Sony
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Sony flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and true optical zoom
- Display: 6.5-inch OLED
- Battery: 5000mAh
Price
$999 – $1,299
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score9.0/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Sony Xperia 1 VI is a premium flagship smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, ZEISS cameras, 85-170mm optical telephoto zoom, microSD support and Sony's creator-focused audio and camera tools.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- True optical telephoto zoom
- MicroSD card support
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Excellent audio quality
- Strong battery life
Cons
- Expensive
- Charging speed is slow
- Camera app may feel complex
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 14 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
| HDR | HDR OLED |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 12GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| LDAC | Yes |
| Build | Glass Front/Back |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Colors | Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 192g |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.5-inch OLED |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Charging | 30W USB PD |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Speakers | Full-stage Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Telephoto | 12MP 85-170mm Optical Zoom |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm |
| Brightness | High Brightness Mode |
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 |
| Ultra Wide | 12MP 16mm |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Side Mounted |
| Main Camera | 48MP Exmor T OIS |
| Memory Card | microSDXC |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 12MP + 12MP |
| Creator Mode | Yes |
| Display Type | FHD+ HDR OLED |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Release Date | May 2024 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| ZEISS Optics | Yes |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Video Recording | 4K HDR 120fps |
| Real-time Eye AF | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IP65/IP68 |
| Alpha Camera Tech | Yes |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes |
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