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Time and method of release
Time and method of release
Introduction Time Announced October 2015 2026, May 13
Availability Status Available. Released October 2015 Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 19
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
Size and Dimensions 12.8 x 32 mm 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Product Weight 60 gram (g) 200 g
Color Options - Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
Body material and design
Body material and design
Other Body Features -
Compatible SIM Card Types - Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Display
Display
Display Technology AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, Color -
Display Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Multi-Touch Capability Yes -
Screen Size - 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm 2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Panel Type - LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Pixel Density Range - ~396 ppi density
Screen-to-Body Ratio - ~86.5% screen-to-body ratio
Highest Refresh Rate - 120Hz
Display Technical Details - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen Aspect Ratio - 19.5:9
Maximum Brightness Level - 1510 nits max brightness (measured)
Operating system or software platform
Operating system or software platform
OS Version No operating system / Compatible with Android, Windows Mobile, and iOS devices -
Audio features
Audio features
Speaker Type Yes -25.5 LUFS (Very good)
Number of 3.5mm Jacks - Yes
Audio Capabilities - Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Battery capacity and performance
Battery capacity and performance
Battery Type and Capacity Non-replaceable Lithium Polymer battery -
Capabilities
Capabilities
Smart Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor, Barometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor, GSR sensor, Microphone, Vo2Max Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Messaging Method Received notification alerts / Display text messages -
Other Features and Capabilities Pedometer / Distance and floors climbed measurement / Music playback control / Calorie consumption measurement -
Connections
Connections
Bluetooth Support 6.0
GPS Support Yes -
Memory Card Slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Available Color Options Black -
Initial data or main information
Initial data or main information
Price Range at Time of Release - € 1,499.00 / £ 1,399.00
Official Release Date - 2026, May 13
Operating System at Release - Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
Part Numbers - XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G
Processor or chip
Processor or chip
Chipset Model - Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Chip Manufacturing Process - 3 Nm
Number of Processor Cores - Octa-core
Processor Core Details - 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
Other Technical Details of Chipset - Native Sony Alpha camera support
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
GPU Model - Adreno 840
Main memory and RAM
Main memory and RAM
Internal Memory and RAM Performance - 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Memory Card Slot Type - microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Storage memory
Storage memory
RAM Memory - 12GB, 16GB
Internal Memory Capacity - 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Internal Storage Type - UFS
Main camera
Main camera
Rear Camera Details - 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard - 48 MP
Main Camera Specifications - Wide/Standard - f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Video Quality: Resolution and Frame Rate - 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Maximum Video Recording Quality of Rear Camera - 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Front camera
Front camera
Main Selfie Camera Quality - 12 MP
Main Selfie Camera Specifications - 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm
Resolution and Frame Rate of Selfie Video - 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
Battery Capacity - 5000 mAh
Battery Technology - 5000 mAh
Battery and charging features
Battery and charging features
Connection Port Type - USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
OTG Support - Yes
Maximum Supported Charging Power - 30W
Wireless Charging Support - No
Communications and sensors
Communications and sensors
Wi-Fi Specifications - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Wi-Fi Details and Description - tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth Details and Description - A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5G Support - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Navigation Type and GPS - GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor Type - side-mounted
Network connections
Network connections
Communication Technologies - Yes
Style and design
Style and design
Front Panel Material - Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Back body material - Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame material type - aluminum frame
Technical features
Technical features
Fast Charging Capability - 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
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