Sony Xperia XA2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 40 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

18
Average:

11
Bad:

1

Pros:

Awesome battery life
Great image quality in good light
Fingerprint scanners, finally

Cons:

Somewhat plasticky build
Design doesn't feel particularly modern

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Last revision on December 19, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Awesome battery life
Great image quality in good light
Fingerprint scanners, finally
4K camera tech

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat plasticky build
Design doesn't feel particularly modern
No waterproofing
Could use more storage

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Expert reviews and ratings

We've always found Sony's mid-range interesting, with an edge-to-edge display and a version of Android that really stays close to what Google imagines it should be like, but with a slight twist.That idea helps make the Xperia XA2 worth checking out, as...

By pickr.com.au on October 15, 2018

The PitchSony's Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact generated a lot of buzz at this year's Mobile World Congress. However, the bulk of that buzz was focused on potentially-niche but genuinely-neat features like the rumble-style Dynamic Vibration and support for...

By PCWorld New Zealand on April 25, 2018

Like most Sony phones. The Xperia XA2 is a good option but it's not quite the best out...

By Good Gear Guide on April 25, 2018

New mid-range. Sony is refreshing its smartphone product lineup, beginning with the 5.2-inch Xperia XA2 mid-range smartphone, which aims to please with qualities such as having the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, a Full HD display, and a 23-MP camera....

By NotebookCheck on April 01, 2018

The Sony Xperia XA2 hits the right balance between good looks and an affordable price. Simple to use, it's a phone for those that love photography but are not interested in portrait mode. Its mid-range status means it's not the fastest nor does it have...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on March 01, 2018

Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Sony Xperia XA2 review finds refinements all round, with the most noticeable being the selfie camera, which enjoys a super wide angle lens.This is the third generation of the XA series and...

By MobilePhones on February 21, 2018

100

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By Alphr on February 19, 2018

The Xperia XA2 sits in a slightly odd place. It offers solid specs and performance for the price, but the 16:9 screen and chunky body are already out of step with the competition, and the camera just can't keep up at all.If 4K or slow-motion videos are...

By techadvisor.co.uk on February 16, 2018

100

We feel confident in saying that this is one of the best phones Sony has produced for ages. For the price, it looks great, lasts a long time and takes (mostly) great pictures. We look forward to seeing what Sony unveils...

By IT PRO on February 15, 2018

The Sony Xperia XA2 is a solid phone that, like most other Sony devices, has not switched quickly to the trends of the moment.It doesn't have an 18:9 display, instead using a more conventional 16:9 aspect ratio, and shares camera tech with its...

By TechRadar on February 13, 2018

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