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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Released: 2017, AugustPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, October

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
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XA1 Plus
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Blue, Pink, Gold
ModelsG3416, G3412, G3426, G3421, G3423
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, October
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1572 (nominal), 2.93 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G3421, G3412, G3416, G3426
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G3421, G3412
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, August
Announced2017, August
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155 x 75 x 8.7 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 88dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 84dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 77232 (v7), 95157 (v8), GeekBench: 3783 (v4.4), 915 (v5.1), GFXBench: 4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -83.5dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 102h

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Overview

About Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB 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 Plus 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 Plus?

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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 Plus run?

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