Sony’s new Xperia 1 VII borrows Hello-Fi sound tech from its Walkman

Sony’s smartphones most likely have not made a lot cash in a very long time, however they do present a showcase for the corporate’s newest digital camera and AV tech. A living proof is the brand new Xperia 1 VII flagship, a mannequin that borrows Sony’s Alpha digital camera and Bravia TV tips and now options Walkman audio know-how for the primary time as properly.

On the digital camera aspect, Sony launched a brand new 48-megapixel ultrawide digital camera (16mm full-frame equal) with a good-sized 1/1.56-inch sensor, considerably enhancing the specs of the Xperia 1 VI’s ultrawide. That is on high of the principle 48MP 1/1.35-inch 24mm digital camera and 12MP 85-170mm telephoto zoom.

One other new digital camera function is AI-powered Auto Framing. It helps you to seize a whole scene with a large angle, whereas routinely making a closeup crop (vertical or horizontal) of a topic throughout the body. That matches know-how already accessible on Sony’s Alpha digital camera lineup. Different key digital camera options embrace an improved Bokeh mode, real-time monitoring and real-time eye autofocus, “telemacro” images by way of the 120mm equal lens (with focus as shut as 4cm), professional controls, a devoted shutter button, stay streaming and “low-light functionality consistent with full-frame cameras,” Sony claims.

As for audio, Sony has upgraded the Xperia 1 VII significantly from the previous model. It now makes use of the high-end Walkman parts in key areas like sound resistors. In contrast to different smartphone makers, Sony has stored its headphone jack and improved wired sound by way of a premium-grade built-in circuit, whereas additionally enhancing its LDAC wi-fi audio high quality. Plus, the Xperia 1 VII helps Sony’s DSEE Final AI sound upscaling know-how, together with 360 Actuality audio or Dolby Atmos codecs.

The Xperia 1 VII can also be taking a cue from Sony’s Bravia shows with a brand new adaptive brightness function for the 6.5-inch OLED show. It now has mild sensors each back and front to raised gauge environmental mild ranges and regulate brightness, distinction and shade accordingly.

Different key options embrace a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (expandable to 2TB with microSD), WiFi 7, FPS gaming optimizer, two days of battery life by way of the brand new 5,000mAh battery, a vapour chamber cooler and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for environmental safety. Sony is even throwing in a free set of its top-end WH-1000XM5 headphones value round $300.

Sadly there is not any signal that the Xperia 1 VII is coming to america. It is now accessible to order in Europe and the UK for €1,499 and £1,399 respectively, or round $1,700.