hate me if you want but this is the best design phone ever. no holes in the screen, flat display, headphone jack, expandable storage, front face speakers, exceptional battery life by the looks of it. What else is there to want?
Yes that is good, just wishes that they had better cameras like 1 inch sensor and way better zoom. The night video show that it really have problems with reflexions and underpreform. If the camera system was better i would be interested, but the phone isn´t good enough to buy for a Samsung S22 Ultra user. So waiting 1 more year to see if something is worth to upgrade to.
Uninterrupted screen, tool-less sim tray, support for MicroSD card, 3.5mm audio jack, front-firing stereo speakers, and dedicated shutter button are example of how the phone is unique among other flagships.
@@JavierSeguraI don't see overheating issue anymore from some review. And you think 3 major update & 4 years security update is still not enough? Should all phones follow 7 years support like S24 Ultra?
Coming from a Samsung user, I really commend Sony for keeping this design. They don't go with the flow, making them unique. Reminds me of the first experia phones with their distinct design. Plus headphone jack and expandable storage? I can only wish my S4 is like this. I'm happy with my device though. Wish Sony gets more attention.
Well said. I don't want to give up my s pen but I'm really not happy with Samsung. And having broke my note 20 I'm stuck with either buying a new galaxy that i don't like or losing the s pen and going to Sony
I guess we'll have to thank Ericsson as well for their partnership with Sony. That was the best times, now Sony is dead on arrival in the smartphone department
Yesss! Finally a phone without a weird round screen + a huge punch hole or a camera bezel in the middle of the screen. Thank you sony. 3.5mm headphone jack, shutter button , alpha camera connection + micro sd card. Wow. Its by far the best phone.
@@VaunShiz bro thats the whole point lmfao cant you get what you read, put the cameras and speakers in the top and bottom bezel, not in the middle of the freaking screen 🤦🏻♂️
@@VaunShizin not seeing any way for those bezels to affect what I'm seeing onscreen vs what the dot does. Also those bezels include front speakers which are always welcome.
I've watched tons of reviews of the Sony Xperia 1 VI here on TH-cam, but yours is definitely the best! Lots of expert knowledge and all relevant points were addressed and shown! Thank you!
Everyone is complaining about the removal of 4K and not even taking into consideration that this phone basically lasts twice as long as the S24 Ultra, while still being quite close to its overall screen brightness.
Don't slap on a 1080p screen and call this a flagship phone, than charge flagship prices onto it. Whoever is the lead designer or marketing team needs to be bitch slapped for thinking its a good idea to downgrade the screen.
While it's true that removing the 4k screen feels like a downgrade if you're coming from the V like me, I wasn't happy the V had a 4k screen in the first place. As expected the battery drain is quite high and to be honest in 90% of the cases i can't even see a difference between 4k and 1080p on this screen. So going down to 2k is a no-brainer
The reason is not that they got rid of 4k screen, but because some of them loved 21:9 aspect ratio, and most of them are shocked by the move not to a standard flagship 2k-3k resolution, but to a budget phone level 1080p screen, that is too low for a 1500 euros flagship phone.... such pathetic resolution should be on 10 VI or 5 VI, never on 1 VI....
@glebpalchin6809 the 4K screens weren't even running 4K 90% of the time. If u check AIDA 64, it'll still show 1080p resolution rather than 4K on previous Xperia 1s
I own the 1 mark V. I haven't seen the mark VI. But using 1 mark V daily for 6 months +, I can say you'll get satisfaction using that phone. It's capable of taking amazing pictures which requires your skills, not AI trickery, can take some decent auto shots but those may not be best in class though I don't find huge differences, has really fantastic speakers and great audio via the 3.5 and BT and a very stable and strong network. I'm using it reasonably with multiple push mails, calls and lots of video watching, music and photos (amateur hobby). The battery scrapes me through the day (7+ SOT). Though I do charge it for 10-15 minutes in the evening and then to 90% overnight. I normally don't post reviews, comments etc. but do read them. A ton of people criticise this brand's. But I find most of them a bit cooked and incorrect. Hence thought of putting my views in. Sure there are other brands which makes good phones, provide longer updates etc. It is your money that you'll spend. Don't ignore something just because a bunch of non users post their imaginary thoughts.
'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧
@@thedarkknight1971 I also don't understand their market strategy. It is a costly phone. So reaching out to more markets and providing better software upgrade duration will help them increase sales. But I use it and find it pretty good. Whatever updates they published, they were prompt. The 3 separate apps doesn't bother me. I love the video viewing experience. In fact I watch all my netflix, prime etc. in it and find them enjoyable.
I am commenting with 1 VI and I have to say wow just wow...coming from 1iii it's a big improvement almost all,the display is not bad at all it is even much better, the difference between 4K and FullHD is not visible at all..everyone is crying because they changed to FullHD no difference in sharpness can be seen. as for the camera, a very big improvement, sharper, better processing, macro camera the speakers are better, clear sound, more bass I am surprised how good the phone is, it is worth upgrading
'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧
@@Juanguar Not 100% but, from what I read, just US. However... Doesn't stop anyone buying/ 'unofficially' importing one into the US/Canada etc, BUT... The buyer would HAVE TO ensure that the phone would be compatible with their specific country's 4G/5G bands/frequencies etc...
