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Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1
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7.8/10
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The Sony Xperia 1 currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 35 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.84 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.84 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
12+ MP, f/1.6
Camera
Camera
12+ MP, f/1.6
3300 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


DxOMark
DxOMark

The Xperia 1 comes with a few pretty unique movie features, including a 21:9 aspect ratio, 24fps recording, and color management presets, which were not assessed under our test protocol. If you think those features could help lift your mobile videography to the next level, the Xperia 1 might well be...

- Lars Rehm, DxOMark
DxOMark
DxOMark

Sony has clearly invested a lot in the Xperia 1’s audio feature set. Unfortunately, that investment doesn’t shine through when using the device to play music or movies through its speakers at the default settings. (Users should definitely experiment with enabling the phone’s Dolby Atmos functionalit...

- David Cardinal, DxOMark
Techgoondu
Techgoondu

Sony has delivered a competent device with good hardware and a software interface that is generally a joy to use. Still, the Xperia 1’s camera system does not stand out in a hyper-competitive playing field, with some players ironically using Sony’s own sensors to better effect.

- Esmond Xu, Techgoondu
DxOMark
DxOMark

The Sony Xperia 1’s image quality performance is surprisingly on par only with older or less expensive smartphones, demonstrating that camera software must be also be carefully tuned in order to optimize hardware performance and successfully compete in the high-end smartphone market.

- Lars Rehm, DxOMark
DxOMark
DxOMark

Sony has done a great job with the focus system for the Xperia 1 selfie camera. It delivers nice sharp images in a wide range of situations and gets all the faces in a group in focus. This would make it a good choice for travel and vacations when you may wish to shoot selfies in front of key destina...

- Angela Nicholson, DxOMark


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Sony backs up the Xperia 1 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.5"

The Sony Xperia 1's screen size is 6.5 inches with 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.84 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (14 nm) Octa-core 2.84 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 11) operating system (OS).

Camera
12+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 12+ MP, f/1.6 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64/128 GB

Internal memory is 64/128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3300mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3300 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 1488 minutes, 537 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Xperia 1 Specs

Overview
Release Date July 12, 2019
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 11)

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Processor Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (14 nm) Octa-core 2.84 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128 GB
RAM 6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.12 W/kg
Body: 0.95 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX HD, LDAC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
12+ Megapixels, f/1.6
Zoom
2x optical, 5x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (12 MP, F2.4, 135° wide-angle), 3rd camera feature (12 MP, F2.4), HDR, Slow-motion recording
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0, HDR
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology OLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1644 x 3840 pixels
Pixel Density 643 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3300 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 670 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 537 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1488 minutes
Standby Time Up to 23.75 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Glass
Colors Purple, Black, Gray, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.5 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm (6.5 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 180 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating IP 68
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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