Sony Xperia 1
The Sony Xperia 1 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.5" · 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Color spectrum sensor
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Razor-sharp 643 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,330 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, February 25. Released 2019, May 30
Also Known As
Previously known as Sony Xperia XZ4
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
643 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Video
4K@24/25/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,330 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3330 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
178g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Gray, Purple, White
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia 1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia 1 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, PD2.0).
The Sony Xperia 1 is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia 1 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Sony Xperia 1 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia 1 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11.
The Sony Xperia 1 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The Sony Xperia 1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia 1 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
