Sony Xperia 1 VI: I Was Wrong!

[@georgechen1124]

If it's your first Sony phone(or return to Sony from other brands), definitely choose Mark 6. If you already have V or VI, stick to it until VII(mark 7) is released. It is rumored that VII ships with revolutionary upgrades to camera system with larger sensor + 2K LTPO display.

[@L3W1S123]

You are aware the 1v and before had a 4k display?

[@phatthesaigonese7947]

1V camera is still limited compared to 1VI. Of course it's not perfect, but it's a worthy upgrade. Imma get it today.

[@vaultboy1419]

@@L3W1S123 It wasn't true 4K and it drained way too much battery. Look at the difference in battery life between 1 V and 5 V. Having 2K with LTPO is the best middle ground for both quality and battery endurance.

[@georgechen1124]

@@L3W1S123 I'm well aware of that. 6 hours average SOT(screen-on-time) of V compared to 15 hours SOT of VI. 4k doesn't make a lot of sense for most of the time. I'd rather bet on performance/less heating/brighter under sun.

[@AOTanoos22]

@@vaultboy1419you cant say the 1 V didnt have true 4k and then say the 1 VI actually has 2k…Yes the 1V didnt have true 4k, but the 1 VI also doesn’t have true 2k. It is literally Full HD on a 19.5:9 aspect, it has 1080p in width.

[@JR-uy2nd]

I was one of the people that was trashing Sony by ditching the 21:9, the aspect ratio makes my xperia 1 II so comfortable to use for such a big phone but because Sony change dimensions in a way that the phone is only 3mm wider it is probably no much worse in terms of comfort, but by the reviews the screen is so much better, because the low resolution the battery is the best in class, the camera was a big bump, and the phone is beautifully industrial, with the texturized sides and back. Unfortunately, Sony doesn't want to sell the phone to people, but that's Sony and they are strange.

[@georgechen1124]

Sony just realized that 21:9 doesn't fit into most ppl's pocket(+battery drainer) and video content always plagued with horrible black edges. 12:9 or 19.5:9 is a perfect balanced option.

[@avenuePad]

I'm glad to hear that you're finding the phone snappy. I've read some comments in Reddit saying they find the Sony UI buggy and laggy. Your feedback lines up more with what I've heard from other people, that the Sony UI is stock Android with light Sony touches. It's quick and snappy, basically.

[@p7272]

Definitely not laggy. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@arzfan08]

I’m more upset by the lack of support in the US than I am about an aspect ratio change. Diminishing competition only hurts the consumer.

[@kaossverige]

Love my Sony Xperia 1 mark VI and it is exactly this that I gifted one to one of my loved ones and got best feedback ever (changed from iPhone 14 Pro Max) 🥰🥰🥰 cannot wait for the pro video camera app or whatever in the next few months and HOPEFULLY blackmagic camera app too!

[@ruirpna]

This time Sony made a nice phone. Battery last forever.

[@p7272]

I knew you were wrong because I stopped buying Sony phones because of the 21:9 ratio. I'm still using my Xperia XZ3 and Xperia XZ2 Premium. I'll be going on my yearly trip in October to my home in Hachioji... I just live in the states. ;-)) I will be getting 2 for me and a few to bring back to sell on eBay. If you want something just let me know. I'll be there for the entire month. 😎😎😎

[@MisterGerdy]

Really happy with the Xperia 1 Mk6. First Xperia in in 11 years having moved to Pixel 4 Pro and then a series of Samsung phones including the Fold 2 and Fold 4. Sick of Samsung issues with the foldout screen and having to return units for inner screen protector replacements. The Xperia is a joy in comparison, nicely in the hand and oh so much lighter. The camera app aint point and shoot - so getting used to that but I'm a Sony Alpha A7XXX user anyways - so very familiar on the Pro settings. Thank you for your review.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Excellent review. Love my Sony. Audio with 3.5mm headphone socket and sd card slot is perfect for me. And battery life is double the pixel 8a. And I love the FPS on the side.

[@stormchaser1971]

One of the major reasons I bought the Sony Xperia XZ Premium in 2017 was for the 4k resolution and at that time, especially, since there wasn't hardly any 4k content available, it turned out to that nearly everything was in 1080p format instead. Regardless, I still officially became a Sony fanboy/fanatic because of that particular device

[@qaishussaini7917]

Thanks for the detailed review, I am tempted to get one!

[@utrian4148]

Sony made the best decisions with this phone. The 4K and 21:9 aspect ratio never were features - they were a real burdon. It's nearly perfect - the only thing that holds me back right now from buying is the high price. But waiting some months will help.

[@tonymarenno9568]

Enjoy your Chicago trip. Their deep dish pizza is definitely not my thing though. Thanks again for mentioning Swappa 🙂

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks bro. I love the deep dish pizza it's my favorite. And you're welcome.

