Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI continues Sony’s tradition of crafting premium smartphones tailored for content creators, photographers, and mobile gamers. Launched in May 2024, this flagship device combines high-end performance with professional-grade imaging technology, all while retaining unique features like the 3.5mm audio jack and expandable storage.
Display and Design: Evolution Over Revolution
The design maintains the sleek, tall, and premium feel of the Xperia line, featuring a metal frame and frosted glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front). However, Sony made a significant change to the display resolution and aspect ratio:
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Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LTPO OLED display.
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Refresh Rate: Smooth 120Hz variable refresh rate (1Hz to 120Hz).
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Aspect Ratio: It moves from the tall 21:9 to a more conventional 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
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Note: Unlike its predecessor, the Xperia 1 VI dropped the 4K resolution in favor of an FHD+ panel that is significantly brighter (up to 1.5x brighter) and contributes to much better battery life.
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Durability: The phone carries an IP65/IP68 rating for superior water and dust resistance.
Power and Performance
The Xperia 1 VI is equipped with the latest components to ensure fluid performance across all demanding tasks, from gaming to 4K video editing:
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Processor: Flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform (4nm).
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Memory & Storage: Comes with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage (UFS 4.0).
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Expandable Storage: It retains the rare feature of a microSDXC slot (supporting up to 1.5TB), a major win for content creators.
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Operating System: Runs on Android 14 out of the box, with a promise of three major OS updates.
Professional-Grade Camera System
Sony’s collaboration with its Alpha camera division is the cornerstone of the Xperia 1 VI’s imaging system, featuring a powerful triple rear camera array:
| Lens | Resolution & Sensor | Focal Length & Zoom | Key Feature |
| Main | 48MP (Effective) / 52MP (Full Aspect) | 24mm | Exmor T for mobile stacked CMOS sensor; OIS. |
| Ultra-Wide | 12MP | 16mm | 123° field of view. |
| Telephoto | 12MP | 85mm to 170mm (3.5x to 7.1x) | True Variable Optical Zoom (continuous zoom) with Telephoto Macro capability. |
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Video: Supports 4K HDR video recording at up to 120fps on most lenses, ideal for cinematic slow-motion.
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Camera App: Sony consolidated its previous complex Pro apps into a single, unified Camera app inspired by the Alpha interface for a more streamlined user experience.
Battery, Charging, and Audio
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Battery: A large 5000mAh battery promises up to two days of typical use, thanks in part to the more efficient FHD+ screen.
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Charging: Supports 30W USB Power Delivery (PD) fast charging (reaching 50% in about 30 minutes) and Qi wireless charging.
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Audio: A standout feature is the retention of the 3.5mm audio jack. It also offers Full-stage stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and Dolby Atmos support.