos are not sharp either most of the time edges are noisy or blurred.
The loud noisy background "music" is quite annoying and covers up your words to the point that I can only hear about half of what your are saying. No music, please!!! Are you giving a concert or a phone review?
The Sony after a year or close to a year the phone starts to have hardware trouble. I have ultra xa and xa1 both gave me trouble in hardware to battery and the lcd screen but under warranty Sony is kind enough to replace item. I like the Sony but unreliable.... But luckily under warranty I was able to get the tech center to fix the item.
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Personally I prefer the bottom and top bezels because for me it gives me a surface area to grip without touching the the display which at times causes me to interfere with what I am watching, working on, etc.
Drazen Tor same i do like the new design don't get me wrong but as for now if I can choose between 2 same or similar performance and specs phone with one with bezels on top and bottom and the others almost bezel-less i would pick the bezel one as for now which is why I'm getting this bad boy 😂
Ast long as it's not big bezzels
I agree. Sometimes I accidentally touch the sides and
rewind what I'm watching...
Yup, fully agree....I had the s8 as of two days ago, and at first I liked the looks, but i soon found out that "infinity" display had its downsides. It becomes cumbersome to handle because you easily tap something on the edge. It took away functionality over looks...and now I won't go any of those edge to edge rounded displays. I think this phone is rounded a bit, but at least it has some amount of thickness to hold.
@@AbrahamsYTC I agree.
Is the xa2 plus available in your area? I have the ultra
I don't care if sony not good. I still love it.
Who the f said Sony is not good? Sony has great sofftware and hardware. They might not push the boundaries but they are solid.
The bezels are much more reduced this time. The XA2 is smaller than before with a bigger screen and in hands it's clearly not shocking at all.
Sony is the best and we don't mind bezels because it helps the gaming for the resting hands and avoids the unnecessary touches
SpitSomeThinGood what are you even doing here?
True
My next phone 😍😍😍 XPERIA XA2 ULTRA 😍😍😍
I have this phone so far I love it
Ideal phone
That shit cheap go to Amazon that is 7 dollars
My next phone xperia xa2 ultra 💗
2:14 Sony already had the fingerprint sensor but because of apple patents registered in the US it could not be sold in your market with the sensor since it was placed sideways where there is the on / off button
My next phone xa2 ultra
How many times did this guy say plastic?
Karo Orioko hahaha
Karo Orioko And it is probably metal.
Coz may be he's a plastic boy
Finally sony did great mid range phones
How's the camera?
Huge bezels are always welcome than weird notch !! 🙄🙂
Water resistance for a midrange? If I'm buying a midrange phone, I'm not expecting that. Hell, the water/dust resistance strength decreases over time with modern use. I'd prefer a case.
James W U mean them bulky cases? Right. No thanks
SpitSomeThinGood two exceptions to the rule. But in the mid-range space, you don't see that. There were hundreds of mid-rangers released and they were the only 2. But to take points off for not expecting water resistance is stupid. How many people are near bodies of water such that they even need that?
It's splash proof though, I think it's enough.
Good to have but yeah, phone with out a case is like sex without a condom, feels good but no safety net for an accident or an extra gift (std) from a drunken one night stand
WAITIN FOR THIS FOR WEEKS!!!!!!!
Me 2 but it feels like months XD
Seriously why can't Sony make a good budget phone, like 5.5inch screen , Stereo speaker's , waterproofing....I mean common SONY ur amazing but ur phone literally just lack behind, I really want to a buy a Sony phone this time sick of Motos....
Dang Kailash, you're just going to let him talk to you like that?
I have an xa2 ultra its perfect and I have an handle case so there's a ring on the back I have big hands who else is watching on xa2 ultra got mines today
BDK gaming I'm watching on my Sony xperia a2 ultra and it has a nice display
Love this phone. Coming from a S8 AND Moto z2 before that.
