Sony Xperia 1
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix , f/2.0, 24 mm, 1/4", 1.0 μm
Price comparison
Average of 56 scores (from 107 reviews)
Reviews for the Sony Xperia 1
Sony presents the Xperia 1 as being the first smartphone with a 4K and HDR OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Cinema ready? Well, there is more to the Xperia 1 than that. The Xperia 1 is a great smartphone, but it may only be ideal for a few people. Read on to find out why.
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony's extra-tall Xperia 1 flagship competes with Samsung and LG on a spec-for-spec basis, but falls short when it comes to real-world performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
With the Xperia 1 Sony plays to its strengths and, despite some small issues, the results are impressive. The 4K, HDR, 21:9 aspect ratio OLED screen is a thing of true beauty and makes watching movies on the go a best-in-the-world experience, for example. While with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdraon 855 processor installed in the heart of its hardware suite, performance is rapid and power high. Below flagship-level battery life and fingerprint sensor performance, as well as some small camera system and charging niggles, take some sheen off the finished package, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
With the Xperia 1 Sony plays to its strengths and, despite some small issues, the results are impressive. The 4K, HDR, 21:9 aspect ratio OLED screen is a thing of true beauty and makes watching movies on the go a best-in-the-world experience, for example. While with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdraon 855 processor installed in the heart of its hardware suite, performance is rapid and power high. Below flagship-level battery life and fingerprint sensor performance, as well as some small camera system and charging niggles, take some sheen off the finished package, though.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony's extra-tall Xperia 1 flagship competes with Samsung and LG on a spec-for-spec basis, but falls short when it comes to real-world performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 89% display: 77% mobility: 74%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony’s path through the smartphone market over the last decade has been full of peaks and valleys. I hoped the Xperia 1 would represent one of those peaks. Sadly, it’s somewhere halfway up (or down) the hill. The phone’s hardware is outstanding where quality is concerned. You’ve got nearly everything you could want: Gorilla Glass 6, metal frame, waterproof housing, 4K screen, triple cameras, and more. The Xperia 1 falls short in a few places, including battery life, camera performance, and general usability thanks to the odd shape. Further, there’s not enough 21:9 content (both videos and apps) to make sense of the stretched aspect ratio. Would I recommend this phone? Only to people specifically looking for something unique, or those who place an emphasis on media consumption. The $949 price tag is simply too high for what the phone delivers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 89% display: 77% mobility: 74%
Source: Soycincau Archive.org version
Let’s face it, Sony has had a hard time in the mobile space. When they left the Southeast Asian market awhile ago, I didn’t think they’d be back–at least, not so soon. But it looks like they’re not done yet because the company is back with a brand new flagship smartphone, and it’s going all in on being a cinematic experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/12/2020
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Otherwise, without a carrier-supported payment plan, you’re on your own to fund the pricey device. Does the Xperia 1 deliver a vastly better experience than the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or Pixel 3 XL? Not really, but at least it’s unique.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 89% display: 77% mobility: 74%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 falls short in a few places, including battery life, camera performance, and general usability thanks to the odd shape. Further, there’s not enough 21:9 content (both videos and apps) to make sense of the stretched aspect ratio.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 89% display: 77% mobility: 74%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 falls short in a few places, including battery life, camera performance, and general usability thanks to the odd shape. Further, there’s not enough 21:9 content (both videos and apps) to make sense of the stretched aspect ratio.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 89% display: 80% mobility: 74%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
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 enabling the phone’s Dolby Atmos functionality.) However, clarity is good even in default mode, which gives it a leg up for gamers. For those recording videos or audio with the phone, the news is better, as the Xperia 1 holds its own in all our use cases.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 45%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony’s path through the smartphone market over the last decade has been full of peaks and valleys. I hoped the Xperia 1 would represent one of those peaks. Sadly, it’s somewhere halfway up (or down) the hill. The phone’s hardware is outstanding where quality is concerned. You’ve got nearly everything you could want: Gorilla Glass 6, metal frame, waterproof housing, 4K screen, triple cameras, and more. The Xperia 1 falls short in a few places, including battery life, camera performance, and general usability thanks to the odd shape. Further, there’s not enough 21:9 content (both videos and apps) to make sense of the stretched aspect ratio. Would I recommend this phone? Only to people specifically looking for something unique, or those who place an emphasis on media consumption. The $949 price tag is simply too high for what the phone delivers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 89% display: 80% mobility: 74%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
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 to the next level, the Xperia 1 might well be worth a closer look. That said, the Sony Xperia 1’s image quality performance is surprisingly on par only with older or less expensive smartphones, demonstrating that camera software must be also be carefully tuned in order to optimize hardware performance and successfully compete in the high-end smartphone market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2019
