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Sony Xperia 1 VI launched to outshine DSLR: Price, features and more

Sony has launched its latest Xperia 1 VI smartphone which comes with impressive camera capabilities and has been designed to outshine some DSLRs. The renowned manufacturer of camera sensors for smartphones has equipped this handset with a horizontal triple-camera setup.

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Sony has recently unveiled its latest premium flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI. The main highlight of the smartphone is the impressive camera setup which outshines even some DSLRs, claims the company. The company, which is a renowned manufacturer of camera sensors for smartphones has equipped this handset with a horizontal triple camera setup which looks very similar to an existing Samsung device (Galaxy S24).

Pricing and availability

The new Xperia 1 VI has been priced at €1,399 (which is around Rs 1.26 lakh). With its advanced camera system, high-performance specifications, and sleek design, the Xperia 1 VI is set to make a significant impact in the smartphone market.

Premium camera capabilities

The main highlight of the device is the camera capability of Xperia 1 VI which includes a 48MP main camera with hybrid Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Also, the phone features a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a telephoto camera, along with a 12MP front shooter for selfies and video conferences. The camera setup has been enhanced by ZEISS lenses, which claim to ensure best-in-class quality to deliver photographs.

Performance and design

On the specs side, the Xperia 1 VI has been powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It offers 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, which could be expanded further by up to 1.5TB via a microSD card. A 512GB model is also available in Japan and East Asia.  

The Xperia 1 VI runs on an Android 14-based operating system and comes with four years of security support (Sony claims).

The device includes a vapour chamber to cool the system for those who prefer gaming on their handsets.

Display and build

The Xperia 1 VI maintains the design of its predecessor, featuring a flat edge and back with a pill-shaped camera island. It sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 4K OLED panel. 

The display further comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR and is further protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Battery and charging capabilities

Backed by a 5000mAh battery, the new Xperia 1 VI comes with 30W wired and wireless charging (both). On the connectivity front, the device includes USB Type-C, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 

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