BDK gaming mine **
Watching it on my Sony xz premium
Darlin Lopez I'm jealous
I hv also xzp chorme color
My next phone 😂, watching this video on my Sony Xperia Z3 compact-more than 4 years old and still going strong 💪, Sony all the way 👍👍👍
Summaya Govender lol..I also used the z3 just recently upgraded to the xa2, quite impressed with it tbh.
Great review, I have the Galaxy Note 8 and love it but Sony lately with the Xperia phones have caught my attention.
Idk if I'm the only one, but It sounds like Gru from Despicable Me was giving me this review 🤣
great review and this made me pick the XA2 i didnt regret it one thing tho i got a fast charger in hungary the phone gets charged to 70-80% in a hour so i have everything i wanted in a phone :D
picked up the XA2 ultra recently and i love it. everyone comments on how great my photos are now and i can actually enjoy the youtube app now.
2 things - 1) get a case you will drop it ALOT especially if you wear basketball shorts or track pants often, its huge and just won't stay in your pocket. 2) its F*$&ING HUGE! i have 10.5 inch hands and i can't reach across the screen with one hand, and when i try my palm touches the bottom corner so i have to readjust all the time. if you want to get this phone, get a pop socket, they're ugly AF but functional with this phone - enjoy.
PhoneArena I have question bro. Are both Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra using the same exact micro-chip fingerprint sensor component part? Because all the fingerprint sensor's part number/ shows in eBay sellers of that both XA2 & XA2 Ultra have the same part number as SDG-M FAM2C30004F-B1-S, same references and they are exactly the same the way it built, location of sensor, position of every designed part and contour of flex cable. I'm talking about when the fingerprint sensor in the phone became not responding of detection (defective/malfunction) we have to change/replace a new fingerprint sensor then buy either in dealer stores or in eBay. Because I want to change/replace a defective (not working) and buy a new replacement in eBay. Sellers in eBay was knew it's different except the other seller told me not. There are only two sellers selling in China sells in the right fair low price but almost running out of stock in fingerprint sensor for XA2 Ultra while in the XA2 model still have more fingerprint sensor.
So, double triple inquiry, is that means...does it work in both model XA2 and XA2 Ultra that seems using the same exact micro-chip fingerprint sensor component part? So that's my question in very first sentence & last. Let me know first...I'm waiting...
Nice review sir.. I like it.. Very direct to the point and frank.. Thanks
First time in a while that Sony's phone lineup looks interesting too me. I like this the XA2.
But does anybody know when (or if) the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2018) will release any time soon?
Brought my parents these phones, coming from an S9 plus and a note 8 I am quite impressed from the price and performance. its worth a look.
At least it is an acceptable mid-range phone. Who knows that is may be a stepping stone to its flagship phone that is coming up from SONY is a few weeks time in MWC?
The Sony rep in a chat said (confirmed), that the back of the XA1 is *METAL* not plastic like the Ultra. I can tell you it *DOES* feel different, but that is in part due to it being a smaller size piece on the back. If it *IS* plastic like the Ultra, it still feels premium & I would disagree it feels like plastic.
The water *RESISTANCE* on any phone is near worthless. I mean, I've never ruined a phone due to taking on water. It's just the "sizzle" that helps manufacturers sell their product. I mean, where else do phones go in the coming years anyways? What's to add? If they're not packing enuf goodies to date, nothing will make you happy.
And a review is just that...one man's opinion. Ha...just watched another review by s/one, and he thought the pricing was a bit too *HIGH* :) Pricing is a good bit lower on the phones however, with the XA2 priced at $319 and the Ultra @ just $399.
I laugh at those who have to rush out (and *SOME* fools stand in line!!!), to get the next, the newest, the bestest, the GREATEST, the faaaaaaastest, phone every year. Some people are living for the wrong things is all I can surmise *SMH*
Does both phones support all band of att and tmobile?