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
Aside from that, it’s been a joy. The screen ratio makes certain aspects of usage great. For instance, watching movies and playing games that are sized for 21:9 look amazing. Also reading news or blogs is nicer too because there’s less scrolling involved as you’ll see more of the page. I’m also a huge fan of the dual speakers. It provides just the right amount of loudness for my needs and when I need to get more intimate with my movies or music, I just use my headphones.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony's extra-tall Xperia 1 flagship competes with Samsung and LG on a spec-for-spec basis, but falls short when it comes to real-world performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 89% display: 80% mobility: 74%
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
Since this is not a full review, these aren’t my final thoughts and this might change later down the line. For now, this is how I feel after a few days of usage. For starters, I’m really digging the extra tall and narrow design of the Xperia 1. The narrowness makes it easier to hold and the tall screen means I can actually see more when I’m reading news or info on a website. It however can make one handed use a little tricky with things up top, but I can live with that.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2019
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
Despite a few niggles, including a slightly sub-par battery life, Sony’s latest flagship is a top-drawer affair that more than earns its place amongst the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the Huawei P30 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia 1 is a solid improvement on most of Sony’s recent smartphones – it has a few mis-steps and annoyances, but it’ll be of particular interest to movie buffs or budding film-makers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
Overall, I’m not convinced by the Xperia 1. I started this page by mentioning it’s a $949 phone, and at that price level I’m expecting excellence at most aspects of the phone. Unfortunately, the new Sony phone doesn’t showcase that. The screen and form-factor great, however is calibration issues, its higher power draw resulting in worse off battery performance, and the phone’s many problems with the cameras just don’t make it appealing as a purchase. This is especially in the face of the competition released earlier in the year which has seen larger price drops with which you’ll definitely end up as getting more value out of your purchase. Sony’s product development needs to focus on actually delivering a more solid and robust phone, rather than trying to upsell it via marketing buzz-words – here’s to hoping they’ll manage to get there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2019
Source: T3 Archive.org version
With the Xperia 1 Sony plays to its strengths and, despite some small issues, the results are impressive. The 4K, HDR, 21:9 aspect ratio OLED screen is a thing of true beauty and makes watching movies on the go a best-in-the-world experience, for example. While with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdraon 855 processor installed in the heart of its hardware suite, performance is rapid and power high. Below flagship-level battery life and fingerprint sensor performance, as well as some small camera system and charging niggles, take some sheen off the finished package, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
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 puzzling decisions, this just isn't a sensible purchase for most people. We're all spoiled for choice when it comes to expensive flagship devices, and while the Xperia 1 definitely has its charms, they don't quite make sense for the masses.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
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 compare to the budget Google Pixel 3a XL. It’s hard to recommend a $949 phone when a $479 phone beats the snot out of it in the core category of photography. Bottom line, if you thought Sony’s adoption of the triple-camera setup would lead to a dramatic improvement in imaging quality, I’m here to tell you that’s not the case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
An interesting phone with a 21:9 aspect ratio 4K display that lends itself watching movies, which is where this Xperia sets itself apart from the masses. There's plenty of power and enough elsewhere to keep this phone competitive, but the camera app is muddled and in general this Sony struggles to lift itself to the top flight of flagship phone pile.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 resolves those problems — mostly. The software is significantly improved, even with misses like Side Sense. The cameras use the branding and even some of the tech of its mirrorless cameras, but they aren’t the best you can get. Sony’s design is still great and, compared to other massive phones, much easier to hold in one hand. I really do like this form factor, and I’m glad Sony is giving it a shot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony’s path through the smartphone market over the last decade has been full of peaks and valleys. I hoped the Xperia 1 would represent one of those peaks. Sadly, it’s somewhere halfway up (or down) the hill. The phone’s hardware is outstanding where quality is concerned. You’ve got nearly everything you could want: Gorilla Glass 6, metal frame, waterproof housing, 4K screen, triple cameras, and more. The Xperia 1 falls short in a few places, including battery life, camera performance, and general usability thanks to the odd shape. Further, there’s not enough 21:9 content (both videos and apps) to make sense of the stretched aspect ratio. Would I recommend this phone? Only to people specifically looking for something unique, or those who place an emphasis on media consumption. This concludes Android Authority’s Sony Xperia 1 review. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 100% display: 84% mobility: 80%
