Sony Xperia 1 II Review: Bringing Sony Alpha Controls To A Phone

[@bensgadgetreviews]

My review for Forbes is here www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2020/06/30/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-its-like-driving-stick-shift/#362da0e0bca8

[@qorry6]

Nice article

[@manuellabor2759]

Fucking A...I love my Sony Xperia XZ3 & am looking at the 1 II...but damn...I'm a Nikon DSLR/Mirrorless user...SMH

[@Pensi0nar]

Wow, this phone has everything: stereo speakers, headphone jack, SD card slot, a decent camera and the ultra pro mode, 4k resolution! I am in love!

[@yangguan4070]

Yes nothing to fault, the price has to be competitive tho

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

@@yangguan4070 Battery optimization is bad... Check out other reviewers who agree with Ben... They say the battery isn't good .

[@ukmrleo3245]

@@Paul.in.Ireland I'm using the Xperia 1 i which only has a 3330mah battery and the battery life is very good.

[@nieldonan]

@@Paul.in.Ireland hmmm most of them say "it is not bad"...rather than saying the battery "isn't good" instead it is "not great"(because saying great means you still have enough juice for the next day and obviously Xperia can't do that with 4k display unless you are not a heavy user) so I think that the Xperia has GOOD battery life...coz take note "GOOD!" means you have enough juice to last you full day, and that's most of the reviewer experienced with the phone.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@Paul.in.Ireland the Sony Xperia Reddit says otherwise. Actual owners of the beast report great battery life

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[@jeffinjerin]

The adaptive brightness is turn off is better for xperia, it will get proper brightness, admin please note this.✌️

[@darknessviking]

when its 2020 and someone is suprised over a camera button. joke aside i wish more phones brought back the camera button, i have a xperia and i refuse to buy anything other than a phone that has a button like that

[@omerdimri7279]

Does it compete against iPhone in camera ??

[@peterdurum434]

@@omerdimri7279 it is different, it produces more natural pictures without heavy post processing.

[@peterdurum434]

Disagree with you. You can take excellent photos just by using auto mode. Or you like more highly processed Pixel or Iphone photos? With screwed up color science and artifacts? That's okay if you. Just your opinion. But the way you can simply swipe down to switch from main to selfie cam. No need to reach icon at the top.

[@jorgejim28]

Fun facts about Sony phones Sony's phones are the first in everything.... First with: BLUETOOTH was a Sony phone LDAC technology (Hi-Res Bluetooth audio connectivity) WATER RESISTANT phone was a Sony phone 4K HDR video RECORDING phone was Sony First (phone) portable device to have 3.5mm headphone jack! (Forty years ago, on July 1, 1979, Sony's Walkman) to have 3D Creator technology was Sony with Eye A.F. at 20fps for professional portraits!! with Heat Suppression technology was introduced (ur phone dosent loose battery while playing games) INNOVATION!! with SUPER slow motion recording at 960fps w/ a 4k SCREEN RESOLUTION was Sony phone!! And for those who didn't know... IPhone cameras have Sony sensors :) up to this day! CONGRATS to Sony for the new ❤️ Xperia 1 II ❤️ crushes the competition hand's down!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

That's why I love Sony! Here's my Sony collection kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4TOeHWBap5nqJo

[@kapilbusawah7169]

I see you in every SONY video 😂

[@jakilahmoulien9070]

Plus sony has made so many world firsts in other areas. This company has been shaping the future

[@jorgejim28]

@@kapilbusawah7169 nice to see u too bud 😂🤘

[@___Amal_]

Even though many manufacturers use sony sensor, most of them have better camera algorithms than sony. They needs better algorithms for their great hardware.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

My written review is here! nextgadgetup.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-bringing-sony-alpha-controls-to-a-phone/

[@machsta14]

I got this phone a couple of weeks ago it's very very good. If you love to tinker with the photo settings it's a dream phone. Audio quality is good recording and listening , headphone jack is nice. Flat screen with great colour rendering. There's not really that many flaws with this device. Great review Ben!

