Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA and Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | F3111 | H8324 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 143.6 mm | 135 mm | Sony XPERIA XA has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Width | 66.8 mm | 65 mm | Sony XPERIA XA has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 12.1 mm | Sony XPERIA XA is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA. |
Weight | 137 g | 168 g | Sony XPERIA XA is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA. |
Body Colour | Lime gold | Rose gold | White | Graphite black | Black | |
Body Material | - | Plastic, aluminium, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
SAR Value | 0.471 W/kg (body), 0.473 W/kg (head) | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | TRILUMINOS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XA. |
Display Format | HD | - | |
Pixel Density | - | 483 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | |
Display Features | Curve edge | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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Processor Number | MT6755 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T860 MP2 | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XA. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XA. |
User Memory | 11 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 19 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX258 sensor | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 100 mm | 25 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 8x | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XA. |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Sweep Panorama, low-light shots | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XA has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus, auto scene recognition | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/5" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX219 sensor | Sony Exmor R sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 23 mm | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 2870 mAh | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 603 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 678 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 678 min Standby (GSM): up to 560 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 607 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 603 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 572 hrs Playback (Music): up to 55.3 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.35 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, SAP, AVCTP, AVDTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, ASF, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, AMR, MP3, FLAC, LPCM, MIDI, OTA, MP4 | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, H.263, VP8, VP9, 3GP2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
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, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IP65 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |