Has aluminum back. Well crafted. Some reviews on other websites think it looks dated...but I think it stands out.. Pros. Current nougat installation. For $249 on sale a quality buy. Responsive to the touch. Appears Sony will force updates as soon as possible as google is doing with pixel phones so phone will be secure. Cons. NO finger print reader battery not as good as iPhone but will easily make it though the day with medium use...very happy with product

This phones features are absolutely amazing for the price. The camera is superbly better than any phone in the price range you would buy from a provider. Plenty of space too! The only issue I have is the screen goes all the way to the edges so phone cases do cover a small portion of it. If this wasn't an issue I would award 5 stars.

This is my first Sony phone, and overall I'm very pleased with it. I just wish it was a little shorter in length and had a fingerprint sensor. Battery life on this phone is excellent. I'm not a power user, so I can go all day and still have 40% left. I had a Samsung Note 4 before, and I like this phone much better.

I had the Xperia XA1 before returning it. It seems that its better to get a 1-2 year old flagship phone over a current mid-range phone if the price is comparable. Long term durability/stability/performance unknown.

When I start using it I get some problems due the design, its a litte bit charped on the corners but the edge is so soft, I noticed sometimes it gets hot when I'm using it, but I think is notting to get worry about. The camera is awsome is fast and ligth. I like the design and the texture.