[@luisrafaelgomezgutierrez9953]

Yes i have too. And i think that Is wayyy better the "auto photo pro mode" than the regular app, just betters results..I think the Photo pro Is the point from the Phone. Enjoy it!!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Yup! I actually shot my first short cinematic film with CinemaPro and the famous Venice CS look on my Xperia 1 II. Didn't color grade though to match my portrayal of the drab situation we are facing kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKSrgKp4pL6ahas

[@ShohagBiswas]

This guy is good. I like his review a lot.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@JustXavier]

Ditto!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

@@JustXavier thank you Xavier

[@KelvinHew7]

@@bensgadgetreviews can you a review of the Xperia 5 ii?

[@randomguy9118]

6:49 actually you can just swipe down diagonally in the camera app to switch to the front facing camera😁 Sony has alot of hidden shortcuts..

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Ohhh thanks I didn't know that

[@AdrianChoPhotography]

This is what a great review is like. No need for flashy sets, or endless b-roll with annoying music. Just good information presented in a relaxed manner. I like your style.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@lltechview]

Pro tip on the Sony camera app: Swipe down for switching to selfie cam. Left and right for photo and video mode. For portraits. In landscape left to right for selfie cam and up down for photo or video. The manual focus in the Pro App helps for product shots of reflective products like the device itself where AF could be distracted by the reflection. As for cinema Pro. Complex != Complicated 4k Display helps a lot for VR as you can get 2k for each eye. Side sense is cool you can swipe on it for multitasking. Also adjust its sensitivity if you have trouble calling it.

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Sony Xperia teach us how to be the best photographer with the smartphone camera, that is the really amazing value we can have if we use the Sony Xperia 1 Mark ii...

[@RennieAsh]

You can change the side sense area and position. Using the “screen edge” options that’s by default off, turned to on helps apparently.

[@luisrafaelgomezgutierrez9953]

Hi i have it, and it Is true. Photo pro Is the point from this Phone. Auto Is other history than the regular app photo! All is in other level!

[@justinbrown471]

Great video, a reviewer who has explained the direction of Sony Xperia 1 ii as opposed to what they are not doing. Also, reviewers are putting the Xperia 1 ii down because it is not the same as an iphone, pixel or Samsung.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks Justin

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

That's what i don't understand, every phone has a weak, like iPhone's midrange display and Samsung horrible edge and over saturated images...it's like Photoshop was turned on as auto lol

[@AkshayTravelFilms2]

Your channel must have over 1 Million subs Bro.... you have great in depth knowledge :) big fan

[@bensgadgetreviews]

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[@AkshayTravelFilms2]

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[@michaelerzuah1105]

Still sad Sony's mobile phones suffer poor marketing and availability issues

[@troy5568]

Availability wouldn't even be an issue anymore when you could pretty much purchase anything from anywhere in the world. As for poor marketing, there's simply no need for that, as they want the products themselves to showcase themselves. Besides, I would've hated fake marketing tricks like what most Chinese phone manufacturers do anyway, and I want my phone to be unique in its own way that not a lot of people know about it.

[@imranhussein55]

@@troy5568 clever answer from an elite person

[@sc9433]

@@troy5568 different countries has different carriers sim Bands. examples : the smartphones sold in U.S might not be compatible with the local simcard from another country. vice versa. and then we also face updates issues purchasing a set from another country. carrier locked bloatwares and warranty issues too. that is why localization is important.

[@Adrian-hr6bn]

I wish that such results can be seen in every smartphone with the autofocus, tracking and color rendering. Thanks man for this viedo. Stay save and have a good time! ;-)

[@10584017]

Nice review. When you do a written one, please don’t forget some features, like wind filter, top notch video filters and hi-fi music quality (oh, and btw, the return of the headphone jack...). All of these are niche characteristics, but important for nerds 🙂. Keep up the good work. Regards!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@devilmaycry383]

The Xperia 1-ii is great i'm enjoying using it so far the Auto focus tracking and Burst shooting is top notch works exactly like my RX-100 Vii. Just hope Sony improve the Camera's A.i through an update. 21.9 4K screen is brilliant and sharp I hope in the next iteration Xperia 1-iii they improve the brightness since my Note 10+ display is still brighter. Glad to be back on an X P E R I A and Sony is finally back on track to delivering great quality smartphones again.

