Sony Xperia 1 II review

29 May 2020


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  • Shui8
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  • 29 May 2020

Finally.

The phone as an overall package are stellar. Screen color accuracy out of the box seems got that purplish & bluish tones despite Sony says how great it is in their ad. Luckily those can be fixed on customization. No problems with 4000mah battery, but at least give us 25watt Fast Charger.

Camera? Well, seems like a bit mixed-bag. On Auto mod, again DR seems to be limited, with low lights still got that blown out highlights. Euww. Love the details rendition though, one of the best out there. The big saving grace are their Photo Pro & Cinema Pro app, which allow more controls and fix the lackness of DR in Auto. My g0d, the controls looks exactly as an actual Alpha camera, which pumps me up. As an auto Point-and-Shoot camera, Sony still behind others, which most people use for fast daily taken pics. Well, its a smartphone anyway, not an actual camera. But where the 20fps AF/AE test? Those are the specialties in 1ii. At least give us some comparison with others. Anyway the camera software is not yet finalized, which I think should wait for retail firmware update before doing a review.

Bottomline is, for the same price, I'll take this Xperia 1ii than X2 Pro & S20+, anyday. The overall parts on this Xperia 1ii is just complete while feels professional. Does it has the best camera? Well, not exactly.

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    • Anonymous
    • 3gE
    • 29 May 2020

    AngelJaimes, 29 May 2020We have to remember that this is still pre-production. Batt... moreOh yes... the eternal excuse!

      Next time please don't start selling the da*n thing 4 months after announcement okey! You shot yourself in the foot. I bet 80% of the potential buyers wanted this phone as I did, went for else. 4 months in mobile phones terms equals 1 year wait.

      Learn your lesson. Show a device max 2 weeks before it's available for oder. At least in China!!! A lot of us don't mind AliExpress.

        At last, the review is out. It's a prevailing moment to read the Mark II review. It has the same magnetic field power as XZ Premium being reviewed, 3 years ago.
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        By the way, let's standby for the wave of comments in a matter of hours LOL xD. Can't wait to see them. Let the popcorn out!

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          • Anonymous
          • LQw
          • 29 May 2020

          AnonD-546724, 29 May 2020So, actually, the Xperia 1 II screen runs at 1,096 x 2,560,... moreIt is about the resolution apps have support.
          If you want to use twitter , chrome or reddit at 4k, their devs have to give the support.
          Sony cannot force them to do it.


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            • Ali Hejazi
            • J11
            • 29 May 2020

            Worst flagship camera performance in 2020, can't believe how the noise is so visible in all pictures, this bad performance is followed by the overhyped p40 pro...

              We have to remember that this is still pre-production. Battery and camera will improve

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                • AnonD-546724
                • 3g5
                • 29 May 2020

                SpiritWolf, 29 May 2020Pretty much hate people who are giving themselves thumb up.... moreSo this phone doesn't run in 1096X2560 ?

                  AnonD-546724, 29 May 2020So, actually, the Xperia 1 II screen runs at 1,096 x 2,560,... morePretty much hate people who are giving themselves thumb up. Means, their voice doesn't matter from the start.

                    I am so excited for this phone... Almost everyone who has reviewed it has positive things to say.

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                      • AnonD-546724
                      • ssV
                      • 29 May 2020

                      So, actually, the Xperia 1 II screen runs at 1,096 x 2,560, period.
                      This is way less than QHD, let alone 4K.

                      The 4K resolution only kicks in within a handful of apps, prolly less than five at the moment.
                      Man, If I pay 1200 for a 1644 x 3840 4K Phone, then I want all of my 643 pixels per inches.
                      And I want them 24/7 even on my godmn homescreen.

                      If that's not relevant battery wise, then Sony shoudln't be selling 4K phones to begin with.
                      We trashed the S20U for not offering QHD and 120hz at once, but this is even worse :

                      We were promised 643 PPI, glorious 4K resolution, but unless you're
                      in Videos/Albums/YouTube it's gonna be 428 PPI and FHD+.

                      I would've happily traded 120Hz QHD for 60Hz 4K, but that's not what we have here.

                        That's one really nice phone and has competitive camera too. If Sony chooses to ditch Spydroid or at least drop Spygle 'services', i would hop back to Sony wagon.

                          Finally

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                            • Sony-man
                            • 6ph
                            • 29 May 2020

                            Just gonna go for it.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • X}b
                              • 29 May 2020

                              sony backk in the game

                                Should be given 6 stars... Alpha series pro Cams. With software. On a smartphone... Complete with 4K 670 something Dpi.... Never have I seen such high specs like those.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • LQw
                                  • 29 May 2020

                                  Lower score than Xperia 5 despite doing everything better.

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                                    • Ayu
                                    • fFC
                                    • 29 May 2020

                                    Pricing still hard to swallow