Sony Xperia 1 VI - ONE MONTH LATER!

In my Sony Xperia 1 VI review, I reveal my thoughts on Sony’s latest flagship smartphone. Does it live up to its price? Can it really compete with the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? And what’s the camera really like? Let’s find out!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Specs
02:12 - Design
05:49 - Camera
08:57 - Conclusion

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Are you a Sony Person?

[@MikesVegas]

I love Sony, but dang, their phones are pricey 😬

[@DamianNocun]

I really tried to justify decision and keep Mark VI however after more than a week with the phone decided to choose S24 Ultra instead. Here are my cons/pros (i know it is long, but maybe it will help someone to decide :) : Xperia Audio: more bass, less spacious, Battery: very good performance, great standby results, drop during the night only 1% Indoor photos (gray conditions): less noise, more sharp outcome. White balance rather cool, whole shoot is sharp, better macro capabilities. Indoor photos (dark conditions): much less noise, much sharer outcome, better highlights management Video overall: lack of sharpness, Xperia 1 V recorded much clearer video over VideoPro app. Video Zoom: soft, lack of saturation, stabilization could be much better Video night: needs software improvement, too shaky stabilization, lots of noise. Additional features: Memory card slot, 3.5mm audio port, Extra: less premium feeling while holding it in hand, but is much more comfortable due to size and weight S24U Audio: much more specious sound, with slightly less bass. Battery: great battery performance after updates, average standby, drop during the night by 3% Indoor photos (gray conditions): more noise, sharpness present in the center of the shot, little green tint, more warm white balance Indoor photos (dark conditions): much more noise, photo is sharp in the center, worse highlights management Video overall: much sharper, with higher dynamic range. Little bit more saturated, Video Zoom: clearer picture, sharper, very good stabilization, saturation is just on the good level, Video night: lack of lens flares, sharpness is OK, sometimes appearing magenta/green tint. Additional features: S-Pen, DeX, Antireflecting display coating, Extra: premium feeling while holding in the hand, little bit less comfortable however with bigger screen. Verdict: I decided to stay with S24U. This is more complex phone as a whole package (we should remember that phone is not only about camera). System navigation is smooth and phone has much more features which justify price more than in Xperia case. Sony still needs few software updates to fix some issues, for instance there is a weird lag which appears while phone changing panel refresh rate. Video has a lot to improve, there is a lot of sharpening applied to photos in auto mode.

[@FlorianR98]

YES!

[@muradzulfiqarkhanzada4395]

Yes I own an Xperia 1 mark 3 since 2021 and this is my next phone.

[@RagingBad]

Used to

[@limchingcheang9062]

Bro, u forgot to mention the speaker performance which is very good too.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Well, there you go - you've done it for me.

[@briannhinton]

@@MarkEllisReviews😂

[@niphanif]

Install flat equalizer and Poweramp equalizer. modify EQ it would get even better(works for all android)

[@RONIE-dr9hg]

Headphone jack always got me, Sony welcome back baby. ❤😊

[@michaelnielsen9685]

Sony phones are so underestimated. Sony Xperia 1 VI is a fantastic device. It's a Sony...

[@sayjae40]

actually they dont come with all those fancy name and automated stuff they keep things manual on tech side so tthat we kniw how things area done .

[@fairygodbrother]

They aren't underestimated at all. I've owned my 1iv for nearly 2 years and it performs worse than just about all my other Sony devices in terms of what it is supposed to do. The overheating is terrible

[@michaelnielsen9685]

Disagree strongly. Just switched my Sony Xperia 1 IV for a VI. Until my new VI, the former one, was my best phone ever, which includes a series of Sony devices, but also iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and Nokia. Overheating was a minor issue, but is now fixed in Xperia 1 VI...

