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SONY Xperia 1
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6.5" 21:9 4K HDR OLED
Snapdragon 855
6GB RAM / 128GB UFS
Triple 12MP Rear
8MP Front
3330mAh
IP65/68 & Gorilla Glass 6
Android 9 Pie
USB-C 3.1 (DisplayPort)
4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
microSDXC up to 512GB
J8110 / J8170 / J9110
SONY Xperia 1
6.5" 21:9 4K HDR OLED
3840 x 1644 resolution
X1 for mobile, Creator mode (CineAlta), DCI-P3 100%, BT.2020, 10-bit gradation
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
6GB RAM, 128GB UFS (global baseline)
Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 11 per guide)
Triple 12MP Rear Camera
26mm f/1.6 wide (OIS), 52mm f/2.4 tele (2x optical), 16mm f/2.4 ultrawide
Eye AF, 4K HDR video, 960fps super slow motion, Cinema Pro
3330 mAh Battery
USB Power Delivery fast charging (up to 50% in 30 min)
Smart Stamina, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care
4G LTE & Connectivity
Cat19 LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C 3.1, NFC, DisplayPort output, Google Cast
6GB RAM + 128GB UFS
microSDXC support up to 512GB
Nano SIM hybrid (dual-SIM global; regional single-SIM variants)
Timeline & Release Details
Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
Model Numbers: Official global Sony guide models: J8110, J8170, J9110. Japan carrier variants: SO-03L (NTT Docomo), SOV40 (au/Okinawa Cellular), 802SO (SoftBank). J9150 (Professional Edition) is separate.
Regional launch prices (source-backed):
- United States: US$949 / US$949.99 (retail launch July 12, 2019)
- Singapore: S$1,299 (available from August 29, 2019)
- Thailand: 31,990 THB (available Q3 2019 / August 2019)
Announced: February 25, 2019 at MWC
Regional retail availability cross-checks:
- UK: May 30, 2019
- Japan carriers: June 14, 2019
- US: July 12, 2019
- Singapore: August 29, 2019
- Thailand: August 2019
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 178 g (global variants); Japan carrier variants may differ
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP65/68
- Front and back glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Colours (regional): Black, Purple, Grey (Singapore); Black and Purple (US)
- Form Factor: Touchscreen bar with 21:9 aspect ratio
Display System
The Xperia 1 introduced the first 4K HDR OLED display in a smartphone, with a unique 21:9 CinemaWide aspect ratio. Sony’s X1 for mobile engine and Creator mode (co-developed with CineAlta) provide DCI-P3 100% coverage, BT.2020 support, and 10-bit tonal gradation.
- Type: 4K HDR OLED
- Size: 6.5 inches
- Resolution: 3840 x 1644 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9
- Key Features: X1 for mobile, Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020, Illuminant D65 white point, 10-bit gradation
Camera System
The triple camera setup combines lenses that cover 16mm, 26mm, and 52mm focal lengths, with optical image stabilization on the wide and telephoto lenses. Eye AF and 10fps burst with AF/AE tracking are standout features inherited from Sony’s Alpha camera line.
- Rear Camera 1 (Wide): 12MP, 26mm, f/1.6, 1/2.6" Exmor RS, OIS
- Rear Camera 2 (Telephoto): 12MP, 52mm, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 2x optical zoom, OIS
- Rear Camera 3 (Ultrawide): 12MP, 16mm, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 130° field of view
- Photography Features: Eye AF, RAW noise reduction, Bokeh, 3D Creator, Dual Photo Diode, up to 10fps AF/AE
- Video: 4K HDR recording (Cinema Pro), 960fps super slow motion (FHD/HD), Optical SteadyShot hybrid OIS/EIS
- Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 84° field of view, SteadyShot, Bokeh, display flash
Platform & Software
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB UFS (global baseline); Japan carrier variants listed with 64GB
- External Storage: microSDXC support up to 512GB
- Operating System: Android 9 Pie (launch); official guide includes updates to Android 10 and Android 11
- Software Features: Smart Stamina, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, PS4 Remote Play, Game Enhancer, Dynamic Vibration System, 21:9 multi-window
Key Features & AI
- Display Innovation: First 21:9 4K HDR OLED, Creator mode for professional-grade colour accuracy
- Camera Intelligence: Eye AF, up to 10fps AF/AE tracking, Cinema Pro for 4K HDR video
- Audio & Gaming: Dolby Atmos tuned with Sony Pictures, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, DSEE HX, aptX HD, PS4 Remote Play
- Durability: IP65/68 water resistance, Gorilla Glass 6 front and back
- Connectivity: USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort output (up to 4K 60fps), Google Cast, NFC
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: 3330 mAh (typical)
- Charging: USB Power Delivery (up to 50% in 30 minutes with optional fast charger UCH32)
- Battery Management: Smart Stamina, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care
- Wireless Charging: Not supported (per official specifications)
Connectivity & Sensors
- Cellular: 4G LTE (Cat19/Cat13) - no 5G support
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth: 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD
- USB: USB-C 3.1 (supporting DisplayPort output, video up to 4K 60fps)
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- Other: NFC, Google Cast, 1seg and Mobile FeliCa (Japan carrier variants)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, eCompass, fingerprint, gyroscope, Hall, magnetometer, proximity, RGBC-IR, step counter/detector
SONY Xperia 1 - Summary
The SONY Xperia 1 (2019) remains a distinctive flagship that prioritized display and camera innovation. Its 21:9 4K HDR OLED screen and triple-camera system with professional video tools set it apart. While the 3330mAh battery and lack of 5G are dated by current standards, the build quality, IP65/68 rating, and media features still hold appeal for creative users and Sony enthusiasts.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$949 |