Sony Xperia 1 VI : Every time I hear Sony, my mind instantly relates it to cameras, TV or PlayStations. Sony produces phones also, and they are unique. The new Sony Xperia 1 VI is one of them which is of a different shape compared to all other smartphones. It never goes viral, though. It’s for photography, design, and performance lovers.

Display

It also comes equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED screen that appears extremely colorful and beautiful. It’s a 120Hz screen, so video and scrolling appear extremely smooth silky. It’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protected, so it’s tough and will last longer against scratching. It can also handle HDR, so films and games appear more real and better.

Performance

The Xperia 1 VI has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, one of the most high-powered processors available. It boots the phone so fast even when you have too much running apps or even gaming with so much graphics required. It has up to 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage. You could even expand the storage with a memory card.

Camera

Sony does not compromise on anything when it comes to the camera, and here as well it’s the same. The phone comes with three cameras at the back. The first one is 48 megapixels and gives you very good quality pictures. The second one is a tele-lens that gives you zoom from 3.5x to 7.1x without compromising on the quality. The third one is an ultra-wide camera for ultra-wide photography. You also get to record 4K video, and selfie camera and front camera is 12 megapixels for selfies and video calls. Manual control of all in camera app as well if you prefer to do things manually.

Battery

It comes with a 5000mAh battery, and that is large enough to give you day long long-duration use. It also supports fast charging at 30W, and that’s when you can charge up to 50 percent within 30 minutes. It even supports wireless charging and reverse charging, so you can charge other phones with your phone as well.

Design and Build

This is a very modern and stylish phone. The phone is thin and elongated and it is so easy to grip this phone in one’s hand. The phone has a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 body and also an aluminum body. The phone is IP65 and IP68 rated as it is water-resistant and dust-resistant. Xperia 1 VI is available in some of the latest tech colors such as Black, Silver, Khaki Green, and Red.

Audio and Connectivity

Sony audio is great, as is that of the phone. The phone includes stereo speakers with rich and clear sound. It even includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, something most phones don’t have these days. The phone is Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos compatible for high-end listening. It is Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB-C compatible for connectivity.

Software and Updates

It already has Android 14 installed and Sony has committed to 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security patching. That is, the phone will get updates for a couple of years down the line.

Price and Availability

It’s a flagship, so it isn’t cheap. It’s between ₹1,15,000 here in India to ₹1,65,000 depending on where you acquire it and which model you’re left with.

Sony Xperia 1 VI is not an ordinary phone. It’s for those who need the best performance, pro-level camera capabilities, and an elite look. If you possess a camera, such as recording videos in HD, or just a fashion-based, unique-looking phone, then this phone belongs to you. It’s expensive, but worth the price in every possible way.