Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh

XPERIA 1 LONG TERM REVIEW! We can't keep crying about phones getting boring, then only talk about two or three manufacturers on YouTube. Sony moved to a different style of premium phone, and this aspect ratio change feels fresh. It's a special device, for a certain kind of premium consumer. Let's take a look at my month with the Sony Xperia 1!

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[AndyPanayiotou]

Finally, Sony realised they can utilise their TV and camera divisions to improve their smartphones? These are actual, useful additions. Catching up to LG on camera manual options and reminding me of a time when LG pushed their tech, like being the first out with QHD panels.
Now, if Sony can remember they have an audio division too and I can really get hyped about a Sony phone again.

[Sper]

Still hanging with an XZ Premium right here.
Xperia 1 is a pretty tempting option to move up to, the best ever since the one in my hand from Sony really.

[sendia]

Switched from 7 years on Windows Phone to the Xperia 1. Learning how to use Android but have Launcher 10 emulating the Windows tile system so the familiarity makes the transition a bit easier. The Xperia 1 is a fantastic piece of hardware and I feel I have chosen wisely!

[mlb]

Man Sony has been getting better and better over the past few years with their Xperias, it's a shame they don't put more effort into advertising (like you said, same story with LG). Great video as always sir!

[StanislavStanchev]

You can swipe down anywhere on the screen for the drop down menu and notifications etc..

[Dragontrumpetare]

At last an American getting it with Sony Xperia 1. Is a pity that the reviewers been so negativ about this phone and its great to see one that actually gives this phone a honest chanse and finds out is not a bad phone.

[pauldeshield]

I loved this phone when I had it! One of my favorites ever! 💯

[PixelPeepers]

indeed, 21:9 xperia 1 has some interesting advantages with its vertical real estate, but I can't help not miss those true 16:9 huge flat displays from huawei mate 9 or LG V20...

[hooshswiss]

I watched this⁦ video on my Xperia 1 ⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩🥰

[martin]

Great review Juan! Just subscribed! You do a great job of what I call "keeping it real". I just got the Xperia 1 and agree with your assessment. This is a great device that does some things different. The battery life it on par than my wife's Note 9 or my friends S10+ more or less. Coming from a XZ Premium it's a big camera and display update. I also agree that the Sony needs to market better and online reviewers are more critical of brands with less market presence. Again, thanks the quality objective review.

[joelconolly]

Man. Wished for an Xperia for a very long time. Hopefully, my country will include it still.

[corey]

I just got the Sony wh-ch700n bluetooth headphones (originally $200, refurbished for $55). Damn, they are amazing!

[MrJason]

What is that capacitive pen you are using? Always see it in your videos way back to pocketnow, but I never find it in stores.

[AllCarsUnited]

I certainly love mine but it's the small things that realllly take away from it. The side sense feature works 25 percent of the time, finger print sensor works 50 percent of the time, when using the camera on auto mode the images are hit and miss, the image stabilization in 4k is the absolute worst I have ever used on a cell phone. I still love the damn thing but just don't know if I like it enough to get another sony next time, I still find myself thining about the upcoming pixel 4.

[istanbul-Tr]

I watched this⁦ video on my Xperia 1 ⁦ love my xperia 1

[borrellipatrick]

Love Thumper. Everybody needs to play that game on any device it's available on 🤓

[Mrhaoable]

Finally ! Yes ! I hate it when i see a reviewer saying the phone is silky smooth by scrolling thru the UI and opening apps .

[chigginskeywest]

Just got a Xperia 1 on November 2019 security. 9.0 pie. Then I got updates using Wi-Fi like 5 in a row.
Now it's on Android 10 and September 2020 security update

[buddy]

I remember when Sony had a brick and mortar store in the Mall. I became a real Sony fan when I bought the Z11 laptop which had an unheard of dedicated GPU in a 13" screen package. Not such a great experience with the Xperia 1. Sold it for a Note 10+. Overheating issues.

[CastlesForEyes]

Just got one this week for £144 ($195). Grade A used, 128gb. I'm shocked at how good it is and am wondering how they can be picked up so cheaply just 2 years later. You don't get that with iPhone! Anyway, loving it. Upgraded from a bent, 73% battery health iPhone 6s. It will be buried in the garden Lol.