While the new VI model has been spotted out in the wild without a US release date, last year’s flagship, photography-focused Sony Xperia Android handset is seeing a sizable price drop on Amazon. You’ll now find the unlocked Sony Xperia 1 V 256GB 5G Smartphone on sale for $1,098 shipped. Regularly $1,400, this is a $302 price drop and the best price we can find. It is in fact the first deal of the year at Amazon, and only one of three times we have seen it drop below $1,198 since launch. It did drop down to $950 for two days in mid December last year, but that’s the only time we have seen it go for less.
You’re looking Sony’s 2023 flagship Android smartphone, complete with the photography-centric design and powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. This model features 16GB of RAM alongside 256GB of onboard storage and a 5,000mAh battery to run the 4K 6.5-inch panel at a 21:9 aspect ratio.
Holding strong with the 3.5mm headphone jack for folks that still want to make use of the auxiliary/analog audio connection, you’ll also find the fingerprint scanner and a quick access shutter button for direct access to its range of photograph-taking features.
The Zeiss triple camera system around back (12 MP main sensor, 48 MP wide-angle, and 12 MP telephoto lens) delivers 4K HDR native 120fps video recording alongside cinematic color expression with S-Cinetone for mobile.
Just be sure to check out the latest on the VI if you’re looking to get your hands-on the latest from he brand’s flagship offerings:
- Sony Xperia 1 VI renders show redesigned display, headphone jack, and more
- Sony Xperia 1 VI gets Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and brighter FHD display, but no US release
- Sony could launch the Xperia 1 VI at May 17 event
Sony Xperia 1 V features:
- Next-gen sensor & computational processing for stunning low light shots
- Create cinematic color expression with S-Cinetone for mobile
- 4K HDR native 120fps video recording2 on all rear lenses
- Latest AI to deliver exceptional camera results
- Capture beautiful and natural skin tones under various light situations.
- Bright 6.5” 21:9 4K HDR OLED 120Hz3 wide display with improved Real-time HDR Drive.
- Incredible audio: Front stereo speakers with a new amplifier, Bluetooth & 3.5mm jack
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