Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB Black 5G

Name: Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB Black 5G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 948723
Price: 1399 EUR
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Rating: 9.6 (5 reviews)

Review is 9,6 out of 10, based on 5 reviews.
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Key specs

	Size mobile phone	Average
	Camera quality	Excellent
	Speed class	Excellent
	Screen quality	Very good
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Charging speed	Medium
	Year introduced	2024
	Screen size	6,5 inches

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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert

You can take razor-sharp photos with the various cameras of this device.
With the telephoto lens, you can zoom up to 2 times without losing quality.
You can use this powerful device for the most demanding apps and 3D games.
The large 6.5-inch screen is difficult to control with 1 hand.

Description

The Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB Black 5G is a high-end smartphone you can take razor-sharp photos with. You do so with the standard, wide-angle, and telephoto lens on the back. With the telephoto lens, you can even zoom in 2 times without getting blurry photos. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is suitable for the most demanding tasks. You can play 3D games or edit photos and videos, for example. The Xperia 1 VI is a large 6.5-inch Full HD screen on which you can watch movies or series in high quality. The size does make it difficult to control the screen with 1 hand. Thanks to the large 5000mAh battery, the Xperia 1 VI lasts an entire day with average use. You charge the battery with a separately available 30W charger. You can store your photos, apps, and other files on the 256GB storage.

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Review is 9,3 out of 10.

Powerful all-rounder with a clear focus on photography

Camera quality
Camera options and ease of use
Battery life

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is an extremely strong phone. You will mainly buy it for the camera, but it also performs excellently in other areas. In addition to the camera, the computing power and battery life are particularly notable.

The camera is very good. Quality comes close to DSLR cameras, the phone combines options with ease of use. Do you always want to have a semi-professional camera in your pocket? Then this phone is a very suitable choice.

I was able to test this phone in exchange for an honest review.

Photography app: The photography app offers many options that can be set manually. Yet Sony manages to keep the app user-friendly. Although it does help if you have some knowledge of photography and photography terms. You can set most things yourself quite easily, such as focus control or exposure.

The memory can also be expanded with an SD card. Extremely valuable for a phone that doubles as a camera.

Lenses: The quality of the photos is high. Very high. The hardware in combination with the software ensures that you can take photos that are sometimes barely distinguishable from DSLR cameras. Thanks to the 7.1x zoom lens, you can also capture objects that are further away very sharply. The phone avoids overly aggressive sharpening, resulting in natural and detailed photos.

In low light environments the quality drops somewhat. Which is of course to be expected, but it is a shame. The quality is not bad, but it is clearly less. There are plenty of options to increase the quality (manually).

Bokeh mode works well and offers nice contrasts. Here too, the comparison with an SLR camera is quickly made. The Xperia simply does this very well, and a lot better than its predecessors.

AI tracking is useful and ensures more consistent quality and sharper photos. Heads, eyes, bodies and faces are carefully tracked.

All in all, this phone offers you the opportunity to take amazing photos, which are often difficult or indistinguishable from photos taken with a 'real' camera.

Gaming: The hardware of the phone is strong enough for good gaming. Even (online) games that require a lot of graphical computing power, such as Genshin Impact, maintain a very high frame rate. In any case, always above 60fps. The phone fits reasonably well in the hand, although it remains a phone and not a controller. The phone does not get warm while gaming, even after prolonged use.

Display: The screen is good. You can immediately view your photos in high resolution. Colors are pronounced and the image is sharp.

Sound: The stereo sound is very good for a smartphone. It doesn't sound very tinny and the stereo also sounds nice.

Design: The design is not groundbreaking, but it is sleek and beautiful. The phone is easy to hold, and the grip pattern on the phone makes it easy to hold. material feels high quality.

Battery Performance: The 5000mah battery is very good. The phone easily lasts 2 days with normal use. With (very) intensive use, a long day. I find this very important in a phone, because I find nothing more irritating than having to charge during the day. So a big plus.

Accessibility features: I do not use additional accessibility options myself, but it is important that they are present. Text size and screen colors can be easily adjusted. There is also a talkback function that reads out text. There is live transcribe, which converts conversations live into text. There is an accessibility menu and one-handed mode. And of course there is voice control in the phone.

All in all, this is a strong all-rounder with a clear focus on photography. Do you always want to have a powerful camera in your pocket, but also value gaming and battery life, for example? Then this is a great phone.

Review by:
Floris
Date:
11 July 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,7 out of 10.

Nice phone

Beautiful design

I had the opportunity to test this smartphone and am very satisfied. The photography app is easy to use and offers many tools. The lenses are good, with sharp images and good AI tracking for moving subjects.

Gaming is very easy to do on this phone. The speed and ease of use are top notch, thanks to the powerful processor. The 6.5-inch display not only also offers vibrant colors and excellent clarity.

The sound of the speakers is clear and full, which provides a great experience when watching videos and playing games. The design of the Xperia 1 VI is slim and stylish, and it fits comfortably in the hand. The battery performance is impressive, easily providing a full day of use without recharging.

The accessibility features are also well developed, making the phone suitable for various users. All in all, the phone offers an impressive combination of photography, gaming, and everyday use.

Review by:
Lotte
Date:
17 July 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,7 out of 10.

