Sony has launched a new Xperia handset in the Indian market. The new Sony Xperia XA1 Plus comes with a 23-Megapixel camera, 5.5-inch full-HD display, and a 3430mAh battery. The new smartphone was globally launched last month at IFA trade show. Read more to find about Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | Rs 24,990 |
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is priced in India at Rs 24,990. It will be available from September 22nd in the company’s offline stores.
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Specifications
| Processor | 64-bit octa-core (4 x 2.3GHz + 4 x 1.6GHz) MediaTek Helio P20, Mali T-880 MP2 GPU |
| RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Internal Storage | 32GB (expandable up to 256GB) |
| Display | 5.5-inch, Full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | 23MP, Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 24mm wide-angle lens with flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP, f/2.0 aperture, 23mm wide-angle lens |
| Battery | 3420mAh, Quick Charge 2.0+ |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
The mid-range smartphone features a 5.5-inch display with Full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core (4 x 2.3GHz cores + 4 x 1.6GHz cores) MediaTek Helio P20 processor along with 4GB RAM and Mali T-880 MP2 GPU. The 32GB internal storage can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 256GB).
On the camera front, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus sports a 23-megapixel Exmor RS sensor with hybrid autofocus, f/2.0 aperture, and 24mm wide-angle lens. It also features an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture and 23mm wide-angle lens. and. Sony claims that it is capable of taking low-light photographs at an ISO 3200.
The new handset is backed by a 3420mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0+ support. Sony claims that the new handset uses Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology and Battery Care to maintain the long-term health of the battery. It adjusts the charging current to avoid damage and maximise its lifespan.
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Features
- Android 7.0 Nougat OS
- Sony ClearAudio+
- Stamina Mode
- 4G LTE
- VoLTE
- NFC
- Bluetooth 4.2
- USB Type C port
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus measures 155 x 75 x 8.7mm and weighs 190 grams. It comes in White, Black, and Gold color options. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the side (in the Power button). Other sensors on the phone include a Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Ambient light sensor.
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat OS out-of-the-box. It comes with Sony ClearAudio+ sound technology and a Stamina Mode. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, VoLTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and a USB Type C port.
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Conclusion
This is an interesting entry by Sony in the mid-range segment. The highlights of the new Sony handsets include powerful optics (23MP rear camera + wide-angle 8MP front camera), ClearAudio+ sound technology, and Quick Charge 2.0+. The company claims that the new device is designed to offer longlasting performance. We will have to wait and see how it performs in the market.
