Meet the Xperia 1 VII: Sony’s New Flagship Marvel
Roll out the red carpet—Sony has just revealed its latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, blending expertise from its renowned Alpha cameras, Walkman players, and BRAVIA TVs. Launched on May 13, 2025, this smartphone is packed with smart tech from various Sony icons, sprinkled with “Xperia Intelligence” to boost camera, audio, and display performance.
AI Camerawork and Auto Framing: Filming Without Fiddling
Ever tried filming a moving subject while walking and ended up with shaky, badly framed footage? The Xperia 1 VII practically reads your mind. Thanks to AI Camerawork, the phone automatically keeps your subject steady and centered—even if you’re wandering around like a distracted director. It uses powerful image stabilization plus body position recognition to keep that perfect shot. Meanwhile, Auto Framing tracks your subject with AI and crops the video to keep them right in the middle of the frame. No need to obsessively follow them with your camera—it’s like having a mini cameraman in your pocket.
Camera Setup: More Lenses, More Magic
The Xperia 1 VII sports a pro-level triple camera system:
- A new 16mm ultra-wide lens with a large 48MP 1/1.56-inch sensor that’s great for low-light and night shots, reducing noise and impressing with wide dynamic range.
- A 24mm wide-angle lens with 2x optical zoom, packing Sony’s Exmor T sensor for crystal-clear images even when the light fades.
- A powerful telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom (85mm to 170mm equivalent), perfect for snapping distant subjects in sharp focus.
These lenses also shine when recording videos, even those with AI-powered framing, delivering bright and detailed footage.
Walkman Heritage Powers the Sound Game
Music lovers, rejoice! The Xperia 1 VII borrows audio tech straight from Sony’s legendary Walkman line, offering crystal-clear sound quality through wired headphones—so your tunes sound like they’re coming from a dedicated music player. Plus, the DSEE Ultimate tech enhances compressed streaming tracks, making Spotify and YouTube Music sound fuller and richer. Stereo speakers also got a tweak for clearer highs and deeper bass across the board.
A BRAVIA-Grade Display That Sees the Light
Whether you’re outdoors under blazing sun or chilling in a dim corner, the Xperia 1 VII adapts its screen brightness and colors like a pro, thanks to a special ambient light sensor on the back. The display pushes peak brightness paired with Sony’s “Sunlight Vision” tech for effortless viewing on bright days.
Powerhouse Performance & Long-Lasting Battery
Under the hood sits Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, boosting AI, CPU, and GPU speeds by over 40% compared to last year. This means faster photo processing, smoother gaming, and smarter power use. Activating “Processing Optimization” can slash energy use on apps by up to tenfold, extending your phone’s battery life to two full days of active use—a big plus for busy bees.
Green & User-Friendly
Sony also embraces sustainability with the Xperia 1 VII. Its packaging is 100% plastic-free, using eco-friendly paper materials. About 84% of the phone’s plastic components use recycled or plant-based materials. Accessibility features are upgraded too: the camera now uses sounds and vibrations to help you know when you’re holding it steady, and the OS’s TalkBack reads menus based on what you use most, making navigation easier.
Standout Style
Looking to accessorize? A special Xperia 1 VII cover is available with a practical kickstand for hands-free fun—both vertically and horizontally. It also has a grip and ring strap for better control when filming, all in eco-conscious materials matching the phone’s colors.
Price-wise, the Xperia 1 VII will set you back about €1,499 and arrives from May 13, 2025.
