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Sony Xperia XA Smartphone $99 @ Woolworths (Selected Stores)

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Sony Xperia XA Smartphone $99 @ Woolworths (Selected Stores)
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superroach on 04/10/2017 - 17:06 imgur.com (7316 clicks)
Last edited 05/10/2017 - 09:19 by 3 other users

Saw this deal on here for $129 at coles and woolworths have it even cheaper. Reviews are good for the phone but pick one it's battery life and release price of $499 over here. At this price even if you need to unlock it, it makes for a cheap buy.

Main specs are:

  • 720p screen
  • 16gig storage
  • 4g
  • edge to edge screen if that's your thing
  • nfc (cheapest nfc phone afaik)

Only black is available when i asked the person at my woolworths (ballarat Sebastopol)

Also unlocking appears to be free
edit i just unlocked my phone for free using that link. Its a rev 1 on the bottom if that means anything. Seems random if it works?

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  • dcep on 04/10/2017 - 17:09

    how much to unlock ?

    does bagman ebay able to unlock for cheap ?

    EDIT: saw the updated post

    let us know if you're able to unlock for free

    • superroach on 05/10/2017 - 09:20

      I just unlocked using the link for free, woohoo! Doesnt seem to be the case for everyonw though. I said it was from vodafone, and it didn't load in firefox, but loaded in chrome.

  • bloodtalon on 04/10/2017 - 17:13

    That is XA or XA1 model? The latter is more recent and has better specs. The picture shows XA.

  • hollykryten on 04/10/2017 - 17:34
    +5

    Those who just paid $129 today from Coles are going to be mad seeing this deal here.

    • indomie on 04/10/2017 - 17:42
      +1

      I paid $149 several days ago at BigW

      • hollykryten on 04/10/2017 - 17:44
        +16

        You may be feeling mad then.

        • happydayz on 04/10/2017 - 18:03
          +11

          if symptoms persist, go purchase a bargain promptly

        • indomie on 04/10/2017 - 18:10
          +3

          @bargainconnoisseur: I feel mad most days as I never win the lotto. Need to buy another xa but then they will mark them down to $50.

        • ozhunter68 on 04/10/2017 - 19:04
          -1

          @indomie:

          Could be worse. Bought mine back in January from Target for lowest price then ( $169 ) but have not used it as a phone as looks like I got a lemon with really weak reception. Although I got mine unlocked free after couple of months, phone been sitting in draw not getting used. Now keen to get it repaired/replaced.

        • hollykryten on 04/10/2017 - 20:52

          @ozhunter68:

          I get a really weak reception at home with 1 bar on my Xperia XA Ultra but if i walk 3km down the road then i find the reception is full on 4 bars. Go figure. I think it's just poor reception via your phone carrier where you are in a black spot.

        • happydayz on 04/10/2017 - 21:57

          @hollykryten: its been reported to be a known issue, but you guys don't have a colourbond roof by any chance?

        • ozhunter68 on 04/10/2017 - 22:17

          @bargainconnoisseur:

          As it turns out I do have colourbond roof. Does it matter? Does not effect my many other phones I test with same sim here under roof, outside, in park, next town, and so on. I mean it's weaker everywhere compared to other phones.

        • happydayz on 04/10/2017 - 22:34

          @ozhunter68: Its just one of my conspiracy theories I have. Seems like you have tested more thoroughly then me and must just be a sony xperia xa issue then. I had the same issue with a lumia 640.

        • ozhunter68 on 04/10/2017 - 22:58

          @bargainconnoisseur:

          I just might have a lemon, maybe like your Lumia 640.

          My Lumia 640 ( Optus prepaid ) has great reception in all places the Sony does not, seriousely.

          If only it was Android and unlocked, maybe I'll try my luck now with Optus as it's close/over a year :-)

        • happydayz on 05/10/2017 - 00:18
          +1

          @ozhunter68: Myth busted then. I don't live there anymore, so problem no more.

          My 640 was a Optus one to, just chat with them online and say you need to unlock it to use overseas. Usual procedure of providing the IMEI. I did this a couple of years ago, so don't remember exactly what was said.

          If only you were in Perth, I'll take it of your hands. Cracked the screen on my 640, so considering trying to pick up this Sony to try the maps/navigation on a Android.