Nice! Lots of people complain about the lower resolution; To me the 1080p screen is a pro as it helps battery life and less throttling. It'll get slightly better even with updates; as the launch software is quite agressive with throttling and such.
@@forresthopkinsa1080 ? This phone is worth 400$ at best. Of the display was 4000nits full displays it would be worth the tradeoff but there are many phones at are both brighter and higher resolution while being cheaper
How they gonna upgrade a 1080 screen to better resolution with software? besides, 1400ish€ for a 1080p screen and mediocre performance plus throttling when theres, for example, a nubia z60 ultra with much better specs for less than 1000 bucks
I have the Xperia 1VI just a few hours and wachting now this review and this review the performens in benchmarks the Xperia 1VI is excatly in the same ballpark like any other flagship i did a geebench 6 test and the single core was 2239 multicore was 6739 and the reviewer should know that a new phone always scores abit lower in the begining. After some updates the Xperia 1VI will performe ifen better. This phone is absolutly excellent and i dont miss the 4 k resolution at all from the 1V.
Gladly i can say sony is back i am a sony fan since day 1 started from Xperia u and then buying Xperia z, for some years sony was lacking but now they are back software and camera needs lil improvement but they still beat few flagship phones looking forward to buy this phone in uk
On my 3rd Xperia, a 1 IV. I will miss the 21:9 form factor, it's such a lovely phone to hold while still having the same height as larger phones for scrolling uses. I will also miss the Alpha-style UI for the pro mode, it's something I've really grown to love on my 1II and 1IV. But if these relatively minor sacrifices must be made for Sony to continue to justify the Xperia line then I will take them, even with those losses, there's still enough to keep it unique and oh so Sony.
I agee and im still on my 5ii. They should have giving that nice 48mp double stacked lens to the 10 vi too and a normal selfie. And then with the 5 vi they should have giving a normal 80mm zoom lens again. Then it would make sense to me. The 10 vi misses the boat too in my opinion. Cant use 8mp cameras anymore these days. For the 1vi it might make sense that they use a different aspects ratio cause of the zoom machenism that maybe needs more space in the phone itself. But lets see. Im really curious of the 5 vi. I do want to save money to buy a 5 series again. Nonetheless that are still improving and now even give the 3 year os updates gives me a sense of "okay we are here to stay for a longer while" feeling. So that might be good.
Glad to see that Sony is still innovating, I hope that they'll be available to buy in South Africa again soon. It's a shame that we haven't had the Sony flagships on store shelves here for the past couple of years.
21:9 is good for you for what? for me, so annoying for watching youtube videos on a tall display, and changing between videos, have to constantly turn the display to see anything clearly.
Best phone I ever had in the past was a Sony Xperia. Will be watching in the coming year or two to see what they bring out. If it's the right price, I will definitely get one.
Great review, as always. One thing that makes this a great phone - apart from the build qaulity and features - is the much better OS upgrade option over previous models. Comes with Android 14 with up to 3 major upgrades.
'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧
Did you actually test the 3.5mm Audiojack on a headphone? Simply repeating whatever Sony is claiming in their promo materials does not sound like a review to me.
Yeah, i was hoping the same. I am disappointed that it was not an extensive test on GSM's part, rather just a repeat of what was told by Sony themselves on their marketing material.
Again the best looking smartphone on the market with great camera and loudspeakers and headphone jack and sd-card-slot and and and . I love it and preordered it already
The big reason why I went with the Sony 1 V was it's screen size.... It was it's main difference.... It's a shame that's gone. Oh well, still a few years until I get a new phone again. Maybe phones that aren't so wide will be in vogue again then. 😮💨
I LOVEEEE this phone! The camera is one of the best, if not the best one, the 3.5mm jack is still there, and I'm so glad they changed the aspect ratio... F*cking finally!! I don't get how they put a FHD+ Display in a flagship, but since it's 19.5.9, LTPO and 800 NITS manually, there's not much to complain about.
@@LukasGroundsThat and the new battery tech, plus the underclocked chipset. Good for Sony though, these phones aren't meant for gaming anyway. Having a Magic 6 Pro, I almost wish I had the Xperia instead, just because of how impressive a lot about it is, minus the Sony price and dissatisfying charge rate. Oh well, it lasts twice as long as the S24 Ultra.
@@LukasGrounds maybe, but the OnePlus 12 lasts two days with 2k 120Hz, so there's no excuse. I think it's just the compromise that Sony has chosen. All brands make some cuts, and here it's the FHD panel.
I trust this mans judgement. Before buying a phone I binge watch videos to learn the differences. My main thing is how long a phone will be supported. Minimum of 5 years of support is a requirement for me.
It's pretty much perfect, but why the FHD+ screen? Sure, 4k was overkill, but should've gone to the middleground of QHD+ like the s23ultra, ~500pi is the peak sweetspot. Anything sib 450 looks too pixilated
4k is Definitely NOT overkill. 4k should be standard for all phones just like T.V. and monitors. already have. Now 8k would be overkill only because most content is not 8k native. Sony really screwed up on this one👎
both of you are r3tarded. You cannot see pixels at 400ppi or more. Im pretty sure the guy who replied doesn't know the difference between ppi and resolution, because by his logic 16k is the minimum for a tv.
