: Official Sony firmware includes pre-installed apps that cannot be deleted; custom ROMs offer a "clean" experience without this bloatware, freeing up storage and RAM.

The XA1's 2300mAh battery was considered impressive for its time, but software optimization is key to its longevity today.

: Most custom ROMs for this device are based on Sony AOSP, which some users find less stable than the stock Android 8.0 Oreo ROM provided by Sony. Alternatives to a Full ROM