Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus will be available only in India. It is an average mid-range smartphone based on its specs sheet. Sony Xperia R1 Plus is the 3GB RAM-32GB storage Variant and the Sony Xperia R1 is 2GB RAM-16GB storage variant. Remaining specifications are same for both the device.
Look at the specifications, price, quick review, features, opinions, pros and cons of Sony Xperia R1 Plus.
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Release Details
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus released on November 2017.
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Price
- The price of Sony Xperia R1 Plus in India ₹ 16,000
- The price of Sony Xperia R1 in India ₹ 14,000
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Specifications
| Features | Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.2-inch, IPS LCD Display |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 Ratio |
| Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | 2GB (R1) / 3GB (R1 Plus) RAM |
| Inbuilt Storage | 16GB (R1) / 32GB (R1 Plus) |
| Storage Upgrade | 256GB via micro SD card |
| Primary Camera | 13MP with LED Flash, Predictive Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP, Predictive Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Battery | 2620mAh (Non-removable) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| USB Port | USB Type-C |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack |
| Colors | Silver, Black |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM |
| Weight | 154gms |
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Specs and Details
Display
Sony Xperia R1 Plus sports a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 pixels screen resolution. The pixel density is 282ppi only.
CPU and GPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core processor and Adreno 505 graphical processor powers Sony Xperia R1 Plus, under the hood.
RAM and Storage
Sony Xperia R1 Plus has 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage while the Sony Xperia R1 has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. There is a slot for microSD card to add up to 256GB storage.
Software
Sony Xperia R1 Plus runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. We are unsure of any update for Android Oreo.
Camera
Sony Xperia R1 Plus featured with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. It has predictive phase detection autofocus technology, which supports both the camera. The rear camera alone supported by LED flash.
Battery
Sony Xperia R1 Plus packs a 2620mAh battery. This is too low in capacity when compared to other mid-range smartphones, which usually have 3000mAh or above.
Other Features and Connectivity
The connectivity features of Sony Xperia R1 Plus are GPRS, Edge, 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio and USB Type-C. It does not have fingerprint scanner. The available color variants are Black and Silver.
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Pros and Cons
Pros
- Brand Value and Reliability
- Build Quality
Cons
- Not Value for Money
- Average Performance
Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus Opinion
Sony Xperia R1 Plus failed to stay with the trend. It looks like a smartphone from 2016, in terms of specifications and features. When compared to other branded smartphones of same price, Sony Xperia R1 Plus stay behind most of them.
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