Sony Xperia 1 IV First Look: These cameras are WILD

[@jvtechtea]

this phone seriously tries to do the MOST - how are you feeling about the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

[@LigerZero248]

I'm liking it so far. Can you downscale from 4k resolution to something to lower resolution while maintaining 120hz as a main resolution display? Trying to upgrade my Note 9 to this phone.

[@Victoria-sm1sj]

I have a Sony Xperia 5ii. But I can't get this. 1578 pounds here in the UK. Makes iPhones look like good value

[@TheSizNation]

I love the way it looks. I've never owned an Xperia phone, how are they on receiving updates?

[@thusmarshal8815]

If I hadn't bought the Sony Xperia 5 ii 1.5 years ago I would jump on it

[@Krabbeify]

All looks great, but still cannot believe they announce them in May and the doesn't release them before September

[@dannywinget]

Great first look dude! I want to try this.

[@JOHNLEXXX]

Since Apple discontinue the iPod, Sony is the only company that offer a phone+music player with good DAC+headphone jack+microSD card slot.

[@l2etranger]

It’s awesome that Sony kept the simple minimalist monolithic form factor of its consumer electronics in the Xperia line; focusing more on the purpose, functionality and usage of the device rather than its distracting admiration makes it a cleverly classy product. Praises made about the target audience of professionals for the high end smartphone actually democratizes access to such a device with gaming and entertainment. Average users will eventually learn about the pro apps when venturing into tweaking or tinker with various parameters.

[@MegasXLR]

Really appreciate them having a great rectangular design on the front screen with nothing on it and for having the jack.

[@kbhasi]

Yep! I appreciate those moves too!

[@14bqdonk]

yes

[@XieRH1988]

sony's the only flagship brand remaining that kept the headphone jack and microSD expansion, while not implementing dumb design choices like a notch just for the sake of 'slim bezels'. i hope they continue with this direction because so many other brands have become obsessed with style over substance that they cut out good features that give a phone practical utility value

[@anecro]

And Sony's doing it while maintaining their own tasteful style. This is pretty much the only company aside from Apple and maybe Samsung that have a distinct visual language, compared to most brands out there that just copy one of the bigger ones.

[@TuneTamasha]

I'm glad Sony is actually getting better with each phone. This one almost nails it finally all around.

[@prempraveen3728]

🤣🤣 it's only OLED Full Hd plus.

[@busterboy7507]

@@prempraveen3728 He said almost.

[@abdullahmubarak6840]

They made it more accessible but also made it more pro-focused with the added features.

[@amllemans]

Pro-Pricy too 😁

[@methamphetamememcmeth3422]

@@amllemans If people can pay 2200$ for foldables, they can pay 1500$ for this well. These phones aren't for everyone.

[@amllemans]

@@methamphetamememcmeth3422 exactly, these "phones aren't for everyone" but i was mentioning that, there was a time when Sony was mainstream, and there "was a phone for everyone". But now it's just not, and obviously Sony is nothing in market and people just don't know this brand exist now... Anyway, that's Sony's way now, and they too Know that.. I was hoping for a full return to the old glory... Wishing it would happen...😇

[@methamphetamememcmeth3422]

@@amllemans Same way RIM came back with the old glory? No thanks! I don't want to see Sony pro phones dying. Not yet. Not until I buy this or the pro-i, or see if the Pixel 6a is for me.

[@chandansoren8002]

@@amllemans they need to make a "for everyone version with a headphone jack" it will surely turns head with decent price

[@MexicanPrideMx]

I own Xperia 1iii almoust for around 6 months and so far is owesome great gaming and sound owesome pictures and the option I like to use very often is LENS when I take a picture on any object , plants etc. it will give the name of the item cloths ,plants,prices etc. I take many pictures while doing trails/hiking and it's very helpful because I want to know names of plants (without downloading an APP) great cellphone 📱👍

[@MLNYD]

It's a high buy in with the phone and all the accessories but they created a genuinely powerful media production/consumption monster. They had me at Vlog Monitor compatibility and cooling peripherals. A pseudo-gaming phone with a 4K/120 hz/240 hz touch sample display that can shoot video at this level? I'm in.

[@oneminutewonder77]

Sony hardware looks great, I appreciate that they don't go with the hole punch screen still. I haven't ever owned one because they're not the easiest devices to get ahold of. Curious if they're ever going to try and expand their market share again.