Sony phones always score poorly now in camera benchmarks. But this phone is for you if you like natural looking less detail photos, headphones jack, expandable storage.
Camera king? Bro, I once had the 1v. The only good camera is the main one. I sold mine after 2 weeks of usage, then bought Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It’s miles better!!!
This is a fantastic review. Most of the photo tests are actually challenging the camera - natural landscape tests with foliage are something that mkbhd never does and something my iPhone absolutely sucks at.
'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧
i was disappointed that SONY ditched the 4k display, i think most of the fans of the phone like me just wanted a screen resolution and refresh rate adjuster built in the settings, not ditch the 4k, i mean the things that i like about the phone is its unique tall design and its 4k120hz display, making it standout among its competition, for me xperia 1 mark vi just became the same as all the existing smartphones this year, i just hope that SONY would bring back the 4k display and add a built-in resolution and refresh rate adjuster instead..
At 11:10, Sony Xperia nailed that bokeh (portrait) mode, 2nd to none! The 'swirl' around the subject looks very very close to how portrait lens in a mirrorless or dslr camera would produce. Sony has the best portrait lens simulator in any phone!
'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧
OK now THIS is a true smart phone. Instead of being a fashion accessory, this one is actually useful with all the right features with no unnecessary compromises
Why do you say that charging could be faster using a third party charger? The device only takes up to 30W, how could a faster charger make a difference?
I have seen a lot of camera samples on GSM site and I definitely felt that this phone's samples were most pleasing to look at than any other phone this year or last year... Sure people will argue about other things like noise, detail etc etc but just plain looking at the photos they looked straight up amazing... Part of that might be due to the weather also
@@bandrew8040Because resolution isn't everything, and I'm saying this while maining a Magic 6 Pro which also never had 1440p. Seriously, do you want battery or struggle with the already dissatisfying charge rate? You certainly don't want both sacrifices.
What's the point in even dropping the 4K display, at least give 1440p, can't see how this phone is better than 1 V other than the 8 gen 3 Anyways hope it sells, this and Redmagic 9/S Pro are the only 2 unapologetic phones rn
@@illsmith4076 doesn't matter, unless it's a Galaxy or iPhone it doesn't sell, influencers don't even promote Sony, they should've just kept their niche
Or better yet, give users the options to lower it like how the Samsung Galaxy S7 allowed users to decide between Full HD+, standard 1080p, or even 720 p. I feel like that shouldn't be too difficult for Sony of all companies.
It's a beautiful looking phone but I feel losing the 4K display is a bummer! I am using the Xperia 1 J8110 and even though it's quite old now the display is crisp and has held up really well!
I’m really torn on this one; I’ve wanted an Xperia 1 for years, and have been watching them improve over the years, but every year I’m like ‘nah, I’ll wait another year and grab the next one, it will be even better’ This time though I’m left feeling like it has improved in a lot of areas and has taken a big step backwards by ditching the 21:9 form factor. I can get over the drop in resolution. I would have liked a middle-ground, but I can live with FHD+, I just wanted to experience a phone with the 21:9 display. Considering picking up an Xperia 1 V now..
A 1'' main sensor, a 1.5k screen, 4 + 5 years of Android updates like the majority of the competition, and above all, a maximum price of $1000-$1100, there, this Sony could really have been competitive. 🙏🏽
Sony did everything right except the screen resolution and price. Otherwise I'm excited about what they have to offer in terms of cameras and battery life. Especially the new telephoto macro lens. 4k120fps recording across the board. This is a win.
Apple brand power....and very high price for this phone,i love the front firing speakers,place for SD card,but last generation cost 1300 euros in my country,cmon,if im giving that kind of money for the phone i rather by S24 ultra
Us people deserve only garbage show off products like apple and Samsung. Sony is wise to not release this gem phone for low mind people who don't know their self worth and always following the trend,
I like every change, including the FHD change but I do not like the form factor change, 19.5:9?! Its lost a huge chunk of its Sony identity by doing that and it made the phone so much easier to use one-handed! One thing I really wish they would improve is larger sensors for their cameras, 1/1.35 inch and especially 1/3.5 inch for the main and telephoto cameras is not acceptable when Sony is making sensors like the IMX-989 and LYT-900. It would also be quite nice if they could make all three cameras 48mp for consistency in photos since all cameras can do 4k 120fps in video.
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hate me if you want but this is the best design phone ever. no holes in the screen, flat display, headphone jack, expandable storage, front face speakers, exceptional battery life by the looks of it. What else is there to want?
+ smaller ideal size.
Yes that is good, just wishes that they had better cameras like 1 inch sensor and way better zoom. The night video show that it really have problems with reflexions and underpreform. If the camera system was better i would be interested, but the phone isn´t good enough to buy for a Samsung S22 Ultra user. So waiting 1 more year to see if something is worth to upgrade to.
Haha worse design ever no 21:9 no 4k at this price not even 1440p no curved display
Battery capacity ...
Charging speed...
Display quality...
etc. etc.
In the terms of LOOKS and DESIGNS...
SONY is SONY .....😲😳☺️👍🏻
Fat phone
Sony needs diet 😆
2024 and still the only company (?) having a clean screen without annoying punch holes and front facing speakers.
