Sony Xperia 1 II Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR14184
Price of Sony Xperia 1 II in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: SONY
Display: 6.5" OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Battery: 4,000 mAh / 21W wired
Memory: 8 GB RAM / 250 GB storage
Should you buy the Sony Xperia 1 II?
Reasons to Buy
- 4,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.5" OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020 display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2020-02-24 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2020-05-22 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | XQ-AT51, XQ-AT52, SOG01, XQ-AT42 |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 181.4 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Brightness | 611 nits max brightness (measured) |
Platform
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 250 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP |
| Rear features | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie camera MP | 8 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 21W wired |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green |
Specifications last checked Jun 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sony Xperia 1 II was officially 2020-05-22.
The starting retail price for the Sony Xperia 1 II in South Africa is currently za ZAR14184.
It features a 6.5" OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020 display with 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth), with video recording listed as 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS.
The device lists a 4,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 21W wired wired charging.
