Sony Xperia 1 VII

• Brand: Sony
• Model: Xperia 1 VII
• Released: 2025-05-13
• Android version: 15
• Kernel: —
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Bootloader: unlockable via official code
• Root status: Magisk after official unlock

Official specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch OLED, 1080 x 2340, 120 Hz
• Memory: 12 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Source: Sony Xperia 1 VII — official specs (checked 2026-10-30)
• Note: Official Sony UK spec page (12 GB / 256 GB model); Sony support lists Android 15 to 16. Announced 2025-05-13, on sale from June 2025.

Root methods (what works)

• Magisk after Sony's official unlock code; patch boot.img and flash.

Unlock notes

• Request the code at developer.sony.com, then use fastboot flashing unlock.

Gotchas

• Unlocking permanently degrades camera DRM keys.
• Unlocking wipes data and may void warranty.

Sources

• Sony official specs and developer unlock policy; Magisk documentation.
• Community cross-check: GSMArena (facts only; no page text is copied).
• Wikipedia text, where quoted, is used under CC BY-SA 4.0 with attribution.

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Unbolt Lab — official manufacturer spec sheet. Hardware specs verified; root status is the standard route for this platform, not a device-specific test.