@Oldasianguy a cool camera that can take phone calls*
@Oldasianguy personally, I can't find anything bad about this phone except its price
Asus Rog 7 ultimate also does. With better speakers too.
@@diafwnia And then you have people buying iPhones.......
@Oldasianguy I have the 1V great phone with almost no downsides.
Uninterrupted screen, tool-less sim tray, support for MicroSD card, 3.5mm audio jack, front-firing stereo speakers, and dedicated shutter button are example of how the phone is unique among other flagships.
Overheating issues, mediocre camera, big bezels, less long term software support, lower resolution screen. But very unique
@@JavierSegura it’s been out for a day and you are talking about overheating. Let’s wait and see…
@@JavierSegura other than less long term software support and lower resolution screen, what you're saying are assumptions. But hey, to each their own.
@@JavierSeguraI don't see overheating issue anymore from some review. And you think 3 major update & 4 years security update is still not enough? Should all phones follow 7 years support like S24 Ultra?
@@Aprim7 Vor allem, Wer behält sein s24 Ultra 7jahre lang? Mit 99%iger Sicherheit niemand. Auch nur wieder Marketing.
I'm not on the market for a new phone, but I'm just happy this exists as an option. I dearly miss LG and the V-series...
v60 best phone I had ever
going to give it a go with Sony. as still no one full fills what LG was capable.
the moment my lg g8 dies im buying this
@@FRSan91 True❤
LG and Sony are literally the worst android manufacturers
Coming from a Samsung user, I really commend Sony for keeping this design. They don't go with the flow, making them unique. Reminds me of the first experia phones with their distinct design. Plus headphone jack and expandable storage? I can only wish my S4 is like this. I'm happy with my device though. Wish Sony gets more attention.
Well said. I don't want to give up my s pen but I'm really not happy with Samsung. And having broke my note 20 I'm stuck with either buying a new galaxy that i don't like or losing the s pen and going to Sony
Headphone jack? Man, who uses that in 2024? Lol
@PILATESDILEMMA so many times I've wished i had a headphone jack, like pa systems or different radios that don't have Bluetooth.
@@PILATESDILEMMA Tons of people
@@Marth8880 tons? I don't think so buddy, headphone jack is from a decade ago, maybe only old people. Yall gotta update.
This phone feels like it’s fresh out of 2017… AND THATS A GOOD THING!!
И фотографирует так же
Looks like 2018 Samsung A7 ;)
The telephoto sensor size feels like it’s fresh out of 2020… and that’s a bad thing
@@aspilobo how big is it ? And whats the size on other phones ?
What memories of the first Sony Xperia. And the Xperia Play!
I guess we'll have to thank Ericsson as well for their partnership with Sony. That was the best times, now Sony is dead on arrival in the smartphone department
Xperia X1? I still have it, was a capable phone, but the keyboard was shit.
Yesss! Finally a phone without a weird round screen + a huge punch hole or a camera bezel in the middle of the screen. Thank you sony.
3.5mm headphone jack, shutter button , alpha camera connection + micro sd card. Wow. Its by far the best phone.
Yea cuz the tiny black dot on Samsung's phones is sooooo much bigger than that giant black bezel at the top of that Sony 🤡
@@VaunShiz bro thats the whole point lmfao cant you get what you read, put the cameras and speakers in the top and bottom bezel, not in the middle of the freaking screen 🤦🏻♂️
@@VaunShizin not seeing any way for those bezels to affect what I'm seeing onscreen vs what the dot does. Also those bezels include front speakers which are always welcome.
@@VaunShiz screens should never have dead pixel points period
and also cost only 2000$
Nice to see that Sony is still there💪 Perfect review 🇧🇬
love this phone,front 2 speaker, headphone jack,no punch hole,side fingerprint,camera sutter button
I've watched tons of reviews of the Sony Xperia 1 VI here on TH-cam, but yours is definitely the best! Lots of expert knowledge and all relevant points were addressed and shown! Thank you!
👍♥️
My favourite design of a smarphone has always been Sony Xperia 1 series.
Mine is 5 series
Everyone is complaining about the removal of 4K and not even taking into consideration that this phone basically lasts twice as long as the S24 Ultra, while still being quite close to its overall screen brightness.
Don't slap on a 1080p screen and call this a flagship phone, than charge flagship prices onto it. Whoever is the lead designer or marketing team needs to be bitch slapped for thinking its a good idea to downgrade the screen.
While it's true that removing the 4k screen feels like a downgrade if you're coming from the V like me, I wasn't happy the V had a 4k screen in the first place. As expected the battery drain is quite high and to be honest in 90% of the cases i can't even see a difference between 4k and 1080p on this screen. So going down to 2k is a no-brainer
I didn't understand 4k it still has buddy it is written
The reason is not that they got rid of 4k screen, but because some of them loved 21:9 aspect ratio, and most of them are shocked by the move not to a standard flagship 2k-3k resolution, but to a budget phone level 1080p screen, that is too low for a 1500 euros flagship phone.... such pathetic resolution should be on 10 VI or 5 VI, never on 1 VI....
