UAE Price
AED 4,299
India Price
₹1,09,999
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Smartphone · Sony · 2024
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB is Sony's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 4,299 in the UAE and ₹1,09,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI excels with its 6.5-inch 4K 120Hz OLED display, delivering unmatched color accuracy for video editors, and its 5000mAh battery sustains 17h27m of active use—rare among flagships. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 30W wired charging (50% in 30 min) ensure rapid power recovery without bloated thermals. Ideal for professionals who prioritize display fidelity and battery endurance over peak gaming frames, like freelance cinematographers or remote content creators using 4K HDR editing apps. Its weakness? No IP68 rating—only IP65 dust/water resistance—limiting use in heavy rain or sandstorms common in UAE deserts or Indian monsoons. In UAE at AED 4299, it’s competitive because no other phone offers this display + battery combo under AED 5000. In India at ₹109999, it’s overpriced: the same specs are available in Xiaomi 14 Ultra for ₹95000 with better cameras and IP68.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W 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/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm |
| 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, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, 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 | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 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, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red |
| Models | XQEC54EUKCB.GC, XQEC54EUKCG.GC, XQEC54EUKCS.GC, XQ-EC72 |
| Price | € 1,033.06 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1612156 (v10) GeekBench: 6119 (v6) 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1310 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 17:27h |
| Announced | 2024, May 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, June 03 |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Xperia 1 VI.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize premium build quality and a unique 21:9 display for media consumption, but software updates and app optimization could become limited by then.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB is priced at AED 4299 in the UAE and is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB is priced at ₹109999 in India and can be purchased through official Sony stores and select premium electronics retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy with a 12MP triple-lens system optimized for dynamic range and low-light clarity, especially in 4K 120fps video recording.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, thanks to a 5000mAh capacity and efficient power management tailored for the 120Hz display and 5G connectivity.
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