[@tonymarenno9568]

@@TechOdyssey there's just so much meat. Last time on the medium deep dish pepperoni pizza there was a solid 1/4 inch layer of pepperoni. So much that the cheese had nothing to adhere to. New York style all day long 🙂

[@StaszekGacek]

Most Chicagoans don't eat deep dish pizza it is for tourists but all of them eat hot dogs and Italian beef.... Check Italian beef sandwich and Chicago hot dog in Portillo's. Ps I can't wait to see your video about 5G and Sony Xperia 1 IV. I live in Chicago area

[@dannyb.7475]

Congratulations to your son for graduating!! Best of luck on his bright future ahead!!

[@tonyd9223]

Thanks for the great review. I purchased the Xperia 1VI from Amazon, I lucked out and copped the red edition. Can’t wait for it to get here to start enjoying the next gen SONY phones

[@limchingcheang9062]

i really like this phone. been using for a month. the battery life, the speaker are amazing!

[@Joe_Veno]

Really interested in this phone in the states. I also have T-Mobile. Don't know if you know but i hear there are 2 or 3 different international versions. Wondering which version would work best? And what about Wi-Fi calling?

[@mravocadoman2904]

The number 1 question! 💯

[@anthonytech]

Adam I have been watching your content for quite some time Thank you for staying true to your morals and honesty on your channel I appreciate your coverage of so many devices

[@neilmcguinness4422]

It is good to hear someone lavish praise on the Xperia V1. Other channels have been whining on about it's pronounced over exposure issues in auto mode, and it's 'archaic' two 12Mp sensors still in it's camera array. They also blabber on about the long term poor quality of Sony's software, and the overall software integration on the device. All this and worse at a steep steep price. And a lower resolution display with a more 'typical' aspect ratio. What does all this matter though when your device is fresh and new with a pretty macro mode?. Downgrading the display has helped with the battery life also to be fair.

[@TomatenDK]

For the algorithms - lets goooo !! :) Never heard of your channel untill I bought my first Xperia (this new one). Love your honesty - and especially that you admit if you´re wrong. No sugar coating. Big respect. Haha I have the EXACT same feeling when I pick it up - cant fell of im holding it upside down or what. But its a minor thing. Does your phone "rattle" too when you shake it, like something is broken or loose inside ? Doesnt need to be shaken hard. Sony told me its normal - its something with the image image stabilizer motor thingy.....ppl on reddit say have the same rattling experience - so I dont think its an issue. But overall Im really loving the Sony. Coming from Google Pixels (sorry Pixels - I still miss you). Wish you and ur family a good weekend 💪

[@bloodytoad2010]

It's the lens shaking. Put your ears close to the lens and shake. You should hear it very close.

[@TomatenDK]

@@bloodytoad2010 I know. Thats what I said. That I can hear a rattling. But after talking to Sony, and reading some Reddit posts, Im not worried anymore.

[@samkelohmsimang-hs7uo]

Please bring Sony back to South-africa

[@TechOdyssey]

And America

[@p7272]

​@@TechOdyssey should setup a store here and call it SonEx (Sony Export)😅😅😅

[@themarksmanABP]

How good is the sound quality listening to music through the 3.5 jack?

[@TechOdyssey]

Haven't tested it yet. I don't have any headphones anymore.

[@djtardis]

It's significantly better than the jack on my old Samsung S9. Tested it with B&W PX cans both in Bluetooth aptX HD and wired modes. Bluetooth is already v good but wired still sounds better with this phone. Sennheiser earbuds also sounded great, again much nicer than with the S9. Out of curiosity I also tried my Sennheiser HD 650 cans. Since these are high impedance I wasn't expecting much when paired with a phone, but I have to say it was a bit better than expected. Volume was just sufficient so long as you're in a quiet environment and overall made for an enjoyable listen. I'm sure the MIAD01 with its posh balanced headphone output would be better still but that phone is just too much of a compromise in all other areas (albeit it is much cheaper!).

[@themarksmanABP]

@@djtardis great reply, I use the older p7 wireless both wireless and wired. Was thinking of getting a mojo 2 as dac amp or something like cayin Ru7. I stream through Tidal on UAPP bit perfect. Great to know the audio performance is decent from someone who has knowledge on more audiophile gear. Thank you very much mate

[@bloodytoad2010]

I tried WF1000XM5 for both 12V and current 1VI. There is some differences and it caught me by surprise as well, because I thought same bluetooth they should sound same but I was wrong. 1VI sounded better and more volume, given Im using Sony headphones application and using the same equalizer settings. Volume can go louder as well!

