Sony Xperia 1 VI Review | Upgraded Zoom and Two-Day Battery

The Xperia 1 VI (also known as the 1 Mark 6) is the latest flagship smartphone from Sony, and this thing is expensive, costing £1,299 in the UK for the 256GB storage option, but it's also incredible at macro photography, has fantastic battery life, excellent speakers, and is the first Xperia phone with a vapour chamber cooling system and an adaptive refresh rate. Sony is behind the times - other flagships offered these highlights years ago - but now that Sony's catching up and mainstreaming its new Xperia 1 VI, has it done enough or is it too little too late?
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Price & Release
01:00 - What is the Xperia 1 VI?
02:54 - Design
03:39 - Size Comparison
05:14 - Screen... FHD+?
07:25 - Speakers: DSEE + Dolby
08:20 - Camera specs + Modes
10:45 - No Pro Video (until Autumn)
11:31 - Photography Review
14:30 - Video Capture
15:35 - Macro Photography + Video
17:38 - Gaming + Game Enhancer
20:00 - Android 14 + OS updates
21:00 - Battery + Charging
22:40 - Verdict

[@tech_edit]

I'm going to be holding onto the phone for a bit longer, so let me know if there's anything you want to know about it, and I'm curious to know what you think of the Xperia 1 VI's camera? And if you're thinking about picking up an Xperia 1 VI from Amazon, if you use my link - amzn.to/3WQjsDz - I'll get a few quid to put to my next video, and a few other links to featured tech are listed below. Cheers all! Basil BackBone One - amzn.to/4biYWj4 Anker Nano USB-C Powerbank - amzn.to/3QM0dXR Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones - amzn.to/4dJ9kCo

[@KING_DRANZER]

This is a major letdown. It no more feels Unique. It no more feels Premium. It no more feels "XPERIA". I am really disappointed with it. This the same as when we went from XPERIA XZ Premium to XZ2 Premium. That is not good at all.

[@DarrinLin]

feels more like they turned the 1 series into the lower tier 5 series with the 1080p screen. i dont understand many decisions they made…

[@KING_DRANZER]

@@DarrinLin Exactly. This should have been 5 Series.

[@tech_edit]

@@KING_DRANZER Xperia 5 VI Plus?

[@anddo24]

It feels like they made some compromises for sure. The screen is a key component in a phone as it's your gateway into the device. 1080p does indeed make the Mark 6 seem less premium. Have they locked down the price? I can see $1,299 for the 512GB, but that 256GB better be no more than $1,199

[@Maru54]

So the upsides of a FHD+ panel: -higher brightness -lower power consumption -variable refresh rate Upsides of a 4k panel: -slightly sharper when you look at it from 1-2 inch away Yeah, I think I like the new display better

[@jackwilson5542]

They should have made it 1220p. That's an optimal resolution for a modern phone.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Why not 2k? Samsung did it

[@rozamarsazas]

Don't forget the benefit is only during video playback. The drawbacks are 80% valid all the time...

[@EbNorth]

It depends on a person's eyes. I can tell the difference between 2k and 4k and definitely from 1080 to 4k.

[@robertlawrence9000]

Nah it's their premium phone. They should have given the option for the 4k display. Power consumption is very minimal difference unless you change screen size. It's an OLED panel. A sharper image will be better when watching content.

[@cedeunmail]

Let’s put things in context. When the 1V came with a 4k display the whole KZbin said: well, you don’t need 4k resolution because the content is 1080p. 4k consumes more power and doesn’t allow variable refresh rate. Now you get better battery life and variable refresh rate. KZbin: that’s awful, we need 4k display. The 1V had three professional Apps: Camera Pro, Cinema Pro, Photo Pro. The whole KZbin was like: “Sony is creating confusion. They should merge all 3 apps in one”. Sony does exactly that. KZbin: “what a mistake!”. The 1V had the “classical” Xperia aspect ratio. KZbin: “They should make it slightly larger”. Sony does exactly that. KZbin: “Huge disappointment, they dropped the aspect ratio”. What on earth do you need trolls?

