Sony Xperia 1 VII

Sony Xperia 1 VII
Also known as
Sony Xperia 1 Mark VII
DeveloperSony
ManufacturerSony Mobile
TypeSmartphone
Series
Sony Xperia
FamilyXperia 1 series
First released
4 June 2025 (2025-06-04)
PredecessorSony Xperia 1 VI
SuccessorSony Xperia 1 VIII
RelatedSony Xperia 10 VII
Slate
ColorsMoss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black
Dimensions162 mm (6.4 in) H
74 mm (2.9 in) W
8.2 mm (0.32 in) D
Weight197 g (6.9 oz)
Android 15 (Upgradable to Android 16)
Up to 4 major Android upgrades, 6 years of security patches
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPUOcta-core, 3 nm (3LPE)
2x4.6 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M
GPUAdreno 830
ModemQualcomm Snapdragon X80 5G
MemoryLPDDR5X RAM
12 GB
16 GB
StorageUniversal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0)
256 GB
512 GB
microSDXC, expandable up to 2 TB
SIMnanoSIM, eSIM
BatteryNon-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh
USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging
Qi Wireless Charging
ChargingFast Charging USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging
Qi Wireless Charging
Rear camera
  • 52 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor T IMX888/Lytia LYT-800), f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX650), f/2.3, 85 mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170 mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x/7.1x optical zoom, OIS
  • 50 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor IMX906), f/2.0, 104˚, 16 mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0 μm Dual Pixel PDAF
4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/ fps, Auto-framing, HDR
Front camera12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps, HDR
Display6.5 in (170 mm) LTPO FHD+ 19.5:9 (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
HDR10
HLG
10-bit color depth
120 Hz refresh rate
SoundFront Full-stage stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack
4 Pole
Cirrus Logic Speaker Amp x2
High-Resolution Audio
High-Resolution Audio Wireless
360 Reality Audio hardware decoding
Dolby Atmos tuned by Sony Pictures and Sony Music
DSEE Ultimate
Stereo Recording
SBC
AAC
Qualcomm aptX
Qualcomm aptX HD
Qualcomm aptX adaptive
Qualcomm aptX TWS+
LDAC
MediaGame Enhancer, Sony Pictures Core
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth 6.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort)
NFC
GPS with Assisted GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
BeiDou
Data inputsSensors:
IP65/IP68
Development status
Released
Made inChina
OtherNative Sony Alpha support
IP65/IP68 Water/dust resistant
PS5 Remote Play
DUALSENSE® Control compatibility
Game Enhancer
Websitehttps://www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m7

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.[1][2]

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.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

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.[9][10]

Software

The phone comes with Android 15, with up to 4 major Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates promised, up from its predecessor, which comes with 3 major Android upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates. It received the Android 16 update in September 2025. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Ivan. "Sony Xperia 1 VII brings Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, larger sensor for ultrawide camera". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  2. ↑ Peter. "Sony Xperia 1 VIII unveiled with larger 48MP telephoto sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  3. ↑ "Sony's new Xperia 1 VII borrows Hi-Fi sound tech from its Walkman". Engadget. May 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Sony's Xperia 1 VII Flagship Phone Is Here, But You Probably Can't Buy It". PCMAG. May 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Rox, Ricci (April 24, 2025). "Sony Xperia 1 VII: Comprehensive leak reveals improved telephoto camera and audio as well as specific launch info of the May-bound flagship". Notebookcheck.
  6. ↑ Preston, Dominic (May 13, 2025). "The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D". The Verge.
  7. ↑ Jamie Richards (May 13, 2025). "The new Sony Xperia 1 VII brings AI and camera upgrades to the photo-focused flagship phone". TechRadar.
  8. ↑ "Sony Xperia 1 VII Pre-Order Now Open in the UK: Shipping Starts June 4". fonescore. May 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ Kateliev, Preslav (2025-05-30). "Sony Xperia 1 VII review: great hardware..." PhoneArena. Archived from the original on 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-07-11. Despite its impressive hardware, the Xperia 1 VII didn't quite score as high as other flagships on our camera test. Common issues were inconsistent exposure, some visible sharpening artifacts, no HDR preview, and no super stabilization solutions for video (though there is an AI mode to follow subjects in action).
  10. ↑ Morgan-Freelander, Tom (2025-06-09). "The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the throwback flagship I didn't want to put down". Stuff. Retrieved 2025-07-11. It's still a great cameraphone overall, just a step behind the class best.
  11. ↑ Sagar. "Sony Xperia 1 VII receives Android 16 update". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
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