I agree. I chose Sony phones due to no ugly notch or punch hole, bypass charging, SD card slot, headphone jack, 4K OLED, tool less sim tray, Japanese quality and simple yet elegant design, and flat front, back, and sides 💪
I agree, but Sony do need to : 1) Improve on their battery care. 35W fast charging up to 85% of battery shouldn't be too bad. 2) Improve on screen brightness. 600+ nits is very usable indoors, but is quite hard to use out in the sun. 3) Improve on their haptic motor. That tiny vibrating motor need to go and replace with the kind of haptics they use in Sony Dual Sense controller. 4) Improve on their front-firing speaker. Some chamber to help with bass + a touch louder will be much appreciated.
@@abdullahmubarak6840 I agree on the brightness. It was difficult for me to film in broad daylight and I had to shade my display with my hand. Other than that, I'm mostly indoors during the pandemic. Also, very fast charging is bad for any battery long-term. Turn on Dolby Atmos. Compared to previous Sony flagships that I have (Z5P, XZP, XZ3, etc.), the 1 II is much louder and better
I love Japanese products. Its not a symbol of status. Its a symbol of discipline. I am so sure about it because we make a SIM card for Japaneese market and the quality requirements for that product is off the chart. They want highest quality and with highest precision. They visited our factory and they literally check the staff accommodation for checking living standards. They checked the air quality of our production environment. They even checked the light conditions of our machine area. It shows how well quality they expect to deliver to there customers. Thats one major thing i love about them.
@@tech_edit We make SIM cards of Japanese network providers SoftBank and Y-mobile. They even raise a complaint for an impression mark on chip which is not even visible with human eye. They check with 28 times zoom optics on SIm cards. Its so hard for us to keep that production flow up. Even the best machines available on the market are running with 60% reduced output to meet that quality requirements. But i am glad that we are doing that. Now we learned the next level of quality 😅 and they pay 10 times more money for it. This is the same reason why Sony cost much. Because the phone manufacturer must meet certain quality standards regardless of where they make it.
@@ganeshbalakrishnan5468 that's fascinating and really insightful. You're right, the approach in Japan seems to be on a different level. I'm interested to learn more and hope to be in Japan soon ish. Thanks for sharing - and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thanks! Tom
@@tech_edit Its very rare to see people covering these topics. People just run behind spec sheet without even knowing what functions they are going to use. Keep up the good work. The content was very relevant. 👍
@@Sabundy It's too subjective for the government or some agency to be the decider of what's 'ethical'. That's why consumers need to vote with their MONEY. It's a shame that too many people are easily swayed by stupid 'woke' slogans and platitudes, or cost-cutting disguised as 'environmental awareness' (Apple/Samsung). All these companies treat their employees and factory workers like trash, pushing several to commit suicide every year (like at Foxconn), all while reciting slogans from the woke mob and trying to put up a front of morality. Barf.
Previous Xperias I've owned have also been quite repairable. Their batteries have always had pull tabs and you could fully disassemble the phones without doing irreversible damage.
I absolutely agree when you said that Sony is made product for a long term using, I use Xperia Z for 5 years and Xperia XZ Premium for 3 years now, and never experience any major issues. Sony doesn't go around copying anyone. It's absolutely right! They also put hardware and software that work balance and make the phone last longer. Other brand may boast with hundreds megapixel, 12MB RAM, 5000 mAh battery with ultrafast charging, but Sony could create a better product without putting those gigantic specifications.
Fantastic comment thanks Joni. It's true how there's more to a phone than the usual specsheet battles that go on! Always good to hear from happy Xperia owners who rock the phones for a decent amount of time! Cheers, Tom
Similar boat, After Sony erricson dissolved ( arc and walkman series) went Nokia, from there got reintroduced to z2, was amazing, then upped to zx2, Minor issues bug fixing were horrible though. But the GUI was amazing no doubt. Zx2 does sooner than z2 though.. super heating and battery dying. Moreover the speaker and mic issues was horrible. Gave multiple times to be fixed but the issue kept reoccurring, and after sales team just didn't care enough to replace device. Still ghost around Sony news, shall wait for them to up their after sales before reentering their domain.
Finally, I'm glad someone is talking about ethics. Nobody or no company is perfect, but it is a very important topic that should be talked about often. Good on you.
My wife has had 2 Xperia phones and loved them. I was in the market for a new phone and last night I ordered an Xperia 1 III for myself. Looking forward to it. Doesn't mean I'll stop watching review videos, though. :)
I'd also like to point out that the Xperia 1 II is made in Japan. Made in Japan should be a bigger selling point, especially for more affluent customers who can buy flagship smartphones on release. My Xperia is on its way, and I can't wait. I bought this phone for all the reasons you've mentioned in your videos, "premium " is more than shiny gimmicks, ethics are key. Thank you for speaking out against inhumane practices in the industry.
Thanks so much for your comment and your support Paul! I'm not 100% sure, but i think it's designed in Japan and assembled in Sony's factory in Thailand, but there is some contradictory info out there on the web... As usual!
Exactly! As a longtime Vaio user and fan that's what I was telling everyone and Vaio had to depart from Sony before they listened... Now Vaio is finally back to its true DNA. Made in Japan should become to the tech industry what Made in Italy is for the fashion industry.
The Xperias are assembled at their Thailand factory. However certainly many of the key parts are made in Japan such as the image sensors, image processors etc...
Great channel 👍 I'm also Xperia 1ii owner, just shame they don't released those phones in my country. I had to import it. I really hope they will succeed with their xperia 1iii, so they can continue produce us the best smartphones ever.
Thanks so much, grateful for your comment. I hope to see Xperia phones back in more countries soon, especially as the Xperia division is profitable again. Fingers crossed 🤞. Thanks again for your support! Tom
@@tech_edit I hadn't heard that Xperia was profitable again - that's good to know that Sony will keep making phones. I've used only Sony since 2009 - so I guess you could call me a Sony guy. I was very disappointed when Sony pulled out of Australia. I doubt that's going to change because we are too small a market, but I think importing Sony phones privately is still a safe option given how reliable they are. I've had 3 from overseas now, and no problems with any of them. Bring on the iii !
Even Sony doesn't talk about the points which you brought in here..These are subtle nuances of a brand and loyal fan would know about them ❤️ Hope #SonyXperia1iii comes soon 😍🙏
Cheers Raj. I like the way Sony doesn't go around blowing its own trumpet but i do wish people knew more about how Sony is different, and in many ways, better... Always good to see you here Raj! Tom
We at Sony take enormous pride on working for a truly ethical company and most of us appreciate the modesty of not shouting loud about being ethical. These are the kind of things that you simply do, you don't say that you do them.
This is the content this channel will thrive from. It's not following the crowd, it's adds a peripheral perspective on the company which is unknown but adds depth to the reasons why this is a company worth giving patronage to. Absolutely have my applauds. Well done on a very well executed video 👏👏
Hi, Tom. Thanks for this great lecture. Actually all you said is simply Japanese culture and tradition: work ethics, quality, responsibility, reliability, uniqueness, humility, gratitude - very respectable. By the way, all my stuff are Japanese. My phone is Sony. My laptop is Fujitsu. My car is Nissan. My tennis racquet is Yonex, and I love them all. Cheers!
That's really interesting to here A S! Actually that is very much the direction of this channel... I want to showcase not just Sony, but great Japanese tech and products, often that we just don't know about in parts of the world outside of Japan. I'm actually typing this on a Macbook Pro, but I am eyeing up VAIO laptops at the moment :) Thanks so much for your comment. Tom
Hello.Thank you very much for your reviews.I want to buy sony Xperia 5 II.But its not available in Gulf countries.In Germany. - Amazon Xperia 1II is available.What’s your opinion about this phone.Is it worth to wait more long for 1 III or 5 II?.
I used to be a lot of Japanese products, but have since moved to others in some areas. But still like Sony TVs, have a walkman and a Japanese car brand. Had some cool speakers that still had unique abilities today, but weren't ideal in my room. Also have a used iPhone which seems to be holding up a little better than the old Xperias I had for 5 years.
Years ago, I attended a conference for the university I was based at and a few Sony employees were there, not management employees either and they got talking about their lives at the company and how much better it is in comparison to other organizations they worked at. Made me feel a lot better considering I had a few Sony tvs at home and a Sony Ericsson in my pocket.
This is how content creators should be making content; mature, responsible talking sense not like a spoiled rich kid like most big content creators are.
Couldn't agree more with you! But do not forget that Xperia feels more classy and elegant than any other phone. It isn't bling-bling, it's just pure elegance and I love it!!!
I had a Xperia Z3v for the longest time. I've since gone through multiple devices, from HTC, Google, LG, Samsung, and OnePlus. Now I'm going back to Sony with the 1 III since they're the only company that makes flagships with nearly all the same nice-to-haves that the Z3v had that newer phones are abandoning, mainly 3.5mm port, expandable memory, and a hardware fingerprint scanner.
Love My Xperia1 are not better than get credit for are better in so much it is all in one Hi tech Say just stream sound are awesome sound get from device and those 2 biggest not deliver that .
Thanks for giving voice to the Sony contribution to the smartphone marketplace. So many of the youtube "influencer" community seem to be pushing, consciously or not, towards an Apple-Samsung hegemony. Sony deserves credit for pursuing their own path, and as a camera buff I definitely want them in the marketplace. As far as ethical concerns, sadly even Google has a labor scandal. Google managed to abuse female employees on an organized scale right here in the USA. Corporate ethics is important.
