Sony Xperia 1 II: The perfect balance of performance, design, and multimedia in the Sony Xperia 1 II positions it as a top flagship. Meticulously backed by a slim profile, a 4K OLED display panel, and a highly dependable camera arrangement, this smartphone tries to ensure a premium experience.
Powerful Performance by Snapdragon 865 chipset, the phone supports 5G connectivity and hence is dedicated to tech enthusiasts who look for quality display and camera features.
Display and Design
- The Xperia 1 II, has fitted a 6.5-inch OLED display with a pixel resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels.
- This provides crystal-clear visuals with excellent color representation.
- With a pixel density of 643 ppi, this device comes with an ultra-sharp display that is suitable for video watching, playing games, and photo editing.
- Its slim profile measures a thickness of 7.6 mm while being decently lightweight at 181.4 grams, thereby making it handy to hold and operate.
- The side fingerprint sensor modernizes all the security and conveniences one has come to expect from the device.
Performance and Hardware
- The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset that powers the Xperia 1 II performs well in daily usage and casual gaming. However, when put side by side with more modern processors, it is not the fastest in its class. The 8 GB of RAM, though a little below the mark of current flagships, covers your multitasking needs.
- The device comes with 256 GB of inbuilt memory, which is available for applications, photos, and videos. Also, it supports a hybrid memory card slot that one can utilize if the onboard storage becomes insufficient.
- 4G, 5G, and VoLTE are supported on the device to ensure that users get fast and reliable connectivity options.
Camera Features
- The rear quad-camera setting of 12MP does decent photography and supports Optical Image Stabilization for capturing steady shots.
- The 4K at 24 fps is allowed, which means very high-quality video shooting.
- While the camera is doing a great job, it’s rather average compared to other Flagman models that boast more megapixels.
- The front camera is 8 MP, which is okay for both selfies and video calls. It doesn’t stand out in a competitive market.
How is the Battery Life and Charging?
- The 4000 mAh battery is good enough for daily use with normal usage; for a flagship, the size of the battery seems to be really on the lower side.
- It features 21W fast charging to charge this phone rapidly and 11W wireless charging for convenience.
Phone Looks and Colors
- Sony Xperia 1 II looks sleek and premium with its slim 7.6 mm thick size and a lightweight body.
- It comes in sleek color variants like Black and Purple, making the phone a more refined affair to carry around.
Price and Variants
- The expected price of Sony Xperia 1 II in India is ₹ 69,999.
- This price is for 8 GB + 256 GB variant.
- At the same time, it offers a premium experience in design and display, though the pricing might sound steep when put across the Snapdragon 865 chipset, which is somewhat dated compared to newer models.
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