Glass with functional tactile design

With their stylish matte finish, the materials used on the Xperia 1 V combine aesthetic appeal with impeccable real-world performance. The specially textured surface helps ensure a good grip, whether you're taking a photo or browsing the internet and using apps. Hardened glass in a frosted finish features minute convex shapes on its textured surface, making it more resistant to fingerprints and scratches.

Authentic camera look and feel

With each lens clearly defined, the solid-looking metal camera housing on the rear of the Xperia 1 V gives it a robust, high-quality feel reminiscent of Sony's Full-frame Alpha cameras.

Premium styling with a practical side

An array of stylish yet functional design elements also includes a shutter button for easy shooting, along with V-shaped grooves carved into the phone's metal frame to maximise grip. 

A choice of colours

The Xperia 1 V comes in a choice of colours to suit your style: Black, Platinum Silver and Khaki Green.

Next-generation sensor captures more light than ever

Developed by Sony, the all-new Exmor T for mobile sensor on the Xperia 1 V, together with AI processing, contributes to image quality that's twice as good as its predecessor in low light. It also enables exceptional colour expression.

Innovative sensor meets advanced processing

The new sensor is supported by the latest computational processing to reduce noise and enhance dynamic range in low-light situations, with impressive results never seen before on a smartphone.

Capture amazing shots even in dark scenes

Using the latest computational processing to reduce noise and enhance dynamic range, this feature lets you capture bright images even in dark scenes where details are barely visible to the naked eye.

Cinematic video, no colour grading needed

Based on the S-Cinetone loved by professionals in the Cinema Line and Alpha series, S-Cinetone for mobile allows easy shooting of a cinema-like look and produces impressive images with beautiful skin tones without post-editing. Combined with high frame rate video recording at up to 4K and 120fps on all lenses, it gives you greater scope for creative expression.

Record in 4K HDR 120fps

No need to compromise on quality – the Xperia 1 V lets you shoot stunning video in 4K HDR 120fps on all lenses. You can also select frame rate settings to produce up to 5x slow-motion clips.

Create content with a choice of lenses

The Xperia 1 V wide-angle 24mm lens is paired with the new
Exmor T for mobile sensor with 2-Layer Transistor Pixel. The
camera set-up is complemented by the ultra-wide 16mm, and
the telephoto with true optical zoom between 85 and 125mm.
All main lenses offer 4K HDR 120fps video recording Eye AF,
Real-time tracking and ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, which
contributes to the superior optical quality of images by
minimising unwanted lens effects such as reflections. An
improved 12MP front camera completes the camera set-up.

True optical zoom lens with no image degradation

With true 85-125mm optical zoom, the Xperia 1 V offers images free of digital degradation between 85mm-125mm. Combined with optical stabilisation and Real-time Eye AF and tracking it's ideal for portraits with optical bokeh.

See the difference with improved AI

Conventional processing is supported by the latest AI to deliver exceptional results. In addition to accurately calculating depth information for fast, precise Auto Focus, AI is now used to compute Auto Exposure too. It also ensures accurate colour reproduction, even in complex lighting environments.

Beautiful skin tones

The Xperia 1 V can achieve incredible natural skin tones under various light situations. 

Shoot shake-free video

The Xperia 1 V features Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™ which couples the image sensor’s increased reading speed with Sony’s original algorithm for optical image stabilisation. The result is supremely smooth, shake-free video footage.

New shooting assist functions

Enhanced functions to assist photo and video shooting include focus peaking, and the phone now offers vertical UI as well as horizontal for improved operability.

Professional technology from Alpha cameras

The Xperia 1 V was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 1 series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology, and with input from professional photographers, who helped tune the technology and refine the photographic experience and results. And just as Alpha photographers expect the same performance in any lens, so the Xperia 1 V offers the same AF capabilities across all its lenses.

Fastest ever burst shooting up to 30fps

On all three main lenses, continuous burst shooting has evolved from 20fps to 30fps – the same as the professional Alpha 1 camera and our highest-ever burst shooting capability on Xperia.

Eye AF brings portraits to life

Whether you're photographing people or animals, Real-time Eye AF lets you take engaging, expressive portraits with all three main lenses. Accurate face detection is performed by AI.

Stay focused on a selected subject

Drawing on Alpha AF technology, the Xperia 1 V can precisely track any subject you select on all three main lenses, whether you're shooting photos or videos.