[@themarksmanABP]

@@bloodytoad2010 thanks for the insight

[@Scott-DJ]

So lame that Sony's not offering this phone in the States. My biggest issue was the lack of bands which would affect 5G... No n260 or n261... So interesting to see what speed you get on T-Mobile

[@LgnShorty]

I kinda miss the old display. However, I like the new one just about as much as the trade offs of being brighter and having much longer battery life is well worth it. The VI is truly shaping up to be my favorite phone ever. I love your reviews of Sony phones keep them up sir.

[@ensiel4738]

The switch to the typical aspect ratio is what really discouraged me. I don't really mind the switch to 1080p but I loved the 21:9 aspect ratio of the previous one and it made it easier to hold with one hand despite being a large phone. I just hate how phones are getting wider and feeling like a brick.

[@jb8von]

Question: how do you get 5G working on this phone in the U.S.?

[@siewhoongng6904]

Do you have a issue of 2x zoom? I realized some weird color dots sticking at the middle screen, after I take the photo it still there...

[@MJ-85]

Hi! Another great video! I have the pixel 9 pro (smaller version) BUT I am tempted with the Xperia 1 VI. Bar the headphone jack, One big attraction is the battery life. I don't take massive amounts of photos, nor am I a camera enthusiast. But Sony always seems more premium to me. Would you recommend the swap or would you say Pixel 9 pro is overall worth keeping?

[@josephseman5333]

I also have the Galaxy S24U which has all the necessary bands for use in the USA...thus the "U" version. I really like Sony phones and I feel that the new screen size/ratio...Blah, Blah, Blah will be just fine and surely contributes to a cooler longer lasting battery. I couldn't care less about the cameras since nearly ALL phones in the last few years take more than adequate photos for 99% of the population especially when viewing them on a 6" screen. My biggest concern is the cell signal bands. I don't even care about 5G as compared to 4G because in day-to-day use for the average person it makes no discernible difference. What does make a difference is whether or not you can even get a signal at all. Sure, sitting in my house in the midst of any larger city you will probably have no issues. However, if you travel in your car across the country in nearly any direction, once you go a few miles outside the city you may have a very bad, or no signal at all! This is unacceptable...PERIOD! I really wish that Sony would get their poop-in-a-group and make one for the USA! I read on a site how to enable the 5G in this phone but here again I am not convinced of its ability to hold a signal once you head for the hills - so to speak. I look forward to any and all evidence that it will, or will not work here in the USA outside of the city limits. I also like your videos...keep it up!

[@EdoHDpro]

You should start a blog website

[@allenlea8310]

Your writing style is fantastic; conversational, witty, and chock-full of inertia. If this is not already your profession, I encourage you to pursue it with all possible vigor.

[@stevenichols5708]

I have have AT&T. Will the VI work with the 5 G bands? I also have Verizon GSM. What do you think?

[@drmoynihan]

I live in the USA and was very interested in Sony's new phone, until they said that they are not going to service it in the USA. Today, I was talking with a friend who has his phone service via GOOGLE. He has been telling me how good Google is when traveling internationally. He said that Google uses T-Mobile network, so if the Xperia 1 VI works with T-Mobile, maybe you can get it to work with Google. Have you or anyone else had experience using Xperia 1 VI on the Google Network?

[@drmoynihan]

I ordered a Sony Xperia 1 VI and then signed up with Google Fi last night. I will try this out and see if I can make it work. If not - I will send it back for a refund. And I will let you know the results of this trial. P.S. So far, the trial of the Motorola Stylus 5g 2024 has turned out with some positives, but too many negatives, so I keep turning back to my trusty, but tired, Samsung s10.

[@davidroberts5832]

I love watching your videos. What is the point and shoot like on the camera? Would you say it's better than Samsung and iPhone?

[@NLMusique]

Great video. Does the phone work with T-Mobile?

[@travismayes23]

Love your video. got a question. how good is the camera compared to Google pixel 8 pro an the software updates?

[@shatan2]

I want to know to.?

[@Brammen007]

Great review! Could you please share how to enable 5g? I plan on buying this phone for Canada/USA use.

[@josephseman5333]

call this dial code, you could copy and paste into the dialer: *#***#4636**#*#* Toggle DSDS off, wait a few seconds, toggle it back on. 5. Change '5G/LTE/WCMA/GCMA' to just '5G/LTE' and bam, you got 5G! One person says that after you turn off DSDS they just rebooted and they had 5G. Try both methods and report back!

[@josephseman5333]

No disrespect to ANYONE especially the owner of this video! I have the 512GB version in hand. Purchased from Amazon and shipped from Florida. The "hack" to turn on 5G works! I have the Galaxy S24U running the same LTE Discovery app and they are both using the same bands. Sometimes B2, and sometimes B66. 5G NR NSA Active Connections (2) So it appears (to me) as someone who is not an expert in cell bands that when in my home location just North of Houston that I will get a signal as good on the 1 mark 6 as I do with the S24U. HOWEVER, unless someone can develop a sure-fire way to turn on N71 I am not sure how good the signal will be once you travel outside the city for several miles! YMMV One more piece of information is that if you turn on the refresh rate monitor in developer mode the screen drops to 15 EVEN if you select 60 as the highest refresh rate. Changing the refresh rate to 120 the screen still drops to 15. So it appears from the built in monitor that choosing 60 does NOT mean always 60! I also experience a very slight lag/hesitation...call it whatever you want when using 120. On 60 it seems there's no lag at all. Minor bug.