I agree Michael - it's important to think about the ethical position and actions of a company we are putting money into. I hope that in some small way, getting this kind of video out there might away a few people towards at least thinking about these things and researching them a bit before purchasing etc. For us though, we can feel good about buying Sony products. Cheers, Tom
I remember my first mobile phone was called a Sony mars bar it had a lil pop up Ariel and slide earpiece lol I thought I was so fancy everytime I got a call ;p then it was on to the t10 t18 by Sony Ericsson and after that it was the psp phone before the Experia range was released and have never been let down or disappointed
Few days ago.. I was telling my Dad that Sony's mobiles feel ethically right. I'm a long term Sony user and still using My XZ Premium as Sony has discontinued its cellphones in India. I was thinking to change my phone as its been 4 years I'm using my current sony phone, but I couldn't. Gimmicky features and advertisements in other brands. Yuck!! Apple seems good, but then it lacks the Quality display and audio quality of Sony. Love my XZ Premium! Will import Xperia 1ii from other Country.
I agree with you. It actually pisses me off that fewer media outlets, youtube channels etc...don't call out Apple and Samsung more for their behaviour in these areas. However, I guess it's not surprising given how obviously these same brands essentially buy reviewers and youtube channels with access and freebies. Equally it's also ridiculous that the same people who see themselves as woke, progressive etc.....are the same people that will happily buy Apple products regardless of the controversies around how they are made. People can be such hypocrites in these areas. I for one take pride in buying SONY products in part because I know that SONY at least does win a lot of awards for it's ethics even if they aren't perfect. And I admire that Akio Morita started SONY not to make money, but to make society better.
Beautifully put, and another great comment from you. I really appreciate your contribution here. And, again, I agree with you. Sure, Xperia phones are not as popular or as blingy as some other brands, but Sony sticks to its values - and in the long-term that'll always come good. Cheers, Tom
Exactly I'm not a Samsung apple Microsoft lover unfortunately using android- Google isn't much to Bragg about either. Wish Sony have their own OS version I still prefer my CDs and Blu-ray discs mini disc's remember those brilliant things still have my mini disc player. Then Apple mp3 nano ect people like to pay for music you don't own and more corruption in the music industry.
I just bought the Xperia 5 ii on the 6th of March this year and it's worth the wait. I have been eyeing this phone since it was announced on the 24th September 2020. The 5 ii sold more units than the 1 ii in Malaysia due to the pricing. My experience with the phone is indescribable. Look forward to what the mkiii offers. Just to add on, the Sony salesperson told me that a Japanese customer bought 2 units of the 1 ii for himself. One as his main, and the other as his spare.
heya Kelvin thanks for your comment - great to read. the 5 II is a superb phone, no doubt. By the way, I think in Malaysia you get better colour options than us in the UK..! Having two 1 II devices is the height of luxury! Tom
I want to Suggest Something To Sony Sony Should Increase The Size Of Camera Flash Light. It's Will Delivers Best Shots in Dark Areas. You Can Note That Sony's All Mobile Phones have Small Camera Flash Light... This thing I noticed in Sony's Phones. But But But I Love Sony Right Now I am using Sony Xperia XZ1. One Of The best Phone it is... God Bless You Bro Many Respects and Love For You 😇
Thanks so much! Regarding the charger, that's an interesting question.. i bought a fast charger from Anker and I hardly ever use wireless charging (I know the 5 II doesn't have that, and it's not a big deal to not have worked charging for me, anyway). I love having the fastest charging possible, but if I'm honest with myself I almost never need it! Because all i do is pop the phone on charge before I go to bed. I could have put that money towards my 1 III fund ;) Not sure if I helped at all there...!
It would be interesting for you to do a cases review for the new Xperia devices, cases are very hard to find so maybe the guys here might benefit from the exposure to what's available.
Great content as always. I am an Xperia 5 owner and would love a true compact like my Xz1 compact. Do you think I should wait for Xperia 5iii and do you think it will be smaller than the current models?
Heya Vik thanks for the comment. I'd say if you can wait, you won't regret it. Only go ahead and buy now if a crazy good deal comes up beforehand! I think the 5 IV will be a big change... But that's just a guess ;)
I totally agree with you And let me add one reason Retaining / Appreciating the customer From a personal experience that happened to me with Sony My history In 2007 I was in the market for a new phone, at this time phone were not smart yet, so made lots of comparisons to choose between several brands in the market On paper and after reading several reviews I chose Sony Ericsson K800i cyber shot This was my first introduction to Sony world The phone was simply amazing in every aspect and the camera (3.2 M cyber shot) was a breakthrough at this time Also they provided tons of unprecedented accessories to facilitate the use of the phone in any occasion I bought several accessories Dual power travel charger Cover with portable tripod Bluetooth Wrist ⌚ watch (which lead the way to smart watch later) Bluetooth earpiece One year later I got a business phone line and I went to the market once again for a new phone while keeping my beloved K800i So I got my self a G900 (came with a bundled offer a stereo Bluetooth headset which I still use till today) with touch screen / wifi / built-in card reader Although it had a 5 M camera but the pics from my K800i the 3.2 M cyber shot remain the best In 2013 smart phones was invading the market so I got my self Xperia SL Smart watch 1 and still using the Bluetooth headset And for the other phone line I got the waterproof Xperia Z1 one year later Then the next generation of the waterproof smart watch followed In 2016 I had a batter problem, so I replaced it in the agent Unfortunately the agent didn't make it clear that the waterproof seal was compromised when changing the battery and YES I got my phone underwater "as usual" There was definitely a problem but after leaving the phone turned off for 48 hours, I was surprised when I turn it on to find out it works normally once again This is I call excellent build quality An example of how to retain a customer When I got my smart watch 2, I found that it doesn't read Arabic at all while smart watch 1 didn't have such problem So I contacted Sony Egypt (via their official Facebook account) whom reply was so disappointing and unprofessional So I made a screen shot of the reply and sent it to Sony international I received an immediate message that they are well aware of this language problem and they are preparing a fix whick will be available on Google play store within a week time (which actually happened within a week as they said) And as an apology for the unpleasant reply of Sony Egypt they sent me a stereo ear phones as a compliment I really valued the gesture and respected their ethics and professional conduct To my surprise they sent me another present (this time on my birthday) and it was a smart band I even became more loyal to the brand and the staff who think very well about their customers Unfortunately when I needed to change my phone in 2020 I found out that they decided to get out of the middle east region I was so disappointed that I have to buy another brand But I had to After reviewing lots of options, I found that Huawei is the closest to Sony quality I got now the Y9s and it has the side mounted finger print reader as you mentioned in the video Sorry for long comment but I wanted to share few years of history & quality with you
Once a Sony fan, Always a Sony fan. I only had Xperia devices since 2011. So sad currently we don't have a Sony agent in Sri Lanka. Come Back to Sri Lanka Sony.
I've always loved the xperia range especially the xz premium and the xperia 1 ,I think they're just way way better than any other phone, I cannot wait for the 1iii
I had an XZ Premium. A decent enough phone, had some good features. Beat my older z1c, but after being spoiled by a Nokia Pureview phone, I've felt that phone cameras are still lacking that naturalness despite other upgrades. Some of the latest phones are beginning to get a proper high end feel again with the cameras, though most still seem to fall in one area - it's good for photos, but then video is not so good. Or has a tack on telephoto lens. Is natural but fails in challenging situations. Great video but is using lesser hardware, etc.
The first smartphone I had was a Samsung s2 and I loved the feeling of what that device gave compared to what I had previous. Replaced with a s4 (screen decided to crack while in my front trouser pocket). Replaced with a s7 edge (nand died after 6 months) for that reason I will never go back to Samsung. I really hope the 1iii is a good phone compared to the competition especially with the devices coming from oppo & xiaomi. Best device I've had so far is this huawei mate 20 pro and I've had zero issues after two years. My battery lasts a day of heavy use because of the battery health software. I really look forward to seeing if sony's can give this a run for its money.
Cheers Sam. With so much adoration of the big two or three brands in this space, there's also a lot of turning a blind eye... I just wanted to get a few truths out there and I'm glad I did. Very grateful to see messages here such as yours. Thank you, Tom
One of the points you mentioned was also one that I though I wasn't gonna enjoy... The Dynamic Vibration system is a feature that most people turn off and complain about in forums, Reddit, etc... However after getting my 5II, I actually enjoy using it for movies, it truly makes them more immersive for me. And the one game that I've tried and it's able to have it enabled is Duet, the electronic soundtrack goes hand in hand with the gameplay, so the DV is awesome here.
I am currently using Sony Xperia Z5, and I have atually shot all of my videos on my channel with it, or at least for the past few years. This is my second phone of this model, and the only major issue that I have encountered is the fact that when I am shooting a video the phone overheats quickly and it turns the camera off to cool itself. This happens when I am shooting in 1080p and not 4K. And I can record max 6-7 min of video before it overheats. This happens to both of my Xperia Z5 phones, so I guess it's a common problem. I hope the new models have fixed this issue. I can even accept the phone not being waterproofed but having a stable cooling system, because it's way more important and practical.
Thanks for your comment. It definitely was an issue for a while, but now Sony is on top of it. Graphene cooling system in the 5 II could indicate the way forward... I hope you're still able to sit the videos you need with the Z5, albeit with more breaks than you'd like!
