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product_id: 48619491
title: "Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black"
brand: "sony"
price: "64 kr"
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# 0.6s hybrid autofocus 23MP pro-grade camera Octa-core 2.3GHz CPU Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 64 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 64 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [faroe.desertcart.com](https://faroe.desertcart.com/products/48619491-xperia-xa1-sim-free-smartphone-black)

## 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

From the manufacturer Borderless design that fits in your hand A smooth, rounded form and a full-width 5" display, that leaves the frame barely visible. Xperia XA1 sits comfortably in your hand. 23 MP camera with Exmor RS for more pixels and more light Perfect selfie camera with 23mm wide angle lens Super-fast auto-focus, Camera launches and focuses in one second A healthier battery for the long term Qnovo Adaptive Charging monitors battery conditions like temperature and pressure. It adjusts charging currents to maximise the lifespan of your Xperia. When you need to save power, use Stamina Mode to prolong battery lifetime and help you get through the day. Impressive photo quality Take your best shots with Sony´s camera expertise. Xperia XA1 boasts a 23MP camera with Exmor RS for mobile sensor and F2.0 lens. More pixels, more light, the best-in-class images. Wide angle selfie lens Xperia XA1’s 8MP front selfie camera has a 23mm wide-angle lens that lets you fit lots of friends into the picture. The hand shutter automatically detects the palm of your hand and takes your selfie. Xperia Transfer Every SMS and MMS. Every contact. Every last #selfie. Xperia Transfer Mobile makes it easy to transfer all of the content you care about, from any Android, iOS or Windows phone, to your new Xperia smartphone or tablet. Xperia Lounge Access exclusive content and competitions from the latest movies, music and games with Xperia Lounge. Thanks to great partnerships with UEFA Champions League, PlayStation and more, it’s your ticket to a world of entertainment. Xperia Care Xperia is here to support you globally. Whether you need to download new software or want to find out about the latest new features, our colleagues at Xperia Care have got the answers for you. Xperia Care provides global customer service, it provides access to support information, such as help with software updates, repairs, and diagnostics.

Review: A great mid range phone with plenty of premium features - I had no intention of buying this phone. I had a phone I was happy with and it was working fine. However when my wifes phone needed replacing and I purchased her a Sony Xperia XA1 - I was impressed. Light weight, slender form, great camera, good performance, etc. this for me was a really good handset for the money. When Prime Day came and I saw the phone I thought was good value at £230 was now £170 - I bought one for myself. It would be unfair to compare the XA1 with a flagship phone, but if you were, it wouldn't do terribly. It has a premium feel to it (even the plastic back merges well enough with the metal sides you could mistakenly believe it was all metal) and the camera would have been in a flagship phone last year. It's not just the quality of the images that's impressed, the shutter speed is faster than a lot of phones, even more expensive ones. Ideally, the battery would have been bigger. It won't quite get through a day of intensive use, but there are various battery saving modes that can get you through, albeit with some functionality disabled. Also, the screen, it's only 720p. 1080p would really have been the sweet spot but it's not to say this is a problem. The 720p screen does have less pixels, and this does help the battery eke out a little more life. Also, the colours, the white and the blacks are very good. I compared the my old phone (an Honor 6x) with the wife's XA1 playing the same videos on YouTube side by side. At 720p - the XA1 won hands down - better colour and image quality. Surely the 1080p Honor 6x would slaughter the XA1 when it was showing a 1080p video versus a 720p one? No. I'd put it down to a narrow XA1 win. The richer colours and slightly smaller screen really helped defy the pixel superiority of the 6x. The more slender design means one handed phone operation is a reality again and a bit of extra real-estate in your pocket is freed up. The performance is decent, the Helio P20 CPU is a decent mid level performer, it won't go toe to toe with the flagship CPU's but will perform well in day to day use. There is some Sony bloatware installed, and by default it can be slightly intrusive, but this can be dealt with leaving a pretty stock Android experience - at least as close as you generally get these days. I really like this phone, and the wife loves hers. I've got to give it 5 stars because of what you get and how impressed I've been. For most users this phone will be great, for "Power Users" the battery and lack of 1080p screen may be a no-no. In the box: Phone, charger (cable + plug), misc documents and a pair of basic Sony headphones. Pros Excellent camera, especially for the money. Great colour reproduction. Type C USB connector. Slender build Low price. Cons Small Battery 720p screen (but it's a really good one) No fingerprint scanner
Review: No nitpicking. - I am not a Phone Guru, lets get that straight, so this is not an all techie review, moaning and nitpicking. I love this phone. It feels solid in my big hands, nice feel, and good looking ratios. You actually have places to rest your fingers, so as not to dirty up the screen. The camera is awesome, packed into a tiny space, can't compare to a real camera, but its a phone! The software runs smooth and fast, with no slow down. For the price I think you would be hard to find better, a brand name, and very good build quality. My only gripe, is not about the phone, but the covers you can buy. There are a lot, but they all seem to be cute! With flowers, lace patterns, little animals! Not to be sexiest but I am a man, could we have some more masculine designs, like cars, dragons, sci fi fantasy stuff. That kind of thing. Overall if you need a very good branded phone, at a reasonable price, then you can't go wrong. Update. I have had the phone for a while now, and well, it is brilliant, Charges up in 30 minutes! On standby the battery lasts for ages, and if you cant get to a charger, put it n supper stamina mode, and the battery will last all week! In heavy use I still get a good day or so, and that's playing games and watching movies. It still feels very solid, and well made, and very good looking, I have the Gold one. Who needs an Apple or Samsung at more than twice the price. Sony has made a real winner, don't listen to the moaners, buy one, then tell you friends and family to buy one.

