Sony Xperia 1 V
2023 Android smartphone
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The Sony Xperia 1 V[a] is an Android smartphone manufactured by Sony. Launched on May 11, 2023, it succeeds the Xperia 1 IV as the past flagship of Sony's Xperia series. The device was announced along with the mid-range Xperia 10 V, with expected release dates by June 2023 for Japan and European markets and July 2023 for the US.[3][4]
A Black Sony Xperia 1 V next to an official Platinum Gray Style Cover for said phone | |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
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| Type | Smartphone |
Series | Sony Xperia |
First released | 11 May 2023 |
Availability by region |  Japan: 16 June 2023 (SO-51D、SOG10、A301SO) United Kingdom: 29 June 2023 Japan: 14 July 2023 (XQ-DQ44) United States: 28 July 2023 India: 21 September 2023 |
| Predecessor | Sony Xperia 1 IV |
| Successor | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
| Related | Sony Xperia 10 V Sony Xperia 5 V |
| Slate | |
| Dimensions | 165 mm (6.5 in) H 71 mm (2.8 in) W 8.2 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 15) | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) | |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 nm (4LPE) 1x 3.20 GHz Kryo Prime (ARM Cortex-X3-based) 4x 2.80 GHz Kryo Gold (2× ARM Cortex-A715, 2× ARM Cortex-A710-based) 3x 2.0 GHz Kryo Silver (ARM Cortex-A510-based) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Memory | LPDDR5 RAM 12 GB (SO-51D, SOG10, A301SO, XQ-DQ54, XQ-DQ62 and XQ-DQ72 models) 16 GB (XQ-DQ44 model) |
| Storage | Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.0) 256 GB (SO-51D, SOG10, A301SO, XQ-DQ54, XQ-DQ62 and XQ-DQ72 models) 512 GB (XQ-DQ44 model) |
| microSDXC, expandable up to 1 TB | |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging Qi Wireless Charging |
| Rear camera |
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| Front camera | 12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) |
| Display | 6.5 in (170 mm) 4K 21:9 (3840 x 1644) HDR OLED CinemaWide display, ~643 pixel density Gorilla Glass Victus 2 HDR10 HLG 10-bit color depth 120 Hz refresh rate |
| Sound | Front stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Pole Cirrus Logic Speaker Amp x2 High-Resolution Audio High-Resolution Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding Dolby Atmos tuned by Sony Pictures and Sony Music DSEE Ultimate Stereo Recording SBC AAC Qualcomm aptX Qualcomm aptX HD Qualcomm aptX adaptive Qualcomm aptX TWS+ LDAC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.3 USB-C 3.2 (supports DisplayPort) NFC GPS with Assisted GPS Galileo GLONASS BeiDou FM radio (SO-51D, SOG10 and A301SO models only) Mobile FeliCa/Osaifu-Keitai (XQ-DQ44, SO-51D, SOG10 and A301SO models only) |
| Data inputs | Sensors:
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| IP65/IP68 | |
| References | [1][2] |
Specifications
The Xperia 1 V marks the last Xperia to have a 4K display and 21:9 CinemaWide display, as its successor, the Xperia 1 VI, opted for an LTPO FHD+ display and ditched 21:9 aspect ratio display with a more conventional 19.5:9 instead.[5]
While visually similar to its predecessor, the Xperia 1 V incorporates subtle exterior changes, including grooved side rails and a micro-dot textured rear panel designed to enhance grip. For durability, the device is built with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the display and holds IP65/IP68 certifications for water and dust resistance.[6]
The device features a versatile set of audio options, supporting playback via integrated stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and multiple high-bitrate Bluetooth codecs. For mobile gaming and content creation, it includes built-in live-streaming functionality alongside its high-fidelity dual speaker system.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the handset demonstrated strong results in synthetic benchmark testing. However, thermal throttling limits its sustained peak performance compared to specialized gaming smartphones. Despite these limitations, the device remains capable across general multimedia and gaming workloads.[7]