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Vodafone Sony Xperia XA $99 (in-Store Only) @ Big W

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aussieprepper on 03/05/2018 - 17:17 bigw.com.au (2811 clicks)
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Hey folks if you can find one of these Sony XA phone kits its going for a good price.

The website says (This item is not currently available to purchase online.)

The Sony Xperia XA is a feel-good smartphone in every way. It's designed to be easy to hold, and a stunning 5-inch, full-width display with elegant curved glass completes the refined-yet- practical look. Includes a bonus $30 starter kit.

Product features:

  • 5"HD 720 x 1280 display
  • Camera: 13MP
  • Exmor RS for mobile sensor
  • Hybrid autofocus
  • Quick launch
  • 8 x digital zoom HDR
  • Auto-scene recognition
  • LED flash
  • Panorama
  • Video recording/playback
  • 8MP Exmor R for mobile sensor
  • Wide angle lens
  • HDR 1080p
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  • mymedicineisbargain on 03/05/2018 - 17:23

    Is there anyway we can check stock level, anyone? I’m sure I was at BigW Riverton WA few days ago and I didn’t see any

  • mick01 on 03/05/2018 - 17:27
    +11

    Great price for a phone that ticks these three boxes:
    - Band 28
    - LED notification
    - NFC / Android Pay

    • cycleri3 on 03/05/2018 - 17:33
      +9

      Headphone jack too.

      • headphonejack on 03/05/2018 - 17:44
        +11

        Always a bonus.

        • CyberGenesys on 03/05/2018 - 18:59
          +11

          But it shouldn't be a 'bonus'.

    • Levelgrinder on 03/05/2018 - 20:23
      +1

      Agree. Pretty much last gen for Xperia but bargain price for the features.

      • user01 on 03/05/2018 - 21:13
        +5

        it's last last gen. xa, xa1, newest is xa2

  • WishIHadAfridge on 03/05/2018 - 17:40
    +1

    Any way to unlock this so I can use it overseas?

    • henrus on 03/05/2018 - 19:53
      +3

      Yeh I just entered the IMEI on the vodafone website and got the code for free… your mileage may vary.

    • idonotknowwhy on 04/05/2018 - 10:33
      +1

      I bought 4 of these last year (the $99 with $30 credit deal at coles).
      1 of them unlocked for free from the voda site.
      3 of them required a $50 payment.

  • BadGiraffe on 03/05/2018 - 17:40
    +2

    Here's the page for unlocking it: https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/voila/handsetunlock/self-serv…

    I don't know if there's a fee or anything.

    • alvian on 03/05/2018 - 18:04

      If you’ve had your device for less than 6 months there’s a $50 unlocking fee.

      If you’ve had your device for over 6 months there’s a $25 unlocking fee.

      • henrus on 03/05/2018 - 19:53
        +2

        I don't know if that actually applies for this phone.

        I got it for $139 a year ago and was able to enter it into the Vodafone website, getting the code for free.

        • ozhunter68 on 03/05/2018 - 20:54

          Definitely worth a try first on the Vodasite in case it's free. From memory there were two different batches with

          different numbers on the box for these. One unlocked/free to unlock, one $25, some even Full $50.

          I got two of these over last 16 months, one from Target first that was free to unlock on site straight away.

          Second one from Woolworths and was $25 straight away without waiting six months.

  • bio on 03/05/2018 - 17:42
    +2

    Check nearest stock online:

    https://www.bigw.com.au/bigwstore-pickup/586834/pointOfServi…

  • stewartedin on 03/05/2018 - 17:43
    +1

    Something to consider if you find one - it's not a cheap unlock if you get a locked handset

    • aussieprepper on 03/05/2018 - 17:50

      Can you Ebay an unlock?

      • headphonejack on 03/05/2018 - 17:55
        +1

        You can, but it still costs $25

        • Tiggrrrrr on 03/05/2018 - 20:10

          I got mine unlocked for $5.02

        • ozhunter68 on 03/05/2018 - 20:55
          +5

          @Tiggrrrrr:

          Wow, can you share a link to help others please?

  • [Deactivated] on 03/05/2018 - 18:00
    +2

    Looks like it's got 2G RAM.

    Reviews are mixed.

    Here's the CNet review.

    MobileCiti is selling it for $199 (unlocked).

  • johnyBgood on 03/05/2018 - 18:01

    Will Kogan sim work on this phone without unlocking? Kogan uses Vodafone network.

    • Mr Shooty on 03/05/2018 - 19:10
      +1

      I've used a locked vodafone phone with a kogan sim card and it worked. However i can't comment on if it would work for this phone.

    • henrus on 03/05/2018 - 19:54
      +1

      Yeh Kogan sims would work.

      Source : I used Kogan for 12 months on this phone.

    • ubcool on 03/05/2018 - 20:07
      +1

      yes i have it on a kogan sim. its a nice premium looking phone, bargain at this price thought it does slow up a lot when its loaded up with apps.

    • idonotknowwhy on 04/05/2018 - 13:01

      Yes, I used 3 x $0 kogan sims on 3 x locked Xperia XA phones last year and they were fine.

  • smokoner on 03/05/2018 - 18:04

    I got my phone unlocked on ebay for less than $3. And it worked :)

    • Bargainaholic on 03/05/2018 - 18:06
      +2

      care to share?

      • henrus on 03/05/2018 - 19:56

        No need to pay $3.

        I got mine from Target a year ago now and didn't have to pay a cent whilst using the Vodafone website.

        • bugsucher on 03/05/2018 - 20:33
          +1

          You are lucky. I got a Sony Xperia M 4 years ago from Target, and Vodafone still would like to charge me $25 unlocking fee when I tried it recently.

        • ozhunter68 on 03/05/2018 - 20:57

          See my comment above.

    • [Deactivated] on 03/05/2018 - 18:10

      This particular phone, from vodafone?

  • ubcool on 03/05/2018 - 20:13
    +2

    probably one of the nicest looking phones around but so sloooooow…..

    • Jase2801 on 03/05/2018 - 20:22

      Good price. Paid nearly double that some time ago. Agreed, it's a little slow but good enough for my mum. She uses it for Facebook and calls. She's happy with it.

    • Rumo on 04/05/2018 - 01:57

      Agreed - got one from Woolies @ $99, unlocked for $25 after 7 months, then sold it for $150. Not a bad outcome but the phone is rubbish, I was expecting something that worked from Sony. Painfully slow and poor touch sensitivity. Very nice screen plus other features as discussed above though.

  • ruinawish on 03/05/2018 - 20:33

    Bought this phone when Target had it for pretty cheap… it's been one of the more frustrating phones I've owned. Think I've had it for a year now: power button isn't responsive at times; apps sometimes very slow to load or crashes often; SD card is corrupted, but phone won't let me format it; lots of bloatware.

    I do find the phone good for internet browsing though. Camera is serviceable in good light. For the price, it's certainly worth the risk, but don't be surprised if it goes a bit wack.

    • Cluelessly on 07/05/2018 - 10:35

      That's horrible considering how much it costed when it was released. I think it was $300 unlocked.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/05/2018 - 21:01

    2gb Ram & 2.3A battery ? Definitely not a performer

  • bargaino on 03/05/2018 - 22:07

    Insufficient quantity. Ie none.

    Normal price at Vodafone is $149.

  • maxall on 03/05/2018 - 22:14

    lot of unlock Xperia XAs selling on ebay

  • ugoagogo on 04/05/2018 - 03:13

    good spec but frustrating phone - have to keep restarting to find the internet ….. at$99 probably worth the hassel though

  • miicah on 04/05/2018 - 08:39
    +1

    Bluetooth drains the battery like crazy on mine. Device is slow-ish, but you have to remember the chipset is the equivalent of a SD425 so it was never going to be blazing fast. 16gb isn't enough, I only have a few apps and all my photos go to SD and I'm sitting at 90% used.

    • soidesire on 05/05/2018 - 15:01

      They still make 16GB phones now?

      • Cluelessly on 07/05/2018 - 10:31

        It's a phone from 2 years ago.

  • mackaxx on 04/05/2018 - 15:45

    Nice little phone, good hand feel too. No good for cardboard though, gyro isn’t fully functioning

    • tunzafun001 on 04/05/2018 - 20:35

      Doesn't have a gyro. So none of those apps will work, nor will Hungas shake n win app. Surely a compulsory ozbargain feature!

      • mackaxx on 04/05/2018 - 21:35

        I’ve actually got a spare, picked up at Christmas thinking we’d use it. Probably going to take back to Woolworths unopened, bought it for 129

        • CVonC on 05/05/2018 - 01:56
          +1

          lol let us know if they accept a return after that long.

        • mackaxx on 29/05/2018 - 07:25
          +1

          @CVonC:
          Popped it on facebook and someone picked it up for 150,

  • headphonejack on 27/05/2018 - 06:37

    These phones are $99 @ Kmart also.

    I picked up a couple in Caloundra yesterday and they came bundled with genuine covers.

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