A simplified and cheaper modification of the new season, but not without a twist
Sony is launching four new smartphones this year: Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra. The basis of the line is the balanced flagship Xperia X and its advanced modification X Performance. We already got acquainted with the Xperia X model in the previous review, and very soon we will look at the older version in detail. For now, let's turn to the younger version. The Sony Xperia XA model described today may well be called a simplified modification of the Xperia X smartphone. They have a lot in common, and in some ways this cheaper and more modest version may turn out to be even more interesting than its older brother in the new line.
Key features of Sony Xperia XA (model F3112)
- SoC MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755), 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 @2.0 GHz
- GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @700 MHz
- Operating system Android 6.0
- Touch display IPS 5″, 1280×720, 293 ppi
- Random access memory (RAM) 2 GB, internal memory 16 GB
- SIM cards: Nano-SIM (1 or 2 pcs.)
- Supports microSD memory cards up to 200 GB
- GSM networks 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz networks
- LTE FDD Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 networks
- Wi-Fi 802.11n/ac with MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
- DLNA, Miracast
- Bluetooth 4.1 LE A2DP, apt-X, NFC
- USB 2.0, OTG
- GPS/A-GPS, Glonass
- Direction, proximity, lighting sensors, accelerometer, geomagnetic
- Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash
- Front camera 8 MP, f/2.0
- Battery 2300 mAh
- Dimensions 144x67x7.9 mm
- Weight 135 g
Appearance and ease of use
In terms of dimensions, the five-inch models Xperia X and Xperia XA are almost identical, and in shape too. Here the continuity of design is obvious, it has been passed on to one degree or another from generation to generation since the days of the Xperia Z, and now all this has been reproduced in the updated Xperia X/XA family, but with adjustments to modern realities.
Little has changed: the corners in the plan have become a little more rounded, the sides have become smoother and more rounded, the front panels have acquired 2.5D glass with sloping edges, making all new Sony smartphones more streamlined and smooth.
But there are also differences between the XA and X versions: the most noticeable ones are on the front and rear panels. As for the back side, everything is prosaic: the cheaper Xperia XA model has a cheaper body, which has not metal as the back wall, like the Xperia X, but plastic that imitates metal.
But with the front side, everything is not so obvious, and here, oddly enough, it is the simplified Xperia XA model that wins. The fact is that this new product has the same notorious “frameless” design, when the thickness of the frame around the display is reduced to a minimum. In the Xperia XA, the width of the frame on the sides is no more than a millimeter, it is almost invisible. The older model Xperia X does not have such a “frameless” effect; its frame width is quite familiar, and this is surprising.
As for the quality of materials and assembly, in this regard the Xperia XA is at the proper level, although a couple of annoying points can be mentioned. The first is a weak grease-repellent coating on the front glass of the screen. It really gets covered with fingerprints very quickly and doesn’t wipe off well, which sometimes makes the smartphone look sloppy.
The second point is related to the sidewalls. For some reason, the side edges of the Xperia XA body are covered with metal (or metallized) plates, very reminiscent of smooth metal and very slippery. The other surfaces of the smartphone are generally not slippery, but the side edges suffer from this drawback. And this is wrong: because of them, the device constantly tries to slip out of your hands.
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In terms of the distribution of elements on the body of the Xperia XA, everything is familiar. Cards are inserted into the side slot on the left, and here we can highlight the second (after the “frameless” display, which the older model lacks) positive difference between the Xperia XA and the Xperia X. The fact is that under the cover there are two slots for cards, and not one hybrid, as in the Xperia X. That is, in the Xperia XA you can simultaneously insert two SIM cards and another microSD memory card, and for this you do not have to remove one of the SIM cards, which is good news.
For SIM cards there are two equivalent compartments for Nano-SIM cards. Hot swapping is not provided: Sony smartphones always reboot themselves as soon as the cover of the corresponding slots is opened. A nice thing is that in Japanese smartphones the tray for SIM cards does not need to be squeezed out using a paperclip; it can be easily removed after picking it up with a fingernail.
Mechanical buttons are located on the opposite, right side of the case. Unlike older models, there is no fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. And the button itself is different in shape: it is not elongated, but round, as in previous Xperia Z models even before the appearance of fingerprint sensors in them.
The front panel has all the right elements, including an LED event indicator that shines a dot above the screen in case of charging or missed messages.
Sony no longer has touch buttons at the bottom under the screen, only virtual ones on the screen. And in this regard, it can be noted that quite a lot of completely free, unoccupied space is left under the screen.
There is nothing on the back of the case except a camera window with a flash. The camera module does not protrude beyond the surface, the flash is implemented with a single LED, not too bright.
