Sony Xperia 1 VII

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Also known as	Sony Xperia 1 Mark VII
Developer	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony Mobile
Type	Smartphone
Series	Sony Xperia
Family	Xperia 1 series
First released	4 June 2025;53 days ago (2025-06-04)
Predecessor	Sony Xperia 1 VI
Form factor	Slate
Colors	Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black
Dimensions	162 mm (6.4 in) H 74 mm (2.9 in) W 8.2 mm (0.32 in) D
Weight	192 g (6.8 oz)
Operating system	Android 15 (up to 4 major Android upgrades)
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU	Octa-core, 3 nm (3LPE) 2x 3.30 GHz Kryo Prime (ARM Cortex-X4-based) 3x 3.20 GHz Kryo Gold (3× ARM Cortex-A720, 3× ARM Cortex-A720-based) 2x 3.00 GHz Kryo Gold (2× ARM Cortex-A720, 2× ARM Cortex-A720-based) 2x 2.30 GHz Kryo Silver (ARM Cortex-A520-based)
GPU	Adreno 830
Modem	Qualcomm Snapdgraon X85 5G
Memory	LPDDR5X RAM 12 GB
Storage	Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0) 256 GB 512 GB
Removable storage	microSDXC [ broken anchor ], expandable up to 2 TB
SIM	nanoSIM, eSIM
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging Qi Wireless Charging
Charging	Fast Charging USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging Qi Wireless Charging
Rear camera	52 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor T IMX888/Lytia LYT-800), f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX650), f/2.3, 85 mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170 mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x/7.1x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor), f/2.0, 104˚, 16 mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF 4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240 fps
Front camera	12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps
Display	6.5 in (170 mm) 1080p+ [19.5:9 aspect ratio19.5:9]] (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density Gorilla Glass Victus 2 HDR10 HLG 10-bit color depth 120 Hz refresh rate
Sound	Front Full-stage stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Pole Cirrus Logic Speaker Amp x2 High-Resolution Audio High-Resolution Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding Dolby Atmos tuned by Sony Pictures and Sony Music DSEE Ultimate Stereo Recording SBC AAC Qualcomm aptX Qualcomm aptX HD Qualcomm aptX adaptive Qualcomm aptX TWS+ LDAC
Media	Game Enhancer, Sony Pictures Core
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.4 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort) NFC GPS with Assisted GPS Galileo GLONASS BeiDou
Data inputs	Sensors: Accelerometer Barometer Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted, always on) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Water resistance	IP65/IP68
Development status	Released
Other	Native Sony Alpha support IP65/IP68 Water/dust resistant PS5 Remote Play DUALSENSE® Control compatibility Game Enhancer

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a flagship smartphone announced by Sony on May 13, 2025. It features a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The phone includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports expandable storage via a microSD card slot.

Hardware

The audio capabilities of the Xperia 1 VII have been enhanced with high-end components from Sony's Walkman audio players, including higher quality solder in the headphone jack and support for AI-based DSEE Ultimate upscaling, Hi-Res, LDAC, and Dolby Atmos formats. The stereo speakers have also received a bass boost for improved sound quality. The Xperia 1 VII is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and offers 512 GB of internal storage, paired with 12 GB of RAM. The display technology includes adaptive brightness that adjusts based on light sensors on both the front and back of the device. The device supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, ensuring faster and more stable internet performance for streaming and gaming. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Camera

One of the key improvements in the Xperia 1 VII is its camera system, which includes an AI-based auto-framing mode for video recording and a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens with a sensor twice as large as the previous model. The ultrawide lens is designed to perform better in low light conditions, offering a richer and clearer resolution.

Smartphone reviews have generally praised the camera and image quality of Sony Xperia 1 VII. The reviews conclude that the camera is very good, but not on par with the very best. ^{[7] [8]}

Software

The phone comes with Android 15, with up to 4 major Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates promised.

References

1. "Sony's new Xperia 1 VII borrows Hi-Fi sound tech from its Walkman". Engadget. May 13, 2025.
2. "Sony's Xperia 1 VII Flagship Phone Is Here, But You Probably Can't Buy It". PCMAG. May 13, 2025.
3. Rox, Ricci (April 24, 2025). "Sony Xperia 1 VII: Comprehensive leak reveals improved telephoto camera and audio as well as specific launch info of the May-bound flagship". Notebookcheck.
4. Preston, Dominic (May 13, 2025). "The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D". The Verge.
5. Jamie Richards (May 13, 2025). "The new Sony Xperia 1 VII brings AI and camera upgrades to the photo-focused flagship phone". TechRadar.
6. "Sony Xperia 1 VII Pre-Order Now Open in the UK: Shipping Starts June 4". fonescore. May 13, 2025.
7. Kateliev, Preslav (2025-05-30). "Sony Xperia 1 VII review: great hardware..." PhoneArena. Archived from the original on 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-07-11. Despite its impressive hardware, the Xperia 1 VII didn't quite score as high as other flagships on our camera test. Common issues were inconsistent exposure, some visible sharpening artifacts, no HDR preview, and no super stabilization solutions for video (though there is an AI mode to follow subjects in action).
8. Morgan-Freelander, Tom (2025-06-09). "The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the throwback flagship I didn't want to put down". Stuff. Retrieved 2025-07-11. It's still a great cameraphone overall, just a step behind the class best.

External links

• Official website