Sony Xperia 1 VI The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).
2024 · Upper-mid-range · Android 14 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.5" · 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 48 MP · Zeiss optics
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ 6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades
RAM
12GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
396 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Video
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
192g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support eSIM?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI supports eSIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI supports wireless charging (30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless).
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support fast charging?› Yes, up to 30W (30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless).
Is the Sony Xperia 1 VI waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 1 VI is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 1 VI SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 1 VI ship with?› The Sony Xperia 1 VI ships with Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 1 VI use?› The Sony Xperia 1 VI uses USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 1 VI supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VI support Bluetooth LE Audio?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 VI supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
