Xperia 1 VI: Life After Pixel 9 Pro XL!

[@Iam_tthompson]

Sony is so close to perfection. Bring back 4k. 7 years of software updates. Improve selfie camera. Improve rear camera. Improve point and shoot ability.

[@DamianNocun]

I don't know, maybe there i something wrong with me but, I got returned s24 Ultra, i returned iPhone 16 pro Max, Honor Magic 6 Pro and bought Xperia 1 VI for 980EUR in sale. So far I really like the phone. Those talking about fullHD etc... on so small screen I dont see any difference while using it with S24 Ultra set to QHD. I have in average 4 days (with 7h SOT during this time) which is MEGA. For day to day usage, phone is really comfortable, well build, amazing for music lovers who appreciate high quality audio. Camera is one and only in smartphones which is as close to mirrorless camera quality as possible (not everyone appreciate it though). I like that photos are not overprocessed and phone is not making day from night. So far after 3weeks of usage, in general I do like the phone. WHAT TO IMPROVE: lens switching should be much more smooth, High quality stabilization available for 4k60, bring back videoPro app,

[@krns1617]

Something is telling me you won't have this phone for long time ;)

[@DamianNocun]

@krns1617 who knows they said :)

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Ha I'm glad it's not just me! You sound as bad as me! 15 Pro Max Pixel 8 Pro S24 Ultra Pixel 9 Pro XL (now), S25 Ultra in January (maybe) but I won't be selling my Pixel until I know the cameras better or not! Most 72 year old woman buy shoes and handbags, not me, I like my tech! 😂😊

[@DamianNocun]

Oh yeah 😂 I would be not afraid to call it illness 😂. Anyway also somehow waiting on s25U hoping that shape of it will change finally. Because only one problem for me in s24u was it weight and shape. Other than that it is great mobile.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

@@DamianNocun dug in my hands loved the phone but only the 12mp was any good and just didn't compete as well as the Pixel camera. 👌🏼👍🏼☺️

[@peterharwood5705]

I have had my Xperia 1 V1 since July and all I can say is it's probably one of the best high-end phones out this year.

[@bryans8653]

I have the sony xperia 1 v and love it. One of my favorite phones ive ever used.

[@francast4841]

Just wanted to say that I bought the sony 2 weeks ago after reading reviews and watching your videos. Funny enough I was either going with the Pixel Pro XL or the Sony. The Sony has hit all my requirements especially with the headphone jack, really good batttery, stock-ish android and micro sd card. I moved from an iPhone XR to the 1 VI and the sidesense bar was something I didn't expect using often. Thank you for reviews! :)

[@Rumpleforeskin29]

Sony Xperia ALL DAY

[@andrewk1499]

I am still using a galaxy s10+ as it feels like id be giving up at least 3 features for any upgrade. If sony could make a 1vii, with US carrier support and 5 years of updates I would be so sold!

[@DMillz-wk5xp]

I hope Sony brings the Xperia phones back to the states. I have the Xperia 1 V. This phone is great. I really appreciate the expandable memory and the sound. It would be great if I had the lasting battery of the Xperia 1VI but I didn't try to import that device. It would also be great if Sony incorporated the trade in program like the other major US players. I think not having a good trade-in value hurts this phone as well. But the device I would love for Sony to come back to the US because I definitely would buy another one.

[@karljuan8908]

Sony should hire big celebrities from Hollywood or NBA as endorsers. They lack advertising

[@samanthamarasca8864]

The problem with the Xperia is it's pricetag. If you can find a great deal on one, its a great phone.

[@oshakiegittens4887]

i agree wholeheartedly with you

[@ejdavis72]

S24 Ultra is more expensive. You can pick these Sony Xperia VI up for $1,058 or cheaper and the S24 is $1,158. Really not sure why people keep saying this, it's like some person said it at one time and now everyone just keeps repeating it.

[@samanthamarasca8864]

@ejdavis72 that wasn't the case until recently, it wasn't on Amazon until fairly recently which is where I got mine from. There are open box deals on the S24 Ultra everywhere for well under $1000. I got my S24 Ultra in flawless condition with everything for $850 from Best Buy. Once Samsung has them on sale the open box deals are massive

[@joelconolly5574]

The Samsung and Pixels are more expensive. But they're all basically the same price

[@samanthamarasca8864]

@joelconolly5574 yes and no. Samsung and Google both usually offer sale prices whereas Sony rarely does and when they do it's because there is a new model out. Samsung and Google are also offered through most major wireless carriers, and sold direct but both of which offer promo deals and trade in values whereas Sony does not.