Enhanced live streaming functionality

You can now live stream on YouTube and RTMP (Real-time Messaging Protocol) while still benefiting from the Xperia 1 V's many camera features, including S-Cinetone for mobile. A new live chat viewing function has also been added so you can interact easily with your audience.

Record speech more clearly

Along with stereo microphones for recording surrounding sound, the Xperia 1 V has an extra Voice priority microphone, enabling you to record speech clearly while other sounds remain in the background. It also features the Intelligent wind filter, our industry-leading audio separation technology to filter out wind noise.

Let Xperia and Alpha work together

Combine Xperia with your Alpha camera for an even more effortless creative experience. You can control Alpha from your Xperia, use it as an external monitor, and share your Alpha photos online within moments of shooting them.

Enhanced External monitor functions

Now with enhanced features such as Peaking, Zebra Pattern, and backup recording, Xperia's External monitor functionality is on a par with many professional monitors.

External recording function

When you use your Xperia 1 V as an external monitor for your Alpha camera you can also record video in the Xperia 1 V's internal memory, adding extra storage to enhance your workflow.

Easy live streaming with your Alpha

You can use the External monitor feature on the Xperia 1 V and a 5G connection to stream live to YouTube or RTPM from your Alpha camera.

Immerse yourself in a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate display

With its 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display and no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.5" 21:9 Wide screen, the Xperia 1 V lets you lose yourself in movies and TV. Using BRAVIA HDR remaster technology, the X1™ for mobile engine lets you enjoy more contrast, colour and clarity, even on streaming content.

Real-time HDR adjustment for better images in any environment

Real-time HDR drive reproduces the gradation of overexposed and underexposed areas and displays them smoothly. It also improves visibility by increasing contrast according to your environment. It now supports both HDR10 and HLG, covering more streaming services, and HDR videos captured by the Xperia 1 V.

Professional level colour reproduction

Experience unprecedented colour accuracy with Creator mode "powered by CineAlta". It references the colour reproduction of Sony professional colour monitors used in leading Hollywood studio productions. So you can enjoy your favourite entertainment exactly as its creators intended. To avoid colour tint on the display, each Xperia 1 V goes through a special white balance calibration at the factory to satisfy the demands of professionals.

Smoother colours on screen

The Xperia 1 V features a 10 bit equivalent display (8 bit with 2 bit smoothing) that can display a wide range of colours without banding.

Professional-grade display

With a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, the Xperia 1 V can present deeper levels of black, while colours appear more natural. The D65 white point has been specially calibrated for higher accuracy and the display also supports professional level reproduction standards, with wide colour space ITU-R BT.2020, as well as DCI-P3 with Illuminant D65.

Clear, powerful sound from the built-in stereo speakers 

The Xperia 1 V's advanced high-power speaker amplifier improves the breadth and depth of sound, as well as the extension of low and high frequencies, realising more dynamic and clear sound. So you can enjoy movies and music without the need for dedicated external speakers. 

3.5mm audio jack for that wired listening experience

Engineered using high-grade materials and electronic components, the Xperia 1 V's 3.5mm audio jack lets you enjoy the high fidelity sound quality that only wired headphones can provide.

High sound quality and stable connection, even wirelessly

By combining Sony's wireless headphones with the Xperia 1 V, you can enjoy high quality sound, even wirelessly. In situations where connectivity is likely to become unstable, such as crowds, it temporarily lowers the amount of data and prioritises connectivity, ensuring both high sound quality and less interruption. 

High-Resolution Audio Wireless + LDAC

The Xperia 1 V supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.

Powerful 5,000mAh battery and fast charging

The Xperia 1 V is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, providing plenty of power to get you through the day. For example, you can enjoy up to 20 hours of video playback – and if your battery needs a boost, you can fast charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the optional charger XQZ-UC1.

Convenient wireless charging. Battery share with other devices.

No more tangled cables – just place the Xperia 1 V on a Qi certified optional wireless charger to power up the battery. For convenience, you can use the Xperia 1 V as a wireless charging pad to top up your other devices.

Take it anywhere and everywhere

For peace of mind, especially when you're out and about, the Xperia 1 V features IP65/68 water resistance and dust protection.

Protection from drops and scratches

The Xperia 1 V uses the latest Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 on the front, with high scratch resistance and improved drop performance on rougher surfaces. The back features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® with a special texture and frosted glass finish, making it more resistant to fingerprints and surface scratches. 

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