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Sony Xperia 1 VII
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Sony Xperia 1 VII

Released: 2025, May 13Price: £ 1,399.00 / € 1,499.00Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, June 04

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 830
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 VII
Price£ 1,399.00 / € 1,499.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
ColorsMoss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black
ModelsXQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256
Single12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2025, June 04
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, 48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Display1475 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, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 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
Released2025, May 13
Announced2025, May 13
Bluetooth6.0, 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-26.1 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2062177 (v10), GeekBench: 9293 (v6), 3DMark: 6276 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery (new)Active use score 14:44h

Sony Xperia 1 VII Overview

About Sony Xperia 1 VII Sony Xperia 1 VII is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Sony Xperia 1 VII has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 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 VII 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 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 VII 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 VII void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 VII run?

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