        • hollykryten on 05/10/2017 - 11:05

          @bargainconnoisseur:

          No. Corrugated roof.

  • jtrvk on 04/10/2017 - 17:38
    +8

    One of the cheapest phones with NFC

  • koalafied on 04/10/2017 - 17:39
    +3

    Good price for this phone, although I must admit the 720p screen is kind of a dealbreaker but at least it's 4G and feels premium in hand.

    Probably can't find another phone of such value for this price though…

    • superroach on 04/10/2017 - 17:42
      +4

      That's pretty much it. 16gig at this price point is rare too.

      • ozhunter68 on 04/10/2017 - 19:07
        +4

        Screen seems ok to me. 16 GB rom and 2GB ram with P10 for this price only usually new direct from China ( not Sony ).

        Also rare to get the full 3G/4G band support for all telco's ( both B5 and B28 ).

    • Diji1 on 04/10/2017 - 18:01
      +5

      I must admit the 720p screen is kind of a dealbreaker

      I recall the ancient days of 2010 when people were calling Samsung crazy for using 1280x800 on a 5.3 inch screen. Back in the ancient days of 2010 people also thought a 5.3 inch screen was crazy as well :p

    • aja12 on 04/10/2017 - 18:02
      +23

      The 720p screen resolution is just shy of the 750p screen on the revolutionary iPhone 8 :/

      • PVA on 04/10/2017 - 22:44

        really, Is that the resolution of the new iphone 8? pretty poor then.

        • Jackson on 04/10/2017 - 23:11
          +2

          But good enough for anyone with eyes

        • PVA on 04/10/2017 - 23:13

          @Jackson:
          yep, good enough for a cheap phone, not good enough for something marketed as high end.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/10/2017 - 21:47
          +1

          @Jackson: apple eyes that is

  • Reveen on 04/10/2017 - 17:46
    +2

    You could have earned at least 99 points
    Save money on your shopping!
    Join Woolworths Rewards FREE
    at woolworthsrewards.com.au

    • bdl on 04/10/2017 - 20:02

      MISSED OPPORTUNITY.

      • Reveen on 04/10/2017 - 22:19
        +1

        Maybe not:

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        to get started SMS the word 'JOIN' to 0437 079 484
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        • bdl on 04/10/2017 - 23:46

          Good work

  • allenhori on 04/10/2017 - 17:51
    +1

    perfect companion for this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/333595

  • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 17:52
    +1

    Can you post a clearer shot of the receipt. Thank you for the deal :)

    • superroach on 04/10/2017 - 17:54

      It's not discounted as such as a time limited deal. Won't have access to it for a bit as i bought it for someone else. If i do get it is there any info i should blur out?

      • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 17:55

        Not sure tbh I'll check my local woolies and
        Demand it for the price haha.

        • superroach on 04/10/2017 - 17:56
          +1

          You'll have no trouble! There are big $99 stickers on the box.

        • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 18:04
          +1

          @superroach: Hopefully it's the same in WA. I need a cheap and a not bad phone to "upgrade" from my dying 5s… so this one should do. Fingers crossed I somehow get it unlocked for free haha

        • promethbastard on 04/10/2017 - 18:51

          @Lockster:
          Google "Vodaphone unlock" and throw the IMEI into the website - then click "Yes" when it asks if it was purchased from a Voda store.
          You'll then get the unlock code if it's unlockable for free. Then, if you so choose, you can remove the Voda firmware and put on stock Sony firmware.

          If it's not unlockable, ask them if they have other boxes you can try on as the locked phone is useless to you.

          Source: I did it at Target last year at ~$150.

        • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 19:31

          @promethbastard: Where abouts is the IMEI on the box. Also is battery pretty good? Would it be a upgrade from a 5s?

  • afu on 04/10/2017 - 17:57

    THe receipt does not show what you buy. Which state and store you buy it. I see in Parramatta woolworth the price tag is $129 too, but I did not ask them this morning.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 18:03

    My Galaxy s3 is on its last legs. Should i buy this or spend more and get the s8+? I don't use my phone much besides texting and calling.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 18:11
      +17

      Nokia 3210 will be fine for you mate. Anything else and it will be overkill for your use

      • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 18:41
        +2

        Hell yeah

      • Charity on 04/10/2017 - 22:34
        +1

        if only… 2G phones are unusable in Aus now. Only the Aus Telecommunications industry could break a 3210

      • PVA on 04/10/2017 - 23:02

        except it wont work in Aus.

