CES 2019: Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra, Xperia L3 Coming On January 7

Sony is expected to launch the new Xperia XA3 series smartphones at the CES trade fair next week. The Xperia XA3 Plus and Xperia L3 may also be announced at the same event. Several details of the mid-range smartphones have already surfaced online. Read more to find about Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra

Price and Availability

The Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra, and Xperia L3 smartphones are expected to be launched at the CES next week. The company is hosting a press event on January 7 at the trade fair. It might also announce the Xperia XA3 Plus.

While the CES 2019 officially starts on January 8, related press events will begin as early as January 6. As of now, there is no confirmation about the Indian price or launch date.

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Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra

  • Android Pie OS
  • Full-HD+ display
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
  • Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • USB Type-C port

According to the latest leaks, both handsets sport a similar design. However, the Ultra variant comes with a larger display (6.5-inch full-HD+ with 18:9 aspect ratio). The Sony Xperia XA3 sports a 5.9-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and full-HD+ (1080 x 2160pixels) resolution.

Both handsets are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. In terms of optics, both the Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA Ultra will sport a dual camera setup on the back. 

While the Sony Xperia XA3 will measure at 155.7 x 68.3 x 8.4mm, the Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra measures 167.4 x 73.3 x 8.3mm. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the side (similar to previous Sony devices).

Both handsets run Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and a USB Type-C port.

The new handsets are the successors of the Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 (launched in February this year).

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Sony Xperia L3

  • Dual cameras
  • 5.7-inch HD+ display
  • Snapdragon 660 SoC
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • NFC
  • USB Type-C port
  • 3,400mAh battery

According to an FCC listing, the Xperia L3 sports a 5.7-inch display with HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be backed by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and 3,400mAh battery.

The dual camera setup on the back uses a 13-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the side. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

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Conclusion

The new handsets are the successors of the Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 (launched in February this year). On the other hand, the successor of Xperia XA2 Plus (launched in July 2018) is said to be priced at EUR 519 (approx Rs 41,700). The Sony Xperia XA3 Plus is tipped to come in Black, Gold, and Silver color options.

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