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Sony Xperia XA
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Sony Xperia XA

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, JunePrice: About 100 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
NFCYes
SAR0.57 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~71.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XA
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsF3111, F3113, F3115
SAR EU0.47 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight137.4 g (4.83 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1376 (nominal), 2.609 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - F3111, F3115
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - F3111
Charging10W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, February. Released 2016, June
Stand-byUp to 560 h (2G) / Up to 603 h (3G)
Announced2016, February. Released 2016, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.63 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 55 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 61dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 68dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1013Basemark X: 6420
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -91.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 54h

Sony Xperia XA Overview

About Sony Xperia XA Sony Xperia XA is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Sony Xperia XA has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia XA can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia XA?

The Sony Xperia XA supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia XA support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia XA void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XA will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XA run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XA.