Sony xa mobile phone. Sony Xperia XA review: laughing is forbidden

In comparison with "classmates", for example with Samsung Galaxy A3, the camera looks better. But when shooting in low light, Sony falls a bit behind. Applied tasks such as capturing text or tourist attractions in the daytime, she copes. And for a full replacement of a compact camera, there are more expensive smartphones. The same Xperia X, for example.

Secretive nature

But with testing the performance of the Xperia XA, there were certain difficulties. It seems that Sony has blocked Geekbench and a number of other benchmarks from working. Only the 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited package, which measures the performance in games, was fully managed. However, we already know what MediaTek Helio P10 is - there are several models on the market using this platform. Mostly, however, Chinese - like Oppo R9 or Meizu M3 Note. The central processor uses 8 cores, clocked at 2 GHz, and the Mali-T860MP2 chip is responsible for graphics acceleration. Regardless of which version of the Xperia XA you choose (with one or two SIM cards), the smartphone will have 2 gigabytes of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage. In short, it will be difficult to do without a microSD card. But let me remind you that in the Xperia XA Dual you can install both two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.

Simplified and cheaper modification of the new season, but not without a twist

Sony is releasing four new smartphones this year: Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra. The core of the line is the balanced flagship Xperia X and its advanced modification X Performance. We already got acquainted with the Xperia X model in the previous review, and very soon we will take a closer look at the older version. For now, let's turn to the younger version. Model described today Sony Xperia XA may well be called a simplified modification of the Xperia X smartphone. They have a lot in common, but in some ways this cheaper and more modest version may turn out to be even more interesting than its older brother in the new line.

Main characteristics of Sony Xperia XA (model F3112)

• SoC MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755), 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz
• GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 700 MHz
• Operating system Android 6.0
• 5 ″ IPS touchscreen display, 1280 × 720, 293 ppi
• Random access memory (RAM) 2 GB, internal memory 16 GB
• SIM-cards: Nano-SIM (1 or 2 pcs.)
• Support for microSD memory cards up to 200 GB
• GSM networks 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• WCDMA networks 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• LTE FDD Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 networks
• Wi-Fi 802.11n / ac with MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
• DLNA, Miracast
• Bluetooth 4.1 LE A2DP, apt-X, NFC
• USB 2.0, OTG
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Sensors direction, proximity, lighting, accelerometer, geomagnetic
• Camera 13 MP, f / 2.0, autofocus, LED flash
• Front camera 8 MP, f / 2.0
• Battery 2300 mAh
• Dimensions 144 x 67 x 7.9 mm
• Weight 135 g

Appearance and usability

In terms of dimensions, the five-inch models Xperia X and Xperia XA are almost identical, and in shape too. Here, the design continuity is evident, it has been passed from generation to generation since the Xperia Z, and now all this has been reproduced in the updated Xperia X / XA family, but with amendments to modern realities.

Not much has changed: the corners in plan have become a little more rounded, the sides are smoother and more rounded, the front panels have got 2.5D glasses with sloping edges, which is why all new Sony smartphones have become more streamlined and smoother.

But there are differences between the XA and X versions: the most noticeable of them are on the front and back panels... As for the back side, everything is prosaic: the cheaper Xperia XA has a cheaper case, which received as a back wall not metal, like the Xperia X, but plastic imitating metal.

But with the front side, everything is not so obvious, and here, oddly enough, it is the simplified Xperia XA that wins. The fact is that this novelty has the same notorious "frameless" design, when the thickness of the frame around the display is minimized. In Xperia XA, the width of the bezels on the sides is no more than a millimeter, it is almost invisible. The older model Xperia X does not have such a “frameless” effect, its frame width is quite familiar, and this is surprising.

As for the quality of materials and workmanship, in this regard, the Xperia XA has everything at the proper level, although a couple of annoying moments can be mentioned. The first is a weak grease-repellent coating on the front glass of the screen. It really gets covered with fingerprints very quickly, but it does not rub off well, which makes the smartphone look sloppy at times.

The second point is related to the sidewalls. The side edges of the Xperia XA case are covered for some reason with metal (or metallized) plates, very reminiscent of smooth metal and very slippery. Other surfaces of the smartphone are generally not slippery, but the side faces suffer from this drawback. And this is wrong: because of them, the device is constantly trying to slip out of the hands.

In terms of the distribution of elements on the body, the Xperia XA is familiar. The cards are inserted into the side slot on the left, and here we can distinguish the second (after the “frameless” display, which the older model lacks) positive difference between the Xperia XA and the Xperia X. The fact is that it has two card slots under the cover, and not one hybrid, as in the Xperia X. That is, in the Xperia XA, you can simultaneously insert two SIM cards and another microSD memory card, and for this you do not have to remove one of the SIM cards, which is good news.

For SIM-cards, there are two equivalent compartments for Nano-SIM cards. No hot swap: Sony smartphones always reboot themselves as soon as the cover of the respective slots is opened. The nice thing is that in Japanese smartphones, the tray for SIM-cards does not need to be squeezed out with a paper clip, it can be easily removed after picking it up with a fingernail.

Mechanical buttons are located on the opposite, right side edge of the case. Unlike the older models, there is no fingerprint scanner inscribed in the power button. And the button itself is different in shape: it is not elongated, but round, as in previous Xperia Z models even before the appearance of fingerprint sensors in them.

The front panel has received all the necessary elements, including an LED event indicator that shines as a dot above the screen in case of charging or missed messages.

In the lower part under the screen, Sony has no touch buttons for a long time, only virtual ones on the screen. And in this regard, it can be noted that quite a lot of completely free, unoccupied space is left under the screen.

On the back of the body there is nothing but a camera window with a flash. The camera module does not stick out beyond the surface, the flash is realized with one LED, not too bright.

