The Sony Xperia 1 VII has officially arrived, maintaining a design that closely resembles its predecessor while introducing some exciting new features. This smartphone comes in two fresh colors, Moss Green and Orchid Purple, making it easier for users to distinguish it from the previous model. Despite its familiar blueprint, the Xperia 1 VII brings significant enhancements that elevate its performance and user experience.
The Xperia 1 VII features a stunning 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels, ensuring vibrant visuals through its Bravia 120Hz OLED panel. While the size of the display remains unchanged, this model offers a 20% increase in brightness compared to its predecessor, delivering an exceptional viewing experience. Additionally, the device is equipped with a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W charging, promising a remarkable two days of battery life, including up to 36 hours of continuous video playback.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the advanced triple camera system on the back of the Xperia 1 VII. The main shooter retains the impressive 24mm f/1.9 wide angle camera with a 1/1.35-inch Exmor T sensor, along with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). The telephoto lens boasts an 85mm-170mm f/2.3-f3.5 configuration, allowing for versatile shooting options, including telemacro capabilities with a minimum focusing distance of 4cm at 120mm.
What's new this year is the ultrawide camera, which features a 16mm lens with a brighter f/2.0 aperture and a larger 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS sensor, offering improved light capture and detail in your images. The camera system is enhanced with AI-infused features, such as real-time eye autofocus for both humans and animals, AI subject recognition, and AI white balance and exposure adjustments. Additionally, Ultra HDR support ensures your photos look stunning on any compatible HDR display.
Continuing the legacy of high-quality audio, the Xperia 1 VII includes a 3.5mm audio jack which now utilizes a higher-quality solder with gold to minimize transmission loss. The device is also equipped with a premium-grade Audio Integrated Circuit for superior sound quality. For users who need additional storage, the built-in microSD card slot allows for significant expansion beyond the standard 256GB storage.
On the connectivity front, the Xperia 1 VII is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, accompanied by 12GB of RAM. The device supports Wi-Fi 7 and boasts twice the Bluetooth transmission throughput compared to the Xperia 1 VI, ensuring seamless connectivity.
The Xperia 1 VII is designed for durability, featuring IP68 water and dust resistance, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back. It ships with Android 15 out of the box, with Sony promising at least four OS version updates and six years of security fixes, ensuring the device remains secure and up-to-date for years to come.
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is available in three sleek colors: Slate Black, Moss Green, and Orchid Purple. It comes in a single configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, with a starting price of €1,499. The phone is set to start shipping in June, making it a strong contender in the premium smartphone market.
