I sold my s23 and iphone 15 for this Xperia 1 VI. Well, i didn't have any regrets... no buts and whys.. Everythinf is smooth. Finally, all my photos are natural.. No AI and everything. I can play Call of duty while plugged in without damaging my battery!! Kudos to the master of electronics, Sony!!!!! Way to go!!
Xperia 1 VI is a masterpiece of a camera, however there is a problem... It needs at least AI to sharpen the photos on the telephoto lens only as 3.5x+ zoom looks incredibly blurry in comparison to other flagships, even S24 ultra at 3X looks better and that says alot as the 3x sensor on s24 ultra is junk.
I think what people don't consider or these tech reviewers don't point out is reselling value.. when moving to new phone S24U will offer more value in trade in or easier to sell than Xperia phones... I don't think most people think of that just a little forward planning...
These are the right bezels for a phone. Functional bezels. That hold cameras and speakers and provide an uninterrupted display. Unlike the god awful s23 fe and pixel 8a that are made to look cheap and shouldn't be defended because "they arent flagships"
@@tontsar91yep true, wish I would’ve waited a while for this to come out, I’m stuck on a contract with ID mobile and can’t pay it off nor upgrade until 60 days before it ends. 😭 I’ve got the Samsung Galaxy S23 plus. But I’m missing the headphone jack and micro SD card slot so bad, plus I like stock android which Sony tends to have. It’d be great to be the one with a different phone again 😃
For my preference....not punch hole...side finger print reader....front facing speakers and headphone jack ....this is the best phone since htc one m7....call me old fashioned but i miss a led notification light ...this phone fabulous battery life ...good sound ...much better aspect ratio and plenty sharp enough screen ...the only minus really the zoom isnt the best ... macro camera is insane though ....and no heating up ....not had any issues at all to this point ..for me personally ... well done sony ....
I swapped my Pixel 8 Pro for this and I do not regret it. Less AI photo-nobbing for sure, but more importantly it doesn't slip out of my hands at every given opportunity. I was glad to get away from the under screen finger print reader, but it took me a little while to get used to the Xperia reader; It just happens to be exactly where I grab the phone in my pocket, so it would get unlocked when putting it away or getting it out. The former being the worst of the two. Happily however, there is a setting to change the reader so it only reads if the button itself is depressed, so that fixed the issue for me. The phone may be £200 more expensive, but for some reason, my O2 switch up came in at the exact same price as my 8 pro, so I lost nothing by changing. :/ Edit > One thing that really annoys me is that for the audio processing, you can't set "Dolby" for video and "No effect" for audio, even in the custom setting. I don't want DSEE Ultimate for music, because my music is already Hi-Res.
@@MOTHIATMAN I'd say the picture quality is about equal on auto, but more natural looking. The pixel does more to make your photos look appealing - which was one of the reasons I wanted the 1 VI. I just want it to reflect what I'm seeing. The Xperia still does do some stuff to enhance though. The pro mode is where its at really. In Regards to shutter speed, you can go up 1/8000 which is pretty fast :D but the iso tops out at 6400 (in shutter priority mode) so you'll need a well lit environment. In short, day time it's great, dusk onwards, you'll struggle
I had this problem with an earlier Xperia, I was constantly unlocking it again as I shoved it into my trousers. Learned to adjust my grip eventually! But yeah, that 'press to unlock' option is a great addition
@@TechSpurt I think for me, it's exacerbated by the fact I slot it away top down. It's always my index finger touching it. I do find however that often if I don't unlock first time, with the depress option enabled, when I retry, I unlock it and then immediately turn off the screen in one go. Adjustment period 🤣
I once used Xperia x and loved it. The display, screen size, camera and the UI was really unique. It seems after a long time a good Xperia is out again . I'm hoping to buy it but sadly it is not available In retail in Australia. 😢
The reason Sony does not introduce facial recognition is security issues. Unlike in the past, biometric authentication is now used in a wide range of important situations, such as monetary transactions and personal ID authentication. If you want to ensure security equal to or higher than fingerprint authentication with facial recognition, you need an advanced system like the iPhone. Therefore, although it is not well known, the current facial recognition of many Android manufacturers only uses the front camera for flat authentication, so the security performance is low. Introducing a system like the iPhone would be costly and would affect the design. And the fact is that fingerprint authentication alone is currently comfortable to use. Sony does not want to introduce facial recognition with insufficient security performance for the safety of consumers.
I moved from my iPhone 15 pro max to Sony Xperia 1 mark VI since 20240610 and I m not looking back! 1 huge thing for me is that it is missing a REAL pro video app. The included one is VERY good for photos but NOT so good for video. Can't wait for the promised new software with the up and coming Android update! Sony you got me hooked!
Hey guys, I use Mac and going to get a Nikon Zf with 28-400mm f4-8, I prefer iOS, should I get: Sony Xperia 1 VI: natural image quality, no hole screen, 3.5mm jack, removable microSD and SIM tray with just fingernail, free XM5 headphone that I can sell away, free casing Or iPhone 15 Pro: smaller, about 350 USD cheaper right now in my country, build in AI thing that can help me improve my English sentence Or iPhone 16 Pro: improved ultrawide, the 120mm tele, dedicated camera shutter button Or iPhone 15: 350 USD cheaper and in my favourite Yellow color Or iPhone 16: dedicated shutter button, AI, could be in my favourite Yellow color
@@NetvoTV get the sony Xperia and leave that trash iOS behind and while you're at it, sell the mac for one of the latest thinkpads as well, you'll thank me after you get used to it (and when you see that apple sells mainly overpriced stuff)
@@peacebringer610 your statement contain too much biased emotional advices and not unbiased logical advices, hence they are untrustworthy and unreliable words, can't rely on, sorry
@@ReverseKitty I know what I want but it's good to listen to advices too to evaluate your directions, I know which advices are knowledgeable, thanks for your warning
No front camera hole, stereo front facing speakers, headphone jack, better camera app (than the 1ii) only thing they are missing is a better anti shake, definitely considering the upgrade, great review!!
