Sony Xperia 1 V
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- Anonymous
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- 08 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 07 Aug 2023You're wrong but nevermind, I'm happy to explain ... moreSupport wise, again samsung also have luxury items. Samsung also know its target audience have enough money to buy a new phone every 2-3 years, yet samsung still deliver much longer support and features than sony.
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- 07 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 07 Aug 2023Yes, a Sony phone costs a lot, but then it delivers a almos... moreYou're wrong but nevermind, I'm happy to explain why.
The Sony Xperia 1 line of phones are luxury devices designed for a totally different target audience. Luxury items are available for a select few; If everyone could afford a Sony Xperia 1 V then there would be no sarcity and no intrinsic value attached to the product.
Luxury items also tend to be more subtle. The Sony Xperia 1 V absolutely does deliever and does everything that any other flagship on the market can do (and more). Sony just downplays this on purpose to avoid overselling the product.
Support wise, again it's a luxury item. Sony expects the target audience to have enough money to buy a new phone every 2-3 years.
Apple and Samsung phones cost a lot but only because they have their logos printed on the devices. That's what you are actually paying for with these two brands. Apple and Samsung phones are designed for a mainstream audience and fool their customers into thinking they are rich and the 'top dog' when in reality they are simply not. It's kinda like how Versace operates with two identities. The main Versace brand is the flagship designed for the most wealthy people in society (subtle and exclusive). Then Versace Jeans Couture is designed for a mainstream audience (huge branding and more widely available).
Not to toot my own horn, but I'm actually lucky enough to own this phone and can tell you it's a superb device worthy of its price tag.
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- Anonymous
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- 07 Aug 2023
MakeNokiaGreatAgain, 03 Aug 2023No, it is you who convinced everyone that you have zero bus... moreYes, a Sony phone costs a lot, but then it delivers a almost nothing.
0 features, and only 2 years of support.
Samsung costs a lot, and deliver much more.
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- 07 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023There is only two reasons you would get this Sony phone ove... moreThere are two other reasons...NO hole punch for the selfie, and front facing stereo speakers. There used to be a third reason - the notification LED but they stupidly removed it. If they would stop with the 21:9 aspect ratio, lower the price, and go to at least three years of upgrades with 4 years of security patches, then I would be a possible buyer. But nope!
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- 07 Aug 2023
kalashnikoff, 06 Aug 2023It looks like a joke, not a flagship smartphone:-)lol
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- 07 Aug 2023
kalashnikoff, 06 Aug 2023It looks like a joke, not a flagship smartphone:-)and why so?
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- 07 Aug 2023
AlexPP, 12 Jul 2023I'm using s23+ as a daily phone for work and the finge... more👍
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- 07 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 14 Jul 2023It's more problematic if you work area deals has alot ... more😙😀
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- 06 Aug 2023
Just bought this phone. Tried to find some other phone but for some reason Xperia 1 V just gave me the "It´s the one" feeling. And previous phone was Xiaomi Mi 9t (fantastic phone for the price).
Size and holding it in hand - I went to look different phones, big contender was S23 Ultra as it was cheaper at the time. I do like a phone with big screen but S23 Ultra was too large, especially width and this combined with slippery case made holding it quite clumsy. Xperia 1 V on the other hand has quite interesting ratio. It is tall but narrow phone, so fingers will wrap quite comfortably around it. Also it´s back panel is 3d contoured (resembling a metal file) and that with ridged aluminum frame gives quite sturdy feeling when holding it in hand. And it does feel really strong and rigid phone when using it.
Appearance - Lots of high end phones have become quite flashy and eye catching phones, where almost everyone tries to show of their cameras. Xperia 1 V on the other hand has rather subtle appearance. It looks like it is meant for business and doesn't attract to much attention. This was also something that appealed to me (well the mi 9t was quite the opposite with its blue back panel, so a black 1 V is a rather nice change)
Display - 4k is overkill for a smartphone. Yes the picture is fantastic and you can see slightly more detail but the pixels are so- so- soo small, there really isn't that much of a difference from 1080p. Though the colors are wonderful and brightness is also rather good.
Speakers - 2x front facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. I was blown away how great such small speakers can sound. Obviously they cant fill the room with pop music low bass but watching a movie it gives surprisingly rich sound.
Performance - Its a flagship, will run pretty much anything you can throw at it, and smoothly. It gets warm to the touch but haven't had any overheating issues.
