Unprecedented image quality

The Xperia 1 V’s revolutionary Exmor T for mobile image sensor has an innovative 2-Layer Transistor Pixel one for the photodiode and one for the phototransistor 2x better than its predecessor in low light, with less noise. People, animals, cityscapes, landscapes: your world, beautifully captured.

Immersive entertainment

With its 21:9 Wide 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate displayand premium audio technologies, the Xperia 1 V lets you lose yourself in movies, TV, music and games.

Glass with functional tactile design

The Xperia 1 V features an innovative texturised finish that changes the way a smartphone feels in your hands. Decorative yet durable, it improves the grip and looks beautiful.

Discover functional tactile design

On the Xperia 1 V, every detail, surface, texture and form has been carefully considered to enhance your user experience.

Cinematic video, no colour grading needed

Based on the S-Cinetone loved by professionals in the Cinema Line and Alpha series, S-Cinetone for mobile allows easy shooting of a cinema-like look and produces impressive images with beautiful skin tones without post-editing. Combined with high frame rate video recording at up to 4K and 120fps on all lenses, it gives you greater scope for creative expression.

Professional technology from Alpha cameras

The Xperia 1 V was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 1 series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology, and with input from professional photographers, who helped tune the technology and refine the photographic experience and results. And just as Alpha photographers expect the same performance in any lens, so the Xperia 1 V offers the same AF capabilities across all its lenses.