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Updated: Oct 2026
Sony Xperia 1 V
$505
Status: available
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Should you buy the Sony Xperia 1 V?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.5" OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Full Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2023-05-11 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023-07-28 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | XQDQ62/B, XQ-DQ72, XQ-DQ54 |
Body
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 936 nits max brightness (measured) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot; dual nano-SIM model only) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide) + 12 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Selfie camera | Single: 12 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 12 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | Wireless |
| Reverse charging | Reverse wireless |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver |
Specifications last checked Jun 27, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sony Xperia 1 V has Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) with 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.
The verified wired charging specification is 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min for its 5,000 mAh battery.
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