[@alskc123]

From my experience with xperia 1V and refresh rate, I could set it it to 120hz but it would only ramp up to 120hz when I was playing a game that supported 120hz. So your set refresh rate will only "activate" when your content supports it.

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

I have had the device for three weeks and it is simply awesome. I find it much better than the 1v

[@josephseman5333]

Eagerly awaiting your update on the 5G! I also noticed that you are located in Houston? I am in Spring just north of Houston.

[@somedude....]

Camera button, it's the case you have for sure. I've used mine without and with a case and can always find that button.

[@UKRedSnow]

Shame about the old 12mp sensors on the Tele/wide lenses :-/

[@abdurrahmanaslam00]

Hi there I went from iPhone to Samsung galaxy fold 4 to Sony Xperia 1 vi and as a iPhone uiim glad I went witg the Sony Xperia 1 vi the battery)asts from 8:39 an till midnight and still has 48 percent left. I'm badly disabled and can't move except for my right hand .I'm a heavy user . I need a phone to. Last a)l day till midnight , I even even thought about getting 2 phones a iPhone and a Samsung in glad I didn't .Im only buying Sony Xperia from now . this Sony Xperia 1 vi is a beast and the best phone I've ever used

[@funtimeworker2501]

So how was the 5g? Does it work?

[@theronwolf3296]

4K in a phone is probably overkill (good in theory, but...) because I don't believe most peoples' eyes can resolve that on a small screen.

[@MarkJoel1960]

How is it for actual calls? I'm weird in that I still use my phone for... um... phone calls. And the Mark V dropped calls like mad. It also seemed to have sketchy Bluetooth connectivity... so i ended up sending it back. But I am hoping these are fixed now. What do yo think?

[@jmaxim917]

I've had the Mark V on Verizon since November and have experienced not a single dropped call.

[@Tubeflux]

Hello, I got mine last Monday, so six days ago. I’ve been experimenting with it. It’s really cool. I am a Sony Alpha camera user too so, this one was a natural choice. But, moreover, the technical specs convinced me. And I prefer this to any made in China phone. That means, any Chinese brand.

[@Tubeflux]

Furthermore, it’s quick CPU and GPU units provide excellent gaming performance, as they say. So, it’s not only an excellent camera phone but it’s at the same level or even higher of gaming phones.

[@Tubeflux]

I got mine out of Germany while being, myself, actually in Sicily, Italy.

[@NetvoTV]

Currently I'm deciding between iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro and Xperia 1 VI, I learned that it is about compromise, I will plan to get myself Nikon Zf with 28-400mm f4-8 lens and want a waterproof phone to shoot Ultra wide, standard and macro, Xperia 1 VI has 2X macro on the tele but I prefer iOS, 15 Pro have 77mm tele, 16 Pro will have 120mm tele which means the 77mm range will be less quality but not sure iPhone 16 will have macro or not, what do you think?

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

So I got the Xperia 1 V back in November 2023 (I wasnt liking the S23 Ultra, my wife use it now) and been loving it. But how is the Xperia VI compared to Xperia V, like Camera, Speakers, termal throttling and battery? Also do you think the 3 year OS update will back track to the V or just stays with the VI?

[@chateauluouxmont]

It must be the Snapdragon 8 gen 3 that the 1vi earns its worth over 1v. Upon running Wipeout 2048 on Vita3k, the 1v can't handle it. It may be that the 1vi can run Vita3k Wipeout 2048. However, it seems news already has started for Snapdragon 8 gen 4 - perhaps ready for a future 1vii US release.

[@josephseman5333]

I get the feeling, that for reasons beyond comprehension, Sony is NOT going to be making phones for the USA anymore. Sad!

[@Jay_2phones]

I still would like you to talk about the Xperia working here in the us. There are some limitations but would really like it if you can cover it. Verizon is saying it’s not compatible.

[@joegonsalves8312]

Just bought the phone recently and its being delivered today! so excited! is that 5G code working out and could you share it?

[@bloodytoad2010]

Go to his review video of this phone under comments section he pinned it.

[@RebirthingBruce]

Quick question. I bought a Japan version of this phone, and it wouldn't let me use Google Wallet through the shortcut from the pull-down menu, and I'm unable to add the wallet shortcut to the lock screen. Did you have this issue? Were you able to fix it if you did? Thank you!