People always blame Sony for their 'old school' design. This was out of context. This is Sony signature design. Even Samsung Ultra series has Sony signature design since Note 10. Thick bezels? Sony always make it that way for their flagship devices because those eyesick bezels that people hates actually was front speaker. Not one, but both up and bottom screen. When we see this design, we already know it was Sony all the way. Sony always with their own unique way not following other company copy and paste design for their product. If these people have a problem, go make your own devices or just keep dreaming for their own dreaming smartphone
Having kept my trustee Samsung S9 for more years than i really should have done, it was high time for a change! As an audio buff i was considering the MIAD01 with its posh balanced headphone jack etc but aside from that, well it's not so great and really is a one trick pony so i kept looking... Then stumbled on this mk vi when looking at my o2 upgrade options 😅 Ok it is eye wateringly expensive but hey if I'm gonna keep this one for as long as the S9 then... Yeah, sure I can justify it *cough* Loving it so far! The best camera in the world is the one you happen to have in your pocket etc etc and this one does not disappoint. Coupled with great sound from both BT and the jack, snappy performance, a slick design, and gaming performance that makes my kiddies jealous, i couldn't be happier! Anyway nice review and keep up the good work fella 👍
Maybe i am the last person that still using XZ Premium as a daily phone, still working perfectly and i am still enjoying wired headphone or in earbud jack for calling, listening music and watching movies. I kinda like the mark v1 than mark v because of boxy form of mark vi rather than rectangular form of mark v. This will be my next phone
Just orderd the phone. Can't wait. Moving on from my good Xperia 5 III will refurb this phone with a new screen and fresh re install. It's good for my mother now. Onoy problem with my old phone. Is their os no longer support. So here we go once again with a Sony. 👍
I just figured out why there is no Pro mode at launch with a promise of some kind of update later... They thought what would Tesla do as they are popular (where before it was "what would Apple do" - when they used to say what would Sony do) and so they realised Tesla launches with promises for it's features to come sometime in the future via an OTA drop... genius!
Thanks for the review. Although the bezels are there, at least it's not a hole punch, which is not bad. However, I like Sony's approach to this, and makes it look very clean. What's interesting is that they didn't announce an Xperia 5 VI.
Bezels are great for accommodating the selfie camera, front-facing stereo speakers, and providing some purchase for gaming. I would not want a phone without these features.
I'm someone who still rocks a Galaxy S20+ and will be in the market for a new phone in the near future. I have zero interest any of the current Samsung Galaxy phones or iPhones whatsoever since they all don't have expandable storage. Would the Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V be a good upgrade from my Galaxy S20+?
Yes it'll definitely be better in many ways (much better if you got Exynos). Better responsiveness, camera and pretty much all hardware. But you might miss some features from OneUI like shifting the back button to the right side, Knox, and Samsung being a bitch by not allowing their apps to sync to non-Samsung devices.
@@pixels_per_inch I use swipe controls for that type of thing, so I guess that won't be a problem unless Sony doesn't provide swip controls. UI change won't be a problem for me, because I would say I use maybe 30% of the features on my 20+, if I'm honest.
Happy to see that this has a 512GB option, was really disappointed to see the Xperia 1 V be capped at 256GB last year. That said I don't think I'll be upgrading from my Xperia 1 IV just yet.
Had mine for two weeks. Superb. Brilliant battery and the speakers are nice. Disappointed with the rubbish unboxing experience and have had those glitches with TH-cam.
TWO DAY BATTERY yes please :D longer range and macro!! I wont upgrade my 1V just yet as i want the zoom sensor to be updated to the new two layer transistor pixel tech
i'd rather appreciate the separate photo pro and video pro app or maybe make a separate app with both photo pro and video pro features in it beside the stock camera because thats what makes sony phone defferent and makes it special.
luckily this video pops up on my recommendations. everybody in my school be sayin "people who use android phones dont have personalitys and the sony phone are overpriced while being a trashy cheap phone". im not someone whos so quick to judge even tho im using an iphone that my parents bought for me so i didnt say anything, until now i saw this video like DUDE! it has sd card slot???? while also using flagship chipset?. im defo gonna buy this
I've always liked the sony designs and now I've had a Moto Razor for a bit I've decided I'm not fussed about a folding screen so my go for a bar phone again next time. This will definitely be on my radar.
SONY SHOULD REAAALLLLLYYYYY RELEASE THIS PHONE IN MORE ASIAN MARKETS AND EVEN MANY COUNTRIES IN EUROPE AND THE WEST...... MAKE THE PRICE LIKE 1000$ 1100$ FOR THE MARK 1 AND 799$ FOR THE MARK 5S.... THEY WILL KILL THE MARKET!!!
@@drakthorianakatzaphquiel455 India is literally the largest smartphone market in the world. Every phone has a place here. Sony is missing out big time.
Micro SD and audiojack would be fantastic with my Tidal library, I already have a 1tb one I got for 40$ Side-key-fingerprint instead of searching for where on the screen to touch 😍😍 I might very well move from the Samsung Ultra, would miss Dex and the S-Pen though
I get the feeling from all your Xperia content that you genuinely like how Sony do stuff differently to others, something I share. I was highly sceptical when I saw that the 1 VI would go to a 19.5:9 FHD+ display and I'm honestly still on the fence about whether I like that decision. The battery life is a truly incredible stat and if the lower res display is why, then that's a near-perfect compromise, but I would've preferred if Sony kept the 21:9 format with the 1096p resolution which all Xperia 1 devices have defaulted to when not showing 4K content, to keep the iconic shape of these phones the same.