The main speaker is brought out to the bottom end, next to the Micro-USB connector, located in the center and supporting the connection of third-party devices in USB OTG (USB Host) mode. Between them, you can see a small hole for the spoken microphone.

The second microphone for the noise cancellation system is located at the top, next to the audio output to the headphones.

Like the Xperia X, our reviewer did not receive protection from water and dust; in the new family, only the most advanced Xperia X Performance has it. As for the colors of the case, here the buyer is given a choice of four colors: white, black ("graphite black"), lemon ("lime gold") and copper-pink (" pink gold"). These colors will be present in one way or another in all modern models Sony.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a touch IPS screen with trendy 2.5D glass with sloping edges. The physical dimensions of the display are 62 × 110 mm, the diagonal is 5 inches. The size is exactly the same as that of the Xperia X, and the resolution is half the size, only 1280 × 720, and the dot density is 293 ppi. But the bezel around the screen, unlike the Xperia X, is so thin that it is difficult to measure. However, despite the thin frame and rounded edges of the glass, there is no trace of accidental touching the screen, the absence of a frame does not cause discomfort.

The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on a light sensor. There is also a proximity sensor that locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. The multitouch technology allows you to process 10 simultaneous touches - however, the standard AnTuTu test could not adequately cope with this screen. In contrast to the Xperia X, the smartphone does not have support for working with the screen with gloves. And of course, the function of working with wet fingers is a thing of the past, since new Sony smartphones are not protected from water.

Alexey Kudryavtsev, editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections, carried out a detailed examination using measuring devices. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the test sample.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, we present a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens of both devices (Sony Xperia XA, as it is not difficult to determine, is on the right, then they can be distinguished by their size):

Both screens are dark, but the Sony screen is still darker (its brightness in the photo is 103 versus 111 for the Nexus 7). The tripling of reflected objects in the Sony Xperia XA screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the outer glass (aka touch sensor) and the matrix surface (OGS type screen - One Glass Solution). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass / air) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in strong ambient light, but their repair in case of cracked outer glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (not very effective, noticeably worse than on the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are easier to remove, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.

With manual brightness control and with the display of the white field in full screen, its maximum value was about 550 cd / m², and the minimum was 3.6 cd / m². The maximum value is very high and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, the screen should be clearly visible in bright daylight and even in direct sunlight. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. Automatic brightness control works according to the light sensor (it is located to the left of the logo on the front panel). In automatic mode, when the ambient light conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. This function is dependent on brightness adjustment. If it is at a minimum, then in complete darkness, the auto brightness function reduces the brightness to 4.7 cd / m2 (a bit dark), in an office illuminated with artificial light (about 400 lux) sets it to 37 cd / m2 (it could have been brighter), in a bright environment (corresponds to lighting on a slightly cloudy day outdoors - about 10,000 lux) increases to 460 cd / m² (sufficient). If the brightness slider is at half scale, then the screen brightness for the three conditions above is 44, 160 and 550 cd / m² (suitable values). If the dimmer is set to the maximum - 180, 310, 600 cd / m² (the first two values ​​are too high). Everything looks good, but the problem is that in very bright light (on a clear day outside, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more), the backlight brightness is greatly underestimated. As shown third party programs, this is due to the light sensor, which is not working properly. As a result, it cannot be argued that the automatic brightness control function works adequately. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering either.

This screen uses an IPS type matrix. The micrographs show the typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades (except for the darkest when deviating along one diagonal) and without significant color shift even with large gaze deviations from the perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, here is a photo in which the screens of the Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia XA are displayed the same images, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to about 200 cd / m2 (across the white field across the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera was forced to 6500 K . White field perpendicular to the plane of the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And the test picture:

The colors are saturated on both screens, the color balance is noticeably different. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens, and in the Sony Xperia XA, the contrast decreased to a greater extent due to the more lightening of blacks and a greater drop in brightness, and there were also signs of inverting of dark shades. And a white box:

Angle brightness on both screens has decreased noticeably, but in the case of the Sony Xperia XA, the brightness drop is slightly larger. The black field, when deviated along the diagonal, is lightened strongly and acquires a purple or reddish tint. The photos below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is the same for the screens!):

And from a different angle:

When viewed from a perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is good:

It can be seen that the curved edges refract light from the black field illuminated at the corners, which does not look very good. The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 970: 1. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 15 ms (7.5 ms on + 7.5 ms off). The transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes 25 ms in total. The gamma curve, plotted using 32 points at equal intervals in terms of the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal a blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power-law function is 2.63, which is higher than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve strongly deviates from the power-law dependence:

Due to the presence of dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight in accordance with the nature of the displayed image (on dark images, the brightness tends to decrease), the obtained dependence of brightness on the hue (gamma curve) does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential output of shades of gray almost full screen. For this reason, we carried out a number of tests - determining the contrast and response time, comparing the black illumination at angles - when displaying special templates with a constant average brightness, and not single-color fields across the entire screen. In general, such non-switchable brightness correction does nothing but harm, since it reduces the visibility of gradations in shadows in the case of dark images. In addition, this dynamic adjustment, when displaying any image other than the white field in full screen, significantly underestimates the brightness, which impairs readability in bright light, and besides, constant adjusting the brightness can be very annoying.

The color gamut differs slightly from sRGB:

The spectra show that the matrix filters moderately mix the components together:

As a result, the colors visually have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is acceptable, since the color temperature is even higher than the standard 6500 K, but the deviation from the spectrum of the absolute black body (ΔE) is below 10, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, the color temperature and ΔE vary little from shade to shade - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

This smartphone has the ability to correct the color balance by adjusting the intensities of the three primary colors.

