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Phablets and Sony have a long relationship – 'Xperia' and 'Ultra' are two names that have been associated with one another for some time, Sony phones often being among the very biggest phones.The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, released in May 2017, is a prime exa...
Good battery life, Dependable camera, Huge screen...
Not ergonomically friendly for many, Large bezels, Ho-hum speaker...
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has a lot going for it. The screen is bold, bright and power-efficient and the chipset keeps everything chugging along nicely, with nary a performance glitch in sight.And though it doesn't push the boat out in terms of design, it...
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This year, Sony threw their hat into the ring of camera-focused smartphones with the Sony Xperia XA1 and the XA1 Ultra. After spending time with both phones, I can't say that either one is all that great, even if the camera does live up to its expectation...
With such great cameras, it's a shame that the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra don't even come close to that level of quality in other departments...
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Most smartphones nowadays has 5-inch to 5.5-inch screen size which consider to be the standard specially on Asian countries due to our small hands. But if you are that type of person who wants to have a bigger phone, you might want to check out Sony smart...
Overall, we had a very nice experience using the device. From its hardware, design, display, camera, and battery life, these are just few things that you might like to consider if you are looking for your perfect phone. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has a lar...
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The XA series of smartphones from Sony are the company's mid range offerings. Announced last WMC 2017, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is the bigger sibling of the Sony XA1.The XA1 Ultra adopts its specifications from its predecessor (XA1) and from Sony's very...
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a great choice if you are looking for a smartphone with a large 6-inches display. Its has a thin bezels on its sides and a good screen-to-body ratio. It is also equipped with 23 MP and 16 MP Sony-sensor cameras. Plus its 4 GB...
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My history with Sony mobile devices is a bit mixed. Weirdly enough it was a Sony (and its former partner Ericsson) Xperia X10 Mini that began my Android journey and believe it or not I still have the device today and it still powers up.Sony announced the...
So, would I recommend the Xperia XA1 Ultra? I am a little torn on that answer. I want to like the Xperia XA1 Ultra – there are features that I like about the device such as the massive 6-inch display, which was pretty nice. Build quality is also spot on f...
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Going mid-range, which comes with more affordable price points, tends to be the route phone makers take to grind out a slice of the market, however thin it may be. Sony has had a tough time resonating with more expensive models it feels more befitting of...
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There are times when 5-inch screens are just not enough for your needs, and you would be left with wanting something bigger and wider. That's when you would look into Phablets — the love child of a mobile phone and a tablet, with screens ranging from 6-in...
Great screen-to-body ratio, Good build quality, Large RAM and starting storage, Good performance, Stellar Battery life, Android Nougat out of the box, Great front and rear camera...
Quite expensive, Dated processor, Slippery finish, Smudge Magnet...
It's hard not to consider the Xperia XA1 Ultra when looking for a smartphone with a big screen real estate. You would be hard pressed not to be impressed by its slim design, capable shooters, stellar battery life, large RAM and storage, and having Android...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated: 2019-12-03 08:49:29
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Initially announced in MWC 2017 in Barcelona, Sony's Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available here in the Philippines. Priced at PhP 21,990, the XA1 is equipped with a 1/23-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor to provide 5x faster image scanning and data transfer, which al...
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mobilephones.com Updated: 2019-12-03 08:49:30
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra review finds a smartphone that is super-sized (phablet) and one that will be priced for the mid-range market. It will appeal most to twenty-somethings with its crazy high...
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wovow.org Updated: 2019-12-03 08:49:30
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For years, Sony has been a strong player in the mid-range market. So much so that the Japanese firm was also one of the first to invest in smartphones called “medium”, a reference to mid-range models with qualities of high-end smartphones. These two new s...
With the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra, Sony seems to have cleverly renewed its line of smartphones mediums. The Japanese firm took over with a certain talent the recipe that had made the success of the previous opus everything by adding stronger identity elem...
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With the closing of the MWC 2017 last week, we saw some cool technology showcased in Barcelona, ranging from cars to advanced cloud storage technology. However, in this article we will be looking into the smartphone category and tell you our favourite top...
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Generally, there are limits to how excited you can get over a mid-range handset, and especially ones as confusingly named as Sony's latest. The names “XA1” and “XA1 Ultra” may make sense on internal spreadsheets, but good luck getting anyone to remember t...
