There is an emerging trend in the market concerning phones with big screens. This is not a mistake. The phones are designed for youthful folks who are more interested in taking photos, watching videos and browsing the web than calling their friends and relatives. These qualities perfectly fits Sony coming up with the Sony Xperia XA Ultra that is intended for this segment of the market. From the first glance, you will notice that the Xperia XA Ultra has a huge 6-inch screen that is good for browsing and watching videos. In addition, it has a strong front facing camera that is important for video calling and taking selfies.
The Screen
Although the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is big, it somehow manages to cling to the palm of your hands. It, however, might be uncomfortable for users with small hands. The designers of the phone did their homework right as the 6 inch screen lies on a chassis that you can find on a 5.5 inch phone. The full HD screen on the phone is very crisp and clear as Sony used state of the art technology to create it. Although its clarity has not reached the levels of phones such as the Google Nexus 6P, the phone comes at a fair price and great value.
The CPU and Battery
The specs of this phone are not disappointing for a phone aimed at the youth. This is because it is loaded with Mediatek Helio P10 CPU that runs any game or application with ease. In addition, it has a 3GB RAM that makes it run fast when loading heavy applications. In terms of storage, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra has 16GB of internal memory which can be expanded with a micro SD card of up to 32GB.
The phone is equipped with a non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAH battery and can boast of a two day battery life – this is higher than for most smart phones in the market that can hardly last for a day. Sony has deployed some smart tech applications that further help to conserve battery power.
Camera
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is loaded with a very strong camera. In fact, this is one of the strongest specs of the phone. The back camera is loaded with 21.5 MP of power with hybrid autofocus to ensure that it takes all the details of an image.
The front facing camera on the Xperia XA Ultra is a powerful device as well. It comes with a 16MP sensor that has wide angle picture taking capability as well as optical image stabilization. This enables one to take clear pictures even in low light situations.
The Outlook
When it comes to the design of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra, there is nothing that is out of the ordinary. The phone has a boxy design with rounded metallic rims. In addition, this phone is well constructed. The phone is available in white, black and lime gold.
Summary
The Pros
- Wide and clear screen for browsing and watching HD videos
- Attractive design of the phone
- Impressive battery life
Cons
- Feels bulky in the pocket due to large size
- Few features for the size.