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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Released: 2017, OctoberPrice: About 14000 INRStatus: Available. Released 2017, November

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia R1 (Plus)
PriceAbout 14000 INR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Silver
ModelsG2299, G2199
Single8 MP, predictive PDAF, 1/4.0"
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, November
Weight154 g (5.43 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40, 41
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, October
Announced2017, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Overview

About Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 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 R1 (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 R1 (Plus)?

The Sony Xperia R1 (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 R1 (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 R1 (Plus) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia R1 (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 R1 (Plus) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia R1 (Plus).