Alongside the Xperia X, Sony also unveiled the Xperia XA at MWC 2016. Sitting as a mid-range phone in their new lineup, the Xperia XA lacks a lot of the higher-end specs the Xperia X holds but by no means is it a slouch. In terms of design, the XA isn’t too far off from the Xperia X though the metal finish is instead swapped out for plastic. From Sony:

 Your smartphone follows you everywhere. That’s why Xperia XA has been designed with a new look and feel to truly harmonise with your life. Bringing together a stunning full-width display, a smooth, curved form and a size that’s not-too-big and not-too-small. It’s just right. 

After the jump, let’s talk more details and specs.

The Sony Xperia XA features a 5-inch 720p edge-to-edge curved display that’s quite similar as to what you’d find on an iPhone 6/6s. Powering all of this is a MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) chipset with 2.0GHz octa-core processor and Mali-T860 GPU. In addition, you’ll also find 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. No 32GB option here, but luckily, you can plug in your own card, thanks to microSD memory card support that can be expanded up to 200GB.

That’s especially important because photos are a key part of Xperia XA. To that end, you’ll find two cameras fulfilling all your photography needs with a 13-megapixel rear-facing Exmoor RS sensor and an 8-megapixel front-facing Exmor R sensor. With a dedicated fast-launch camera button, Sony is touting their Hybrid Autofocus system which

 freeze(s) the action in a bright, blur-free shot. And thanks to wide focal coverage, you can touch anywhere on the screen, even the corners, and fast focus on a subject. 

Sony also wants you to know that lowlight photography won’t be a problem either:

 Want to capture a selfie at a party, or maybe photograph the details of a beautiful cityscape at night? With Xperia XA’s highly responsive sensors you get clear, sharp shots even in low light, with both the front and back cameras. 

Other tidbits include a two-day battery life (2300mAh) that taps into the company’s new partnership with Qnovo and uses their adaptive charging to not only last longer, but charge faster as well. Unsurprisingly, no price point or release date, outside of a vague summer timeframe, has been given.

Discuss:

What do you think about the Sony Xperia XA?

[Via Sony]