Whether you were a fan of the older bulky boxy design phones or you hated the big bezels, it can't be denied that the bezel-less design has become somewhat of a compulsion. With Sony still continuing their old ugly design with big bezels on the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2 doesn't mean these phones aren't any good.
The Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra sport edge-to-edge displays that are curved at the sides. This helps the glass bleed into the sides for a more seamless feel in the hands. The Xperia L2 feels like it is from 2016 with big bezels on all four of the sides. None of the three newly announced phones sport an 18:9 resolution for minimum bezels which is a trend these days. The Xperia L2 being a lower end device also brings down the display resolution to 720p while it's elder siblings sport a more acceptable 1080p display.
Sony Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 Spec Sheet
| Xperia XA2 | Xperia XA2 Ultra | Xperia L2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.2" Full HD 1080p | 6" Full HD 1080p | 5.5" HD 720p |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB Expandable up to 256 GB via microSD |
32 GB 64 GB Expandable up to 256 GB via microSD |
32 GB Expandable up to 256 GB via microSD |
| Camera | Rear: 23 MP Exmor RS with f/2.3 aperture, hybrid AP, and 5x zoom
Front: 8 MP sensor with 120-degree wide-angle lens |
Rear: 23 MP Exmor RS with f/2.3 aperture, hybrid AP, and 5x zoom
Front: 16 MP sensor with OIS and 8 MP with 120 wide-angle lens |
Rear: 13 MP sensor with 3x zoom
Front: 8 MP sensor with 120-degree wide-angle lens |
| Miscellaneous | Android 8.0 Oreo, 3,300 mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack | Android 8.0 Oreo, 3,580 mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack | Android 7.1.1 Nougat, 3,300 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
The similarities between the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra continue with their rear 23-megapixel camera capable of 4K 120fps slow-motion videos. Both of these smartphones have an 8-megapixel front camera capable of 120-degree wide-angle photos. The Xperia XA2 Ultra boats a second front camera. The Xperia XA2 Ultra also has a 16-megapixel front camera with optical image stabilization.
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What's impressive is the lower end Xperia L2 keeps up with it's elder siblings in the selfie department but opts for a smaller 13-megapixel rear camera.
Sony Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 Specifications
As for the specifications, the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra are both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630, though the latter features slightly more RAM and two storage options. Both of the devices include a micro-SD card slot which is quite useful as the base storage on these phones is only 32GB. Both the Xperia XA2 and the Xperia XA2 Ultra run on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box which is great news. However, the Xperia L2 still runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box which is quite strange.
Android 8.0 Oreo was released to the public in late August, and, at this point, it’s ridiculous to not have Oreo be available out of the box. Keeping this in mind we don't expect Xperia L2 to see the light of Android Oreo anytime soon.
Sony Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 Pricing and Availability
The Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2 are said to be available in late January but as Sony didn’t say anything about the pricing of their new smartphones, it can't be considered as an option just yet if you are looking to upgrade.
The Xperia XA2 will come in silver, black, blue, and pink, while the Xperia XA2 Ultra will arrive in silver, black, light blue, and gold. Finally, the Xperia L2 will come in black, gold, and pink.