The main speaker is located at the bottom end, next to the Micro-USB connector, located in the center and supporting the connection of third-party devices in USB OTG (USB Host) mode. Between them you can see a small hole for the speaking microphone.
The second microphone, for the noise reduction system, is located at the top end, next to the audio output for headphones.
Like the Xperia X, our review hero did not receive protection from water and dust; in the new family, only the most advanced Xperia X Performance has it. As for the colors of the case, here the buyer has a choice of four colors: white, black (“graphite black”), lemon (“golden lime”) and copper-pink (“rose gold”). These colors will be present to one degree or another in all modern Sony models.
Screen
The smartphone is equipped with an IPS touch screen with fashionable 2.5D glass with sloping edges. The physical dimensions of the display are 62x110 mm, diagonal - 5 inches. The size is exactly the same as the Xperia X, but the resolution is half the size, only 1280x720, and the pixel density is 293 ppi. But the frame around the screen, unlike the Xperia X, is so thin that it’s difficult to measure. However, despite the thin frame and rounded edges of the glass, there is no trace of accidental touches on the screen, and the absence of a frame does not cause discomfort.
The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor. There is also a proximity sensor that blocks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. Multi-touch technology allows you to process 10 simultaneous touches - however, the standard AnTuTu test could not adequately cope with this screen. Unlike the Xperia X, the smartphone in question does not support working with the screen while wearing gloves. And of course, the function of working with wet fingers is a thing of the past, since new Sony smartphones are not protected from water.
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A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections, Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected in the switched off screens of both devices (Sony Xperia XA, as it is not difficult to determine, is on the right; then they can be distinguished by size):
Both screens are dark, but the Sony screen is still darker (its brightness in the photo is 103 versus 111 for the Nexus 7). The tripling of reflected objects in the Sony Xperia XA screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the outer glass (also known as the touch sensor) and the surface of the matrix (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better under strong external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (not very effective, noticeably worse than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed more easily and appear at a slower rate than with regular glass.
When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, its maximum value was about 550 cd/m², and the minimum was 3.6 cd/m². The maximum value is very high, and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, in bright daylight and even in direct sun the image on the screen should be clearly visible. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Automatic brightness adjustment works based on the light sensor (it is located to the left of the logo on the front panel). In automatic mode, as external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. This function is dependent on brightness adjustment. If it is at a minimum, then in complete darkness the auto-brightness function reduces the brightness to 4.7 cd/m² (a bit dark), in an office illuminated by artificial light (about 400 lux) it sets it to 37 cd/m² (it could have been brighter), in bright environment (corresponds to lighting on a slightly cloudy day outdoors - about 10,000 lux) increases to 460 cd/m² (sufficient). If the brightness slider is at half scale, then the screen brightness for the three conditions above is as follows: 44, 160 and 550 cd/m² (suitable values). If the brightness control is set to maximum - 180, 310, 600 cd/m² (the first two values are too high). Everything looks good, but the problem is that in very bright light (on a clear day outside, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more), the brightness of the backlight is greatly reduced. As third-party programs have shown, this is due to a light sensor that is not working correctly. As a result, it cannot be said that the auto-brightness function works adequately. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flicker.
This screen uses an IPS type matrix. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.
The screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades (except for the very, very dark ones when deviating along one diagonal) and without significant color shifts even with large deviations of the view from perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, here are photographs in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia XA, while the screen brightness is initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (over a white field in the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K .Perpendicular to the plane of the screens is a white field:
Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And a test picture:
Colors are rich on both screens, and the color balance is noticeably different. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:
It can be seen that the colors have not changed much on both screens, and on the Sony Xperia XA the contrast has decreased to a greater extent due to a greater brightening of blacks and a greater drop in brightness, and there are also signs of inversion of dark shades. And a white field:
The brightness at an angle for both screens decreased noticeably, but in the case of the Sony Xperia XA the drop in brightness is slightly greater. When deviated diagonally, the black field brightens greatly and acquires a purple or reddish tint. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is the same for the screens!):
And from another angle:
When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is good:
It can be seen that the curved edges refract light from the black field illuminated at the corners, which does not look very good. The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 970:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 15 ms (7.5 ms on + 7.5 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 25 ms. The gamma curve, constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 2.63, which is higher than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve deviates greatly from the power law:
Due to the presence of dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the output image (in dark images, the brightness tends to decrease), the resulting dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve) does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential output of shades of gray almost the entire screen. For this reason, we carried out a number of tests - determining contrast and response time, comparing black illumination at angles - when displaying special templates with a constant average brightness, and not monochromatic fields in the entire screen. In general, such non-disabled brightness correction does nothing but harm, since it reduces the visibility of gradations in the shadows in the case of dark images. In addition, this dynamic adjustment when displaying any image other than a white field on the entire screen significantly reduces the brightness, which impairs readability in bright light, and the constant adjustment of brightness can be very annoying.
