Sony Xperia 1 II
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OS: Android 12
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Display: OLED
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CPU: Octa-core 2.84 GHz
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Camera: 12 MP (wide)
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Memory: 8GB/12GB, 256GB
Sony Xperia 1 II — The Ultimate Smartphone for Photographers and Creators
The Sony Xperia 1 II, pronounced “One Mark Two,” is Sony’s flagship smartphone announced in February 2020 and officially released on July 24, 2020. Built for photographers, videographers, and content creators, it brings professional-grade camera technology and cinematic display quality into the palm of your hand.
The standout feature of the Xperia 1 II is its breathtaking 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with a unique 21:9 CinemaWide aspect ratio and a resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels — making it one of the sharpest smartphone displays ever produced. Combined with front-facing stereo speakers and a rare 3.5mm headphone jack, it delivers an unmatched multimedia experience perfect for streaming, gaming, and watching movies on the go.
Under the hood, the Xperia 1 II is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor built on a 7nm process, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage — ensuring fast, smooth performance for multitasking and heavy workloads.
The triple 12MP rear camera system is inspired by Sony’s professional Alpha mirrorless cameras, featuring a main wide lens, a 16mm ultrawide lens, and a 3x optical telephoto lens. The camera locks focus in as little as 0.03 seconds with 247 phase-detection AF points, while Sony’s Eye Autofocus tracks human and animal eyes for perfectly sharp portraits every time. It supports 4K HDR video recording and the full 21:9 CinemaWide aspect ratio for a true cinematic shooting experience.
The 4000mAh battery with wireless charging and IP65/IP68 dual water resistance rating rounds out a phone built to impress from every angle. Available in Black, White, and Purple, the Sony Xperia 1 II launched at $1,199 — a premium price for a truly premium smartphone experience.
Specs
Release Date
| Announced | 2020, February 24 |
| Market Availability | Available. Released 2020, May 22 |
Network
| Network Technologies |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Network Technology 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network Technology 3G | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network Technology 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| Network Technology 5G | 1, 3, 28, 77, 78 NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat19 1600/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in) Weight |
| Weight | 181.4 g (6.38 oz) |
| Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame SIM |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green |
| Other features | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020 |
| size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution |
| Screen Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Other features | Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases |
Performance
| Operating System | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU Speed | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU |
| Gpu graphics processor | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal |
| RAM | 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 256GB UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Camera Features | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Camera Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video camera Selfie | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Fast battery charging | 21W wired, PD 11W wireless |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Other Sound features | Hi-Res audio Dynamic vibration system |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Phone Price
| Mobile price in Europe (€) | About 700 EUR |
Model
| Model | XQ-AT51, XQ-AT52, SOG01, XQ-AT42 |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 534701 (v8) GeekBench: 3295 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 611 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Endurance rating 83h |