The problem with the Xperia Z5 series (and the Z3+) was the processor: Snapdragon 810. Sony also set a relatively low temperature limit to prevent damage to the phone (unlike other companies where they let it burn, reducing the lifespan). This was fixed when they switched away from the SD810. So far on my XZ Premium, I haven't gotten any temperature warnings the past 3½ years
@@tech_edit Yes, I take breaks and manage to get the job done at the end. I have even put it in the fridge a couple of times to fast-forward the process :)
Admire your perseverance. I sincerely hope that the overheating issue is very much a thing of the past! Well done for sticking with it though - that's what it's all about! 👍
Great video! Interesting topics. Watching on my 1 II, but I have a Z1 that still has great battery life! That phone is 7 years old! Overall, I love Sony‼️
It really is amazing what Sony does with batteries, and how their phones are practically bombproof in therms of the quality of the build. Love it that your Z1 is still going strong! Always good to hear from you, thanks for commenting 🙏 Tom
I am a recent subscriber but I couldn't agree more. I have tried all manufacturers available in North America and the Sony Xperia 1ii was my first Sony. The ethics is playing a big part of my selection these days and I don't mind paying a little more to get a phone that ticks a lot of boxes. Enjoying your videos and honesty towards Sony. It is an overall package that ranks with the best of them and hopefully the 1iii continues the improvments.
Really cool to see that Sony is one of the more ethical companies. I absolutely adore their phone design as well, it just looks classy and serious. I love that it looks serious but is also one of the better gaming phones with all the 240 hz and the h/s power control, simply ideal for gaming. Not to mention that it has a fairly modest camera hump while being one of the best camera phones. I feel like other companies like Samsung just want the big numbers that really don't mean that much, like the whole 108 mp camera thing or saying in their commercials that their 8k video is better than cinema quality. Smartphone sensors are barely large enough for 12 mp, just stop lmao. Now they're working on 600mp sensors, just why? So we can have large files that look like oil paintings? Sony tends to have more funcional innovations.
Here, Sony doesn't even talk about their phones enough for people to talk about them. Great phones, but I've personally seen zero marketing by them where I live. Their phones even become available months after their release, with no carrier support or 5G. I know 5G is in its infancy, but if I'm going to be carrying an expensive phone that tauts longevity in support and durability, then I would want that feature available at launch to use for the next 2 or 3 years. These are the same issues I had with HTC. Loved their phones, but they never quite pushed them into users hands. They only survive off of loyalist.
Sony doesn't have a strong presence in many places, even in major cities like the US. This is because the competition is already packed with Apple and Samsung products, plus Huawei Oppo ZTE and many other cheaper options. But Sony does have a strong presence in places where they do get attention, mainly Japan and that's one of their largest market, and next would be Taiwan and UK. Even in countries which telcos previously promote Sony, like Singapore eg, have to now depend on their own marketing and stores as the telcos don't want to promote Sony since the consumers are sadly occupied with Apple, Samsung and the other common name brands.
@@CatalystOfIntifadha Yeah, I already knew why. I was only explaining why people aren't talking about Sony phones as much. It's not because they aren't great phones, it's because Sony just doesn't care to market their phones in a lot of markets around the world. If Sony fails in the mobile world, it will be because of them, not the consumers recognition.
Still rocking a 3+ year old Xperia XA2, battery health at 83% (with 1 year of heavy gaming on it). Just recently with the whole work from home scenario I got a record 4+ days of standby time on it with 4.5h of SOT included. Meanwhile on a Shitsung I got for free on contract the battery plummeted to 92% within a few months of use. I'm eyeing the Xperia 10 III when it appears in my country which will be plenty enough for my needs. That 4500 mAh battery paired with that efficient SoC and Oled screen, I think that might just be the battery king of 2021. And it will probably last me a good 4 years. The only nitpick I have to Xperia phones is that there is no more compact lineup. I had the Z3C in the past (unfortunately I managed to smash the screen glass to pieces) and my dad had the Z1C. Great little powerplants for people like us who don't care about watching movies on a phone.
Sony Xperia I love it so much ever since it came out it took care of everything of mines and the quality of the speakers I love it and the last long batteries so if the Mark 3 is coming out I'm ready for it
I've been using the Pixel line since the Pixel 2 and previously was on HTC. I'm planning to make the switch to the Xperia 1 III this year. I've enjoyed the computational photography from the Pixel, but I really have been looking for more manual control. I also love the form factor of Xperia 1 line along with their minimal adjustments to android and that battery management is fantastic.
BlackBerry passport use to have native display ratio setting on every app that plays video...Sony should give as native display setting control, same way kodi does.
I'm a fan of Sony products from way back when I was a kid and owning a little stereo, and getting the first PlayStation, when I was older and everyone had Sprint flip phones, I ordered a Sony K500i from Japan, man that thing was amazing.. Later on I owned a got the Android Experia Play phone, Sony makes amazing stuff and this new phone is seriously making me want another Sony phone
TOM YOU ARE AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING WHO DECIDED TO STAY TRUE WITH HIS CHOICE AND DIDN'T GO WITH THE SHEEP APPLE AND SAMSUNG CROWD. MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU MA BROTHER
I love how he stays Humble and Sweet throughout the entire video with such details, I never really had a "favorite" smartphone company for the longest time but if I had to choose one I would definitely say Sony 🌹
Depends really. You could change phones every two years but having a phone that can last way beyond is nice. Specially in pandemic time. I have a St15i which still uses it's original battery. It's sot is now below 2 hours but considering it's 10 years old I can't complain about it. Quality matters.
Cheers Paul. The only one I've seen, happened to be made by Spigen - and i thought it was pretty good. Mobile Fun in the UK have a good selection (from memory) and they're nice chaps too. I've heard a company called Xtreme Skins does Xperia skins but I've never seen one.. I hope that helps! Cheers, Tom
One thing that put me off Xperia devices is the lack of cases, but I still buy Xperia but I just take the risk of going caseless and never end up smashing my phones
Very true.i have been using xperia and planning to buy a new one. Coz everytime they check what is my phone?...i can hear ohh! Amazing!...not a generic kind of phone yet punch a lot of surprises
sony always talked about social and environmental crises, they had these different xperia themes to support the cause and spread awareness. sony with some other companies made this folding@home app for cancer research. they also started working on 0 carbon emission way before their competitors i think (i may be wrong). and there are many other such things why i like sony edit: i really miss xperia themes infact there was a theme creator software on pc on which i made an xperia theme with my name everywhere in the ui😂 i also miss those small LED lights below the screen like on xperia U, L, M2 etc.
I love watching this channel, it makes bold statements and it has a subtle philosophy which I think is great to follow in life: commit to what you're committed to. It's hard to find your identity but harder still to commit to once you know. I highly admire that the elegant approach here on sony365. One thing I would suggest: make videos with 21:9 support. Makes the Xperia sony365 experience that extra bit nicer. Whether that means shoving subtitles slightly higher or using a slightly wider lens or going all out to export videos in 21:9, a super wide screen experience is quite the experience. I'd love to watch this content in super wide screen without disrupting the content. Cheers and kind regards,
Thanks Kapil, very grateful for your comment and for the suggestion. I actually discussed this with Bob whom i work with, and we will definitely try it at some point. I think most of out viewers are what we would call potential Sony Xperia buyers but currently watching the channel on (mainly) Samsungs. There are a lot of Xperias being used to watch the videos i expect, but many of those will be older ones - not 21 by 9. However, we will give a new aspect ratio a try relatively soon. Actually we have s few new ideas to try out and that's one of them. Thanks, as ever for your contribution here! Cheers, Tom
@@tech_edit Always! I really look forward to those experiential videos. If I recall correctly Lew from Unbox Therapy uses wider angle lens purposefully to allow wide ratio consumption. I believe he mentioned it on one of his Xperia unboxings, to allow 16:9 and 18:9 devices to watch his videos in full screen. Thanks for your consideration and consistent engagement Kind regards,
It's very important to talk about this topics, I'm glad someone is doing it. As you said in other videos, xperia phones are not for everyone, and only these owners know the real value of it. Cheers from Algeria!
I'm not particularly brand loyal. Had my X 5ii a month. Came over from Galaxy S10. Primary reasons were sound & photo/video. Environment and ethics very important to me also. I read that X 5ii was easy to get into and repair. Not glued together. So, for same reason was happy to buy Galaxy Buds+ over airpods (gluuuuued!). I try not to buy from China due to their environment and human rights abuse issues. I do however own and have used an old Macbook Pro for years.
With regard to the mobile phone sector, and the the major manufacturers (in terms of sales) defining the direction, and frequency, of alleged innovation, one wonders if the values espoused by Sony have an appeal beyond a small, niche circle of potential buyers.
I agree with that I have had Xperia X1, Z Ultra, XZ Premium and now 1 II. I always say you cannot really explain why the Sony device is so much better on paper. Its every little piece of the device that makes it top end and, every day it makes you happy owning it.
I'm definitely going back to Sony next, Samsung has been nothing but a disappointment tbh. The phone feels and acts like a 3 year old phone less than a year after purchase....and Bixby....ugh.
After 7 years of Sony Xperia phones, I'm switching to Samsung. I just bought the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 512GB full price. Problem with Sony phones, they're not compatible with any US mobile carrier
I've progressed from Sony Walkman to an Xperia 1ii. I have an amazing portable music device that respects my need for a headphone socket. Sony listens.
I love Sony, I did not get to use Xperia a whole lot to be honest. I have been thinking to get a refurbished one but let's see. Having Telephoto lens in Mark IIIs excited me more than anything else to be honest since Camera is something very important for me, and for video. I know I will not be able to buy one anytime soon but seeing Sony giving these important features is making me happy.