Cameras - This is a controversial subject. I you are a person who just wants to take their phone out of the pocket, click a button and get a good .jpeg photo, then there are better options than Xperia 1 V. But if you are more experienced user and willing to do some manual adjustments, shooting in RAW format and then editing your photos... Then this is truly amazing camera system. Shooting with 24mm lens resembles quite a lot more of a true camera, not a smartphone camera. And pictures look good even in a computer. Don`t get me wrong, in auto mode it also shoots great images, but contenders are more ahead in this mode with all the AI magic. Also dedicated two step shutter button is also pretty cool addition, I wish that more smartphone manufacturers would use it.
It is an expensive niche phone. Meant for a person who has inclination to photography/ videography and wants a secondary device, when they just don't want to carry their DSLR with them and still have a option to shoot a good picture, when opportunity arises. Also it is a phone that has all the bells and whistles of a flagship phone but doesn't have such a bulky size.
+ Bonus - 3,5mm headphone jack and external memory card slot, two way wireless charging (can charge other devices from your phone battery) etc.
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- 06 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023Sorry didn't read everything cuz too tired for jobless... moreSomeone's mad both at me and Sony for not fulfilling his dream and instead keeping Xperia alive 13 years later lol. Here's some KitKat and Snickers, you need them.
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- 06 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023There is only two reasons you would get this Sony phone ove... moreAnd flat screen; and no hole punch, or cut out on the display!
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- 05 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023There is only two reasons you would get this Sony phone ove... moreTotally agree on this one.
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- 04 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023There is only two reasons you would get this Sony phone ove... morethe ONLY reason? The main sensor on this phone, despite not being as large as perhaps other flagships' main sensors, is the most capable on the market. In the hands of a relatively experienced user, the ability of this phone's camera far surpasses that of literally every other phone currently out even at this price point. Yes, as a point-and-shoot device, it won't hold a candle against the others, but the reason to buy this phone is if you're able and willing to use the features to begin with.
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- 04 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023This phone is so bad for it's price even after 1 week ... moreXperia 1V has next generation HDR HLG video recording. Search on youtube and you will find. It's far beyond iPhone 14 Pro level.
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- 04 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2023This phone is so bad for it's price even after 1 week ... moreThere is only two reasons you would get this Sony phone over any of those other Flagship phones. MicroSD card slot and Headphone jack.
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- 04 Aug 2023
This phone is so bad for it's price even after 1 week after release it got a 400euros discount because no one was buying overpriced smartphone. Now tell me why should you buy this instead of competitors in same price range are s23 ultra, pixel 7 pro, iphone 14 pro max, xiaomi 13 ultra. All of those mentioned phones have much better support, more features especially samsung. Camera is no competition pixel 7 pro is the best, only video goes to iphone. What's the main reason why you should buy this instead of others?
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- 04 Aug 2023
TheSnowWinterR7, 03 Aug 2023To answer your question, I am aware that making phones cost... moreSorry didn't read everything cuz too tired for jobless gsmarena geek. They were losing money at launch with playstation 5 and tried to earn more money with games instead and that worked. Sadly they can't do the same with smartphones lineup because that's the only product they have. First they are avoiding some regions, support is pretty bad(only 2 years MAJOR updates? What a joke), missing features, unbelievable price. I rather choose for the same money xiaomi mi 13 ultra, iphone 14 pro max, s23 ultra, google pixel. Even oneplus looks decent compared to this overpriced junk. Poco lineup supports their phones for the same time. Gives better performance, features and price is like 1/3 what sony asks. What a joke.
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- 04 Aug 2023
MakeNokiaGreatAgain, 03 Aug 2023No, it is you who convinced everyone that you have zero bus... moreMany startups starts business with losing money. Do a proper research first. It's not good comparison between a startup and solid old company. Sony is much older than tesla. Personally I've worked in two companies and both of them were losing money for 9-10 years to and then they started to make some. If that's your "fact why it's not going to happen" you don't know what you are talking about.
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- 03 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 03 Aug 2023sorry didn't read everything. I was convinced that you... moreNo, it is you who convinced everyone that you have zero business logic with your empty rant. For 11 consecutive years until 2020 Tesla was losing huge sums of money. By your stupid logic Tesla needed to shut down a long time ago. Xperia is a technology demonstrator for Sony. With every new Xperia model Sony shows the likes of xiaomi, oppo and vivo who is the daddy in the camera department, and every other department for that matter. Yes, a Sony phone costs a lot, but then it delivers a lot.