Sony just recently introduced a new handset under the Xperia X lineup, which is none other than the mid-range, Sony Xperia XA Ultra, a possible successor to the dropped C-series veteran, the Xperia C5 Ultra. With that, we figured to pair up these two Sony handset generations in a quick specs comparison to see if there have been major changes since 2015’s C-series veteran’s reign.
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Table of Contents
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Lacks IP68 certification
- Carries a newer and more updated MediaTek chip
- Has bigger RAM capacity for better performance
- Provides a better microSD card storage limit
- A more sophisticated rear and front shooter
- Runs on a new Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Highlights front facing camera capability
- Has similar almost zero bezel
- Premium metal edges and glass construction
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
- Dual 13MP rear camera
- Bigger battery capacity
- A simpler metal and glass construction
- Â Older specs compared to the Xperia XA Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is obviously a complete upgraded version of the C5 Ultra from exterior and interior outlooks, with the Xperia XA Ultra packing more 2016-ish line of specs, from the C5 Ultra’s older specs. Ironically, despite being an upgrade, the Xperia XA Ultra lacks the efficiency of having IP68 certification, which the original Xperia XA has and ironically, the C5 Ultra itself lacks the particular feature, making the XA Ultra a possible successor to the C-series mid-ranger.
Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs C5 Ultra side-by-side specs comparison
| Specs/ PH price |
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra specs, PH price, features |
Sony Xperia XA Ultra specs, PH price, features |
| Display | Â 6-inch 1080p FHD IPS display, 367ppi | Edge-to-edge 6-inch Full HD, Scratch Resistant, 367 ppi, Triluminos Bravia IPS LCD |
| Chipset | MediaTek 6752 octa-core chip | MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core chip |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
| Memory | Â 16GB internal, microSD card up to 128GB | 16GB internal storage, 200GB max microSD card |
| Main camera | 13MP rear shooter | 21.5MP main camera, hybrid focus, OIS |
| Front camera | 13MP selfie camera | 16MP wide-angle (88 degrees) selfie shooter, LED flash, OIS |
| Connectivity | Dual nano SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi a, Bt 4.1, NFC, FM Radio, GPS, ANT+ | Dual 4G LTE nano SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, GPS |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Battery capacity | Â 3000mAh battery | 2700 mAh, non-removable, Fast Charging support |
| Ports and features | microUSB v2.0 | microUSB |
| Release Date | August 2015 | July 2016 in the Philippines, India, USA |
| Official price | Php 17-18K through online stores nationwide | estimated at Php 18k pesos / $390 USD |
which one?