Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
16 Megapixel
Main Camera
21.5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
MediaTek Helio P10
Battery
2700 mAh

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Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 164.2 mm Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Width 79.4 mm Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.4 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Weight 190 g Worse than 85 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Lime gold | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) has a height of 164.2 mm, a width of 79.4 mm and a thickness of 8.4 mm. The weight of the phone is 190 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 6" Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 367 ppi Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 6" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 367 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Processor Type (CPU) MediaTek Helio P10
Clock Speed 2 GHz Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali T860 MP2

Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) is equipped with MediaTek Helio P10. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) reaches the frequency of 2 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali T860 MP2.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 10 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) is 3 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 21.5 Megapixel Better than 85 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 5x Better than 64 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 16 Megapixel Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source (Front) LED flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Front) Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 21.5 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 5x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 16 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 558 hours Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 796 minutes Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 796 min
Standby (GSM): up to 558 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 713 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 708 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 65 hrs
Playback (video): up to 8.3 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) is 2700 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 558 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) is provided with a talk time about 796 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10) supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards XviD, MPEG-4, H.264
FEATURES Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, xLOUD technology, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Active noise-cancellation
OTHERS Sony XPERIA XA Ultra (MediaTek Helio P10)
Included Accessories Power adapter

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