Sony listened to MKBHD’s suggestions and looks like they implemented it well! I’ll see if I can get an Xperia 1 VI at some point. Watch his video “why people don’t buy Sony phones”
@@shanepatrick641 I saw that video when it came out and I respect his views, but I think they would've been more appropriately applied to the Xperia 5 than the Xperia 1. The Xperia 5 has always been the more general-audience phone that they've not quite nailed. The Xperia 1 is for the hardcores seeing as we don't get an Xperia Pro regularly. I recall seeing that Sony are experiencing a shortage of certain supplies so aren't launching an Xperia 5 this year, it could be that they anticipated that and made the 1VI more of a compromise.
not enough pixels to stretch over 21:9 hence 4K. I think it was a hard sell for that ratio for normal web content for most people. Having it squished and require more scrolling and landscape mode having less height
@@DNGR369 4K Xperia 1s run at 1096x2560 when not showing 4k content, so your point about pixels is moot, but I will give you that the nonstandard aspect ratio is a hard sell for the general public, but so is a lot of what makes the Xperia 1 an Xperia 1. They (should) be using the Xperia 5 to target the general public, give that the simplified camera and 19.5:9 display, it'll sell much better, especially given its much more approachable pricetag.
I am very impressed with the battery of the mark vi. The official cover is damn hard to remove. I gave up in the end. My photos have come out very well so far. Wondering if Sony will be the first to change to perovskite camera sensor. As that looks interesting. I have wanted to try the pixel phones, just don't like the design. Samsung phones don't like them as they have their overlay on top of Android. Sony phones seem so more logical everything it the right place. That could be just because i have ha so many so use to everything. The older you get you seem to stick with what you know and if something is done differently then it seems too hard to have to learn. I did have one of my photos used for a background on a certificate people printed out. The guy that took his DSLR camera and thinks he was a amateur photographer got beaten by a Sony phone about 12 years ago. My photos catch the eye of everyone who walks by and sees my desktop background.
i think im gonna switch to this sony phone. hi res audio jack, sd card, 4k 120 recording, 1inch camera sensor, front facing speakers hence the bezels. all what i need.
I didn't expect less from the cameras, I knew that they had to be good because we're dealing with Sony here. And trust me they nailed that camera. Vibrant and barely any processing on images shot
This is so far the only phone Ive found that has everything I want. 3.5mm audio, sd card, no camera hole/notch, detailed pro camera app, great battery life. Only cons are the high price, and somewhat short software support life.
@@pillepolle3122 does that really matter when you have an sd card slot, a headphone jack, and a display out? Also I don't want to kill my battery in less than 4 years so 30 watts is just perfect
@@icerink239 I dont need those old tech. I use bluetooth and I want the fast internal storage and not a lame sd card. And I changey battery every year like no big deal and rather have 100 watt charging
Godd representation Thanks. For Christmas I'll buy this. ❤ Time to change my old Xperia 1 Mark 1 to Mark 6. Sure I'm going to see a very big difference. 😂
I bought this phone as i wanted a in built music app. I've been a Samsung fan from 2014 but they have removed the headphones jack and in built music app so i made the switch. My Sony is coming tomorrow, can't wait looking forward to it
SD Card & 3.5mm headphone jack support, together, on a single, non budget phone, in 2024! Miracles do happen....at a price. This will be my next phone, once the price has dropped to sub £1k, in 6mths or so as my Samsung A90 5G is now set for a (long overdue) retirement.
this is actually the perfect phone for me (other than it being too big), too bad i bought a new phone ~2 years ago. headphone jack + sd card 😁. also getting rid of the 4k screen is such a good move, ill pick one up next year used/refurb ig
this is now tthe best phone of 2024. well done sony anyone from uk here. I want this phone as sony is not available in my region ready to pay extra for this level of quality phone
Beautiful punch-holeless phone 👌🏻If it wasn't for the price I would've bought it. For the moment I'll stick with Nubia's Red Magic line, and upgrade to the 10 Pro come November.
Another entertaining review, you are amazing. I must say they are some of the worse pictures you have even taken though. Was much drink consumed beforehand? 🤣
Hello Chris, great review as always. Can you please help me to decide which phone to get. I have Huawei P40 pro, but want to upgrade. I usualy use mobile for browsing, cam, and social medias, so I was thinking about getting Iphone 15, Google pixel 8 pro or Samsung S23 ultra. Would you choose one of those 3, or recomand me another phone to buy, thanx in advance.
HI, great review, I understand OIS but does your 1 vi rattle ? and if it does can you explain it to a non tech head like me, because I hate the constant rattle when I move the phone from desk to ear. Any good thoughts. PMC
What's he talking about the sides not feeling like glass? They're not glass, they're metal. I love how grippy my Xperia 1 VI is whilst still feeling premium.
Thanks for the review, this looks like a very healthy upgrade for my 1iii. I can see the LED notification is still there 🥰 I'm happy they widened up the screen ratio because the one game I play does not benefit from 21:9.
I'm still on my Xperia 1 IV, but it hasn't blown me away. The fingerprint sensor is going a bit dodgy now and sometimes the on screen button doesn't work for videos and pictures. The fact it overheats on 4k filming is annoying too, and they removed 920fps recording that my ZX Premium had. So overall a bit disappointed. So I'm not sure what to do next.
Have been a great fan of urs bro.. they dont sell the Sony Brand anymore in Asia Pac / Middle East so had to opt for a Xiaomi 14 Ultra.. have always loved Sony but they have kept the sensors as the last ones and smaller ones too and the video graphy in the dark light is downright poor. Xiaomi has an issue with the battery though and the camera kit has to improve the quality of the focus, when attached. Can you do a comparison pls? The good thing that Xiaomi has, with its LEICA partnership, that it is going for the Natural looks only, like Sony.
I'd love to hear a review of the Sony Xperia 10 VI frankly. It's still little and I was surprised by the size when I saw it in a shop.. not that they'd let me pick it up. Given it's ickle and relatively cheap, I'd love some 'professional' thoughts.
This is the first Mark I i will get (at a discount though, retail price right now is beyond my interest) It hit all the right notes this time for me, primary the battery life, and second the aspect ratio (i just dont like the long remote control style form factor)
I've been a Samsung man for years. I'm currently in possession of the S22 ultra. I'm looking to let go of Samsung and have been looking at this Sony model. I was close to jumping to iPhone a couple of years ago but I prefer the more openess of android phones with regards to apps etc. Would you recommend jumping from Samsung to Sony and in particular to this new Sony job?
