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Sony Xperia 1 VII Retains 3.5mm Headphone Jack and MicroSD Slot for Audiophile Creators

Sony doubles down on creator-centric hardware in the Xperia 1 VII, maintaining uncompressed wired audio output and tool-less 1.5TB MicroSD card expansion.

Garrett Cole
Garrett Cole
Automotive Tech & EV Mobility Editor
Sony Xperia 1 VII Retains 3.5mm Headphone Jack and MicroSD Slot for Audiophile Creators
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Sony doubles down on creator-centric hardware in the Xperia 1 VII, maintaining uncompressed wired audio output and tool-less 1.5TB MicroSD card expansion.

Creator Hardware: In an era of sealed flagship smartphones, Sony continues to champion creator independence with the Xperia 1 VII, retaining gold-plated 3.5mm analog audio circuitry and hot-swappable storage.

Dedicated High-Resolution DAC & Amp

Audiophile laboratory measurements verify crosstalk reduction of -102dB, providing pristine power for high-impedance studio monitoring headphones without external dongles.

True Optical Continuous Zoom

The periscope lens smoothly transitions between 85mm and 170mm focal lengths using physical motor-driven glass elements, delivering true optical bokeh at all zoom stops.

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