My LG G5 just died the other day and with LG no longer making phones, I am considering switching to Sony. These videos covering the Xperia 1 III have definitely been helpful for me.
I've always thought that Sony isn't definetely the best on the market, but surely it's a very honest company, and it always gives you what they do ensure to the customer, never more, but also never less. I used to spend my money exclusively on Sony videogame consoles, smartphones or headphones for about 10 years by now, never been unsatisfied. I also have to say something more: They're Japanese.
I was a Nokia Windows phone loyalist for many years who didn't make the switch till the very end. I decided on the xperia xz2 premium (2018) and am so in love with this phone. The 16:9 screen ratio and 4K screen, ensures comfortable reading. The audio/sound is so much better than on other phones. Sony is the only way to go for me and I wish Australia still had the company here. I am a little afraid of letting go of the wider phone size of my current xperia ( still working without missing a beat). This pending xperia 1 iii looks enticing though so am avidly awaiting it's release. I hope I won't miss the 16:9 format
Thanks so much Jeevan. I actually thought this video really wouldn't do well at all, but I felt compelled to do it. There are reasons to buy Xperia/Sony and they're important too! Thanks again for your comment 🙏
The side finger print sensor is great under most circumstances but when using and Xperia phone on a gimbal it becomes an issue because the phone holder obstructs it. I've found this a constant issue when using my Xperia phones for filming.
That's a very good point actually, thanks for mentioning that. What would be really good is proper secure face unlock AND the FP scanner! I'd love that
@@tech_edit Hi Tom, I hope you don't gona lose viewers because of promoting Sony. Otherwise, everything what you said, from your mouth, to God's ears 🙏👍🙂
cheers Dejan! When I changed the name of the channel I did lose a lot, but within the next 26 days, we were back to the previous numbers - and now we are growing again, albeit not wildly quickly. I'd definitely rather have a YT channel where I'm talking about products, brands and values I love than just constantly unboxing smartphones from different manufacturers with dubious environmental and human rights credentials... This is actually good fun! Thanks for your support. Tom
@@tech_edit You have my respect and respect of every true lovers of quality content. Not many of others have this kind of dignity, that means less views/profit...
It's funny because so many folks will say that Xperias can't compete with the latest offerings from powerhouses like Google, Samsung etc - but there's something about owning an Xperia that makes it hard to be happy with other devices after that! Only Xperia owners know this of course. Anyway, i think you'll feel great about coming back to an Xperia device. Thanks so much for commenting! Cheers, Tom
Great video, agree with all points. Very much underrated phones - the only thing I would point out is that Sony seem to release a piece of software only to lose it a few years later, which is sad. Xperia Video, Album, Lifelong, TrackID to name a few. Still, love using an Xperia. Sadly they are no longer sold in Australia where I live, so I have to import but looking forward to the day when they return for good. Keep up the good work Sony365!
You make a good point there. I'm surprised as to why those apps were disappeared.. hope at least some of them make a comeback... Thanks for your comment
I have a feeling the battery will be the same or only slightly bigger. Charging will be nice and quick and there will definitely be wireless charging like on the 1 II
@@tech_edit Thanks for telling your feelings. I hope it be 4500... I have a Huawei now and there is no other company got my heart yet, so I wait for Sony.. But I think I need one more month to wait 😭😭😩😩
This phone was already on my radar for my next daily driver. The information on sony's ethical values just solidified my decision. So glad to know that if I'm paying that much for a piece of hardware, a child in some factory wasn't slaving away putting it together.
Nice one. I hope more people take this sort of thing into account...then these huge companies would be forced to deal with these issues. I'm not wildly optimistic about that, but it's a nice thought! Thanks for commenting
I remember seeing the first water resistant smart phone: the Xperia Z. I bought it instantly, and I bought it directly from the Sony website so it wouldn't have those horrid and tacky phone carrier logos on it. It was a thing of beauty. You should have seen the many startled and confused faces when I would suddenly drop it in the water pitcher in a restaurant or wash it under a tab. I bathed with it, went in jacuzzies with it. Once on the beach I threw it in the ocean just because a friend heard that my phone was water resistant. So I showed him. I loved that thing. Gorgeous industrial design, too, that I dared not put a cover on it.
I do agree with your thoughts, even I am not Sony user , but only issue I considered while buying its when accidentally damage, or breaks its hard to find service and repair centre and repair takes around 2 weeks, unless this situation I love Sony
Thanks so much for your comment. I think you're right to take service and repair into consideration. I've been importing - and so far I've been lucky and haven't dropped the phones or anything like that... touch wood! Hope you stick around for more of our content!
I am a long time fan of Samsung and what caught my attention for this phone was the Zeiss logo on the camera. Because of your video and honest opinion of the phone and the company I am definitely leaning more towards the Xperia. Thank you for the excellent video.
7 years is great. Very Sony! Love hearing about this sort of thing. Proves that these devices are built well. Thanks so much for your comment. cheers, Tom 🙏
![It can do it all: Sony Xperia 1 VI [review]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cY46jgTSSJM/mqdefault.jpg)
Do you agree with my 4 reasons? And what are YOUR reasons for choosing Xperia phones?
I agree. I chose Sony phones due to no ugly notch or punch hole, bypass charging, SD card slot, headphone jack, 4K OLED, tool less sim tray, Japanese quality and simple yet elegant design, and flat front, back, and sides 💪
Nicely put!
I agree, but Sony do need to :
1) Improve on their battery care. 35W fast charging up to 85% of battery shouldn't be too bad.
2) Improve on screen brightness. 600+ nits is very usable indoors, but is quite hard to use out in the sun.
3) Improve on their haptic motor. That tiny vibrating motor need to go and replace with the kind of haptics they use in Sony Dual Sense controller.
4) Improve on their front-firing speaker. Some chamber to help with bass + a touch louder will be much appreciated.
@@abdullahmubarak6840 I agree on the brightness. It was difficult for me to film in broad daylight and I had to shade my display with my hand. Other than that, I'm mostly indoors during the pandemic. Also, very fast charging is bad for any battery long-term. Turn on Dolby Atmos. Compared to previous Sony flagships that I have (Z5P, XZP, XZ3, etc.), the 1 II is much louder and better
@@tech_edit thanks Tom!
I love Japanese products. Its not a symbol of status. Its a symbol of discipline.
I am so sure about it because we make a SIM card for Japaneese market and the quality requirements for that product is off the chart. They want highest quality and with highest precision. They visited our factory and they literally check the staff accommodation for checking living standards. They checked the air quality of our production environment. They even checked the light conditions of our machine area.
It shows how well quality they expect to deliver to there customers. Thats one major thing i love about them.
Awesome comment Ganesh, thanks so much for contributing here. Much appreciated! Tom
@@tech_edit We make SIM cards of Japanese network providers SoftBank and Y-mobile. They even raise a complaint for an impression mark on chip which is not even visible with human eye. They check with 28 times zoom optics on SIm cards. Its so hard for us to keep that production flow up. Even the best machines available on the market are running with 60% reduced output to meet that quality requirements.
But i am glad that we are doing that. Now we learned the next level of quality 😅 and they pay 10 times more money for it.
This is the same reason why Sony cost much. Because the phone manufacturer must meet certain quality standards regardless of where they make it.
@@ganeshbalakrishnan5468 that's fascinating and really insightful. You're right, the approach in Japan seems to be on a different level. I'm interested to learn more and hope to be in Japan soon ish. Thanks for sharing - and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thanks! Tom
@@tech_edit Its very rare to see people covering these topics. People just run behind spec sheet without even knowing what functions they are going to use.
Keep up the good work. The content was very relevant.
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@@ganeshbalakrishnan5468 facts
Ethics is NEVER talked about enough. It needs to be brought up more.
Agreed
Agreed 109%. Companies and brands should be rewarded and equally penalized for ethics or lack thereof.
@@Sabundy It's too subjective for the government or some agency to be the decider of what's 'ethical'. That's why consumers need to vote with their MONEY. It's a shame that too many people are easily swayed by stupid 'woke' slogans and platitudes, or cost-cutting disguised as 'environmental awareness' (Apple/Samsung). All these companies treat their employees and factory workers like trash, pushing several to commit suicide every year (like at Foxconn), all while reciting slogans from the woke mob and trying to put up a front of morality. Barf.
So true, both as to our contacts and our pictures
@@captainkaiii exactly. 100% agree. Well said.
I 100% agree, ethics is such an important topic that needs to be talked about more.
yep. some companies makes phones and sell them in cheap prices because they made them cheap. and guess who made them?childrens.
Previous Xperias I've owned have also been quite repairable. Their batteries have always had pull tabs and you could fully disassemble the phones without doing irreversible damage.
From the less than 200 likes over a year - I'll take it as nobody cares
I absolutely agree when you said that Sony is made product for a long term using, I use Xperia Z for 5 years and Xperia XZ Premium for 3 years now, and never experience any major issues.
Sony doesn't go around copying anyone. It's absolutely right!
They also put hardware and software that work balance and make the phone last longer.
Other brand may boast with hundreds megapixel, 12MB RAM, 5000 mAh battery with ultrafast charging, but Sony could create a better product without putting those gigantic specifications.
Fantastic comment thanks Joni. It's true how there's more to a phone than the usual specsheet battles that go on! Always good to hear from happy Xperia owners who rock the phones for a decent amount of time! Cheers, Tom
But horrible software updates. It seems likes years before new updates are released. That's my only issue with Sony phones.