[@anecro]

I wish I was able to afford this. I've said this before with their pro i model, so that really says something, even if the entirety of that 1 inch lens isn't utilized. This is a dream phone for me as I'm pretty well into photography and know how to get the best results out of any camera if it lets me. I'm a control freak when it comes to my photos and videos so Sony's approach of leaving it all on the user, with the expectation that they can handle it, fits me like a glove. The optical zoom is incredible and I'm so happy that it actually has enough range to make a significant difference between pictures. These things on top of their very advanced photo and video software, among other additions like the dedicated shutter button and eye based focusing, make the perfect device for someone like me. No wonder their phones don't sell with how much is expected from the user and their cost, but there's nothing like them if you fit into a specific group.

[@James.576]

I want this over any other phone

[@Sabundy]

Sony is really doing a great job at developing their phones and carving out their own unique experience and identity in the space.

[@mit6089]

I don’t see the appeal. With those tiny sensors even manual control won’t help the fact you are using a phone camera. Sony pushing these “realistic” approach just makes them less competetive. They are selling bragging because owners are “photographers”

[@HeyMarkL]

I need this ASAP!!

[@delroy0]

Features packed but damn Sony is really going crazy with these prices 😭

[@mangekyou329]

but you geta pair of earphones of 300$ value. so you can easy sell it and got some money back in .

[@mangekyou329]

sony is getting closer and closer to nailing it. for me if they add more than 2years software updates i would already be getting one. i love the look and that it has all feature like micro sd ,earphone jack and cinematic 21.9 aspect ratio. the oled with 1200nits is not the best but good enough in my opinion. sound should be good too. ony question left for me is how is the HAPTIC ENGINE?

[@xemphim6412]

New features No fast charger and cable I will sue them. Still no night mode. Still 12mp

[@rolins3279]

The comment I made regarding the Sony Xperia Pro-i a few months ago: ''The only real problems for Sony are the too high price of their smartphones, and the refusal to have a true auto mode like Pixels, Vivo, iPhones and Samsung. Because even the most professional photographer in the world often wants to be able to just take an image on the fly and share it without the fuss. The same smartphone (keeping the photo sensors and pro applications) with a screen between FHD - QHD (4k on this screen size is useless) 120 hertz at variable frequency but also and above all a standard photo application as on iPhones,Samsung and Pixel (for automatic photos and videos ready for social networks) a much better selfie camera that can shoot in 4k, all in maximum $1200 range, where Sony is going to sell it tons. But there as it is, Sony will sell only 17 as usual.'' Apparently, and even if it took years, Sony finally understood that it was up to them to adapt to the market and not the opposite. Now they just have to revise their price a bit and guarantee at least 3 to 4 years of major updates.

[@peterdurum434]

It's auto mode is perfectly fine. Of course it needs some improvements, but just like auto modes of other manufacturers too. Sony's auto mode is not worse, it's just different and uses different post processing. Sony is listening to fans. With each iteration Xperia 1 series we see food improvements. From all flagship smartphones in 2022 this one offers the most complete package. And also many unique features as well. If you don't need 4K, then buy Xperia 5 series instead. It's almost identical to Xperia 1 series except for the screen and some little camera fucntions. Of course having longer software support is always welcome, but I had several Sony phones which still work smoothly even without updates. And sometimes updates don't fix problems but add new ones. Seriously, it was already annoying to hear such complains for Xperia 1iii, since it was one of the most (if not the most) well rounded flagship with many features. But it is insane to be honest. I don't understand such people. There are many others brands and different products. If you don't like this phone - go get something else and enjoy it.

[@jedcutler7255]

I agree with the auto mode. If they start taking Pixel like photos for auto mode I'm probably never going to use another phone. It's the only thing lacking for me that's why I went back to P6PRO from the 1 lll

[@chekmate8483]

i can say sony xperia 1 IV is the best smartphone in the world..A perfect smartphone the big things is the camera superb awesome ..

[@lawrencekramer7331]

I was watching your video on my Xperia 1 MKIII. Very nice review on the MKIV. Even though it's a prototype, still very good. Unbiased and thorough. Look forward for your complete full review in the near future. Thank you Joshua Vergara!!!!

[@prempraveen3728]

Why sony is only full hd plus?

[@Anthony32126]

As an Xperia 1 III owner, the IV is way too expensive. I understand this is a "pro" device, but still, marginal improvements should not come at a $300 price hike.

