Sony Xperia 1, 10 Plus, 10, L3 hands-on review

25 February 2019
Sony's fresh new lineup can be best described as different and exciting. First off, we have the Xperia 1, intended as a continuation of Sony's "Premium" line, rather than the flagship "XZ" one. Then there are the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus, which are shaping up as successors to the popular "XA" lineup. Last and probably least, there is the new Xperia L3 entry-level model.

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  • ARRABY
  • Kxd
  • 25 Feb 2019

sony on the right track

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    • Nzi97
    • tug
    • 25 Feb 2019

    TheGoldenMellifluous, 25 Feb 2019Well, their new naming scheme is similar to their Sony Alph... moreNot just their Alpha really, pretty much most popular camera brand use these naming scheme, Canon(1DX > 1200D), Nikon(D1X > D3300), Fujifilm(XT-3>XT-30),etc.
    It's like they already had a target custome...

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      • Anonymous
      • 8kr
      • 25 Feb 2019

      rahul, 25 Feb 2019which was just 4.01" 345x800 pixels the numbers say it allChill man, I love the Xperia 1 too..just saying that 21:9 aspect isn't new on soartphones.

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        • AnonD-794217
        • wrc
        • 25 Feb 2019

        Anonymous, 25 Feb 2019They are, but factory locked. Go to developers mode to un... moreDid you remember Razer Phone?

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          • AnonD-794217
          • wrc
          • 25 Feb 2019

          Anonymous, 25 Feb 2019Well because the S10 is an ugly piece of crap with a gigant... moreAnd you will need to charge continuosly while watching your 4k content. Why tall phone can’t fit tall battery?

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            • Anonymous
            • LQu
            • 25 Feb 2019

            Anonymous, 25 Feb 2019Nope they aren't... The display itself ain't 120 hz, the to... moreThey are, but factory locked.
            Go to developers mode to unlock.

            Even midranges X, X Compact and XA2 has 120Hz ......

            Not my fault if Samsung, Apple and Chinese use 60 Hz only

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              • Hallelujah
              • IbE
              • 25 Feb 2019

              Let us wait for the first Sony's 8 inch bendable, foldable phone. These ones are too small.

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                • Maxx
                • PUh
                • 25 Feb 2019

                wat a bad design

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                  • Cir90
                  • 64T
                  • 25 Feb 2019

                  Zhang Wuji, 25 Feb 2019all that matters is that the devices the Japanese giant did... moreWhat useable innovations does the competition make? lol if you are now using the 960 FPS of the Xperia 2017 as a novelty lol

                    Jimbob, 25 Feb 2019Poor naming as usual... here I am thinking the 10 plus will... moreWell, their new naming scheme is similar to their Sony Alpha Camera lineup. The smaller the number model (A7, A9), it's actually better and have higher specs (than bigger number like A33, A300, A6400). Just saying tho.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • uEy
                      • 25 Feb 2019

                      Anonymous, 25 Feb 2019Well because the S10 is an ugly piece of crap with a gigant... moreSounds like a samsung hater here.
                      You've never even seen the phone in real life... get lost

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                        • AJr
                        • 25 Feb 2019

                        Poor naming as usual... here I am thinking the 10 plus will take on the s10 plus but then I see Snapdragon 630..........

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                          • 0Wf
                          • 25 Feb 2019

                          Mike, 25 Feb 2019I agree, CPU 660 would have been just fine but mid range OL... moreYes, SD660/710 would have been the right one, and add OIS for the Plus at least and, perhaps, the 10. But they put regular EIS cameras while are asking 429 euros/ $487 for the 10 Plus with a SD636, normal cameras and nothing special aside the new design, that its a matter of taste. And 350 euros / $397 for the 10 with SD630. They also come with Single bottom-firing speaker and small batteries for its screens size and resolution.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • j5y
                            • 25 Feb 2019

                            Anonymous, 25 Feb 2019All xperia flagships are 120Hz since X Performance. Except... moreNope they aren't... The display itself ain't 120 hz, the touch receptor refreshes at that frequency...

                              Xperia 1 has 643 ppi pixel density, not 420.

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                                • Zhang Wuji
                                • BtF
                                • 25 Feb 2019

                                all that matters is that the devices the Japanese giant did unveil at the Barcelona event still managed to turn quite a ""FEW"" heads.

                                Ofcourse.. because sony cannot do usable innovations like the competitors can do.
                                How can sony do usable innovations if only very very few people in the world buy xperia??
                                Plus.. sony always quit doing mobile business from different countries every year.
                                Ooo maann.. the end is near.

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                                  • Mike
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                                  • 25 Feb 2019

                                  eidrag, 25 Feb 2019True, when super midrange, I expect 660/710 on both normal ... moreI agree, CPU 660 would have been just fine but mid range OLED screens are terrible. On a midranger I would rather have proper LCD.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • TXd
                                    • 25 Feb 2019

                                    been waiting for this since the first leaks, no compact, neither a model under 15 cms, neither a model with metal back.
                                    seems mwc and the whole mobile industry is a big disappointment in 2019

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • fv3
                                      • 25 Feb 2019

                                      Fayth, 25 Feb 2019congratulation, Sony is the only Android to manage remove t... moreBy making the top bezel huge I prefer slim bezels over this

                                        The Xperia 1 looks like a beast. I hope their HDR is further improved in dynamic range and that the 10-but is retained. Also I hope their bitrate is much higher and that they have a good log profile. I can already seen LuTs, so O am guessing they have a log profile.