There are some stupid companies who are not even giving a charger with their phones. and then there is SONY, still giving the headphone jack 😂
Similar boat,
After Sony erricson dissolved ( arc and walkman series) went Nokia, from there got reintroduced to z2, was amazing, then upped to zx2,
Minor issues bug fixing were horrible though. But the GUI was amazing no doubt.
Zx2 does sooner than z2 though.. super heating and battery dying. Moreover the speaker and mic issues was horrible. Gave multiple times to be fixed but the issue kept reoccurring, and after sales team just didn't care enough to replace device. Still ghost around Sony news, shall wait for them to up their after sales before reentering their domain.
Sony Copied HUAWEI p30 pro s perischope lens for zoom
Finally, I'm glad someone is talking about ethics. Nobody or no company is perfect, but it is a very important topic that should be talked about often. Good on you.
Thanks for your support and your comment! Cheers, Tom
My wife has had 2 Xperia phones and loved them. I was in the market for a new phone and last night I ordered an Xperia 1 III for myself. Looking forward to it. Doesn't mean I'll stop watching review videos, though. :)
I'd also like to point out that the Xperia 1 II is made in Japan. Made in Japan should be a bigger selling point, especially for more affluent customers who can buy flagship smartphones on release. My Xperia is on its way, and I can't wait. I bought this phone for all the reasons you've mentioned in your videos, "premium " is more than shiny gimmicks, ethics are key. Thank you for speaking out against inhumane practices in the industry.
Thanks so much for your comment and your support Paul! I'm not 100% sure, but i think it's designed in Japan and assembled in Sony's factory in Thailand, but there is some contradictory info out there on the web... As usual!
@@tech_edit same here.Made in Thailand :)
Exactly! As a longtime Vaio user and fan that's what I was telling everyone and Vaio had to depart from Sony before they listened... Now Vaio is finally back to its true DNA. Made in Japan should become to the tech industry what Made in Italy is for the fashion industry.
Exactly!! I make a huge effort to try to not buy from china... It's very difficult, which is why I have a sony experia compact 👌
The Xperias are assembled at their Thailand factory. However certainly many of the key parts are made in Japan such as the image sensors, image processors etc...
You don't buy an Xperia device to prove a point. You know just how good it is.
Totally agree mate. 💯💯
Sooner or later, hopefully the mainstream tech youtubers will catch on :)
Thanks for your comment Arkim! Tom
This !
The brand that respects content creators and content consumers.. ❤
True, Jesson and thanks for commenting! Tom
Great channel 👍 I'm also Xperia 1ii owner, just shame they don't released those phones in my country. I had to import it. I really hope they will succeed with their xperia 1iii, so they can continue produce us the best smartphones ever.
Thanks so much, grateful for your comment. I hope to see Xperia phones back in more countries soon, especially as the Xperia division is profitable again. Fingers crossed 🤞. Thanks again for your support! Tom
@@tech_edit I hadn't heard that Xperia was profitable again - that's good to know that Sony will keep making phones. I've used only Sony since 2009 - so I guess you could call me a Sony guy. I was very disappointed when Sony pulled out of Australia. I doubt that's going to change because we are too small a market, but I think importing Sony phones privately is still a safe option given how reliable they are. I've had 3 from overseas now, and no problems with any of them. Bring on the iii !
Even Sony doesn't talk about the points which you brought in here..These are subtle nuances of a brand and loyal fan would know about them ❤️ Hope #SonyXperia1iii comes soon 😍🙏
Cheers Raj. I like the way Sony doesn't go around blowing its own trumpet but i do wish people knew more about how Sony is different, and in many ways, better... Always good to see you here Raj! Tom
We at Sony take enormous pride on working for a truly ethical company and most of us appreciate the modesty of not shouting loud about being ethical. These are the kind of things that you simply do, you don't say that you do them.
@@YannisMelitas 🙏
This is the content this channel will thrive from. It's not following the crowd, it's adds a peripheral perspective on the company which is unknown but adds depth to the reasons why this is a company worth giving patronage to.
Absolutely have my applauds. Well done on a very well executed video 👏👏
Hi, Tom. Thanks for this great lecture. Actually all you said is simply Japanese culture and tradition: work ethics, quality, responsibility, reliability, uniqueness, humility, gratitude - very respectable.
By the way, all my stuff are Japanese. My phone is Sony. My laptop is Fujitsu. My car is Nissan. My tennis racquet is Yonex, and I love them all. Cheers!
That's really interesting to here A S! Actually that is very much the direction of this channel... I want to showcase not just Sony, but great Japanese tech and products, often that we just don't know about in parts of the world outside of Japan. I'm actually typing this on a Macbook Pro, but I am eyeing up VAIO laptops at the moment :)
Thanks so much for your comment. Tom
Hello.Thank you very much for your reviews.I want to buy sony Xperia 5 II.But its not available in Gulf countries.In Germany. - Amazon Xperia 1II is available.What’s your opinion about this phone.Is it worth to wait more long for 1 III or 5 II?.
I used to be a lot of Japanese products, but have since moved to others in some areas. But still like Sony TVs, have a walkman and a Japanese car brand. Had some cool speakers that still had unique abilities today, but weren't ideal in my room. Also have a used iPhone which seems to be holding up a little better than the old Xperias I had for 5 years.
With all the respect, how about hunting over three whales for "research"?
Years ago, I attended a conference for the university I was based at and a few Sony employees were there, not management employees either and they got talking about their lives at the company and how much better it is in comparison to other organizations they worked at. Made me feel a lot better considering I had a few Sony tvs at home and a Sony Ericsson in my pocket.
Really interesting, thanks for sharing.
Love hearing this kind of thing. It's so important, and so often overlooked! Thanks Benoit
This is how content creators should be making content; mature, responsible talking sense not like a spoiled rich kid like most big content creators are.
Another great comment
Couldn't agree more with you! But do not forget that Xperia feels more classy and elegant than any other phone. It isn't bling-bling, it's just pure elegance and I love it!!!
Sony stands for values not for bloats few understand that, surely I start my good days with sony xperia 1iii soon
Ethics always matter. Simply human decency is a big thing
I had a Xperia Z3v for the longest time. I've since gone through multiple devices, from HTC, Google, LG, Samsung, and OnePlus. Now I'm going back to Sony with the 1 III since they're the only company that makes flagships with nearly all the same nice-to-haves that the Z3v had that newer phones are abandoning, mainly 3.5mm port, expandable memory, and a hardware fingerprint scanner.
Proud and happy Xperia 1 owner since the release back in 2019.
I'm really looking forward to what Sony reveals this year!
Greetings from Denmark!
Nice one J.H. great to hear from someone in Denmark! Thanks for commenting 🙏
ALHAMDULILLAH GREAT TO HEAR FROM ANOTHER XPERIA 1 OWNER. THIS PHONE HAS BEEN A BLESSING TO ME SINCE 2019 DECEMBER. GREETINGS FROM USA!
Love My Xperia1 are not better than get credit for are better in so much it is all in one Hi tech Say just stream sound are awesome sound get from device and those 2 biggest not deliver that .
Thanks for giving voice to the Sony contribution to the smartphone marketplace. So many of the youtube "influencer" community seem to be pushing, consciously or not, towards an Apple-Samsung hegemony. Sony deserves credit for pursuing their own path, and as a camera buff I definitely want them in the marketplace. As far as ethical concerns, sadly even Google has a labor scandal. Google managed to abuse female employees on an organized scale right here in the USA. Corporate ethics is important.
I agree Michael - it's important to think about the ethical position and actions of a company we are putting money into. I hope that in some small way, getting this kind of video out there might away a few people towards at least thinking about these things and researching them a bit before purchasing etc. For us though, we can feel good about buying Sony products. Cheers, Tom
I remember my first mobile phone was called a Sony mars bar it had a lil pop up Ariel and slide earpiece lol I thought I was so fancy everytime I got a call ;p then it was on to the t10 t18 by Sony Ericsson and after that it was the psp phone before the Experia range was released and have never been let down or disappointed
Can't wait to buy Sony Xperia 1 mark III 🤩 love to try this device! ☺️
If i buy sony ii from America to use in middle east, will the 5g work? I heared a lot of mixed feedback
Few days ago.. I was telling my Dad that Sony's mobiles feel ethically right. I'm a long term Sony user and still using My XZ Premium as Sony has discontinued its cellphones in India. I was thinking to change my phone as its been 4 years I'm using my current sony phone, but I couldn't. Gimmicky features and advertisements in other brands. Yuck!! Apple seems good, but then it lacks the Quality display and audio quality of Sony. Love my XZ Premium! Will import Xperia 1ii from other Country.
I hope that Xperia phones will once again go on sale in India. Thanks for your comment Submit! Cheers, Tom
I agree with you. It actually pisses me off that fewer media outlets, youtube channels etc...don't call out Apple and Samsung more for their behaviour in these areas. However, I guess it's not surprising given how obviously these same brands essentially buy reviewers and youtube channels with access and freebies.
Equally it's also ridiculous that the same people who see themselves as woke, progressive etc.....are the same people that will happily buy Apple products regardless of the controversies around how they are made. People can be such hypocrites in these areas.
I for one take pride in buying SONY products in part because I know that SONY at least does win a lot of awards for it's ethics even if they aren't perfect. And I admire that Akio Morita started SONY not to make money, but to make society better.
Beautifully put, and another great comment from you. I really appreciate your contribution here. And, again, I agree with you. Sure, Xperia phones are not as popular or as blingy as some other brands, but Sony sticks to its values - and in the long-term that'll always come good. Cheers, Tom
Exactly I'm not a Samsung apple Microsoft lover unfortunately using android- Google isn't much to Bragg about either. Wish Sony have their own OS version I still prefer my CDs and Blu-ray discs mini disc's remember those brilliant things still have my mini disc player. Then Apple mp3 nano ect people like to pay for music you don't own and more corruption in the music industry.
