The Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Sony Xperia 10 VI
Sony Announces Latest Premium Smartphone Xperia 1 VI
Uses the latest AI technology to enhance the camera and display plus a powerful new telephoto zoom lens for high-quality pictures from any shooting distance
Sony introduces the premium smartphone, Xperia 1 VI, equipped with a telephoto optical zoom lens that enables long distance shooting in superb detail up to x7.1 zoom, using a wide and user-friendly focal length from 85mm to 170mmi. The advanced lens of this camera means you get undegraded images at every focal length and ensures the creation of captivating professional portraits with exquisite bokeh effects. The 24mm wide angle lens is equipped with the image sensor "Exmor T for mobile", offering excellent low-light performance, high speed AF (autofocus) using AF tracking with human pose estimation powered by AI.
Entertainment is pushed to the next level with Xperia™ 1 VI’s display is enhanced using AI image adjustment technology "Powered by BRAVIA®" that reproduces the image quality of Sony’s TV BRAVIA on its display, whilst the speakers have been upgraded for superior quality.
With Sony´s expertise in display, audio, and mobile gaming to exceed your entertainment expectations, and two days of battery lifeii. The Xperia 1 VI delivers the complete premium smartphone experience.
Pro photography, AI-assisted
Developed by Sony, the Exmor T for mobile sensor on the Xperia 1 VI on the 24mm lens, together with AI processing, delivers picture quality equivalent to full-frame cameras. Enabling less noise and wider dynamic range in low lightiii, and videos full of cinematic colour expression.
Now offering x7.1 zoom – the telephoto optical zoom lens has a focal length of 85mm to 170mm and telephoto macro photography with a maximum magnification of approximately 2x and a minimum focus distance of 4cm, even without a dedicated macro lens.
This lens utilises optical zoom, facilitating significant magnification and the capture of high-definition images of distant subjects with uncompromised image quality for both tele-macro and portraiture photography. Additionally, telephoto macro photography, leveraging the zoom lens structure for close-up shots, empowers users to seize images characterised by crisp detail and pronounced bokeh, surpassing the visual acuity of the naked eye. This capability extends to capturing intricate details, such as a flower’s centre delivering powerfully expressive results for the user.
Newly equipped with AF tracking with human pose estimation – an AI feature cultivated with Alpha™ series cameras
The rear camera integrates AI technology to recognise the human skeleton, enabling precise AF tracking even in challenging shooting scenarios due to potential obstructions that conceal the subject's visibility. This advanced functionality ensures consistent and accurate tracking, optimising image capture in a diverse series of environments.
A new camera app that allows users to express themselves in a simple and intuitive manner
The Xperia 1 VI camera app has undergone a significant update, featuring a user-friendly interface designed for seamless navigation. This enhancement prioritises convenience without compromising on the array of creative tools available, such as special shooting modes like PSM and customisable colour presets like 'Creative Look'. Moreover, with touch tracking now capable of automatically setting brightness and colour adjustments, alongside the introduction of the new Pro video mode offering detailed settingsiv control for video capture, users can effortlessly capture both photos and videos with intuitive control and precision.
A new smarter, brighter display
The Xperia 1 VI’s display is Powered by BRAVIA™, and uses AI remastering technology to improve contrast, colour, and clarity. This technology works for your own content and even streaming services.
For ease of watching in bright conditions, the new display is 1.5 times brighter than the previous model. Furthermore, the new Sunlight Vision delivers improved visibility in outdoor environments, not only brightening the image, but also performing AI image processing to prevent overexposed highlights by analysing the frames and the environmental brightness in real-time.
Premium sound, out loud or with headphones
Featuring a new Premium Audio Circuit for 3.5mm wired headphones, a new higher-performance speaker, and innovative audio technologies, the Xperia 1 VI gives all your music the space, clarity, and quality it deserves, through wired or wireless headphones, or the full-stage stereo speakers.
The speaker unit's performance has undergone significant enhancements. Through the reduction of distortion at high volumes and optimisation of low-frequency output, there's been a marked increase in the sound pressure level, resulting in a more impactful and immersive audio experience.
Xperia 1 VI allows you to explore the latest audio industry technologies and formats, including High-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless, LDAC, Bluetooth®v LE Audio (Low Energy), and Snapdragon Soundvi. When paired with select wireless headphones, activating the AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Connection' mode enhances sound quality further, even in bustling urban environments, ensuring uninterrupted music enjoyment.