[@singular9]

Heck 1300$ was already pushing it considering it wasn't any better objectively than even a 600$ pixel 6. It needs a nerd to actually use and most people don't want to do that. They want ease of use.

[@Anthony32126]

@@singular9 Yep, I got it on sale but still it was expensive. I guess being a nerd comes at a price. I love the phone, but dang they are not trying to compete anymore

[@Victoria-sm1sj]

Same. I have a Sony Xperia 5ii. There is no way I can get this. 1578 pounds here in the UK makes iPhones look like good value

[@tehemister042]

@@singular9 what? Man 4k 120hz screen, what other phone has that? Also the pixel 6 series is the worst launch in pixel's history 💀💀💀💀💀

[@singular9]

@@tehemister042 who needs 4k in a 6" screen lmfao

[@klen7642]

Currently using a 1ii, and oh boi, I just love the manual settings on all the camera apps.

[@baghaskara9911]

Dang... seeing you reviewing sony xperia really bring back some memories while you were part of Android Authority. Time flies so fast. I’ve been following you since Sony Xperia Z3 series review

[@jvtechtea]

I remember those days. The Sony videos were always pretty fun to do back then

[@rohithpmenon9661]

No punch hole display Head phone jack Expandable storage 3 things Sony keeps continuing on every update. ❤️

[@lovemademan]

Amazing device ever!!! Still, the software needs more for its price tag! Among the few great reviews and reviewers! Cheers!

[@Lucary1000]

what´s HDR Graded? Something the phone offers or is it done in the post processing?

[@SolomonTheSoloOneDy]

I think one of the reasons sony didn't want to change the design of their phones because of the vlogger kit.

[@singular9]

No it's because Sony is lazy as fuck. Just like many Japanese companies who get complacent and put of touch with the market. Heck Sony said Xbox game pass would fail and that valves steam wouldn't make them any money lmfao

[@mrkiddcandles84]

i heard from another youtuber said this model got worst thermal management,the heat caused several problem including refresh rate 120hz downgrading,it is true? anyway im enjoy a lot watching all your video, wish u more success in future

[@Kazeant]

Between the 1 iv and the 5 iv which one should i choose? Besides the size of the phone of course!

[@YounesYouni]

Thanks for the review! But what are the differences between the Xperia PRO-I and the Xperia 1 IV?

[@cetterus]

keeping features (like 3.5 mm audio) makes me Sony customer.

[@Meban101]

Now this is what a flagship phone should look like. It checked all the boxes, but i would love if the 3.5mm jack came with a DAC like old LG phones. That would just be icing on the cake.

[@airtioteclint]

I had a V60 and couldn't use the DAC. It required a headphone with certain ohms. I'd say about 90% of LG owners don't even use it and half of that number think they are but aren't. I got the Note 22 now (S22 ultra) and couldn't be happier. Dolby works with any earphones (wireless/wired) at any ohms.

[@beppedesmo1976]

Nonostante abbia innovazioni che pochi smartphone hanno, i risultati sono: molto rumore, e cattura poca luce nella modalità notturna... Samsung, iPhone e pixel fanno migliori risultati grazie anche agli algoritmi intelligenti che Sony non ha....

[@86anhhuy]

Love the phone but it's super expensive

[@emdotrod]

Sony's phone is now a pro tool rather than a phone for general consumer. I'm really glad they're staying since basically they have no competition in the market now.

[@LukasVokrinek]

They could use some general customer demand though. Would help the mobile branch to do even more

[@peterdurum434]

I think this phone is the most complete package on the market now. Considering this the price is okay to swallow. Especially for pre-orders where you can get nice headphones for free.

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Masterpiece epic from Sony Xperia all complete!!!!!

[@Punisher2all]

Sony the only true pro phone maker

[@tigergray1100]

This will replace my s22 ultra

[@Sey357]

WOW 👑 SONY GOD FOREVER#1 ✌️ 👑

[@asyrafzuhairie5960]

It's like carrying mirrorless camera in different form factor. Wowww.

[@And-vx6ry]

if its possible could you provide 10-15 Sec regular non slow mo sample video of 4k120fps ?

[@03Chris25]

I love the hardware of the device, but not a fan of the pricing/availability/support for software updates.

[@RBFR01]

If the Sony Expiria mark 5 has a 4k display at 144hz and 65watts fast charging i'll buy it.