[@fderenzio]

well the best thing was you can record 4k and then watch it in 4k now your recording in 4k and watching it in 1080 ?

[@cedeunmail]

@@fderenzio :))))) I rest my case

[@Dankzzz]

@@fderenzio Why don't record in 4k and watch on your 4k tv if you have one?

[@Unknown-ki8yk]

something more than 1080 but less than 4k is desirable. Premium Samsung and iPhones tend to have it.

[@cedeunmail]

@@Unknown-ki8yk these phones miss a lot of things that Xperias have. Especially the camera system which is really the best you can get. Cheers

[@muhammadfahmi7159]

5:05 YES! A MICRO SD CARD!

[@LindonSlaght]

Thank the lords amiright

[@supervid8871]

Don't forget 3.5mm

[@okasetiawan3778]

all xperia have micro sd slot & 3,5mm jack audio

[@mokisan]

Also 3.5mm!😊

[@goldendlolig8237]

My old Xperia 1 mark 1 doesn't had an headphone jack but luckily my new IV got one

[@sandrahildebrand4475]

Sehr gutes Review, informativ und authentisch. THX from Berlin

[@the_matchless]

Just the right person I wanted to hear it from. So glad Basil, keep it up. Would sure be looking out for the full review on the camera side of things.

[@sugirpaskaran8528]

Great Xperia 1 VI review Basil! :) Looking forward to your channel for more Xperia 1 VI content!

[@NSR07]

Great video mate, thanks a lot 👍🏼

[@richardnoble3989]

it's that time of year again - always the first with the new Sony Xperia content! I love my 1V, the size and design are just fantastic. I don't know if I really want to go back to typical large phone size although I do occassionally wish that Sony phones did just a little bit more AI photo processing for those "must capture" moments when I rely on the auto mode to get me where I want to be on the shot (although post process editing in Google Photo with a Google One subscription can improve "images" if needed. All the other bits like the textured body, shutter button, easy sim card tray, no notch, fantastic speakers really work for me so I'll likely upgrade at some point when my contract allows me. It's thanks to this channel (well Tom anyway) that I took a punt on the 1iii in the first place! Keep up the good work!

[@tech_edit]

I'll pass this comment onto Tom :) thanks Richard, agree with everything you say. Have a great day! Basil

[@richardnoble3989]

@@tech_edit same to you Basil!

[@spIette]

Thanks for the honest review, the comparison shots and the typical everyday footage rather than every shot perfected to the max, which might give unrealistic expectations.

[@SerhiiPshenychnyi]

As always you one of the firsts I go to the details. Thank you for the review! Is software update (camera app, UI) would be available for the older versions, your thoughts?

[@dajuggernaut2099]

Awesome review lad!

[@timothypearson2972]

Best review of the vi on the internet...

[@tech_edit]

Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate it 🙏 Basil

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

I'm not bothered about the downgrade to a 1080p display, but this looks more like a £800 phone than one that fetches £1300.

[@pixels_per_inch]

Exactly, if I can get the same screen on a Xiaomi phone, why would I pay 5-6x more for a slightly better camera?

[@toxicturkeyy]

@@pixels_per_inch Doubt you're getting the uninterrupted screen, headphone jack and microsd card slot on a xiaomi

[@german2108]

*The Xperia for years have been niche phones, ie: for those who want advanced photo and video features, and for brand enthusiasts who always buy the Xperia, just because it is Xperia, regardless of its shortcomings and inefficiencies (something that happens on a much higher scale with iPhone fans)... Now it is clear that with this new Mark VI, Sony wants to look more like the competition and reach a more common audience.*

[@nichijoucod6857]

Watching these on my mark 2 i hope get these V or VI. I love sony phone

[@d_krypton1te]

Get the xperia 1 V...pretty comfortable to hold.

[@tech_edit]

I don’t agree, because for me personally battery life and zoom are pretty important. Also, I like to game, use PS Remote Play (16:9) and the throttling is less aggressive on the 1 VI, so I’d wait for the price to take a bit of a drop and then go for the 1 VI. I do have big hands, though, and you are right. The 1 V is easier to hold.