[@awesomeguy9115]

I am so happy to see Sony grow 😍 one-day I will be able to buy their latest flagships inshallah currently I am using the experia 5

[@Involvement82]

You’re so dramatic 😂

[@royhesselink-rh7ce]

Is this XPERIA 1 VI the solution to change my camera and camcorder for my holiday? What is your advice?

[@jasonbaker5430]

To be honest, I cant really see a difference in 1080 and 1440 unless it's a screen the size of a computer monitor or something like that, but that could be my eyesight

[@jc7654]

I have this new Xperia VI and what I've recently done is with the battery 🔋 I've put it into a Max charge of 80% and because of it being so good with battery life it's still working out fine for my usage. It's got a few different battery set-up available and the forced limit has a 90% as well as the 80% I'm using. Just wanted to let everyone know that it's got this feature

[@drmoynihan]

I just bought a Motorola Stylus 5g 2024 because it still has the expandable memory and headphone jack - and it works on AT&T. It isn't a flagship, by any means, but I a stubbornly sticking with what I love about my Samsung s10 (just got the battery replaced/OEM). I am still hoping by the end of the year that this Sony Xperia 1 VI will work on AT&T. Any chance of this?

[@CitizenEldar]

After whole two weeks with it, I can confidently say: 1080 screen is not an issue. It looks great

[@pauljohnson2478]

It was probably only a minority of Xperia users who properly benefitted from the 3840p full display resolution height by enabling it to be constant via ADB. I did it with my XZ Premium and now Xperia 1. I miss the 2160p even compared to 1644p, but the screen was also physically wider on the XZ Premium. It takes a very sharp eye to spot the difference between the different rendering modes but to my eye it was obvious and confirmable with screenshots, and the battery impact has been unnoticeable. The main difference is every thumbnail or small text is far clearer, so you can see all of the info all the time. The Album app was one of few that enables 3840p due to the thumbnail advantage, but I also noticed the difference in the whole screen UI (taskbar etc.). 7 years later I have to upgrade my Xperia 1 for VoLTE by the end of August. The 1 VI would have been an incredible instant buy for me if they could have made it 2160p again, otherwise the screen brightness and camera upgrades over the 1 V seem nice, but I'm leaning to just going for that or even a Samsung. The 1080p would be perfectly suitable but the Moto G84 is 1/6th the price and half the features, I've already had one DPI drop from XZ Premium to Xperia 1 and not that interested in doing it again. I want to *upgrade*. But fair enough, I run 27" 4k 100% scaled monitors at work and nearly everyone complains when they look at it. Where are the phones for the eagle eyed tach enthusiasts these days? Or where are the feature rich phones other than this? Such a crap time to be forced to "upgrade".

[@TechOdyssey]

I agree

[@KriTaKriTaKriTa]

Hi! I changed my galaxy s24 ultra to Sony Xperia 1 VI because I'm used to the quality, and unfortunately the galaxy s24 ultra still doesn't offer quality but only quantity over and over again. The Xperia 1 VI offers quality, although the Xperia screen should be a little better than just HDR+, it is compensated by a very long battery life, a pretty good camera with its natural color gamut, a very fast phone, and the Xperia doesn't even have the upgrades that have been done on the s24 ultra and every update made the s24 ultra camera worse and worse and more! This is my description, knowledge and experience at this time and it doesn't have to be suitable for others! Thank you!

[@a1000island]

​@@Gauss00eobviously this person doesn't care to keep phones that long as they traded in a phone that isn't even 6 months old We all are not in the same boat

[@malekinception]

That's called buyers bias. A slim minority thinks Sony offers any advantages over other brands. The general consumer isn't eating up Sony's claims of professional photography.

[@anonymousl6300]

​@@Gauss00e3 years os upgrade and 4 years security updates

[@kaiser.watanabe]

​@@anonymousl6300 that's good enough for me, my upgrade cycle is 3,4 years anyway (3.5mm jack, microSD slot and full stage front facing stereo speakers are the main selling point for me, the camera is decent and met my needs already, i don't want artificial processing in my photos, look like the scenery in that photo doesn't exist irl at all😂)

[@amany5383]

Why are you laying

[@luziferhell5768]

I use the 1 VI since 2 weeks now and I am very impressed with the battery life the performance. The Heat management. And I prefer this wider screen. Personally. I've used the 1 V Last year and my only complain was the battery life and heat management. And the telephoto lens. Now looks like Sony cleared most of the complains. From the S24 ultra I was coming and now I am using the 1 VI as my daily driver. And the Samsung as my second device. Nice video 🎉👍👍💯

[@DonguriGaming]

The screen with stock android feels like a phone from 10 years ago compared to any other flagship with excellent display.

[@p7272]

In Japan now (Hachioji), did you know there's a 16GB ram version? 😮😮😮 I'll be going to SONY HQ next week and I may be getting it and returning my 12GB version.

