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Sony Xperia 1 VI

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OHMLON, 17 May 2024Avid Sony user here. I own the Z1, Z5P, XZ, XZP, XZ2P and 1... moreI didnt read this.

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    • 17 Jun 2024

    TL;DR
    American Sony fanboy who upgraded from Xperia 1 III to Xperia 1 VI by ordering off of Amazon Germany and getting the free XM5 headphones with the pre-order blown away and totally happy with this new phone, that may be “the perfect phone”.

    LONG, NAUSEATING DETAIL
    My Xperia 1 III had been my favorite phone so far (formerly used both Samsungs & Pixels). With Samsung, I got tired of the bloatware, no headphone jack and lack of expandability. Samsung used to make fun of Apple for doing certain things and then did the exact same thing. Their phones just became less fun. With Google, I loved the clean interface and experience, but no headphone jack, no expandability and terrible battery life after having the device for 1 year made me very disappointed. I just don’t understand why so many companies are including 4K 120FPS cameras and giving you no storage space to put what will be colossally sized video files.

    My son found Sony. He defeated their “stealth marketing campaign” and discovered they actually make phones. Was surprised to find the features were exactly what we both wanted.

    As much as I loved my Xperia 1 III, here were its flaws
    - Battery life was OK. Not great but OK. I always used “battery saver” to only charge to 80% to extend life and never had a problem making it thru the day except on days of extremely heavy use (typically hours of camera)
    - The flashlight was almost a joke
    - The screen was not bright enough in direct sunlight
    - Only 2 years of Android updates (biggest drawback as in 2024 this is STILL a GREAT phone, but hasn't had updates in a year)

    The Xperia 1 VI solves all of these.
    - Battery life is incredible (still only charge to 80% to extend battery life and I haven't made it down to 20% by the end of the day yet even with VERY heavy use), flashlight is significantly better, screen in plenty bright outside
    - This may be my perfect phone for what I enjoy and want out of a phone
    - 3 years Android, 4 security patches (FINALLY!), this was the biggest nick against Sony in my mind. Thank you!

    I understand some folks are bummed about no more 4K display, but seriously on a 6” screen you cannot see that much of a difference (sorry folks, this has been proven). And the screen that the 1 VI has does look absolutely fantastic. I would much rather have the brighter display that I can see outside and better battery life. I have played movies side by side on my 1 III and 1 VI (including 4K content) and really would not choose one over the other. They are both fantastic.

    Why I prefer Sony in general
    - No bung hole interrupting the gorgeous displays (who on earth thought bung holes were a good idea and why do people tolerate this?)
    - Headphone jack and micro SD (YES!!! I want these. Thank you!)
    - Whenever a software/system update was pushed it always felt like Russian Roulette with Samsung or Google. Would my battery still work? What app is going to crash now? When will the next patch resolve this. I have NEVER had a software update from Sony that caused any negative. It has been a great experience every single time.
    - The photos look so much better to me. More natural, not over saturated or AI “enhanced”. Just plain beautiful.

    I was DEVASTATED when I learned Sony was not going to release the 1 VI in the U.S. and was nervous about buying it from Amazon Germany (would it work on my carrier, was I going to have to learn German to set up the phone, etc). The experience was as easy as buying it from Amazon U.S. Showed up on my door earlier than I was told and got the free XM5 headphones (which HOLY COW are these nice, comfortable and sound incredible) all for less than I probably would have paid if they did release it in the U.S. It was less expensive than my 1 III was three years ago. It has worked on my carrier (AT&T) just fine and the set up experience was no problem. I also considered Amazon U.K. but they would not include the free headphones to the U.S. I get that Sony phones cost a fair share, but on the pre-order with the free headphones, I think they are a GREAT deal.

    Bottom line, I loved (and still do love) my 1 III, but the 1 VI fixed the few things about it that I wished were better.

    Bottom line(s), the 1 VI may very well be the PERFECT phone. At least for me. So happy I took the risk of ordering from Germany. Sony, please come back to the U.S.

    Hope this opinion helps some of you who may be considering.

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      • pdw
      • 17 Jun 2024

      Anakin , 16 Jun 2024Thank God someone understand something here. Playing 4K ... moreYes it's fun if you don't forget to take your telescope as well to see those extra pixels.

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        • 17 Jun 2024

        Just my opinion, 14 Jun 2024zero day issues with google pixels really?Yea really. Have you been using at least one pixel in the past?

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          • Anonymous
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          • 16 Jun 2024

          Anonymous, 16 Jun 2024Wouldn't then by the same logic 2560x1080 be QHD inste... morehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_resolution

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            • 16 Jun 2024

            Anonymous, 16 Jun 2024And now users cannot watch 4K on it. That is the point. E... moreThank God someone understand something here.

            Playing 4K UHD movies on a mobile is next level fun especially in places where no one can carry a TV or don't want to carry a TV all the time.

