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Sony Xperia 1 II

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).

2020 · Mid-range · Android 10
Overall
B
Performance
B+
Display
A+
Battery
C
Camera
C
Charging
C
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.5" · 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
RAM12GB | 8GB
Storage256GB
Main Camera12 MP · Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Razor-sharp 643 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2020, February 24
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
Storage
256GB
Memory Card
microSDXC
💻 Display
Size
6.5"
Resolution
1644×3840
Sharpness
643 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
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)
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie
8 MP
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Selfie Features
HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging
21W wired, PD 11W wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
181.4g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat19 1600/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II supports 5G connectivity.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II supports wireless charging (21W wired, PD 11W wireless).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Sony Xperia 1 II.
Yes, up to 21W (21W wired, PD 11W wireless).
The Sony Xperia 1 II is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia 1 II SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 II has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia 1 II ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 12.
The Sony Xperia 1 II uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The Sony Xperia 1 II supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia 1 II has 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.

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