[@muhammid99]

Wow nice job my friend

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you 👍

[@svnbit8408]

​@@TechOdysseywould you call your variant the global one then it does have 5G?

[@NetvoTV]

They lower the resolution is ok but only if their PWM is high too but it's not, wish it is but still is ok

[@lefterisangelakis9574]

This model does not shoot 25fps. Why did they remove this? All previous models have this option and nobody comments that. It 's a phone made for photo/video-professionals. This model is not for America but they sell it in EU and we need 25fps here that we have 50Hz electricity. 24fps and 30fps is super flickering everywhere and our editing timeline is always 25fps. What do you suggest? Do you know other phones with a good video camera with 25fps? - except iphone and older Xperia models ( not enough future updates )...

[@rvermausa]

Does it have a desktop mode similar to Samsung DEX?

[@TechOdyssey]

It does not. Sorry

[@bernardcaillouet5565]

I will buy an international version if I know that it will work with AT&T.

[@tareqyounis6472]

I have the ec72 variant on att and it works on 4g lte no 5g, but he did say in the video that he got 5g to work so I'll wait for his next video to show us how. Everything else works fine on it, you will get a message saying that the phone isn't compatible but that was 7 days ago and it's working perfectly fine.

[@travismayes23]

I was a software updates fast or is it like every other manufacturer that has Snapdragon slow slow slow?

[@edgon1204]

I'm tired of Samsung and Apple I feel like companies are leaving the US market and Sony is next 😒

[@TechOdyssey]

I love my Sony Xperia 1 VI

[@drakegao1]

What model are you using? And how is the signal? 4g/5g. I heard from Japan sellers that Xperia 1 vi sim free model is out. Do you think we can use it in the US. Thanks.

[@TechOdyssey]

In believe I have the Taiwan model and I was able to get into the system settings and enable 5G on TMO. Signal seems to be ok but that’s not a guarantee for your area.

[@VioletClaw816]

the system has settings to enable 5g? I remember reddit users said that they have to dial the code to get to the service to enable the 5g. You don't need to do that? I am using T-MOBILE as well.

[@NetvoTV]

If they switch to quad hd plus, they still need to process the content to that resolution, if it's full hd then native full hd content can be displayed directly on the screen without process hence save more battery life that way, I think, right?

[@pastichiorocker]

If Xperia V and VI are such great phones, then why's nobody buying them? Sony even left the US market because of bad sales.

[@zsoltszlgy6189]

Nice video again, thanks for the content. Good to hear the screen is bright and ok in sunlight as well. 😊 I would have a few questions if you could answer thank you so so much. Does it have double tap wake up? And double tap screen lock? I had previous xperia phones and those vibrating weren't too strong is it strong enough compared to other phones like Samsung? What do you think? And just one more question. About the flashlight.. Do you think it's bright enough (my sister had s8 and s23 fe and it's flashlight much brighter.. Than eg. Xz premium..) you think now it's better?

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video. 1. It doesn’t have tap to wake/sleep. It has something weird for double tap to see lock screen but it’s not he normal tap to wake and it doesn’t put the screen back to sleep. 2. I think the vibration is better especially for the typing haptics. It’s good. 3. The flashlight is finally better. It sucked so badly the past few phones. It’s finally normal and decent this time. Hope all of this helps.

[@josephseman5333]

@@TechOdyssey Want double tap?????? Nova Prime - everything you could want or not want!

[@zsoltszlgy6189]

​@@TechOdyssey yeah, thank you for all of the information, I'm currently waiting for 5 VI, curious about 5 series.. Maybe 5 VII.. But that's so far away.. So if it won't come, maybe I'll have this 😅

[@EddiePReacts]

Sony phones are typically great. I stopped buying them once the prices got a bit insane. Its interesting they arent dominant in the space when they were frontrunners with a lot of tech that's been normalized across the board. I loved my XZ Premium back in like 2017

[@amany5383]

Sony have trash Os integration 😢

[@corditeshade]

Mine has frozen, resprung several times and lagged. I really hope that a software update will sort it as this is a lovely phone. Having it reset mid phonecall is super annoying

[@josephseman5333]

Did you do a "clean" install of all your apps...or....did you allow a recent back restore onto the phone? I know it is a PIA to setup a new phone from scratch but when strange stuff happens on a new build that was restored it can be nearly impossible to remedy the situation without a factory reset. So might as well bite the bullet and start fresh in the first place. As a side note...Microsoft is very good at doing in place upgrades of their server OS. However, allowing such a thing to take place is grounds for immediate dismissal! Always do a clean install on these necessary tools! YMMV

[@corditeshade]

@@josephseman5333 I transferred all data and apps from my old Samsung so it may be that. I will try a full reset 😊

[@josephseman5333]

@@corditeshade I cannot say for positive but that sounds exactly like the issue. It really depends on the number and type of apps you restore from backup. I have allowed backups to restore and had good success but I only use the most basic or standard apps in general. All that being said I have the Xperia 1 VI for a few days now and zero issues. I set it up from scratch. The battery life is beyond insane! No other phone I have ever had has even come close to this one in battery endurance! Truly phenomenal!