@glebpalchin6809 the 4K screens weren't even running 4K 90% of the time. If u check AIDA 64, it'll still show 1080p resolution rather than 4K on previous Xperia 1s
I own the 1 mark V. I haven't seen the mark VI. But using 1 mark V daily for 6 months +, I can say you'll get satisfaction using that phone. It's capable of taking amazing pictures which requires your skills, not AI trickery, can take some decent auto shots but those may not be best in class though I don't find huge differences, has really fantastic speakers and great audio via the 3.5 and BT and a very stable and strong network. I'm using it reasonably with multiple push mails, calls and lots of video watching, music and photos (amateur hobby). The battery scrapes me through the day (7+ SOT). Though I do charge it for 10-15 minutes in the evening and then to 90% overnight. I normally don't post reviews, comments etc. but do read them. A ton of people criticise this brand's. But I find most of them a bit cooked and incorrect. Hence thought of putting my views in. Sure there are other brands which makes good phones, provide longer updates etc. It is your money that you'll spend. Don't ignore something just because a bunch of non users post their imaginary thoughts.
'NOT coming to the US Market'...
Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔
I mean... Things like:-
- Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later...
- Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life...
- Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems...
- SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags...
And more issues besides...
Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏
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@@thedarkknight1971 I also don't understand their market strategy. It is a costly phone. So reaching out to more markets and providing better software upgrade duration will help them increase sales. But I use it and find it pretty good. Whatever updates they published, they were prompt. The 3 separate apps doesn't bother me. I love the video viewing experience. In fact I watch all my netflix, prime etc. in it and find them enjoyable.
Got the green line on the screen yet?
@@mtadc1545You use the 5 series or something broke boy?
Headphone jack + microSD card slot = best android on the market
WTH THE INTRO! My head just bopped immediately. 😂
I am commenting with 1 VI and I have to say wow just wow...coming from 1iii it's a big improvement almost all,the display is not bad at all it is even much better, the difference between 4K and FullHD is not visible at all..everyone is crying because they changed to FullHD no difference in sharpness can be seen.
as for the camera, a very big improvement, sharper, better processing, macro camera
the speakers are better, clear sound, more bass
I am surprised how good the phone is, it is worth upgrading
But the distinct look from 1v is lacking, that narrow design, now that they have made it wider. I think 1v is better than 1vi
My next phone. Covered all my needs in a smart professional looking body. Thanks Sony!!
'NOT coming to the US Market'...
Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔
I mean... Things like:-
- Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later...
- Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life...
- Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems...
- SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags...
And more issues besides...
Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏
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@@thedarkknight1971The phone is available at swifttronics for 1170 USD. Available now.
@@thedarkknight1971does that include Canada as well or just the US ?
@@Juanguar Not 100% but, from what I read, just US. However... Doesn't stop anyone buying/ 'unofficially' importing one into the US/Canada etc, BUT... The buyer would HAVE TO ensure that the phone would be compatible with their specific country's 4G/5G bands/frequencies etc...
@@thedarkknight1971 yeah I’m familiar with gray market imports
Hopefully won’t be needing to do all of that
Nice! Lots of people complain about the lower resolution;
To me the 1080p screen is a pro as it helps battery life and less throttling.
It'll get slightly better even with updates; as the launch software is quite agressive with throttling and such.
There are other resolutions besides UHD and FHD though. 1080 is just so low for a $1300 flagship. They should've gone QHD.
@@forresthopkinsa1080 ? This phone is worth 400$ at best. Of the display was 4000nits full displays it would be worth the tradeoff but there are many phones at are both brighter and higher resolution while being cheaper
How they gonna upgrade a 1080 screen to better resolution with software? besides, 1400ish€ for a 1080p screen and mediocre performance plus throttling when theres, for example, a nubia z60 ultra with much better specs for less than 1000 bucks
every other 1440 phone has an option to go down to 1080. how the fuck is no 1440 a good thing?
@@bbilman0561440p is a bastard resolution
No video has this resolution
It shouldn’t exist
I have the Xperia 1VI just a few hours and wachting now this review and this review the performens in benchmarks the Xperia 1VI is excatly in the same ballpark like any other flagship i did a geebench 6 test and the single core was 2239 multicore was 6739 and the reviewer should know that a new phone always scores abit lower in the begining. After some updates the Xperia 1VI will performe ifen better. This phone is absolutly excellent and i dont miss the 4 k resolution at all from the 1V.
7:42 I've gotta say, that's some good looking grass
bro
Must be good...look at the size of that snail!😲
Dear Gsmarena team.Please bring back the detailed software review of different smart phones with images on your official website
Gladly i can say sony is back i am a sony fan since day 1 started from Xperia u and then buying Xperia z, for some years sony was lacking but now they are back software and camera needs lil improvement but they still beat few flagship phones looking forward to buy this phone in uk
it's such a perfect phone to be, crisp and smooth display, the camera quality, the build quality, and the speakers and especially the DESIGN!
I like the improvements on this phone!
Downgrades*
My next phone ❤. I've been using Xperia for my entire life I couldn't be more happier.
I use Xperia a1 ultra since 8y ago 😅 my son put inside fish aquarium . N luckyly still on 😂 until now
There is a good reason why I been using Xperia devices for a very long time
Still using my 1 ii daily and will be picking up the 1 vi Japan varient. Personally think these are the nicest looking phones out there still!