[@thedarkknight1971]

'NOT coming to the US Market'... Do Sony... NOT want to sell some of the best phones out there? Are they actually right in the head? 🤔 I mean... Things like:- - Announcing a 'Brand new' phone model, but NOT making available to buy for up to 6 months later... - Having some EXCELLENT hardware, but providing DISMAL OS/Security update life... - Said excellent hardware having FAR TOO COMPLICATED multiple camera app systems... - SERIOUSLY HEFTY price tags... And more issues besides... Sony phones COULD rise to become some of the most popular phones 'Out in the field' to rival the likes of Apple and Samsungs' offerings... IF ONLY they corrected the above issues (and a couple of others), and they COULD do it as they have what? 3 phone models (not like Samsung with their extensive A and S range phones)... Let us buy the phones SOON after announcing them, DROP the price to UNDER the 'Equivalent' Samsung, give them AT LEAST 4 years OS and a further 1 year Security update system, then, yeah, I'm pretty sure, they'll sell A LOT MORE of these phones so MORE people can enjoy such things as the great screens and FRONT FIRING PROPER STEREO loud speakers that DO make a difference in viewing content (I remember the days of my Motorola Google Nexus 6! With its 6" Quad HD display and front firing stereo speaker set up... I miss those days.. What do we have now? Mid to tinny left earpiece speaker and full range but firing away from you bottom right speaker... 😒 As Michael Fisher (MrMobile) says - "When phones were fun".. 😏 😎🇬🇧

[@Superknullisch]

​​@@tech_editHuh? You say you got big hands, so that would make it easier, or not harder at least, to hold the VI. And one would even perhaps think that the V would feel to narrow for you to hold even. I mean.. I might be missing something here, or misunderstand you, but it's obviously more of a potential problem to hold a wider phone, with small hands (the oppositeof what you are sporting😉). Hence, why some buyers with small hands probably would prefer to go with the V over the VI, although the difference is very slight, I'd say.

[@Sabundy]

I think there are a number of very interesting upgrades overall. And I understand why Sony has made a move more towards the mainstream. That makes perfect sense. I think the camera system sounds very cool. What concerns me though is that how long will Xperia exist as a brand because I see two HUGE problems ....... 1) The total lack of availability and marketing. Sony sells these phones in only a handful of countries. And even then there is barely any marketing. How on earth can people be interested in or want to buy something they either don't know exists or that isn't even sold in their country? 2) The price. It looks like a great phone.....but it is too expensive. Sony desperately needs to bring the prices of Xperia phones down. I cant help but feel that if these Xperia phones were around the 1000 USD range and were sold globally.....Sony would actually sell some phones and have an actual mobile platform.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

They should at least have a contract phone Carriers

[@plaxci]

Given recent events with their handling of the PlayStation brand on PC, I'd say Sony seems to be rather retreating from being competitive and available in a number of countries but only restricting themselves to certain markets/countries. It is a rather strange decision but it seems like they're slowly transitioning their business to focus on specific markets.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

and it will NOT be sold in the US. BIG MISTAKE

[@Sabundy]

@@SonyEnthusiast yup...and from what I am seeing.....looks like wont be sold in China either. Thats how bad sales must be that they are not even bothering to sell in the two largest markets.

[@firasbouti8904]

Did they improve the selfie camera for video calls? Thank you very much for the video

[@RennieAsh]

I'm glad they did finally add macro capability to this phone. The sensor sizes may be something to look at when comparisons come between some of these other phones with large sensors on every lens

Is it possible to turn the camera to the front one while recording in this model? 🤔

[@tech_edit]

No it isn't.

Thank you for answer! but why sony why😥I use Xperia Mark III for movies and I wanted to change it to make it for vlogs. I also had a Iphone 13pro and it couldn't do it either, only Samsung can. It would be nice if Sony added this feature... I will buy it immediately because the Sony has the best colors, similar to my mirrorless cameras 😀

[@SirTubeALotMore]

My favourite form factor (form, size, weight and material) is still the XZ1 Compact. I wish they made a modern version ✨✨

[@zeniktorres4320]

Yes me too.

[@sempiro3133]

Me too. Still my main phone.

[@airefc]

Me too

[@jayj9278]

blue xz1 compact 😍😍

[@sachithmadusanka3023]

🤮🤮

[@pebbels3150]

Thank's i will upgrade from Xperia1iii that's still very good ☺️👋

[@tech_edit]

Enjoy it, and thanks for the comment! Basil

[@fatihoender9]

Şu an Pixel 2XL kullanıyorum ama Sharp Aqua 8pro ve bu Sony 1mach 6 arasında bir seçim yapmam lazım 🤔🤔🤔

[@ArchDragoon-Arm]

What do you think about audio quality through 3.5mm jack compared to previous model?

[@JoeGillian0]

Hi Basil, thanks for the video and test review... is it safe to assume there is no change either in the update policy?

[@tech_edit]

3yrs software 4yrs OS, and thanks for the kind words :)

[@JoeGillian0]

@@tech_edit thank you Again Basil, i have missed that information at the 20 mn mark in your video, have a great day :-)

[@Salmonz97]

Nice review Basil!

[@KananNallainathan]

thanks Basil! awesome you covered the Xperia 1 mk VI on launch...

[@KananNallainathan]

im actually a year into using the Sony Xperia 1 mk V... very happy... only sore point is battery life but i still get almost a day with heavy use so its not terrible... stand out features are the media playback... that 4K screen is lovely... and the blistering speed apps run... never noticed lag until my battery drops below 5%... overall its just an excellent smartphone...

[@SupremelyBX]

Thanks for the review. Is bokeh video recording still limited to 1080p?

[@supervid8871]

Aperture 3.5 at 170mm that's excellent! And main module also has 48mm lens . Don't expected sony will push such forward. And appreciate for bumpless camera module

[@thundermincz]

love that its 1080p now, cant even tell the difference with a qhd display. Ill take compatibility and battery life over a higher res I cant even see anyday

[@adji69]

I love my front facing speakers on my. Sony 1iii. Definitely need this to come to other phones again.

[@RichCSR2]

Casually smashing some streets of rage...my guy!!! ❤

[@sephatu6521]

This is the most comprehensive and frank review for me.

[@garymclean-quin928]

I'm very pleased about the increase in screen brightness... I think it's up from 900 - 1400? My Xperia 1V just isn't bright enough outdoors. So, this is a big improvement.

[@juliansutner5693]

I'm a 1 iii owner and my new Xperia will be a 1 V because the 21:9 screen is the must have for movies and the most series.

[@RennieAsh]

All your movies and series will still be the same width. It's not that bad lol

[@rozamarsazas]

As if the Xperia 21:9 is an actual cinematic resolution. It still had to be over/under scannned...

[@hawrazhede]

love that macro capabilities

[@AOTanoos22]

As for the screen. I don't understand why Sony went to the other extreme end, 4k resolution is too much? Okay, but why not find a middle ground? What about a *2k+* resolution? For the price, it can not have the lowest resolution out of any flagship. That's a poor excuse, imo. Also i don't appreciate them, yet again, only reserving the Exmor T sensor for the main 24mm camera. They should have put that sensor in all 3 cameras, but at least they should have put the Exmor T into the Telephoto, which desperately needed a higher resolution and more light sensitive sensor looking at the mark V. Overall i still prefer the 1 inch sensor in the Xiaomi 14 ultra that Sony makes (LYT-900), but for some reason Sony refuses to put it into their own phones? Imo there are lots of missed opportunities and lack of improvement in the camera department, although the 170mm is a really impressive achievement, that's about everything they added/improved on a hardware level.

[@semirhuskic8028]

they want 1 inch because of camera bump sony executives hates camera bumps

[@bbilman056]

its just an excuse. they probably couldnt figure it out or it would be too expensive

[@highqualitypyro9075]

So in youtubevideos you only can watch up to 1080p?

