Sony Xperia 1 VI
Updated May 2026
- Network
- Display—
- Camera4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps
- Memory—
- BatteryNon-removable Li-ion 5000 / USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging
- OSAndroid 14
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Sony Xperia 1 VI is a high-end smartphone product of the Sony Xperia 1 range. The phone was released on May 15, 2024, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem. The phone's display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with FHD+ resolution, unlike 21:9 with 4K display like the previous model, and it has an upgraded camera.
Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Key specifications
| OS | Android 14 (Upgradable to Android 16) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X RAM / 12 (XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72) / 16 (XQ-EC44; Japan only) |
| Storage | Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0) / 256 (XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72) / 512 (XQ-EC44, XQ-EC54 in Scarlet) |
| Display | 6.5 in 1080p+ 19.5:9 (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 / HDR10 / HLG / 10-bit color depth / 120 Hz refresh rate |
| Main camera | 4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240 fps |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-ion 5000 / USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging |
| Charging | Fast Charging USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging |
| Weight | 192 g |
| Dimensions | 162 mm H / 74 mm W / 8.2 mm D |
Design and display
The Sony Xperia 1 VI features a modern display measuring 162 mm H / 74 mm W / 8.2 mm D. Display details: 6.5 in 1080p+ 19.5:9 (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 / HDR10 / HLG / 10-bit color depth / 120 Hz refresh rate. The handset weighs 192 g and is built in a Slate form factor.
Performance
Powering the Sony Xperia 1 VI is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core, 4 nm (4LPE) / 1x 3.30 GHz Kryo Prime (ARM Cortex-X4-based) / 3x 3.20 GHz Kryo Gold (3× ARM Cortex-A720, 3× ARM Cortex-A720-based) / 2x 3.00 GHz Kryo Gold (2× ARM Cortex-A720, 2× ARM Cortex-A720-based) / 2x 2.30 GHz Kryo Silver (ARM Cortex-A520-based). Graphics are handled by Adreno 750. It ships with LPDDR5X RAM / 12 (XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72) / 16 (XQ-EC44; Japan only) of RAM. Storage options: Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0) / 256 (XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72) / 512 (XQ-EC44, XQ-EC54 in Scarlet).
Camera
The rear camera system on the Sony Xperia 1 VI: 4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240 fps. Front-facing camera: 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps.
Battery and charging
The Sony Xperia 1 VI packs a Non-removable Li-ion 5000 / USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging battery. Charging support: Fast Charging USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 5.4 / USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort) / NFC / GPS with Assisted GPS / Galileo / GLONASS / BeiDou. SIM configuration: nanoSIM, eSIM (XQ-EC44, XQ-EC54), / nanoSIM, nanoSIM (XQ-EC72).
Rating breakdown
Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).
Full specifications
NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Technology | |
LAUNCH | |
| Status | Available. Released 2024 |
BODY | |
| Dimensions | 162 mm H / 74 mm W / 8.2 mm D |
| Weight | 192 g |
| SIM | nanoSIM, eSIM (XQ-EC44, XQ-EC54), / nanoSIM, nanoSIM (XQ-EC72) |
| Build | Slate |
DISPLAY | |
| Type | 6.5 in 1080p+ 19.5:9 (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 / HDR10 / HLG / 10-bit color depth / 120 Hz refresh rate |
PLATFORM | |
| OS | Android 14 (Upgradable to Android 16) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 nm (4LPE) / 1x 3.30 GHz Kryo Prime (ARM Cortex-X4-based) / 3x 3.20 GHz Kryo Gold (3× ARM Cortex-A720, 3× ARM Cortex-A720-based) / 2x 3.00 GHz Kryo Gold (2× ARM Cortex-A720, 2× ARM Cortex-A720-based) / 2x 2.30 GHz Kryo Silver (ARM Cortex-A520-based) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
MEMORY | |
| Card slot | microSDXC, expandable up to 1 |
| Internal | Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0) / 256 (XQ-EC54, XQ-EC72) / 512 (XQ-EC44, XQ-EC54 in Scarlet) |
MAIN CAMERA | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Single | 4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240 fps |
SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Single | 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps |
SOUND | |
| Loudspeaker | Front Full-stage stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack / 4 Pole / Cirrus Logic Speaker Amp x2 / High-Resolution Audio / High-Resolution Audio Wireless / 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding / Dolby Atmos tuned by Sony Pictures and Sony Music / DSEE Ultimate / Stereo Recording / SBC / AAC / Qualcomm aptX / Qualcomm aptX HD / Qualcomm aptX adaptive / Qualcomm aptX TWS+ / LDAC |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 5.4 / USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort) / NFC / GPS with Assisted GPS / Galileo / GLONASS / BeiDou |
| Bluetooth | 5.x, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.x |
| NFC | Yes |
FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
| Charging | Fast Charging USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-ion 5000 / USB PD 3.1 30W Charging / Qi Wireless Charging |
MISC | |
| Models | Black Platinum Silver Khaki Green Scarlet |