Sony Xperia 1 V review

11 May 2023


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  • 12 May 2023

So many good cameraphones, including Sony, but honestly as far as camera goes, i could never choose outside of Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Oppo Find X6 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro+. These three are equal for me, i wouldn't care which of these i would have.

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    • 12 May 2023

    Anonymous, 12 May 2023You can use cloud storage on phones with microsd card slot.... moreI didnt said that. I just said that removing mSD slot is not as big problem as some complain if it is a problem at all. Its constant process of changing some technology in favour of other options to go forward. Like we dont have FDD or DVD drive in our PC and hardly anyone complains.

    I remember how it was to load like 2000 photos gallery at smarthone from inserted mSD and how much faster it became at main UFS storage.

    mSD vs UFS is awfully slow. Not only linear transfer but also long access time and terrible random read.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 12 May 2023

      Devices are gonna be shipped to costumers in Taiwan on May 25, in China June 01.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 12 May 2023

        Anonymous, 12 May 2023MicroSD card is much slower than UFS built in storage. It i... moreYou can use cloud storage on phones with microsd card slot. Just like how bluetooth headsets can be used on phones with 3.5mm jacks. But it seems like most of you are conditioned that having options is bad.

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          • 12 May 2023

          MRSTEK, 12 May 2023Average GSMArena moment, folks praising products that they&... moreBut those same Japanese are now buying used iPhones after years of blowing money on the latest iPhone compounded by Covid era.

            Anonymous, 12 May 2023Not just about the speed. You can pull an sd card out and u... moreI use cloud and save whatever files i need for offline use, takes me what couple seconds after unlocking my phone to open a cloud drive up and i can share it across multiple devices that can access that cloud drive and i can share access to family and friends.

            Cloud is way more efficient than microSD, its really just for people who use a lot of different professional equipment that cant access cloud/maybe saving emulated games on to it/photo editors needing to save large RAW files/handheld game consoles like the switch/home security cameras/door bells/go pros, normal everyday use they're just a hinderance tbh (i used to be a massive pro micro SD card user... When they were actually generally needed for just extra storage/cloud storage was expensive).

              SuuperBaka, 12 May 2023I'm really considering biting the bullet and getting t... moreIf you were going for a pixel phone why wouldn't you get the 7 pro if you're willing to spend almost double on this? Also depends what market you're situated in, what features matter most too you and if you're will to sacrifice enjoayble android softeare experience (you wouldnt with the 2 phones youve mentioned, unless you enjoy the pixelOS/xperiaOS then its whichever you prefer using most).

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                • Anonymous
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                • 12 May 2023

                Anonymous, 12 May 2023Not just about the speed. You can pull an sd card out and u... moreVia USB drive you can albo transfer files between many devices. And it is much more convenient and cheaper. Usually to remove mSD you have to first open the drawer, sometimes full size adapter is necessary. In case of USB you just plug in and done.

                And keep in mind that USB is much more common than SD. You have USB in each and every laptop. You cannot say the same about mSD/SD.

                  Leanzazzy, 12 May 2023I really love that Sony is literally the only manufacturer ... moreIta because its a content creators/photographer phone so yes they need those features if using professional grade equipment with this phone, it makes sense and is worth the little extra and shows they care about their target audience (i give sony respect for some effort in to a lot of features).

                  Stock android is probably one of the worst experiences you can have using android, its just ios but less efficent and clunkier. Ive used pixelOS and i hated it, its just frustrating to use and doesnt make anything easier or more accessible. Oneui is overrated like flagship samsung devices (how gsm call the s23u the ultimate phone when its not got the best screen, charging, cameras and is one of the heaviest phones running oneui is beyond me).

                  I doubt unlocking the bootloader on miui is a problem at all, it isnt with my current oppo phone and last time i used a xiaomi phone is was just as easy so dont think it would be a problem still.

                  A throttling flagship chip still beats a high sustained mid range chip in basically every aspect, also web browsing, light gaming, content consumption probably wont even tickle the a715 cores nvm the x cores. Flagship isnt ranked based off sustained performance either just usually the parts they use/the main headling product line.

                  Sony have always had overheating and sustained performance issues. My 2013 z1 had the exact same issues, same with my mate when he had the z2, z5, XZ 2 premium and now xperia 1 ii.

                    CompactPhones5ever, 12 May 2023Every year it's the same story. I'm ashamed to ad... moreThey'd better outsource the software department or revive Android One program with Google. The rise of Sharp in Japan domestic market is related to Sharp's commitment to Android One program.

                    And speak of Sharp, they have a higher market share in Japan compared with Sony.😂 Still, their favorite is iPhone.

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                      • 12 May 2023

                      Sony smartphone camera photos were always underexposed. I dont know why it has never been corrected. It is just too dark!

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 12 May 2023

                        excellent, the time has finally come to make an economic sacrifice and buy this sony.
                        where do I find a top of the range that has, micro sd slot, excellent camera, excellent battery life ..... and that no longer heats up

                          I adore it! I trully like the natural rendition of the photos and the realistic night shots! I also really like the design, the form and the texture. Proper flagship, I don't really care about the long zoom. I would prefer it though if it had variable display refresh rate for better battery life, which is good but still behind competition. Sadly, nobody I know owns a recent SONY to ask about the software...

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                            • 12 May 2023

                            Anonymous, 12 May 2023MicroSD card is much slower than UFS built in storage. It i... moreNot just about the speed. You can pull an sd card out and use it in multiple devices. Plus it's easier to transfer files by pulling them from an sd card, especially if there's poor signal in your area

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                              • 12 May 2023

                              pocketbook89, 12 May 2023the only real flagship with sd card support and 3.5 jack, t... moreMicroSD card is much slower than UFS built in storage. It is albo way slower than the fastest USB-C pendrives which can by easly attached to any modern smartphone. So there is no real need for micro SD. 1 TB UFS 4.0 plus spacious and fast USB-C pendrive just in case is more than enogh in most scenarios.

                                IpsDisplay, 11 May 2023How is Sony's "mobile" division doing now?Just keep loosing their (tiny) market share

                                  MRSTEK, 12 May 2023Average GSMArena moment, folks praising products that they&... moreMaybe he's right, but I'm thinking of buying it, I'm just waiting for it to come out official, for real tests of its behavior and especially of the thermal part, but yes, there are more iPhones in Japan than any other local brand that they are few already

                                    MRSTEK, 12 May 2023Average GSMArena moment, folks praising products that they&... moreEvery year it's the same story. I'm ashamed to admit I got memed into buying my Xperia 5 II. To be fair I never had any issue with hardware, but the software is an absolute disaster, constant bugs and instability makes me want to throw it out of window.

                                    However I still have to give credit to Sony for being one of the last companies who include the 'quality of life' features like notification LED light or SD card. If Samsung made a phone with same body but their own software, I'd probably buy it in a heartbeat.

                                      the only real flagship with sd card support and 3.5 jack, that alone justifiable dor the high price; sd card slot a vital need for photographer on the go, 3.5 jack is valuable for monitoring audio video, usb c the could be used for jack of all trades (external powerbank, external flash, etc) so sony thought of this, great phone

                                        Average GSMArena moment, folks praising products that they'll never buy. Even Japanese themselves prefer iPhone!

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