Sony has just announced the Xperia 1 V and we love it. Here are 41 reasons why its amazing.

1. The first of its kind “Exmor T for Mobile” stacked sensor with an innovative 2-Layer Transistor Pixel
2. Insane low light performance that is two times more than the Xperia 1 IV
3. The new sensor is 1.7x larger than the Xperia 1 IV’s main sensor
4. Absolutely mind blowing eye-tracking autofocus
5. 24mm wide main lens : full aspect 52 MP/ effective 48 MP , 1/1.53in, f/1.9, OIS
6. 16mm ultra-wide lens : 12MP, 1/2.5in, f/2.2
7. 85-125mm periscope telephoto lens : 12MP, 1/3.5in, f/2.3-2.8, OIS
8. ‘S-Cinetone for mobile’ from Sony’s Cinema Line cameras, enables you to capture cinema like video
9. All rear lenses are capable of up to 30fps burst shooting
10. All rear lenses can record video at 4K HDR at 120fps
11. 12MP selfie camera with 1/2.9” sensor
12. 60% larger heat diffusion sheet volume compared to Xperia 1 IV
13. A very nicely placed dedicated physical camera shutter button which can be half pressed for focussing
14.  Sony’s AI algorithms have replaced the need for a TOF sensor
15. A stunning 6.5-inch 4k HDR OLED with 120Hz refresh rate
16. The display has a resolution of 3840 x 1644 pixels with a pixel density of 643 PPI
17. Pocket cinema experience on the display with 21:9 aspect ratio
18. Blazingly fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU which is 35% faster than the previous generation
19. A hefty 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage
20. A microSD card slot expandable up to 1TB
21. 5000 mAh battery and 30W wired charging capable of 50% charge in 30 minutes
22. Wireless and reverse wireless charging
23. Creator mode “powered by CineAlta”. Experience entertainment exactly as its creators intended.
24. Product Showcase Setting that automatically detects the object and focuses on it for more professional looking product videos/ vlogs
25. The rear-facing Voice Priority mic, focuses on the subject speaking in front of the camera and industry-leading audio separation technology filters out ambient sound
26. Doubles as a professional external 4K field monitor
27. Record video in the Xperia 1 V’s internal memory
28. Easy live streaming with the External monitor feature on the Xperia 1 V and a 5G connection
29. Photo Pro and Video Pro updated with vertical UI and focus peaking
30. Fast 240 Hz motion blur reduction and responsive touch scanning for gamers
31. Ability to record gameplay at 120 Hz and live stream
32. Has a gaming audio mixer, voice changer, and single or burst screen capture
33. New full-stage stereo speakers are fantastic for videos and gaming
34. A new high-power and low-noise amplifier with better audio fidelity and richer bass
35. The 3.5mm audio jack is still retained for those who choose wired headphones
36. The four sides are flat and have grooved lines to maximise grip and comfort
37. Front and back covered with Gorilla Glass Victus
38. The rear has minute convex shapes on its surface, making it more resistant to fingerprints and scratches.
39. IP65/68 rating for water and dust resistance
40. Flagship Sony Alpha camera features lovingly crafted into a device that weighs 187 g
41. Available in black, platinum silver and khaki green colour options

Here’s the product announcement video

You a filmmaker, photographer, hardcore mobile gamer, videographer or musician? Preorder the Xperia 1 V from B&H here.