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 nails all of the essentials, with blisteringly fast performance and three excellent cameras. The extra-tall display takes some getting used to, but it makes widescreen movies more immersive, and its 4K HDR technology is unmatched.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Sony's mobile business is supposedly headed in a new direction, but one crucial aspect doesn't seem to have changed – pricing. In the US, the Sony Xperia 1 can be only pre-ordered for $949 on Amazon, and it won't ship until July 12. A Galaxy S10+ costs $50 less and you can have one today, either unlocked or through a carrier. Had Sony bundled it with a pair of premium earphones, the Xperia 1 would have been a great deal, but as things stand right now, it's going to be another tough sell for a Sony flagship in the US. And this is unfortunate at a point in time when Sony desperately needs a phone that sells.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia 1 is a solid improvement on most of Sony’s recent smartphones – it has a few mis-steps and annoyances, but it’ll be of particularly interest to movie buffs or budding film-makers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia 1 is a fitting flagship for 2019. It has one of the best displays ever on smartphone, much improved rear cameras, slick performance and attractively clean software. If you value the unique display above features like face unlock or wireless charging, then it's a good fit for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/12/2019
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 has one-of-a-kind 4K display, HDR OLED at that. The triple camera, the stereo speakers, latest Snapdragon chip, stylish design, and the IP68 ingress protection all add to an overall great package. The camera experience is a little bit rough around the edges but finally on par with the competition in the things that matter. Battery life could have been better, but we guess that the 4K screen needs its juice. We have no doubts anyone who buys the Xperia 1 will be as happy as we are with it. The Xperia 1 is priced like just about any other flagship smartphone at launch - it's not cheap by any margin but its price will only get better from here on making it a better deal down the line. But even as things stand right now, we think it deserves serious consideration by anyone looking for a high-end smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 is a supermodel smartphone. After a week reviewing it, more squat phones just feel a bit weird. Its premium design and lithe frame shine, the screen is seriously good, there’s a clean interface, a great stills camera and it’s class-leading when it comes to video capabilities. It’s both the most expensive and the best Sony phone to date. Having said that, in the face of stiff competition from more affordable phones like the OnePlus 7 Pro and Honor 20 Pro, while it’s excellent, the Xperia 1 isn’t necessarily good value and its oddball size won't appeal to everyone. So if you’re a mobile gamer, watch more 16:9 shows than 21:9 movies, and care more about stills more than video, then there are other better phones out there that cost less. If, on the other hand, you’re a video enthusiast, edit a lot of documents, watch films when out and about, need a good camera and split-screen multitask a lot, this is cream of the crop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia 1 features a uniquely impressive display on paper, but it means the phone is longer than some will expect or like. Everything else on the Xperia 1 looks to make a solid smartphone, but a few areas like a small battery may limit its run time.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2019
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Overall though, the Xperia 1 has some very promising features that we can't wait to test out properly. At £849, it undercuts many of the latest top-end flagships so if its performance is right, the Xperia 1 has the potential to be one of the best smartphone buys of 2019.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 looks to have some of the most impressive display and imaging technologies in any smartphone but without testing them, it's tough to gauge whether their real-world prowess will live up to the hype. Stay tuned...
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2019
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This could – as we always seem to write – be Sony’s best phone yet. It most likely is. But we are still curious as to who this phone will appeal to. Sony doesn’t have the brand clout or marketing budget of Samsung so we do respect it for trying something different to appeal to niche buyers. But it seems like it’s fully slipped into the rut that LG is in, redesigning its phones twice a year to try and hang on to dwindling sales. It’s frustrating to us, then, that Sony had an event where loads of tech journalists could only look at a specs sheet and not even unlock the phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2019
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia 1 is a little different and we love that about it. In a market where many flagship smartphones take on similar forms, it's good to see some variation. That 21:9 aspect ratio has some serious potential for those that love to watch films on their devices, as does that 4K HDR OLED display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2019
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
At this point of concluding the first impression and hands-on experience, our boy, Jim ended this note with a heavy heart because he's a Sony fanboy (lol). But I digress, Sony smartphones have been a huge part of Malaysia, most of us grew up using at least one of Sony's mobile phones (mine was one the Cybershot series, loved it). Starting from this year onwards, we may no longer see any future Sony phone launches in Malaysia but there are still some stocks left according to their website.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2019
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Sony MCW 2019 announcements yet again have proven it is capable of playing with the best. Its answer to more screen real estate is a tall 6.5-inch, 21:9, 4K OLED CinemaWide screen!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2019
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Archive.org version
There's no word yet on whether the Xperia 1 will launch in Australia (the 2018 Xperia XZ3 did not), and no pricing has been announced thus far.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Xperia 1 looks to have some of the most impressive display and imaging technologies in any smartphone but without testing them, it's tough to gauge whether their real-world prowess will live up to the hype. Stay tuned...
