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Specifications of the Continuation of C5 Ultra - Xperia XA Ultra

By Avery Pacheco, 29/05/2016, updated on 21/01/2022

Big-screen lovers rejoice! Since Xperia XA Ultra has been unveiled, you can meet the 6-inch the replacement for the popular Xperia C5 Ultra now. Here are the specifications the continuation of C5 Ultra – Xperia XA Ultra.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

BODY: 164 x 79 x 8.4  mm (6.46 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)

SIM: Nano-SIM

Type: IPS LCD  capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

6.0 inches (~76.6%  screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution: 1080 x 1920  pixels (~367 ppi pixel density)

Yes, up to 4 fingers

Protection: Scratch-resistant

OS: Android OS, v5.0  (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop)

Card slot: microSD, up to  200 GB (dedicated slot)

16 GB, 3 GB RAM

CAMERA: 21.5 MP, phase  detection autofocus, LED flash

Features: 1/2.4" sensor size,  geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Video: 1080p@30fps,  HDR

16 MP, 1/2.6" sensor  size, autofocus, OIS, LED flash, 1080p

BATTERY: Up to 65 h

Up to 558 h  (2G) / Up to 708 h (3G)

Talk time:

Up to 558 h  (2G) / Up to 708 h (3G)

Up to 14 h 24 min (2G) /  Up to 12 h 53 min (3G)

MISC:

White, Graphite Black,  Lime Gold

Black, White, Mint

"I'm planning on buying one. How is the resolution of the display?"

Sony Xperia XA Ultra measures 164 x 79 x 8.4mm. The display is IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. And it is 6.0 inches and 367 ppi pixel, which brings visual experience. However, it can be a little bit difficult for one-hand operation and handling. In addition, the display is made of scratch-resistant glass, which can well protect your phone.

Xperia XA Ultra

"How much is the phone memory?"

Sony Xperia XS Ultra comes with 16GB internal memory. Although it is not enough for your Android data, the phone also comes with dedicated slot, which supports microSD up to 200 GB external SD card.

"The camera is what I really concerned about."

The Sony Xperia XA Ultra boasts two main cameras, separately at the front and on the back. Sony has resorted to OIS to help improving low-light shooting. And it helps capturing better selfies in the dark with the night portrait flash mode. Besides, when taking selfie, you can look at the center of the display instead of the camera. As for the rear camera, it comes complete with Sony's hybrid autofocus. This combines phase and contrast direction technologies so as to achieve blazing-fast focus.

Wrap Up

Sony Xperia XA Ultra comes with 3 versions - white, graphite black, lime gold. It is available at about USD $422 (380 EUR or so). In short, the phone targets younger crowd with cost-effective quality. It is a good choice if you would like to enjoy high quality Android phone but don't spend too much.