Sony has released its flagship camera-centric smartphone this year, Sony Xperia 1 V. It is the successor of last year’s Sony Xperia 1 IV.
Sony Xperia 1 V has new improvements from last year and will excite Sony fans. The camera system makes it the contender for the best camera smartphones this year. Sony Xperia 1 V has the same body language and long body.
Let’s see what Sony’s flagship phone offers.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 165x71x8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 grams |
| Display size | 6.5 inches |
| Display type | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840X1644 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| IP rating | IP65 and IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (rear) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon® 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB (External SD card slot is available to increase memory up to 1TB) |
| Selfie camera | 12MP |
| Rear camera | 52MP main camera 12MP ultra-wide camera 12MP telephoto camera |
| Sim | Dual sims |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired Wireless Reverse wireless |
| Security | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass and colour spectrum Native Sony Alpha camera support |
| Colours | Black | Khaki green | Platinum silver |
| Price (expected) | Rs 210,000 (12/256GB) |
Design and display
Sony Xperia 1 V is similar in design to the previous year’s Sony Xperia 1 IV and continues the signature squared-off, tall and narrow design. The back is a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with a fine textured grip. The aluminium frame on the sides has a ribbed texture, which looks funky.
On the back, there is a triple camera setup with a similar design to the Xperia 1 V. The rear camera setup also includes a mic that is more directional and captures the sound when zoomed into a subject. The camera also has a dedicated two-step shutter button for easier camera operations.
The display on the front uses OLED with a resolution of 3840X1644 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio with a high pixel density of 643 pixels per inch. Additionally, Sony Xperia 1 V supports a smooth and responsive 120Hz refresh rate while HDR support with BT.2020 colour gamut enhances the visual experience.
Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection for its display, ensuring durability and safeguarding against potential damage caused by accidental drops.
Sony Xperia 1 V is equipped with IP65 and IP68 certifications, indicating its water and dust resistance capabilities. With this, it is safe against low-pressure water jet spray and can withstand immersion in water at depths exceeding 1 metre without being negatively affected.
Performance
It is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform, the latest from Qualcomm, which offers excellent performance and efficiency. The CPU configuration consists of an octa-core setup, including a Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A715 cores and two Cortex-A710 cores running at 2.8 GHz, as well as three Cortex-A510 cores operating at 2.0 GHz. For graphics processing, Sony Xperia 1 V utilises the Adreno 740 GPU and runs on Andriod 13 operating system.
Sony Xperia 1 V has one RAM option of 12GB, which is paired with one storage option of 256GB. Users can also extend the storage using a MicroSD card of up to 1TB.
Camera
Sony’s flagships are all about their camera. Sony Xperia 1 V has a triple-camera setup on the back, which includes a 52MP Sony ExmorT IMX 888 sensor. The sensor is a big improvement, which uses a stacked CMOS sensor with 2-layer transistor pixel technology. The remaining two cameras include a 12MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
Sony Xperia 1 V includes a lot of features, which excite camera enthusiasts. It has Photography Pro mode, with which you can access manual controls and settings for precise adjustments. The ZEISS quality lenses ensure exceptional image quality while the ZEISS coating reduces reflections and flare. The camera’s 120 fps readout speed captures fast-moving subjects with clarity, and the up to 30 fps AF/AE burst allows you to capture fast action moments accurately.
Sony Xperia 1 V also has continuous AF/AE calculation up to 60 times per second, ensuring continuous focus and exposure accuracy. Real-time eye AF for both humans and animals keeps the subject’s eyes in sharp focus. Other features include OS Photo 12, photo flash, photo light, hybrid zoom up to 15.6x, HDR photo, night shooting function, and creative look options.
Sony Xperia 1 V can shoot 4K videos at various frame rates, including 24, 25, 30, 60 and 120 fps. The device features Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye Object tracking, ensuring steady and shake-free videos even while in motion. Eye AF extends to video recording, enabling precise focus on the subject’s eyes for captivating video portraits. Creative look adds artistic filters and styles to your videos and HDR enhances the visual quality of your videos.
With 3-ConeTone, you have professional colour-grading options for a cinematic look. Sony Xperia 1 V also includes the product showcase setting for optimised focus on products and Video Pro Jive streaming for seamless live streaming. Additionally, the device supports external monitor live streaming, providing a larger display and enhanced monitoring capabilities.
Sony Xperia 1 V offers three distinct camera apps: Photo Pro, Video Pro, and Cinema Pro. In Photo Pro, the default camera app, you have access to features such as night view for improved low-light photography, manual controls for white balance and exposure compensation, bokeh mode, and various shooting settings conveniently placed next to the shutter release.
The pro mode within Photo Pro provides advanced options like the program, shutter priority, and manual modes, along with the ability to store pre-set settings.
Video Pro allows for granular exposure controls, additional frame rates, and live streaming on YouTube, offering direct uploads without the need for post-processing. The interface features a large viewfinder, controls for focus and zoom, and separate buttons for accessing shooting parameters and settings.
Cinema Pro in Sony Xperia 1 V unlocks a wide range of frame rates and resolutions, including 4K up to 120fps, with comprehensive control over shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and colour profiles. Sony Xperia 1 V also introduces features like rack focus and focus peaking. Overall, these three apps cater to different photography and videography needs, providing users with flexibility and creative control for capturing professional-quality content.
Sony Xperia 1 V’s camera is optimised from the expertise of the engineers who have developed the renowned Alpha 1 series cameras. These cameras are widely recognised for their exceptional autofocus technology. This collaboration and integration of professional camera technology into the smartphone offer an advanced photography experience with outstanding autofocus performance. You can control Alpha series cameras from the smartphone and use them as an external monitor and share your Alpha photos online within moments of shooting them.
The front camera on the Xperia 1 V includes a 12MP sensor, which can record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080P videos at 30 and 60fps. Sony Xperia 1 V includes features such as HDR, display flash, hand gestures, creative look and S-Cine tone for mobile.
Battery and others
Sony Xperia 1 V offers dual sim functionality along with support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connections and seamless device pairing. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery and charging can be done with 30W wired charging as well as wireless. It also features a reverse wireless charging option.
The sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, and colour spectrum sensor. Notably, the smartphone also boasts native support for Sony Alpha cameras, allowing photographers to seamlessly integrate its professional camera equipment with the device.
Sony Xperia 1 V is available in three colours: black, khaki green and platinum silver.
The price of Sony Xperia 1 V is expected to be around Rs 210,000 for the 12/256GB option in Nepal.
