Overall Score
62.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2036)62.0
Performance(#3146)62.5
Camera(#739)51.6
Display(#1365)79.5
Battery(#6436)43.5
Build(#294)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 1
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 1 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, measuring 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm and weighing 178 grams.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display supports HDR BT.2020 with a high resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp details at approximately 643 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it boasts an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU, ensuring smooth performance across applications.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, featuring advanced capabilities like 5-axis OIS and 4K video recording.
- The 3330 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0, it is upgradable to Android 11 and includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, Gray, Purple, and White.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack, which may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the Xperia 1 combines premium materials, a stunning display, and a versatile camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, February 25
Announced2019, February 25
DescriptionPreviously known as Sony Xperia XZ4
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI1644
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@24/25/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3330 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight178 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gray, Purple, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo