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Sony Xperia 1 VI · Photo source

Sony · Xperia

Xperia 1 VI

Released June 2024

Sony's 2024 flagship moved to a wider 6.5-inch OLED screen while retaining the Xperia 1 line's optical zoom, camera shutter button, headphone jack and microSD slot.

Model history · 6 models, 2019–2024
  1. 2019Xperia 1Compare
  2. 2020Xperia 1 IICompare
  3. 2021Xperia 1 IIICompare
  4. 2022Xperia 1 IVCompare
  5. 2023Xperia 1 VCompare
  6. 2024Xperia 1 VI
Screen
6.5″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera
48 MP
Zoom
7.1×
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
192 g

What reviewers say

Stuff and Expert Reviews praise the longer battery life, more practical screen and versatile telephoto macro camera. Both find the phone expensive for its software support and say rivals make point-and-shoot photography easier. Stuff noted that the Pro Video mode was missing at launch; Expert Reviews found sustained performance limited by heat.

From stuff.tv and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.5″
Resolution
2340 × 1080
Sharpness
396 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Display type
FHD+ HDR OLED, 19.5:9
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rear
Display features
120 Hz; 240 Hz touch scanning; Creator mode; Powered by BRAVIA; Sunlight Vision

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB
Storage type
UFS storage; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 1.5 TB
Cooling
Vapour chamber

Cameras

Main camera
48 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
12 MP
Optical zoom
7.1×
Front camera
12 MP
Main camera
48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Telephoto camera
12 MP, continuous 85–170 mm, ƒ/2.3–3.5, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; telephoto macro to 4 cm
Front camera
12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Zoom
Continuous 85–170 mm optical telephoto (3.5–7.1× relative to the 24 mm main camera); up to 21.3× hybrid zoom
Video recording
4K HDR at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye
Camera features
Two-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF for people and animals; AF tracking with human pose estimation

Battery and charging

Battery
5,000 mAh
Wireless charging
Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail
Sony claims two days of typical use and over 36 hours of continuous video playback; Battery Care and STAMINA Mode
Wired charging
USB Power Delivery fast charging; Sony claims about 50% in 30 minutes; no charger included
Wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Charges other devices
Battery Share charges other Qi devices

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
192 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
Height × width
162 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green
Buttons
Two-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor
Water resistance detail
IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance
Biometrics
Fingerprint sensor
Speakers
Front-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 14
Software updates
Three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates (Sony)

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4 and LE Audio
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jack

Storage options

Storage
256 GB
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 85–170 mm continuous optical zoom and telephoto macro camera
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack, microSDXC slot and front-facing stereo speakers
  • Sony claims over 36 hours of continuous video playback

Cons

  • Full HD+ screen replaces the earlier line's 4K display
  • Three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates promised
  • No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SonyXperia 1 VII
6.5″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Elite12 GB256 GB48 MP7.1×5,000 mAh197 gJun 2025
SamsungGalaxy S24 Ultra
6.8″LTPO OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy12 GB256 GB – 1 TB200 MP5×5,000 mAh232 gJan 2024
OPPOFind X8 Pro
6.78″LTPO OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 940016 GB512 GB50 MP6×5,910 mAh215 gOct 2024

Previous model: Xperia 1 V. Newer model: Xperia 1 VII.

Sources

  1. sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-…
  2. sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-…
  3. sony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-latest-premium-smartphone-xperia-1-vi
  4. sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202405/24-0515
  5. sony.no/presscentre/media/album/26799
  6. sony.de/presscentre/media/album/26886

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