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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:8.0 / 10

Continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, 3.5mm headphone jack, and extraordinary 36-hour battery life.

Sony made the bold decision to listen to mainstream consumer feedback with the Xperia 1 VI, trading the narrow 21:9 4K panel for a brighter, dramatically more battery-efficient 19.5:9 LTPO OLED display tuned with BRAVIA AI image processing. The result is arguably the most versatile media powerhouse on the market. Photography enthusiasts get Sony peerless Real-time Eye AF, a dedicated tactile shutter key, and the world only continuous optical telephoto lens moving smoothly from 85mm (3.5x) to 170mm (7.1x) without digital interpolation, backed by a breathtaking 4cm tele-macro capability. Audiophiles will love the pristine 3.5mm jack and full-stage front stereo speakers, while power users benefit from tool-free microSD expansion up to 1.5TB and unprecedented 36-hour real-world battery stamina.

Key Strengths

  • World-first continuous 85-170mm (3.5x to 7.1x) true optical zoom lens with 4cm tele-macro
  • Exceptional battery endurance reaching 36 hours of real-world use from 5000 mAh
  • Audiophile hardware: dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack and balanced front-facing stereo speakers
  • Dedicated two-stage physical camera shutter button and tool-free microSD expansion up to 1.5TB
  • Clean Android interface with professional Alpha camera integration and zero screen notch

Points to Consider

  • Display resolution downgraded from 4K to Full HD+ (1080p)
  • Premium $1,299 price point puts it in direct competition with ultra flagships
  • 30W charging speed is modest by modern standards
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging30WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Photographers and Alpha camera owners•Audiophiles and wired headphone enthusiasts•Users who refuse to give up microSD storage•Media power users

Sony Xperia 1 VI full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-05-15
Released
2024-06-03
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight
192 g
Volume
98.3 cm³
Build
Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front
Frame
Tactile ribbed anodized aluminum
Back
Micro-textured frosted Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Water resistance
IP65/IP68
Certifications
IP65 water jet protection, IP68 water submersion (1.5m for 30 min), Two-stage physical camera shutter button, True dedicated 3.5mm audio jack
Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green

Display

20
Type
LTPO OLED
Size
6.5 inches
Screen-to-body
86.5%
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel density
396 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
69.1 mm
Panel height
149.8 mm
Active area
103.7 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz
Peak brightness
1500 nits
Typical brightness
900 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
480 Hz
HDR
HDR10 / Sunlight Vision
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2See Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO power-efficient refresh rate, Powered by BRAVIA AI image remastering technology, Sunlight Vision outdoor real-time dynamic tone mapping, DCI-P3 100% color gamut and ITU-R BT.2020 professional color spaces, No camera notch or punch hole (symmetrical slim top bezel)

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU configuration
1x Prime Cortex-X4 + 5x Performance Cortex-A720 + 2x Efficiency Cortex-A520
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.3 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 750 (903 MHz)
GPU clock
903 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
User interface
Clean Sony Xperia UI with Pro Camera & Audio suite
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
8533 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated tool-free tray, supports up to 1.5TB)

Wide camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony Exmor T for mobile (2-layer transistor pixel)See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.35"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/1.9
Focal length
6.1 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF with Real-time Eye AF & Real-time Tracking
Video
4K at 120fps HDR with S-Cinetone for mobile

Continuous Optical Zoom Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony Exmor RS for mobile
Sensor format
1/3.5"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/2.3-f/3.5
Focal length
15 mm
35mm equivalent
85 mm
Field of view
28°
Optical zoom
7.1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Continuous Dual Pixel PDAF with tele-macro mode (4cm focus)
Video
4K at 120fps HDR

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony Exmor RS
Sensor format
1/2.5"
Pixel size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
2.6 mm
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Field of view
123°
Optical zoom
0.7x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 120fps HDR

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120 fps HDR
Flash
LED flash
Features
Zeiss T* anti-reflective lens coating eliminates ghosting and flaring, Continuous 85mm to 170mm true optical zoom mechanism (3.5x to 7.1x without digital crop), Telephoto macro photography mode focusing as close as 4cm, Real-time Eye Autofocus for humans and animals across all lenses, S-Cinetone for mobile color profile derived from Sony Cinema Line Venice cameras, Seamless all-in-one Camera app consolidating Photo Pro and Video Pro

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony Exmor RS
Sensor format
1/2.9"
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
83°
Autofocus
No
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Hand gesture shutter, 4K 60fps HDR video capture, Creative Look picture profiles

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4850 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion with Sony Battery Care and 4-year health lifespan
Wired charging
30 W
Charge time
75 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
5 W
Reverse wired
0 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS 30W, Qi Wireless Fast Charging, Battery Share reverse wireless
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
36 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B46, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n79
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA
SIM type
Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM (tool-free tray)
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
No