## 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 | 52,289 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 1,881 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 | 3.8 out of 5 stars 766 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

![Xperia XA1 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713ucbglx5L.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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great mid range phone with plenty of premium features
*by F***E on 18 July 2017*

I had no intention of buying this phone. I had a phone I was happy with and it was working fine. However when my wifes phone needed replacing and I purchased her a Sony Xperia XA1 - I was impressed. Light weight, slender form, great camera, good performance, etc. this for me was a really good handset for the money. When Prime Day came and I saw the phone I thought was good value at £230 was now £170 - I bought one for myself. It would be unfair to compare the XA1 with a flagship phone, but if you were, it wouldn't do terribly. It has a premium feel to it (even the plastic back merges well enough with the metal sides you could mistakenly believe it was all metal) and the camera would have been in a flagship phone last year. It's not just the quality of the images that's impressed, the shutter speed is faster than a lot of phones, even more expensive ones. Ideally, the battery would have been bigger. It won't quite get through a day of intensive use, but there are various battery saving modes that can get you through, albeit with some functionality disabled. Also, the screen, it's only 720p. 1080p would really have been the sweet spot but it's not to say this is a problem. The 720p screen does have less pixels, and this does help the battery eke out a little more life. Also, the colours, the white and the blacks are very good. I compared the my old phone (an Honor 6x) with the wife's XA1 playing the same videos on YouTube side by side. At 720p - the XA1 won hands down - better colour and image quality. Surely the 1080p Honor 6x would slaughter the XA1 when it was showing a 1080p video versus a 720p one? No. I'd put it down to a narrow XA1 win. The richer colours and slightly smaller screen really helped defy the pixel superiority of the 6x. The more slender design means one handed phone operation is a reality again and a bit of extra real-estate in your pocket is freed up. The performance is decent, the Helio P20 CPU is a decent mid level performer, it won't go toe to toe with the flagship CPU's but will perform well in day to day use. There is some Sony bloatware installed, and by default it can be slightly intrusive, but this can be dealt with leaving a pretty stock Android experience - at least as close as you generally get these days. I really like this phone, and the wife loves hers. I've got to give it 5 stars because of what you get and how impressed I've been. For most users this phone will be great, for "Power Users" the battery and lack of 1080p screen may be a no-no. In the box: Phone, charger (cable + plug), misc documents and a pair of basic Sony headphones. Pros Excellent camera, especially for the money. Great colour reproduction. Type C USB connector. Slender build Low price. Cons Small Battery 720p screen (but it's a really good one) No fingerprint scanner

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No nitpicking.
*by S***M on 21 July 2017*

I am not a Phone Guru, lets get that straight, so this is not an all techie review, moaning and nitpicking. I love this phone. It feels solid in my big hands, nice feel, and good looking ratios. You actually have places to rest your fingers, so as not to dirty up the screen. The camera is awesome, packed into a tiny space, can't compare to a real camera, but its a phone! The software runs smooth and fast, with no slow down. For the price I think you would be hard to find better, a brand name, and very good build quality. My only gripe, is not about the phone, but the covers you can buy. There are a lot, but they all seem to be cute! With flowers, lace patterns, little animals! Not to be sexiest but I am a man, could we have some more masculine designs, like cars, dragons, sci fi fantasy stuff. That kind of thing. Overall if you need a very good branded phone, at a reasonable price, then you can't go wrong. Update. I have had the phone for a while now, and well, it is brilliant, Charges up in 30 minutes! On standby the battery lasts for ages, and if you cant get to a charger, put it n supper stamina mode, and the battery will last all week! In heavy use I still get a good day or so, and that's playing games and watching movies. It still feels very solid, and well made, and very good looking, I have the Gold one. Who needs an Apple or Samsung at more than twice the price. Sony has made a real winner, don't listen to the moaners, buy one, then tell you friends and family to buy one.

### ⭐ Unfortunate hardware problem
*by D***L on 7 October 2017*

I bought the phone as part of a special offer from amazon prime. I did like the design. It felt robust and well made. Unfortunately, the touch screen was defective (with an unresponsive strip down the left hand side in portrait orientation). The android system included a diagnostics program which demonstrated this clearly. An online check on Sony customer sites suggested that others had faced similar problems. Some customers even suggested that Sony should offer a product recall. I contacted Amazon who provided me with details to deal directly with Sony under the manufacturers warranty. As I was aware this might be a common problem and I had developed a lack of faith in the phone, I requested instead a return to the Amazon as the purchaser for refund in the spirit of the sale of goods act for products not fit for purpose (a working touchscreen is an essential feature in a product like this). Kindly, Amazon agreed to this and I subsequently bought a different phone by a different manufacturer. It has somewhat dented my confidence in Sony products and quality control. I have not undertaken a formal study to provide objective data on their comparability with other manufacturers in this regard. I merely mention this as a single piece of anecdotal evidence, which is, of course, the lowest form of evidence. All credit to Amazon for agreeing to a refund.

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