[@AkerfeldtTveitan-yi4xm]

@michaelnielsen9685 The Xperia I V also has fantastic thermal management

[@7266355]

What fabulous background lighting

[@Sabundy]

I love Sony gear, and Sony Xperia phones are criminally underrated and unknown. I do wish Sony would put more effort into marketing them, and making them available in more countries

[@MikesVegas]

The Japanese know how to make a lot of things GREAT ! Especially, their Phones. 😎👍

[@bichonfrisenewtonhitchkock4349]

Obviously Japan = U.S.A

[@moriel01]

@@bichonfrisenewtonhitchkock4349 *_Japan > China_*

[@ariacurran8330]

I've never had any problems with Sony devices. Absolutely stellar quality. Can't say the same with their competitors

[@RoadVlog]

I had some issues with software on my 1mkIII, but overall I'm very happy with this phone. Wasn't happy about front camera performance too but I don't use it often. Sony is really a phone for specific group of people. I'm kinda sad that they ditched 21:9 aspect ratio which makes their phones so great to hold in hand but well. They need to sell their phones in the end. Preordered 1mkVI and it's waiting for me at home. Can't wait to get it to my hands!

[@deadmansfire]

They have problems with the fingerprint sensors. And the software support is poor. Also they have poor reception

[@rmh032]

I used to buy Sony phones exclusively until I had 2 in a row where the build quality was shocking. Power and volume buttons failing. To be fair that was years ago. I'm interested in this phone but it's so bloody expensive

[@Florian00]

I only had a problem where the motherboard gave in after a year on my 10 ii which was repaired under warranty and I currently have a problem with the WF-1000XM4 where the left one keeps dying after only 30 minutes but I've been using my Xperia XZ1 from 2018 up untill now so maybe it is time for an upgrade

[@RoadVlog]

@@Florian00 I had the same problem with WF-1000xm4 but with right one. Send it to service and they refunded me so I bought xm5 and as for now they'reperfect.

[@rockedz2459]

You forgot the long battery life better than any smart phone today😊

[@jeeves6661]

Had it for a month too, the most impressive feature for me is it's battery life, first phone I have had in 10 years that really manages to get 2 full days of medium to heavy usage.. have been waiting for this for what seems like forever

[@user-nt5kg9dh7k]

Same for me, only I've been waiting for a camera flagship phone to sustain shooting for one single day. I just don't get why it took so long.

[@bloodytoad2010]

Welcome to Sony people 😊😊😊

[@alaneddy4575]

It has up to 1.75 TB, not 1.5 (sd+built in storage) and it the 1 V had 3 camera apps not 2. Photo Pro, Video Pro and Cinematography Pro, all of which mirrored the menu systems of Sony's Alpha (A1, A7S3), Cinema Pro (FX 3,6,9) Cine Alta cameras like the Venice which can only be rented not bought, (as it costs a s much as a house). The greatest thing about these apps was by learning them you then knew how to use all of Sony's cameras right to the very top.

[@Tamang2-c8x]

I love Sony

[@CosticaKristianDiVogli]

I'm a DJ and for example I can connect my Sennheiser HD 25 SP ••• I need the jack •••

[@wamisoltanov1685]

You forget Night Side, Manual Controls, Real Time Battery Results and Some Raw examples, overall great job thanks

[@bloodytoad2010]

SUNLIGHT VISION TOO

[@MarkEllisReviews]

There are so many reviews out there that have covered this stuff, mate ;) Thanks for the kind words, though.

[@icekacangfactory]

Give me a Samsung and Sony..i will definitely choose these Sony..😊

[@tresphordmalumbe2826]

Why can you choose sony

[@lornjohnson3039]

I was sold on this before but now I am completely sold 😊. Upgrading from a 1MK2

[@Sabundy]

Same here

[@ekabirkhan]

I subscribed you today for a nice honesty video... ❤️ XPERIA 1 VI

[@thehaqq3540]

I used to be a Sony user… 10 years ago when they released the Xperia Z3. But they have left the US market. Let me just say that even before they left, it felt like they left. Anyway it’s nice to see they’re still not afraid to take risks and to cram features into a smartphone

[@user-my5gj4me6q]

Still have the stereo vibration system? Miss my XZ3, since I switched to a Samsung it doesn't have stereo sound and vibration during the beats. Think they purposely slowed it down and won't send pictures anymore. Does the video recording still have slo mo? Neat even it just does it a few seconds.

[@GadgetLooL]

Xperia 1 ,,,🥰🥰🥰

[@ataurrong1333]

Love for Xperia 1vi

[@shamsiahishak427]

Saving money right now. Hope to buy it as soon as possible. It just enter Malaysia 's market a few days ago. However, it is still long way for me, coz, it is really expensive.