The color gamut is slightly different from sRGB:
The spectra show that the matrix filters moderately mix the components with each other:
As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is acceptable, since the color temperature, although higher than the standard 6500 K, but the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is below 10, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, color temperature and ΔE change little from hue to hue - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)
This smartphone has the ability to adjust the color balance by adjusting the intensities of the three primary colors.
That's what we tried to do, the result is data signed as Corr. in the graphs above. As a result, we improved the balance on the white field, but the spread of values on dark shades increased catastrophically. In fact, there is no point in making corrections in this case. In the settings you can choose one of three correction profiles.
The photos above are taken for option Switch off. Note that the correction only works in Sony applications - when viewing images and, apparently, in the video player. This is what happens if you select a profile Extreme brightness mode:
The color contrast increases, nothing remains of the naturalness of the colors. In mode Mobile Bravia Engine 2 Nothing bad happens to the image - on the contrary, contour sharpening is disabled:
Let's summarize. The brightness adjustment range of this screen is very wide, the anti-glare properties are excellent, which allows you to comfortably use the smartphone both on a sunny day on the beach and in complete darkness. It is acceptable to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, but you need to be prepared for the fact that in very high ambient light conditions this function will make the screen unreadable due to a strong decrease in the brightness of the backlight. The advantages include the absence of an air gap in the screen layers and flicker, high contrast, good uniformity of the black field, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB and acceptable color balance. The disadvantages are an ineffective oleophobic coating, low black stability to gaze deviation from perpendicular to the screen plane, as well as non-switchable dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness. And the curved edges of the outer glass do not add comfort, since they glare all the time and tend to glow in the dark. Nevertheless, taking into account the importance of characteristics for this particular class of devices (and the most important thing is the visibility of information in a wide range of external conditions), the quality of the screen can be considered high.
Sound
The Xperia XA sounds less interesting than the Xperia X; the sound of the main speaker here is quite simple. For a call signal, this high, piercing, monochromatic high-frequency sound is quite enough, but for listening to melodies there is not enough width of the frequency spectrum, or depth and brightness of the sound, or, in general, even a volume reserve. The sound in headphones is certainly more interesting; overall, everything is pretty good, but there are fewer settings than in flagships. There is automatic optimization of all sound parameters using the complex ClearAudio+ function, but if you turn it off, then from manual settings you can only find an equalizer with preset values and surround sound emulation, which few people use at all.
There are no complaints about the conversational speaker and microphone: the intonation and timbre of a familiar voice remain recognizable, there is practically no noise, the sound is clear, although also not at all saturated or bright. The sensitivity of the microphones is normal, the voice is recorded clearly on the recorder and is clearly distinguishable when played back, the noise reduction system copes with its tasks adequately.
The smartphone has an FM radio; automatic recording of telephone conversations from the line using standard means is not provided.
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Camera
The Sony Xperia XA smartphone is equipped with two cameras with a resolution of 13 and 8 megapixels. This, of course, is not 23 and 13 megapixels, like the older Xperia X, but still not bad. The front camera here has an 8-megapixel sensor with an Exmor R matrix for mobile devices and a wide-angle lens (88°) with an f/2.0 aperture without autofocus and its own flash. Here, as for the main camera, automatic and manual control modes are supported, you can use HDR and even add animation effects using the creative AR effect mode. The front camera produces high-quality images, with good sharpness and color rendition, quite decent for selfie level.
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The main camera features a 13-megapixel 1/3-inch Exmor RS mobile sensor and a 24mm f/2.0 wide-angle G Lens with fast hybrid autofocus. The maximum light sensitivity is manually set to ISO 3200, but the official settings state ISO 12800.
All new Sony smartphones, as before, received SteadyShot stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode, which ensures smooth shooting without distortion. And of course, Sony is practically the only manufacturer that still installs a separate hardware camera control button in its smartphones.
In manual mode, everything is exactly the same as in older models: you can set sensitivity, white balance, and change the focus type. There is a five-fold digital zoom using Clear Image zoom technology. Additional modes are also present, including those downloaded separately - panoramic, photo with sound, Sticker Creator, face in the image - everything is in place. One of the most unusual is the familiar augmented reality mode called AR effect, which makes it possible to combine real photographs with animation.
By the way, unlike older models, camera control is not transferred to third-party applications via the Camera2 API, and recording in RAW is also not supported.
