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Mint
13-05-2025
- Mint
Sony Xperia 1 VII launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite: Pre-orders, price, features and more
Sony has introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, in European. The Xperia 1 VII is now available for pre-order across Europe and comes in three colour options: Moss Green, Orchid Purple, and Slate Black. Sony has priced the Xperia 1 VII at GBP 1,399, which roughly converts to ₹ 1,56,700. The Xperia 1 VII is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Users looking for more space can expand the storage up to 2TB via a microSD card. The handset runs on Android 15 out of the box, and Sony has promised four major Android updates along with six years of security updates. At the front, the phone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Sony's Bravia technology for enhanced picture clarity. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 offers protection for the front display, while the rear panel also features Gorilla Glass, adding to the device's durability. The phone has an IPX5 and IPX8 rating for water resistance, along with IP6X certification for dust protection. One of the key highlights of the Xperia 1 VII is its triple rear camera setup. The system includes a 48MP primary Sony Exmor T sensor (1/1.3-inch) with a 24mm focal length, a 12MP Exmor RS sensor featuring an optical zoom range of 85mm to 170mm, and a 48MP Exmor RS ultrawide sensor (1/1.56-inch) with a 16mm focal length. This ultrawide sensor is a major upgrade from the 12MP sensor found on its predecessor, the Xperia 1 VI. The camera unit, backed by Sony's Alpha camera technology, offers features such as 30fps burst shooting with autofocus and auto exposure, as well as 4K HDR video recording at 120fps. On the front, the phone is equipped with a 12MP selfie camera. In addition to its imaging capabilities, the Xperia 1 VII is designed to appeal to audio enthusiasts. It includes components from Sony's iconic Walkman series and features stereo speakers. The device supports LDAC, DSEE, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, delivering an immersive audio experience. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also present, catering to users who prefer wired audio connections. Gaming also receives special attention with features like Game Enhancer, FPS Optimiser, Remote Play compatibility, and a 240Hz touch scanning rate. These additions are aimed at enhancing the gaming experience with improved responsiveness and smoother performance. The Xperia 1 VII is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging via a USB Type-C port. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, GPS/AGPS, and GLONASS. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also available for biometric security.
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business Standard
Xperia 1 VII: Sony combines Walkman, TV, and camera tech in one smartphone
Sony Xperia 1 VII is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. According to the company, the smartphone integrates Xperia intelligence to enhance audio-visual experience and image creation New Delhi Japanese electronics maker Sony has launched its flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, in its home country on May 13. The smartphone combines Sony Walkman, TV, and camera technology in one. According to the company, the smartphone integrates Xperia intelligence to enhance audio-visual experience and image creation, similar to its Bravia line of smart televisions and high-end camera system. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, sports a 48MP ultra-wide angle camera, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. Historically, Sony launches smartphones only in select markets outside Japan, and the Xperia 1 VII is expect to follow the suit The smartphone is offered in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage and 16GB + 512GB storage configurations. Colour options for the smartphone includes Moss Green, Orchid Purple and Slate Black. Sony Xperia 1 VII: Details The Sony Xperia 1 VII sports a 6.5-inch OLED Full HD+ display with up to 120 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm snapdragon 8 Elite system-on-chip (SoC) combined with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512 GB internal storage which is expandable up to 2 TB through microSD. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For the camera system, the Xperia 1 VII features a 48MP ultra-wide lens with a bigger sensor than the previous model. It features a 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS sensor underneath which it said is 2.1x larger than the one on the previous generation model. The 48MP primary camera with 1/1.35-inch Exmor T sensor and the 12MP telephoto with a 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor remain unchanged. At the front, there is a 12MP camera lens for selfies, video calls and more For audio it gets AI-based DSEE Ultimate upscaling, along with support for Hi-Res, LDAC and Dolby Atmos format. The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a 3.5mm audio jack and Full-Stage stereo speakers for audio output. The smartphone packs a 5000 mAh battery which supports 30W wired charging. It ships with Android 15 out of the box and the company promises at least four generations of OS version updates, and six years of security updates. The smartphone has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and is rated IPX5, IPX8 for water resistance and IP6X for dust protection. Sony Xperia 1 VII: Specifications Display: 6.5-inch OLED Full HD+ ,120 Hz refresh rate (1-120Hz), 2600nits peak brightness Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM: 12GB / 16GB Storage: 256GB / 512GB Rear camera: 48MP primary + 12MP ultra-wide + 12MP Telephoto Front camera: 12MP Battery: 5000mAh Charging: 30W wired charging and wireless charging
