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Sony
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Width: 74mm (2.91in) Released: Jun 2025
Rank: #47
11 + 13 + 8 + 12 + 15 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 0 = 75
Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 75 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #47 of 241 in the One Hand Phones index. At 74mm (2.91in) wide, it’s usable one-handed, but on the larger side.
Score breakdown
Verdict
Sony seems unsure about the direction of itâs mobile business. This yearâs Xperia announcement didnât introduce Xperia 10 VII â their midrange phone. Xperia 5 V from 2023 was the last compact Sony put out and now they seem to have slimmed their model range from 3 to just 1.
1 VII is still a great phone. The hardware is unique and more functional them any other flagship phone. Great grip and a bright screen, forward facing stereo speakers, hi quality headphone jack, SDmemory⦠this phone offers so much value. The battery life is still a 2-day affair, cameras are as good as ever (tho selfie lacks AF) and software is simple, elegant and bloatware-free.
PROs
excellent build and grip, relatively narrow (easier to use one hand) body, headphone/microphone jack, tool-less SDmemory slot for quick expansion, dedicated two-step camera button, SnapDragon 8 Elite chip with UFS4.0 performance, 2-day 5000mAh Lithium battery endurance, >1500nits bright LTPO OLED screen, IP68 protection, great photos from the 48MP OIS main + 12MP OIS continuous optical zoom + 48MP ultrawide (all 3 have PDAF) and a tried and true Sony OS with 4 years of OS updates
CONs
expensive, lack of innovation, heavy throttling under load, slow charging 5000mAh Lithium battery, sub400ppi non-HDR10+ screen, no-AF selfie, mediocre videos and lack of desktop replacement functionality that is a logical extension of Sonyâs âcreator toolâ strategy (added May 14, 2025)
Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jun 17, 2026. See the full ranking of 241 phones →