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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual Black 32GB
Last Updated: March 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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/10
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311
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23 MP
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0.94 meters
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Full HD 1080p
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Battery Life
42backup, life, usage, charge, stamina mode
+79%
-21%
" ... 2 days battery backup i charge my day after day ... "
" ... Battery is also very good. ... "
" ... But suddenly last night battery dropped from 57 to 18 % from 12 am to 6am . ... "
" ... Battery backup is also good ... "
" ... Rest is all Clean and perfect Mainly good battery backup. ... "
" ... Good battery life ... "
" ... But easy to handle and of course its because of 3400 mah battery. ... Battery backup is great. ... "
" ... Great phone,good battery and awesome photos ... "
Camera
36pictures, mp, mobile, average, mark
+83%
-17%
" ... Camera:- Camera is quite good, I won't say that it's best, but I like that they don't use so much artificial image enhancements, that way you get the picture as the view in front of you. ... I've captured around 677 pictures of/with my girlfriend and they're awesome. ... "
" ... Best looks good performance and camera not bad. ... "
" ... Rear camera quality Superb. ... Excellent Rear Camera ... "
" ... Camera, music quality is very good. ... "
" ... Camera clarity is upto the mark (3 star but with artificial intelligence I can go with 4star) ... "
" ... Don't know why the world's best point n shoot camera (rx 100) manufacturer does like this). ... Selfie camera is very wide and splendid in daylight and very good even in lowlight. ... Album the best pictures app. ... Placed the largest camera sensor without a camera bumb which samsung and even apple can't do. ... "
" ... Great phone,good battery and awesome photos ... "
" ... Camera and Sound are awesome . ... "
Software Platform
23os, phone, app, updates, responding
+43%
-57%
" ... Very much upset because Video call not supported with default calling app. ... "
" ... Also frequent software issues ... "
" ... Mobile is hanging like hell. ... "
" ... It had terrible battery life and of course, Samsung sucks in software. ... 2) Eternal waiting to see phone Dialer. ... 3) Nougat OS (not even 7.1) - They could have launched with Oreo but no, they will make us wait for Oreo and then it will become one of the major upgrade which this device receives ... "
" ... I know it has hang issues, OS software issue, some black screen display issues as well. ... say hang issues along with OS software responding issue, etc. ... Rest of around 5-10% were having issue from say pricing till the OS issues and all that. ... yes no more OS updates and also firmware updates are lasting at most till Aug 2019 most probably. ... After that may be no more updates for XA1 PLUS/SERIES. ... "
" ... Lagness in phone dailer app. ... Finally most important there is software issue in this model. ... "
" ... i cant even use three apps together . ... "
" ... Plz guys not use in this phone becuse manufacturer error in this phone not resolve in services center total money waste. ... "
Sound Quality
21sound, sony, display, camera, xperia
+76%
-24%
" ... Good battery backup, good sound quality and superb rear camera quality but dissappointed with front facing camera. ... "
" ... Simply Amazing most important thing is I have give 5 ratings on display quality and the sound quality. ... "
" ... Always liked xperia phones for their design, ui, sound quality, durability, softwares, camera etc. ... "
" ... Superb excellent display quality n sound system ... "
" ... Camera, music quality is very good. ... "
" ... Sony user interfaces (music player, images, etc . ) ... "
" ... Sound quality is good and loudness also impressive. ... "
" ... Camera and Sound are awesome . ... "
Marketplace
20product, delivery, good, thanks, simply
+65%
-35%
" ... Prompt delivery by Amazon and the product is good ... "
" ... Thank u so much its really good I'm satisfied. ... "
" ... I booked from Amazon prime. ... Seller too good. ... "
" ... Amazon should handle the product with care. ... "
" ... no remarks on Amazon . ... "
" ... And Amazon also delivers this in intime . ... "
" ... Really this is the best model of Sony,also thanks Amazon for deliver this phone on right time, ... "
" ... Original and nice product. ... "
Product Reliability
18working, days, 1, writing, usage
+50%
-50%