If you want better battery, more control of how your pictures come out(using the photo pro mode) And want your pictures to look much more natural then yeah. If you want more consistent pictures more zoom and better low light shots go with Samsung. I am currently walking around with both, to test out which one I prefer more and selling the other
I want Google, Samsung and Apple to take the continuous optical zoom feature from this phone. That would be a true game changer. 3.5x to 7.1x is great. Samsung should have done this, instead of replacing the 10x with 5x. They should have just made the 3x lens a 3x-5/7x continuous optical zoom and then keep the 10x
I had the 5 IV, and I did like it a lot. But there was compromises for sure. The finger print reader stopped working for no reason. But the biggest complaint was the Bluetooth connection. I just couldn’t have it in a pocket. And I tried several headphones. So if I wanted to listen to anything I had to carry it around. That got old really fast, and I hope they improved it.
I'm currently waiting for an Oneplus Open to arrive, but If I don't like that, I'll definitely be going for this. Had an Xperia 1 IV and loved it apart from the crappy torch and the aspect ratio.
Swopped s24 ultra, not a good move. Love the codecs and 3.5jack, main reasons I swopped but buggy and seems to struggle holding a WiFi signal, never had that issue before 🤷🏼♀️
I hope the camera is better than the Pixels A series last time there was a blind test by a certain TH-camr with multiple smartphones it totally beat the overpriced Xperia 1 flagship.
I have an Xperia 1 which my daughter uses mainly for roblox and is still running fine, but i currently have a 2.5 year old Xperia 1 III and can't wait to get rid of it. Overheating constantly making the phone run really slow and sometimes unresponsive, fingerprint sensor works for a bit then stops until you reset phone, really laggy apps and i have less than 50% memory used, terrible signal. Dont think ill go for another Xperia even though their one of the few that continue to provide 3.5mm jack and SD card slot, and the dynamic vibration with audio is amazing.
My 4 year old Xperia 1 ii struggles to last a full day with any more than about 4 hours of screen on time and it charges quicker than it used (which is weird)
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I sold my s23 and iphone 15 for this Xperia 1 VI. Well, i didn't have any regrets... no buts and whys.. Everythinf is smooth. Finally, all my photos are natural.. No AI and everything. I can play Call of duty while plugged in without damaging my battery!! Kudos to the master of electronics, Sony!!!!! Way to go!!
Xperia 1 VI is a masterpiece of a camera, however there is a problem...
It needs at least AI to sharpen the photos on the telephoto lens only as 3.5x+ zoom looks incredibly blurry in comparison to other flagships, even S24 ultra at 3X looks better and that says alot as the 3x sensor on s24 ultra is junk.
I think what people don't consider or these tech reviewers don't point out is reselling value.. when moving to new phone S24U will offer more value in trade in or easier to sell than Xperia phones... I don't think most people think of that just a little forward planning...
the xperia is cool and all but... you sold an s23 AND a 15?
This never happened...
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Samsung phone can do this too on the game hub setting you can bypass battery when connect charger but battery should be not less than 25%
These are the right bezels for a phone. Functional bezels. That hold cameras and speakers and provide an uninterrupted display. Unlike the god awful s23 fe and pixel 8a that are made to look cheap and shouldn't be defended because "they arent flagships"
How dare the $500 phone act like they arent flagships 😤
@@everydaydose7779 how dare a $200 Chinese phone have thin bezels 😤
@@Hikari_to_Yuri I agree with both your comments.
lol that pixel 8a is atrocious.
@@Hikari_to_Yuri have you seen those god awful Hyper tiddie fuck OS on them?
It's the only premium phone with an sd card and headphone jack, which basically places it in it's own category
In other words its the only phone worth considering.
@@tontsar91yep true, wish I would’ve waited a while for this to come out, I’m stuck on a contract with ID mobile and can’t pay it off nor upgrade until 60 days before it ends. 😭
I’ve got the Samsung Galaxy S23 plus. But I’m missing the headphone jack and micro SD card slot so bad, plus I like stock android which Sony tends to have.
It’d be great to be the one with a different phone again 😃
Xiaomi note 13pro has both. Not as premium as the Sony but still decent and a lot cheaper.
@@johnmc3862 note 13 pro 4g is a good cheaper alternative
@@shanepatrick641boomer
For my preference....not punch hole...side finger print reader....front facing speakers and headphone jack ....this is the best phone since htc one m7....call me old fashioned but i miss a led notification light ...this phone fabulous battery life ...good sound ...much better aspect ratio and plenty sharp enough screen ...the only minus really the zoom isnt the best ... macro camera is insane though ....and no heating up ....not had any issues at all to this point ..for me personally ... well done sony ....
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Price is a minus I think.
I swapped my Pixel 8 Pro for this and I do not regret it. Less AI photo-nobbing for sure, but more importantly it doesn't slip out of my hands at every given opportunity. I was glad to get away from the under screen finger print reader, but it took me a little while to get used to the Xperia reader; It just happens to be exactly where I grab the phone in my pocket, so it would get unlocked when putting it away or getting it out. The former being the worst of the two. Happily however, there is a setting to change the reader so it only reads if the button itself is depressed, so that fixed the issue for me.
The phone may be £200 more expensive, but for some reason, my O2 switch up came in at the exact same price as my 8 pro, so I lost nothing by changing. :/
Edit > One thing that really annoys me is that for the audio processing, you can't set "Dolby" for video and "No effect" for audio, even in the custom setting. I don't want DSEE Ultimate for music, because my music is already Hi-Res.
How is pic quality compared to 8 pro and shutter speed to capture moving objects
@@MOTHIATMAN I'd say the picture quality is about equal on auto, but more natural looking. The pixel does more to make your photos look appealing - which was one of the reasons I wanted the 1 VI. I just want it to reflect what I'm seeing.
The Xperia still does do some stuff to enhance though.