Wow its out
Wish i could afford it
Maybe one day ❤❤❤
@Oldasianguy Are u stupid??? In some countries you can work ALL DAY and still dont have the money for such a device
i say this... every release they make in every generation LOL
How much is it
@@harshithchavva7141 3000 Euro
Xxxgaston
This review came up pretty fast 👌
Expandable storage should be mandatory on every flagship phone.
On my 3rd Xperia, a 1 IV. I will miss the 21:9 form factor, it's such a lovely phone to hold while still having the same height as larger phones for scrolling uses. I will also miss the Alpha-style UI for the pro mode, it's something I've really grown to love on my 1II and 1IV. But if these relatively minor sacrifices must be made for Sony to continue to justify the Xperia line then I will take them, even with those losses, there's still enough to keep it unique and oh so Sony.
I agee and im still on my 5ii. They should have giving that nice 48mp double stacked lens to the 10 vi too and a normal selfie. And then with the 5 vi they should have giving a normal 80mm zoom lens again. Then it would make sense to me. The 10 vi misses the boat too in my opinion. Cant use 8mp cameras anymore these days. For the 1vi it might make sense that they use a different aspects ratio cause of the zoom machenism that maybe needs more space in the phone itself. But lets see. Im really curious of the 5 vi. I do want to save money to buy a 5 series again.
Nonetheless that are still improving and now even give the 3 year os updates gives me a sense of "okay we are here to stay for a longer while" feeling. So that might be good.
Glad to see that Sony is still innovating, I hope that they'll be available to buy in South Africa again soon. It's a shame that we haven't had the Sony flagships on store shelves here for the past couple of years.
There’s no innovation here😂
Yeah because $1300 for a 1080p display is totally worth it 🙄
As a iPhone user for quite a long time.. this is what I would choose when switching to android world. The design is just awesome. ❤
battery life greatly improved! always knew sony would perform better with 1080p screen
Personally I would have preferred if they sticked to 21:9 but it was probably a sacrifice made for the brighter ltpo screen, same with 4k most likely
21:9 is good for you for what? for me, so annoying for watching youtube videos on a tall display, and changing between videos, have to constantly turn the display to see anything clearly.
lets rock and roll sony
Best phone I ever had in the past was a Sony Xperia. Will be watching in the coming year or two to see what they bring out. If it's the right price, I will definitely get one.
Sony design are unique ❤
The downgrade from 4K display to full HD is too drastic. They could've at least gone for 2K which is the flagship standard nowadays.
True
Amen to that. I fully agree
Yup. Considering that price range. Arguably, they could have just optimized the phone. Their only problem was not optimizing their phones.
dude it helped in battery life it is literally the battery king now
1080 and 2K are the same thing. The actual screen resolution is 1080x2340, while 1080 video is 1920x1080.
Wow the camera wow the potrait bokeh wow the super macro amazingggggg!!!!!
The sensors size are a bit small… specially the telephoto one
Great review, as always. One thing that makes this a great phone - apart from the build qaulity and features - is the much better OS upgrade option over previous models. Comes with Android 14 with up to 3 major upgrades.
was waiting for this
'NOT coming to the US Market'...
Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔
I mean... Things like:-
- Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later...
- Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life...
- Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems...
- SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags...
And more issues besides...
Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏
😎🇬🇧
This takes me back to the old Xperia phones back in the day, they have come a long wayyy ❤
Did you actually test the 3.5mm Audiojack on a headphone? Simply repeating whatever Sony is claiming in their promo materials does not sound like a review to me.
The 3.5mm is Basic dude
Not like in the LG phones or in the Moondrop Miad 01.
Yeah, i was hoping the same. I am disappointed that it was not an extensive test on GSM's part, rather just a repeat of what was told by Sony themselves on their marketing material.
I actually use this phone jack with my wired earphones with noise cancelling
Clean screen and 3.5 jack? I'm sold
❤sony xperia❤ from 🇱🇰
Ceylon
Again the best looking smartphone on the market with great camera and loudspeakers and headphone jack and sd-card-slot and and and .
I love it and preordered it already
What other phone/s offer no holes in the display? I might upgrade to this from my Xperia 1 ii. It's about time no?
Im still rocking 5ii. I got 3 lines in the screen though unfortunately 😢 so yeah slowly looking further again too
OnePlus 7 pro and Redmagic phones don't have holes in display
I will always think fondly of Sony phones after my XZ 1 Prem. I own pixel 8 pro now and I'm more than happy
I've been always actrated by Sony products! I had a Sony SP (2012), SONY Z5, Xperia 5 II, and now a used Xperia 1 IV
The big reason why I went with the Sony 1 V was it's screen size.... It was it's main difference.... It's a shame that's gone.
Oh well, still a few years until I get a new phone again. Maybe phones that aren't so wide will be in vogue again then. 😮💨
Sonys unique in it own way .well rounded yet flat and comfortable❤
I LOVEEEE this phone! The camera is one of the best, if not the best one, the 3.5mm jack is still there, and I'm so glad they changed the aspect ratio... F*cking finally!! I don't get how they put a FHD+ Display in a flagship, but since it's 19.5.9, LTPO and 800 NITS manually, there's not much to complain about.
Yeah FD isn't amazing but im guessing it's for that 2 day battery life?
