Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 154g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, October. Released 2017, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
154g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) does not have NFC.
Yes, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat).
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) uses USB Type-C.
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