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

@@highqualitypyro9075who is talking about KZbin videos? Missing the 1.0 sensor as well as removing Cinema Pro and preventing it from being loaded at all is a bad move. I have taken some beautiful stills and videos with my Xperia Pro. It's still the best sensor in a phone by far. The brilliance of Cinema Pro is how well I could set up the video, especially in low light. The Xperia 1 VI is neither in one camp (mainstream devices) nor the other (specialist and high spec video and stills phone). Let's face it, if you want to play games, the Sony isn't the phone you would go for.

[@Lionspel]

They should at least gave it a 900usd price if they're gonna cut short on the resolution

[@GroundedTech]

20:24 that new action centre layout is great.

[@bitkarek]

love it... very down to earth, finally a camera that can focus on less than 10 cm. Not sure about the price, but i want it... I will be waiting for 5 VI tho. Great review btw

[@SpecCheckOfficial]

Solid video.

[@ianthomas1192]

Thanks!

[@tech_edit]

Thank you! So kind, very much appreciated. Have a great day, Basil

[@pcefbol6704]

Sony made a fantastic move by making these changes. It is by far the best Sony smartphone ever, with unique features. ❤️

[@egzonhoti4871]

So did they redesign the quick settings or did you do something through ADB commands? Did you maybe notice some FPS drops when using the camera or watching videos? That was a huge problem on 1V. Every time I watched a video the FPS dropped massively... Great review!!

[@LindonSlaght]

Usually it's because youtube videos are usually 24-30fps. The phone will also drop the refresh rate appropiately so as to not waste power.

[@egzonhoti4871]

@@LindonSlaght this happens only with sony phones. I know that youtube videos are playing at lower fps. But why don't other phones drop the refresh rate too by this logic?

[@fawzcopter1357]

Why nobody comment on the new Quick Panel?😂

[@phatthesaigonese7947]

They already fixed the lagging issues in the latest update. 1V user here.

[@lifestream85]

Will SnapDragon Gen 3 can upgrade major android updates longer years for Xperia 1VI ?

[@Ali-M2]

Do you have any idea about the pwm rating of it's screen?

[@karo3529]

They still could have gone for 1440p

[@ElSanchez2679]

It's funny, but you actually convince me to get the 1 V. Write down to the comfort in hands. I actually prefer the slimmer design of the 21 to 9 ratio as my hands are not large. It allows me to hold, swipe text, all in one hand. And I could care less about super brightness during day. I've never had an issue with brightness on my 1 iii. So now I feel comfortable getting a discounted 1 V. Thanks!

[@explorationivi]

Is there any way to move the time/clock from the left to the right? I know Samsung let's you with the Good Lock app.

[@mortlock36]

Thanks for the review. May I know the PWM please?

[@babyblu5590]

2nd Day with the phone and I can attest that it is a hot item! Loving it so far. Just watch out for the wallpaper app it has glitches out of the box (won't start for me) But in general a gorgeous phone, nothing ostentatious or garish. Perfect fit for professionals and designers like myself...until the next great breakthrough in foldable screens (durability) comes along. I would highly recommend getting one!

[@strawberriesanddeath]

I want to use a steel ring/case for qi2 charging. I wash wondering is it too close to the telescopic lens, and might damage it.

[@Heyyskater]

Do you have any information about when the device will be on sale?

[@GroundedTech]

Great video. I'm feeling a little let down by Sony in some ways this year. I'll still be getting it on the 6th but man, what are they doing?

[@AlTheEngineer]

Will the U.S. model also support e-SIM? I would like that very much!

[@wolandphotography]

does it have a voice command shutter in camera finally?

[@hipfonts]

You said that you would get into the softness of the zoom lens. But I watched the whole video and didn’t find that part. Is it better than the mark V or is it still muddy. This is the most important question for me.

[@tech_edit]

Much better, but relies on good light more than the AI competition. You're right, I didn't explicitly, but you can see the zoom comparison with the Oppo Find X7 and all the zoom comparison shots in the garden versus all the key competition. Let me know if you can't see them and I'll add time codes :)

[@lootyy]

It's basically exactly the same.

[@qtos]

Is there any action mode?

[@pyrune1]

I'm not going to mince words. The 1080p screen is a deal breaker for me. As far as aspect ratio, it's a bummer it no longer keeps 21:9.