Which is what we tried to do, the result is data signed as Corr. in the graphs above. As a result, we improved the balance on the white field, but the spread of values ​​on dark shades increased dramatically. In fact, it makes no sense to engage in correction in this case. In the settings, you can choose one of three correction profiles.

Photos above are for option Switch off... Note that the correction works only in Sony applications - when viewing images and, apparently, in a video player. Here's what happens if you choose a profile Extreme brightness mode:

The color contrast is increased, nothing remains of the naturalness of the colors. In the mode Mobile Bravia Engine 2 nothing terrible happens to the image - on the contrary, the sharpening is turned off:

Let's summarize. The brightness adjustment range of this screen is very wide, the anti-glare properties are excellent, which allows you to comfortably use your smartphone both on a sunny day on the beach and in complete darkness. It is permissible to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, but you need to be prepared for the fact that in very high ambient light conditions this function will make the screen unreadable due to a strong decrease in the backlight brightness. The advantages include the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high contrast, good uniformity of the black field, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB and an acceptable color balance. The disadvantages are an ineffective oleophobic coating, low stability of black to deviation of the gaze from the perpendicular to the plane of the screen, as well as a non-disconnectable dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight. And the curved edges of the outer glass do not add comfort, since they glare all the time, and in the dark they tend to light up. Nevertheless, taking into account the importance of characteristics for this particular class of devices (and the most important thing is the readability of information in a wide range of external conditions), the screen quality can be considered high.

Sound

The Xperia XA sounds less interesting than the Xperia X, the sound of the main speaker is quite simple here. This high-pitched monophonic high-frequency sound is quite enough for a call signal, but for listening to melodies, neither the width of the frequency spectrum, nor the depth and brightness of the sound, nor, in general, even the volume reserve, are enough. In headphones, the sound is certainly more interesting, here, in general, everything is pretty good, but there are fewer settings than in the flagships. There is an automatic optimization of all sound parameters using the complex ClearAudio + function, but if you turn it off, then from the manual settings you can find only an equalizer with preset values ​​and an emulation of surround sound, which very few people use at all.

There are no complaints about the spoken dynamics and microphone: the intonation and timbre of a familiar voice remain recognizable, there is practically no noise, the sound is clear, although it is also completely not saturated and not bright. The sensitivity of the microphones is normal, the voice on the recorder is recorded cleanly and is clearly distinguishable during playback, the noise reduction system copes with its tasks adequately.

There is an FM radio in the smartphone, automatic recording of telephone conversations from the line using standard means is not provided.

Camera

The Sony Xperia XA smartphone is equipped with two cameras with a resolution of 13 and 8 megapixels. This, of course, is not 23 and 13 megapixels, like the older Xperia X, but still not bad. The front camera here has an 8-megapixel Exmor R sensor for mobile devices and a wide-angle lens (88 °) with an aperture of f / 2.0 without autofocus and its own flash. Here, as for the main camera, automatic and manual control modes are supported, you can use HDR and even add animation effects using the creative AR effect mode. The front camera produces high-quality pictures, with good sharpness and color reproduction, quite decent for the level of selfies.

The main camera is equipped with a 13-megapixel 1/3-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor and a 24mm f / 2.0 wide-angle G Lens with fast hybrid autofocus. The maximum light sensitivity is manually set to ISO 3200, but the official settings are stated to be ISO 12800.

All new Sony smartphones continue to feature SteadyShot stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode for smooth, distortion-free shooting. And of course, Sony is practically the only manufacturer that still installs a separate hardware camera control button in their smartphones.

In manual mode, everything is exactly the same as in older models: you can set the sensitivity, white balance, change the type of focusing. There is a 5x digital zoom using Clear Image scaling technology. Additional modes are also present, including those downloaded separately - panoramic, photo with sound, Sticker Creator, face in the image - everything is in place. One of the more unusual is the familiar augmented reality mode called AR effect, which makes it possible to combine real pictures with animation.

By the way, unlike the older models, camera control is not transferred here. third party applications via Camera2 API, RAW recording is also not supported.

The camera does not know how to shoot video in 4K (since even the older model Xperia X does not), the maximum resolution is 1920 × 1080. True, the Xperia X can shoot at 60 fps, but here it is not. The SteadyShot function is very noticeable when shooting on the go, and the image is really smooth. On the whole, the camera copes well with video shooting: the image is light, without noticeable artifacts, with good color rendering, although it is loose and with not outstanding detail. The sound is recorded with high quality, Sony traditionally pays a lot of attention to the noise reduction system in its cameras.

• Movie # 1 (35 MB, 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps, H.264, AAC)
• Movie # 2 (23 MB, 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps, H.264, AAC)

	Good sharpness across the field and across plans. There is a zone of blur on the left.
	Sometimes the camera has a little problem with white balance.
	The camera copes well with macro photography.
	With the removal of the plan, the sharpness drops very smoothly.
	Decent sharpness in the distant shots.
	The text has been worked out well.
	Good detail in the close-ups.

Sony Xperia XA	Apple iPhone 6 Plus

The camera is good enough. Software processing not very striking, and shortcomings like not very accurate white balance and out-of-focus areas on the left can be forgiven for good sharpness in the field and in the plans in the rest of the frame. So the camera is capable of handling most situations.

Telephone part and communications

Sony Xperia XA operates on most bands of 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA networks, and also has LTE Cat.4 support with a theoretical maximum download speed of up to 150 Mbps. The smartphone supports all three of the most common domestic operators of the LTE FDD range (B3, B7 and B20). 4G connection speed and work with cellular networks Russian operators In general, Sony Xperia XA does not cause any complaints: the smartphone instantly reconnects after a break, does not lose connection in areas of poor reception, gives the highest possible speeds in 4G in testing places, where competitors show much worse results. In terms of communication capabilities, Sony smartphones are always at their best, this is one of their advantages.

