Sony Xperia XA1 review
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his phone may no longer be receiving updates
We believe this product is no longer receiving security updates, which are important to protect you from hackers and emerging cyber-threats. As such, we cannot recommend buying it.
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SECURITY NOTICE: This phone may no longer be receiving important security updates. See Should I buy it? for more information. The Sony Xperia XA1 is one of the Japanese company's new affordable mobile phones for 2017. It has the sharp design frequently found on Sony smartphones, but does its 23Mp rear camera take shots that you'd be happy to share? We test all mobile phones for camera quality, battery life, processor speed and more. Find out whether this Sony is one of the best (or one you should avoid) by reading our full review.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it like to use?
- How long does the battery last?
- How good are the cameras?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
June 2017
Released
April 2017
Technical specifications
Security
Display
- Screen size5-inches
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