[@marcin363]

I prefer this new aspect ratio, 21:9 was too narrow

[@junoperberry]

21:9 is only useful for watching movies and even when the screen was 4k it only displayed 1080p most of the time

[@highqualitypyro9075]

So in youtubevideos you only can watch up to 1080p?

[@everstar8056]

How is the front camera quality?

[@marcin363]

Is sony about to add all photo and camera features from mark V? Like cinetone and photo color presets etc. via update? Khaki green? Is is same as in mark V? I do not know if it's only me but it seems darker in mark VI? :( Finally 3 years of updates! Finally brighter screen with variable refresh rate! Finally vapor chamber! Finally better battery! Is there Sony album app included?

[@namelesssnitchy]

side sense was always with swiping? i have the 5ii and i use the swip up and down in sidesense a lot

[@namelesssnitchy]

ow no side sense to side slide it has changed indeed.

[@CitizenEldar]

What about the notification LED light: is it still there, or have they removed it?

[@Maderpakk]

Finally a sony to be excited about again. Sony is in the right direction with this one.

[@UlrichRibbentrop]

No punch-hole or notch, a 3.5mm jack, micro-SD support, all on a high performance 2024 flagship. This is where Samsung should have taken us after the S8 and S9 series, instead of following everyone else with screen cut-outs and diminishing features; forcing users to shell out for bluetooth headphones and more cash again for a few extra gigabytes storage.

[@lloritoovidexequield.8609]

Will you also do a review of the Xperia 10 VI? I'm looking at it as a potential replacement.

[@4KLion]

I've decided to buy the 1 V instead, the 4K screen is a must for me

[@tech_edit]

The 1 V is awesome. SD8G2 has aged like a fine wine - enjoy it :) Basil

[@DarrinLin]

good until the software updates stop coming lol

[@icekacangfactory]

You can have the previous with 4K and newest..you can have both..😂

[@4KLion]

@@icekacangfactory the new 1 doesn't have 4K display, you can record 4K 120 FPS video on the new 1 but would need to connect to a 4K TV to watch it On the old 1 you can still record 4K 120 FPS but can watch it on the device without connecting to a 4K TV

[@LindonSlaght]

​@@DarrinLinthen what? It magically stops working? Get help lol.

[@syedshah7697]

All things apart, most of the users derive pleasure from the screen while viewing content. They don't compromise on screen res.

[@dexterseamusgaming3338]

Sticking with my xperia pro-i

[@danielguerrero1438]

Will there be a dedicated videography and cinema pro app in the future 🤔 🤔🤔

[@lyndont]

GSMArena has it's active use score at 17:27h!! Amazing!!! That is very interesting to me.

[@Mitchell527]

Simply put on an OLED screen, with black back ground and 1 Hz refreash rate, you can use it as E-ink reader.😅

[@SatongiFilms]

no Video Pro until autumn is just baffling. I like the new camera app and I hope I can sideload it to my 1V

[@rozamarsazas]

Alpha camera app was better and really different/unique for Sony.

[@OddEyes1]

At least make it 1440p like Samsung. 1080p is a midrange tier screen.

[@LindonSlaght]

Ffs another one of these. Dude you can't see it. I'm 17, my eyes are perfect, I'd know. Clearly you've been got by the marketing.

[@thetechrealist]

@@LindonSlaghtI can see it…. Do I count?

[@keshanwaidyanayake2056]

​@@LindonSlaght nope i can spot a 1080p and 1440p display easily I'm hoping they increase the resolution to at least 1440p on the 1 vii other than the aspect ratio this is the best Xperia display to date

[@hareshrk6259]

@@LindonSlaght one can easily make out the difference between a 1080p and 1440p video. i'll be looking at a video and feel , hmm this is feeling extra crisp , is this 2k ?? i check the quality and what do u know it's either at 2k or 4k. if you can't see the difference then it's fine, don't need to convince others of your poor sightedness

[@storyanaksekolah2]

watching on my 24" 1080p monitor 😂😂

[@pastichiorocker]

What about the point & shoot and the fingerprint scanner? Is it the same as the one on the Mark II to V? Sony's fingerprint scanner has serious issues and stopped working for a lot of users of the Mark II to V.