      • rover on 05/10/2017 - 10:16

        At least the Nokia 3310 is coming to Australia now. So sad when it was only going to be 2G.

    • Jackson on 04/10/2017 - 19:16

      Where can you get an s8+ for $129?

      • PainToad on 04/10/2017 - 19:49
        +3

        or spend more and get the s8+

        • Jackson on 04/10/2017 - 23:17

          For some reason I read that as spend a bit more, clearly I imagined that word :)

    • PVA on 04/10/2017 - 23:03
      +1

      get this $99 sony.

  • ipiok on 04/10/2017 - 18:04

    How would this compare to a xiaomi note 4x, apart from the screen resolution and battery life.. ?

    • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 19:00
      -2

      the xa is probably a bit snappy

      • spy on 04/10/2017 - 19:19
        +2

        Xiaomi is Much MUCH snappier

        • StrayfireX on 04/10/2017 - 19:23
          +3

          Get a Xiaomi with a Qualcomm Snapdragon for maximum snappiness.

        • PainToad on 04/10/2017 - 19:50
          +1

          @StrayfireX:

          And custom rom support.

    • JKat on 05/10/2017 - 10:37

      i used to be [now am again] an apple user

      tried the Xiaomi Note 2 to try my hand at android- amazing phone not one problem, except over time the side power button stopped working, so decided to go an aus delivered cheapy android and got the XA - biggest peice of rubbish EVER. Rubbish enough to make me fix my iphone 6 screen and go back to apple. glitchy, non responsive, terrible reception, think ill stick to the chinese phones lol.

      my partner has the X and he has not had an issue - go the proper version of the phones, these chopped down XA's are no good at all.

      • elektron on 05/10/2017 - 14:10

        I know a few XA users and they're all happy with theirs, at least since the battery drain issue was fixed with the Nougat update.

        Having said that, it's not quite fair to compare what is essentially last year's lower-midrange phone (currently selling for ultra-budget money) with a flagship 3 year old iPhone. The Sony Xperia Z3 or Z3 Compact (superb phones btw) would be much better comparison.

        Btw, I also have the X and love it - can't say anything bad about it.

        • JKat on 05/10/2017 - 15:38

          i wasn't comparing it with the iPhone, if anything i was comparing a sub 200$ Aussie android handset with a sub 200$ chinese android, and there is absolutely no comparison, the Chinese hardware wins easily.

          i have compared the X and the XA, they are nowhere near close either, but look at the price difference.

          The XA is just not a good handset. Maybe mine was glitchy, i dunno, but i wont go near that phone ever again.

  • tempura on 04/10/2017 - 18:21

    Serious question, is this phone better than SG S5?

    • mlburnian on 04/10/2017 - 18:27
      +1

      no

    • ultraviolet on 04/10/2017 - 19:12
      +2

      In terms of CPU - my wife's S5 is better. In terms of battery drain my XA has improved a lot since nougat update. Normally I only need to charge it once. That update also brought better performance of the camera which is better than S5 both front and back cameras. Missing gyro may stop some people from using it.

    • idonotknowwhy on 04/10/2017 - 22:45

      yes

      • tempura on 05/10/2017 - 13:02

        2 x no and 1 x yes so basically they are the same $h!#

        • idonotknowwhy on 05/10/2017 - 13:30
          +2

          It's more like 3x no, 1x yes and 3x maybe.

          mlburnian's "no" comment got 2 + votes. the - vote doesn't count because it was by me lol.
          My "yes" comment is the only "yes".
          Ultraviolet says the CPU is better on the Samsung, the camera is better on the Sony, and 2 people + voted this. Looks like a 'depends'

          Jokes aside; as someone who owns neither phone, I would recommend the Sony, simply because it has Android 7, while the Samsung only has Android 6.
          If it were up to me, Android handsets would have 'best before' dates on them.

