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Sony Xperia XA1
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Sony Xperia XA1

Released: 2017, FebruaryPrice: About 140 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, April

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880MP2
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XA1
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Pink
ModelsG3116, G3121, G3112, G3123, G3125
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, April
Weight143 g (5.04 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1049 (nominal), 3.012 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, February
Stand-byUp to 560 h (2G) / Up to 603 h (3G)
Announced2017, February
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 67 x 8 mm (5.71 x 2.64 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 58dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 67dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 3611 (v4.4), GFXBench: 7.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -95.2dB / Crosstalk -90.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 72h

Sony Xperia XA1 Overview

About Sony Xperia XA1 Sony Xperia XA1 is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia XA1 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia XA1 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Sony Xperia XA1 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia XA1 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia XA1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XA1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XA1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XA1.