[@M00n.P00p.]

I hate that fingerprint reader. it broker right after warranty expired.

[@pastichiorocker]

@@M00n.P00p. On my Xperia 5 III it crapped out after 1,5 years of use. Phone doesn't even recognize now it ever had a fingerprint scanner...

[@M00n.P00p.]

@@pastichiorocker same on my Xperia 5 II. It's beyond me how Sony can cheep out on such an essential part of a smartphone.

[@RealDaveTheFreak]

My biggest question: can you disable/reduce the sharpening? The reason I bought the Xperia IV was, that it didn't have that stupid over-sharpening. But now it seems like the VI has that as well... in photos and videos. If it can't be disabled, it's sadly an absolute no go for me (especially video).

[@paintbawla-db1mz]

I agree, at some point its really evident that the pics/vids are made on a phone.

[@mitismee]

i think pro video app is getting some sort of revamp for the august release ? i guess the display isnt the main issue just because lack of video pro right out of the box and new aspect ratio is throwing fan off abit. but video pro is still coming and people will get used to new aspect ratio anyway and display isn't day and night different either. in the mean time we still can download apk file of video pro for sony phone, its android so there's that option also they're saving all highest spec for the sony pro i successor

[@peterkin1010]

I've owned every model of the Xperia-1 range and reckon this is easily the very best of the lot.Compared to the Xperia-1vi theres better battery life ( a realistic claim by Sony for 2 days ), improved camera, a massive jump in the sound quality when using headphones, a brighter screen, no overheating (so far and easier to handle, Yes a 4k screen would have been nice but not at the expense of battery life and overheating and also 16GB RAM. As for a 1 inch sensor again it would have been nice but we are then talking extra cost and extra size. I think Sony have got it right with the Xperia-1vi.

[@AndrewHealey]

Great review Basil unfortunately this is another Sony phone that doesn't stand out or even compete with the flagships, their customer base is shrinking too, such a shame I used to love Sony mobiles

[@dajuggernaut2099]

What are you talking about?? Expansion slot FTW

[@13lucasryan]

20:15 finnaly!! but for the price I still don't think it's enough

[@hareshrk6259]

i didn't mind them changing the aspect ratio , didn't mind that much when the secondary cameras were not the upgraded exmor sensor , but man did they downgrade the screen to a 1080p, i was expecting the 1440p downgrade to increase battery life and cost reasons but man .. a 1080p screen ? on a flagship phone ?? what a joke . this is such a dealbreaker for me man im so sad . after being tired of s9 , i got a 15 pro max but god i hate this os with a fucking passion so i waited for this for a good stock android phone but yea ig u don't get everything. and for the partially blind who are gonna say oOh U caNt SeE the difference... stfu , yes i can. i can easily make out a 1080p and 1440p video apart. so stop telling everyone u are not eligible to drive on the road.

[@DjAlonDevil]

I need at least 1440p for my job, so this phone is definitely out the window for me.

[@pixels_per_inch]

Exactly, if they had left the display alone it would have been perfect. But no, they had to do a Samsung and downgrade the screen to 1080p.

[@kosztaz87]

I can't see the difference. I am being serious. 720p would be too low, but 1080p is perfectly sharp. And I take the better battery life any day over a spec that only looks good on paper, with zero real world usability.

[@rocky.c.s]

Can't you expand the ram? Like on the samsung flagships?

[@rozamarsazas]

So we don't know if we will get Alpha style camera app? That looked like an RnD debugging app...

[@ulrichisfort7893]

Ein beeindruckendes Smartphone, ob es sich aber mit nur 3 Jahren Software-Updates gegen die überaus starke Konkurrenz behaupten kann? Bei 7 Jahren wäre ich sofort dabei! Bei sony stellt man sich immer die Frage, ob sie nächstes Jahr noch im Spiel sind.