" ... Worst phone i have never used till now please dont buy this phone i had worst experience in just a 3 months ... "
" ... Currently stuck with defective piece. ... "
" ... Plz guys not use in this phone becuse manufacturer error in this phone not resolve in services center total money waste. ... "
" ... I bought this mobile for 19k and am facing so many problems with mobile for 20 days . ... "
" ... With in two days display not working. ... "
" ... We did hard boot and then it started working. ... "
" ... 8) Lags - After using for almost 2 months, it lags. ... Edited after 2 months of usage (Last Edit: 19th Feb) ... "
" ... Looks like a bad experience after using the phone for 1 month. ... "
Device Compatibility
17mobile, itz, bad, sony, smart
+71%
-29%
" ... Overall good phone. ... "
" ... i m very happy to purches this mobile . ... "
" ... I'm used so many mobile phones in Sony . ... "
" ... Mobile data was turned on . ... "
" ... Better to consider least budget iPhone ... "
" ... Really missing my HTC One Me here ... "
" ... Itz my fourth day with the phone ... "
" ... Most satisfying phone ... "
Price
16worth, money, less, buy, 15k
+75%
-25%
" ... that too at reasonable price. ... "
" ... One time investment ... "
" ... Conclusion:- It offers fewer features in this price range, but if you look at the hardware and quality it's not that less. ... "
" ... Worth buying it. ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
" ... Over weight but money worth. ... "
" ... Really a nice phone with a competitive price . ... "
" ... Worthy for money ... "
Design
15looks, premium, feel, design, look
+100%
" ... It does feel a bit odd to look at that side of the phone and my eyes always look there. ... Looks:- The phone has a premium look and feel to it, hold the phone and you will feel the difference. ... "
" ... Design (Beautiful phone) n Build Quality is great. ... "
" ... Complete rectangular shape. ... "
" ... Awesome build quality and finish. ... "
" ... Even though using polycarbonate body, it still gives you Premium look n feel ... "
" ... Mobile looks sexy. ... "
" ... It looks premium!! ... "
" ... Feel is great and definitely better that one plus 3T . ... "
Display Clarity
14display, screen guard, premium, bezels, unique
+86%
-14%
" ... Looks really like a Premium phone with edge to edge screen. ... "
" ... I think the phone stands out of the crowd because it has bezels with a curved screen, It might be just me but I want to have things that are a bit unique and rare. ... "
" ... Display & processor very good . ... "
" ... Overall perfect screen without any flaws. ... Produced the real 4k screen with highest ppi till date (z5 premium) which others can't manufacture till date. ... "
" ... • Design, display and Build quality are amazing too. ... "
" ... Simply Amazing most important thing is I have give 5 ratings on display quality and the sound quality. ... "
" ... Best display & sound quality as expected by sony ... "
" ... 5.5 FHD screen STOLE my heart . ... "
Build Quality
14build quality, premium, phone, n, feel
+64%
-36%
" ... They are durable because of the material used. ... If you want a phone that's robust and durable, Go for it - Sony is known for their hardware. ... "
" ... Even though using polycarbonate body, it still gives you Premium look n feel ... Yet when we use the phone, it feels pretty smooth and it kinda gives you premium feel ... "
" ... Pick a good cover as it seems delicate. ... "
" ... Awesome build quality and finish. ... "
" ... Excellent build quality ... "
" ... Overall, pretty happy with the product and quality of material is excellent. ... "
" ... Design (Beautiful phone) n Build Quality is great. ... For, Design (Engineering) n build quality, reliabilty n long life. ... "
" ... Feels great to hold. ... "
Apps
13app, lags, whatsapp, snapdragon, responding
+46%
-54%
" ... i cant even use three apps together . ... "
" ... Very much upset because Video call not supported with default calling app. ... "
" ... The first one is that lots of preinstalled applications like heavy facebook etc which occupy lots of space and consume heavy battery and non-uninstall able and second is while clicking picture it takes so much time to adjust the screen mode means it takes time to click pictures. ... "
" ... It had terrible battery life and of course, Samsung sucks in software. ... "
" ... Battery discharges easily after keeping few apps running. ... "
Front Camera
13camera, selfie, rear, superb, poor
+38%
-62%
" ... Front camera is poor ... "
" ... Overall simply super but little bit disappointed in front camera. ... "
" ... Camera quality is very very poor both rear & front & it is so bulky that you can't carry with an ease. ... "