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The camera cannot shoot video in 4K (since even the older Xperia X model does not do this), the maximum resolution is 1920x1080. True, on the Xperia X you can shoot at 60 fps, but this is not even possible here. The SteadyShot stabilization function is noticeable when shooting on the move, and the image really becomes smooth. The camera copes with video shooting on the whole decently: the image is bright, without noticeable artifacts, with good color rendition, although a bit loose and with undistinguished detail. The sound is recorded with high quality; Sony traditionally pays a lot of attention to the noise reduction system in its cameras.
- Video No. 1 (35 MB, 1920×1080 @30 fps, H.264, AAC)
- Video No. 2 (23 MB, 1920×1080 @30 fps, H.264, AAC)
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Good sharpness across the field and plans. On the left there is a noticeable area of blur. |
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Sometimes the camera has slight problems with white balance. |
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The camera copes well with macro photography. |
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As the shot is removed, the sharpness drops very smoothly. |
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Good sharpness in distant shots. |
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The text is well done. |
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Good detail in close-ups. |
| Sony Xperia XA | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
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The camera turned out to be quite good. The software processing is not very noticeable, and shortcomings such as not very accurate white balance and the out-of-focus zone on the left can be forgiven for the good sharpness in the field and in the plans in the rest of the frame. So the camera can handle most situations.
Telephone and communications
Sony Xperia XA operates in most 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA network bands, and also has support for LTE Cat.4 with a theoretical maximum download speed of up to 150 Mbps. The smartphone supports all three of the most common LTE FDD bands among domestic operators (B3, B7 and B20). The connection speed in 4G networks and work with cellular networks of Russian operators in general do not give rise to any complaints from the Sony Xperia XA: the smartphone instantly reconnects after a break, does not lose connection in areas of poor reception, and produces the highest possible speeds in 4G in test areas where competitors demonstrate much worse results. In terms of communication capabilities, Sony smartphones are always at their best; this is one of their advantages.
The device also has support for Bluetooth 4.1 LE, NFC, supports two Wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA and Miracast, you can organize a wireless access point through channels Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The Micro-USB connector supports the USB 2.0 specification and connecting external devices in USB OTG mode. The NFC module demonstrates compatibility with the Mifare Classic protocol, which is necessary for the successful operation of the “” application with the Troika transport card.
The navigation module works with GPS (A-GPS) and Glonass without the support of the Chinese Beidou. There are no complaints about the operating speed of the navigation module; the first satellites are detected during a cold start within the first seconds. The smartphone is equipped with a magnetic field sensor, on the basis of which the compass of navigation programs operates.
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The smartphone supports two SIM cards using the Dual SIM Dual Standby standard. There is only one radio module, so there can only be one active conversation. A SIM card in any slot can work with 3G/4G networks, but only one of the cards can work in this mode at the same time (the second will only work in 2G). The choice between two SIM cards for making calls, sending SMS, etc. can be done in advance or immediately before the connection.
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OS and software
Xperia XA is based on the Android 6.0 platform with its own shell, it is exactly the same as the older model Xperia X. Compared to previous generations, only the external appearance has changed: the icons are completely redrawn, the themes change depending on the color of the case.
The internal structure, the location of menu sections, the organization of desktops, etc. - everything remains the same except for the little things. The standard keyboard has changed: now it is replaced by SwiftKey, it is installed by default. Mini-applications have completely disappeared - apparently few people used them. The slide-out menu in the installed programs section has also been removed. For those accustomed to the proprietary interface of Sony smartphones, such changes are unlikely to seem catastrophic; the interface has become a little simpler and more intuitive.
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Performance
For the hardware of its cheaper XA series smartphones, Sony chose products from Taiwanese MediaTek, while the more expensive Xperia X uses Qualcomm Snapdragon. The Sony Xperia XA is powered by the MT6755 SoC, also known as the Helio P10. The Helio P10 configuration includes a 64-bit eight-core True8Core ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at 2 GHz and an ARM Mali-T860 graphics processor running at 700 MHz.
The smartphone's RAM capacity is 2 GB, the built-in flash memory is 16 GB, of which about 11 GB are initially available to the user for his needs. This volume can be increased using microSD cards, and unlike older models of the X series, here you do not have to remove one of the SIM cards for this; all three cards are installed in the device at the same time. It is also possible to connect external flash drives to the USB port in OTG mode. MicroSD cards are supported up to 200GB in capacity, and in practice our 128GB Transcend Premium microSDXC UHS-1 test card was reliably recognized by the device.
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Judging by the comparative table with test data from other current mobile platforms, it can be stated that the new SoC MediaTek MT6755 (Helio P10) is noticeably ahead in all respects of the mid-range MT6753, which was extremely popular among manufacturers last season, and even the once flagship MediaTek MT6795 is already in nothing no better than our heroine. That is, today’s average level of mobile platforms turns out to be better in their capabilities than the top level of last year, which is good news.
