Parading a large Full HD display, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is an entertainment-focused smartphone. It is also one to appeal to photography enthusiasts with a high resolution rear camera.
Where to Buy Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 CPU with 3GB / 4GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 23MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 4G LTE (up to 150 / 300 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner Side
- 3430 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
Sony describes the design of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus as ‘premium.’ But you may find it a bit hard agreeing with that when you consider plastic features in the construction. The sides feature aluminium to enhance durability. While the side bezels are thin, those at the top and base are rather thick.
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus rocks a 5.5-inch IPS display, which straddles the middle ground between the Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra. Screen resolution is 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.
Camera
Sony’s marketing strategy for the Xperia XA1 Plus also revolves around its 23MP primary camera. This looks ready to serve up very high quality images, if resolution is anything to go by. The Exmor RS sensor comes with features such as Hybrid Autofocus and SteadyShot EIS. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus shoots Full HD videos.
The 8MP front facing shooter also looks ready to provide quality selfies. It has similar f/2.0 aperture. You also get autofocus and Full HD video recording capability.
Hardware and Software
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus features an eight-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor. Its maker promises ‘super-smooth performance’ with this 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 CPU. There is respectable 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM for support.
Internal storage has a capacity of 32 GB and you can add extra 256 GB with a microSD card. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus comes with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system from factory.
Other Features
Strangely, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus packs a 3,430mAh battery, which is higher than the capacity of that in the bigger Xperia XA1 Ultra. The choice of processor also suggests you can expect impressive runtime. There is support for quick charging to allow you get hours of use in minutes of charging.
Sony embedded a fingerprint scanner into the power button on the side. Among the connectivity features offered by the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus include 4G LTE (Cat. 6) and USB Type-C (v2.0).
Pricing and availability
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is not yet official in Nigeria, but a third party seller is currently offering the smartphone on Jumia Nigeria as part of the Jumia Global program. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Ghana and Kenya. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Price in Nigeria ranges from 138,000 Naira to 170,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.3GHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 16 nm (MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757)
- GPU: Mali-T880MP2
- Memory: 3 GB / 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
- Dimension: 155 x 75 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 189 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera
- Rear Camera: 23 MP Camera, f/2.0, 24 mm, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: 1/2.3″ sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 23 mm
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3430 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: Yes, up to 22 hours
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
