Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia L1 vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Comparison between Sony Xperia L1 and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia L1, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia L1, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Usable Surface
- 74.6 %
- against 69.7 %
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6737V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.45 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 8.89 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Body Height | 151 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 154 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.6 % Best value | 69.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,620 mAh | 2,620 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 13 h | — |
| Standby time | 687 h | — |
| Music playback time | 63 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 282 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 957 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, HDMI Port |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia L1 | Xperia R1 (Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G3312, G3311, G3313 | G2299, G2199 |