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This could – as we always seem to write – be Sony’s best phone yet. It most likely is. But we are still curious as to who this phone will appeal to.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
On one hand, it's kind of hard to be too surprised about Sony's new device announcements, purely on the grounds of the avalanche of leaks that preceded the MWC keynote. Then again, many of said rumors turned out to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Whether intentional or not on Sony's part, all that matters is that the devices the Japanese giant did unveil at the Barcelona event still managed to turn quite a few heads.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Xperia 1 and not just the name. Aesthically it’s clean, simple and means business, plus slap old Crouchie out on the pub table and its dimensions set it apart from the crowd.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
Sony’s Xperia 1 definitely feels like a beastly phone for people who like watching and making movies, though it’s still unclear if Sony’s top-tier model will re-ignite interest for the Xperia line. The Xperia 1 is priced at 849 British pounds, which comes around to 57.6K Php in our currency. It’s not clear if the Xperia 1 will officially arrive in our stores.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Sony’s Xperia phones for 2019 take a bold approach with new screen shapes that dramatically change the appearance and personality of Sony’s lineup. The Sony Xperia 1 flagship is joined by the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus mid-range handsets. All three were developed with the same cinematic vision in mind.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2019
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Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; elegant design; pleasant ergonomy; excellent display; nice cameras; fast system. Negative: Unsupported wireless charging; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent 4K display; powerful hardware; high performance; nice cameras. Negative: Old-fashioned design; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; nice main camera; high performance. Negative: Short battery life; poor selfie camera; relatively bulky.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; nice cameras; great display; excellent speakers; support waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good hardware; high performance; nice cameras; bright display; impressive speakers; support waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice display. Negative: High price; poor cameras; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; great cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2019
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive display; nice triple cameras; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2019
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive triple cameras; excellent 4K display; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; excellent cameras; big screen; slim size; support waterproof; memory card slot. Negative: Short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2019
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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Model: With the majority of mobile devices nowadays being more than capable of accomplishing mundane day-to-day tasks, the demand for watching high-quality videos on smartphones has seen a rapid increase in the industry. Sony decided to capitalize on the leisure aspect of its customers’ lifestyle by bringing them an impressive theater experience with something which can be held in our hands. The introduction of the Sony Xperia 1 wows the entire world for being the first ever smartphone device to feature a 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display. Before we dive further into what the 21:9 CinemaWide display has to bring to the table, it is to be noted that Sony has implemented the mobile image processing engine from Sony’s very own BRAVIA TV technology. This processing engine is capable of projecting more colors, details and greater contrast on the Xperia 1. The engine itself greatly compliments the overall effectiveness that the 21:9 CinemaWide has to offer in terms of graphics, which includes but is not limited to, streaming content on globally renowned streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix.
The promise of an immersive movie theater experience does not stop there. Courtesy of the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the incorporation of Dolby Atmos in the Xperia 1 simulates an authentic – if not similar – screening experience with amazing audio produced by multi-dimensional sound that flows around the user. Content creators are not omitted from the grandeur of the Xperia 1’s new and outstanding features. The new Creator mode through the all-seeing triple lens of the device’s camera can now emulate the awe-inspiring beauty of everyday life through the integration of Master Monitor tuning, a color reproduction feature used in leading Hollywood studio productions by moviemakers and filmmakers alike. The Xperia 1 has a 10 bit equivalent display that can showcase a myriad of colors without banding. The high contrast ratio of 1,000,000 to 1 enables images and graphics to present deeper levels of black, while presenting colors in a more refined and natural light. Content creators can utilize the Creator mode to produce high-quality videos with the same parameters and color settings widely used by professionals.
The Sony Xperia 1 is not solely designed for leisure – the wide 6.5-inch screen gives users more room to multi-task while still being able to balance out work and entertainment at the same time. The Side sense, a rather intuitive and intelligent AI which keeps tracks of activity and usage frequency, can bring up a split screen quickly and easily with just three taps away. This subtle consideration spares users the fuss of ransacking through apps after apps in order to accomplish several important tasks on their smartphones. The Xperia 1’s groundbreaking creation borne from the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment has granted us an insight into an otherwise uncanny film screening experience. The model comes with a seamless design, sporting a metallic frame with a glass front and back, which accurately embodies its appearance for being a revolutionary benchmark in modern smartphone history. The Sony Xperia 1 comes in the colors black, white, and grey, but should the clientele feel a little eccentric, purple is a readily available option to bring even more color into their life.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 640: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is intergrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 20% faster than the Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 845 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 855: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2018 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.50":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.
80.8%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.