Sony's Xperia 1 VII flagship phone boasts enhanced audio from its Walkman division, including high-quality components and AI-based upscaling. Camera improvements include an AI auto-framing mode and a significantly upgraded 48MP ultrawide lens. The phone retains the familiar Xperia design and includes a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12GB RAM, expandable storage, and a large battery. However, it offers limited OS updates (four years) and is not launching in the US, with a high price tag of approximately $1700 in Europe.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.