Sony continues to regularly update its Xperia smartphone range, as we have reported in this column. For a few days now, we have been testing the Xperia 1 VI, the Japanese flagship, boosted with the latest technologies…
The handling is consistent with what Sony usually offers. The beautiful 6.5-inch FHD+ HDR OLED (1080 x 2340) screen is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 enhanced with 12 GB of RAM. The structured glass back gives a nice touch of originality to Sony’s new flagship designed for photography, whose format is now 19.5/9 compared to 21/9 previously. The fingerprint scanner on the side is always nice.
Performance monster!
Obviously, before going any further, we cannot resist asking him the question. After a few minutes, the result falls on the AnTuTu benchmark tool. This latest version from Qualcomm allows it to exceed 1,510,000 points! Ideal for games and mobile users requiring extreme power!
In reality, such power gives extreme responsiveness to this Xperia 1 VI, whose screen benefits from a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Note that it is possible to deactivate this function in the settings to save the 5000 mAh battery that could be recharged up to 30W.
First photo impressions
Sony continues to take care of the photo part of its flagships. For this version, he redesigned the pro photo application which provides access to all the features. Easy to use and offering a display that is as clear as it is effective, it allows Sony to assert itself in this segment!
The continuous optical zoom from 85 to 170 mm is undoubtedly the strong point of this opus. And the first results have impressed us favorably, especially since Sony offers a very correct extrapolation up to more than 21x, against approximately 7.5x in simple optical mode. The quality of the images seems to be there, with precise details and vivid colors, even sometimes in low light.
Provisional conclusion
For now, this Xperia with a slightly larger screen seduces us with its power and its cutting-edge audio, photo and video features. We will see in the full test that we find some of Google’s artificial intelligence features in the flagship’s internal software…
The Sony Xperia 1 VI proves to be a real performance monster with a refined design and exceptional photo capabilities, such as in-eye focus tracking. It promises a smooth and responsive user experience, suitable for both gaming enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts. Stay tuned: our full multimedia test coming soon.
Xavier Studer
Technical characteristics of the Sony Xperia 1 VI
Model: Xperia 1 VI 256 GB
Colors:
– Foot vert
– Platinum silver
– Noir
Price: 1399 Swiss francs
Dimensions:
– Taille: 162 x 74 x 8,2 mm
– Weight: 192 g
Screen:
– Size: 6.5” (19.5:9)
– Résolution: FHD+ HDR OLED (1080 x 2340)
– Features: 120 Hz refresh rate, motion blur reduction, 240 Hz touch scan rate, Creator mode “powered by CineAlta”, DCI-P 3’100%, ITU-R BT.2020, D65 illuminating white point , 10-bit tonal gradient, powered by BRAVIA, Sunlight Vision
Display formats:
– Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, CR2, NEF, NRW, ARW, RW2, ORF, RAF, PEF, SRW, AVIF
– Vidéos: H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, AV1, VP8, VP9
Robustness:
– Water resistance: IPX5/IPX8
– Dust resistance: IP6X
– Finish: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (back)
Rear camera:
- Principal:
– Resolution: 52 MP (full frame) / 48 MP (effective)
– Sensor: Exmor T 1/1.35”
– Pixel size: 2.24 μm
– Aperture: F1.9
– Distance focale: 24 mm
– Field of vision: 84°
- Secondary:
– Resolution: 12 MP
– Sensor: Exmor RS 1/3.5″
– Pixel size: 1 μm
– Ouverture: F2.3 (85 mm) – F3.5 (170 mm)
– Distance focale: 85 mm – 170 mm
– Champ de vision: 28° (85 mm) – 15° (170 mm)
- Ultra grand angle:
– Resolution: 12 MP
– Sensor: Exmor RS 1/2.5″
– Pixel size: 1.4 μm
– Aperture: F2.2
– Distance focale: 16 mm
– Field of vision: 123°
Camera functions:
– Calibrated ZEISS lenses
– Burst shooting up to 30fps
– Real-time Eye AF autofocus (humans and animals)
– OIS optical stabilization
– Zoom hybride 21,3x
– HDR for photos
– Night mode
– Creative look
Capture formats:
– Images: JPEG (.jpg), RAW (. dng)
– Vidéos: .mp4 (H.264, H.265)
Front camera:
– Resolution: 12 MP
– Sensor: Exmor RS 1/2.9″
– Pixel size: 1.22 μm
– Aperture: F2
– Distance focale: 24 mm
– Field of vision: 83°
– Functions: HDR Photo, Screen Flash, Night Mode, Creative Look, Live Streaming
Audio:
—Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless (LDAC)
– Prise jack audio 3,5 mm
– Certified 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, stereo recording
Memory and storage:
– RAM: 12 Go
– Internal memory: 256 GB UFS
– External memory: Support for microSDXC cards (up to 1.5TB)
SIM Card:
– Double SIM (nanoSIM / eSIM)
Operating system:
– Version: Android 14
– Updates: Three operating system upgrades, four years of security updates
Processor:
– Plateforme mobile Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Battery:
– Capacity: 5,000 mAh
– Type de charge: Chargement rapide USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)
– Additional features: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Wireless Charging (Qi), Battery Sharing
Networks:
– 2G: 850, 900, 1’800, 1’900
– 3G: 2’100, 1’900, 1’700, 850, 800, 900
– 4G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66
– 5G: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n78 n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n75, n77, n78
Connectivity:
– Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz
– Localisation: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
—Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth LE Audio
—USB: Type-C, USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbit/s (USB 3.2)
– Other functions: Google Cast, NFC, DisplayPort video output
Sensors:
– Side fingerprint sensor
Accessibility:
– Hearing aid compatibility (HAC), TTY function, instant transcription, sound notifications, TalkBack, high contrast text, etc.
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