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The Xperia XA1 debuted back in February of 2017 as one of Sony's latest "super mid-range" phones. It's since been succeeded by the XA2, but that means that the XA1 can now be found for not a lot of money. Amazon currently has the XA1 for 0 with free one-day shipping, and Focus Camera has it for 9.99 with no tax depending on where you live.Specs for the Xperia XA1 include a 5.0" 720p display, a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with microSD expansion, a 23MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 2,300mAh battery. It received Oreo back in March, so you'll be reasonably up to date in that regard.Amazon has the XA1 for 0, but only in black. Focus Camera's price for three colors (black, gold, and white) is 9.99. Both retailers offer free shipping, but Amazon charges tax everywhere, whereas Focus Camera only does in select states. For instance, Focus Camera charges tax in NY (where it's based) and NJ, but not CA. If you're interested, use your best judgment to see where you'll get the best deal.Source: Amazon, Focus Camera
Sony is usually quick to update their phones to the latest version of Android, but like many other manufacturers, it usually leaves the budget devices for last. The Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra were launched a year ago, both with MediaTek Helio P20 chips and impressive 23MP back cameras. Now the XA1, XA1 Plus, and XA1 Ultra are being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo.
It's Sony-day at MWC today with the introduction of the new flagship XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, but if you love the company's phones and can't wait for these devices to be available and you're on a limited budget, now is a good time to take a hard look at the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. Both phones are being discounted through several retailers and are now, if you ask me, much more realistically priced.The XA1 has a 5" 720p display, MediaTek Helio P20 processor, 23MP back camera and 8Mp front one, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage with MicroSD, plus a 2300mAh battery. It launched for $299, but lately has been hovering around the $250 price. Now you can get it for $209.99 from:
These days, many manufacturers include some sort of blue light filter or "night light" in their phones' ROMs. Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and some other companies are on the list, and Sony was as well with its "Good night actions" function in Xperia Actions for phones in the XA1 family. However, following the impending Oreo updates, no Sony phone will have a built-in blue light filter.
The XA1 and XA1 Ultra were revealed back in February as a pair of 'super mid-range' phones. The XA1 Ultra finally arrived in the United States in July, for a rather-high price tag of $399. Now you can grab one for $100 off at just about everywhere the phone is sold.As for specifications, this has a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, NFC, and a 6" 1080p IPS display. There's a Type-C port for charging, which you don't always see in phones at this price range. The Ultra has a 23MP back camera and a 16MP front camera, both with f/2.0 aperture. It currently has Android 7.0, but Sony has promised that Android 8.0 Oreo will arrive at some point.At this lower price, I would say the XA1 Ultra is a much better competitor to the 64GB Moto G5 Plus, which is also $299. The XA1 Ultra has NFC and a USB Type-C port, both of which the G5 Plus lack, and the Ultra's cameras are better. However, the G5 Plus has a better Snapdragon 625 processor with both GSM and CDMA support.If you're interested, you can buy one from various retailers below.Source: Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Fry's, Walmart, Abt, BuyDig
Here at IFA 2017 in Berlin, Sony has taken the opportunity to unveil its latest flagship devices. The Xperia XZ1 and its Compact sibling are here to replace the year-old XZ and X Compact, and they offer slightly updated designs with the latest Snapdragon 835 processors, plus they'll also be among the first devices to ship with Android 8.0 Oreo. The mid-range 5.5" Xperia XA1 Plus was also introduced to fill the gaping hole between the 5" XA1 and 6" XA1 Ultra.
At its IFA press conference, Sony announced several new devices and importantly, it also let us know which existing phones will be updated to Android Oreo 8.0. For the past few years, Sony has been one of the best (if not the absolute fastest) companies at updating its existing portfolio of devices to the new versions of Android, even keeping relatively old phones on top of the update cycle in relatively fast manner.
Back in February, Sony announced a pair of "super mid-range" phones - the XA1 and XA1 Ultra. Both phones are powered by a MediaTek Helio P20 processor and have a nearly-identical design. The XA1 arrived in the United States in May, costing $299. Now the XA1 Ultra has arrived stateside for a hundred dollars more.As mentioned above, the XA1 Ultra shares the XA1's Helio P20 processor and design, but the similarities end there. It has 64GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM, a 6" 1080p screen, a microSD card slot, and dual SIM card slots. The Ultra also has a 23MP back camera (f/2.0 aperture, 24mm) with phase detection and auto-focus, and a 16MP (f/2.0, 23mm) front camera.[EMBED_YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp3_xK1cw3o[/EMBED_YT]It's hard for me to say definitively if this phone is a good value or not. The 64GB Moto G5 Plus is $100 less, with the same 1080p screen (though the G5's screen is smaller) and 4GB of RAM. However, the XA1 Ultra has better cameras and includes NFC support. But the Moto G5 Plus works on both GSM and CDMA carriers and has a fingerprint sensor, whereas the XA1 Ultra does not.Feel free to debate about this phone in the comments section, but if you want to buy one, you can find the links below. Best Buy is selling the actual US unlocked model, while Amazon offers the international variant without a warranty.
Even though quite a few phones already appeared in our Prime Day roundup earlier, some manufacturers were a bit late to the party. One of those is Sony with the Xperia XA1, which can be had for $239.99. That's $60 off of the asking price, which isn't too bad.For $240, you get a 5" 720p display, a MediaTek Helio P20 SoC, 32GB of storage, 3GB of RAM, 23MP/8MP cameras, a 2,300mAh battery, and Nougat. Those specs won't wow anyone, but this means you can get that Sony aesthetic for under $250.Head on over to the source link below to get started. Keep in mind that only the black version is listed at $240 — the other colors will run you $300.Source: Amazon
If you're interested in this deal, you'll have to act quickly. Right now a third-party seller on Amazon has the Xperia XA1 for $250. Should you show up a bit late to this particular party, you can still pick one up for $260 sold directly by Amazon. Whatever your preference, this is a decent price for Sony's mid-range XA1. There are a few potential drawbacks with this device. Sony used a Helio P20 Mediatek SoC in it. So if you are interested in ROM support, that could be a concern. It also only has a 720p resolution, but that might be partially mitigated by the 5" display size and high brightness. But, if you can get past those potential issues, the rest of the specifications are pretty decent.The Xperia XA1 comes with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and has microSD expandability. The camera, though, is one of the best features on the phone. It has a 23MP Sony Exmor RS sensor with an f2.0 aperture. Given the size of the aperture and the resolution of the sensor, I wouldn't expect the best low-light performance. But in sufficient lighting conditions, the camera is still likely to please.If you are fast enough, you can grab one now at $250. But should that seller run out, you can still pick one up for $260. Assuming, of course, that it interests you.Source: Amazon