Also, the device has bluetooth support 4.1 LE, NFC, two Wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA and Miracast are supported, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. The Micro-USB connector supports the USB 2.0 specification and the connection of external devices in USB OTG mode. The NFC module demonstrates compatibility with the Mifare Classic protocol, which is necessary for the successful operation of the "" application with the Troika transport card.

The navigation module works with GPS (A-GPS) and Glonass without the support of the Chinese Beidou. There are no complaints about the speed of the navigation module, the first satellites are detected during a cold start within the first seconds. The smartphone is equipped with a magnetic field sensor, on the basis of which the compass of navigation programs functions.

The smartphone provides work with two SIM-cards according to the standard Dual SIM Dual Standby. There is only one radio module, so there can be only one active conversation. A SIM card in any slot can work with 3G / 4G networks, however, only one of the cards can work in this mode at the same time (the second will work only in 2G). The choice between two SIM-cards for making a call, sending SMS, etc. can be done in advance or immediately before connection.

OS and software

The Xperia XA is based on the Android 6.0 platform with its own skin, it is exactly the same as in the older Xperia X. Compared to previous generations, only the external presentation has changed: the icons are completely redrawn, the themes change depending on the color of the case.

The internal structure, the location of the menu sections, the organization of desktops, etc. - everything remained the same except for the little things. The stock keyboard has changed: now it is replaced by SwiftKey, it is installed by default. Mini-applications have completely disappeared - apparently, few people used them. The pull-down menu in the section has also been removed. installed programs... Accustomed to the proprietary interface of Sony smartphones, such changes are unlikely to seem catastrophic, the interface has become a little simpler and more intuitive.

Performance

For the hardware filling of its cheaper XA series smartphones, Sony chose products from Taiwan's MediaTek, while the more expensive Xperia X uses Qualcomm Snapdragon. The Sony Xperia XA has SoC MT6755, also known as Helio P10. The Helio P10 is configured with an ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit 8-core True8Core processor clocked at 2 GHz and an ARM Mali-T860 GPU clocked at 700 MHz.

The amount of RAM of the smartphone is 2 GB, the amount of built-in flash memory is 16 GB, of which about 11 GB are initially available to the user for his needs. This volume can be increased by using microSD cards, and unlike the older models of the X series, here you don't have to take out one of the SIM-cards for this, all three cards are installed in the device at the same time. It is also possible to connect to the port USB external flash drives in OTG mode. MicroSD cards are supported up to 200GB, in practice our 128GB Transcend Premium microSDXC UHS-1 test card was recognized by the device with confidence.

Judging by the comparative table with the test data of other current mobile platforms, we can state that the new SoC MediaTek MT6755 (Helio P10) is noticeably ahead of the mid-level MT6753, which was extremely popular with manufacturers last season, and even the once flagship MediaTek MT6795 is already in nothing no better than our heroine. That is, the current average level of mobile platforms in terms of their capabilities is better than the top level of last year, which is good news.

Most of all, Helio P10 is close to another fresh mid-range platform - HiSilicon Kirin 650 according to the results. better graphics, and in complex and specialized browser tests, there is absolute parity between them.

It is interesting to compare the performance of the Xperia XA with the older model Xperia X. It is also built not on the top-end Qualcomm platform, but on the mid-level SoC. However, its results in all tests are noticeably higher, both in general and in specialized ones, including graphics, which allows us to evaluate Helio P10 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 as solutions of different levels. And if we call the MediaTek MT6755 and HiSilicon Kirin 650 platforms mid-level, then for higher in all parameters, but still not the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652, we will have to add a sub-flagship level, which is above average, but below the top-end. In any case, the Xperia X is more productive in all tests than the Xperia XA, which is quite logical for the older and more expensive model in the lineup.

Based on the results of testing, we can say with confidence that the level of Helio P10 is not top-end, but a confident average. At the same time, for all modern tasks, the capabilities of this SoC at the moment should be more than enough. So far, she copes with demanding games: In World of Tanks, you can comfortably play at maximum fps values, more hard games do not run at such high fps, but also do not demonstrate the slightest delay.

Testing in latest versions complex tests AnTuTu and GeekBench 3:

All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the most recent versions of popular benchmarks, we have summarized in tables for convenience. Several other devices from various segments are usually added to the table, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, therefore, many worthy and relevant models remain "behind the scenes" - due to the fact that they once passed the "obstacle course" on previous versions test programs.

Testing the graphics subsystem in game tests 3DMark, GFXBenchmark and Bonsai Benchmark:

When testing in 3DMark for the most productive smartphones, it is now possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for benchmarks for evaluating the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowances for the fact that the results in them significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so that the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and this possibility is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

Thermal imagery

Below is a thermal image of the rear surface taken after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program (the lighter, the higher the temperature):

Heating is clearly localized in the upper part of the device, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is the average heating in this test for modern smartphones.

Video playback

To test the "omnivorous" video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Web. Note that it is important for mobile devices to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is often impossible to process modern versions using processor cores alone. Also, do not expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a single table.

According to the test results, the subject was not equipped with all the necessary decoders, which are needed to fully play most of the most common multimedia files on the network, in this case, audio files. To play them successfully, you will have to resort to using a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, it is also necessary to change the settings and manually install additional custom codecs, because now this player does not officially support the AC3 audio format.

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player	Native video player
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720, 24fps, AAC	reproduced normally	reproduced normally
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720, 24fps, AC3		video plays fine, no sound
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AAC	reproduced normally	reproduced normally
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AC3	video plays fine, no sound	video plays fine, no sound

Further video playback testing was done by Alexey Kudryavtsev.

