Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 157 x 75 x 9.6 mm (6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera23 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,580 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, July. Released 2018, September
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Dual with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
402 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,580 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3580 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
205g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
157 x 75 x 9.6 mm (6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold, Green
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
