SONY Xperia 1 V

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6.5" 4K HDR OLED
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
52 MP Exmor T Wide
12 MP Telephoto 85-125 mm
12 MP Ultra-Wide 16 mm
12 GB RAM / 256 GB
5000 mAh
USB-C 3.2 + DP
3.5 mm + LDAC
5G NSA/SA
IPX5/IPX8 + IP6X
Wi-Fi 6E

Display

6.5" 21:9 4K HDR OLED (3840 x 1644)

120 Hz refresh rate / 240 Hz blur reduction

Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, 10-bit

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform

Android 13

2 OS upgrades / 3 years security updates

Camera System

Wide: 52 MP Exmor T, F1.9, 24 mm, OIS

Telephoto: 12 MP, 85-125 mm, F2.3-F2.8, OIS

Ultra-wide: 12 MP, 16 mm, F2.2, 123° FoV

Front: 12 MP, F2.0, 24 mm

Battery & Charging

5000 mAh (typical)

USB Power Delivery fast charge

Qi wireless charging, Battery Share

Connectivity

5G NSA/SA (wide band support)

Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE

USB-C 3.2 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort 4K/60

Memory & Storage

12 GB RAM

256 GB UFS internal

microSDXC up to 1 TB

Dual SIM (nanoSIM + nanoSIM / eSIM on XQ-DQ54)

The Sony Xperia 1 V was officially introduced in May 2023 as the fifth-generation Xperia 1 flagship. Sony Electronics announced the phone on May 11, 2023, opened US pre-orders the same day, and began shipping to first US customers on July 28, 2023.

  • Announcement: May 11, 2023
  • US pre-order start: May 11, 2023
  • US first deliveries: July 28, 2023
  • Launch price (US): Approximately US$1399.99 (unlocked, black)
  • Pre-order bonus: Limited-time LinkBuds true wireless earbuds (US only)
  • Colour options: Black, Khaki Green (Khaki Green exclusive to electronics.sony.com); Japan market adds Platinum Silver

Regional Model Mapping

  • XQ-DQ54: Europe (with eSIM capability)
  • XQ-DQ62: United States
  • XQ-DQ72: Asia Pacific
  • XQ-DQ44: Japan (SIM-free, 16 GB RAM / 512 GB storage)
  • SO-51D: NTT Docomo Japan
  • SOG10: au / Okinawa Cellular Japan
  • A301SO: SoftBank Japan Gaming Edition

The Xperia 1 V features a tall, narrow form factor with a glass-and-metal construction, retaining the 21:9 aspect ratio that characterises Sony's Xperia 1 series.

  • Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm
  • Weight: 187 g (Sony Singapore) / 6.6 oz (Sony USA)
  • Front glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Rear glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Water resistance: IPX5/IPX8 (water resistant)
  • Dust resistance: IP6X (dust proof)
  • Colours: Black, Khaki Green (US); Platinum Silver (Japan)
  • Materials: Plastic-free individual package; SORPLAS recycled plastic used in internal and external parts

Sony equips the Xperia 1 V with a high-resolution OLED panel that supports creative workflows and HDR content, rated at 4K with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

  • Size: 6.5 inches (diagonal)
  • Aspect ratio: 21:9
  • Resolution: 3840 x 1644 (4K HDR OLED)
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
  • Motion blur reduction: 240 Hz
  • Touch scanning rate: 240 Hz
  • Colour performance: Creator mode powered by CineAlta, DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020 / Rec.2020, Illuminant D65 white point, 10-bit tonal gradation
  • Image enhancement: X1 for mobile

The Xperia 1 V introduces Sony's new 2-layer transistor pixel stacked CMOS sensor (Exmor T for mobile) on the 24 mm wide camera, promising improved light sensitivity and dynamic range. The telephoto lens offers optical zoom from 85 mm to 125 mm.