We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to confine ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see "Testing methods for video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)" Red marks indicate possible problems related to the playback of the corresponding files.

According to the criterion for displaying frames, the quality of video playback on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can (but are not required) to be displayed with a more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without frame drops. Note the unusually high refresh rate of the screen, equal to about 67-68 Hz. As a result, in the case of files with 60 fps, 7-8 frames per second are displayed with an increased duration. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly along the edge of the screen, one to one pixel by pixel, that is, in the original resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 (all shades of hue are displayed in shadows and highlights), which is required for correct playback of typical video files.

Battery life

The capacity of the non-removable battery installed in the Sony Xperia XA is small by modern standards, 2300 mAh. And I must admit that Sony did not think well enough about the power consumption of its device - apparently, relying on the assurances of the MediaTek developers that the new technical process and the new platform as a whole have become much more economical. MediaTek always says this, but things are still there: Sony Xperia XA showed weak results autonomous work, there is no other way to say. It is clear that Sony is counting on the capabilities of its energy-saving Stamina modes, but without them, the smartphone performs hardly satisfactorily in all standard tests.

Continuous reading in the Moon + Reader program (with a standard, light theme, with auto-scrolling) at the minimum comfortable brightness level (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasted more than 9.5 hours until full discharge. When continuously watching videos from Youtube in high quality (720p) with the same brightness level via the home Wi-Fi network, the device did not even reach 8 hours. In 3D games mode, the smartphone operates for 2.5-3 hours.

The smartphone is charged from its own network charger for approximately 1 hour 40-50 minutes with a current of 1 A at a voltage of 5 V. Wireless charging the device does not support.

Outcome

Many people liked the price of the Xperia XA: the device is being sold at the time of writing the review for 22 thousand rubles, and they ask for a thousand more for a two-digit modification of the same model. What can I say? For the Sony level, this may be a low price, and it is significantly lower than that of the same Xperia X, offered for 40-41 thousand. However, in the same price category is, for example, the no less interesting model Huawei P9 lite, which does not add anything to the price for a two-SIM modification - they are all two-SIM. And worth Huawei smartphone with similar characteristics 20 thousand, and not 23, that is, 3 thousand cheaper than the hero of the review. Is this a fee for more famous brand? But with a price of up to 20 thousand, you can count many other interesting devices. However, loyal connoisseurs of the Sony brand Xperia smartphone XA may seem like an interesting proposition, it all depends on your own wallet, and not the wallet of an abstract user. Objective cons of the new Sony models: water protection removed, low autonomy, unpretentious sound. The rest is at a decent level: the screen, platform, communication capabilities, cameras in general are at least good. And yet, the thought does not leave that the model is a little overrated.

Everyone knows Sony. She has very high quality products in her arsenal. And it makes no difference what we have in front of us: microwave ovens, TVs, consoles or smartphones. Everything is done flawlessly. However, in the mobile technology market, the company is not doing as well as it would like. For example, the production of laptops under the Vaio brand had to be curtailed altogether. They just couldn't stand the competition. Smartphones somehow keep afloat. But this is mainly due to the models with moisture protection. Many also take into account the glorious past of the company. The F3311 smartphone is very interesting. Reviews about it, as well as its technical characteristics, will be considered a little later. In the meantime, let's recall the main milestones in the formation of Sony.

A bit of history

The company was founded in Japan in 1946. Then it was called TTK. This is an acronym. The new firm's full name was so unpronounceable that poor Americans broke their tongues in futile attempts to pronounce it correctly. Then the company's management decided to change its name to Sony, which made the Yankees incredibly happy. At that time, Sony's priority was the American market, coupled with the European one. Therefore, the name change played a very important role in the formation of the future giant. Sony began its glorious career with the release of tape recorders with very high quality sound. Then came the turn of compact receivers that fit easily in a pocket. The latter have become very popular in the USA and Europe.

The manufacturer began to produce mobile phones back in the days when push-button tubes ruled the ball. In tandem with the well-known Scandinavian company Ericsson, the manufacturer managed to create a legendary phone. This was an extremely successful gadget. In the mid-2000s, the company's first smartphone under the Xperia brand was released. But there could be no talk of any Ericsson. Sony only. The device turned out to be very successful. It was after the release of this device that the long history of Xperia smartphones began. A striking representative of the line is the smartphone Sony Xperia E5 F3311. Owner reviews indicate that this is a very high-quality and productive phone. “Sonya” doesn’t have any other way.

Smartphone positioning

Sony Xperia E5 F3311, reviews of which we will analyze in the future, was created as a budget smartphone "for everyone." At the same time, it is a direct competitor to the notorious iPhone 5. This is evidenced by the almost complete identity of the dimensions of both devices and some similarities in design. At the same time, "Sony" is well inferior to the handicraft from the guys from Cupertino in performance. But it is not surprising either. That's why he is a budget smartphone. Nevertheless, this device has all the prerequisites to become a hit of sales: it has a nice design, small dimensions, decent performance, an excellent camera and an attractive price. The latter, by the way, is not among the advantages of the iPhone.

The positioning of this smartphone imposes certain obligations on it. So, it should have an appropriate price with pretty good characteristics. Oddly enough, but the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 Black, reviews of which are positive, manages to cope with this task. Even though its antagonist iPhone is much more expensive. But don't expect a miracle for that kind of money. The smartphone is moderately productive, but no frills. It seems the time has come to consider this interesting device in more detail. And we will start with his appearance. For this is exactly what attracts potential buyers first of all.