[@corditeshade]

@@josephseman5333 that is one thing I can concur, I even forget that I need to charge it which makes a lovely change

[@АфанасийДуков]

Если сравнивать с Марк 5 ,есть ли разница при просмотре 4к роликов в Ютубе !??

[@RONIE-dr9hg]

What a perfect phone, holy smokes. 😮❤

[@calangel]

Yeah, you can get 5G working, especially if you have at&t or Verizon. So as far as data DL/UL, I had an S20 FE with T-Mobile's bands, and I get better signals and speeds with the 1 VI. I work far inside of a thick concrete building and I get signals no problems. On T-Mobile network, in central FL.

[@blackboxmobile7106]

Hope Volte works well for you.

[@Epicmango7]

I wanted it but I'm not gonna bother if I can't use it in the US

[@josephseman5333]

What makes you think you cannot use it in the US? Upon doing some research and reading the comments of several who do live in the US and already have the phone they all have positive reviews of the cell signal strength. It all depends on where you live...city or middle of nowhere. Which carrier are you using? If it's T-Mobile or one of the several MVNO's that use T-Mobile towers you will be OK. Do you travel long distances out into the boondocks where N71 will be more useful, or do you travel more within the city limits where the provided signal bands will be sufficient?

[@adabartor]

Will be Xperia 10 VI rewiev???

[@cameronbrown8712]

Mine that just showed up apparently doesn't support esim but hilariously does work with my second sim which is Verizon, my primary sim is T-Mobile

[@mushussocialmadnesss1613]

Yours works with Verizon? In the US?

[@rj40harding]

I genuinely appreciate your content. I can't understand why you won't upgrade your microphone - I just can't hear you..... I am sorry to say I am leaving my subscription. It probably won't matter, since you have a ton of subscribers. I wish you well take care...

[@TechOdyssey]

I did upgrade my microphone. I’m recording in a hotel in Chicago. I just spent $400 on a new microphone to try and improve the audio quality, not that you care. It sounds great on my laptop when I play it back. Feel free to leave if you’re so petty and entitled. Maybe you should have asked before you assumed.

[@p7272]

Got my 1 VI and it doesn't work on Ting 5G nor LTE. 😢😢😢 I'll try Mint when I get back from vacation and will test while in Japan.🤔🤔🤔

[@TechOdyssey]

Should work with mint. Works with T-Mobile for me.

[@p7272]

@@TechOdyssey Ting is also on T-mobile. 🤔

[@p7272]

Let me check Mint before I leave. 😁

[@p7272]

YES!!! Just checked compatibility and it's FOXTASTIC WITH MINT!!! Will get on the phone with them tomorrow.

[@eriktred]

I wish it was being supported by US carriers.

[@rockedz2459]

Do you think it is worth upgrading from xperia 1 V to Vi?my 1 v is 8 months old now..

[@FlorianR98]

No, not really.. I love my VI but V is still a great phone

[@Ruphus7]

I bought a s24 ultra because the Sony wasn't released in the US. Im on Verizon and they gave me a $800 for my 1 mark ll. My better cell signal alone is a win moving over to the Samsung.

[@JIJPainting]

很可惜那个耳机不是原装MH410C

[@ladyblabla3611]

what a weird reactions here. Is the new cheaper sony xperia 10 vi also good? it still have the small form factor i see

[@TechOdyssey]

Weird how?

[@ladyblabla3611]

@@TechOdyssey the first reactions i see AI bots that talk all nonsens. (on pc webrowser youtube)

[@eclecticaro]

I will (probably) never buy a Sony phone let alone any other product. I've had nothing but trouble with their products. My Experia phone was losing network coverage and finally was the only phone I've ever had to have it's screen failed. My Sony action cameras were made with poor quality plastic and developed cracks, TV failed, Sony Vaio laptop had constant overheating issues.. and I could list few more ..BUT the worst thing is that in each case Sony customer service was shocking to non existent. They really couldn't care less about their customers. I don't know why YT recommended this video to me lol. I am guessing to have me share my experience 😂

[@pastichiorocker]

The radio reception in Xperia's is very poor compared to the competition. I own a Xperia 5 III and a Samsung A52 (for work). In my 5 III I get 1 bar 4G reception, but when I put my sim card in the A52 I suddenly have 3 bars.

