Sony Mobile has announced its exclusive partner and price for the new Xperia XA1 Ultra.
The Xperia XA1 can be purchased online and in store at Vodafone, for $45 per month. That is $5 per month on the Vodafone $40 Red plan (over 24 months with a total minimum cost of $1080).
It features cameras that are worthy of a premium status, a 6” edge-to-edge screen, and octa-core processor.
“We’re excited to introduce the new Xperia XA1 Ultra in the Australian market, particularly its impressive 16MP front camera and 23mm wide-angle lens to help users capture the perfect spontaneous selfie, or indeed groupie,” said John Featherstone, Manager Director of Sony Mobile Communications, Oceania.
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This includes
- 23MP high resolution with a large 1/2.3” ExmorRS for mobile sensor, bright F2.0 lens and low light capability.
- Less than one-second camera launch and fast and accurate Hybrid Autofocus.
- 16MP front camera with Optical Image Stabiliser and flash to improve low-light selfies and groupies, plus a smart selfie/groupie flash to naturally illuminate your face(s).
- Capture the perfect selfie or groupie easily with just a wave via the ‘Hand Shutter’ camera feature.
- Borderless design with edge-to-edge FHD (1080p) 6” screen.
- MediaTek helio P20 octa-core processor for a power-efficient and quick experience.
- Qnovo Adaptive Charging monitors the battery’s health and adjusts charging current accordingly to avoid damage and maximise lifespan.
- Stamina Mode keeps the battery going for longer when you really need it the most by disabling some of the functions and extending its lifetime.
- Sony’s Smart Cleaner cleverly manages the performance and memory of the device by clearing the cache and unused apps automatically to attain the best speed and performance without degradation over time.
- Supports quick charging with hours of power in just a few minutes.
- Xperia Actions is a new addition to the latest Xperia range – aims to learn users’ usage patterns to simplify daily life by suggesting customisable settings and personalised recommendations.
Specifications
- Screen: 6”, 1080p, IPS LCD Gorilla Glass (unspecified), 76.1% screen to body ratio.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit (Quad Core 2.3GHz + Quad Core 1.6GHz).
- RAM/Storage: 4GB/32 o64 64GB eMMC, microSD support to 256GB, OTG.
- Camera rear: 23MP, f/2.0, 24mm wide-angle, 1/2.3” Exmore RS sensor, 5x digital zoom. Hybrid autofocus, EIS - – no mention of pixel size.
- Camera front: 16MP, 23mm wide-angle, OIS, selfie flash, 1/2.6” Exmor R sensor.
- LTE: Cat 6/4.
- Audio; single speaker, single mic, 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- Battery: 2700 mAh Qnovo adaptive charging and MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0 charge.
- Size/Weight: 165 x 79 x 8.1mm x 188g.
- Other: USB-C, Wi-Fi N dual band, Wi-Di, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, FM, (no fingerprint sensor).
- OS: Android 7.0.
- Price outright: unknown.