[@karo3529]

Lower brightness helps reduce burn in that's why sony is keeping it low, they want you to use your phone for long.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@karo3529 so true, I had same issue with other phones screen burning... especially iPhones, the screen overtime become bad and burns...

[@peterdurum434]

I think you're not using Sony's camera correctly. It's a bit different from other smartphones. Just wait a couple of seconds for it to understand the scene and will be great.

[@akshaysudhan841]

side sense is actually pretty good once you go into the settings and tweak it a little bit you can increase the surface area of the touch sensitive sidebar which makes it more easier to access. anyway huge thumbs up on the video subscriber since 20k love all your videos. Stay Safe

[@Andrew-gt5eo]

Finally a review that has another color besides Black 🤣 awesome video as always bro 👍👍

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@nycrsny3406]

Man this review is amazing! Really detailed and raw; can't believe I just discovered this channel.

[@TurkishStyles52]

At 6:53 you can use a gesture navigation by swiping down on the viewfinder and the front camera pops up. You don't need to press on the button :)

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you, I didn't know that

[@TurkishStyles52]

@@bensgadgetreviews sure np :) there are a lot features that a lot of people doesnt know

[@ali.k9445]

ALMOST COMPLETE REVIEW IN 17 MINS. I LOVE THE SOUND QUALITY & UNIQUENESS.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@nieldonan]

I'm really really really waiting for this from you huhu at last you give a review for Sony...yiieee so happy

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@MehediHasanSizan]

Did you turn the 'auto HDR' on in the settings?

[@AlejandroDeLaRosa05]

Bensin has such an underrated channel. Always bringing great reviews💯🔥

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Thanks!

[@LikquidDutch]

I said it before and I’ll say it again Ben is the best reviewer ever . Make sure to follow him on Instagram as well.Your killing it Ben keep them coming.

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[@Knightstorm12]

I've always like how Sony kept its form factor for the most part. I feel bezels make it easier to hold onto the and have a viewing area where impeded by my thumbs, etc...

[@kapilbusawah7169]

It's pretty good to talk about the cameras but there's a huge part to this phone which no one ever mentions: battery management. The phone has systems like HS and adaptive charging. Most people aren't reviewers who move on to the next one. Most people keep their phone for 2,3 or 4 or more years and the first thing people notice is that the phone doesn't last as long as it used to. With new phones emphasising high wattage charging (>15W), the cells in the battery degrade quickly and companies aren't doing anything to reduce battery degradation except for SONY. Unlike other brands which may see upwards of a 20% battery decrease over 3 years, the battery systems in SONY keep the performance consistent as when the phone was purchased. So while a 4500mAh phone might out last the phone and charge quicker, in 3 years you'll need a powerbank like a life support for the device. It's really important but no one is really talking about it

[@peterdurum434]

Because in the era of consumerism people are obsessed to change their devices every 1-2 years. To have best of the best.

[@p0613v]

Thank you for your in depth review and a mini tutorial as well. Awesome awesome review!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you. Appreciate your kind comments

[@SonyEnthusiast]

The Mark II is getting TONS of attention! Looking forward to mine in July 😁

[@michelejp69]

Great review Ben! I’ve just purchased one of these new for £799 but I really can’t get to grips with the pro mode. Every shot I take is very blurry when you zoom into the image. On the plus side, it’s nice to be able to actually hold a phone properly and the stereo speakers are excellent.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Hi Michele, hope you get the hang of the camera soon! It can be rewarding once you master the many modes!

[@aliqasim3750]

Awesome video keep up your good work ben

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@vinilreddy3044]

Eye autofocus is amazing Good work SONY🔥❤️

[@paoloenricoleone]

Hey Ben, thanks for the review. Truthful and unbiased. I'd be curious to know if this phone could be as good as the competition if you install the latest Gcam in it. Would you be able to try it?