I just bought the Xperia 5 ii on the 6th of March this year and it's worth the wait. I have been eyeing this phone since it was announced on the 24th September 2020. The 5 ii sold more units than the 1 ii in Malaysia due to the pricing. My experience with the phone is indescribable. Look forward to what the mkiii offers. Just to add on, the Sony salesperson told me that a Japanese customer bought 2 units of the 1 ii for himself. One as his main, and the other as his spare.
heya Kelvin thanks for your comment - great to read. the 5 II is a superb phone, no doubt. By the way, I think in Malaysia you get better colour options than us in the UK..! Having two 1 II devices is the height of luxury! Tom
Honesty is very much appreciated on TH-cam when you have dishonest/ignorant phone reviewers who have caused the death of LG Mobiles.
Sony Deserves each and Every Good Says...
Sony's Products Are Awesome And Durable.
But My Bro I Appreciate Your efforts. Really
Cheers Sameer I'm not sure what folks will make of this video... But hopefully I get the main points across! Thanks for your support! Cheers
I want to Suggest Something To Sony
Sony Should Increase The Size Of Camera Flash Light. It's Will Delivers Best Shots in Dark Areas. You Can Note That Sony's All Mobile Phones have Small Camera Flash Light...
This thing I noticed in Sony's Phones.
But But But
I Love Sony
Right Now I am using Sony Xperia XZ1.
One Of The best Phone it is...
God Bless You Bro
Many Respects and Love For You 😇
love the videos mate, keep 'em coming ... btw I was thinking of getting the 21w charger for the 5 ii ... is it worth it over the 18w?
Thanks so much! Regarding the charger, that's an interesting question.. i bought a fast charger from Anker and I hardly ever use wireless charging (I know the 5 II doesn't have that, and it's not a big deal to not have worked charging for me, anyway). I love having the fastest charging possible, but if I'm honest with myself I almost never need it! Because all i do is pop the phone on charge before I go to bed. I could have put that money towards my 1 III fund ;)
Not sure if I helped at all there...!
It would be interesting for you to do a cases review for the new Xperia devices, cases are very hard to find so maybe the guys here might benefit from the exposure to what's available.
That's a great idea - I'll definitely do that, 100% cheers Topper! (Great name haha)
Great content as always. I am an Xperia 5 owner and would love a true compact like my Xz1 compact. Do you think I should wait for Xperia 5iii and do you think it will be smaller than the current models?
Heya Vik thanks for the comment. I'd say if you can wait, you won't regret it. Only go ahead and buy now if a crazy good deal comes up beforehand! I think the 5 IV will be a big change... But that's just a guess ;)
I'm still rockin my Xperia Z3 still works fine and no lags
Great to hear, that's a beautiful phone, too.... Cheers, Tom
I totally agree with you
And let me add one reason
Retaining / Appreciating the customer
From a personal experience that happened to me with Sony
My history
In 2007 I was in the market for a new phone, at this time phone were not smart yet, so made lots of comparisons to choose between several brands in the market
On paper and after reading several reviews I chose Sony Ericsson K800i cyber shot
This was my first introduction to Sony world
The phone was simply amazing in every aspect and the camera (3.2 M cyber shot) was a breakthrough at this time
Also they provided tons of unprecedented accessories to facilitate the use of the phone in any occasion
I bought several accessories
Dual power travel charger
Cover with portable tripod
Bluetooth Wrist ⌚ watch (which lead the way to smart watch later)
Bluetooth earpiece
One year later I got a business phone line and I went to the market once again for a new phone while keeping my beloved K800i
So I got my self a G900 (came with a bundled offer a stereo Bluetooth headset which I still use till today) with touch screen / wifi / built-in card reader
Although it had a 5 M camera but the pics from my K800i the 3.2 M cyber shot remain the best
In 2013 smart phones was invading the market so I got my self Xperia SL
Smart watch 1 and still using the Bluetooth headset
And for the other phone line I got the waterproof Xperia Z1 one year later
Then the next generation of the waterproof smart watch followed
In 2016 I had a batter problem, so I replaced it in the agent
Unfortunately the agent didn't make it clear that the waterproof seal was compromised when changing the battery and YES I got my phone underwater "as usual"
There was definitely a problem but after leaving the phone turned off for 48 hours, I was surprised when I turn it on to find out it works normally once again
This is I call excellent build quality
An example of how to retain a customer
When I got my smart watch 2, I found that it doesn't read Arabic at all while smart watch 1 didn't have such problem
So I contacted Sony Egypt (via their official Facebook account) whom reply was so disappointing and unprofessional
So I made a screen shot of the reply and sent it to Sony international
I received an immediate message that they are well aware of this language problem and they are preparing a fix whick will be available on Google play store within a week time (which actually happened within a week as they said)
And as an apology for the unpleasant reply of Sony Egypt they sent me a stereo ear phones as a compliment
I really valued the gesture and respected their ethics and professional conduct
To my surprise they sent me another present (this time on my birthday) and it was a smart band
I even became more loyal to the brand and the staff who think very well about their customers
Unfortunately when I needed to change my phone in 2020 I found out that they decided to get out of the middle east region
I was so disappointed that I have to buy another brand
But I had to
After reviewing lots of options, I found that Huawei is the closest to Sony quality
I got now the Y9s and it has the side mounted finger print reader as you mentioned in the video
Sorry for long comment but I wanted to share few years of history & quality with you
Loyal Sony fan since Sony Ericsson era.❤️
Loyal sony phones fan.. Before Sony and Ericsson get together 😎
Omg I'm so old 😂 hello to people who felt in love to Sony J70 phones
Once a Sony fan, Always a Sony fan. I only had Xperia devices since 2011. So sad currently we don't have a Sony agent in Sri Lanka. Come Back to Sri Lanka Sony.
I've always loved the xperia range especially the xz premium and the xperia 1 ,I think they're just way way better than any other phone, I cannot wait for the 1iii
I have xz premium. Camera not good. Easy to brake screen. Huawei p10 Pro has better camera.
@@gs8282 I haven't used my xz premium for over 2 years I've been using my xperia 1
I had an XZ Premium. A decent enough phone, had some good features. Beat my older z1c, but after being spoiled by a Nokia Pureview phone, I've felt that phone cameras are still lacking that naturalness despite other upgrades. Some of the latest phones are beginning to get a proper high end feel again with the cameras, though most still seem to fall in one area - it's good for photos, but then video is not so good. Or has a tack on telephoto lens. Is natural but fails in challenging situations. Great video but is using lesser hardware, etc.
My vaio laptop still works till date after 10 years of usage. I love Sony products they are built to last i can definitely vouch for that :)
The first smartphone I had was a Samsung s2 and I loved the feeling of what that device gave compared to what I had previous. Replaced with a s4 (screen decided to crack while in my front trouser pocket). Replaced with a s7 edge (nand died after 6 months) for that reason I will never go back to Samsung.
I really hope the 1iii is a good phone compared to the competition especially with the devices coming from oppo & xiaomi.
Best device I've had so far is this huawei mate 20 pro and I've had zero issues after two years. My battery lasts a day of heavy use because of the battery health software. I really look forward to seeing if sony's can give this a run for its money.
I'm glad I found this video, hardly any people talk about those topics
Cheers Sam. With so much adoration of the big two or three brands in this space, there's also a lot of turning a blind eye... I just wanted to get a few truths out there and I'm glad I did. Very grateful to see messages here such as yours. Thank you, Tom
One of the points you mentioned was also one that I though I wasn't gonna enjoy... The Dynamic Vibration system is a feature that most people turn off and complain about in forums, Reddit, etc... However after getting my 5II, I actually enjoy using it for movies, it truly makes them more immersive for me.
And the one game that I've tried and it's able to have it enabled is Duet, the electronic soundtrack goes hand in hand with the gameplay, so the DV is awesome here.
Great comment! Yeah it's funny how do many people complain about it, but it's great! And eat to turn off...
I am currently using Sony Xperia Z5, and I have atually shot all of my videos on my channel with it, or at least for the past few years. This is my second phone of this model, and the only major issue that I have encountered is the fact that when I am shooting a video the phone overheats quickly and it turns the camera off to cool itself. This happens when I am shooting in 1080p and not 4K. And I can record max 6-7 min of video before it overheats. This happens to both of my Xperia Z5 phones, so I guess it's a common problem. I hope the new models have fixed this issue. I can even accept the phone not being waterproofed but having a stable cooling system, because it's way more important and practical.
Thanks for your comment. It definitely was an issue for a while, but now Sony is on top of it. Graphene cooling system in the 5 II could indicate the way forward... I hope you're still able to sit the videos you need with the Z5, albeit with more breaks than you'd like!