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For more detailed analysis of the XA1s, read on.As its name suggests, the Xperia XA1 Ultra is the bigger of the two mid-range phones. It has a 6in Full HD IPS display with what Sony is calling a “borderless edge-to-edge” screen. The standard XA1 is slight...
It’s hard to get excited about mid-range Android phones but the XA1 has two significant points of difference...
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Amongst the new quartet of smartphones Sony announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, two of them are new iterations of mid-range devices from last year, the Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra.Sony seems to be doubling down on the strategy it we...
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Sony announced the X series of smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2016, marking the death of the Z line and a new path for the Japanese manufacturer. There were several X devices announced, including the lovely Xperia XA with its edge-to-edge display. O...
Sony's Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra might not be flagship devices, but their edge-to-edge displays are great. So much so that we'd love to have seen them on both the Xperia XZs and the Xperia XZ Premium. Just imagine how fabulous a 4K HDR edge-to-edge display...
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'Tis the season! Or rather, 'Twas the season, because the end of 2017 flew by us while we were putting the final touches on this buyer's guide. So, we are clearly a bit tardy for a holiday shopping guide but that was more or less intentional on our part...
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The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is aimed at multimedia enthusiasts with its huge 6-inch display, 16MP front camera with optical image stabilisation, 23MP rear camera and somewhat bezel-less design. At Rs 29,000, the smartphone faces a lot of competition from th...
Vivid 6-inch display, Great front camera with OIS, Classy, elegant design, Solid battery life...
No fingerprint sensor, A bit unwieldy, Lacks raw power...
There is no denying it. At around Rs 29,000, (on e-commerce websites) the Xperia XA1 Ultra is a niche smartphone for a certain subset of users who want a device geared towards multimedia with great cameras. Smartphones like the Honor 8 Pro and OnePlus 3T...
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Bezel-less phones have become the trend lately, and believe it or not Sony has been with it this time. The company's Xperia XA branded smartphones have followed bezel-less form factors for a while, and this, the Xperia XA1 Ultra is the “biggest” of the lo...
Large, pretty bezel-less display, Sturdy build...
No fingerprint sensor, Not ergonomic, Lacks power/speed, Battery life could have been better...
If you can get past the lack of a fingerprint sensor, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a dependable smartphone for big-screen phone lovers. It's just not the best value for your money at nearly Rs. 30,000...
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Japanese electronics giant Sony has been struggling with its smartphone division for quite a while now. To cut losses, it chose to stop making its ‘Premium Standard' smartphones to focus only on its flagship lineup. This year, Sony already two flagships i...
Japanese electronics giant Sony has been struggling with its smartphone division for quite a while now. To cut losses, it chose to stop making its ‘Premium Standard' smartphones to focus only on its flagship lineup. This year, Sony already two flagships i...
No fingerprint sensor, No 4K video recording, Bland design...
The Xperia XA1 Ultra is a big screen device aimed at people specifically looking for a phablet for entertainment purposes. Its big bezel-less display is ideal for watching content and playing games but could have done with some stereo speakers. We like ho...
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Sony isn't in the business of making budget smartphones - whether that strategy has worked or not is up for debate. The idea of making high-end phones is certainly a risky one as one needs to back it up with quality products. Sony XA1 Ultra is the latest...
Good display, Impressive camera, Convenient dedicated camera button...
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra smartphone boasts of impressive camera and display. However, the smartphone's not-so-powerful processor, lack of fingerprint sensor and smaller battery capacity leaves us sore. Especially, since it competes with smartphones like Hono...
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Sony's love for big screens goes all the way back to 2013 and the 6.4" Xperia Z Ultra, which was followed by a phablet in every generation since. Some four years later we have the Xperia XA1 Ultra at our doorstep, all 6 inches of it. And since we headed d...
Six-inchers are few and far between. They are far from the established sweet spot for screen size in most markets. We've definitely seen the segment pick up in the last year across various manufacturers portfolios but the fact remains that phones this big...
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While Sony seemed timid the last year, now it's ready to roar again. It poured all its tech prowess into the making of the Xperia XZ Premium, which marks a number of world firsts. The XZs is a mid-season upgrade of the former top dog, borrowing the Motion...
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