Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia 1 VIIits latest flagship smartphone, blending premium photography technology with powerful performance. Building on the Xperia 1 VI, the new model introduces significant camera enhancementsparticularly in the ultrawide sensor, and updates to display and connectivitywhile retaining Sony’s signature design features.
The Xperia 1 VII maintains its triple-lens rear setupincluding:
Main Camera: 24mm f/1.9 with a 1/1.35″ Exmor T sensor, OIS, and PDAF.
Telephoto Camera: 85–170mm variable zoom with a 1/3.5″ Exmor RS sensor and telemacro functionality.
Ultrawide Camera: Upgraded 16mm lens now features a brighter f/2.0 aperture and a larger 1/1.56″ Exmor RS sensor — 2.1x bigger than before.
The camera system integrates advanced AI capabilities inspired by Sony’s Alpha series, including real-time eye autofocus (for humans and animals), AI white balance, AI subject recognition, AI exposure controland AI-based depth sensing. The device also supports Ultra HDRmaking visuals more vibrant on compatible screens.
Sony sticks to its proven display design with a 6.5-inch 10-bit 120Hz Bravia OLED paneldelivering a 20% brightness boost over its predecessor. The 1080x2340px screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Food 2with Victus also on the rear.
Notably, the Xperia 1 VII continues to offer:
3.5mm headphone jack with gold-plated, low-loss soldering.
microSD card slot for storage expansion.
IP68 water and dust resistance.
The phone is available in Slate Black, Moss Green, and Orchid Purple — with Moss Green and Orchid Purple being new additions for 2025.
Under the hood, the Xperia 1 VII is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage (expandable). A vapor chamber cooling system enhances thermal performance, while Wi-Fi 7 and enhanced Bluetooth throughput improve wireless connectivity.
Battery specifications include:
5,000mAh capacity
30W fast charging
Up to 36 hours of video playback
Xperia Adaptive Charging and Battery Care technologies claim less than 20% battery degradation in 4 years
The device ships with Android 15 and comes with Sony’s promise of 4 major OS updates and 6 years of security patchessetting a new bar for longevity in Android devices.
Sony further elevates the audio experience with front-facing full-stage stereo speakersoffering 10% richer bass and mid-bass. The audio system has been tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainmentreinforcing its media-centric branding.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe Sony Xperia 1 VII will be available from June 2025priced at €1,499. It will launch in a single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.
