Sony Xperia XA1 vs Sony Xperia Z
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XA1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XA1
Better display
Sony Xperia Z
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XA1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 70.9 | 69.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Mali-T880MP2 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P20 | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 16 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 4.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Wide | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 23mm, (wide) | 2.2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2330 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 40 h |
| stand by | Up to 560 h (2G) / Up to 603 h (3G) | Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 11 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145 | 139 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 67 | 71 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, February. Released 2017, April | 2013, January. Released 2013, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - C6602, C6603 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - C6603 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C6603 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA1 | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XA1 and Sony Xperia Z are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z packs a 2330 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XA1 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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