The problem with the Xperia Z5 series (and the Z3+) was the processor: Snapdragon 810. Sony also set a relatively low temperature limit to prevent damage to the phone (unlike other companies where they let it burn, reducing the lifespan). This was fixed when they switched away from the SD810. So far on my XZ Premium, I haven't gotten any temperature warnings the past 3½ years
@@tech_edit Yes, I take breaks and manage to get the job done at the end. I have even put it in the fridge a couple of times to fast-forward the process :)
Admire your perseverance. I sincerely hope that the overheating issue is very much a thing of the past! Well done for sticking with it though - that's what it's all about! 👍
This is the reason why I use sony products
The notification light sold me. 💵
Great video! Interesting topics. Watching on my 1 II, but I have a Z1 that still has great battery life! That phone is 7 years old! Overall, I love Sony‼️
It really is amazing what Sony does with batteries, and how their phones are practically bombproof in therms of the quality of the build. Love it that your Z1 is still going strong! Always good to hear from you, thanks for commenting 🙏 Tom
Great video. Just wondering what smartwatch would work well with this mobile? Looking to change my current apple set-up :-)
WENA 3! But only on sale in Japan i believe :(
Check it out: wena.jp/
Sony.. Ethics will be respected soon. Especially if we'll feel your care about our privacy
I am a recent subscriber but I couldn't agree more. I have tried all manufacturers available in North America and the Sony Xperia 1ii was my first Sony. The ethics is playing a big part of my selection these days and I don't mind paying a little more to get a phone that ticks a lot of boxes. Enjoying your videos and honesty towards Sony. It is an overall package that ranks with the best of them and hopefully the 1iii continues the improvments.
Thanks Wayne, for your comment and the kind words - and for subbing! Very grateful that your post of the community here! Tom
Till now 236 people are found who value quality over hype, value ethics, prefer design over bling and are truly emotional.
BTW....hi Tom😇
Yes, and hopefully more as time progresses! Thanks for your comment! Cheers, Tom
I really want Sony back in to our market. Unfortunately, I have to take a risk of buying the 1iii online from Hong Kong.
Really cool to see that Sony is one of the more ethical companies. I absolutely adore their phone design as well, it just looks classy and serious. I love that it looks serious but is also one of the better gaming phones with all the 240 hz and the h/s power control, simply ideal for gaming. Not to mention that it has a fairly modest camera hump while being one of the best camera phones.
I feel like other companies like Samsung just want the big numbers that really don't mean that much, like the whole 108 mp camera thing or saying in their commercials that their 8k video is better than cinema quality. Smartphone sensors are barely large enough for 12 mp, just stop lmao. Now they're working on 600mp sensors, just why? So we can have large files that look like oil paintings? Sony tends to have more funcional innovations.
Classy and serious is a nice way of summing up the looks, I agree. Great comment, cheers. Tom
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20Ultra, but I decided to buy a Sony xperia 1 mark 3 to try it, I love the design and simplicity of Sony phones
Here, Sony doesn't even talk about their phones enough for people to talk about them. Great phones, but I've personally seen zero marketing by them where I live. Their phones even become available months after their release, with no carrier support or 5G. I know 5G is in its infancy, but if I'm going to be carrying an expensive phone that tauts longevity in support and durability, then I would want that feature available at launch to use for the next 2 or 3 years.
These are the same issues I had with HTC. Loved their phones, but they never quite pushed them into users hands. They only survive off of loyalist.
I hope Sony can turn things around. Given that the Xperia division is profitable again, there is hope! Fingers crossed 🤞
@@tech_edit I hope so, too.
Sony doesn't have a strong presence in many places, even in major cities like the US. This is because the competition is already packed with Apple and Samsung products, plus Huawei Oppo ZTE and many other cheaper options. But Sony does have a strong presence in places where they do get attention, mainly Japan and that's one of their largest market, and next would be Taiwan and UK. Even in countries which telcos previously promote Sony, like Singapore eg, have to now depend on their own marketing and stores as the telcos don't want to promote Sony since the consumers are sadly occupied with Apple, Samsung and the other common name brands.
@@CatalystOfIntifadha Yeah, I already knew why. I was only explaining why people aren't talking about Sony phones as much. It's not because they aren't great phones, it's because Sony just doesn't care to market their phones in a lot of markets around the world.
If Sony fails in the mobile world, it will be because of them, not the consumers recognition.
Still rocking a 3+ year old Xperia XA2, battery health at 83% (with 1 year of heavy gaming on it). Just recently with the whole work from home scenario I got a record 4+ days of standby time on it with 4.5h of SOT included. Meanwhile on a Shitsung I got for free on contract the battery plummeted to 92% within a few months of use. I'm eyeing the Xperia 10 III when it appears in my country which will be plenty enough for my needs. That 4500 mAh battery paired with that efficient SoC and Oled screen, I think that might just be the battery king of 2021. And it will probably last me a good 4 years. The only nitpick I have to Xperia phones is that there is no more compact lineup. I had the Z3C in the past (unfortunately I managed to smash the screen glass to pieces) and my dad had the Z1C. Great little powerplants for people like us who don't care about watching movies on a phone.
Sony Xperia I love it so much ever since it came out it took care of everything of mines and the quality of the speakers I love it and the last long batteries so if the Mark 3 is coming out I'm ready for it
Great comment - thanks Carlos
I've been using the Pixel line since the Pixel 2 and previously was on HTC. I'm planning to make the switch to the Xperia 1 III this year. I've enjoyed the computational photography from the Pixel, but I really have been looking for more manual control. I also love the form factor of Xperia 1 line along with their minimal adjustments to android and that battery management is fantastic.
I assume pros and cons over the ratio of its display size need to be analyzed swiftly to grasp the correct move on all sorts of streaming services.
BlackBerry passport use to have native display ratio setting on every app that plays video...Sony should give as native display setting control, same way kodi does.
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify I totally agree with the idea.
I'm a fan of Sony products from way back when I was a kid and owning a little stereo, and getting the first PlayStation, when I was older and everyone had Sprint flip phones, I ordered a Sony K500i from Japan, man that thing was amazing.. Later on I owned a got the Android Experia Play phone, Sony makes amazing stuff and this new phone is seriously making me want another Sony phone
TOM YOU ARE AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING WHO DECIDED TO STAY TRUE WITH HIS CHOICE AND DIDN'T GO WITH THE SHEEP APPLE AND SAMSUNG CROWD. MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU MA BROTHER
Thanks ever so much very grateful for your comments and your support here! Cheers, Tom
I love how he stays Humble and Sweet throughout the entire video with such details, I never really had a "favorite" smartphone company for the longest time but if I had to choose one I would definitely say Sony 🌹
Well said
@@none8259 Thank you.
Quality in a cell phone doesn't seem to matter in a world where people buy a new one every year or two.
True, it does feel like that. I love hearing from commenters here who are rocking really old Xperias, still going strong!
@@tech_edit I still have an experia z3 tablet compact and love it, but wish I could replace the battery pack.
Depends really. You could change phones every two years but having a phone that can last way beyond is nice. Specially in pandemic time. I have a St15i which still uses it's original battery. It's sot is now below 2 hours but considering it's 10 years old I can't complain about it.
Quality matters.
I know this may be off-topic, but do you recommend a particular protective case for the Xperia 1 II? Great vid as always.
Cheers Paul. The only one I've seen, happened to be made by Spigen - and i thought it was pretty good. Mobile Fun in the UK have a good selection (from memory) and they're nice chaps too. I've heard a company called Xtreme Skins does Xperia skins but I've never seen one.. I hope that helps! Cheers, Tom
@@tech_edit Whoa, thank you so much for replying on such short notice; I'll give it a look. Thank you once again, and good day.
One thing that put me off Xperia devices is the lack of cases, but I still buy Xperia but I just take the risk of going caseless and never end up smashing my phones
Love ❤️ from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰
Cheers Danushka - all the best to you in Sri Lanka!
Very true.i have been using xperia and planning to buy a new one. Coz everytime they check what is my phone?...i can hear ohh! Amazing!...not a generic kind of phone yet punch a lot of surprises
sony always talked about social and environmental crises, they had these different xperia themes to support the cause and spread awareness. sony with some other companies made this folding@home app for cancer research. they also started working on 0 carbon emission way before their competitors i think (i may be wrong). and there are many other such things why i like sony
edit: i really miss xperia themes infact there was a theme creator software on pc on which i made an xperia theme with my name everywhere in the ui😂
i also miss those small LED lights below the screen like on xperia U, L, M2 etc.
Great comment form you JayJ as always 🙏
@@tech_edit thanks 😊
I love watching this channel, it makes bold statements and it has a subtle philosophy which I think is great to follow in life: commit to what you're committed to. It's hard to find your identity but harder still to commit to once you know. I highly admire that the elegant approach here on sony365.
One thing I would suggest: make videos with 21:9 support. Makes the Xperia sony365 experience that extra bit nicer. Whether that means shoving subtitles slightly higher or using a slightly wider lens or going all out to export videos in 21:9, a super wide screen experience is quite the experience. I'd love to watch this content in super wide screen without disrupting the content.
Cheers and kind regards,
Thanks Kapil, very grateful for your comment and for the suggestion. I actually discussed this with Bob whom i work with, and we will definitely try it at some point. I think most of out viewers are what we would call potential Sony Xperia buyers but currently watching the channel on (mainly) Samsungs. There are a lot of Xperias being used to watch the videos i expect, but many of those will be older ones - not 21 by 9. However, we will give a new aspect ratio a try relatively soon. Actually we have s few new ideas to try out and that's one of them. Thanks, as ever for your contribution here! Cheers, Tom
@@tech_edit Always! I really look forward to those experiential videos. If I recall correctly Lew from Unbox Therapy uses wider angle lens purposefully to allow wide ratio consumption. I believe he mentioned it on one of his Xperia unboxings, to allow 16:9 and 18:9 devices to watch his videos in full screen.
Thanks for your consideration and consistent engagement
Kind regards,
Another point is that Sony Xperia also keep the MicroSd Card Slot :))
Very good point
It's very important to talk about this topics, I'm glad someone is doing it. As you said in other videos, xperia phones are not for everyone, and only these owners know the real value of it.
