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product_id: 48619491
title: "Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black"
brand: "sony"
price: "B$4"
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# 0.6s hybrid autofocus 23MP pro-grade camera Octa-core 2.3GHz CPU Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** B$4
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📱 Elevate your everyday with Sony Xperia XA1 — where style meets speed and stunning shots.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** B$4 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Through Your Day:** Adaptive Qnovo charging and Stamina Mode optimize battery health and extend usage when you need it most.
- • **Sleek, Borderless Design:** 5-inch full-width display with a smooth, rounded frame fits perfectly in your hand for effortless one-handed use.
- • **Lightning-Fast Focus & Capture:** Hybrid autofocus and 0.6-second quick capture mean you never miss the moment.
- • **Capture Life in Stunning Detail:** 23MP Exmor RS sensor delivers flagship-level photos with vibrant colors and sharp clarity.
- • **Seamless Connectivity & Transfer:** Super-fast 4G LTE and Xperia Transfer Mobile make switching phones and staying connected a breeze.

## Overview

The Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone combines a premium 23MP camera with hybrid autofocus and a quick 0.6-second capture speed, powered by a high-efficiency Octa-core 2.3GHz processor and super-fast 4G connectivity. Its sleek 5-inch borderless design fits comfortably in your hand, while adaptive battery technology and Stamina Mode ensure long-lasting performance. Ideal for millennials seeking a stylish, reliable phone with flagship camera quality at a mid-range price.

## Description

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Review: Flagship performance at mid range prices - I brought this phone for my uncle after been issued one of these as a company phone and using it for some time. My current personal phone i use is a Sony xz ,which i have had since November 2016, and my wife has a xz premium so i have few comparisons that can be made. For the price the xa1 is good value , its has almost flagship specifications at mid range prices. Design Its thin edge to edge screen and 5 inch screen makes the phone look very thin and tall, its not as wide as my xz but you can hold this phone with 1 hand use. The build quality is excellent seems solid and looks almost the same as the more expensive xperia. display The screen is very bright the colors are vivid,Evan tho the resolution is only 720 you cant really tell unless you really look hard. The brightness of LCD really helps and the phone has a IPS LCD this helps with them viewing angles not fading. Im very impressed with the display compared to my full HD xz. Performance The phone is quick and snappy , its good that sony beefed up the ram to 3gb and are using the latest helios p20 quadcore chipset, there was no noticeable lag when playing games or multitasking. Camera The camera sensor is the same one as the xz, so picture quality is good, the camera is fast, from launch to picture it does under a second. It has manual modes and front camera is also good, but i would say my xz still edges it in camera. Battery Battery last me for a full day , but you can easy get 2 days if you put on stamina mode on. It also has battery care function, this will only charge your phone when needed and at slower currents, thus extending your battery lifespan.This phone also uses the new USB-C charging cable, now you can put the charging cable anyway without breaking the USB port on your phone.It also charges quicker and transfers data 10x faster. Conclusion I think this phone is brilliant it looks stunning ,gives you top specifications, decent camera and a good display for £229, for most people this phone is all you need, i myself have the more expensive xz , yes the xz is better has better processor and camera ,but your paying £200 more. For most people this phone will do everything you need and save you money.
Review: AVOID: screen has well-documented response problems that you can test for yourself on a display model - As mentioned elsewhere in at least one review (that I missed when ordering this phone), it's not possible to have BlueTooth and Wi-Fi working at the same time without a host of problems. This issue is well-documented on Sony's own forums (search for "sony xa1 bluetooth wifi problem"), and there's no resolution being offered that I can find. The "answer" is to switch off Wi-Fi when using BlueTooth (not great for streaming music from the internet!) and switch off BlueTooth when using Wi-Fi (not great for convenience when getting into the car or wanting your fitness tracker to sync). When things do lock up, toggling Airplane Mode on & off typically provides a period of stability. Another deal-breaker should be the intrusive bloatware, particularly the "What's New" app, that allows your mobile network to push crap to your SIM-free device(!), and which Sony does not allow you to permanently get rid of. To be fair, I've used an Xperia before and was familiar with Sony's bent for pushing apps on you that you are unable to set the phone to permanently ignore; however, allowing a carrier to infest a phone that was not bought from them is a step way too far. It should be pointed out that the phone itself is great - the screen is a good size, and it's pin-sharp; the camera works really well, and the whole device is snappy and responsive. I'm actually keeping it, having invested a lot of time in setting it up and working out how to live with it, plus the additional money I've spent on a device-specific case and new charging cables. Overall: this phone can NOT be recommended due to the BlueTooth-related flaws which Sony has been well-aware of and is refusing to publicly acknowledge. UPDATE (March 2018): The Wi-Fi/BlueTooth connectivity problems have been remedied through a firmware update that arrived in February; however, the responsive of the screen has degraded significantly. For example, I unlock the phone using the "Pattern", which requires a swipe from dot-to-dot-to-dot - this is frustratingly difficult to carry out, because the screen loses "connection" to my finger mid-pattern, necessitating multiple attempts nearly every time I pick up the phone. As another example, I use "gesture typing", where text is input by keeping the finger on the keyboard and spelling out words by swiping - again, the phone thinks the finger is being listed and usually types two or three short words in place of the intended word. Another problem with the screen that's become apparent is the edges don't register touch 99% of the time; this means the notification shade can't be pulled down from the top of the screen. The area of the screen where I first noticed this is the right-hand edge, when I realised that trying to use the Backspace ("delete") key wasn't working. I've been into two phone shops and verified that their display models have the exact same problem by going into the in-built drawing app and trying to fill a blank canvas with colour - you're left with neatly-defined strips of white along each edge of the screen. I'm going to start the (probably fruitless) process of returning this device that I've had for two frustrating months. Despite the phone's great camera, snappy performance, and sound-feeling build quality, I'm completely turned off Sony products now, particularly given the time I've lost in trying to get this device to work and the money I've lost on buying a case and new charging cables.