Design and appearance

As mentioned above, the appearance of the smartphone is a bit like the external iPhone view 5C. But only a little. In fact, we have before us a completely unique apparatus. That there is only a proprietary Xperia inscription on the back panel. Nevertheless, there are those who strongly dislike the design. Yes, he does not shine with excesses. But the body materials are very practical. In everyday life, the device does not get dirty at all. It is made in the classic candy bar form factor. The front panel is covered with tempered glass. The back cover is not removable. But this is a modern trend. Now even budget devices do not provide access to the battery. These include the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 Black smartphone. Reviews about the appearance of the device (especially the black model) are extremely positive. And this already says a lot.

A characteristic feature of this smartphone is that there are no familiar touch buttons under the screen. They are shown on the display itself. Many people do not like this solution, since these very buttons tend to pop up where they are completely unnecessary. Nevertheless, this makes the gadget unique. Very few entry-level models have this solution. Usually they are equipped with touch buttons, which makes the devices faceless and identical. So this design feature is a clear advantage for Sony. What else interesting can the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 LTE offer us? Reviews about the device make it clear that this smartphone still has some trump cards up its sleeve. And now we will move on to the performance of the hardware platform.

Smartphone hardware specifications

Now let's take a look at what's under the hood of the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 LTE. Owner reviews are mixed. However, the vast majority of users agree that the smartphone has pretty decent power. As a processor, a solution on a chip from MTK is used. There are four cores clocked at 1.3 GHz. The processor itself has a 64-bit architecture. Responsible for the graphics is a chip from Mali, which perfectly copes with high-definition content. The amount of RAM is 1.5 gigabytes. In modern realities, this may not be enough. We can say that modern "heavy" games are not available for this smartphone. But this is to be expected: it's still a budget device. Nevertheless, the device copes with everyday tasks one hundred percent. Also, the multimedia capabilities of the gadget are very wide.

The built-in storage of the device is 16 gigabytes. At the same time, only 10 are available to the user. Apparently, the system takes up a fair amount of space. But it's not a problem. You can increase the amount of memory by using a Micro SD flash drive. The device supports drives up to 128 gigabytes. What is especially valuable is that the manufacturer decided not to provide the device with a hybrid slot, in which you can install only a second SIM card or memory card. For which honor and praise. The arsenal of the smartphone has full-fledged connectors for 2 SIM cards and a USB flash drive. The Sony Xperia E5 F3311 phone, which will be reviewed a little later, supports the LTE communication standard (albeit not the latest generation), has high-speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transmitters and a fast navigation module. But what is most valuable is the presence of an NFC chip, which ensures the full operation of Android Pay.

Machine screen

Now let's move on to the display of the device. It is of particular interest, because this is exactly the component that should work flawlessly, since it is he who is responsible for controlling the smartphone and transferring information. The device has a five-inch screen, created using IPS OGS technology. This means that there is no air gap between the glass and the screen itself. This solution helps to improve color rendition, but badly affects the cost of repairing the device. If the glass is damaged, you will have to change the entire screen. The display is decently bright. This helps to better use the gadget in sunny weather. There is also an oleophobic and anti-reflective coating. The pixel density is decent too. Resolution - 1280 by 720 pixels (HD). In this situation, it is almost impossible to see individual pixels with the naked eye. And this can be attributed to the advantages of the Sony Xperia E5 F3311. Feedback from the owners confirms the characteristics of the screen declared by the manufacturer.

The color rendition of the screen is quite realistic. Although it is recommended to correct the color temperature after purchase. "At the factory" the device turns a little yellow. Nevertheless, using the settings, you can achieve quite a good result. The display is covered with Corning tempered glass This has a positive effect on the reliability of the smartphone as a whole. Do not forget about the advanced sensor, which works out 10 simultaneous touches at once. But this is the lot of all modern touch panels. The five-inch screen proves to be very comfortable in everyday use. This device is perfect for those who are tired of giant "shovels", the release of which is now known to many manufacturers. Best looks Sony Xperia E5 F3311 black. User reviews indicate that the screen in it practically merges with the body. Now let's look at the cameras of the gadget.

Main and front cameras of the device

A 13-megapixel module manufactured by Sony is used as the main camera. There is autofocus and support for the trendy HDR option. However, you shouldn't expect much from this sensor. It's budgetary. The camera does an excellent job of shooting in daylight. Photos are also good with good indoor lighting. But shooting at dusk, judging by the reviews, is generally no good at all. Hard noises and various artifacts are immediately noticeable. The built-in flash doesn't remedy the situation at all. It is better not to use the camera at all in the dark, because you will be disappointed with the quality of the shooting. To create masterpieces mobile photography a device like the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 Graphite Black is clearly not suitable. User reviews speak volumes about this.

A 5-megapixel sensor is used as a front module. This component of the smartphone does not at all shine with characteristics. Wide angle lens. There is even a filter that smoothes the skin. But overall, the quality of the photos is slightly worse than average. But for posting pictures on Instagram and communicating on Skype, the front camera is quite enough. It would be foolish to count on more, since the smartphone is still a budget one. And it cannot be classified as a camera phone. Nevertheless, experts say that not all budget devices are capable of providing even such a quality of photos. So we still need to say thanks to Sony for such high-quality cameras in their smartphone. Now let's move on to the operating system of the gadget.

Software platform

The smartphone is running operating system from Google - Android 6.0. This is a pretty nimble system, which is flavored with a proprietary interface from Sony. This state of affairs is typical for all devices in the Xperia line. There is nothing surprising in this. The OS runs smoothly and quickly. There are no brakes or glitches. Even though the RAM is not 2 gigabytes. However, the optimization of the hardware and the system is at the level. There are a number of pre-installed applications from the manufacturer. First of all, this is a proprietary Walkman player. Also, there are all sorts of "enhancers" of sound. Sony devices have always been associated with quality players. And the company is clearly not going to give up its positions in this regard.