The pro mode is where its at really.
In Regards to shutter speed, you can go up 1/8000 which is pretty fast :D but the iso tops out at 6400 (in shutter priority mode) so you'll need a well lit environment. In short, day time it's great, dusk onwards, you'll struggle
I had this problem with an earlier Xperia, I was constantly unlocking it again as I shoved it into my trousers. Learned to adjust my grip eventually! But yeah, that 'press to unlock' option is a great addition
@@TechSpurt I think for me, it's exacerbated by the fact I slot it away top down. It's always my index finger touching it.
I do find however that often if I don't unlock first time, with the depress option enabled, when I retry, I unlock it and then immediately turn off the screen in one go.
Adjustment period 🤣
I once used Xperia x and loved it. The display, screen size, camera and the UI was really unique. It seems after a long time a good Xperia is out again . I'm hoping to buy it but sadly
it is not available In retail in Australia. 😢
The reason Sony does not introduce facial recognition is security issues. Unlike in the past, biometric authentication is now used in a wide range of important situations, such as monetary transactions and personal ID authentication. If you want to ensure security equal to or higher than fingerprint authentication with facial recognition, you need an advanced system like the iPhone. Therefore, although it is not well known, the current facial recognition of many Android manufacturers only uses the front camera for flat authentication, so the security performance is low. Introducing a system like the iPhone would be costly and would affect the design. And the fact is that fingerprint authentication alone is currently comfortable to use. Sony does not want to introduce facial recognition with insufficient security performance for the safety of consumers.
Seems like a lot of people here aren't fussed about it anyway.
@@zenmog
This lack of awareness of the dangers is alarming.
Err it’s a massive issue. Lots of people are fussed….
yeah either do it like apple or don't do it at all
They need to make something like face id they have the space on the bezel
I moved from my iPhone 15 pro max to Sony Xperia 1 mark VI since 20240610 and I m not looking back! 1 huge thing for me is that it is missing a REAL pro video app. The included one is VERY good for photos but NOT so good for video. Can't wait for the promised new software with the up and coming Android update! Sony you got me hooked!
Hey guys, I use Mac and going to get a Nikon Zf with 28-400mm f4-8, I prefer iOS, should I get:
Sony Xperia 1 VI: natural image quality, no hole screen, 3.5mm jack, removable microSD and SIM tray with just fingernail, free XM5 headphone that I can sell away, free casing
Or
iPhone 15 Pro: smaller, about 350 USD cheaper right now in my country, build in AI thing that can help me improve my English sentence
Or
iPhone 16 Pro: improved ultrawide, the 120mm tele, dedicated camera shutter button
Or
iPhone 15: 350 USD cheaper and in my favourite Yellow color
Or
iPhone 16: dedicated shutter button, AI, could be in my favourite Yellow color
@@NetvoTV get the sony Xperia and leave that trash iOS behind and while you're at it, sell the mac for one of the latest thinkpads as well, you'll thank me after you get used to it (and when you see that apple sells mainly overpriced stuff)
@@NetvoTVDon't listen to people in TH-cam comments, make your own decision
@@peacebringer610 your statement contain too much biased emotional advices and not unbiased logical advices, hence they are untrustworthy and unreliable words, can't rely on, sorry
@@ReverseKitty I know what I want but it's good to listen to advices too to evaluate your directions, I know which advices are knowledgeable, thanks for your warning
No front camera hole, stereo front facing speakers, headphone jack, better camera app (than the 1ii) only thing they are missing is a better anti shake, definitely considering the upgrade, great review!!
People always blame Sony for their 'old school' design. This was out of context. This is Sony signature design. Even Samsung Ultra series has Sony signature design since Note 10.
Thick bezels? Sony always make it that way for their flagship devices because those eyesick bezels that people hates actually was front speaker. Not one, but both up and bottom screen. When we see this design, we already know it was Sony all the way. Sony always with their own unique way not following other company copy and paste design for their product. If these people have a problem, go make your own devices or just keep dreaming for their own dreaming smartphone
Yeah ..if iphone is the ferrari then sony is the roll royce
Thanks for the great video! Not many TH-camrs seem to be reviewing Sony phones these days so it's good to be able to watch at least one video on it.
Mine got delayed 2 weeks, glad to watch this in the meantime!
Argh, bloody post!
The Scarlet red version of this phone is a real beauty! 😍🥰♥️
Underrated color fr 🔥
I wish Sony could have added some black accent to it, like the camera bump. It would for sure make the red looks stunning.
I've had it for 14 days and I love it❤
camera results??
@@ijlalahmad9652 Great
Having kept my trustee Samsung S9 for more years than i really should have done, it was high time for a change! As an audio buff i was considering the MIAD01 with its posh balanced headphone jack etc but aside from that, well it's not so great and really is a one trick pony so i kept looking...
Then stumbled on this mk vi when looking at my o2 upgrade options 😅
Ok it is eye wateringly expensive but hey if I'm gonna keep this one for as long as the S9 then... Yeah, sure I can justify it *cough*
Loving it so far! The best camera in the world is the one you happen to have in your pocket etc etc and this one does not disappoint. Coupled with great sound from both BT and the jack, snappy performance, a slick design, and gaming performance that makes my kiddies jealous, i couldn't be happier!
Anyway nice review and keep up the good work fella 👍
Mine is arriving next week. Can't wait for it. My 1 II is nearing retirement.
Great to see Sony grow I have been it's fan for years although I can't buy their latest flagships but I am still using their experia 5
Bro just casually dropped the biggest plot twist in cinematic history!
I was wondering if I should add a spoiler alert, then I remembered that movie's 25 years old 😅
@@TechSpurt it's their fault for not seeing it 😂
@@TechSpurt Not just the Google Pixel and iPhone doesn't used memory cards. But the Samsung galaxy S-series too, you Samsung fan boy. 😅
Doesn't he also not make it in Armageddon?@@TechSpurt
Maybe i am the last person that still using XZ Premium as a daily phone, still working perfectly and i am still enjoying wired headphone or in earbud jack for calling, listening music and watching movies. I kinda like the mark v1 than mark v because of boxy form of mark vi rather than rectangular form of mark v. This will be my next phone
That Duracell bunny joke made my day xD
Great review Chris, thanks a bunch!
