Sony Xperia 1 V
2023Software supported
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Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Unique 4K OLED display
- Exmor T sensor
- Continuous optical zoom
- Memory card and 3.5mm jack
- Excellent build quality
- Exemplary thermal management
What to consider
- Short software support
- Slow charging
- Narrow 21:9 aspect ratio
- Lack of LTPO
- High price
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.5 inches
- Resolution
- 1644 x 3840 pixels (4K)
- Display type
- OLED, 1B colors, HDR10
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 900 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display
- Screen size
- 6.5 inches
- Resolution
- 1644 x 3840 pixels (4K)
- Display type
- OLED, 1B colors, HDR10
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 900 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
- GPU
- Adreno 740
- RAM
- 12GB LPDDR5X
- AnTuTu score
- 1550000 (v10)
Camera
- Main camera
- 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF
- Telephoto
- 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm - f/2.8, 125mm (continuous optical zoom), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- Front camera
- 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 1/2.9"
- Video
- 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 30W wired (50% in 30 minutes)
- Wireless charging
- Yes (15W)
- Battery life
- Up to 18 hours video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2, Video output
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm
- Weight
- 187 grams
- Materials
- Glass front and back, aluminum frame (textured)
- Water resistance
- IP65/IP68
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Very Good (A)
from 687 €
In very good condition. Minimal signs of use.
Good (B)
from 649 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the frame. Screen is clean. Battery health 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Sony Xperia 1 V.
Fingerprint sensor stops working
ModerateHardware defect in the side button.
Overheating during video recording
MinorHigh data processing load in 4K 120fps mode.
Greenish tint at low brightness
MinorOLED panel calibration peculiarity.
Lag when taking photos in Basic mode
MinorSoftware processing in Basic mode.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Requires heating the back panel and removing adhesive, but the battery is accessible without removing the motherboard.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components as it is attached to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The USB port is on a separate daughterboard, simplifying replacement.
Original spare parts are available at authorized service centers, but aftermarket parts are rare.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
52 kg CO2e
Water Saved
11500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
187 grams
Reused
90%
Recycled
10%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Amateur Photographer
A person who owns a Sony Alpha camera and wants similar control on their smartphone.
- Photo Pro app
- Physical shutter button
- Exmor T sensor quality
Audiophile and Movie Buff
A user who values lossless audio and watches movies on their phone in their original aspect ratio.
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 21:9 4K display
- Front stereo speakers
Heavy Content Creator
A user who records a lot of videos and needs the ability to expand storage quickly.
- MicroSD card slot
- 4K 120fps recording with all lenses
- Fast USB-C data transfer
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
Sony Xperia 1 V supports almost all European 5G frequencies (n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Xperia 1 VI abandons the 4K display and 21:9 aspect ratio for a more conventional FHD+ and 19.5:9. If you love Sony's classic cinema format, the 1 V is a better choice.
| Feature | Xperia 1 V | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 4K (3840x1644) | FHD+ (2340x1080) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Battery life | Good | Excellent (due to LTPO) |
Samsung offers better zoom and longer software support, but Sony is lighter, has a memory card slot and headphone jack, and more professional camera features.
| Feature | Xperia 1 V | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | 5.2x (continuous) | 10x (fixed) |
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