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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)#4240

Released: 2017

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Overall Score

35.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4240)35.2
Performance(#4793)55.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5286)22.6
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#4108)50.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm and weighing 154 grams.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU, it delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks, supported by configurations of 16GB storage with 2GB RAM or 32GB with 3GB RAM.
  • The rear camera is 13 MP with predictive PDAF, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2620 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, it lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in black and silver colors.
  • Overall, it offers basic functionality with no standout features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor India

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, predictive PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera8 MP, predictive PDAF, 1/4.0"
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2620 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Silver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity