Sony announces their 5.5-inch super mid-range smartphone, Xperia XA1 Plus

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus joins the existing “super mid-range” tier this season. With a display that’s 0.5-inch smaller than its sibling, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, this offering by Sony seeks to bring its premium camera hardware and features to life, at a lower price point.

The Xperia XA1 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch, Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution) display. On the back, you’ll find a familiar 23-megapixel resolution camera with its large 1/2.3-inch sensor and f/2.0 aperture lens. The front camera has 8-megapixels, and a 23mm wide-angle lens, making it competent enough for group selfies. It offers a battery capacity that’s larger than its flagships – at 3,430mAh.

The XA1 Plus is also Sony’s first XA-related phone to have a fingerprint sensor. Other perks include its Hi-Res Audio compatibility, and 35% higher sound pressure (louder) speakers when compared to its predecessor.

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus specifications at a glance

• Operating System: Android 7.0 OS (Nougat)
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P20
• Storage/RAM: 32GB/4GB RAM, expandable via MicroSD (256GB)
• Display: 5.5-inch, Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution)
• Rear camera: 23-megapixels resolution, Exmor RS sensor, 0.6s Quick Launch and Capture, 24mm wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, HDR for photos and video, SteadyShot, anti-shaking
• Front camera: 8-megapixels, 1/4-inch sensor, 23mm wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, anti-shaking
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
• SIM: Dual SIM
• Battery: 3,430mAh
• Dimensions: 155 x 75 x 8.7mm / 189g
• Colors: Gold, Blue, Black, Pink

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus will launch alongside its flagship counterparts in October 2017. Other details, such as its color availability and pricing, will be announced at a later date.

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