Sony Xperia 1 V Deals - August 2026
3 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £470.00.
Sony Xperia 1 V Black deals
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Spec scores
£700-£999 Phones · 80 phones
Performance
4.1
/5
Display
3.5
/5
Rear Camera
3
/5
Front Camera
2.8
/5
Battery
2.8
/5
Color
All
Black
Silver
Storage
All
256GB
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.
Sony Xperia 1 V SIM Free (2 deals)
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5G
Xperia 1 V 256GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£470.00
Grade B
5G
Xperia 1 V 256GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£649.00
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.
Expert Rating
3.6
(4 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
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 £1,200.00 |
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.
Sony Xperia 1 V Specifications
Spec Scores
£700-£999 Phones · 80 phones
- 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)
This phone
81%
Avg
75%
Best
100%
This phone
81%
Avg
49%
Best
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
This phone
70%
Avg
75%
Best
98%
This phone
70%
Avg
61%
Best
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
This phone
60%
Avg
56%
Best
90%
This phone
60%
Avg
41%
Best
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
This phone
55%
Avg
63%
Best
92%
This phone
55%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
This phone
56%
Avg
60%
Best
100%
This phone
56%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
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
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
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
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
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