Sony Xperia 1 II is Company’s First 5G Smartphone, Here’s a First Look

Sony was not able to introduce its first 5G smartphone at the canceled Mobile World Congress 2020 conference, but the Xperia 1 II is definitely no slouch. Featuring a 6.5″ (21:9) 4K OLED HDR display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G SoC, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, a 4,000mAh battery, Dolby Atmos sound and the main highlight, a 5G modem. Read more for three videos, including a hands-on, and additional information.

Mobile photographers rejoice! This handset was designed with Sony’s Alpha industry-leading AF technology on its newly developed triple lens camera, which supports advanced photo technologies with outstanding ZEISS optics, calibrated specifically for Xperia 1 II, while ZEISS T Coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.

Using technology developed for Alpha interchangeable lens cameras, the Xperia 1 II offers continuous AF that performs AF / AE3 calculations at 60 times per second. This enables the world’s first AF / AE3 continuous tracking for high-speed shooting at a maximum of 20 fps, which is perfect for shooting moving subjects such as children or animals and fast-moving sports.

Sony is uniquely positioned with our wide portfolio in the era of 5G.“Xperia with 5G takes your mobile experience to the next level,” said Mitsuya Kishida, President of Sony Mobile Communications.