Sony has introduced the Xperia™ 1 VI, a premium smartphone equipped with an advanced telephoto optical zoom lens. This lens enables long-distance shooting with superb detail up to 7.1x zoom, covering a wide and user-friendly focal length range from 85mm to 170mm. The optical zoom lens preserves skin tones and facial expressions, making it perfect for professional portraits with beautiful bokeh effects. It also supports telephoto macro photography with up to 2x magnification, capturing intricate details in high definition.
Enhanced Image Sensor and AI Technology
The Xperia 1 VI features the “Exmor T for mobile” image sensor, offering excellent low-light performance and high-speed autofocus (AF) using AF tracking with human pose estimation powered by AI.
Additionally, the AI image adjustment technology “Powered by BRAVIA®” reproduces the image quality of Sony’s BRAVIA TVs on the smartphone display. This combination of advanced technologies enhances both the shooting and viewing experience on the Xperia.
Updated Camera App and Features
For photography enthusiasts, the Xperia 1 VI includes a 24mm wide-angle lens equipped with the “Exmor T for mobile” sensor. This allows for clear, low-noise images in various lighting conditions, from daylight to nighttime, indoors to outdoors.
The updated camera app offers a user-friendly interface with special shooting modes and customizable colour presets, such as ‘Creative Look.’ Touch tracking now automatically sets brightness and colour adjustments, and the new Pro video mode provides detailed settings control for video capture.
High-Definition Display and Superior Audio Quality
The smartphone’s display benefits from high-definition quality with “BRAVIA™” and “Sunlight Vision” technologies, ensuring enhanced visibility in bright conditions. The display’s brightness is boosted by approximately 1.5x, making it easier to watch content under direct sunlight.
Audio quality has also been improved, with superior stereo speakers that reduce distortion at high volumes and optimize low-frequency output. Users can enjoy high-resolution sound through wired and wireless connections, with enhanced sound quality in noisy environments thanks to the AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Connection mode.
Optimized Gaming and Performance
Gamers will appreciate the new “FPS Optimizer” feature in Game Enhancer, which optimizes CPU usage and frame rate based on the gaming environment. The Xperia 1 VI is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile with Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features, ensuring fast and smooth gameplay and video viewing.
The battery life has been extended to over 36 hours of continuous video playback, and fast charging technology allows for 50% capacity in just 30 minutes. The device also supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard for high-speed data exchange.
Innovative Design and Accessibility Features
In terms of design, the Xperia 1 VI includes an enlarged shutter button for a more camera-like operation, with rapid startup and precise autofocus.
The functional tactile design on the back of the device provides a stable grip. Accessibility features have been enhanced, including sound-based horizontal measurement and Android’s ‘TalkBack’ function improvements.
Commitment to Environmental Initiatives
Sony continues its environmental initiatives with the Xperia 1 VI, using plastic-free packaging made from bamboo, sugar cane, and recycled paper. Approximately 85% of the raw materials for certain parts are environmentally friendly resins, including SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic.
The dedicated Style Cover with Stand features a bottom grip, and a ring strap for stability, and supports both horizontal and vertical orientations. It is available in two colours and maintains the device’s original design.
Price and Availability
The Xperia 1 VI will be available in Black and Khaki Green versions at a retail price of S$1,989 inclusive of GST.