[@josephseman5333]

@@pastichiorocker Remember that signal bars can be manipulated by the OEM to whatever they want you to see. The only way to really know for sure is to measure your signal strength. The phone itself can provide this information or you can get a 3rd party app to see where you stand. Lower numbers are better and do not always correspond to the number of bars. YMMV

[@mohammadsaid8078]

So we can say that everything is amazing even with 1080p screen and the only disadvantage is hand grip became a bit uncomfortable like older versions which came with 21:9

[@NicholasJeffery]

I'm interested to hear your experience with the phone's cooling capabilities, specifically using the camera for long periods taking photos and videos, and gaming for hours on the Xperia 1VI

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. If you like pizza while you're there, try edwardos pizza or gendonos. I think that's how it's spelled. And get the deep dish stuffed pan pizza. It's so deilish 😋

[@namelesssnitchy]

I miss the 21/9 ratio 100%. It is so useful when doing splitscreen. They still used it with the 10 series. I think they made the change in ratio maybe too because of that optical telezoom optics need the space (i dont know, could be). The 4k gone i dont mind that much tbh. I think battery life is also more important. I hope they will make a new 5 series with a dedicated zoom lens and with the 21/9 . But lets see

[@namelesssnitchy]

Not only that. The besszels become even bigger with that screen ratio in comparison. So that sucks

[@Saliya00]

S24 ultra vs sony 1 vi ? 🤔

[@josephseman5333]

If you're concern is cell signal the S24U will be much better when you travel outside of the city. Unless there's a method to activate the necessary cell bands that we use here in the USA.

[@frafrafolha]

Hi, love the channel. I own a Sony Xperia I III, but I live in Brazil, where Sony phones are nol sold (got mine in the US). That means 5G does not work on my phone. You mentioned thre’s a workaround to make 5G work? If so, please let us know. Greetings from Brazil!

[@bloodytoad2010]

Try reset your sim card APN.

[@frafrafolha]

@@bloodytoad2010 i tried, didn’t work…

[@bloodytoad2010]

@@frafrafolha read on other people reply. The creator himself replied to a chat on what to disable and enable.

[@Trubyd44]

Will it work with Verizon?

[@TechOdyssey]

Unsure. I don't have Verizon

[@cristisun184]

So what is the defining feature or features of this device?Battery life?That is really it for 1400 euro?Sony is known for audio, video, sound and gaming and the only feature I can find is the packed audio codec and software audio app because the new "improved" jack haven't impressed anybody since no one is talking about it so it seems it is just a marketing trick as in the past.Sony is a good super expensive device without not to many features to make it stand out from the crowd.I want Sony to succeed but it smeels like LG and HTC and the sales speak.

[@TechOdyssey]

You clearly don't know much about this phone

[@cristisun184]

@@TechOdyssey I didn't said that I know since I used question marks.So what is special about this phone to land in this price range?You have the experience at your finger tips.

[@bloodytoad2010]

Telemacro. Better reception. Sunlight Vision. Better louder speakers. Better AI ergonomics tracking. 30FPS till 200 shots.

[@cristisun184]

Thank you for the answer.As I written in my first comment I really tried to find some logic in Sony's pricing and I couldn't(since the Xperia mark 1).Sony doesn't have the market share of Samsung and apple not even some Chinese brands.Also Samsung and Apple has 3 options each, where the plus is the sweet spot and the ultra is the top dog.Sony is trying to sell their "plus" at Ultra Price.Don't get me wrong I like many of the features of the Sony mark VI but the price is wrong.With that I said even with this with this price if it had a quad DAC (I used the jack with the mark v and it was average), or a 2k switch I would've pay the money because otherwise a Samsung s24 plus with 512gb with 6.7 inch, 2k screen and much better support is in the same price or even lower.This is why I asked what makes this phone so good for the money since the others have their own features.I say all of this because I already lost some brands that I liked in the past like Nokia, LG and HTC and I really want Sony to succeed since Xperia 1 there is not much movement in the market.

[@Dk-qf8dd]

Wish they had a US version or an Int’l version that worked 5G in the US.

[@LgnShorty]

I am currently using the 1VI in the USA on T-Mobile in 5G. it works here.

[@simi9222]

​@@LgnShortyHK or Taiwan version?

[@FSFugi]

Same using it on T-Mobile and 5G in California. Got it from Germany.

[@luc7976]

​​@@LgnShortywhich intl model did you buy? Is it the XQ-EC72 I assume? I thought 71 is missing which is most common for T-Mobile but maybe specs aren't accurate.

[@Anthony3187]

@@luc7976 If you live in the midwest Band 71 on LTE and Band 71 on 5G are both used very heavily in rural areas on T-Mobile. I'm in Missouri so this is why I'm passing on the VI for now. I sure wish they would have released a US Version with B71 and N71 bands!😢

[@RockChampEnglish]

the longer screeen ratio is one of the major reasons I use xperia....so.... it's a big no to me.... coz.... the longer ratio makes me able to read things easier.... and It is the only big difference to other phones.

[@josephaquino3095]

What was your last Xperia?