The proprietary shell modifies not only the appearance of the operating system. There are also new features that are not in stock "Android". All this makes working with a smartphone more pleasant. Judging by the reviews, the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 (LTE) smartphone boasts the most beautiful shell among all Android-based devices. And it's not a joke. This state of affairs only plays into the hands of the company. Another plus is that Sony smartphones do not try to copy the iPhone interface. While Huawei (and other manufacturers) make their shells "iPhone-like", Xperia devices have managed to maintain their uniqueness. And this is another reason to pay attention to these gadgets.

Battery and battery life

This is probably the very parameter that worries most potential buyers the most. Not everyone will be happy to depend on an outlet. That is why the question of the autonomous operation of the device is the most pressing. The smartphone uses a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. Is it a lot or a little? Modern budget smartphones most often equipped with batteries of 3000 mAh and above. But this does not mean at all that the autonomy of this smartphone is worthless. It's not about the number of mAh, but about optimizing the operating system of the device and its filling. And with this everything is in order with the Sony Xperia E5 F3311 White. User reviews are proof of this.

The operating system of the device provides two power saving modes. They are called Stamina and UltraStamina. Both are designed to extend the battery life of the smartphone. If you only need phone functions from the device, then it is better to use the "Ultra Stamina" mode. It allows the gadget to work up to two days without recharging. In normal Stamina mode, the gadget works, according to reviews, for a day and a half without being connected to the mains. But without all these additions, in normal use, the smartphone can hardly live a day. This is not good. Even for a budget device. It would be better for Sony to equip this device with more capacious battery... Then there would be no such problems with autonomy. Well, at least there are power saving modes - and thanks for that.

The main models of the new line of Sony smartphones. Now it's time to get acquainted with the youngest representative of the series - Xperia XA. There is nothing funny in its name, XA should be read as "x hey" or "x a", but by no means "ha". In my opinion, the device would be better called XS - it is narrower, thinner and lighter than the original Xperia X, simpler in terms of hardware, but much more interesting externally and in some other aspects.

Technical Sony specifications Xperia XA:

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE, WCDMA / HSPA, LTE
• Platform (at the time of announcement): Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• Display: 5 ", 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Camera: 13 MP, 1/3 "", f / 2.0, hybrid focus, Clear Image Zoom 5X,
• Front camera: 8 MP, 88 degrees, HDR
• Processor: 8 cores, up to 2 GHz, MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755
• Graphics chip: Mali-T860 770 MHz
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal memory: 16 GB
• Memory card: microSD (up to 200 GB)
• A-GPS and GLONASS
• Bluetooth 4.2
• LDAC, DSEE HX, High-Resolution Audio, Clear Audio +, S-Force Front Surround
• Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac)
• microUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm jack
• Battery: non-removable, 2300 mAh
• Dimensions: 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9mm
• Weight: 137.4g

Video review and unpacking

Complete set and design

The packaging of the smartphone differs from the Xperia X in material and shape. The box is made from a softer cardboard and is designed in the style of the Xperia Z line - flat and rectangular. The exterior design and paintwork are similar to those of the Xperia X, but there are no separate compartments or boxes inside. The device is supplied with a charger block (regular, not reinforced), cable and paper documentation. In total, four color variants of the smartphone are released on the market: black, white, gold and pink, and pink is available only for the version with one SIM, although there is only a name from pink here. Rather salmon or coral with tints under different lighting conditions (sometimes it seems almost orange).

Externally, the Xperia XA inherits the design concept of the C5 Ultra smartphone (overview) with minimal side frames. The solution is cute, fresh, against the background of the Xperia Z line it was a breath of air and even now remains so next to new Xperia X and X Performance. The Xperia XA attracts primarily with its compact size and borderless screen. The case turned out to be smaller, lighter and more comfortable than the older X's, despite the same display size. There are only two complaints about the appearance: very sensitive plastic on the back and a weak oleophobic layer on the front panel. The back cover easily collects scratches even with careful handling, and the display does not wipe off marks too well and readily collects prints. Compared to devices without an oleophobic layer, everything is not as bad as it could be, but it was worth applying something more sliding and resistant to dirt on such a spectacular frameless display. Look for films by size, in general. And do not forget to buy a case.

The smartphone differs from the Xperia X and X Performance in several ways. There is no all-metal case, and only the frame is made of metal. However, the build is excellent in all cases. The NFC pad is located in the traditional place for Sony Xperia - on the rear panel (in Xperia X it is to the left of the front camera). There are no stereo speakers in the new product, as well as a finger scanner, but the power and volume buttons are located in more convenient and familiar places. Waterproof for the smartphone is not declared, as well as for the Xperia X (only X Performance has it). The slots for memory cards and nanoSIM are hidden under a flap in both smartphones. The notification LED is located to the left of the front-facing camera, while the Sony Xperia X has it hidden in the earpiece.

Despite the same 5 "displays, the Xperia XA's screen is noticeably lighter than the Xperia X. It is much dimmer and turns blue or yellow at different angles. double the volume internal memory, so do not count on more than 16 GB (of which 11 GB is available to the user). In addition, Xperia XA does not qualify for purchases before the end of July - a year of additional warranty for the display and its free replacement, half a year Google Play Music and 12 Sony films. A potential owner can only count on 3 months of Play Music, which are activated when you first subscribe to the service. Here's something, and a free screen replacement in case of damage would definitely not be superfluous here. A bezel-less display is much easier to break than a screen with thick side bezels.

Software

The smartphone runs Android 6.0 with the latest edition of the Xperia Home shell, but in a somewhat simplified form - there are a lot of differences from the Xperia X interface. So, there are no online recommendations when you start the search with a swipe from the center down or on the left screen of the application menu, there is no support for Remote Play and Dualshock controllers, double tap to wake up the display and start the camera by double pressing the power button. To improve the images, the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 technology is used, and not X-Reality (although the principle of their operation is the same - they make the picture richer for photos and videos). There is also no automatic sound optimization for any connected headphones (there is only a few branded headsets), as well as DSEE HX technology, which completes the sound of very compressed music files to a normal level.