[@amllemans]

Only for big wallets, and not for " Real Passionate " ones ... Really wished if the price was right.

[@1mezion]

Sony makes great phones but their marketing is crap. Sorry needs to extend their updates to match or surpass that of Apple and Samsung

[@singular9]

They'd be able to market easier if the phone cost 1000$ and not 1600$. Imagine trying to sell someone a phone and then say it costs 3 pixel 6's lmfao

[@1mezion]

@@singular9 When I was younger If you told me you would be able to get people to buy water I would have laughed in your face, with the right marketing you can sell ice an eskimo Take it from Apple & to a lesser extent Samsung we're going to charge you $1,200 plus for a phone but we're going to take out your SD cards your headphone jacks No charging brick for you because of courage remove the IR blaster retina scanner and heart rate monitor, you still want it? hell yeah

[@Whatmobiledeal]

Without computational photography, this phone will be dead on arrival

[@peterdurum434]

What a pile of bollocks. It has computational photography, but it's just different from other manufacturers. Jeez.

[@rasimbot]

What about macros?

[@randomotaku3283]

No bevels or curves or notches and the corners of the screen are perfect 90 degrees. And a 3.5mm jack. Only thing is I hear is overheating issues mainly when running demanding apps or the camera at max.

[@dmitriyleonovich2828]

why no one talks about overheating that happens after 2-3 minutes of photo or video shooting?🥵it heats up indecently strongly even when watching KZbin or in messengers😠

[@xayroMS]

Nice work. I m very happy with my Xperia 5 II i hope i will buy Xperia 1 or 5 mark IV or mark V in the future. Whats is the game name from 3:14?> :D

[@mattyanderson1938]

Overheating, telephoto lens soft and RAW files are low ISO so noisy. Sent mine back to Sony this phone could of been amazing but these issues need to be address.

[@ryugalaw]

Your intro was very wrong imo. Sony indeed doesn't follow trends, but they have good reasons for that. And your point about people wishing that at last there will be a culmination of improvements on some model implies that Xperia isn't a good phone at the moment. Which is very weird

[@asdpoi121]

Most objective review on Xperia I have seen. Thoroughly professional. However, the followups on 1 iv or the 5 iv is yet to be seen!

[@Oyvind88]

Great phone😁🇳🇴

[@glitchysoup6322]

Why don't you use 60fps? 60fps looks sharper, smoother and does not lag/stutter as 24fps do.

[@cliffli798]

No notch or hole punch, have sd card and headphone jack, this should be the standard for every andriod phone, instead we got phones like samsung who is trying to be apple,sigh!

[@honesttroll3463]

Nearly 25 percent less pixels than 4k, stop advertising it as a 4k screen because its nowhere near 4k!

[@ZacharyHarrington]

If you were me would you consider trading my iPhone 14 pro max for this?

[@danbamspace]

The front camera. Wow

[@shmchuck]

It's sad that they try so hard yet still struggle on the market. Amazing devices but not for average consumer.

[@singular9]

Because average consumers don't want to take out a mortgage for a phone that costs almost 2000$ if not more in some countries.

[@CrimsonRayne]

Its slowly coming around. Its like nintendo. Its not like everyone flagship phone but its quirks make it unique

[@daraphon2212]

I video camera, it getting hot during use camera. It’s the worst of Sony

[@gwgosdjinn2989]

is, by any chance, back on your wall, this poster of nujabes?

[@patrick-jf2sw]

@ Joshua Vergara You always hear that the device gets very hot when you use it for a long time, what can you say about that ?

[@Innosaintify]

What was that flickering light with the camera? Seems like some High Tech stuff

[@prempraveen3728]

Sony xperia is not 4k. It's only full hd plus. 😂

[@richiechannel6938]

I wish they made the camera's led flash a Xenon flash, to make it more attractive

[@nickadm8321]

so basically Sony still has shit auto on the camera lol,Sony just does not want to learn ! no one has time for manual modes

[@dark-california]

What about Xperia Pro-I vs Xperia 1 IV ... 🤔

[@mattwatters5702]

why the winter cap indoors?

[@waldnew]

Why not ?

[@alfredearlydmin4395]

Can I down load all my apps from another phone to this money 1iii or IV?

