256GB | Platinum Silver | Excellent - Refurbished
This isn't a phone Sony built for the general market and hoped photographers would like too, it's the reverse. The Xperia 1 V is aimed squarely at professional and hobbyist content creators, and a genuinely larger main camera sensor paired with adjustable optical zoom reflects that. If photography and video are a real priority rather than an afterthought, this is one of the few phones actually engineered around that use case first.
48MP main sensor at 1/1.35-inch, noticeably larger than what most flagship phones use, paired with OIS and PDAF for genuinely reliable focus and stabilisation. That larger sensor size translates directly into better low-light performance and more control over depth of field, the kind of difference that shows up clearly if you're shooting in anything other than perfect daylight.
6.5-inch OLED running a proper 4K resolution at 3840 x 1644, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a tall 21:9 aspect ratio suited to cinema-style video. 643 pixels per inch is an unusually high density even among current flagships, and it's the kind of screen built for people who'll actually notice the difference reviewing footage or photos on-device.
12GB RAM as standard here, alongside 256GB or 512GB storage, both expandable further via microSD up to 1TB. That's real headroom for editing photos and video directly on the phone rather than needing a separate device, and everyday performance holds up just as well, apps open instantly, multitasking doesn't stutter.
5,000mAh battery, and Sony specifically engineered this one for a 3-year battery lifespan rather than just launch-day capacity, a detail most manufacturers don't bother highlighting. Wired charging hits 30W, getting you to 50% in around 30 minutes, and two-way wireless charging is included too, letting you top up other devices from the phone if needed.
This wasn't officially sold through major US carriers, so if you're outside the UK checking availability, it's worth confirming your region's coverage and warranty terms specifically. The tall, narrow 21:9 screen also takes some adjustment if you're used to more standard phone proportions, better suited to video and one-handed use than typical app layouts.
Every phone gets tested before it's listed, battery health, screen, cameras, buttons, charging port, network, then wiped and reset properly. Storage and cosmetic condition vary by stock, shown clearly on the page so there's no guessing at checkout.
Fast tracked UK delivery, warranty included as standard. Something not right on arrival? That's on us to sort, not you.
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This isn't a phone Sony built for the general market and hoped photographers would like too, it's the reverse. The Xperia 1 V is aimed squarely at professional and hobbyist content creators, and a genuinely larger main camera sensor paired with adjustable optical zoom reflects that. If photography and video are a real priority rather than an afterthought, this is one of the few phones actually engineered around that use case first.
48MP main sensor at 1/1.35-inch, noticeably larger than what most flagship phones use, paired with OIS and PDAF for genuinely reliable focus and stabilisation. That larger sensor size translates directly into better low-light performance and more control over depth of field, the kind of difference that shows up clearly if you're shooting in anything other than perfect daylight.
6.5-inch OLED running a proper 4K resolution at 3840 x 1644, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a tall 21:9 aspect ratio suited to cinema-style video. 643 pixels per inch is an unusually high density even among current flagships, and it's the kind of screen built for people who'll actually notice the difference reviewing footage or photos on-device.
12GB RAM as standard here, alongside 256GB or 512GB storage, both expandable further via microSD up to 1TB. That's real headroom for editing photos and video directly on the phone rather than needing a separate device, and everyday performance holds up just as well, apps open instantly, multitasking doesn't stutter.
5,000mAh battery, and Sony specifically engineered this one for a 3-year battery lifespan rather than just launch-day capacity, a detail most manufacturers don't bother highlighting. Wired charging hits 30W, getting you to 50% in around 30 minutes, and two-way wireless charging is included too, letting you top up other devices from the phone if needed.
This wasn't officially sold through major US carriers, so if you're outside the UK checking availability, it's worth confirming your region's coverage and warranty terms specifically. The tall, narrow 21:9 screen also takes some adjustment if you're used to more standard phone proportions, better suited to video and one-handed use than typical app layouts.
Every phone gets tested before it's listed, battery health, screen, cameras, buttons, charging port, network, then wiped and reset properly. Storage and cosmetic condition vary by stock, shown clearly on the page so there's no guessing at checkout.
Fast tracked UK delivery, warranty included as standard. Something not right on arrival? That's on us to sort, not you.
No reviews yet.
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