Sony Xperia XA2

Can capture punchy daylight photos ; Rich screen ; Good gaming performance

Camera app too slow to load ; Other phones last longer with similar battery size ; Design may look past-it by end of 2018

Giant screen ; Very solid battery life ; Can take great day-lit photos ; Loud speaker

Non-stabilised camera ; Fast charger not included ; Will be too big for some

The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra’s software runs quickly for the most part. There’s little-to-no obvious lag, and the slow loading of the camera app is the only obvious irritant. It takes a couple of seconds, which can make the difference between getting a...

Good performance ; Punchy screen (after tweaks) ; Mostly solid camera

Surprisingly ordinary battery life ; A bit tubby ; Quirky camera operation

The Sony Xperia XA2 is a solid Android phone at a sensible price, although the design will date quickly and the real-world battery stamina doesn't quite seem to match the spec.

Super camera ; Wide selfies ; 32GB storage

Plastic back ; No dust or waterproofing

The XA2 hits the sweet spot where you get an excellent set of specs and decent design for a great price. Definitely worth consideration if you're in the market for a mid-range handset.

Fantastic battery life ; Gorgeous, premium design ; 4K camera tech ; Beautiful display

No Remote Play ; Could use more storage

Great camera ; Snappy performance ; Long-lasting battery

Outdated design ; Selfies a bit blurry ; Annoying software bundle

Probably the best mid-ranger Sony has made in a while, the XA2 might not mix up the traditional Xperia look but it has hardware that ticks almost all the boxes

From reviewing many a Xperia phone over the years, I was expecting my conclusion here to be more of the same.

+ Good battery life ; + Nice screen ; + Impressive camera

- Mid-range chipset ; - Plastic back ; - Big top and bottom bezels

The Sony Xperia XA2 is an accomplished upper mid-range phone with several standout features. Its edge-to-edge screen looks great and provides a sharp image, its camera can take detailed photos, its audio is good, and its battery is long-lasting.