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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5.2"

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Capacity

2620 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

3 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.20-inch display, Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB RAM, 2620mAh battery.

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The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a smartphone from Sony featuring Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 processor, 5.2" IPS_LCD, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.2" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430

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RAM

2GB / 3GB

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Internal Storage

16GB / 32GB

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Main Camera

13MP

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Capacity

2,620mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.1 (Nougat)

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BlackSilver

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) in detail

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) display

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a 5.2-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 282 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 3 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB and goes up to 32 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 8 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 2,620 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 154 g. It runs Android 7.1 (Nougat).

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