Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Excellent battery life ; Big screen great for video & gaming ; Dual front cameras

Camera poor inside & in low light ; Boxy design is tired and bulky ; Performance can be patchy

A huge screen, great battery life and a price tag that's around half of that of flagship phones makes the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra top buy for those after an affordable phablet.

Huge screen for a budget phone ; Versatile front cameras ; Great picture quality for the price

Physically huge ; Not everyone loves a selfie

If big screen selfies are your thing, the Xperia XA2 Ultra delivers, but that niche won't be to all tastes

Huge screen for a budget phone ; Versatile front cameras ; Great picture quality for the price

Physically huge ; Not everyone loves a selfie

If big screen selfies are your thing, the Xperia XA2 Ultra delivers, but that niche won’t be to all tastes

Huge ; Colour-accurate screen ; Great battery life ; Dual selfie cameras

Very bulky ; CPU performance isn’t great

There’s little you can fault with the XA2 Ultra. It’s great to look at; the rear camera produces excellent-quality stills and video; and it’s got a really solid battery life. When it comes to your next smartphone upgrade, those are three of the most...

Smart camera tech ; Spacious, beautiful display ; Excellent battery life

Absolutely massive ; Niche handset

Sony’s Xperia XA2 Ultra offers two main advantages over the standard XA2. The first is that more spacious screen, a major draw for anyone who consumes lots of video on the go. The second is that updated dual selfie cam, which is particularly good for...

Generous display; Solid all-round cameras; Good price

Can be a bit bog for some; UI still a little dated

Speaking of price, the XA2 Ultra comes in at R 7 999 depending on the retailer. This is the same amount that the XA1 Ultra first appeared locally for, which means that consumers buying the new device will be getting more bang for their buck. That said,...

In fact, there’s very little to complain about with the XA2 Ultra. It might be oversized but, depending on your outlook, the size could actually be seen as a positive thing, especially since the phone is so good in other areas.

Good battery ; Solid performance ; Slow Sync Flash is useful

Camera is mediocre ; Plenty of bloatware

The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is a solid mid-range phone that’s pushed lower down the ladder because of the competition. You get good performance for the price, and day-long battery life. It also has an outdated and boring design, a mediocre camera, and...