Ta!
Same here had me in stitches
Just orderd the phone. Can't wait. Moving on from my good Xperia 5 III will refurb this phone with a new screen and fresh re install. It's good for my mother now. Onoy problem with my old phone. Is their os no longer support.
So here we go once again with a Sony. 👍
I just figured out why there is no Pro mode at launch with a promise of some kind of update later... They thought what would Tesla do as they are popular (where before it was "what would Apple do" - when they used to say what would Sony do) and so they realised Tesla launches with promises for it's features to come sometime in the future via an OTA drop... genius!
Thanks for the review. Although the bezels are there, at least it's not a hole punch, which is not bad. However, I like Sony's approach to this, and makes it look very clean. What's interesting is that they didn't announce an Xperia 5 VI.
Bezels are great for accommodating the selfie camera, front-facing stereo speakers, and providing some purchase for gaming. I would not want a phone without these features.
I'm someone who still rocks a Galaxy S20+ and will be in the market for a new phone in the near future. I have zero interest any of the current Samsung Galaxy phones or iPhones whatsoever since they all don't have expandable storage.
Would the Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V be a good upgrade from my Galaxy S20+?
using an s20fe myself and I would say if your battery still runs fine then dont upgrade.
Yes it'll definitely be better in many ways (much better if you got Exynos). Better responsiveness, camera and pretty much all hardware. But you might miss some features from OneUI like shifting the back button to the right side, Knox, and Samsung being a bitch by not allowing their apps to sync to non-Samsung devices.
@@pixels_per_inch I use swipe controls for that type of thing, so I guess that won't be a problem unless Sony doesn't provide swip controls. UI change won't be a problem for me, because I would say I use maybe 30% of the features on my 20+, if I'm honest.
Watching from my smooth as jelly white Xperia 1 ii.
My next phone is a sony for sure! Just got my iphone 15 a few months back 😢
The Xperia 1 VI is a well rounded device. I'm waiting on the Xperia 5 VI in order to make a decision, before upgrading.
there wont be a 5 vi
Will be interesting to see what they do with the mark 7 next year
Thanks for the review! This will be the perfect phone for my WF1000MX5 🔥
Loving your new software advice! Just a quick tip, Immersive Translate is a must-have for anyone dealing with international software content.
FINALLY! The almighty Xperia 1 VI👑 is on this channel!
It was about time!
Ha, sorry for the delay, only just got my sample last week - better late than never, I guess? 😁
I have been using this since June. Can't be happier. It's an amazing phone, even better than Apple
This phone is criminally underrated
Happy to see that this has a 512GB option, was really disappointed to see the Xperia 1 V be capped at 256GB last year. That said I don't think I'll be upgrading from my Xperia 1 IV just yet.
finally! video I was waiting for!
Had mine for two weeks. Superb. Brilliant battery and the speakers are nice.
Disappointed with the rubbish unboxing experience and have had those glitches with TH-cam.
TWO DAY BATTERY yes please :D longer range and macro!! I wont upgrade my 1V just yet as i want the zoom sensor to be updated to the new two layer transistor pixel tech
Won't happen.
i'd rather appreciate the separate photo pro and video pro app or maybe make a separate app with both photo pro and video pro features in it beside the stock camera because thats what makes sony phone defferent and makes it special.
luckily this video pops up on my recommendations. everybody in my school be sayin "people who use android phones dont have personalitys and the sony phone are overpriced while being a trashy cheap phone". im not someone whos so quick to judge even tho im using an iphone that my parents bought for me so i didnt say anything, until now i saw this video like DUDE! it has sd card slot???? while also using flagship chipset?. im defo gonna buy this
I've always liked the sony designs and now I've had a Moto Razor for a bit I've decided I'm not fussed about a folding screen so my go for a bar phone again next time. This will definitely be on my radar.
SONY SHOULD REAAALLLLLYYYYY RELEASE THIS PHONE IN MORE ASIAN MARKETS AND EVEN MANY COUNTRIES IN EUROPE AND THE WEST...... MAKE THE PRICE LIKE 1000$ 1100$ FOR THE MARK 1 AND 799$ FOR THE MARK 5S.... THEY WILL KILL THE MARKET!!!
It's sold in almost all of Europe 😂😂😂
And most of Asia.... Except Malaysia, India and Philippines.
@@drakthorianakatzaphquiel455and Indonesia
@@drakthorianakatzaphquiel455 India is literally the largest smartphone market in the world. Every phone has a place here. Sony is missing out big time.
Micro SD and audiojack would be fantastic with my Tidal library, I already have a 1tb one I got for 40$
Side-key-fingerprint instead of searching for where on the screen to touch 😍😍
I might very well move from the Samsung Ultra, would miss Dex and the S-Pen though
I get the feeling from all your Xperia content that you genuinely like how Sony do stuff differently to others, something I share. I was highly sceptical when I saw that the 1 VI would go to a 19.5:9 FHD+ display and I'm honestly still on the fence about whether I like that decision. The battery life is a truly incredible stat and if the lower res display is why, then that's a near-perfect compromise, but I would've preferred if Sony kept the 21:9 format with the 1096p resolution which all Xperia 1 devices have defaulted to when not showing 4K content, to keep the iconic shape of these phones the same.
