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The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D | Sony takes tech from its TVs, cameras, and Walkmans to upgrade its flagship phone.

Sony’s new phone is a Walkman now too.

In recent years, Sony has leaned on the expertise of its Alpha camera and Bravia TV teams in designing its Xperia handsets, and this time it’s added the Walkman department into the mix for upgraded audio. The ultrawide was the clear weak link in the 1 VI’s camera setup, so it’s understandable that the main and variable telephoto lenses are returning unchanged. AI-based DSEE Ultimate upscaling is supported, along with Hi-Res, LDAC, and Dolby Atmos formats, and the stereo speakers have been given a bass boost.

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