New Release
Updated: Apr 2026
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1688
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
We analyze specs, compare pricing, and aggregate real-world data to bring you unbiased mobile reviews. Learn how we test.
Should you buy the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $1688
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Launch Announced: 2025, May 13 Status: Available. Released 2025, June 04
- Body
Dimensions: 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 197 g (6.95 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - : IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
- Display Type: LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 Size: 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Platform OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) GPU: Adreno 830
- Memory Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
- : UFS 4.0
- Main Camera
Triple: 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF
48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF Features: Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking Video: 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
- Selfie camera Single: 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm Features: HDR Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : Yes
- : 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Dynamic vibration system
Snapdragon Sound
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
- : Native Sony Alpha camera support
- Battery
Type: 5000 mAh
Charging: 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless
Reverse wireless
- Misc Colors: Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black Models: XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256 Price: About 1500 EUR
- Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 2062177 (v10)
GeekBench: 9293 (v6)
3DMark: 6276 (Wild Life Extreme) -
Display: 1475 nits max brightness (measured) Loudspeaker: -26.1 LUFS (Good) Battery (new): Active use score 14:44hTop Alternatives
Found a better price?
Join our community newsletter and never miss a price drop on the Sony Xperia 1 VII.