            Xperia was perfect at 21:9 4K ,no one wanted this change except some YouTube reviewer. hopefully some other manufacturer will do a 4k display phone in future, like Someone will do eventually

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              • Anonymous
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              • 16 Jun 2024

              Anonymous, 16 Jun 2024Because of the 3840. 2160 is not the requirement. Even... moreWouldn't then by the same logic 2560x1080 be QHD instead of FHD+?
              if anything the 3840x1644 should be QHD+ although still weird, and 5040x2160 should be 4K+ just like 1080x2340 is FHD+

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                • 16 Jun 2024

                ForumExpert , 11 Jun 2024To your knowledge that 4k magical display worked 99% of the... moreAnd now users cannot watch 4K on it.
                That is the point. Even if content is 4K.

                To your knowledge, it was 1096 downscaled from 4K that looks sharper than native new resolution.

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                  • 16 Jun 2024

                  Anonymous, 13 Jun 2024Don't know why people call a 1644p screen 4K, doesn�... moreBecause of the 3840.
                  2160 is not the requirement.
                  Even 3840 x 1600 is considered 4K.

                  2160p 21:9 is 5040 x 2160, that is 5K.

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                    • 16 Jun 2024

                    Nice phone, but Sony should have kept 21:9 ratio.

                      Anonymous, 10 Jun 2024In some departments like camera or body yes. But everything... morezero day issues with google pixels really?

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                        • 14 Jun 2024

                        Zoltan, 13 Jun 2024I gave you an upvote professor. You are that kind of person... moreNah. I'm not "soccer" guy, I'm football guy. Because in football you play with FOOT and BALL. I'm getting my facts straight and checking random bullsh** is my passion.

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                          • 13 Jun 2024

                          Don't know why people call a 1644p screen 4K, doesn't make any sense to me. A 4K screen should be 2160p. I think 1440p would have been a better option but I also would never use it and just downscale to 1080p so I think a FHD+ screen is best but the price should be atleast 200€ lower.

                            Anonymous, 13 Jun 2024"I watched 8k ultra hd video on youtube." Mean... moreWhy is it funny if I will selling it after 2 years? No one keeps phone longer than 2 years. By the way the 18£ is correct. When I realised my mistake than I wasn't able to fix my comment.

                              Anonymous, 13 Jun 2024"I watched 8k ultra hd video on youtube." Mean... moreI gave you an upvote professor. You are that kind of person who check the statistics on a website after a football game, and if your friend ask you say it was a shit game.

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                                • 13 Jun 2024

                                Zoltan, 13 Jun 2024I've been using the 1 vi since since a week now. I pre... more"I watched 8k ultra hd video on youtube."

                                Meanwhile there is no 8k display on any smartphone. Smart what can I tell more. For example: I'll buy a porsche 911 and will drive it 50km/h lol

                                "or without seeing the superb screen to decide it has a crappy screen because it isn't 4k anymore."

                                All screens on flagships are superb and that previous sony flagships crappy 4k screen is working 99% of the time on fhd anyway lol.

                                "Two years later I can sell it for £550"
                                It's not even 1 month old now and you are selling it for 550 after two years of usage. Lol.

                                " I extended the memory with a 500gb micro sd card. It's load as fast as the installed memory."

                                Yea maybe pictures or some kind videos. Apps and other stuff is way waster with internal storage and that's a fact.

                                "So I spent 450£ for a phone for 2 years. 10£ a month. Not bad at all."

                                450/24= 18.75. So many mistakes in your brief review.

                                  I've been using the 1 vi since since a week now. I pre-ordered it, and I was a bit worried even before I received it because of the comment from those "experts" whose actually never touched the phone yet and they never will. This is a great phone. I have an S23 ultra, and an IQOO12 and I just have to say ,it was so easy to forget both. This one is not heavy, fits in my palm, the camera is superb, screen is amazing, sound is loud. I compared the screen to my my S23 ultras and only difference I found maybe when I watched 8k ultra hd video on youtube. Netflix, Disney,Sky sport all the same. Battery lasts for a day and half with streaming. The speaker is louder and clearer than the Samsung. I extended the memory with a 500gb micro sd card. It's load as fast as the installed memory. This phone is just perfect for every day use. I received the first software upgrade. My advice is don't let others with no experience to determine if you should buy the device,or without seeing the superb screen to decide it has a crappy screen because it isn't 4k anymore.
                                  I did not regret to spend that 12 hundred. Two years later I can sell it for £550, plus I get a free headphone. Sell it for 200£. So I spent 450£ for a phone for 2 years. 10£ a month. Not bad at all.

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                                    • 13 Jun 2024

                                    Anakin , 11 Jun 2024There are times in life when you realize that you should ha... more"but don't act like somehow FHD+ is now superior "

                                    Who said that FHD+ is superior? The only one that said "superior" is you.

                                    That 4k screen was being used as FHD+ anyway most of the time. And that's a fact. If FHD+ was not a problem on that 4k screen so FHD+ resolution on FHD+ screen will not be problematic too lol

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                                      • 12 Jun 2024

                                      I just got the Xperia 1VI and i have to say i dont regret it the new aspect ratio is a welcome this phone is breaf of fresh air hav nt testet the camera yet.

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                                        • Beni
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                                        • 11 Jun 2024

                                        Sony simple are the best phones in the world they have all things that i need. Only one thing i don't liked in this phone screen should be 21:9 ratio like previous phones xperia 1V, xperia 1IV. Please Sony in next phones don't do this mistake again.

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