Most of all, the Helio P10's results are close to another fresh mid-level platform - HiSilicon Kirin 650. Only here the graphics are slightly better, and in complex and specialized browser tests there is absolute parity between them.
It is interesting to compare the performance of the Xperia XA with the older model Xperia X. That one is also built not on the top Qualcomm platform, but on a mid-level SoC. However, its results in all tests are noticeably higher, both in general and in specialized ones, including graphics, which allows us to evaluate the Helio P10 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 as solutions of different levels. And if we call the MediaTek MT6755 and HiSilicon Kirin 650 platforms mid-level, then for higher in all respects, but still not flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652, we will have to add some sub-flagship level, which is above average, but below top-end. In any case, the Xperia X turns out to be more productive in all tests than the Xperia XA, which is quite logical for the older and more expensive model in the line.
Based on the testing results, we can confidently say that the Helio P10’s level is not top-end, but rather average. At the same time, for all modern tasks, the capabilities of this SoC should be more than enough at the moment. It can also cope with demanding games so far: World of Tanks can be played comfortably at maximum fps; heavier games do not run at such high fps, but also do not show the slightest lag.
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Testing in the latest versions of comprehensive tests AnTuTu and GeekBench 3:
For convenience, we have compiled all the results we obtained when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks into tables. The table usually adds several other devices from different segments, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry figures). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” - due to the fact that they once passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions of test programs.
Testing the graphics subsystem in gaming tests 3DMark, GFXBenchmark and Bonsai Benchmark:
When testing in 3DMark, the most powerful smartphones now have the ability to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).
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Browser cross-platform tests:
As for benchmarks for assessing the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowance for the fact that their results significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so the comparison can only be truly correct on the same OS and browsers, and this is possible during testing not always. For Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.
Thermal photographs
Below is a thermal image of the rear surface, obtained after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program (the lighter, the higher the temperature):
Heating is clearly localized in the upper part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat camera, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is the average heating in this test for modern smartphones.
Playing video
To test the omnivorous nature of video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Internet. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern options using processor cores alone. Also, you shouldn’t expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a single table.
According to the testing results, the test subject was not equipped with all the necessary decoders that are needed to fully play most of the most common multimedia files on the network, in this case, audio files. To successfully play them, you will have to resort to the help of a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, it is also necessary to change the settings and manually install additional custom codecs, because now this player does not officially support the AC3 sound format.
| Format | Container, video, sound | MX Video Player | Standard video player |
| BDRip 720p | MKV, H.264 1280×720, 24fps, AAC | plays normally | plays normally |
| BDRip 720p | MKV, H.264 1280×720, 24fps, AC3 | The video plays fine, there is no sound | |
| BDRip 1080p | MKV, H.264 1920×1080, 24fps, AAC | plays normally | plays normally |
| BDRip 1080p | MKV, H.264 1920×1080, 24fps, AC3 | The video plays fine, there is no sound | The video plays fine, there is no sound |
Further testing of video playback was performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.
We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Method for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices) Red marks indicate possible problems associated with the playback of the corresponding files.
According to the criterion of frame output, the quality of playback of video files on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can (but are not required) be output with more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without skipping frames. Note the atypically high screen refresh rate of approximately 67-68 Hz. As a result, in the case of files with 60 fps, 7-8 frames per second are output with an increased duration. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly along the border of the screen, one to one in pixels, that is, in the original resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 (all gradations of shades are displayed in shadows and highlights), which is required for correct playback of typical video files.
Battery life
The capacity of the non-removable battery installed in the Sony Xperia XA is small by modern standards - 2300 mAh. And we must admit that Sony did not think through the issue of power consumption of its device well enough - apparently relying on the assurances of the MediaTek developers that the new technical process and the new platform as a whole have become much more economical. MediaTek always makes similar claims, but the problem is still there: the Sony Xperia XA demonstrated poor battery life results, there’s no other way to put it. It's clear that Sony is counting on the power of its Stamina power-saving modes, but without them, the smartphone performs barely satisfactorily in all standard tests.
Continuous reading in the Moon+ Reader program (with a standard, light theme, with auto-scrolling) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (brightness was set to 100 cd/m²) lasted more than 9.5 hours until completely discharged. When continuously watching videos from YouTube in high quality (720p) with the same brightness level via a home Wi-Fi network, the device did not even last up to 8 hours. In 3D gaming mode, the smartphone operates for 2.5-3 hours.
The smartphone is charged from its own network charger in approximately 1 hour 40-50 minutes with a current of 1 A at a voltage of 5 V. The device does not support wireless charging.
