UAE Price
AED 4,799
India Price
₹1,24,999
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Smartphone · Sony · 2024
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB 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 4,799 in the UAE and ₹1,24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI excels with its 48MP 1/1.35” main sensor with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, delivering exceptional low-light detail, and its 12MP telephoto lens offering 3.5x–7.1x continuous optical zoom — unmatched in this segment. The 6.5” 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 1B colors and HDR BT.2020 renders cinematic content with precision. Active use lasts 17h27m, and 30W wired charging hits 50% in 30 minutes. Ideal for professional videographers needing 4K 120fps recording and color-accurate displays for on-the-go editing. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 4K capture, limiting long takes. In UAE at AED 4799, it’s competitive because no other phone offers this display and optical zoom combo at this price. In India at ₹124999, it’s overpriced — the same hardware appears in flagship rivals with better cooling and faster charging for ₹20K less.
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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 | 512 |
| 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 newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency. Consider it only if you find it at a significant discount from its original price.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB is priced at AED 4799 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB is priced at ₹124999 in India. It can be purchased through official Sony outlets and select online retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy, especially in high-contrast scenes, thanks to its advanced image processing and 12MP triple-lens setup. It excels in low-light conditions and supports 4K 120fps video recording with stable stabilization.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and camera use. It supports fast charging to replenish power quickly when needed.
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