Good job , very informative , keep on phone arena
Great review, you really explained it in a way so you could yourself "feel" the phone in your hand.
However, the finger print thing? I got one on my Xperia X from 2016 :)
That said, ive now bought a XA2 Ultra for $299~, always loved Sony
The xa2 that big I would love to see high end specs in it like the premium or xz2. Would be epic with that huge screen available.
Just picked up a very great conditioned xperia xa2 for $100 on offerup app.
Definitely worth it, and at that price point I'm beyond happy 😊
The camera performance is great I guess but I do not like the positioning of the camera in the center. I don't even take pictures but the over look around my phone in appearance...bad. I like the camera lense on the top left side when it look at the back...
Ok, so I don't usually leave any questions but right now I just cannot decide.. Is Xperia Z5 better than XA2?
The XA2 have a split screen like the XA1?
Yes
Xa2 ultra is not big at all, to me atleast. Many people tell me that my phone is huge but I have huge hands so I can actually reach around it like a normal phone
The bottom bezels let you hold the phone one the bottom without activating apps. Like holding a polaroid photo.
What do you mean? The fingerprint scanner came on The Sony xperia x That I got 2016
"It's still plastic and feels... well.. a bit plasticy... The metal frame of the phone is made of metal." lmao
"Oh Hai, Tommy!"
Good review BTW, Comrade!
Awesome video!!
Just bought it 4 days ago and I'm completely satisfied. Battery is such a beast. Display is great.
The only problem is the camera, I can't understand why they can't make it more stable, to think they're the one supplying other brands for camera and have better shots 🙄
If they made that bro..
Maybe the people would not buy sony cameras at all..
In my opinion..
By the way I'm rocking with xa2 ultra also..
Battery life is very good..
In 6 month of use i don't have any issues at all..
Xperia XA2 or Galaxy A5 2017? Please help
6:33 that feeling when your youtube review claims one thing and your webpage another (optical vs digital image stabilisation)
remote play? app? compatible?
I have various phones including the xa now I love it however the audio fkg sucks my dog can't even hear it is the audio any louder on the xa2 ultra?
Bro in my phone when i start the camera it says camera cannot start restart your device. How to solve problem?
Not a bad phone at all. Definitely not bad for $200 at Best buy in corpus Christi Texas. Previously had an iPhone x that got ran over, long story and needed something good until I have enough cash to get a new X. Good job Sony!
Should I get black or silver?
Double J I’ll sell you one cheaper
How much? What color?
And here I am with my z1 and my m4 aqua. I wish the xa2 ultra had all those specs in the size of the xa2.
I just got this phone. My only complaint is that the ram seems to make multitasking hard even though I could multitask just fine on my s7? Maybe its just bad ram management though.
my next mobile sony xa2 ultra
I don't get why the xa2 has wireless charging and on the ultra it's omitted. Why?!
XA2 is beatifull
good review! :D definetly considering this new phone.
I live in the U.S. and as of today,(April/2018) Verizon has Sony X series phones on their CDMA system.
Good thing the metal frame is made of metal
Lol
when it will release in india?
Do i upgrade from a z5 to one of these? Would love some help
No Buy XZ1 it' in the same price range and is better
I'm watching on the ultra. Amazing.
Plz plz bro tell me how can be solved this problem
Bro I have this phone which is black, same phone I have.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻I request you
Sony has made several phones with fingerprint scanners, from what i heard they mostly only work in Europe though for some reason...
Dude, really we dont care about your battery proprietary test, just tell us the SCREEN ON TIME, thats what people want to know, if you really used the phone for a couple of days, or you just made the review without using it. Next time, you and GSM Arena drop your own proprietary battery test and tell the people the screen on time, that is what we want to know!
Simion Florin SOT is really a marginal thing, imo. Because certain tasks use battery life differently and it really varies. I would say my pixel 2xl gets really good battery life with 18-19 hours of total use for one day, and 4-5 hours of SOT. Others would say that's relatively low.