[@reyskidude]

coming from the 1 mark III, this had been a very well spent upgrade in every way... plus, like the III which came with XM4 buds, this VI came with XM5 buds free

[@odin5188]

I have a One mark III too since 2021. Works perfectly. How's the screen comparison? I don't like the fact it doesn't have a notification light anymore Have you seen the HTC U24. It has everything the Sony has but £500 🤔

[@reyskidude]

@@odin5188 screen is fine to me, i don't feel its a downgrade, the text doesn't get too small which is what i need at my age 😆, and the 4K on the III is a bit of an overkill for phone stuff anyway... notification, i get rhem on my wrist with a Garmin so the light wasn't much of a factor... you'll appreciate most ack of overheating, the way better battery life

[@reyskidude]

@@odin5188 screen's fine and bright, actually more to my liking, as the previous 4K screen tended to make texts smaller and its not what i need at my age... notifications buzz to my wrist via Garmin so the notification light is a non-factor... you will appreciate the lack of overheating, way better battery life

[@albaperez1637]

I want one ❤

[@derreander]

in 1 ore 2 month i am going to get my hands of one xperia 1 vi :D

[@super.spartan]

Does the front facing camera have portrait video to give bokeh while filming yourself

[@christinanielsen6426]

Do you know how to change the camera settings to not mirror the frontcamera? :)

[@alkeryn1700]

i just wish they used their best sensor on all lenses. still, a very good phone. and one of the only flagship with a headphone jack and microsd slot so that's why i went with it, the rest is just extras.

[@DannyMexen9]

Bit too pricey for me but I quite like it.

[@LukasGrounds]

💯 Sony fan. My 1V is doing the job so I'll wait for the VII but damn that battery and macro lens is amazing!

[@AkerfeldtTveitan-yi4xm]

"Doing the job" doesn't do this fantastic phone justice

[@LukasGrounds]

True! Perhaps, Getting the job done. A very high end job 😉

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

I have it and I love it

[@Edin8140]

I was expecting you to tell us how it sound using a wired headphone.

[@AndrewYouTubeUK]

Nice review. What I really wanted ro know was whether the audio quality on this is better than the Xperia 10vi - through the 3.5mm headphone socket, wireless and external speaker? Alao, battery life relative to the 10vi and iPhone 15 pro max (which is awesome for battery life).

[@IPMan-me6lo]

I was a HTC Fanboy for a long time, but they are gone. Staying aside of the crowd, I put an eye on Sony. If everything goes well, I'll buy me one in Autumn. O and the quick review is perfect, no gobbledegook, thanks.

[@else3z13]

That was my move to Sony Xperia as well a few years back....loved my HTC and love my Xperia

[@MadmusicalHulk]

Great review. Well done. Nice content. I’ve got the mk IV at the moment, so I might consider upgrading when I’m out of contract in August.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@FlorianR98]

The VI ist awesome. If you can grab it for a good Deal, GET IT

[@daviddrew7624]

Great review, love this video, new subscriber here👍 I have the s22 ultra I've had samsungs scince the stone age😂😂😂 I think I'm a sony fan now love the shutter button audio jack and sd card slot this is definitely my next phone🤞🤞🤞

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for the sub!

[@shaiderblack6311]

I love sony back the price

[@bernardcaillouet5565]

I would consider this phone, but it is not coming to the US.

[@briannhinton]

It is available on Amazon in the US?

[@MrArt69]

And the battery? It's the biggest reason I'm into this phone and did not see you complement it. Is it that much better then all the other flagships or it's just marketing?

[@alandiegovillalobos]

It’s worth it for the headphone jack. Just sorry they don’t sell their mobile phones in Chile.

[@NetvoTV]

What headphone do you use ?

[@alandiegovillalobos]

@@NetvoTV Sony WH1000XM3. Still see no reason to upgrade.

[@SimonSlav-GameMakingJourney]

What do you think about the video? I might use it as a B-camera

[@RennieAsh]

Great phone but the camera sensors are a little small (main is ok) and there's still some auto features I'd still like to have improved

[@mconstantine67]

Great video as always. Like you, I love Sony phones. They're massively underrated. Will you be switching from the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Sony Xperia 1 VI to continue your Android experiment, or going back to the iPhone?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks! And... wait and see.