Sony listened to MKBHD’s suggestions and looks like they implemented it well! I’ll see if I can get an Xperia 1 VI at some point. Watch his video “why people don’t buy Sony phones”
@@shanepatrick641 I saw that video when it came out and I respect his views, but I think they would've been more appropriately applied to the Xperia 5 than the Xperia 1. The Xperia 5 has always been the more general-audience phone that they've not quite nailed. The Xperia 1 is for the hardcores seeing as we don't get an Xperia Pro regularly. I recall seeing that Sony are experiencing a shortage of certain supplies so aren't launching an Xperia 5 this year, it could be that they anticipated that and made the 1VI more of a compromise.
not enough pixels to stretch over 21:9 hence 4K. I think it was a hard sell for that ratio for normal web content for most people. Having it squished and require more scrolling and landscape mode having less height
@@DNGR369 4K Xperia 1s run at 1096x2560 when not showing 4k content, so your point about pixels is moot, but I will give you that the nonstandard aspect ratio is a hard sell for the general public, but so is a lot of what makes the Xperia 1 an Xperia 1. They (should) be using the Xperia 5 to target the general public, give that the simplified camera and 19.5:9 display, it'll sell much better, especially given its much more approachable pricetag.
@@shanepatrick641 I don't listen to someone who does 96 in a school zone
I am very impressed with the battery of the mark vi. The official cover is damn hard to remove. I gave up in the end. My photos have come out very well so far. Wondering if Sony will be the first to change to perovskite camera sensor. As that looks interesting. I have wanted to try the pixel phones, just don't like the design. Samsung phones don't like them as they have their overlay on top of Android. Sony phones seem so more logical everything it the right place. That could be just because i have ha so many so use to everything. The older you get you seem to stick with what you know and if something is done differently then it seems too hard to have to learn. I did have one of my photos used for a background on a certificate people printed out. The guy that took his DSLR camera and thinks he was a amateur photographer got beaten by a Sony phone about 12 years ago. My photos catch the eye of everyone who walks by and sees my desktop background.
I'm in Japan and thinking of getting that red color edition. Looks good.
Bet you're Handsome/Beautiful too.
Won't assume the gender, but you do sound like a nice person
What a great camera with a great phone!
Great review, is it worth to move from Xperia V to this?
Wait for the VII or VIII
This is what a modern smartphone should be like; it’s the best I have ever seen. I wish they had launched it in India.
I'm actually interested in getting this as my next phone. I've never had a Sony before, so curious to hear all about it. Love the green version
i think im gonna switch to this sony phone. hi res audio jack, sd card, 4k 120 recording, 1inch camera sensor, front facing speakers hence the bezels. all what i need.
everyone should try the phone and I believe that everyone will be surprised how good it is...just WoW!!
Is it still $1500??
It also is equiped with the Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 for banging fast connectivity :) However just one 5G band for T-Mobile users in the states.
Who's the new blonde?
Like forreal
She knows how to pose for attention. Thats for sure.
Hi wife.
@Louis-kg7qoyour book is dumb
@@organiccoldAre you sure about that? :)
I didn't expect less from the cameras, I knew that they had to be good because we're dealing with Sony here. And trust me they nailed that camera. Vibrant and barely any processing on images shot
Sony Iperia VI is looking hot and awesome 😎
This is so far the only phone Ive found that has everything I want. 3.5mm audio, sd card, no camera hole/notch, detailed pro camera app, great battery life. Only cons are the high price, and somewhat short software support life.
Oh and Xiaomi, when they have exciting new releases
King of everything
30 watts charging king ? Lmao
King of nothing
@@pillepolle3122 does that really matter when you have an sd card slot, a headphone jack, and a display out? Also I don't want to kill my battery in less than 4 years so 30 watts is just perfect
@@icerink239 I dont need those old tech. I use bluetooth and I want the fast internal storage and not a lame sd card. And I changey battery every year like no big deal and rather have 100 watt charging
For me it is also the best device on the market.
Godd representation Thanks. For Christmas I'll buy this. ❤ Time to change my old Xperia 1 Mark 1 to Mark 6. Sure I'm going to see a very big difference. 😂
A true flagship
Trash
I bought this phone as i wanted a in built music app. I've been a Samsung fan from 2014 but they have removed the headphones jack and in built music app so i made the switch. My Sony is coming tomorrow, can't wait looking forward to it
SD Card & 3.5mm headphone jack support, together, on a single, non budget phone, in 2024!
Miracles do happen....at a price.
This will be my next phone, once the price has dropped to sub £1k, in 6mths or so as my Samsung A90 5G is now set for a (long overdue) retirement.
Overdue for retirement.? I wonder what you'd make of my LG G6. Other than data space issues, by all accounts it still performs magnificently. 😆
UNCLE SPURT IS GOING AROUND WITH MODELS NOW !!
WE ARE HAPPY FOR YOU
So far it has been a big upgrade on my mark IV... Not overheating, better battery!
How does it compare to the Xperia 1 V in performance and battery life?
I'm glad more phones are starting to use a 19.5:9 ratio now. Really like the Xperia's, but my budget doesn't stretch to the flagships level..
Tbh these old fashioned bezels are much better. I mean more display is good through Dynamic Island or hole punches, but the old ways are better.
One of the reason I love Sony phones they'd keep their phones with expandable storage(micro SD)
this is actually the perfect phone for me (other than it being too big), too bad i bought a new phone ~2 years ago. headphone jack + sd card 😁. also getting rid of the 4k screen is such a good move, ill pick one up next year used/refurb ig
I've hated having a phone without a headphone jack so much
where can i find the wallpapers you use?
This is what I want to know too!
Same
this is now tthe best phone of 2024. well done sony anyone from uk here. I want this phone as sony is not available in my region
ready to pay extra for this level of quality phone
Beautiful punch-holeless phone 👌🏻If it wasn't for the price I would've bought it. For the moment I'll stick with Nubia's Red Magic line, and upgrade to the 10 Pro come November.
5:31 Wow man was that RRR movie?? Glad to know u watch South Indian Movies hahaha.. love the review!
