Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE APAC 256GB XQ-EC72 (Sony PDX-245)
Sony · Announced May 2024
About Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G feels compact yet substantial in the hand, measuring 74 by 162 by 8.2 millimetres and tipping the scales at 192 grams. Its front is dominated by a 6.5‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers vivid colours and deep blacks, with a resolution of 1080 by 2340 pixels that keeps text and images sharp without pushing the pixel count to extremes. The slim profile and relatively light build suggest a device aimed at users who want a premium screen experience without the bulk of larger flagships.
Inside, the phone runs Google Android 14, providing the latest system features and security updates straight out of the box. A generous 16 GB of RAM ensures smooth multitasking and swift app launches, while the 5 000 mAh battery promises enough endurance to get through a full day of moderate use. When it’s time to recharge, the included 15 W wired charger tops up the cell efficiently, and the handset accommodates a single SIM for straightforward connectivity.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE APAC 256GB XQ-EC72 reduces the memory to 12 GiB compared with the 16 GiB found in the base model, while adding a 256 GB storage option that the base description does not specify. It is marketed as the Standard Edition and is intended for the APAC market, details absent from the generic base model overview.
When placed alongside the other Xperia 1 VI 5G variants, this model stands out for its 256 GB capacity in the APAC region, whereas the APAC‑specific sibling offers 512 GB with the same RAM. Compared with the Japanese‑market versions, it lacks the UW designation and is aimed at APAC instead of JP, and it differs from the Premium JP edition by pairing Standard‑Edition styling with lower 12 GiB RAM and 256 GB storage rather than the Premium’s 16 GiB RAM and 512 GB storage.
Technical Specifications
All NR bands (7)
- NR 1800 MHz (N3)
- NR 2100 MHz (N1)
- NR 2600 MHz (N7)
- NR 700 MHz (N28)
- NR 800 MHz (N20)
- NR 850 MHz (N5)
- NR 900 MHz (N8)
All TD-NR bands (7)
- TD-NR 2300 MHz (N40)
- TD-NR 2500 MHz (N41)
- TD-NR 2600 MHz (N38)
- TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
- TD-NR 3700 MHz (N77)
- TD-NR 4700 MHz (N79)
- TD-NR 4700 MHz (N79) bands
All LTE bands (17)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 25)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 29)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (6)
- TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
- TD-LTE 2000 MHz (Band XXXIV)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
- TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- TD-LTE 5900 MHz (Band XLVI)
All UMTS bands (7)
- UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
- UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 800MHz (Band VI)
- UMTS 800MHz (Band XIX)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
4 other phones with the same base model: Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 512GB XQ-EC44 (Sony PDX-245)
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE APAC 512GB XQ-EC72 (Sony PDX-245)
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB XQ-EC44 (Sony PDX-245)
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI 5G UW Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB XQ-EC24 A401SO (Sony PDX-245)