[@peterdurum434]

Yeah, but I'm not sure why he thinks it's not one of the best. By any means after watching many comparison photos it produces the same colors as your eyes see. With good detail.

[@MrSupertaiyou]

Is that the purple one? Looks really clean man. Also great vid!!

[@jevonsims900]

Your real world knowledge of phones is amazing Ben.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Jevon!

[@bloomylicious]

Great video mate, as always a very detailed review. I love your style too, some indoors and outdoors, I think it helps you being in Hong Kong, great to see bits of daily life there!

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Thank you!

[@animerun8283]

Man u did really a great job...it's like real time experience...as if I was there sitting next to u while u wer explaining stuff

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great review keep it up as always Ben's bro 👍

[@Spike626721]

Hope they bring a smaller version like last year later of it too. would definitely take it :)

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Xperia 5 is the best design, they should increase the frame rate on that version and get rid of 5g to lower price

[@peterdurum434]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify they won't get rid of 5G. But I would love to see 5ii to be even smaller than original 5.

[@ivanvlogs1321]

your reviews are awesome❤

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@ivanvlogs1321]

your welcome

[@ksjithesh]

Genuine review.......Eye auto focus and 20fps burst shots...many of the paid reviewers just slip away from these features

[@wishymr]

Nice reviews as always Ben, keep going. I always look forward to hear your experience and opinions, you are very practical and customer oriented and i appreciate it. Most reviewers don't mention about call quality, reception and speaker quality, please do include those in your video next time, Regarding the Xperia 1 II , how's the selfie camera quality? Thanks.

[@hamzaahmed6831]

A great review as always, thank you, Ben.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@hamzaahmed6831]

@@bensgadgetreviews You are welcome, brother.

[@qevoh]

Ben thanks for this review, how does it sound via the headphone jack ?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

It sounds good. I'm not an audiophile though.

[@qevoh]

Thanks will try it when it's available here, the LG V60 sounds really good i think because it has a Quad DAC

[@Evolionz]

Auto / P / S / M, which is you favorite setup in Photo Pro. If you use the Auto or P setup up, which has less settings? When you say manual use up more time on photography why don't use Auto and P mode. From other reviews say the Xperia 1 ii camera capture the true as real scene and natural-looking color, it not oversaturated no hell-like punchy color (dramatic) the photo. If a photographer they don't always want a dramatic photo, they always have personal taste and those dramatic photo is hard to revert into real scene, I have try those Huawei/Samsung revert the dramatic photo it is hard to revert into the real as what I see. It is not a photography enthusiasm, when someone say they love photography. I thought you were review the White Balance setting in the Photo Pro for this review , it is advanced than those fakes mindless dramatic effects but you just missing the review.

[@wedeservedit]

Nice honest review 👍

[@Granturion]

...and does the old camera app had any improvements? For the dummy photographers like me? 😁 For example the picture from the clouds and the city. Would that be any better with the old app? Eye focus and burst shot is impressive

[@troy5568]

Photo Pro app has Auto HDR settings that captures literally as good images as you'd expect from say a Pixel 4 or a Galaxy S20+. That's the main solution to the problem, as Sony basically applies no HDR filters to the images, which is why they look flat (but natural) in comparison to almost every others. It's simply according to their standards in photography, where the software should not do anything to heavily modify the scene and maintain its accurate look. Even if you're not satisfied, GCAM is always available anytime, so you're essentially getting the best of both worlds in one phone. You'd hardly be finding any fault to this phone, unless you're a hater or a die-hard fanboy of other brands.

[@peterdurum434]

@@troy5568 while I still think basic and PhotoPro apps are still better than gcam, but there is one released already for 1ii?

