Sony Xperia XA2 vs ZTE Boost MAX+

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Xperia XA2: 23.8 g lighter

    Xperia XA2:
    171 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Xperia XA2: 12.6 mm narrower

    Xperia XA2:
    70 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Xperia XA2: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Xperia XA2:
    5.2 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    Xperia XA2: 0.5 mm thinner

    Xperia XA2:
    9.7 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Xperia XA2: 23.1 mm shorter

    Xperia XA2:
    142 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    Xperia XA2:
    2018
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Xperia XA2

    Height:
    142 mm
    Width:
    70 mm
    Depth:
    9.7 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +23.1 mm versus Xperia XA2
    Width:
    82.6 mm +12.6 mm versus Xperia XA2
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +0.5 mm versus Xperia XA2

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Xperia XA2

    171 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +23.8 g versus Xperia XA2

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Xperia XA2

    Screen diagonal:
    5.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    74.5 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Boost MAX+ has approximately 20.2% more rectangular screen area than Xperia XA2.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageXperia XA2Boost MAX+
16 GB Not recorded 2 GB RAM
32 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Xperia XA2

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Boost MAX+

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Xperia XA2

    3300 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +100 mAh versus Xperia XA2

Specifications

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1. Xperia XA22. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 142 Х 70 Х 9.7 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 171 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.2" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Unknown
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 74.5 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 75.0%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 424 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 23 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 23 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 24mm (wide)
  • 1/2.3''
  • PDAF
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 1/4''
  • 1 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 508
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 72312
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 853
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3966
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Release date
  • 2018
  • January
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 270 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Body build
  • aluminum frame
  • plastic back
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX HD
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Xperia XA2, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationXperia XA2Boost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
  • Sensors Yes