[@Duchodso1]

S24 ultra with its blurred screen... man, I gave it back today after 2 days

[@shaiderblack6311]

Maybe i will buy Xperia mark 7

[@james007bond]

I have bought it too

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice - enjoy!

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Wowwww the images look so stunning especially potrait yet well balanced and so natural colour...

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Great review

[@SameHat88]

Shame Sony has decided to not go global with this phone outside EU/UK its not hard to import but the support and after care with import becomes very challenging. good review from a general perspective.

[@costaportalis7313]

Ich liebe mein Sony Xperia 1 VI

[@foxcloud]

I had noises coming from the camera module with mine as soon as I open the camera app.. is that normal?

[@bloodytoad2010]

Yes. It's the normal camera module moving.

[@stuartbolden2142]

When I look back at your previous review of the 1v , Mark … you slated the camera ( especially the zoom lens) .. imo the 1v was better than the 1vi as there are a few things that Sony has dropped , music haptics for instance , which was a fantastic idea and is just about to be copied on the iPhone 16 I believe . Also the shutter button is going to be copied by apple too ! The Home Screen does not rotate on the 1vi which is a shame . I don’t agree about the camera app being better than the dedicated camera apps on the 1v ! The screen is good on the new phone but I think the clarity was better on the 1v ( personal opinion ) . One thing that is better on the 1vi is the battery life ( probably down to the 1080p screen ( why didn’t they go for quad hd ??? ) They begrudgingly offer three years of updates for the operating system now instead of 2 , which is a step in the right direction . It may seem that I am dissing this phone but I still love Sony products .. and imo the Sony 1vi is still niche enough to make me buy it ( I used one for a week to make my comparison) . But Sony have to learn that charging stupid money means that they are there to be criticised… and rightly so . In a world of “bubble gum” mobiles that look pretty and over saturate photos , Sony stand out with probably only the pixel phones that can compete with their camera tech .( although we know most of the pixels photos are software manipulated.) All in all the 1vi is a great phone , that is not quite a must buy , unless you are a Sony but like me !

[@corditeshade]

Mine is.. ok. It's resprung itself several times and the camera has a lot to be desired but I do love the phone overall. I really wish the post processing was a lot better, a lot of the photos looks bad. Great battery, great screen however isn't worth the money.

[@Perhane]

Love mine

[@netizenplanet]

It's an amazing phone, camera is superb. Unfortunately not all variants support Esim, which I found out after buying. Many reviews mentioned it supported Esim, whereas the EC72 doesn't support it. FYI

[@Agent-xj5xe]

so, does 1 vi support esim?

[@netizenplanet]

@@Agent-xj5xe XQ-EC72 does NOT, only XQ-EC54 supports Esim Overall the XQ-EC72 is a great phone, it handles 4k video editing with ease. My only complaint is the Esim, which is one reason I hoped to use while traveling in different countries, now I need to fiddle with sim providers within each country.

[@netizenplanet]

@@Agent-xj5xe XQ-EC72 does NOT support, XQ-EC54 does support Esim

[@Agent-xj5xe]

@@netizenplanet thanks!

[@noobtoprogames3167]

I think they should bring back pro apps! Lots of leople enjoyed using and learning them

[@Vdynamics7]

Big downgrade is aspect ratio changed, big change is tele macro and battery

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

But that's a matter of taste I had the Pro i,1V And now the 1vi I find the new format much much better.. Fortunately, Sony has changed that

[@jasontholen]

What is the antennas like in UK please? Do you get decent phone/mobile data signal with the phone? My Xperia 1iv is a bit weak on signal strength

[@oliverskinner8962]

I'm sure it will be fine a lot of the time it's down to your network provider cutting your bandwidth not the phone itself !

[@deadmansfire]

@@oliverskinner8962 Nah,it's a common complain. My 1 III has the same issue

[@puglife6291]

I dont think sony will get rid of the headphone jack as it is a big part of their brand as they sell digital audio players, 3.5mm IEMs and headphones. The only way I see them getting rid of the headphone jack on their phones is if they release a line of usb-c iems and headphones. But yeah that would seem to be negating what sony is all about. Samsung never had cd walkmans so don't have that vested interest or passion for audio and Apple is more focused on "innovation" than practicality and quality of sound.

[@Izam0042]

Love Sony!

[@stack.1]

Preferred the 21:9

[@resetpassw0rd]

This is actually metal and glass btw.