[@mrnobody8677]

You are the best youtube reviewer in my opinion. ❤

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you for the kind words

[@hoppysport2872]

A superlative review! Great production and presentation! I wanted to clarify...does the Sony Experia 1 ll have product mode? That's a great feature! I have an LG G8 that has great manual modes and an adjustable Nightshot. Great to have.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

No there is no product mode unfortunately. Thanks for watching

[@xTraceless1]

Thank you for actually reviewing it for what its intended for. I'm trying to get into professional photography and I wanna use this as my solely camera device

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you for watching

[@dr.dreytp332]

Amazing review again mate! 💯💪

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks sir

[@indradarmawan29]

Great Review man 👍

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@shawnwacek6791]

I still have and own Sony xperia xz2 premium watching you on lol! Would love to own Sony xperia 1 Mk II for watching movies and playing games on phone!

[@kapilbusawah7169]

Isn't the colour option called "Mirrored slate"?

[@chucksedwin8697]

Great video, amazing device. You're amazing Ben. ♥️💯

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@chucksedwin8697]

@@bensgadgetreviews My pleasure Ben.

[@cristosz81]

Hello Ben I liked your review a lot. Probably my next phone will be this or the Huawei P40 pro. Which would you recommend? The only thing that worries me regarding the 1 II is the heating issues when recording in 4k

[@bensgadgetreviews]

If the Google problem is not an issue for you get the P40 Pro. It's better all around. But the Google issue is a huge deal for many

[@AaronCrawford]

Hmmm, am very torn on this phone. I have last year’s Xperia 1 and really like it (purple one is sweet color). Wish it had wireless charging (last year’s model). Not much of a pro photographer tho so maybe will pass.

[@terenceyap2481]

Thanks lotsa Ben for responding to us on this video request. My region only available wit Xperia 1 and selling at USD1k. No Mark II.

[@alfredbarten4901]

Hooray for Sony. I kept thinking I would like a camera that happens to be a phone rather than the other way around. Sony is doing just that by giving me an easy way to control ISO, shutter speed and aperture. And they've gone way beyond what I would have hoped for in terms of features. I'm looking forward to getting one of these, though I might wait for the next iteration, when I hope the camera will catch up to iPhone or Android..

[@peterdurum434]

What do you mean by catching up?

[@kapilbusawah7169]

There's an option in the settings for side sense to manual adjust the sensitive. Ever since I've done that I've never missed! I'm glad I have it to be honest

[@9200300300]

Good review! C an you plug in external microfone in cinema pro? It´s work? Or only built mic worked in cinema pro?

[@joelconolly5574]

This is actually a good phone. I hope I will be able to buy this. I love Xperia devices.

[@CHGadgetz]

You the best Ben 👍🏼

[@RandyWHorton]

Great review thanks 🙏 I am going to buy those ✅

[@lau9876547]

you should use full auto mode to take picture

[@jaymendoza1071]

Nice review..full of details ..cheers!

[@bennyeloriaga7552]

I Like this guy..full of details,voice is calm..tnx frm philippines

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@crx_mine]

Hi, Ben. looks like the camera screen is flickering when you are showing its functions.. or this just the recording ???

[@aleksandratatara5166]

Maybe you could tell me - will the white version work in Europe? We have black and violet, but I fell in love with the white one.

[@ollie75io]

hello Ben, as always, nice review. since you talk about the competition, for me who am a point and shoot user, could a p40 pro be fine anyway? in my hand I have a pixel 2 XL but I would also like to have the zoom and the wide angle .... so p40 pro would also be suitable for me who then would not want to use lightroom, do white balance etc? thanks and greetings from Italy.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Yeah if it's point and shoot the p40 pro is better

[@ollie75io]

@@bensgadgetreviews the comparison was not necessarily with Sony .... in the point and shoot then p40 pro is still very valid without having the skills of a photographer and using post production .... :)

[@kaarsgaarn]

Why dont you use in foto pro mode the auto mode? Works for me all the time

[@SupremelyBX]

You can swipe down within the camera up to switch to the selfie camera

[@ionlyspeaktruth.1411]

I think there's an HDR mode Toggle in the photo pro app settings, can you please show us some sample on how that works and compare to other phones, great review btw, thanks a lot for the review

[@Tigerex966]

This has got to be The best smartphone this year in terms of industrial design. And after many complaints they brought the headphone jack back. Before the iPod music player and LG prada first all touch smartphone Sony had the walkman and still makes some of the best wired headphones and studio monitors in the business. Along with dedicated music players. So it makes perfect sense. Only thing missing is a proper fingerprint scanner on back. Bigger battery better cooling and 6k and 8k. For nerds: The first 21/9 smsrtphone phone was the LG Chocolate bl40 back in the day.

