Great camera, Multi-tasking is something I never knew I needed, Gorgeous screen, Fantastic battery life, Wonderful sound quality,
Some issues with activating the landscape camera function, Night scenes are a bit odd but very good for a phone, Typing is a bit weird due to the screen's design, Putting a case and a screen protector on it makes thing more awkward, as with sideswiping th
I really like the image quality from the Sony Xperia 1 in good lighting. It's far better than anything I've seen from Apple that can be shot during the day. Where I think the Sony Xperia 1 is best is with good lighting. To that end, it's exceptional for t...
Distinctive extra-tall display, Movies look fantastic on it, Strong triple-camera setup, Loads of power onboard
Screen isn't as bold or bright as we'd like, It's very expensive, Inconsistent fingerprint sensor, No wireless charging, Lacks 3.5mm headphone port
We'd look elsewhere for a top-tier flagship phone.Sony's Xperia 1 is a one-of-a-kind offering in the crowded smartphone scene, and it's arguably the best phone to watch a film on. However, it feels overpriced and isn't as feature-rich as some competitors...
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Published: 2019-10-10, Author: David , review by: dxomark.com
Great bass preservation, Good localization of sound sources, wide sound stage, Relatively high maximum loudness
Poor midrange and treble recording, Muffled sounds in meeting recordings, Poor ability to hear direction of sound sources, Recorded voices often perceived as too far away, Signal-to-noise ratio is too low when recording voices
Sony has clearly invested a lot in the Xperia 1's audio feature set. Unfortunately, that investment doesn't shine through when using the device to play music or movies through its speakers at the default settings. (Users should definitely experiment with...
Published: 2019-09-26, Author: Jon , review by: shutterbug.com
I didn't mention anything at all about the telephone features. I don't feel qualified to review the telephony and, in fact, the device I borrowed was never activated to be used as a phone. I didn't write about gaming possibilities either, for the same rea...
Published: 2019-09-18, Author: Lars , review by: dxomark.com
The Xperia 1 comes with a few pretty unique movie features, including a 21:9 aspect ratio, 24fps recording, and color management presets, which were not assessed under our test protocol. If you think those features could help lift your mobile videography...
Published: 2019-07-26, Author: Andrei , review by: anandtech.com
The Xperia 1 is a very important device to Sony as it marks major changes in the company's product strategy. While I go over the various parts of the device in the conclusion, I do have to remind reader that the phone was launched with a release price of...
The Xperia 1 has a near-perfect display, but its size makes the phone feel (and look) bizarre. If the company ditched the thick bezels around the camera and chin of the device, it could maintain that super-wide aspect ratio while looking more modern.But w...
The Xperia 1 isn't a bad phone — in fact, it's something of a triumph for Sony, whose handsets rarely surpass overall expectations. The screen's aspect ratio might be a bit of a gimmick, but its vibrancy isn't, and the triple-sensor cameras capture better...
Published: 2019-07-15, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Excellent performance, 4K screen is beautiful, Great for split-screen multitasking
Underwhelming battery life, 4K is totally unnecessary on smartphones, Triple camera needs more polish
At the end of it all, the Xperia 1 is a powerful device, and I have to give Sony credit for bucking just about every smartphone trend out there to build something truly unique. But that uniqueness comes at a cost: Between its oddball screen and some puzzl...
Fast app, Dedicated camera button, Feature rich, Solid 4K video capture
No night mode, No portrait mode, Poor HDR performance, Average photo quality
As I said in my full Sony Xperia 1 review, I'm stunned at how poorly the Xperia 1's camera performs. Not only is it not up to snuff when compared to other flagships, such as the Samsung Galaxy S10, Huawei P30 Pro, and Google Pixel 3 XL, it doesn't even co...
