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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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Sony Xperia 1 VI

Released: 2024, May 15Price: $ 965.00 / £ 840.00 / € 1,061.68Status: Available. Released 2024, June 03

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 750
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
Size6.5 inches, 103.7 cm, 2, (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia 1 VI
Price$ 965.00 / £ 840.00 / € 1,061.68
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
ColorsBlack, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
ModelsXQEC54EUKCB.GC, XQEC54EUKCG.GC, XQEC54EUKCS.GC, XQ-EC72
Single12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, June 03
Triple48 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
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Display1310 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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 bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Charging30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless, Reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2024, May 15
Announced2024, May 15
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1612156 (v10), GeekBench: 6119 (v6), 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery (new)Active use score 17:27h

Sony Xperia 1 VI Overview

About Sony Xperia 1 VI Sony Xperia 1 VI is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. Sony Xperia 1 VI has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia 1 VI can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia 1 VI support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia 1 VI void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia 1 VI will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia 1 VI run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia 1 VI.