@@LukasGroundsThat and the new battery tech, plus the underclocked chipset. Good for Sony though, these phones aren't meant for gaming anyway. Having a Magic 6 Pro, I almost wish I had the Xperia instead, just because of how impressive a lot about it is, minus the Sony price and dissatisfying charge rate. Oh well, it lasts twice as long as the S24 Ultra.
@@LukasGrounds maybe, but the OnePlus 12 lasts two days with 2k 120Hz, so there's no excuse. I think it's just the compromise that Sony has chosen. All brands make some cuts, and here it's the FHD panel.
I trust this mans judgement. Before buying a phone I binge watch videos to learn the differences. My main thing is how long a phone will be supported. Minimum of 5 years of support is a requirement for me.
It's pretty much perfect, but why the FHD+ screen?
Sure, 4k was overkill, but should've gone to the middleground of QHD+ like the s23ultra, ~500pi is the peak sweetspot. Anything sib 450 looks too pixilated
4k is Definitely NOT overkill. 4k should be standard for all phones just like T.V. and monitors. already have. Now 8k would be overkill only because most content is not 8k native. Sony really screwed up on this one👎
both of you are r3tarded. You cannot see pixels at 400ppi or more. Im pretty sure the guy who replied doesn't know the difference between ppi and resolution, because by his logic 16k is the minimum for a tv.
Really appreciate the shoutout fellas, that means a lot! Trying my best to bring value every episode.
The camera king is back.
camera king? xDDD This phone during last's year blind camera test by some tech youtuber took almost last place
Sony phones always score poorly now in camera benchmarks. But this phone is for you if you like natural looking less detail photos, headphones jack, expandable storage.
@@haI9kyea HE DID A MANUAL CAMERA PHONE ON AUTO MODE GTFO
@@haI9k considering it hasn't been released yet, i doubt it
Camera king? Bro, I once had the 1v. The only good camera is the main one. I sold mine after 2 weeks of usage, then bought Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It’s miles better!!!
This is a fantastic review. Most of the photo tests are actually challenging the camera - natural landscape tests with foliage are something that mkbhd never does and something my iPhone absolutely sucks at.
I'm getting this phone this year as it comes with worth a £300 headphones. Khaki green.
you will never get those headphones. no one does
@@pillepolle3122 I got for EVERY preorder buying in different countries, past 8 years
@@pillepolle3122 How do you know this?
'NOT coming to the US Market'...
Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔
I mean... Things like:-
- Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later...
- Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life...
- Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems...
- SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags...
And more issues besides...
Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏
😎🇬🇧
$100 off plus free headphone 🎧 in Singapore. There are people living outside of US.
i was disappointed that SONY ditched the 4k display, i think most of the fans of the phone like me just wanted a screen resolution and refresh rate adjuster built in the settings, not ditch the 4k, i mean the things that i like about the phone is its unique tall design and its 4k120hz display, making it standout among its competition, for me xperia 1 mark vi just became the same as all the existing smartphones this year, i just hope that SONY would bring back the 4k display and add a built-in resolution and refresh rate adjuster instead..
Detailed review. Thanks. Good job.
This was good review. I like the small comparison with the previous model
Is the LED indicator light still there, or have they removed it this time?
At 11:10, Sony Xperia nailed that bokeh (portrait) mode, 2nd to none! The 'swirl' around the subject looks very very close to how portrait lens in a mirrorless or dslr camera would produce. Sony has the best portrait lens simulator in any phone!
My new phone, for sure. 😮❤
'NOT coming to the US Market'...
Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔
I mean... Things like:-
- Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later...
- Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life...
- Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems...
- SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags...
And more issues besides...
Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏
😎🇬🇧
Finally a review which is not only focused on camera. And it's very good 👍
Is this phone really not going to be released to the United States?
OK now THIS is a true smart phone. Instead of being a fashion accessory, this one is actually useful with all the right features with no unnecessary compromises
This is one of the worst phones I've ever seen. Even worse than lg.
the best design
This guy is the king. He creates awesome tech reviews AND voice ASMR in one video. King, you dropped this 👑
where is asmr
İ like sony style and it really looks shiny and Traditional Japan style but usefull
i actually prefered the tall look, fits in the hand better than convention stuff and also gives a good aspect ratio.
every other android phones are screwed now, headphone jack and sd card slot what else do you want ?
Way better camera with better zoom and 1 inch sensor. Even they changed the screen, and it still less bright than older Samsung.
No they aren't . Most people don't care about headphone Jack's or sd card slots. Also 1080p at this price is disgraceful.
Only 3 years of os updates. Sony is trash.
I’m still happy with my 1 V and maybe even happier because it still has the signature 21:9 4k display.
I think this time around the experia gonna sell well compared to the previous models.
1V did sell better than the iv and iii I expect this to do even better or at least i hope so
More like hardly sell due to that shit screen
Not gonna happen until they are providing the adapter in the box and 90 min for a full charge. Seriously!!!
they just killed themselves with the 1080 screen. this thing has to compete with the s24 ultra.
Ain't nobody spending $1300 for 1080p 😂🤡🤡🤡
This guy is already a legend with his previews of many phones and his wonderful voice. He looks better in longer hair though ☺️
Why do you say that charging could be faster using a third party charger? The device only takes up to 30W, how could a faster charger make a difference?