[@amigofavor3777]

U forgot battery informations 😅 But thanks for video

[@taxidriver00754]

It's a 2 day battery life

[@mitcheroar]

I live in the US is there anyway to purchase this in payments and get it sent to me? Or do you have any word if Sony is looking to branch out to the US due to the positive reviews around the world from this device?

[@RaP22]

I want one but does worry me about future updates

[@marksouthwell4490]

I think Sony should bring out some decent mid range phones , bit like they used to do . I know rhey do a cheaper phone, which i believe isn't particularly good .

[@bloodytoad2010]

Xperia 10v.

[@marksouthwell4490]

@@bloodytoad2010 they need to improve that model it's way behind the competition ☺️

[@bloodytoad2010]

@@marksouthwell4490 there's rumor of upcoming mid range utilizing snapdragon 7 series. Hope it's either the 7+ Gen 2 or even better, the 7+ Gen 3. 😆😆😆

[@s89kw]

Great phone

[@torcider6688]

Yes very good Phone!

[@crisittian]

Xperia 1Vl❤🎉

[@simmysharma6845]

Sony 👌. my very first phone, a sony J5

[@harishgautam1986]

I want to get one but it's not available in India so won't be able to get covers/screen gaurds and service/repairs just in case. Also the pricing is extremely high which IMO is not justified. If Cameras were higher spec with auto and night modes comparable to vivo or honor and had 5 yrs of OS update then the price would have been digestible.🙂🙂 Has anyone made custom ROM with gcam support?😅

[@mramed8448]

Love sony❤

[@berserkkw]

How's low light photography? I heard it wasn't that great.. :/

[@jayg339]

I don’t think the cameras are that great in general. I like all the software stuff and the capture button they have, but the end result is not something that would compel me to get over other top end smart phones these days. It’s a shame, because I do enjoy the approach to phones Sony has taken(and diversity in the smartphone market is always good).

[@wernisocool]

Low light pics are great too 😊

[@arthur_pd]

The 1 mark 6 is great in pictures quality, it's a huge improvement compare vs the 1 mark 5, as they also changed some of the cameras hardware

[@eriktred]

As a Sony camera enthusiast who lives in the states, oh well. I see they decided to cut their losses and having to deal with US carriers.

[@andersonthiagobarbosa5551]

Do you believe that worth 920 US Dollars on this device, or should I take s24U for aout the same price in my Region? Do you feel that the system lags? I've read about people reporting stuttering issues, having to lock the screen refresh rate to fix it. Any problems in this regard. I know it's pure Android and it seems to be a bit too simple, without a dedicated gallery like in the past, and without frequent updates. The camera is always a focus in reviews, but I wanted to know more about your experience with the device itself in daily use. Do you miss any features? Thank you for the video.

[@SuperPudley]

So Sony doesn't even come close to Samsung's now 7 years of OS updates...or am I wrong?

[@mr-simog4736]

Yeah but most people get a phone every 2 years. At least i do. So why would we need 7 years of updates?

[@arthur_pd]

Not 7, but they give 5 years, it still more then enough

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

@@mr-simog4736 Because there are only incremental improvements these days with top end phones. People have to buy food which has become very expensive.

[@RaP22]

@@arthur_pd3 years and 4 year of security updates

[@user-jgn1944]

It's either this. Or S25 or Google 9.

[@kennethcampingdiary1976]

finally a phone worth of my mightly 2TB micro SD card and FK iphone LOL it perfect phone for switch and other emulator

[@hridevarora5836]

they still removed 4k screen and downsized not a upgrade we hoped for

[@BEM_01]

They supply impressive latest 1 inch sensor to other phone manufacturers yet they don’t use it on their own flagship phone.

[@ThiHaGadgets]

1 pro comes with 1" sensor.

[@BEM_01]

@@ThiHaGadgets yup but they never released a new version of that with the latest version of their 1” sensor. Hence, why?

[@ThiHaGadgets]

@@BEM_01 They don't want to sell a lot. 😁

[@bloodytoad2010]

Rumor they coming with a pro c. Do not know if it's true though.

[@bosrey7807]

How's that 1080p downgrade and aspect ratio change?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Didn't notice the resolution change and the ratio is much better.

