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Performance 4.1 /5 Very Good

Display 3.5 /5 Very Good

Rear Camera 3 /5 Good

Front Camera 2.8 /5 Good

Battery 2.8 /5 Good

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Photographers and videographers who want manual camera control, a 4K 21:9 screen, a headphone jack and expandable storage in one phone, and who accept slow charging in exchange.

Stacked Exmor T main sensor is far larger than the previous generation's, lifting low-light and dynamic range performance
Photography Pro and Videography Pro give genuine manual control for people who already shoot with a camera
6.5-inch 4K OLED in 21:9 is one of the best phone screens for films and video framing

Sony Xperia 1 V

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About the Sony Xperia 1 V

The Xperia 1 V is a specialist phone that makes no attempt to be mainstream, and that is precisely why people buy it. Sony fitted a new stacked Exmor T main sensor that is far larger than the one in the previous generation, and the difference shows in low light and in dynamic range rather than in megapixel counts. The Photography Pro and Videography Pro apps hand over manual control in a way no other phone does, which suits anyone who already shoots with a proper camera and wants the same logic in their pocket. The 6.5-inch 4K OLED in a 21:9 shape is superb for films and for framing video, though the tall, narrow body is divisive and the phone is noticeably long in a pocket. Sony also kept the things enthusiasts care about that everyone else dropped: a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD slot and a dedicated shutter button, alongside IP65/IP68 protection. Battery life is a genuine strength, while charging at 30W is slower than most rivals. Software support has run to Android 15, so its remaining update life is limited.

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3.6

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Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xperia 1 VI - Key Differences

Feature	Sony Xperia 1 V	Sony Xperia 1 VI
Display	6.5-inch 4K OLED, 3840 x 1644, 21:9, 120Hz	6.5-inch OLED, 2340 x 1080, 19.5:9, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Telephoto camera	12MP, continuous optical zoom 85-125mm (3.5x-5.2x)	12MP, continuous optical zoom 85-170mm (3.5x-7.1x)
Dimensions	165 x 71 x 8.2 mm	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	192 g
SIM-free price	Not available	From £999.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sony Xperia 1 V worth buying?

It is worth buying if you specifically want Sony's manual camera controls, a 4K 21:9 display, a headphone jack and a microSD slot in one phone, because almost nothing else combines them. It is less compelling as a general-purpose flagship: charging is slow at 30W and it has already been updated to Android 15, so major update life is limited. Enthusiasts will forgive that; most buyers will not need to.

Is the Sony Xperia 1 V camera good?

Yes, particularly in the hands of someone who shoots manually. The 48MP main camera uses a stacked Exmor T sensor that is substantially larger than the Xperia 1 IV's 12MP unit, which improves low-light detail and dynamic range. It is joined by 12MP ultrawide and 12MP telephoto lenses, with the telephoto offering continuous optical zoom between 85mm and 125mm.

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

Yes to both, which is a large part of its appeal. The 3.5mm jack supports wired headphones directly, and the microSDXC slot accepts cards up to 1TB on top of the 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. It also has a dedicated two-stage shutter button.

Is the Sony Xperia 1 V waterproof?

It carries IP65 and IP68 ratings, covering both dust ingress and water jets as well as immersion. That means rain, spray and brief submersion are not a problem, though liquid damage is typically excluded from warranty cover.

How long does the Sony Xperia 1 V battery last?

The 5,000mAh battery is one of the phone's strong points and comfortably handles a full day, including heavy camera use. Charging is 30W over USB Power Delivery with Qi wireless charging supported, which is slower than most rivals of the same era.

Should I get the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xperia 1 VI?

The Xperia 1 VI drops the 4K panel for a brighter 1080p 19.5:9 display, which makes it easier to hold and better on battery but less of a showcase for films. It also moves to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and extends the telephoto zoom range to 170mm. Choose the Xperia 1 V if the 4K CinemaWide screen is the reason you want a Sony.

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Sony Xperia 1 V Specifications

Spec Scores

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

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81%

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74%

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81%

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49%

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100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.5 inches
1644 x 3840 pixels
OLED, 120Hz

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70%

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76%

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97%

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70%

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61%

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98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
48 MP main camera
4K video recording

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60%

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55%

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90%

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41%

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98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

12 MP front camera
4K selfie video

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62%

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92%

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Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

5,000 mAh
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min

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56%

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Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

165 x 71 x 8.3

Weight

187 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Operating System

Android 13, up to Android 15

Colours

Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver

Radio

Body

Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

4K@24/25/30/60/120fs HDR, 1080@30/60/120fs; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Third Camera

48 , f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 , f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS 12 , f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

12 , f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60fs, 5-axis gyro-EIS

Display

Type

OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

GPU

Adreno 740

CPU

Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Battery

5000

Charging

30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass