Sony India today introduced their mid range segment Xperia™ R1 Plus and R1. These smartphones will be manufactured in India. Promised to be a flag bearer of Sony’s ongoing commitment to Indian consumers, both these smartphones are integrated with impressive 13.2cm (5.2) HD Display, 13MP Autofocus camera with Exmor, thus making them a perfect choice for those looking to buy a mid-segment smartphone.
Packed with innovations such as Uplink Data Compression (UDC), VoLte and 4G Broadcast Ready, this new offering by Sony will add immense value to the mid-segment smartphone users in India to suit their multi-faceted lifestyle. And together with AndroidTM Oreo 8.0 upgrade option, users will be able to use it with the latest condition.
With 13.2 cm (5.2) HD display with simple extruded form
The new Xperia R1 Plus and R1’s uncluttered design is meant to fit seamlessly into your life. The soft, rounded form with a loop surface and 2.5D curved glass makes it comfortable to hold, while the stunning colours are designed to suit your style.
Superior camera quality with 13MP Autofocus camera with Exmor
The new Xperia R1 Plus and R1 sport a 13 MP rear camera with Autofocus camera with Exmor for mobile by Sony censor. Both smartphone gets 12 Capturing Modes of an object at different moments of time before or after the shutter click, therefore offering an array of images for you to choose your perfect picture.
Xperia™ R1 Plus and R1 have camera with the ISO capability up to 3200. It enables users to take stunning low light photos and bright selfies even in dimly lit areas. Both models have an 8MP front camera with 76 degree wide angle, which will make the best of your pose even in low-light and group selfies. With Sony’s new improved camera technology, both Xperia R1 Plus and R1 let you capture memorable moments more easily giving you the best pictures.
Latest network capabilities such as VoLte and 4G Broadcast
The new Xperia R1 Plus and R1 allows users to make HD quality calls with ease in 4G networks. These smartphones are also “4G Broadcast Ready”, which is a network feature soon to be launched by major network providers. With this impressive feature, the users can enjoy various day to day activities like live event streaming, real-time TV streaming and firmware file delivery. This feature is more efficient than the traditional ”One-to-One” data streaming as it incorporates “One-to-Many” LTE broadcast solutions, resulting in buffer and congestion free content delivery to enable enhanced user experience. The new Xperia™ R1 Plus and R1 are dual SIM (4G) smartphones that deploy Nano SIM cards. There is also a dedicated MicroSD card slot available, which can be used simultaneously with both the SIMs.
Both Xperia R1 Plus and R1 are packed with 2620 mAh battery to ensure a full day performance. The Xperia R1 Plus packs 3GB RAM 32GB UFS internal memory[3] microSD support (up to 128GB) and Xperia R1 comes with a 2GB RAM 16GB UFS internal memory[4] microSD support (up to 128GB) ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
Android Oreo 8.0 upgrade ready
Xperia R1 Plus and R1 are ready for AndroidTM Oreo 8.0 upgrade. It supports providing the latest conditions and usability.
Xperia R1 Plus and R1 will be available across all Sony Center and major mobile stores across India. It will also be available on e-commerce portals, Amazon and Flipkart.
Pre-registration
Pre-registration starts from 27th October, 2017 on Amazon. Pre-registered customers will be entitled for a special offer.
| Model Name | Best Buy | Colours | Availability |
| Xperia™ R1 Plus | Rs. 14,990/- | Black and Silver | 10th November, 2017 onwards |
| Xperia™ R1 | Rs. 12,990/- | Black and Silver | 10th November, 2017 onwards |
Specification :
| Category | Xperia™ R1 Plus | Xperia™ R1 |
| Memory and storage | 3GB RAM
32GB UFS internal memory* microSD™ card, (up to 128GB) |
2GB RAM
16GB UFS internal memory* microSD™ card, (up to 128GB) |
| SIM capability | Dual SIM (Nano SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano SIM) |
| Operating System | Google Android™ N (Upgrade option) | Google Android™ N (Upgrade option) |
| Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 2620 mAh |
| Weight | 154g | 154g |
| Dimensions | 146×73.2×8.89mm | 146×73.2×8.89mm |
| Colour | Black / Sliver | Black / Sliver |
| Display | 13.2 cm (5.2) HD Display, TFT Screen | 13.2 cm (5.2) HD Display, TFT Screen |
| Main camera | 13 MP with Autofocus with LED Flash
Exmor Sony Sensor 8X Clear Zoom ISO 3200 for photos / ISO 2400 for videos |
13 MP with Autofocus with LED Flash
Exmor Sony Sensor 8X Clear Zoom ISO 3200 for photos / ISO 2400 for videos |
| Front camera | 8 MP
ISO 3200 for photos / ISO 2400 for videos |
8 MP
ISO 3200 for photos / ISO 2400 for videos |
| Networks | GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G)
UMTS HSPA+ (3G) LTE (4G) Cat4 |
GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G)
UMTS HSPA+ (3G) LTE (4G) Cat4 |
| Connectivity | GPS
Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology Wi-Fi USB Type-C™ |
GPS
Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology Wi-Fi USB Type-C™ |
| Entertainment | FM Radio | FM Radio |
| Disclaimer | *Firmware and preloaded applications take up approximately 5.55GB of internal storage, with the remainder available for user- |