" ... I felt 8mp front camera is disappointing. ... "
" ... 1) Camera at low light and front cam sucks. ... "
" ... Poor low light camera and selfie camera ... "
Overall performance
12processor, slow, mediatek, snapdragon, smooth
+75%
-25%
" ... Overall performance is satisfactory ... "
" ... operating system with 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 octa core processor is quite good while running through any operations (like game play, or using any app etc. ... "
" ... I am happy with the performance. ... "
" ... Super responsive processor and touch. ... "
" ... Nice mobile fast performance good camera ... "
" ... But it is giving satisfaction for the price and performance . ... "
" ... I have been using this device from a week, superb performance and all working smoothly. ... "
" ... CPU Performance is smooth and lag free even with enormous tasks at background bcoz of 4gb ram and also gpu very gud. ... "
Charging
12charge, battery, charger, takes, 50
+50%
-50%
" ... Heating issue mainly at the time of charging and while using camera for pictures or vedio. ... "
" ... There is no such thing like fast charging ... Secondly it got heated too much on charge ... Third thing while playing game putting in charge it will not charge battery will drain like hell instead of this go for moto g5s plusor MI trust worthy brands ... If you want to get it full charge it will take 5to 6hours ... "
" ... Charging is taking more than 5 hours to charge from 10% to 100% and almost 3 hours to charge from 60% to 100%. ... "
" ... Battery drains fast charges extremely slow. ... "
" ... 4) Slow Charging Time - First 50%, it charges in an hour. ... So, from 0 to 100%, it takes close to 3hrs and I have a pump express charger too. ... "
Delivery
11good, product, amazon, received, prompt
+73%
-27%
" ... Immediate delivery and one of the best mobile ... "
" ... Pkg was received in a very good condition. ... No tampering or faulty piece delivered. ... "
" ... Good and accurate delivery from Amazon. ... "
" ... Thanks for the prompt delivery and a good product. ... "
" ... Simply great delivery service by amazon. ... "
" ... Prompt delivery by Amazon and the product is good ... "
" ... Excilent product and delivery. ... "
" ... Good delivery n packing. ... "
Night Photography
9low, good, camera, low light camera, poor
+56%
-44%
" ... 3)The camera is good in day light, night time photos suffers a lot and are not appropriate. ... "
" ... Looks good in daylight ... "
" ... Good phone overall, but expected more from a Sony camera in low-light. ... "
Fingerprint
8finger print, fingerprint, unlock, sensor, scanner
+38%
-63%
" ... The fingerprint sensor is on the lock button, doesn't adds that much value because I have to press the lock button to unlock the phone anyway - but again, a unique concept. ... Negatives: - Paint, and the Fingerprint sensor. ... "
" ... It have 4 gb ram but hanging issue does not solve and sometime finger print scaner does not work. ... "
" ... Fingerprint is too fast! ... "
" ... It looks big and fingerprint on side is kind of irritating. ... "
Picture Quality
8picture, good, sound, sony, image
+88%
-13%
" ... Sony is known as good quality of sound as well as good picture quality. ... "
" ... Best display & sound quality as expected by sony ... "
" ... Phone camera picture quality, sound and display are good but this phone not support to volte technology. ... "
" ... Nice photo quality. ... "
" ... Good features like super vivid mode for image enhancement. ... "
" ... Image quality is very good. ... HDR photos colour reproduction is punchy. ... "
Heating
7heated, much, issues, issue, gets
+43%
-57%
" ... Heating problem very much . ... "
" ... Heating issue mainly at the time of charging and while using camera for pictures or vedio. ... "
" ... Secondly it got heated too much on charge ... "
" ... There is heating issue. ... "
Comfort
7use, feels, feel, premium, hold
+86%
-14%
" ... Looks:- The phone has a premium look and feel to it, hold the phone and you will feel the difference. ... "
" ... Yet when we use the phone, it feels pretty smooth and it kinda gives you premium feel ... "
" ... I love this phone as i have been using sony a long, this makes me feel satisfying. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use. ... "
" ... Good and soomth in hand . ... "
" ... Feels great to hold. ... "
Screen Protection
6screen, cover, unique, bit, bezels
+50%
-50%
" ... You'll not find screen guard for this phone. ... "
Size
6heavy, handy, bulky, weight, small
+67%
-33%
" ... Weight might be the issue otherwise the phone is perfect, ... "
" ... handy with good appearance but bearable bulky ... "
Gaming
5gaming, playing, play, high, heavy
+100%