Fast and nice device

Fast system
Easy to use
No charger

This device is fast, has a large battery and is great to use for photography and gaming. I had the opportunity to test the Sony Xperia 1 VI and am very happy with the result. So it is a fast device when it comes to loading apps and games. I no longer suffer from stuttering like I did with my previous device. The transitions are very smooth. In addition, it has a beautiful screen with bright and vibrant colors.

The sound for videos can be adjusted in various ways under playback quality. We really liked Dolby sound. Nice sound (and loud, as desired of course) for a cinema experience. You can choose the settings yourself or let the device do the work. I also have a Sony TV. This made casting videos to TV very easy. You're done in 2 clicks. What was also easy was setting up the apps. I had chosen to use a USB-C cable and this installed all my apps from my old phone. The design of the phone is also beautiful and practical. This fits comfortably in the hand.

If you like taking photos, this device is recommended. You have many functions on it. When you open the camera you arrive at 'regular' photo taking, with automatic settings. Automatically adjusts the lens you need to take the best photo and you can zoom in nicely to which object you want to capture. There is also a 'pro' function, where you can set everything yourself (Zoom, ISO, etc.). When creating videos, you also have different choices in resolution (HD, FHD, 4K) and frame rate (24, 30, 60, 120). Even the product presentation option, if you want to post a video review. Then you have slow motion and bokeh. I was not yet aware of the latter, but it was very fun and with great results. Sharp object and blurred background, which looks very professional.

Gaming on this device also goes very well. You can also use different settings with 'game improvement'. You can demand more from your phone for the best performance. This may reduce the lifespan of your battery. So far this is about two days of use (compared to my current device, which I have to charge twice a day, a nice improvement). There is no charger included, which I think is the biggest drawback so far.

Review by:
Chantal
Date:
14 July 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

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Can be canceled monthly
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2-year advance payment
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3-year advance payment
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	948723
	Manufacturer code	XQEC54EUKCB.GC
	Brand	Sony
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

General

General
	Mobile phone type	Smartphone
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series
	Bundle contains	No accessories
	SAR value and category	0.9W/kg (C)

Update policy

Update policy
	Year introduced	2024
	Introduction month	May
	Operating system	Android
	Android One
	Android version when introduced	Android 14
	Update to Android version possible	Update not possible yet
	Latest Android version
	Expected number of remaining Android updates	3
	Assessment remaining Android updates	Very good
	Expected frequency security updates	Every month
	Assessment remaining security updates	Excellent
	Review update policy	Excellent

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Size mobile phone	Average
	Height	16,2 cm
	Width	7,4 cm
	Depth	0,82 cm
	Weight	192 g
	Color	Black
	IP certification	IPX68
	Shockproof
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	MagSafe magnet

Processor and memory

Processor and memory
	Speed class	Excellent
	Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Internal RAM	12 GB
	Memory card reader
	Memory card	MicroSD
	Expandable storage capacity up to	1,5 TB

SIM card

SIM card
	SIM free
	Dual SIM
	Content SIM tray	1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card

Rear cameras

Rear cameras
	Camera quality	Excellent
	Number of rear camera lenses	3
	Built-in camera
	Total number of megapixels	48 MP
	Autofocus
	Type of autofocus	Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus
	Video function
	Video Recording quality	4K @ 60 FPS
	Rear flash
	Lens type	Standard
	Image stabilization type	Optical Image Stabilization
	Aperture	1,9
	Flash type	Single LED
	HDR support camera
	Type of image sensor	1/1.35"
	Second rear camera
	Rear camera 2 lens type	Wide-angle
	Number of megapixels second rear camera	12 MP
	Fixed aperture second rear camera	2,2
	Type of image stabilization second rear camera	Optical Image Stabilization
	Autofocus second rear camera
	Type of autofocus second rear camera	Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus
	Optical zoom function second rear camera
	Third rear camera
	Rear camera 3 lens type	Telephoto lens
	Number of megapixels third rear camera	12 MP
	Fixed aperture third rear camera	2,3
	Autofocus third rear camera
	Type of autofocus third rear camera	Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus
	Type of image stabilization third rear camera	Optical image stabilization
	Optical zoom function third rear camera
	Optical zoom third rear camera	7,1
	Fourth rear camera
	Fifth camera on the back

Front cameras

Front cameras
	Front Camera
	Front camera type	In bezel
	Number of megapixels front camera	12 MP
	Fixed aperture front camera	2
	Type of image stabilization front camera	No image stabilization
	Front flash
	Second front camera

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	6,5 inches
	Screen-to-body ratio	491,73 %
	Screen quality	Very good
	Foldable
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Notification LED
	Touchscreen
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Screen type	OLED
	Scratch resistant
	Gorilla Glass
	Gorilla Glass Type	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
	HDR support
	Type of HDR	HDR10

Battery

Battery
	Battery/battery capacity	5 Ah
	Quick charge functionality
	Fast charge type	Power Delivery 3.0
	Battery charged after 30 minutes	Between 41 and 50%
	Charging speed	Medium
	Power wired fast charging	30 W
	Wireless charging
	Power wireless fast charging	15 W

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	4G and 5G
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.3
	NFC
	Headphone jack
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Lightning connector
	Suitable for Samsung DeX

Sensors

Sensors
	Home button
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Placement fingerprint sensor	Side
	Facial recognition
	GPS sensor

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