[@StivensGameZone]

im owning a xperia 1iii 2 years alredy.. i an say that fingerprint sensor doesent work anymore..speaking mic falling apart an stop working..believe they doing it with thier updates.... so not trusty... this was my first and last sony phone..

[@sayjae40]

no other people is busy digging on what apple is doing delivering low old tech with supery fancy hype phones .

[@OledBurnInKing]

I daily drive the sony xperia 1 iv android phone with it's 4k 120 hz oled display, headphone jack, micro sd card slot and a physical dual sim card support that I bought from best buy when the phone came out. Unfortunately, my sony phone already has oled burn in issues just like every single oled device that I use and own already have burn in issues. It's why I wish there were a mini led display versions for smartphones so there will be no more oled burn in issues. The way I use oled displays on any display that has an oled display is guaranteed to have burn in issues and the display has even gotten dimmer and the white colors turn yellow like a clear cell phone case that turns yellow. I treat all displays in the same way whether the displays are oled and non oled displays. It's why I don't have an oled 4k tv because i guarantee that it will have oled burn in issues and that the display will get dimmer because I would buy a remote for the 4k oled tv and bypass the oled safety features to prevent oled issues such as turning off safety features to try to slow down the process of oled burn in issues. I basically would cause burn in intentionally on the 4k oled tv.

[@RudgeDailyNews]

Bit put off with the bezels tbh. The forehead and chin takes me back to 2017. Apart from that it looks a good phone but a deal breaker for me.

[@bloodytoad2010]

It's 9999999 times better than notch / gigantic island on the display to me.

[@marasion0862]

​@@bloodytoad2010Yes, and they use these bezels to built in front facing stereo speakers, which apparently sound very good.

[@einfachnurdaci3985]

You just made me regret that i have brought a Samsung

[@murtazapoonawalla7265]

Absolutely loving my 1 mark 6 after switching from the Samsung S24 Ultra! The battery life is fantastic, probably no other phone has given me such battery life 💪🏻

[@MR-AK]

They have ruined the whole core concept of this phone. It does not match the layout of their Alpha cameras which people are used to. The 4K Screen is gone and the 85mm lens is more blury than before. The worst of it all, they dont give you a LOG format so you can apply your own LUT which now Apple offers. So iPhone is ahead of it now.

[@franciscoacuret1294]

Let's pretend that it is hard to say the name, because... Everyone else does it.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Please try harder - this doesn't make any sense.

[@kurt120032002]

since the camera is below Google, Samsung and Apple I don't know... I need a new phone, but the quality is not there, and it should be. This is sony, they made literally the best camera up to full frame, they are the first ever to do a global shutter, they got the best focus, and we need to use manual focus and "portrait mode" aka "cringe digital blur for idiots"? No wonder they lose to Apple and Google, because the camera is inconsistent as fuck. I some times try 10 pictures to get the best shot... some times. Most of the times I need to be on focus at first try and to not fall apart in low light. There is not excuse for Sony to be outdone by Google and Apple, or even samsung. The only phone that should be allowed to take better picture is if Nikon would make a phone.

[@matthewhayward8201]

Is it worth the money....no. I've got it, still testing it but it does have a few issues with auto adjustment of screen brightness, finger print scanner is a bit dodge compared to my pixel 8 pros screen based optical scanner. Cameras are ok to good. Os is ok but lacks Google's end polish. Form factor is great and much lighter than the pixel 8 pro (more plastics?) Screen brightness is fine. 720p panel I really haven't noticed the difference and I am genuinely getting 48hrs battery on light to mid use. Gaming performance much much better than the pixel 8 pro Need to spend some time learning the camera system..... Not sure but what happened to being able to take loads of photos quickly like 30 a sec which was on the mk v, can't seem to find this on the mk vi which if it's gone is disappointing as I have 4 kids and pets that never stay still!

[@taxidriver00754]

How would you compare the screen for watching movies and stuff on it to the pixel 8 pro

[@matthewhayward8201]

@@taxidriver00754 personally watched videos from KZbin on it but not tried content in 4K. However, TV marketing used to say you can't tell the difference between HD 1080p and 4K on screens less than 40" so I'm not sure you would notice much of a change here. Colour reproduction is good. And the speakers which are front facing are soooo much better although to notice you need volume over 50%

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

The camera is totally simple now, isn't it?Automatic mode and basicmod are now Foto . For moving images e.g. children it can't get any better than the 1vi go left....to Pro Mode.....Press M and select S.....Then you choose a shutter speed that you need For fast movements at least 1/500 sec.....Make sure you have enough light and ISO is not too high......The less the better.Select eye autofocus. Select Image sequence high. Then press the shutter button lightly And focus on the object......Press Shutter Button and the picture will be 100% perfect.