The rest of the interface is the same, all new design elements and sections are used, themes are sharpened for the colors of the smartphone, the Xperia keyboard has given way to Swiftkey with the Sony theme, and in the power settings there are energy-saving STAMINA and Ultra STAMINA modes (hello to all users of old Xperia who were deprived of these functions with update to Android 6.0).

Camera

Unlike the Xperia X, the Xperia XA received a 13-megapixel main camera module and an 8-megapixel front camera instead of the 23-megapixel and 13-megapixel of the older model. At the same time, the device retained the main advantage of the flagship - hybrid tracking autofocus. The interface is outwardly similar to the Xperia X, but the only functional differences here are the absence of a smart SteadyShot stabilization mode and the possibility of full shooting in all modes and scenarios in full 13 megapixel resolution (Xperia X in some cases has a 8 megapixel limit). By default, it is proposed to shoot photos in 9 megapixel resolution, video is recorded only in 1080p quality at 30 fps, but with the ability to record HDR video, which the Xperia X does not have. Smell of a catch, right?

The main problem with the Xperia X and Xperia X Performance cameras was overheating when using focus tracking in photos or videos. The Xperia XA, surprisingly, does not have this problem, and the camera interface is faster and faster than the Xperia X (but not faster than the X Performance). Moreover, the photographs differ for the better. The Xperia XA produces more detail, more accurate colors and less noise in daylight, but the automatic sometimes misses the white balance and raises the ISO in the dark. This is where the manual mode comes to the rescue, in which the set ISO values ​​correspond to what you see on the screen (the Xperia X has some kind of incomprehensible problem with this: ISO 400 and ISO 800 look the same light). Another point: the Xperia XA is much easier to shoot macro, it focuses on close objects much more readily than the Xperia X and allows you to get a more or less successful shot with accurate focus from the first attempts, rather than from tenths.

Sony Xperia XA - Sony Xperia X:

Sony Xperia XA - Sony Xperia X

Exactly the same can be said about auto-mode. On the Xperia XA, it works more accurately and more stable, while on the Xperia X you risk getting six different frames out of six in color and quality. For some reason Xperia camera X takes longer to think and does not always find the best scenario for the right conditions. The camera misses especially badly with "Night Scene", as a result of which it takes too many attempts to get a clear shot with the correct light and color. In manual mode, again, the Xperia XA has more space (full resolution, no problems with ISO), and in low light conditions, the smartphone does not light up the frames and does not try to embellish the picture, although it has a little more noise than the Xperia X. How could you notice that the Xperia XA has a less wide grip angle, and here, it would seem, glasses on the side of the Xperia X, but the geometric distortions of the cars in the photo above negate this advantage. Actually, in this photo, the Xperia X automatics did something terrible, turning the trees into mush, raising the contrast and highlighting the background (and this is the most successful shot from a series of several).

Sony Xperia XA auto - Sony Xperia X auto:

Sony Xperia XA manual - Sony Xperia X manual:

As for the front cameras, the Xperia XA has an 8 megapixel module with wide-angle optics, 1/4 "matrix and f / 2.0 aperture, while the Xperia X boasts a 13 megapixel module with similar optics, but a 1/3" matrix and exactly the same aperture ... Both have a skin softening effect, both cameras record Full HD video with electronic stabilization. The Xperia XA writes less video than the Xperia X. The exposure is not smooth, although the image stabilizer works well and the sound is recorded cleanly. The presence of the HDR video function allows you to shoot videos with extended dynamic range and it's strange that the Xperia X doesn't have this feature. The Xperia XA, on the other hand, lacks auto-scene selection when recording video, while the Xperia X does.

Stylish design, pleasant and comfortable to hold in hand, bright and rich screen, fast in work - does not slow down, decent cameras with a bunch of all sorts of settings, a powerful flashlight.

Minuses

It discharges quickly, sooo delicate plastic on the back side, low volume in the headphones, lack of a fingerprint scanner.

Review

I read a lot of reviews and looked at reviews about this smartphone, and now, I decided to buy it. The first minus showed itself in the literal sense of "not leaving the cash register" - the plastic of the back cover was so unstable to scratches that they appeared already in the process when an employee in the store pasted the film on the screen! Take the cover right away! By the way, if you buy a film for the WHOLE screen, then because of the rounded edges it will be problematic to stick it yourself without skill, besides, these films are silicone, which complicates the process of sticking. In the process of operation the device proved to be quite worthy, it works accurately and quickly, without freezes. 2GB of RAM is enough for me personally. We were pleased with the cameras, both the main and the front camera, the main one has many settings and additions. I am satisfied with the quality of the photos. The battery is of course rather weak, even in spite of several energy saving modes, if you actively use it for the whole day, of course, the charge will not be enough. I was glad that the smartphone is not overloaded with various unnecessary applications like other manufacturers, but still from the declared 16 GB. almost half is occupied by the system. The sound in the headphones is very quiet, if you go in transport the volume is sorely lacking, you don't even need to turn it on in the metro. To be honest, from whom, but I did not expect this from SONY. But the sound quality is perfect, and there are many settings to improve it. There are no complaints about the quality of the connection, everything catches very clearly and the interlocutor can be heard perfectly during the conversation. Each device has its pros and cons, but I didn’t regret at all that I bought the Sony Xperia XA Dual SIM, although it seems to me that the price is somewhat overpriced for such a smartphone. But this is SONY. Well, in general, if you take it, I think you will not regret it.