Best battery performance in Xperia 1 series
The large and efficient 5,000 mAh battery is designed for two daysvii of typical use, all within a lightweight body which is thinner than the previous Xperia models. The use of a vapour chamber heat-dissipating component, a new display with low power consumption and unique power efficiency technology combine to enable continuous video playback for over 36 hoursviii approximately twice as much as previous modelsix
Not only does it support rapid charging, achieving approximately 50% capacity in just 30 minutes, Battery Care and Xperia Adaptive Charging ensures the battery isn't overworked as it charges, giving you four years of healthy battery lifex. Additionally, Xperia 1 VI supports the new wireless standard Wi-Fi 7.xi, this latest communication standard enables high-speed data exchange, enhancing the user experience.
Performance to unleash your creativity
The ultra-intelligent Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platformxii unleashes a new era of possibilities. This powerful processor enhances the Xperia 1 VI's AI capabilities, offering unrivalled camera, audio, gaming, and display performance.
New feature of Game Enhancer: "FPS Optimizer"
FPS Optimiser dynamically optimises CPU usage and frame rate based on the gaming environment. Touch input has been refined, offering three tracking speeds and two levels of tap accuracy, ensuring an unparalleled gaming experience for both gameplay and live streaming where the swiftest of reactions are a must. Snapdragon® 8 Gen3 Mobile and its Snapdragon Elite Gamingxiii supports fast and smooth gameplay and video viewing.
Tactile and sophisticated design
The Xperia 1 VI features a textural rear panel finish for comfort, functionality, and beauty. It provides improved grip and the convex microfabrication of toughened glass, alongside a frosted finishing makes it more resistant to fingerprints and surface scratches than other materials.
The camera is built with a sturdy metal base for both ruggedness and compact functionality, using design and colour to blend seamlessly with the device for a consistent, premium look.
It comes in a choice of colours to suit your style: Black, Platinum Silver, and Khaki Greenxiv.
Environmentally conscious and inclusive
The product box and main tray of Xperia 1 VI are made from Sony’s Original Blended Material, comprising bamboo, sugar cane, and recycled paper, making it possible to achieve individual packaging that is completely plastic-freexv. In addition to Sony’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic, plastic tape used to seal shipping cartons has been replaced by paper to make packaging more environmentally friendly.
Furthermore, approximately 85%xvi of the raw materials for some of the parts used inside and outside the main body are environmentally friendly resins (recycled resins, plant-based resins, etc.), including SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic developed by Sony.
We are working to help the planet and the people who live on it. From Voice Control to increased text size, the Xperia 1 VI includes a range of accessibility features, enabling everyone to communicate freely, whatever their individual needs. For example, Xperia 1 VI includes a function that uses sounds to inform users the camera’s horizontal measurement information during shooting. Additionally, Sony has introduced unique enhancements to Android's 'TalkBack' function, ensuring menus on the display are read out in a user-friendly sequence, enhancing accessibility for all users.
Style Cover with Stand for Xperia 1 VI (XQZ-CBEC)
Xperia 1 IV’s dedicated cover features a bottom grip for effortless handling and steady shooting. With the newly bundled ring strap that can be attached to the cover, stability is further enhanced. Moreover, the stand supports both horizontal and vertical orientations for added convenience. The back of the cover mirrors the functional tactile design found on the back of the Xperia 1VI, ensuring that even with the cover attached, the device's original design remains uncompromised. There are 3 coloursxvii to match the main body. SORPLAS is used as part of the raw material for this coverxviii.
Pricing and Availability
Xperia 1 IV will be available to buy from early June for approximately £1299/€1399. Pre-orders start from the 15th May, please visit: www.sony.co.uk for more details.
Sony Introduces a Stamina Specialist Smartphone: Xperia 10 VI with long-lasting 2 days battery life
Sony today revealed the new mid-range Xperia 10 VI smartphone. Equipped with a large-capacity battery capable of two-day usei and featuring a lightweight body, it is designed for both comfort and easy operation with one hand. It boasts a water-resistant display, using Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® for long-lasting use and durability. Thanks to advances in chipset performance and optimisation of battery power, continuous video playback timeii has been extended by approximately 10% compared to the previous modeliii. Furthermore, the Xperia 10 VI is equipped with a new "Video Creator" app that allows you to easily edit and shoot content to create videos quickly. The front stereo speakers have been improved compared to the previous model with increased volume capacity and wider dynamic range, providing improved bass and treble performance for clearer sound.