[@marcstern36]

Great review Ben. The Xperia One Mark II looks to pass the LG V60 as far as targeting a specific user/buyer. The Xperia One Mark II for the professional photographer/content creator, the V60 for the beginner to mid-range photographer/content creator.

[@eugenejan96]

Do you recommend this as a daily driver?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

If you really take photography seriously and don't mind spending more then yes. For me there are better options like OnePlus 8 Pro or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

[@eugenejan96]

I'm also considering One Plus 8 pro, but One Plus has this screen issues I'm worried about, so I'm quite torn between these two.

[@wilfredorodriguez5067]

Amazing video with good explanation of the phone, and congratulations on your job in Forbes everything that someone need to know about Vivo X50 is a great explanation and experience in your review on Forbes, keep doing the great job that you being you really are the King in phone, tablet, laptop and camera reviews 🥇🏆

[@nonamecukubik]

Very good review Ben, thank you. This phone is not for me, this is a niche device. Can you get this level of control over video with filmic pro on android? Do any of you guys know that?

[@newguyontheblock1764]

Is a dedicated night mode coming?

[@AaronCrawford]

Probably better to get P40 Pro since I already have Xperia 1 right?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Well yes, but remember the Google issue

[@JoeGillian0]

why do you need to upgrade already...Xperia 1 is still a good phone...i think unless it was a crappy Xperia from the startL

[@peterdurum434]

What's the point in changing your flagship phones every year?

[@AaronCrawford]

Peter Durum who does that?

[@Ben-mg1gz]

This review is probably the most accurate one around. A lot of people on here really going nuts about the camera but it isn't that great. Doing a blind test with my wife, she preferred the images from my old pixel 2 every single time.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Poco phone won the blind test vs iPhones 11 pro and Samsung phones lol....cameras have improved lol

[@peterdurum434]

Pixel 2 and all following Pixels produce wrong colors and tend to oversharpen things. It looks like he's not using the phone properly. I've seen many photos with exifs and Xperia produces photos like your eyes see with good detail. It's camera just a bit different in terms of use.

[@BeardedBMW]

Can the camera compete with the ultra and p40 pro ?

[@helmi8962]

Can you test this phone for astrophotography mode?

[@iamchampchannel]

You may swipe up or down to get front camera..

[@gurtleturtle1345]

Thankx Ben... If you would mention about price and selfie camera than would be much more happy😊

[@troyharris279]

I'm not sure if the display is rendered natively at 4K constantly or only activates with content that supports it like KZbin and other streaming platforms

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

In HD and the video quality is HDR on regular use. Even if the video is not 4k, the quality is still more sharper than others. But in scrolling, the quality is 2k

[@peterdurum434]

It's almost 4K. But also keep in mind it's pentile RGGB, so total resolution might be less. Like with almost all OLED screens.

[@Sabundy]

I also dont understand why it's a "niche" product. Are cameras a niche product then? There are plenty of people who take their photography seriously and want something more pro. Plus even aside from the alpha designed camera system the phone has all the bells and whistles you would want on a modern smartphone. I'm sorry.....but how is it "niche"?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Sony phones have less than 0.5% market share in the world. Even in Japan they're a distant second behind iPhones. They are niche. It's not an insult, man. Niche doesn't have to be bad.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@bensgadgetreviews what does a sell have to do with a product that can do everything other phones do and more? I get blackberry phones being niche...only thing i see niche is the pro app...it's more than just a camera...I don't even care for camera, I like the display.

[@peterdurum434]

@@bensgadgetreviews low market share doesn't make a product niche or bad. I can prove this phone takes better pictures in auto mode (basic app, PhotoPro app) than other flagships overall.

