Alphr | Alan Martin

Still, for me personally, the Xperia XA2 is an excellent smartphone and it's seriously made me consider Sony when my contract expires in four months' time. Well done, Sony.

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

As much as I loved the Xperia XA1, the XA2 is a big upgrade in so many areas. For its price, you won't find many other mobiles that offer the same fantastic all-round experience.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

Still, I feel confident in saying that this is one of the best phones Sony has produced for ages. For the price, it looks great, lasts a long time and takes (mostly) great pictures. I look forward to seeing what Sony unveils next.

NotebookCheck | Manuel Masiero

The Sony Xperia XA2 is a very solid mid-range smartphone. However, it does not bring a real "killer feature" to distinguish it from the competition.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

Sony steps things up in the mid-range. Probably the best mid-ranger Sony has made in a while, the XA2 might not mix up the traditional Xperia look but it has hardware that ticks almost all the boxes.

phoneArena | Peter Kostadinov

The Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra offer good value for their money, and despite the few minor issues here and there. Would I use any of these as a personal device? Yes, though I'd probably go for the XA2 as the larger XA2 Ultra doesn't really have enough exclusive features to win me over. If you're into selfies, however, the larger XA2 Ultra would be the one to go with.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

It's not the most dynamic phone in its class but a solid option for those who like Sony's style. All that said, if you aren't put off by our criticisms, don't be put off a purchase. This is a perfectly solid, "nice" phone we've enjoyed using.

TechRadar | Andrew Williams

The Sony Xperia XA2 is a solid Android phone at a sensible price, although the design will date quickly and the real-world battery stamina doesn't quite seem to match the spec.

Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday

Like most Sony phones. The Xperia XA2 is a good option but it's not quite the best out there...The XA2 almost feels like what you'd expect from a phone from three or four years ago. It might feel a little dated in spots but if your mobile needs haven't really changed during that time, it's well-enough equipped to do the job.