Sony Xperia XA2
The Sony Xperia XA2 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
Size5.2" · 142 x 70 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera23 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, January. Released 2018, February
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 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
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 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
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
171g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Silver, Black, Blue, Pink
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H3123
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XA2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia XA2 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XA2 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia XA2 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Sony Xperia XA2 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XA2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sony Xperia XA2 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