[@iamjoehill]

I wonder if Sony will allow you to change the display resolution to save battery

[@bensgadgetreviews]

I couldn't find it i don't think you can

[@iamjoehill]

@@bensgadgetreviews developer options maybe?

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

It doesn't run 4k all the time, that's why the battery optimization is so good. The display is same as every other phone when scrolling but the difference is when watching videos and especially 21-9 4k videos...that's why some ppl think 4k is useless but are not real long testing it when it matters lol

[@ChristopheLanglois]

Hey Ben, your video says “no stream, tap to retry”... or is it just me? ;)

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Pls try again. I think it’s cause the video literally just uploaded.

[@ChristopheLanglois]

It was just me: now it is working! This device looked promising, but I strongly believe there is a good case for buying a £400 phone (like the iPhone SE 2020) coupled with the Sony ZV-1 to get the best of both worlds... don’t you agree?

[@ChristopheLanglois]

ben's gadget reviews 👌🏻congrats on the 130k subs! 🥳

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Christophe.

[@ChristopheLanglois]

ben's gadget reviews it is well-deserved Ben. I remember when you just had a few thousands subs: you really bring a different take on tech reviews, more hands-on, experience based and with no BS. You focus on user experience which is much more valuable than any super slick, b-rolls packed “reviews” from well-known youtubers focusing on the positive of the devices... 🙌🏻

[@narutokool100]

what up man ben gadget i love watch your video you keep me update on new thing so can you do video about umidigi s5 pro. plz thank you

[@AlTheEngineer]

I like your fair review, the side sense feature can be adjusted in settings, I think if you tinker with it a little bit more, you can get much better results. Even though you don't think this camera is top 1, 2 or even 3, I personally think a pro photographer can indeed make it look like #1. The computational photography result of the pixel and iphone is truly terrible. If you look at any image produced by their A.I. on a large display, you will quickly see many many flaws! For the "average Joe" it doesn't matter I guess, since most of their photos will just live on their small displays on their mobile phones. However, the Xperia 1ii, is intended for the exportation of images, and editing using the Adobe Lightroom work-flow (soon they will support raw format which will crush every other camera phone out there). So, you cannot really compare the stacked A.I. image of the Google pixel to this camera. The Google phone is taking multiple exposures and is using "software stacking" and "merging" to produce that result, you can do that with your Xperia 1ii as well! Just take a few shots with multiple exposures and stack them in Lightroom and you'll get a perfect sky exposure regardless of conditions. A better comparison would have been your A6500 single shot results v.s. the Xperia 1ii single shot results. Comparing stacked augmented A.I. photos to the performance of a single shot exposure is really pointless in my humble opinion. I'm sure you can find a 3rd party app that will do the same thing on the Xperia 1ii's hardware (and probably produce a better result than the Pixel). Additionally, you mentioned the P40 having a bigger sensor, sure, but the 12MP with the Sony sensor (even if it is a bit smaller) means that the sensor can collect more light and therefore it can outperform the P40 with speed and color accuracy in low light conditions.The lesser the mega pixels and the larger the sensor the faster image capture becomes and the better the low-light performance is. This is why Sony stuck with 12MP's! If they did anymore mega pixels given the sensor size, the images will start to be soft and not as sharp!

[@MarkS-tc7rr]

internals are pretty standard? compared to what, a NASA space shuttle

[@bhavesh_kumar96]

He always brings amazing videos ❤

[@dshumz]

Thanks for the review. It helps a lot to compare whether I need to buy Sony or other high-end brands

[@munishmutreja032]

Bro I see all youtuber video Xperia 1II not enjoying but your videos is really awesome video I all time love your any videos

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@blackoctopus5182]

That brust shot you took @ 9:14 was actually on 10fps and not 20fps , choice hi20fps to get the full advantage

[@ecdledvtraining]

looks great but couldn't Sony put sll the different sensors in one line

[@questionthis4417]

If you have a sony a7 or a63xx a65xx camera this phone is the perfect photography add on to the collection as it can help you get those quick time snaps you would otherwise miss if your camera was in your bag