Another entertaining review, you are amazing. I must say they are some of the worse pictures you have even taken though. Was much drink consumed beforehand? 🤣
Hello Chris, great review as always. Can you please help me to decide which phone to get. I have Huawei P40 pro, but want to upgrade. I usualy use mobile for browsing, cam, and social medias, so I was thinking about getting Iphone 15, Google pixel 8 pro or Samsung S23 ultra. Would you choose one of those 3, or recomand me another phone to buy, thanx in advance.
iPhone 15 for most natural normal shots. Pixel for best editing and Samsung for best zoom and most pleasing(to most people)colors
HI, great review, I understand OIS but does your 1 vi rattle ? and if it does can you explain it to a non tech head like me, because I hate the constant rattle when I move the phone from desk to ear. Any good thoughts. PMC
Rattle? Where, how?
What's he talking about the sides not feeling like glass? They're not glass, they're metal. I love how grippy my Xperia 1 VI is whilst still feeling premium.
It feels like plastic to me, kind of squishy. Unlike previous Xperia which felt very solid
@@pixels_per_inch Doesn't feel squishy at all. What you smokin'?
And yet said same people banging on about bezels think notches and cut outs in their screens are FABULOUS! Talk about lack of self awareness....
Hmm would really want a 4k screen still but that battery life is pretty nice
Great video 💪 this phone vs Xiaomi 14 ultra?
Thanks for the review, this looks like a very healthy upgrade for my 1iii. I can see the LED notification is still there 🥰
I'm happy they widened up the screen ratio because the one game I play does not benefit from 21:9.
Led notification died with 1 IV
@@rinkashi101 what the fuck they took it away?? Bastards >:(
I'm still on my Xperia 1 IV, but it hasn't blown me away. The fingerprint sensor is going a bit dodgy now and sometimes the on screen button doesn't work for videos and pictures.
The fact it overheats on 4k filming is annoying too, and they removed 920fps recording that my ZX Premium had.
So overall a bit disappointed. So I'm not sure what to do next.
Love you too Uncle Spurt
Have been a great fan of urs bro.. they dont sell the Sony Brand anymore in Asia Pac / Middle East so had to opt for a Xiaomi 14 Ultra.. have always loved Sony but they have kept the sensors as the last ones and smaller ones too and the video graphy in the dark light is downright poor. Xiaomi has an issue with the battery though and the camera kit has to improve the quality of the focus, when attached. Can you do a comparison pls? The good thing that Xiaomi has, with its LEICA partnership, that it is going for the Natural looks only, like Sony.
Sony Xperia is such an underrated phone. Seems like the market in the states only focus on Samsung and Pixel nowadays.
I'd love to hear a review of the Sony Xperia 10 VI frankly. It's still little and I was surprised by the size when I saw it in a shop.. not that they'd let me pick it up. Given it's ickle and relatively cheap, I'd love some 'professional' thoughts.
The similarity of all phones is so apparent that referring to the bezels means you are in the pit rather than holding the phone
This is the first Mark I i will get (at a discount though, retail price right now is beyond my interest)
It hit all the right notes this time for me, primary the battery life, and second the aspect ratio (i just dont like the long remote control style form factor)
Late reply, but it was fun to have the other one. And use a remote control app for my TV with it :P
I've ordered it for £865 online
I've been a Samsung man for years. I'm currently in possession of the S22 ultra. I'm looking to let go of Samsung and have been looking at this Sony model.
I was close to jumping to iPhone a couple of years ago but I prefer the more openess of android phones with regards to apps etc.
Would you recommend jumping from Samsung to Sony and in particular to this new Sony job?
If you want better battery, more control of how your pictures come out(using the photo pro mode)
And want your pictures to look much more natural then yeah.
If you want more consistent pictures more zoom and better low light shots go with Samsung.
I am currently walking around with both, to test out which one I prefer more and selling the other
@@drakthorianakatzaphquiel455 thanks for the info.
Away from the camera aspect, how would you rate the Sony compared to Samsung with overall use?
As long as they got the 3.5mm headphone jack I am happy and will always buy Sony.
I want Google, Samsung and Apple to take the continuous optical zoom feature from this phone. That would be a true game changer. 3.5x to 7.1x is great. Samsung should have done this, instead of replacing the 10x with 5x. They should have just made the 3x lens a 3x-5/7x continuous optical zoom and then keep the 10x
I had the 5 IV, and I did like it a lot. But there was compromises for sure. The finger print reader stopped working for no reason. But the biggest complaint was the Bluetooth connection. I just couldn’t have it in a pocket. And I tried several headphones. So if I wanted to listen to anything I had to carry it around. That got old really fast, and I hope they improved it.
Great Review.Going to get one.👍
Headphone jack always got me, Sony is amazing. ❤😮😊
I'm currently waiting for an Oneplus Open to arrive, but If I don't like that, I'll definitely be going for this. Had an Xperia 1 IV and loved it apart from the crappy torch and the aspect ratio.
S 24 plus is better or equal when comparing specs. It's crazy. I love my s24 plus. S24+ is the best bang for your buck for phones in 2024 period!!!
Swopped s24 ultra, not a good move. Love the codecs and 3.5jack, main reasons I swopped but buggy and seems to struggle holding a WiFi signal, never had that issue before 🤷🏼♀️
From where you get these anime wallpapers ??
Internet
I hope the camera is better than the Pixels A series last time there was a blind test by a certain TH-camr with multiple smartphones it totally beat the overpriced Xperia 1 flagship.
They were probably comparing auto mode, which Sony never had. This being their first attempt, I expect it's better but not amazing.
I have an Xperia 1 which my daughter uses mainly for roblox and is still running fine, but i currently have a 2.5 year old Xperia 1 III and can't wait to get rid of it. Overheating constantly making the phone run really slow and sometimes unresponsive, fingerprint sensor works for a bit then stops until you reset phone, really laggy apps and i have less than 50% memory used, terrible signal. Dont think ill go for another Xperia even though their one of the few that continue to provide 3.5mm jack and SD card slot, and the dynamic vibration with audio is amazing.
Sony always had good battery management.
My 4 year old Xperia 1 ii struggles to last a full day with any more than about 4 hours of screen on time and it charges quicker than it used (which is weird)
My Xperia 5 ii had weird issues with microphone, battery and camera that wouldn't focus properly
@@wakaflockaproject
How about a factory reset?🤗