Cheers from Algeria!
I hope pop-up selfie cameras make a comeback
21-9 would be perfect for pop up camera
Under-display selfie camera & speakers would be better
Well done - so happy I found your channel. I’m definitely buying a One Mark 3 as soon as it’s available.
Thanks John - glad you found us here, and welcome to the community! Cheers, Tom
I'm not particularly brand loyal. Had my X 5ii a month. Came over from Galaxy S10. Primary reasons were sound & photo/video. Environment and ethics very important to me also. I read that X 5ii was easy to get into and repair. Not glued together. So, for same reason was happy to buy Galaxy Buds+ over airpods (gluuuuued!). I try not to buy from China due to their environment and human rights abuse issues. I do however own and have used an old Macbook Pro for years.
Great comment, thanks for contributing here! Cheers, Tom
I love the way you talk, so calming
With regard to the mobile phone sector, and the the major manufacturers (in terms of sales) defining the direction, and frequency, of alleged innovation, one wonders if the values espoused by Sony have an appeal beyond a small, niche circle of potential buyers.
I agree with that I have had Xperia X1, Z Ultra, XZ Premium and now 1 II. I always say you cannot really explain why the Sony device is so much better on paper. Its every little piece of the device that makes it top end and, every day it makes you happy owning it.
I'm definitely going back to Sony next, Samsung has been nothing but a disappointment tbh.
The phone feels and acts like a 3 year old phone less than a year after purchase....and Bixby....ugh.
After 7 years of Sony Xperia phones, I'm switching to Samsung. I just bought the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 512GB full price. Problem with Sony phones, they're not compatible with any US mobile carrier
I've progressed from Sony Walkman to an Xperia 1ii. I have an amazing portable music device that respects my need for a headphone socket. Sony listens.
Nicely put and totally true, Cheers Raz, thanks for commenting here! Tom
I buy anything Japanese!! Sony is the only Japanese phone that very very good.
I love Sony, I did not get to use Xperia a whole lot to be honest. I have been thinking to get a refurbished one but let's see. Having Telephoto lens in Mark IIIs excited me more than anything else to be honest since Camera is something very important for me, and for video. I know I will not be able to buy one anytime soon but seeing Sony giving these important features is making me happy.
Certainly hope you'll be reunited with an Xperia phone soon. Thanks for commenting - wishing you all the best of luck tracking one down! 🙏Cheers, Tom
Thank you, really thank you😭😍
You understand Sony 😍😍🥳
Thanks for your comment!
My LG G5 just died the other day and with LG no longer making phones, I am considering switching to Sony. These videos covering the Xperia 1 III have definitely been helpful for me.
Your fan from malaysia keep it up!!
Greetings to you in Malaysia Muhammad - thanks so much for your comment! Cheers, Tom 👍
I've always thought that Sony isn't definetely the best on the market, but surely it's a very honest company, and it always gives you what they do ensure to the customer, never more, but also never less.
I used to spend my money exclusively on Sony videogame consoles, smartphones or headphones for about 10 years by now, never been unsatisfied.
I also have to say something more: They're Japanese.
as an mark ii owner I cant rationalize the purchase of the mark iii
Fair enough, I'm also a 1 II owner and it probably wouldn't make sense for me either. But never say never and all that ;)
I was a Nokia Windows phone loyalist for many years who didn't make the switch till the very end. I decided on the xperia xz2 premium (2018) and am so in love with this phone. The 16:9 screen ratio and 4K screen, ensures comfortable reading. The audio/sound is so much better than on other phones. Sony is the only way to go for me and I wish Australia still had the company here. I am a little afraid of letting go of the wider phone size of my current xperia ( still working without missing a beat). This pending xperia 1 iii looks enticing though so am avidly awaiting it's release. I hope I won't miss the 16:9 format
The best thing I like here is your not biased like other but the content you put forth is really very amazing I am glad thank you.
Thanks so much Jeevan. I actually thought this video really wouldn't do well at all, but I felt compelled to do it. There are reasons to buy Xperia/Sony and they're important too! Thanks again for your comment 🙏
@@tech_edit your always welcome waiting for more of your contents
The side finger print sensor is great under most circumstances but when using and Xperia phone on a gimbal it becomes an issue because the phone holder obstructs it. I've found this a constant issue when using my Xperia phones for filming.
That's a very good point actually, thanks for mentioning that. What would be really good is proper secure face unlock AND the FP scanner! I'd love that
I have never deviated from Sony
Very wise! Thanks for commenting 🙏
@@tech_edit Hi Tom, I hope you don't gona lose viewers because of promoting Sony. Otherwise, everything what you said, from your mouth, to God's ears 🙏👍🙂
cheers Dejan! When I changed the name of the channel I did lose a lot, but within the next 26 days, we were back to the previous numbers - and now we are growing again, albeit not wildly quickly. I'd definitely rather have a YT channel where I'm talking about products, brands and values I love than just constantly unboxing smartphones from different manufacturers with dubious environmental and human rights credentials... This is actually good fun! Thanks for your support. Tom
@@tech_edit You have my respect and respect of every true lovers of quality content.
Not many of others have this kind of dignity, that means less views/profit...
Totally agree with you here! Have switched from the Xperia 1 to the Pixel 5 and I'm desperate to get back to using a Sony Xperia😅
It's funny because so many folks will say that Xperias can't compete with the latest offerings from powerhouses like Google, Samsung etc - but there's something about owning an Xperia that makes it hard to be happy with other devices after that! Only Xperia owners know this of course. Anyway, i think you'll feel great about coming back to an Xperia device. Thanks so much for commenting! Cheers, Tom
When willl it be launching in India? wanna get rid of my shitty oneplus 7 pro and Buy the new Xperia 1 iii
Hopefully they'll be back there soon. I read recently that VAIO laptops are back in India again.... So maybe there is hope..?!
Yes viao is back in India and I still have my viao laptop ❤️
Nice one Raj!
@@tech_edit oh no you got me wrong they do sell here but the new Xperia 1 iii is just now launched yet, Xperia 1 ii is still available for purchase.
Great video, agree with all points. Very much underrated phones - the only thing I would point out is that Sony seem to release a piece of software only to lose it a few years later, which is sad. Xperia Video, Album, Lifelong, TrackID to name a few. Still, love using an Xperia. Sadly they are no longer sold in Australia where I live, so I have to import but looking forward to the day when they return for good. Keep up the good work Sony365!
You make a good point there. I'm surprised as to why those apps were disappeared.. hope at least some of them make a comeback... Thanks for your comment
Do you know how much big the battery will be?? And how many hours it takes to done?? And if it has wireless charging??
I have a feeling the battery will be the same or only slightly bigger. Charging will be nice and quick and there will definitely be wireless charging like on the 1 II
@@tech_edit
Thanks for telling your feelings.
I hope it be 4500... I have a Huawei now and there is no other company got my heart yet, so I wait for Sony..
But I think I need one more month to wait 😭😭😩😩
This phone was already on my radar for my next daily driver. The information on sony's ethical values just solidified my decision. So glad to know that if I'm paying that much for a piece of hardware, a child in some factory wasn't slaving away putting it together.
Nice one. I hope more people take this sort of thing into account...then these huge companies would be forced to deal with these issues. I'm not wildly optimistic about that, but it's a nice thought! Thanks for commenting
I remember seeing the first water resistant smart phone: the Xperia Z. I bought it instantly, and I bought it directly from the Sony website so it wouldn't have those horrid and tacky phone carrier logos on it. It was a thing of beauty. You should have seen the many startled and confused faces when I would suddenly drop it in the water pitcher in a restaurant or wash it under a tab. I bathed with it, went in jacuzzies with it. Once on the beach I threw it in the ocean just because a friend heard that my phone was water resistant. So I showed him. I loved that thing. Gorgeous industrial design, too, that I dared not put a cover on it.
I do agree with your thoughts, even I am not Sony user , but only issue I considered while buying its when accidentally damage, or breaks its hard to find service and repair centre and repair takes around 2 weeks, unless this situation I love Sony
Thanks so much for your comment. I think you're right to take service and repair into consideration. I've been importing - and so far I've been lucky and haven't dropped the phones or anything like that... touch wood! Hope you stick around for more of our content!
Just subscribed now... I'm a cinematographer and for me, Sony is the real deal. Thanks a lot for doing what you do. You have an amazing channel.💗
Thanks so much for your comment - very kind of you to say. I agree Sony is the real deal. Cheers, Tom
I am a long time fan of Samsung and what caught my attention for this phone was the Zeiss logo on the camera. Because of your video and honest opinion of the phone and the company I am definitely leaning more towards the Xperia. Thank you for the excellent video.
Cheers Mike, and thanks for commenting
Watching this on my Xperia 5 ii. Love this phone, love the video. You earned a subscriber. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks so much, I'm very grateful for the comment and the sub! Cheers, Tom
Here in Egypt, we need to feel Sony mobiles to be more expanded, large number of Sony fans still relying on old models. We are deprived from new ones
Really hope Sony gets back into Egypt with this for you; wishing you all the best 🤞🇪🇬 cheers, Tom
I m still using my Xperia Z2 for almost 7 years ! It doesn't run as smooth anymore, but it s a fighter! I ve never kept a phone for almost 7 years !
7 years is great. Very Sony! Love hearing about this sort of thing. Proves that these devices are built well. Thanks so much for your comment. cheers, Tom 🙏
How's the android skin on this phone? And how long do we normally wait for updates?