[@blacksunas]

Is there still this bug with display when refresh rate drops from 120Hz to 60Hz while scrolling on the web while video ads playing or stuttering also it's fps droping while you scrolling trough google gallery and some videos apearing? Shamefully sony cant fix this for mark III, mark IV and V. I have those phones.

[@drmoynihan]

We are from USA (Oregon) and travel regularly to Thailand & Japan. My s10 International works great, but does not do as well as my s9 in the USA. All my past samsungs have been USA and they worked great all over the World. (Right now we are in Switzerland with my International Samsung s10). Hopefully the Sony 1 VI International will work in the USA. I will buy with warrenty in either Japan or Thailand (probably cheaper).

[@1sonjohn44]

Why Sony went down to 1080 is a huge bummer. That's the one thing I really like in a phone.

[@rohitji55]

My Xperia is 4k and has an awesome battery life, so can't I agine how good the battery is here. Even without 4k this screen will be better than the rest. Might have to test it out...if other aspects are super then cud it be fine? Probably!

[@mirix3942]

how about camera while calling vedio chat in he apps like instgram and watsup and another ?

[@AlexanderBlake211]

Kinda disappointed with the display panel and the camera app ngl

[@cedeunmail]

These comments are absolutely incredible. The 1V had a 4k display and a lot of you said “well, who needs 4k?”. Well, the content was usually 1080p. Shutter button, amazing camera quality (dslr quality), INCREDIBLE battery time, unmatched Auto Focus and professional level manual settings. Unmatched audio components! What the heck do you need more?!?

[@netnomad47]

1440p would've been the perfect sweet spot between 1080p and 4k. But atleast you get 2 day battery life with 1080p!

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

​@@netnomad47it's 1440

[@zsomborszarka2616]

The camera app made very sad, i hope the V series won't get this update. PLEASE don't take away my professional setting menus!

[@thosko98]

Personally not huge on big phones, so I'm waiting to see what they do with the 5 VI. The 10 VI looks solid as well aside from the screen being 60hz, but as I'm still on a Pixel 4a it wouldn't bother me personally, I'd take the extra battery life. At the end of the day I just want a phone with a clean UI, good battery life and a headphone jack. Currently such a phone doesn't seem to exist aside from the 5 V, but it's only got 1 more year of software updates.

[@Itsyesfahad]

Easily the best phone I can't wait for my Sony Xperia 1 mark IV yes that purple one ;)

[@RichCSR2]

Genuine question... I have the 1 MK4 .... This worth the upgrade? And my biggest question is the LED status light finally back? Please say it is! Ridiculous getting rid of that for the mk5

[@SneakyCaleb]

1440p would have been a sweet spot

[@rjkStudios]

Hmmm, difficult juggling the considerations between what's been gained and what's been lost on the VI. I'm still using the original beautiful purple colour Xperia 1. I was really expecting Exmor T sensors on all 3 cameras this year. As much as I like gaining 48mm on the main camera with the VI, I feel that I'm gonna opt to finally upgrade to a V, as I love the 4k cinemawide display. I'm seeing a red version of the VI floating around on twitter (not in the official Sony VI product video), which would tempt me to get a VI if true.

[@highqualitypyro9075]

So in youtubevideos you only can watch up to 1080p?

[@thamsanqamajozi2751]

Love it

[@LazerB.]

Major downsides: 1. No new 1inch sensor instead a lower spec one, same as last year. 2. Worse PWM frequency. Those are the real concerns I see that no one is talking about. The display change has is pros and cons. But on a everyday use I would say its a positive change because of batery life.

[@gamersassasin3050]

Watching on my Xperia 5. I love that 21:9 aspect ratio. Please bring back 21:9 aspect ratio in Xperia 5 iv

[@gamersassasin3050]

Sorry Xperia 5 vi

[@hazza_007]

Currently using the Xperia 1 V so going to give the Xperia 1 VI a try. Screen is a mixed bag. Resolution has dropped but brightness has improved

[@watsonjohn3751]

I need real question. Does new display on 1vi better than 4k 1 iv?

[@brydcsd]

20:45 All is Well, Always. All is Well. 🙏🏼🧿❤️