| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $500.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2019, February 25. Released 2019, May 30 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 178 g (6.28 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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| Features | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | Type | OLED, HDR BT.2020 |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Features |
Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases Triluminos display X-Reality Engine |
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| Platform | OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | Triple |
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Features |
Hi-Res audio Dynamic vibration system |
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| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 3330 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Gray, Purple, White |
| Models | J8110, J8170, J9110, J9150, SOV40, SO-03L | |
| Price | About 500 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) GeekBench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 665 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | -26.7 LUFS (Good) | |
| Audio quality | Noise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -85.2dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 79h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Sony Xperia 1
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Sony Xperia 1 presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive AMOLED measuring 6.5 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 12MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated optical zoom versatility—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 3330mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Sony Xperia 1 proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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