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SONY Xperia XA2 Plus
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6.0" Full HD 1080p
Snapdragon 630
4/6GB RAM + 32/64GB eMMC
23MP F2.0 Rear
8MP F2.4 Front 120°
3580 mAh + QC 3.0
4G LTE Cat13
Hi-Res Audio / LDAC
3.5mm Headphone Jack
USB-C 2.0
Android 8.0 Oreo
204g, 157x75x9.6mm
SONY Xperia XA2 Plus
Display
6.0-inch Full HD 1080p (2160 x 1080) IPS LCD
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Image Enhance Technology
Chipset & Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform (8-core Cortex-A53)
Adreno 508 GPU
Camera System
Rear: 23MP F2.0, 1/2.3" sensor, 84° wide-angle, Hybrid AF, 4K video
Front: 8MP F2.4, 120° wide-angle, SteadyShot, Portrait Selfie
Battery & Charging
3580 mAh (non-removable)
Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery
Connectivity
4G LTE Cat13, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC, USB-C 2.0, GPS + GLONASS, Google Cast
Memory & Storage
4GB or 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB or 64GB eMMC internal + microSD up to 400GB
Timeline & Release Details
Sony announced the Xperia XA2 Plus on July 11, 2018. Launch coverage indicated availability in late August 2018, and a secondary cross-check lists a specific release date of August 24, 2018. Official Sony launch materials did not disclose a global MSRP; regional retail prices varied by market.
- Official Sony model identifiers: H3413, H4413, H4493 (all three appear in the official User Guide).
- Launch software: Android 8.0 Oreo (Google Android O) as listed in Sony's specifications page.
- Update context: The official User Guide covers Android 9.0, indicating a later software update.
Body & Build
The Xperia XA2 Plus features an anodised aluminium shell. The official Sony support page lists dimensions of 157 x 75 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 204 g (a secondary source records 205 g). The device includes a rear fingerprint sensor and a dedicated camera key.
- Dimensions: 157 x 75 x 9.6 mm
- Weight: 204 g (official Sony value)
- SIM options: Single-SIM or Dual-SIM (Nano SIM) depending on model variant
- Colours (from launch coverage): Silver, Black, Gold, Green
Display System
The 6.0-inch IPS LCD panel has a Full HD 1080p resolution, yielding an 18:9 aspect ratio. Sony's specifications list Image Enhance Technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display is not HDR-certified.
- Size: 6.0 inches diagonal
- Resolution: 2160 x 1080 px (Sony labels this as "Full HD 1080p")
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Features: Image Enhance Technology
Camera System
The single rear camera is built around a 23-megapixel 1/2.3-inch sensor with an F2.0 aperture and 84-degree wide-angle lens. It supports Hybrid Autofocus, Quick Launch & Capture, and low-light photography up to ISO 12800. The front camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor with an F2.4 aperture and a 120-degree wide-angle lens.
Rear camera highlights:
- 23MP, F2.0, 84° field of view
- Hybrid Autofocus, Quick Launch & Capture
- 5x Clear Image Zoom, Superior Auto
- 4K video recording, 120fps slow-motion, SteadyShot
- Low-light photo up to ISO 12800
Front camera highlights:
- 8MP, F2.4, 120° wide-angle
- SteadyShot video stabilisation
- Portrait Selfie effects: Bokeh, Soft skin, Skin brightness, Eye enlargement, Slender face
Platform & Software
The phone launched with Android 8.0 Oreo. The official specifications page lists the operating system as Google Android O. The official User Guide later covers the Android 9.0 software version, confirming an update path.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (octa-core ARM Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Adreno 508
- OS (launch): Android 8.0 Oreo
- Later update: Android 9.0 (documented in official User Guide)
- USB version: USB 2.0 via USB-C port
Key Features & Audio
Sony packed the Xperia XA2 Plus with a rich set of audio technologies. The device supports High-Resolution Audio, LDAC, DSEE HX, SmartAmplifier, and Clear Audio+. It also includes an FM radio and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Hi-Res Audio formats: LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD
- Wireless audio: LDAC, aptX HD
- Other audio: SmartAmplifier, Clear Audio+, Stereo Recording
- Fingerprint sensor: Rear-mounted, integrated into the design
- NFC: Supported for contactless payments and pairing
Battery & Charging
The device is powered by a 3580 mAh non-removable battery. Sony software includes Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, and Battery Care to manage charging health. Quick Charging is supported via Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery.
- Capacity: 3580 mAh
- Charging: Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery
- Battery features: Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode
Connectivity & Sensors
Network support covers 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE with Category 13/12 speeds. LTE bands vary between model variants (H3413/H4413 use bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20,38; H4493 adds bands 28,39,40,41M). Wi-Fi is dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS plus GLONASS.
- LTE: Cat13 (downlink) / Cat12 (uplink)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth: 5.0 with aptX HD
- Location: A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)
- Sensors: Fingerprint, Proximity/Light, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, NFC
- Ports: USB-C (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headphone jack
SONY Xperia XA2 Plus - Summary
The SONY Xperia XA2 Plus is a 2018 mid-range Android smartphone that emphasises camera quality and audio performance. Official Sony evidence confirms a 6.0-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 630 chipset, up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage (expandable via microSD), a 23MP rear camera with 4K video, an 8MP front camera, and a 3580 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. The device lacks an official water resistance rating and 5G support. Sony announced the phone on July 11, 2018 and made it available in late August 2018; no official global launch price was disclosed in the captured sources.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| Not disclosed |