Sony first officially announced the Xperia 1 VII way back in May, with a planned mid-July release. However, hardware issues resulted in the brand delaying the local launch of the device. Now, Sony has made the smartphone available for purchase in the country.
The phone features a 6.5-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Aside from that, it sports stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a dedicated shutter button.
Under the hood, it packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded to up to 2TB via microSDXC. Powering the phone is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, as well as reverse charging. Moreover, the device runs on Android 15, with four years of software upgrades and six years of security updates.
On the imaging side, it features a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP 1/1.56″ wide, a 12MP telephoto with a focal length of up to 170mm, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. Meanwhile, the front of the device is equipped with a 12MP selfie snapper.
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is available for purchase on the brand’s official online store. It comes in three colourways: Slate Black, Moss Green, and Orchid Purple. The phone retails for RM6,499, with early birds receiving a free pair of WH-1000XM6 headphones worth RM2,099. This offer runs until 5 October 2025.