## Features

- 23MP rear camera with Hybrid autofocus and 0.6S quick capture
- Seamless design that fits in your hand
- The latest high efficiency Octa-core processor with super-fast 4G network technology
- Optimum speed

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06X9QZSQC |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery Average Life | 23 Hours |
| Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Power | 2300 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 60,055 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 2,052 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Brand | Sony |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| CPU model | Snapdragon |
| CPU speed | 2.3 GHz |
| Camera Description | Rear |
| Camera Flash Type | Rear Camera Flash |
| Cellular Technology | 4G |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | No Compatible Devices |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 505 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 5 |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
| Display Type | Hybrid Autofocus and 0.6s quick capture |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
| Effective Video Resolution | 8 Pixels |
| External Testing Certification | CE |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 256 GB |
| Form Factor | Touchscreen-Handy |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human Interface Types | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 10 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Sony Xperia XA1 32 GB 5.0" Black - UK Sim Free |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | SNCE4 |
| Material Features | sustainable |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1280x720 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Memory storage capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | android |
| Operating system | android |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 23 MP |
| Processor Series | Snapdragon |
| Processor Speed | 2.3 GHz |
| Product Features | Camera, GPS., USB., flash., radio, touch, wifi. |
| RAM Memory Installed | 3 GB |
| RAM memory installed size | 3 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 23 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Single SIM |
| Screen Size | 5 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Sim Card Size | Micro |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Entertainment |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4k |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Network Technology | LTE |
| Wireless Provider | ALGAR |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU speed:** 2.3 GHz
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model name:** XA1
- **Operating system:** android
- **RAM memory installed size:** 3 GB
- **Refresh rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 720 x 1280
- **Screen size:** 5 Inches

## Images

![Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713ucbglx5L.jpg)
![Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719Z0ch34oL.jpg)
![Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gHP5XQF-L.jpg)
![Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lvDgIZVUL.jpg)
![Sony Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+rCydtRfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the battery life like? And is the non hd screen noticeable?**
A: Without moderate use I get two days out of the battery. The screen is great do not notice anything untoward regarding quality

**Q: What is the warrentry?**
A: This is wrong! sony only give you a one year warranty on all products.

**Q: Is the phone sim free to use in any country outside uk or is this locked to be used in the uk only?**
A: Sim Free means it can be used anywhere in the world. Sim free is unlocked.

**Q: Is this a unlocked version of this phone?**
A: Yes, fully sim free. Put whatever you want in it!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flagship performance at mid range prices
*by B***H on 19 August 2017*

I brought this phone for my uncle after been issued one of these as a company phone and using it for some time. My current personal phone i use is a Sony xz ,which i have had since November 2016, and my wife has a xz premium so i have few comparisons that can be made. For the price the xa1 is good value , its has almost flagship specifications at mid range prices. Design Its thin edge to edge screen and 5 inch screen makes the phone look very thin and tall, its not as wide as my xz but you can hold this phone with 1 hand use. The build quality is excellent seems solid and looks almost the same as the more expensive xperia. display The screen is very bright the colors are vivid,Evan tho the resolution is only 720 you cant really tell unless you really look hard. The brightness of LCD really helps and the phone has a IPS LCD this helps with them viewing angles not fading. Im very impressed with the display compared to my full HD xz. Performance The phone is quick and snappy , its good that sony beefed up the ram to 3gb and are using the latest helios p20 quadcore chipset, there was no noticeable lag when playing games or multitasking. Camera The camera sensor is the same one as the xz, so picture quality is good, the camera is fast, from launch to picture it does under a second. It has manual modes and front camera is also good, but i would say my xz still edges it in camera. Battery Battery last me for a full day , but you can easy get 2 days if you put on stamina mode on. It also has battery care function, this will only charge your phone when needed and at slower currents, thus extending your battery lifespan.This phone also uses the new USB-C charging cable, now you can put the charging cable anyway without breaking the USB port on your phone.It also charges quicker and transfers data 10x faster. Conclusion I think this phone is brilliant it looks stunning ,gives you top specifications, decent camera and a good display for £229, for most people this phone is all you need, i myself have the more expensive xz , yes the xz is better has better processor and camera ,but your paying £200 more. For most people this phone will do everything you need and save you money.

