The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a flagship smartphone announced by Sony on May 13, 2025. It features a 6.5-inch LTPO 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. It was succeeded by the Xperia 1 VIII on 13 May 2026, exactly 1 year after the Xperia 1 VII was unveiled.
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 256GB of internal storage, paired with 12GB 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.
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. The main camera and telephoto camera remain identical to the Xperia 1 VI. 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.
Software The phone comes with Android 15, with up to 4 major Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates promised. It received Android 16 update in September 2025.
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