UAE Price
AED 3,499
India Price
₹89,999
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Smartphone · Sony · 2023
The Sony Xperia 1 V 256GB is Sony's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 3,499 in the UAE and ₹89,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Sony Xperia 1 V excels with its 6.5-inch 4K 21:9 OLED display at 643 ppi, offering unmatched detail for media consumption, and its 5000mAh battery delivers 12h24m of active use — rare among flagships. The 30W wired charging hits 50% in 30 minutes, and reverse wireless charging adds utility. It’s built for professionals who demand pixel-perfect visuals for photo editing or video grading on the go, and those who prioritize screen real estate over compactness. But thermals throttle under sustained 5G gaming, and the 256GB storage lacks expandability — a flaw for users storing 4K video libraries. In UAE at AED 3499, it’s competitive because few phones combine 4K OLED with this battery endurance. In India at ₹89999, it’s overpriced: the same performance is available in Xiaomi 13T Pro or OnePlus 11 for ₹75000, with faster charging and better camera tuning. Pay extra here only if the 21:9 screen is non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Colors | Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver |
| Models | XQDQ62/B, XQ-DQ72, XQ-DQ54 |
| Price | £ 409.99 / € 621.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1127931 (v9) GeekBench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 936 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -25.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:24h |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 115h |
| Announced | 2023, May 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Xperia 1 V.
It may not be the best value in 2026 due to newer models and software support limits, but it remains a solid choice if you prioritize build quality and display precision over cutting-edge features.
The Sony Xperia 1 V 256GB is priced at AED 3499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Sony Xperia 1 V 256GB is priced at ₹89999 in India. It is available through official Sony outlets and select online retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy, especially in daylight, with fast autofocus and excellent HDR performance. It excels in video recording with stable 4K at 120fps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including screen-on time for photography and streaming. It supports fast charging to replenish power quickly when needed.
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