They fcked up with 30W charging, my xiaomi mi 9 have it and its a phone from 2019! Also why no 512GB in Europe?
I have seen a lot of camera samples on GSM site and I definitely felt that this phone's samples were most pleasing to look at than any other phone this year or last year...
Sure people will argue about other things like noise, detail etc etc but just plain looking at the photos they looked straight up amazing...
Part of that might be due to the weather also
If you like 19.5:9 aspect ratio press like?
if 19 :9 is even better
Lol
21:9 4K is better Sony downgraded for no reason it's Samsung and Apple need upgrade to 21:9 4K
Nah i like 21:9. Don't need 4k, although i think 1080p is a bit little for this price.
Nevertheless i love my Xperia 1V.
No. 21:9 ftw.
From 2010 to 2019, I have always used Sony Xperia, then switched to Samsung in 2019 till now. I think it's time to go back to the Xperia.
No hole on the display
No tall display ratio
Damn! This phone looks sexy!
1080p for $1300 is yikes.
@@bandrew8040 perhaps.
But Apple offer 1000+USD with big hardware and software cutout on the display.
I'd say Sony wins.
@@bandrew8040It is a less than 7" screen at the end of the day. Do you take macros of the screen pixels?
@distar7471 I can tell the difference from a regular viewing distance. Why are you defending Sony. You really want to pay $1300 for 1080p.
@@bandrew8040Because resolution isn't everything, and I'm saying this while maining a Magic 6 Pro which also never had 1440p. Seriously, do you want battery or struggle with the already dissatisfying charge rate? You certainly don't want both sacrifices.
Thanks dude - Just bought one, we shall see.
What's the point in even dropping the 4K display, at least give 1440p, can't see how this phone is better than 1 V other than the 8 gen 3
Anyways hope it sells, this and Redmagic 9/S Pro are the only 2 unapologetic phones rn
Making it more market friendly I'm guessing, tho should've kept 2k display
@@illsmith4076 doesn't matter, unless it's a Galaxy or iPhone it doesn't sell, influencers don't even promote Sony, they should've just kept their niche
Or better yet, give users the options to lower it like how the Samsung Galaxy S7 allowed users to decide between Full HD+, standard 1080p, or even 720 p. I feel like that shouldn't be too difficult for Sony of all companies.
It's a beautiful looking phone but I feel losing the 4K display is a bummer! I am using the Xperia 1 J8110 and even though it's quite old now the display is crisp and has held up really well!
Why OP12 doesn't appear in any chart?
Just go to their website. You can compare what you want with other phones.
You had me sold at the 3.5mm headphone jack
thank God they changed the aspect ratio
1080p
I’m really torn on this one; I’ve wanted an Xperia 1 for years, and have been watching them improve over the years, but every year I’m like ‘nah, I’ll wait another year and grab the next one, it will be even better’
This time though I’m left feeling like it has improved in a lot of areas and has taken a big step backwards by ditching the 21:9 form factor.
I can get over the drop in resolution. I would have liked a middle-ground, but I can live with FHD+, I just wanted to experience a phone with the 21:9 display.
Considering picking up an Xperia 1 V now..
They did what samsung does with their phone downgrade the resolution nd bump up the price, loved the 4k display.
you make truly excellent reviews, id even prefer them longer, but i can see why gsmarena would opt for < 15 minute videos
A 1'' main sensor, a 1.5k screen, 4 + 5 years of Android updates like the majority of the competition, and above all, a maximum price of $1000-$1100, there, this Sony could really have been competitive.
🙏🏽
Was not expecting that lowkey metal transition 🔥 awesome 💯👍
Sony did everything right except the screen resolution and price. Otherwise I'm excited about what they have to offer in terms of cameras and battery life. Especially the new telephoto macro lens. 4k120fps recording across the board. This is a win.
Great review, thank you.
What's wrong with all the haters of Sony's phone??
1080p
Maybe 4K display will come back as an updated version of the Xperia PRO
Apple brand power....and very high price for this phone,i love the front firing speakers,place for SD card,but last generation cost 1300 euros in my country,cmon,if im giving that kind of money for the phone i rather by S24 ultra
@@predragpesic3980 "Apple brand power" I don't see any isheep here, I just see 1V owners like myself criticizing the VI.
Its do expensive 😢😢😢
Nice selection of features.
really 1080p not 4k ?
What a SUPERB camera, and i dont even cared about, but seeing this is astonishing ! 👏🏼
Not available in the US? God dammit Sony
I hope Sony exits the smartphone market like lg did. I hate Sony.
@@bandrew8040 who hurt you?
Us people deserve only garbage show off products like apple and Samsung. Sony is wise to not release this gem phone for low mind people who don't know their self worth and always following the trend,
I like every change, including the FHD change but I do not like the form factor change, 19.5:9?! Its lost a huge chunk of its Sony identity by doing that and it made the phone so much easier to use one-handed!
One thing I really wish they would improve is larger sensors for their cameras, 1/1.35 inch and especially 1/3.5 inch for the main and telephoto cameras is not acceptable when Sony is making sensors like the IMX-989 and LYT-900. It would also be quite nice if they could make all three cameras 48mp for consistency in photos since all cameras can do 4k 120fps in video.