" ... Smooth UI, best to play heavy games, no lag in performance ... "
" ... operating system with 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 octa core processor is quite good while running through any operations (like game play, or using any app etc. ... "
" ... -gaming experience good ... "
" ... i m playing HIGH graphic games like GTA san andreas,Modern combat Zero hour,2K17,its works fine . ... "
" ... Average gaming experience. ... "
Volume
5sound, loud, volume, sony, low
+20%
-80%
" ... Volume pop up automatically displays with beep sound in every 2 to 3 minutes which is very irritating, even service point is not able to solve this issue. ... "
" ... Loud speaker is very very worst and I am not happy with Sony Xperia XA1 PLUS ... "
" ... Music is loud from speakers for personal use. ... not in traffic but no static heard even in full volume. ... "
" ... All of sudden it starts giving eco sound from speaker which is very annoying when it happens in public. ... Speaker is pathetic. ... "
Lagging
5restart, problem, often, hangs, bit
+20%
-80%
" ... But sometimes crashes. ... "
" ... But frequently hanging. ... "
" ... 8) Lags - After using for almost 2 months, it lags. ... "
Defective Delivery
5received, product, piece, defective, broken
+40%
-60%
" ... I received defective product. ... Currently stuck with defective piece. ... "
" ... The seal of the product box was broken ... "
" ... Packeg seal broken ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5working, product, issues, 5, screen
+60%
-40%
" ... Good touch response ... "
" ... Super responsive processor and touch. ... "
Call quality
5call, whatsapp, voice, good, quality
+80%
-20%
" ... Audio is also great, be it music or voice on a call. ... "
" ... Call Quality is Very good ... "
" ... good phone for everyone. ... "
Network
5issues, signal, lenovo, iam, getting
+40%
-60%
" ... Issues with network. ... "
" ... The mobile started showing network signal issues within one week of its use. ... "
Weight
5heavy, worth, phone, perfect, money
+40%
-60%
" ... Its too heavy ... "
" ... Its weight it 189gm. ... "
" ... 190 gms, a bit heavy. ... "
Memory
44gb, 4 gb ram, work, sony, phone
+75%
-25%
" ... The RAM as per specification in your web site is 4 GB ,but the phone is showing RAM 2 GB,,,, what shall I do . ... "
" ... but i honestly appreciate SONY that they uses media tek with 4 GB ram with 32 GB internal storage (others have 64 GB with 4 GB combination) even though it does not have SNAPDRAGON processor SONY Xperia XA1 PLUS handle all apps and games very nice . ... "
" ... CPU Performance is smooth and lag free even with enormous tasks at background bcoz of 4gb ram and also gpu very gud. ... "
Color
4reproduction, image, good, true, punchy
+100%
" ... The images are real with very minor modifications. ... "
" ... Good features like super vivid mode for image enhancement. ... "
" ... Screen : Good contrast, full HD crisp panel, Natural or true to source color reproduction (if u like punchy or pop colors like Samsung u can turn on X reality/image enhancement), viewing angles great,deep blacks even at max brightness, Under Sunlight viewability is also very viewable, brightness very good, whites are whites (no bluish or yellowish tint). ... Image quality is very good. ... HDR photos colour reproduction is punchy. ... "
Headphones
4output, n, ear, voice, supplied
+100%
" ... this mobile is very good but earphone is low quality ... "
" ... Excellent sound output via headphones ... "
" ... Audio output is splendid with enormous customizations with music app(both loudspeaker n headphones, use sony headphones) . ... No in ear headphones supplied(I expected mh750 but the sound quality with supplied headphone is great but is discomfortable for long use n no fun to use while traveling in bus bcoz of noise) ... "
Original Product
3seal, broken
+67%
-33%
" ... Original and nice product. ... "
" ... Good and genuine product. ... "
Data reception
3mobile, battery, backup, 4g, 2
+67%
-33%
" ... Mobile data was turned on . ... "
" ... My Vodafone did work in slot 2, but speed of LTE reduced drastically. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.94 meters
Battery
Battery Capacity: 3430 mAh
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
Camera
Primary Camera: 23 MP
Secondary Camera: 8 MP
Calling
Dual Sim: Yes
Sim Type: Nano SIM
Performance
Processor Clock: 1.6 GHz
Processor Type: Octa Core
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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23 MP
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8 MP
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Full HD 1080p
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