Sony Xperia XA2 vs Sony Xperia XZ
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XA2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XA2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XZ
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 424 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 75 | 70.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 508 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 2900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 142 | 146 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 161 |
| Width (mm) | 70 | 72 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, January. Released 2018, February | 2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - H3123 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8331, F8332 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66 - H3123 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8331, F8332 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XA2 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XA2 and Sony Xperia XZ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XA2 packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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