Bottom line
Many people liked the price of the Xperia XA: the device is sold at the time of writing the review for 22 thousand rubles, and they are asking a thousand more for a dual-SIM modification of the same model. What can I say? For Sony's level, this may be a low price, and it is significantly lower than the same Xperia X, offered for 40-41 thousand. However, in the same price category is, for example, the no less interesting model Huawei P9 lite, which does not add anything to the price for the dual-SIM modification - they are all dual-SIM. And a Huawei smartphone with similar characteristics costs 20 thousand, not 23, that is, 3 thousand cheaper than the hero of the review. Is this a price for a more well-known brand? But with a price of up to 20 thousand, you can count many other interesting devices. However, to loyal connoisseurs of the Sony brand, the Xperia XA smartphone may seem like an interesting offer; it all depends on your own wallet, and not the wallet of an abstract user. Objective disadvantages of the new Sony model: water protection is removed, battery life is low, the sound is simple. The rest is at a decent level: screen, platform, communication capabilities, cameras in general are at least good. And yet I can’t help but think that the model is a little overrated.
G3423
SM11L
G3223
H3321
H4311
H4331
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width | 75 mm 7.5 cm 0.25ft 2.95in | 79 mm 7.9 cm 0.26ft 3.11in | 78 mm 7.8 cm 0.26ft 3.07in |
| Height | 155 mm 15.5 cm 0.51ft 6.1in | 165 mm 16.5 cm 0.54 ft 6.5in | 150 mm 15 cm 0.49ft 5.91in |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm 0.87 cm 0.03ft 0.34in | 8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.03ft 0.32in | 9.8 mm 0.98 cm 0.03ft 0.39in |
| Weight | 189 g 0.42lbs 6.67 oz | 188 g 0.41lbs 6.63 oz | 178 g 0.39lbs 6.28 oz |
| Volume | 101.14 cm³ 6.14 in³ | 105.58 cm³ 6.41 in³ | 114.66 cm³ 6.96 in³ |
| Colors | Black Golden Blue | Black White Golden Pink | Black Pink Golden |
| Materials for making the case | Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate | Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (G3223) | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE 850 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 800 MHz (G3221) LTE 900 MHz (G3221) LTE 1800 MHz (G3221) LTE 2100 MHz (G3221) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (G3223) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (G3223) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (G3223) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (G3223) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (G3223) LTE 700 MHz (B29) (G3223) | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) | MediaTek MT6737T |
| Technological process | 16 nm | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Processor (CPU) | 4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | ARM Cortex-A53 | |
| Processor size | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) | 256 kB + 256 kB | 256 kB + 256 kB | 32 kB + 32 kB |
| Level 2 cache (L2) | 2048 kB 2 MB | 2048 kB 2 MB | 512 kB 0.5 MB |
| Number of processor cores | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| CPU clock speed | 2300 MHz | 2300 MHz | 1450 MHz |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GPU clock speed | 900 MHz | 900 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) | 3 GB 4 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels | Dual channel | Dual channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 733 MHz |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal | 5.5in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm | 6 in 152.4 mm 15.24 cm | 5.5in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm |
| Width | 2.7in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm | 2.94in 74.72 mm 7.47 cm | 2.7in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm |
| Height | 4.79in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm | 5.23in 132.83 mm 13.28 cm | 4.79in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi 157 ppcm | 367 ppi 144 ppcm | 267 ppi 104 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 flowers | 24 bit 16777216 flowers | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area | 71.97 % | 76.38 % | 71.51 % |
| Other characteristics | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 2.5D curved glass screen | Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 1100:1 contrast ratio 400 cd/m² |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX300 Exmor RS | Sony IMX300 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3in | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3in | - |
| Pixel size | 1.118 µm 0.001118 mm | 1.124 µm 0.001124 mm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.64 | 5.64 | - |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 3200 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Excerpt | 1 - 1/4000 | - | 1 - 1/4000 |
| Focal length | 4.22 mm 23.82 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 4.27 mm 24.1 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 3.54 mm |
| Flash type | LED | LED | Double LED |
| Image Resolution | 5520 x 4140 pixels 22.85 MP | 5488 x 4008 pixels 22 MP | 4224 x 3136 pixels 13.25 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
|
| 30fps | 30fps | 30fps | |
| Characteristics | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Hybrid autofocus | Hybrid autofocus | Sensor size - 1/3.06" |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX219PQ Exmor R | Sony IMX234 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | - |
| Sensor size | 3.67 x 2.76 mm 0.18in | 5.95 x 3.35 mm 0.27in | - |
| Pixel size | 1.124 µm 0.001124 mm | 1.12 µm 0.00112 mm | - |
| Crop factor | 9.42 | 6.34 | - |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 6400 | - |
| Diaphragm | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.4 |
| Focal length | 2.46 mm 23.18 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 3.63 mm 22.99 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 1.78 mm |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. | 30fps | 30fps | 30fps |
| - | Optical image stabilization | Sensor size - 1/4" Angle of view - 120° |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity | 3430 mAh | 2700 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Type | Li-polymer | Li-polymer | |
| 2G talk time | - | 13 h 12 min 13.2 hours 792 min 0.6 days | - |
| 2G latency | - | 658 h 39480 min 27.4 days | - |
| 3G talk time | - | 12 h 720 min 0.5 days | - |
| 3G latency | - | 708 h 42480 min 29.5 days | - |
| 4G latency | - | 671 h 40260 min 28 days | - |
| Adapter output power | - | - | 5 V / 0.85 A |
| Fast charging technology | MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0 | - | |
| Characteristics | Fast charging Fixed | Fast charging Fixed | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
additional characteristics
Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.
