Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Sony Xperia XA2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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Sony Xperia XA2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XA2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XA2
Better display
Sony Xperia XA2
Lighter body
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 282 | 424 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 69.7 | 75 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 508 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 630 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2620 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146 | 142 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 9.7 |
| Weight (g) | 154 | 171 |
| Width (mm) | 73.2 | 70 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, October. Released 2017, November | 2018, January. Released 2018, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - H3123 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66 - H3123 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Sony Xperia XA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Sony Xperia XA2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XA2 packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XA2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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