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6.5" 4K HDR OLED
Snapdragon 865 5G
12MP Triple + 3D iToF
8MP Front Camera
8GB RAM + 256GB UFS
5G Sub-6
IP65/68
4000mAh + Qi Charging
USB-C 3.1, DisplayPort
Hi-Res Audio + LDAC
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers
3.5mm Audio Jack

Display

6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED (3840 x 1644)

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

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform

Android 10

Camera

Triple 12MP: 24mm f/1.7 wide, 70mm f/2.4 tele, 16mm f/2.2 ultrawide

3D iToF, ZEISS T*, Real-time Eye AF, 20fps AF/AE

Battery

4000 mAh (typical)

USB PD fast charging & Qi wireless charging

Connectivity

5G Sub6, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC

USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort output (4K/60fps)

Memory & Storage

8GB RAM

256GB UFS (regional); microSDXC up to 1TB

Sony introduced the Xperia 1 II as its 2020 flagship on February 24, 2020. US pre-sales began June 1, 2020, with devices shipping on July 24, 2020. In Thailand, pre-orders opened September 17, 2020 and retail availability began October 2, 2020. The recommended retail price in the US was US$1,199.99. Thailand launch pricing was 35,990 THB.

  • Announcement: February 24, 2020.
  • US pre-sales: June 1, 2020; US shipments: July 24, 2020.
  • Thailand pre-orders: September 17-30, 2020; retail: October 2, 2020.
  • Launch price: US$1,199.99 (US); ฿35,990 (Thailand).

The Xperia 1 II has a slim, bar-style body with a glass front and back protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and an aluminium frame. The official Sony Thailand support page lists dimensions of 166 x 72 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 181 g (6.4 oz per US specifications). It carries an IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning protection against low-pressure water jets and submersion.

  • Dimensions: 166 x 72 x 7.9 mm (6.5 x 2.8 x 0.3 in).
  • Weight: 181 g (6.4 oz).
  • Protection: IP65/68, Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
  • Colours (regional): Black, Purple (Thailand launch colours reported by Droidsans). Additional colours may be available in other markets.
  • Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted.

Sony equipped the Xperia 1 II with a 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display running at 3840 x 1644 resolution. Sony highlights Creator mode powered by CineAlta, DCI-P3 100% coverage, ITU-R BT.2020 colour space support, a D65 white point, 10-bit tonal gradation, and X1 for mobile image processing. Motion Blur Reduction is also present.

  • Size: 6.5 inches (diagonal).
  • Format: 21:9 CinemaWide.
  • Type: 4K HDR OLED.
  • Resolution: 3840 x 1644.
  • Key features: Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, BT.2020, 10-bit, Motion Blur Reduction.

The rear camera assembly is a triple-lens design with a 3D iToF sensor and ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating. Sony includes software derived from its Alpha camera line, enabling Real-time Eye AF (human and animal), up to 20fps burst with AF/AE tracking, and up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

Rear Camera Lenses:

  • 24mm Wide: 12MP, F1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS, 82° FOV.
  • 70mm Telephoto: 12MP, F2.4, 1/3.4-inch, 34° FOV, 3x optical zoom.
  • 16mm Ultrawide: 12MP, F2.2, 1/2.55-inch Exmor RS, 124° FOV.

Features:

  • ZEISS T* coating, OIS on wide and tele, RAW capture, up to 20fps AF/AE, Real-time Eye AF, 3D iToF, RGB-IR sensor.
  • Video: Cinematography Pro (powered by CineAlta), 4K HDR recording up to 60fps, slow motion at 120fps, Optical SteadyShot hybrid OIS/EIS, Intelligent Active Mode 5-axis stabilisation.

Front Camera:

  • 8MP, F2.0, 1/4-inch, 84° FOV, HDR, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter.

The Xperia 1 II is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform paired with 8GB of RAM. It launched with Android 10. The official Sony Help Guide later documents updates to Android 11 and Android 12, including related changes.

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (octa-core, 2.84 GHz max).
  • RAM: 8GB (LPDDR5).
  • Storage: 256GB UFS (Sony Thailand page); market-dependent. microSDXC expansion up to 1TB.
  • Operating System: Android 10 (launch); updated to Android 11 and 12 per Help Guide.

Beyond the core hardware, the Xperia 1 II includes several Sony-specific entertainment and productivity features.

  • Audio: 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, 360 Reality Audio with hardware decoding, DSEE Ultimate, true front stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm aptX HD.
  • Gaming: PS4 Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 controller support, Game Enhancer, Dynamic Vibration System.
  • Connectivity: Smart connectivity, Google Cast, NFC, DisplayPort output via USB-C (4K/60fps), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MIMO 2x2, Bluetooth 5.1.
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro, geomagnetic, light, proximity, RGB-IR.
  • Software features: Side Sense, split-screen mode, ambient display, Smart call handling.

Sony fitted the Xperia 1 II with a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. Charging is supported via USB Power Delivery and Qi wireless charging. The device includes battery care features.

  • Capacity: 4000 mAh (typical).
  • Wired charging: USB Power Delivery (USB-C 3.1).
  • Wireless charging: Qi standard.
  • Battery management: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode.

The Xperia 1 II supports a wide range of cellular and wireless standards. It uses a dual-SIM hybrid slot (Nano SIM + microSD or second SIM) on the Asia/Thailand model, while the US model is single SIM.

  • 2G GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900.
  • 3G UMTS/HSPA+: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19.
  • 4G LTE: Bands 1-5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38-41, 46, 66.
  • 5G (Sub6): Bands n1, n3, n28, n77, n78 (regional).
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (MIMO 2x2).
  • Bluetooth: 5.1 with A2DP, aptX HD, LDAC.
  • Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS.
  • Ports: USB-C 3.1 (DisplayPort output), 3.5mm audio jack.
  • Other: NFC, Smart connectivity, Google Cast.

The Xperia 1 II is Sony's 2020 flagship smartphone, blending a 4K HDR OLED cinema display, a professional-grade triple camera system with ZEISS optics and real-time eye autofocus, and a full set of multimedia features including Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and a 3.5mm jack. Its IP65/68 rating, wireless charging, and 5G connectivity round out a premium package, though storage and RAM configurations vary by market and the launch software is Android 10 with later updates available.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$1,199.99
— views Research contribution by specs.global