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel support, Multi-Link Operation, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), LDAC high-resolution codec, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LE Audio with LC3
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 4K60 video output, External Sony Alpha camera monitor capability, USB OTG host
3.5mm jack
Yes
3.5mm jack note
Dedicated 3.5mm audio jack with gold-plated contacts and premium low-noise DAC circuit
Positioning
Dual-band A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Google Cast / Screen Mirroring

Audio

4
Speakers
Full-stage balanced front-facing stereo speakers tuned with Sony Music Entertainment
FM radio
No
Audio formats
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC, DSEE Ultimate AI upscaler, 360 Reality Audio, 360 Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos
Video formats
MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP, TS

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor built into the power key
Sensors
Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Color Temperature RGB Sensor
Haptics
Sony Dynamic Vibration System with high-fidelity linear haptic motor
Other
Dedicated physical textured two-stage camera shutter button, Tool-free SIM/microSD tray, Vapor chamber cooling system, Sony Alpha camera external monitor integration

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,680,000
Geekbench single-core
2210
Geekbench multi-core
6890
3DMark
4,880
DXOMARK
135

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
4,820
GFXBench
116 fps
Sustained performance
82% of peak
Peak surface temperature
39.8 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
1.25 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.02 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.14 W/kg
Model numbers
XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72, SO-51E, SOG13

How we rated the Xperia 1 VI

How we score

The overall 8.0 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.0
8 reflecting the 6.5" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (396 ppi) peaking at 1500 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
9.0
9 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.2
8.2 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS and 7.1x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.8
6.8 recognizing the 5000mAh capacity and 30W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
7.0
7 recognizing the 3-year OS update commitment and 4 years of security patches.
Gaming
8.2
8.2 reflecting capable adreno 750 (903 mhz) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (5000mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.1
8.1 based on IP65/IP68 with ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured corning gorilla glass victus 2 tactile back, gorilla glass victus 2 front and corning gorilla glass victus 2.
Connectivity
9.1
9.1 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6ghz) with usb type-c 3.2 gen 2 (10gbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
7.6
7.6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1299 launch price.

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Sony Xperia 1 VI: common questions

Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI have a headphone jack and microSD slot?

Yes, the Xperia 1 VI features both a premium 3.5mm audiophile headphone jack and a tool-free microSDXC card slot supporting memory expansion up to 1.5TB.

What is special about the Xperia 1 VI telephoto camera?

It features continuous optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm (3.5x to 7.1x) using moving internal lens elements, ensuring zero digital degradation at any focal length in that range, plus a 4cm minimum focus tele-macro mode.

How long does the battery last on the Xperia 1 VI?

Thanks to the new 1-120Hz LTPO OLED panel and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 efficiency, the 5000 mAh battery delivers an incredible 36 hours of active endurance, easily lasting two full days.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Sony Xperia 1 VI are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered on TSMC 4nm (N4P) lithography, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 introduces an asymmetrical 1+5+2 CPU cluster led by a 3.30 GHz Cortex-X4, an Adreno 750 GPU with hardware global illumination ray tracing, and an upgraded Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS for local multimodal generative AI execution.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured on TSMC's refined N4P process node featuring deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography. N4P optimizes metal pitch resistance and transistor capacitance, delivering an 11% performance improvement or a 22% power reduction over standard 4nm nodes.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,280 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core7,150 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v102,150,000 points
3DMark Wild Life Extreme5,180 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Sony Xperia 1 VI are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Using a redesigned glass composition with optimized chemical strengthening and deeper compressive stress layers, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is engineered specifically to withstand impacts against rough concrete while preserving Mohs 6+ scratch resistance.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Replaces smaller sodium ions with larger potassium ions deep into the glass bulk, creating immense compressive surface stress.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Rough Surface Drop Survival1.0
Knoop Diamond Hardness670

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Sony Xperia 1 VI are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony Exmor T (IMX888)

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.4) and graphics capability scored on Sony Xperia 1 VI are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony Exmor T (IMX888) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The IMX888 introduces Sony's revolutionary 2-Layer Transistor Pixel technology separating the photodiode from the pixel transistor layer. Featuring a 1/1.35-inch optical format with 52MP (48MP effective 4:3) resolution, it delivers 2x low-light signal-to-noise ratio and unprecedented dynamic range.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Low-Light Signal-to-Noise44.1 dB
Dynamic Range84 dB
Readout Speed120 fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony Exmor T (IMX888) Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Sony Xperia 1 VI are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Sony Xperia 1 VI price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,299256GB
United Kingdom£1,299256GB
CanadaCA$1,77912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,29912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,39912GB/512GB European launch price
France€1,39912GB/512GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,39912GB/512GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,22912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 15,29012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 15,79012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 10,69912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$2,17912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,76912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 4,76912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 4,86912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥201,30012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,35912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 5,38912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 31,79012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪4,86912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,793,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$10,15912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$42,20012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 4,72912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 40012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹119,999256GB
PakistanRs 389,999256GB
Bangladesh৳158,49912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 21,039,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱75,99012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 6,03912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫32,990,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$7,49912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$25,29912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦2,013,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 24,39912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£64,29912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺47,39912GB/512GB official launch MSRP