Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 155 x 75 x 8.7 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera23 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,430 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, August. Released 2017, October
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,430 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3430 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
189g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
155 x 75 x 8.7 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G3421, G3412, G3416, G3426
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE.
