Sony Xperia 1 review

08 June 2019
Sony has completely revamped its Xperia series yet again, and this year the common denominator is the cinematic screen. Every new Xperia smartphone gets a 21:9 panel for the most immersive viewing experience, but the Xperia 1 is special. It is the Xperia Premium reborn, with a large 6.5" OLED 4K HDR display and today we'll get to know it better.

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  • 22 Jun 2019

Denis Thomas, 21 Jun 2019Well since I didn't have these issues I'm going to ask for ... moreIt's called Google

    Anonymous, 20 Jun 2019Stop trying to deny issues just because you claim you didn'... moreWell since I didn't have these issues I'm going to ask for a source to prove yourself.
    And not those one time commenters trolls on Sony forums who only state a problem and never come back.

      VectorR, 21 Jun 2019True. I also don't really care about the brand. For me the ... moreXperia 1 is in line with the other flagships in camera quality. By calling it crap when it takes really nice photos is crap.
      Take a hint, don't like it? Don't buy it.

        Shui8, 20 Jun 2019I've own a lot of Sony flagship phones, since Ericsson days... moreI'm not going for cheap Chinese brands sorry.

        Xperia 1's battery is in line with the other phones. And considering it has many more pixels to run, it's an achievement.
        Xperia 1 has the world's 1st oled 4k display, alongside a camera to record in cinema quality 4k. These are features ONLY the Xperia 1 has.

          VectorR, 16 Jun 2019Ah okay. I completely agree with "best from Sony" statement... moreThat's why only the "plastic" image quality can fulfil you. The textured is expensive than plastic effects.

            Shui8, 19 Jun 2019Lol. People buy phones on what feature they needed most. Ev... moreTrue. I also don't really care about the brand. For me the camera quality is the most important thing on a high-end $1000 or above smartphone, second one is design, third one is features and the last one is performance. So if the camera is crap like on Xperia 1 (with current software / firmware version), I will never buy it even for a half price. Can't understand stupidity of brand fan boys.

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              • 21 Jun 2019

              Is it you Pro, 20 Jun 2019Xperia 1 clearly have best detail in photo, they don't the ... moreYou clearly haven't seen samples from it or any other devices

                The rating of 4.2 is a bit disapointing after reading the review actually.

                  Xperia 1 clearly have best detail in photo, they don't the detail to lost texture, that's why those competitor take "plastic" photo.

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                    • 20 Jun 2019

                    Denis Thomas, 20 Jun 2019Well I have Sony phones all my life, and never encountered ... moreI've own a lot of Sony flagship phones, since Ericsson days, S & Z series, including the Z5 (Last Xperia i've use). Its cooler than other SD810 device because equipped with heatpipe, but hotter compare to other flagship chip. U dont notice it because just stick with that phone.

                    Switch to Honor 8 Pro. I'm surprise it surpass my Z5 almost in every aspects. Pricing ($450 at launch), camera quality (surpass all my previous Xperia, be it on daylight & lowlight), battery life a lot lot better (4000mah), 6gb ram, 64gb internal memory + sdcard slot, on a thin metal body, runs a lot cooler than my Z5.

                    Now own Mate 20 & plan to stick with Huawei as of now. Hate stock EMUI looks compare to Sony but love its feature. Therefore i've create Sony theme for EMUI device.

                    - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20/themes/theme-sony-xperia-xz3-emui-9-t3883733
                    - http://imgur.com/gallery/BQ2D62B

                    Experience. Its all that matters. I've gone through on both Sony & Huawei devices, thus knows exactly the differences but u just stick with Sony. Theres no doubt finally Xperia 1 is the best phone from Sony that can competes with other flagship (previous Xperia not worth for the price). And i dont want Sony to follow Huawei's vision, but make it better, in a Sony way.

                    The camera still not the top, battery still not the top, revive headphone jack, ditch the useless dynamic vibration that eats space. The rest of the specs is excellent already, especially its 4k OLED 21:9 display.

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                      • 20 Jun 2019

                      Denis Thomas, 20 Jun 2019Explain why his opinion on the phone is praising. I found... moreI'm sorry if you couldn't read it properly

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                        • Anonymous
                        • I8m
                        • 20 Jun 2019

                        Denis Thomas, 20 Jun 2019Well I have Sony phones all my life, and never encountered ... moreStop trying to deny issues just because you claim you didn't have them

                          Anonymous, 19 Jun 2019Your response makes no sense. Just you praising SonyExplain why his opinion on the phone is praising.
                          I found the phone as well a very well made phone.

                            Anonymous, 19 Jun 2019Previous Sony phones had well-documented heating and mother... moreWell I have Sony phones all my life, and never encountered these problems you mentioned.
                            I had a Z5, beast of a phone. Could get warm but never overheated. My best friend has an M4 and it's 2 years old, and still has absolutely no issues.

                            So no, you are lying.

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                              • 19 Jun 2019

                              Denis Thomas, 18 Jun 2019Broken promises like the note 7? The folding garbage and ap... morePrevious Sony phones had well-documented heating and motherboard problems. From Xperia V to the Z series. And XA1 has well-documented screen problems, as seen on the forum here.

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                                • 19 Jun 2019

                                Shui8, 19 Jun 2019Lol. People buy phones on what feature they needed most. Ev... moreI don't watch movie using my phone so... not a selling point for me, I watch on TV instead way bigger size and a lot better sound system lolness, i surf and read more when I'm on the move that's why the 8 web surfing time is terrible (in real life it use more battery than gsmarena test lab when you on the move so you can expect less than 8 hours.)

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                                  • 19 Jun 2019

                                  Anonymous, 09 Jun 2019These tests are done with Stamina turned OFF .... No one want to use with stamina turn on btw just to say, the phone i'm using now without stamina turn on last 2 days, previous one last 3 days but they are all on top of gsmarena battery chart.

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                                    • 19 Jun 2019

                                    Anonymous, 19 Jun 2019If Sony make the phone all same as Huawei (Your favorite), ... moreYour response makes no sense. Just you praising Sony

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                                      • 19 Jun 2019

                                      [deleted post]If Sony make the phone all same as Huawei (Your favorite), I think you still can nitpicking. Sony have their own approach/characteristic, you can see from the techs Eye tracking AF, Raw noise reduction, design, Side Sense UI... If it is not your (favorite) expectation base from a huawei's vison that does't mean it isn't a great phone!

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                                        • 19 Jun 2019

                                        Denis Thomas, 19 Jun 2019Xperia 1 is a beast of a phone! The only one in the world w... moreLol. People buy phones on what feature they needed most. Every phone got its own pros & cons.

                                        But the way u persuate others like there is nothing bad on Xperia 1, which is absolutely wrong.

                                        I dont buy things by the brand, but for features i needed most, at the best price.