          Generally, I've owned 2 Samsung phones and 3 Sony phones, and both Samsung were bloated and buggy. Sony have less bloatware and a more responsive interface.

        • tempura on 05/10/2017 - 13:39

          @idonotknowwhy:
          I will give you + review for your lengthy review.

    • etherspin on 06/10/2017 - 08:53

      yeah wondering the same thing cause the S5 is mine (3.5 years) and the lowlight camera performance is what spoils it for me these days as most of my shots are indoors at family events.

      I'll save my 100 bucks and keep looking I think.

  • ozlab on 04/10/2017 - 18:29

    The only sony product that is not overpriced but best value.

    • elektron on 04/10/2017 - 21:59

      That's an understatement. Thus has set a new benchmark for what can be expected from a $100 phone.

      • ozhunter68 on 04/10/2017 - 22:23

        Or for most a $129 to $199 prepaid phone you might be able to get unlocked, or maybe $50 extra lol.

  • dfaktz on 04/10/2017 - 18:34
    +7

    Everyone asking if its better than 'x' - feel free to use gsmarena's very good comparison pages.
    Just add the phone(s) you want to check in the 2nd/3rd slot.
    http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=7950

    Also, does anyone have an idea of just how fast the battery drains in real world use? Considering it as a backup for my Nexus 5X that is now needing to be smashed on a desk bi-weekly to have its sim card reader work!

    • promethbastard on 04/10/2017 - 18:52

      Got one for my 14 year old. No problems with it, does her a full day easily and she's forever texting it seems.

      • drfuzzy on 04/10/2017 - 19:42
        +8

        Your 14 year old is functioning normally.

        • ipiok on 04/10/2017 - 20:32
          +4

          daughter.exe stopped responding

        • dfaktz on 04/10/2017 - 20:52
          +2

          Be wary if she ever makes this noise.

  • Windows7forever on 04/10/2017 - 18:38

    Sweet

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 18:49
    +4

    Went to my local Woolworths and they said the price is $129 and the one you bought is most likely a store deal. Was anyone else able to get the phone at this price?

    • salrock on 04/10/2017 - 19:08
      +3

      Went to three woolworths store in craigieburn ,no one even has this cell. all said we dont have it…

    • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 19:34

      When i rang up and asked to put one on hold I was told it was $99

  • chaz0 on 04/10/2017 - 19:11

    Im based at VIC. Checked one in my local area selling for 199 locked to Vodafone

  • da1andonly on 04/10/2017 - 19:12
    -5

    There's no fingerprint scanner 😞

    • PVA on 04/10/2017 - 23:08
      +2

      its $99

    • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 19:33

      I found some stock before you ;)

      • hawkeye10 on 04/10/2017 - 19:38

        Did you get any at $99?

        • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 19:45
          +1

          Yep was told the price was $99

        • hawkeye10 on 04/10/2017 - 19:51

          @Lockster: which store is that?

        • Lockster on 04/10/2017 - 20:01
          +6

          @hawkeye10: I'll say after I've picked it up tomorrow night

        • dfaktz on 04/10/2017 - 20:53

          I too am interested in your secretive store location.
          EDIT: Nevermind, found one. sadly I got the last one, was the Palmyra store.

          Now I'm wondering if I should source a second to just sell. Such a great price for a phone with NFC.

        • Ploix on 04/10/2017 - 21:45
          +1

          @dfaktz: lol I just picked up the last one from innaloo so you're not trying hard enough

        • dfaktz on 04/10/2017 - 22:44

          @Ploix: Nono, I meant for that store.

        • Ploix on 04/10/2017 - 23:25

          @dfaktz: sorry that was meant to be a reply for CroDemon but I obviously can't use a computer properly

  • chaz0 on 04/10/2017 - 19:15
    +3

    Dont know how this guy got it for 99.
    Must be a store clearance special

    • salrock on 04/10/2017 - 19:22
      +3

      yes this deal is targeted , wanted to vote this deal negative but waited for few more comments . wasted time going to three woolies at craigieburn

      • maxall on 04/10/2017 - 19:49
        +1

        how much is for this phone at your woollies?

      • me3 on 04/10/2017 - 21:25

        Not targeted, got one from my local in SA.

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