Durable and compact with long battery life and lightweight design
Xperia 10 VI is equipped with a large-capacity battery providing a battery life that extends beyond your daily needs for viewing, listening, and content capturing, paired with an exceptionally lightweight and compact design, weighing in at just 164g.
Xperia 10 VI's battery stays healthy for three yearsiv thanks to Sony’s charging technologies which are designed to preserve the battery's health over time. Battery care prevents overcharging, while Xperia Adaptive Charging continuously monitors your phone's charging process to prevent any unnecessary strain on the battery. Enhanced charging speed has also been introduced.
The body size is 155mm long and 68mm wide, making it easy to operate. The back panel uses a matte, milky-white semi-transparent resin material, giving the main body a soft design. In addition to IP65/68 waterproof and dustproof performance, the display uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, a highly drop-resistant and scratch-resistant glass, for increased durability and a worry-free experience.
Equipped with the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, the improved chipset performance and optimisation of battery power consumption reduces power consumption, improving continuous video playback time, extended by approximately 10% compared to the previous model.
Equipped with "Video Creator" that allows you to easily create short videos using gallery photos and videos
The 'Video Creator' app enables effortless creation of short videos from your captured photos and video footage. Simply choose your desired files and adjust playback time to generate a video in less than a minutev.
The dual rear camera lenses provide versatility, offering three focal lengths (16mm, 26mm, 52mm) for shooting. Equivalent to 2x optical zoomvi, you can get closer to subjects without worrying about image quality deterioration. It is also equipped with a colour effects function that allows you to take pictures using a selection of preset colour options so there’s no need for any editing and can be uploaded straight to social media.
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) isn't limited to still photography; it's equally effective for videos and is available on both the wide-angle 26mm and 52mm lens. When capturing videos on the move, our exclusive Optical SteadyShot™ technology guarantees clear and steady results.
The Xperia 10 VI simplifies the shooting experience by incorporating AI-driven scene detection technology, which autonomously selects optimal settings for capturing the perfect shot.
With Xperia, for simple self-portraits in any location you simply need to show your palm to the camera, which will automatically start a 2-second self-timer, giving you time to prep for the shot.
Pocket-sized theatre experience
The front stereo speakers have a wider dynamic range than the previous model, allowing you to enjoy naturally balanced sound quality with improved treble and bass. In addition, the 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display is equipped with ‘Triluminous® Display for mobile’, which incorporates technology cultivated for Sony's BRAVIA® TVs, allowing you to create an immersive pocket-sized theatre.
Experience quality entertainment, anywhere with Xperia 10 VI’s premium audio, display, and camera capabilities, all powered by a powerful battery for uninterrupted enjoyment.
The Xperia 10 VI naturally supports the Bluetooth® connectivity including LDAC™ and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can enjoy high-resolution high-quality sound with both wired and wireless headphones. In addition, DSEE Ultimate™, which uses Sony's proprietary AI technology, reproduces sound sources such as streaming services with sound quality equivalent to high resolution.
Sony’s commitment to Sustainability
The Sony Group has set an environmental plan "Road to Zero" aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050. In order to achieve this, we are taking action while setting medium-term environmental targets in stages. As part of this mid-term environmental goals, we are aiming to eliminate plastic packaging materials for newly designed small products by 2025.
The product box and main tray of Xperia 10 VI are made from Sony’s Original Blended Material, comprising bamboo, sugar cane fibres, and recycled paper, making it possible to achieve individual packaging that is completely plastic-freevii. In addition to Sony’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic, plastic tape used to seal shipping cartons has been replaced by paper to make packaging more environmentally friendly.
Furthermore, approximately 50%viii of the raw materials for some of the parts used inside and outside the main body are environmentally friendly resins (recycled resins, plant-based resins, etc.), including SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic developed by Sony.
Accessibility
From enabling voice control to increasing text size, you can customize your Xperia 10 VI to suit your needs, using accessibility settings and apps.
Accessories
Style Cover with Stand for Xperia 10 VI
The XPERIA 10 VI has three colour matching optional covers with a built-in stand, convenient for live streaming and video chats. This slim cover is designed to perfectly fit the shape of Xperia 10 VI body combining ease of holding and functionality. A new ring strap is also included for additional comfort. In addition to providing a stable grip on your fingers, you can also wear it around your neck by combining it with a neck strap (not included). The covers also use Sony’s recycled SORPLAS™ as part of the raw materialix.
Availability
Xperia 10 VI will be available in Blue, Black and White from the middle of June onwards for £349 / €399. Pre-orders start from the 15th May, please visit: www.sony.co.uk for more details.
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