Sony Xperia 1 VI review

15 May 2024


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Anonymous, 16 May 2024So they downgrade from unique 4k to stupid 1080p that you ... more4K fitted in a 6.5 inch display is not only a stupid overkill (You don’t even notice the difference) but also a batter life killer. If you happened to have read the Xperia I V review you will know that majority of the the times, the phone shows media in FHD or 1080p and only bumping up to 4K for movies and other very specific things.

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    Anonymous, 16 May 2024Well done. Now people cannot watch any content without bl... more19.5:9 is closer to 16:9 (Which is a very common aspect ratio in videos) than 21:9 so you would actually get thinner black bars unless you’re watching movies on it

      123, 16 May 2024The telephoto lens(and 50mm) seems good enough according to... moreNo surprise given the rather small sensor size. The 2021 Mk3 Xperia 1/5 also has a periscope telephoto camera but at a much larger 1/2.9". It's a huge missed opportunity for Sony to rework the 1/2.9" camera sensor with variable zoom.

        Leanzazzy, 16 May 2024I really like most of the enthusiast features of this phone... moreThe micro SD slot and headphone jack are features I most want in a phone and the led notification and OR blaster are/were useful. The camera obsession with phones has become ridiculous and is one of the reasons, along with corporate greed, that phones have become as expensive as they are. If you want a camera, buy a camera and be content with mediocre photos of you want to take a picture of something snd only have your phone with you. I appreciate the shutter button on the Sony phones but even if they were comparable to a real camera, it's still not the same as holding one in your hand, feeling in control of it, looking through the view finder. I used to enjoy old film photography.

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          • 16 May 2024

          The telephoto lens(and 50mm) seems good enough according to Sony's official website, however, when you look into it, you are likely to think of it as unusable. The level of details is obviously too low, just as those smartphone camera five years ago.

            Anonymous, 15 May 2024I'm guessing you never used an Xperia so you shouldn&#... moreYes, I have. I've owned many Xperia phones and did own the Xperia 1V. I got rid as it was a terrible experience. Glitchy screen refresh, black screen from unlocking when using the always on display, etc. Not a flagship experience. Matters got worse when it moved to Android 14. Same issues persisted and it introduces problems with BT connection and stability.

            So. hence my comments about software and firmware.

              I really like most of the enthusiast features of this phone, but they really need to improve the thermals and sustained performance - literally the most important part of any flagship phone.

              A longer update cycle would also be nice, especially as Samsung & Google are both offering 7 years, which is crazy (in a good way).

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                • 16 May 2024

                That's extremely good battery life. And I don't even mind that they down-clocked the processor to achieve it. Most people don't need that extra 1-2 fps in Genshin but they could do with more battery.

                  johnh3, 16 May 2024I had some Sony for some years ago. But I think they went i... moreSame here but it looks like it won't be available in the U.S. Does anyone here have confirmation of that? I haven't seen it, but there is no mention of that phone on their site and no pricing in dollars or availability was given at the presentation

                    Anonymous, 16 May 2024sorry, sony has very little selling back value compare to S... moreYeah, It looks like they aren't selling phones where I am either now but I would still buy the VI if i could and if the price were less. I don't understand all of the criticism. It reminds me of the hatred for LG phones by people posting on tech blogs. Those were the best I've used, other than a non smart phone Nokia when I was living in Europe. I dropped that thing down a flight of stairs. It was fine, other than some scratches. The battery lasted almost a week.

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                      • 16 May 2024

                      sorry, sony has very little selling back value compare to SS and iP, and in my country sony already stop selling smartphones. so with this money people rather spend on iP & SS

                        I had some Sony for some years ago. But I think they went in the wrong direction with 4k display and the 21:9 format.
                        This new device seems to attract more people. To bad for the high pricing.
                        Other than that I like it.

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                          • 16 May 2024

                          I use the side-mounted fingerprint scanner on my Xperia 1 with my left hand and also facing down and it works. What are you talking about it not being convenient for such applications?

                            Anonymous, 16 May 2024Xiaomi is not rising. It is sony that has less sales now... morehttps://news.mynavi.jp/photo/article/20230519-2683134/images/003.jpg
                            https://news.mynavi.jp/photo/article/20240515-2946430/images/002.jpg

                            Google Image Translate is your friend.

                            Xiaomi was out of the ranking back in 2022. In 2023 they were right behind Sony in Japan. It's incredible that you don't dare to try to compare each company's year-to-year performance by doing a bit of research just so that you can keep forcing your narrative, I'm thoroughly astonished.

                              Anonymous, 16 May 2024One of your requests. Gsmarena cannot anymore do proper... more"Gsmarena cannot anymore do proper screen tests to avoid embarassing samsung"

                              I never asked you to tell me about your fanatical conspiracy theory. Like seriously, who asked?

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                                • 16 May 2024

                                Why is GSMArena not putting on a disclaimer that THIS IS PREPRODUCTION UNIT? This always happen with past Xperia phones, when the reviews are full of problems that no longer exist on retail units. Where is the transparency?

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                                  Nick Tegrataker, 16 May 2024- So starting from the good part - Our battery life king is... moreOne of your requests.

                                  Gsmarena cannot anymore do proper screen tests to avoid embarassing samsung. Calibration is way behind other. Always been.
                                  Delta 1.5 -2.0 while other flagships below 1.0.

                                  It is choice to be wrongly calibrated.

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                                    • 16 May 2024

                                    Now I haven’t bought an Xperia in a long time, but can anyone confirm whether there were notable camera quality improvements with software updates say these couple of years?

                                    I know Samsung certainly did with the S24.

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                                      Nick Tegrataker, 16 May 2024In 2023 Xiaomi was coming up from behind Sony in terms of t... moreXiaomi is not rising.
                                      It is sony that has less sales now, thanks to 5v and 10v.
                                      Sony was back to #2 by mid 2023. Now #6 ...

                                      Xiaomi is only relevant in places where income are low.
                                      Will never be popular in Japan, UK, Germany, Scandinavia , Netherlands, Belgium, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland ..

                                        WhimsicalPacifist, 16 May 2024Not missing out on a lot hardware wise. The eye detection ... moreThank you. I appreciate your quick response. I have a 5iii. I prefer a larger screen when using a phone, a smaller phone when walking. I think that most of us do and those foldable phones are not without their own problems and bulkier in pockets than the Xperia 5. I bought the 5 III because it cost less than the 1, not due to its size. It's still fine but the battery doesn't last long even with minimal use. Standby is still fine but I have to charge it frequently when I use it. I don't have it set at a fast refresh rate and often turn off the 5G. I do become frustrated with the camera at times but it's not really bad at all. I love music and appreciate good sound quality. I have decent headphones and my LG with the quad DAC does sound better than the Sony and I was curious about the "improved audio circuitry" that was mentioned for the VI. I don't have Bluetooth speakers yet that would be compatible with the lossless snapdragon chip but that also interests me. Due to the battery drain, I bought a 5IV marked down by Sony, not renewed, the V wasn't available in the U.S. I have until Saturday to return it so I was hoping that a U.S. release of the VI would be confirmed. I do miss a larger, wider screen. The audio and the screen size are what I'm most interested in, along with the SD slot and headphone jack. I enjoy photography and don't expect any phone to be comparable to real camera.

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