Rear Camera Cluster:

  • Wide (24 mm): 52 MP full / 48 MP effective / 12 MP still capture; 1/1.35" Exmor T; F1.9; 2.24 µm pixel pitch (12 MP binning); OIS; 84° FoV
  • Telephoto (85-125 mm): 12 MP; 1/3.5" Exmor RS; F2.3 at 85 mm to F2.8 at 125 mm; 1.0 µm pixel pitch; OIS; 28° (85 mm) to 20° (125 mm) FoV
  • Ultra-wide (16 mm): 12 MP; 1/2.5" Exmor RS; F2.2; 1.4 µm pixel pitch; 123° FoV
  • ZEISS optics: ZEISS quality lenses with T* coating
  • Burst: Up to 30 fps AF/AE continuous shooting; up to 60 fps continuous AF/AE calculation
  • Eye AF: Real-time Eye AF for human and animal subjects; Real-time Tracking
  • Hybrid zoom: 15.6x based on 24 mm wide; AI Super Resolution Zoom
  • Video: 4K HDR up to 120 fps; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye; S-Cinetone for mobile; Product Showcase Setting; Video Pro live streaming; external monitor live streaming
  • Rear microphone: Voice-priority microphone near rear camera

Front Camera:

  • Resolution: 12 MP; 1/2.9" Exmor RS; F2.0; 24 mm; 83° FoV
  • Features: HDR photo, display flash, hand gesture, Creative look, S-Cinetone for mobile

The Xperia 1 V runs Android 13 out of the box, powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform. Sony's software policy is more conservative than some competitors.

  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
  • Operating system: Android 13
  • OS upgrade commitment: 2 OS upgrades (to Android 15 expected)
  • Security update period: 3 years
  • Pre-installed apps: Photography Pro, Video Pro, Cinema Pro, Music Pro

Sony bundles several proprietary camera and audio technologies, along with AI-driven enhancements for zoom, recording, and battery care.

  • AI Super Resolution Zoom: Enhances telephoto digital zoom output
  • Real-time Eye AF / Tracking: Driven by AI for human and animal subjects
  • S-Cinetone for mobile: Cinema-grade colour science from Sony's VENICE camera
  • Creative Look colour presets: Real-time colour grading presets
  • Product Showcase Setting: Vlogger-friendly autofocus prioritisation for products
  • Voice-priority microphone: Reduces background noise by prioritising the rear camera microphone
  • Battery Care / Xperia Adaptive Charging: AI-based charging to limit battery wear
  • STAMINA Mode: Battery saving through power management
  • Battery health target: Sony simulates 80% or more capacity after 3 years using adaptive charging

The Xperia 1 V includes a high-capacity battery and supports multiple charging methods, including fast wired and wireless charging.

  • Capacity: 5000 mAh (typical)
  • Wired charging: USB Power Delivery fast charge
  • Quick charge: 30 minutes to approximately 50% (with PD adapter)
  • Wireless charging: Qi compatible
  • Reverse wireless charging: Battery Share function
  • Battery longevity: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
  • Continuous video playback: Approximately 20 hours under Sony test conditions

The Xperia 1 V offers a comprehensive set of modern wireless standards while retaining a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB-C with DisplayPort output.

  • Cellular: 5G NR (Sub-6) NSA/SA with wide band support; 4G LTE; 3G; 2G
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E)
  • Bluetooth: 5.3 with LE Audio, LDAC, aptX Adaptive
  • USB: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), DisplayPort output (4K/60 fps)
  • Audio jack: 3.5 mm stereo
  • Audio features: Hi-Resolution Audio (wired + wireless LDAC), 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate
  • Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Sensors: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)

The SONY Xperia 1 V is a 2023 flagship that combines a unique 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display with a groundbreaking Exmor T wide camera sensor, versatile triple-lens photography, and a full set of wired/wireless connectivity options including a 3.5 mm jack and microSD expansion. Its IPX5/IPX8 durability, 5000 mAh battery, and wireless charging make it a well-rounded premium device, though its 2-OS-upgrade promise and unlocked-only US distribution may factor into purchasing decisions.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$1,399.99
— views Research contribution by specs.global