[@Jaxsonm765]

King of photography and entertainment,imaging innovation, SONY Lens

[@sulaman4280]

Sadly their release after announcement is 5 months and ditched their beautiful android skin for garbage pixel stock android and don't advertise do these 3 things and bam it will catch up to Samsung xiaomi oppo and apple

[@peterdurum434]

@@sulaman4280 Sony announced it will be shipped to certain markets in June.

[@sulaman4280]

@@peterdurum434 and thats their problem to they stopped producing phones in other countries

[@peterdurum434]

@@sulaman4280 I don't care what happens in US. Its enough for me that it will come June in Europe.

[@braskabani8011]

Micro sd card slot and head phone jack. Way to go Sony.

[@consmercado3843]

Wish Sony Phones are still offered here in the Philippines.

[@martibanez6320]

Will you be doing a game review of this sir?

[@ubacow7109]

Xperia is the only interesting lineup every year whereas Samsung, One Plus, and the rest are just almost recyclable junk every year. Nothing compels me to own a phone forever anymore. Galaxy phones feel like you can just junk it and forget about them forever. Xperia phones are like your first playstation, you never feel like throwing them out because they were so good and had so much character. They feel like they'll always feel like a classic forever.

[@JoeGillian0]

sony fanboy detected :)

[@optimusmaximus9646]

One of the best reviews for the Xperia I IV that I have seen.

[@valleystylez1]

Nice Nujabes poster. Rest in Paradise 🙏

[@zian.2493]

Waiting for gaming edition or Xperia IV and Pro -II

[@jayantismyname]

The 2 year OS software support and camera results vs its competitors, is holding me back from buying it😒

[@dancarlton7973]

Probably better than the original Sony Xperia PRO, esp. with the older phone came with Android 10.

[@peterdurum434]

Uh, perhaps because original Xperia Pro caters for different niche, eh?

[@mariuszmroz618]

I own one. Really happy about the phone, but as this is a phone, I would really appreciate if it was possible to have a phone call. For some reason, while calling someone, I cannot hear anything or be heard by my interlocutor.

[@mariuszmroz618]

I don't want to give it back, I am hoping there will soon be some software update and issue will be fixed.

[@Emptrix]

This phone is a decent phone only if you can get it at 40% off it's asking price. Otherwise its aa hard-sell considering you can buy a mirrorless camera or point-and-shoot compact camera for less.

[@spiketwo666]

all day without overheating? i call it bull

[@professormidnight4884]

how many times phone overheated?

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Wow the images sample look so gorgeous man!!!!

[@ahmedalaa9736]

Hows the overheat treating you while shooting videos or heavy duty ? as its the one issue that holds me back from getting it so far ( proud owner of w810- w890 - w902 - z3- z5 and finnaly xz premium ) so i am a huge fan but hate the overheat really!

[@lovinmanager8296]

How long can you record 4k 120 fps until it overheats?

[@dmitriyleonovich2828]

2 min...

[@josepanchosolis]

$1600 is absolutely crazy...

[@lawrencekramer7331]

iPhone 13Pro Max 1TB is the same price.

[@pain00077]

🤑🤑🤧

[@singular9]

@@lawrencekramer7331 at least the iPhone doesn't have half backed software and makes you pay for subscriptions to use it's pro features.

[@silva_br1]

In 🇧🇷 the pro max was $2000 last year, the 128GB

[@peterdurum434]

@@singular9 Surely iPhones have their own software problems. But you don't call it half-baked, Mr. Hypocrite?

[@aaphotofilm]

What you said about not having the grip and vlog monitor is true, you can stil use it for a talking head video but only problem is you wont be using the top notch cameras which are at the back, otherwise it would of been brilliant

[@tigergray1100]

Its sad sony removed the fm radio 😩

[@aizrh88]

Great review. You are the only reviewer so far who Color graded the video unlike mrmobile who complaint exposure issue on auto mode🙄

[@AnointedFlow]

The price is a bust but having a headphone jack and SD card slot is excellent.

[@erikgunawan9332]

Amazing camera... Same like mirrorless

[@cheesegraham2387]

this or the pro-i for photography ?

[@fncellular]

4:22 "There is one app that I just can't talk about yet" Proceeds to talk about said app:

[@thetechrealist]

Damn you actually have the phone right now!? What I would give to be a tech reviewer!

[@interstellarM81]

Wish I had money to get it 😞

[@MTFat]

I really want to get it but I'm always puzzled by the price 😭😭..but I want to purchase if i can afford it.

[@gorokapi2564]

Perfect explanation 👍