### ⭐ AVOID: screen has well-documented response problems that you can test for yourself on a display model
*by B***N on 27 January 2018*

As mentioned elsewhere in at least one review (that I missed when ordering this phone), it's not possible to have BlueTooth and Wi-Fi working at the same time without a host of problems. This issue is well-documented on Sony's own forums (search for "sony xa1 bluetooth wifi problem"), and there's no resolution being offered that I can find. The "answer" is to switch off Wi-Fi when using BlueTooth (not great for streaming music from the internet!) and switch off BlueTooth when using Wi-Fi (not great for convenience when getting into the car or wanting your fitness tracker to sync). When things do lock up, toggling Airplane Mode on & off typically provides a period of stability. Another deal-breaker should be the intrusive bloatware, particularly the "What's New" app, that allows your mobile network to push crap to your SIM-free device(!), and which Sony does not allow you to permanently get rid of. To be fair, I've used an Xperia before and was familiar with Sony's bent for pushing apps on you that you are unable to set the phone to permanently ignore; however, allowing a carrier to infest a phone that was not bought from them is a step way too far. It should be pointed out that the phone itself is great - the screen is a good size, and it's pin-sharp; the camera works really well, and the whole device is snappy and responsive. I'm actually keeping it, having invested a lot of time in setting it up and working out how to live with it, plus the additional money I've spent on a device-specific case and new charging cables. Overall: this phone can NOT be recommended due to the BlueTooth-related flaws which Sony has been well-aware of and is refusing to publicly acknowledge. UPDATE (March 2018): The Wi-Fi/BlueTooth connectivity problems have been remedied through a firmware update that arrived in February; however, the responsive of the screen has degraded significantly. For example, I unlock the phone using the "Pattern", which requires a swipe from dot-to-dot-to-dot - this is frustratingly difficult to carry out, because the screen loses "connection" to my finger mid-pattern, necessitating multiple attempts nearly every time I pick up the phone. As another example, I use "gesture typing", where text is input by keeping the finger on the keyboard and spelling out words by swiping - again, the phone thinks the finger is being listed and usually types two or three short words in place of the intended word. Another problem with the screen that's become apparent is the edges don't register touch 99% of the time; this means the notification shade can't be pulled down from the top of the screen. The area of the screen where I first noticed this is the right-hand edge, when I realised that trying to use the Backspace ("delete") key wasn't working. I've been into two phone shops and verified that their display models have the exact same problem by going into the in-built drawing app and trying to fill a blank canvas with colour - you're left with neatly-defined strips of white along each edge of the screen. I'm going to start the (probably fruitless) process of returning this device that I've had for two frustrating months. Despite the phone's great camera, snappy performance, and sound-feeling build quality, I'm completely turned off Sony products now, particularly given the time I've lost in trying to get this device to work and the money I've lost on buying a case and new charging cables.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic, but slippery in hand and uses non-standard USB connector so you may need to buy additional USB cables
*by A***R on 27 July 2017*

After 4 or 5 days of waiting at home, including receiving 2 empty broken seal boxes and the 3rd package being delivered to some mystery person instead of me, I received my new phone to replace my failed old Samsung S3. After a little over a week's use, and a few initial hiccups, I am happy to report that all is well. The screen is fantastic, the camera is fantastic even in low-light. The phone itself seems fast. I only make one or two calls per day and check emails and messages now and again and the battery only goes down by about 25 % PER DAY even with Bluetooth turned on. In comparison, my old S3 battery was dead before bed every day. One of my main motivations for choosing this particular phone, besides price/spec, was their claim that it can be used with one hand. This has tuned out to be quite true, which is brilliant, because my old S3 was just a tad too wide to do this. The only negative, related to one-handed operation is that it is REALLY slippery in the hand. Of course, I need to find a case that fixes this issue... With the phone as-received, the Bluetooth audio did not work with my Huawei Watch 2 smart watch, and I was on the verge of returning the phone. However, luckily, after doing the software update that it kept reminding me to do, it all works nicely and I can make phone calls just using my watch. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of Sony's VERY ANNOYING choice of a non-standard mini USB connector. This means that I have to carry the included USB cable everywhere, or buy additional cables for home/work/car etc. Overall, very pleased with this purchase! Just need a good case...

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