MWC 2017 Sony updates their Midrange line with Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra!

Sony updates their Midrange line up with Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra!

Both comes in similar blockish aesthetics with diamond cut-like finish and presents edge to edge display where XA1 sports a 5 inch HD 720p display while XA1 Ultra comes in with massive 6 inch Full HD Display.

Looking inside, Sony partners with Mediatek for processors making use of MediaTek Helio P20 Octa-core Processor with Mali T880 MP2 GPU. Xperia XA1 ultra comes in with a 3GB RAM / 32GB Internal Storage Setup while Xperia XA1 Ultra will have 3GB RAM with storage options of 32GB or 64GB flash storage. MicroSD slot is available for additional storage.

Seems Sony concentrates efforts in providing high resolution cameras for their Midrangers as tey graciously provide 23MP high resolution primary rear camera with a large 1/2.3” Exmor™RS at f/2.0 with Hybrid Auto Focus. They differ for front camera setup as XA1 gets 8MP with 1/4″ Exmor R sensor while XA1 Ultra gets 16MP 1/2.6” Exmor RS™ sensor.

No word on connectivity but pretty sure it does have complete set from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC as well as ultra fast LTE on the go internet connection. MicroUSB port for XA1 while USB Type-C for XA1 Ultra.

Battery is at 2300mAh battery for XA1 while 2700mAh battery for XA1 Ultra. Does support fast charging with Mediatek own Pump Express+ 2.0.

Xperia XA1 is scheduled to be release on April 26 for a price of $300. While Xperia XA1 Ultra is set for Summer.

Xperia XA1 Specs
Operating System Google™ Android™ N
5 inch HD 720p Display Image Enhance Technology
MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit Processor
Mali T880 MP2 900MHz GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via microSD™ card up to 256GB
Rear Camera
23MP
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
Hybrid Autofocus
0.6s Quick Launch
24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens
5x Clear Image Zoom
SteadyShot™
Front Camera      
8MP
1/4″ Exmor R for mobile™ for mobile image sensor
Low-light photo: up to ISO 3200
23mm wide-angle lens F2.0
Autofocus
SteadyShot™
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetootth
GPS
MicroUSB 2.0
Battery
2300 mAh
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Stamina mode
Pump Express+ 2.0
Size 145 x 67 x 8mm
Weight 143 grams
Colours Black, White, Pink, Gold (region specific)

Xperia XA1 Ultra Specs
Operating System Google™ Android™ N
6” Full HD 1080p (1920×1080 pixels)
Image Enhance Technology
MediaTek Helio P20 Octa-Core 64bit Processor
Mali T880 MP2 900MHz GPU
4GB RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
Expandable microSD™ card, up to 256GB
Rear Camera
23MP
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
Hybrid Autofocus
0.6s Quick Launch and Capture
24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens
5x Clear Image Zoom
HDR for photos
SteadyShot™
Front Camera
16MP
1/2.6” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor
23mm wide-angle lens F2.0
OIS
Autofocus
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetootth
GPS
USB Type-C
Battery
2700 mAh
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Stamina mode
Pump Express+ 2.0
Size 165mm x 79mm x 8.1mm
Colours: White, Black and Gold (Pink for regional variances only and not ranged in EU)