| additional characteristics | G3421 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W/kg; body - 1.070 W/kg G3423 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W/kg; body - 1.000 W/kg G3423 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.190 W/kg; body - 0.540 W/kg | G3221 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.430 W/kg; body - 1.120 W/kg G3223 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.430 W/kg; body - 1.090 W/kg G3223 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.110 W/kg; body - 0.600 W/kg | H3311 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W/kg; body - 1.220 W/kg H3321 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W/kg; body - 1.350 W/kg H3321 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.040 W/kg; body - 0.960 W/kg H4311 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.470 W/kg; body - 1.220 W/kg H4331 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.650 W/kg; body - 1.290 W/kg H4331 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.930 W/kg; body - 0.900 W/kg |
Compared to its classmates, for example the Samsung Galaxy A3, the camera looks better. But when shooting in low light, the Sony is slightly inferior. It copes with applied tasks such as shooting text or tourist attractions during the daytime. And to fully replace a compact camera, there are more expensive smartphones. The same Xperia X, for example.
Secretive character
But with testing the performance of the Xperia XA, certain difficulties arose. It seems that Sony has blocked the ability to run Geekbench and a number of other benchmarks. We were able to fully run only the 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited package, which measures performance in games. However, we already know what the MediaTek Helio P10 is – there are several models on the market that use this platform. Mostly, however, Chinese ones - like Oppo R9 or Meizu M3 Note. The central processor uses 8 cores operating at 2 GHz, and the Mali-T860MP2 chip is responsible for graphics acceleration. Regardless of which version of the Xperia XA you choose (single or dual SIM), the smartphone will have 2 gigabytes of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. In short, it will be difficult to do without a microSD card. But let me remind you that the Xperia XA Dual can simultaneously install two SIM cards and a memory card.
After the review of the Xperia XA Ultra, an interesting idea arose - to compare the selfie phablet, which has very good cameras, with the Xperia X, this year’s junior flagship. Both smartphones have interesting cameras from a user's point of view.
Is it worth overpaying for the Xperia X when there is the Xperia XA Ultra phablet with its monstrous front camera, as well as a 21.5 MP main camera?
The answer to this rather complex question can be found in this comparison of the Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra cameras. Let's get started!
Additional materials:
Xperia X vs Xperia XA Ultra: detailed camera comparison
First, you should familiarize yourself with the technical specifications of the Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X cameras:
Xperia X
- Main camera – IMX300, 23 MP, Exmor RS, physical sensor size 1/2.3″ (1.1 µm pixels), 24 mm wide-angle G Lens (6 lenses) with f2.0 aperture, very fast intelligent hybrid autofocus, 5 -x Clear Image zoom;
- Front camera – 13 MP, physical sensor size 1/3″, 22 mm wide-angle lens with f2.0 aperture.
Xperia XA Ultra
- Main camera – IMX230, 21.5 MP, Exmor RS, physical sensor size 1/2.4″, 26mm wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture;
- Front camera - 16 MP, IMX234 physical sensor size 1/2.6″, 22 mm wide-angle lens with f2.0 aperture, optical stabilization.
The main difference between the main cameras of the Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra lies in the optics. The Xperia X has a wider angle lens with faster, higher quality lenses than the Xperia XA Ultra. The more advanced IMX300 sensor on the Xperia X, of course, is a factor in the difference in photo quality, but not so critical.
But the front cameras of the Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X differ more dramatically.
The frameless Sony phablet has a front camera with optical stabilization, which makes the quality of the images obviously higher than that of most competitors. Therefore, it is interesting to compare it with the front-facing Xperia X, which almost all reviewers (including me) liked.