[@marasion0862]

Screen resolution is actually 1080p(fhd+)

[@ids9717]

Would think of getting a Sony, however some networks in the UK only cater for iPhone and Samsungs. Pixels are also issues on some networks.

[@RaP22]

Not true..

[@TheRaunz]

I only buy Sony...

[@wongteckming5089]

Xperia 1 is a superb reliability Quality. Good Build Quality as ❤️‍🩹 well

[@alexandershayk2695]

Incredibly sharp 😂😂😂😂😂 how much do they pay you dude?

[@marasion0862]

You must be new to this channel. This guy doesnt do sponsored reviews. And the results speak for themselves, don't they?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

How much did who pay who, old chap?

[@pillepolle3122]

returned my Xperia 1 vi and will keep my s20fe longer. The xperia 1 vi is NOT as good as youtuber want you to believe, trust me. Especially the camera. I tested every lens thorughly and I quite understand a bit of camera tech and phone camera quality. The pictures on my nearly 4 year old s20fe were on the same level as from the xperias in most scenarios. I was extremely disappointed by the 7.1 optical zoom. it looked washed out and not sharp, more like a digital zoom with a low mp sensor. on 20x zoom the pictures of my s20 fe were more zoomed in and simply better. the normal pictures look more vibrant on my s20fe and I like that. The ONLY definitely better thing is the battery life. but that is not worth spending 1300 Euro. It has no new backround pictures that change with every time unlock the screen and I love that feature from my samsung. always looking at the same backround is so boring and I don't want to install an app for that. So yeah I seem to be a samsung fanboy but I don't care. And I was a DIEHARD Sony fan until the xz premium.

[@user-hf4xb3xu1h]

Кпк надоели эти проплаченные обзоры😢... 10 лет был фанатом sony... но!😢😢😢 1. Устаревший дизайн... по нынешним меркам рамки сверху и снизу почти сантиметр, это ужасно. Только не говорите, что это для звука, и iphone и даже meizu 21 сделали тончайшие рамки с вырезом размером с волосок и звук у них идет вперёд. 2. Жадные sony годами пихают физически малюсенькие датчики, которые уже НЕ ВЫВОЗЯТ!!! СОВСЕМ НЕ ВЫВОЗЯТ. Если основной датчик еще пытается конкурировать с дюймовыми датчиками, то остальная мелочь увы... рождены мертвыми... у многих телевики стоят не только 1/2 дюйма но и 1/1,4... жадная sony ставит 1/3 или 1/2,9... не суть важно, но их датчики в несколько раз меньше по площади... (о какой светочуствительности и детализации тут говорить...)sony выкинь это старье!!!! Крик души!!!!! Недавно sony кастрировала свой не плохой компакт, убрала теле фото модуль ...он и так был с булавочную головку но теперь он не может конкурировать ни с samsung s24 ни с xiaomi 14😢... ЗАЧЕМ????? Мне кажется надо кастрировать маркетологов sony!!! Такую компанию убивают демоны😢😢😢🫣

[@profesormne6174]

And still has old boring UI. Yes is liclose to stock Android, but for 1200£ should have custom UI, also screen is not bright like competition have and a hear also phone got hot sometimes like every Sony before. For me still best desing no doubt but overpriced phone like every Sony for years.

[@r2stik]

300.- and Mediatek, sorry SONY

[@saschahoppe4833]

Front facing camera looks like garbage. The other stuff look really good though.

[@maarteneh]

That's an awful lot of money for a phone. I'd rather buy a nice Swiss mechanical watch.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Not much of a comparison that, mate, is it?

[@GlassHouse80]

What on earth are you talking about? 🤣

[@jayg339]

That’s an awful lot of money for a smartphone. Id rather buy a nice refrigerator.

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

Kann deine Uhr Fotos machen😂

[@rushikesh3443]

That's awful money for watch. You can use your phone to see time. 😂😂😂