Simion Florin screen on time is 14 hours on Xperia xa2, while watching video.
I got 8h 43m SOT in medium usage. ,6h 7m gaming
Waiting for the xz2 premium tbh the xa2 ultra is the one that got my eyes because of the front dual cameras so I expect dual front and dual back cameras on xz2 premium maybe also less bezels (maybe).
Gyroscope?
You forgot to review the audio quality (headphones)
#360psquad👀
Budget reviews hd bruh get better internet
so guys which smartphone is the best of them 😮 Xa2 or Xa2 ultra?
If you like big phones take ultra, that's it :)
So now plastic design is a flaw?? These reviewers keep getting even more ridiculous
Shit I love my xa2.. For now on I'm only rocking with sony phones
@Lord Barometer yeah man... Sony is so underrated bro. I ended up selling my xa2 n got the Essential phone but I'll be back with Sony in due time lol
I have an xa2 but I dropped it an now it wont charge :(
do they provide Alexa or google assistant support?
RANA DAS Yup! They have Google Assistant.
All phones with Android Nougat and above have it.
thanks...
the bad part is the fingerprint scanner being the same material as the phone back making it easier to scratch and get messed up, the design is clearly the same as the xa1 and and xa1 ultra except the xa2's are "looped" to make an illusion thinking its more curved, im staying with the xa1 ultra, I like it more, its thinner and true to the old look,
I waited until today to get an ultra duel sim at amazon new $250. Great bargain for those specs
I bought the XA2 Ultra, i dunno what the fuss is all about its not much heavy or gigantic at all and i can even use it with one hand as well. The way the video shots were taken portray it as a huge massive beast as well. Not its not. 6 inches is normal.
I read books on my phone so I appreciate top and bottom bezels.
If I could trade my X compact into XA ultra, i would
The Moto X4 has bezels of the same (if not bigger) size as the XA2, and is ~$25 more expensive.
The Samsung A8 is ~$70 more expensive.
edit: And the Oneplus 5T is ~$220 more expensive.
Sony xperia is king
I bought XA2 Ultra few days ago but not impressed by 6' HD display with low pixels ratio also photos are not sharp either most of the time edges are noisy or blurred.
The loud noisy background "music" is quite annoying and covers up your words to the point that I can only hear about half of what your are saying. No music, please!!! Are you giving a concert or a phone review?
What do you usually do with the phones with you're done with your review?
Sheryl Henry smash them with a hammer
Best phone ever.
Plastic or not, I I love Sony, I will get my XA2 ULTRA tomorrow
Bro how to transfer apps to sd card?
Go to settings, storage and memory.... Then go to transfer data
That music...
Wish they had kept the fingerprint reader on the side just like their previous models. It looks much better
Yes, but I think they can't enable that in US, because of some patent issues.
The Experian XA2 can be for the Verizon network
my next phone 😍
phone performance for that price range, no else come close
my next phone in 2018 am waiting for new experia in Indonesian
Ramzi Channel ga bakal masuk secara resmi... kayaknya
beli online mau gamau
I don't like having a fingerprint reader on my phone. :/ Why Sony? Why?
"it's still plastic" yeah cause all the glass phones dont end up using cases. This is what I don't get
Android is using 11GB, wtf are they doing over at google?! 32gb is "small these days" .. wtf
Sony memang beda!!
Wow that Bezel...
I've been a Sony fan for years, but I have to say that the Xperia line is officially dead!
Nope.
*iphone
The Sony after a year or close to a year the phone starts to have hardware trouble. I have ultra xa and xa1 both gave me trouble in hardware to battery and the lcd screen but under warranty Sony is kind enough to replace item. I like the Sony but unreliable.... But luckily under warranty I was able to get the tech center to fix the item.
I have a small and short thumb so i can never reach the back button with one hand
nice smartphone... sony