Comparison of photo shooting quality of the main and front cameras of Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra
The Xperia XA Ultra took shots in Super Auto 16 MP 16:9 mode, and the Xperia X in Super Auto 8 MP 16:9 mode. Photographs were taken with both phones only handheld and at the same time. All images from the main cameras were cropped in a 1:1 ratio in the center of the image. The focusing point was also set at the center. The footage has not been subjected to any post-processing, everything is presented “as is”.
We look, compare and draw our own conclusions.
DAY
NIGHT
FRONT CAMERA (day&night)
Comparison of video quality of the main cameras of Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra
When shooting video, both phones recorded in FHD (1080p) 30fps quality with SteadyShot enabled. The videos are presented as is, without processing or trimming.
DAY
NIGHT
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After viewing a comparison of the cameras of the two smartphones, it becomes clear that the Xperia XA Ultra still cannot compete on equal terms with the flagship Xperia X.
Even a user inexperienced in mobile photography will immediately notice that the Xperia X draws more true-to-life colors during daytime shooting and has more tenacious autofocus.
When shooting at night, the Xperia X also shows more interesting results than Sony's frameless phablet.
The difference in the photo capabilities of the two phones is too significant.
The video shooting test only exacerbates this difference, making the superiority of the main camera of the Xperia X obvious. This is especially evident in night shooting, where we see how the simpler optics of the Xperia XA Ultra camera simply cannot cope with the headlights of passing cars.
But the quality of photos taken with the front camera of the Xperia XA Ultra was a pleasant surprise. Although the difference between the front-facing cameras of the Xperia X and Xperia XA Ultra is small, it is still worth noting that the latter produces selfies, if not better, then at least at an excellent, flagship level. More than a worthy result.
Moreover, the Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably cheaper than the Xperia X. Average prices on Yandex Market:
- Xperia X - 36 990 rubles
- Xperia XA Ultra - 25 980 rubles
Therefore, if you need a relatively inexpensive and large smartphone with an attractive design and good cameras, then the choice towards the Xperia XA Ultra is obvious.
Xperia XA Ultra review
Share your thoughts on the camera comparison in the comments below!
G3423
SM11L
G3226
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 800 MHz (G3212) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (G3226) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (G3226) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (G3226) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (G3226) LTE 1900 MHz (G3212) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (G3226) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) |
| Technological process | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Processor (CPU) | 4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | |
| Processor size | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) | 256 kB + 256 kB | 256 kB + 256 kB |
| Level 2 cache (L2) | 2048 kB 2 MB | 2048 kB 2 MB |
| Number of processor cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU clock speed | 2300 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores | 2 | 2 |
| GPU clock speed | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) | 3 GB 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Number of RAM channels | Dual channel | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal | 5.5in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm | 6 in 152.4 mm 15.24 cm |
| Width | 2.7in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm | 2.94in 74.72 mm 7.47 cm |
| Height | 4.79in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm | 5.23in 132.83 mm 13.28 cm |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi 157 ppcm | 367 ppi 144 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 flowers | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area | 71.97 % | 76.38 % |
| Other characteristics | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 2.5D curved glass screen | Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX300 Exmor RS | Sony IMX300 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3in | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3in |
| Pixel size | 1.118 µm 0.001118 mm | 1.124 µm 0.001124 mm |
| Crop factor | 5.64 | 5.64 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 6400 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 | f/2 |
| Excerpt | 1 - 1/4000 | - |
| Focal length | 4.22 mm 23.82 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 4.27 mm 24.1 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type | LED | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5520 x 4140 pixels 22.85 MP | 5488 x 4008 pixels 22 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
|
| 30fps | 30fps | |
| Characteristics | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Hybrid autofocus | Hybrid autofocus |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX219PQ Exmor R | Sony IMX234 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 3.67 x 2.76 mm 0.18in | 5.95 x 3.35 mm 0.27in |
| Pixel size | 1.124 µm 0.001124 mm | 1.12 µm 0.00112 mm |
| Crop factor | 9.42 | 6.34 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 6400 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 | f/2 |
| Focal length | 2.46 mm 23.18 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 3.63 mm 22.99 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. | 30fps | 30fps |
| - | Optical image stabilization |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity | 3430 mAh | 2700 mAh |
| Type | Li-polymer | |
| 2G talk time | - | 13 h 12 min 13.2 hours 792 min 0.6 days |
| 2G latency | - | 658 h 39480 min 27.4 days |
| 3G talk time | - | 12 h 720 min 0.5 days |
| 3G latency | - | 708 h 42480 min 29.5 days |
| 4G latency | - | 671 h 40260 min 28 days |
| Fast charging technology | MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0 | |
| Characteristics | Fast charging Fixed | Fast charging Fixed |