[@aideyp7333]

I've had my Xperia 1 VI since June 2024 in the UK. The battery life is incredible, I'd say the same thing about the speakers too. The screen is pretty good. The main camera is excellent, it takes some amazing photos. I think they need to update the resolution for the zoom camera, as it can lose detail when you zoom in. Also yes they need to update the front facing camera to have auto focus. Hopefully when we get Android 15 they include the Video Pro app.

[@hawki5120]

The best thing about all the different phones is they're driving each other to innovate and they're all getting better. I love my Pixel 9 pro xl. I don't do high end gaming on my phone and it's been great for me. At the end of the day everyone should be able to find something that fits their needs at a price point they like. The more competition the better.

[@ApeOfGrape]

Give me the hardware of the Xperia 1 V and the photography experience of the Pixel 8 Pro, perfection. I tried the mark VI, nowhere near the Pixel and a worse form factor. I really want to love Sony but I can't get the results I can count on with Pixel. I hate the 9 Pro XL form factor, BTW. Big, heavy, easy too round. The Xperia 1 V was the Perfect form factor!

[@Zydain]

traded in my 1 V for a P9P... Boy did I make a mistake.... Only thing I like about the pixel is the camera.. everything else is just..... meh.

[@BigJeffroeX438]

I love that Sony phone I would definitely have one of my arsenal if the price wasn't so high maybe I might pick up one next year when the price drops I get one for a lot cheaper thanks for the video my friend Love your content keep up the good work

[@Lucary1000]

Looking forward to the camera comparison between the two will you include photo samples in the video too?

[@TechOdyssey]

Yes

[@Lucary1000]

@TechOdyssey you really didn't notice the difference in sharpness between the 2 displays? I have 1 III which runs natively at 1080p but has a bit narrower display than 1 VI, and Pixel 9 pro XL in the store did seem sharper. But the camera probably wouldn't capture the difference a naked eye can see, even you put the same text or image on both displays side by side.

[@_Sisyphus]

Were you able to get your Hotspot working? I have the same phone which I purchased whilst in Japan when it was released. Returned to the US and was able to resolve the 5G issue by diving into dev mode. So far, connection very stable, no dropped calls. I was at London Heathrow 2 days ago and noticed 5G signal there also. I also show 5G here in the US. But so far, no luck with Hotspot.

[@TechOdyssey]

I don't think I ever tried? I rarely have an occasion to use a mobile hotspot so it's not something that I typically test out. In theory it should work... But I haven't used mine personally to confirm

[@_Sisyphus]

@@TechOdyssey Fastest reply in youtube history. WOW! Thanks for the info. I love the phone's video capabilities, just need to resolve tethering.

[@TechOdyssey]

@ lol. I try you’re welcome! Good luck! Are you sure it’s not a carrier related issue?

[@_Sisyphus]

@@TechOdyssey Funny you should mention. I think it is precisely carrier related. I went to ATT and tech told be that because of whitelist issue, certain features might not work. I think that they must write certain code for approved phones to "speak" with carrier signal. And because this phone is NOT on list, it lacks certain protocols. The tech was very surprised that I was able to resolve all but one issue. He warned me to not be surprised if ATT updates their system and renders phone inop on ATT network. Not sure if that is a realistic possibility, but so far so good.

[@chrisstoney20032003]

Hey Adam, if I prioritize service and high-quality connectivity, would you recommend the previous Sony model? Is there a *huge* difference in features?

[@TechOdyssey]

The Xperia 1 V definitely has more robust connection and is a great phone. Sadly it’s not well supported and doesn’t have the nice new upgrades the VI has, but it’s a very good phone.

[@inatrance92SK]

What Sony needs to do is combine their marketing efforts the way Apple does. Instead of doing a separate showcase for their smartphones, tvs, headphones etc, they should do all the major electronics they sell during their Playstation Experience - this would give them the most exposure. They could market it at the same time. Also if they came back to the US they need to get carriers to sell them. A lot of people don't know that Sony makes a phone. They own and operate a number of different industries, they could even use movie stars, music artists to help market their products, they just haven't done a good job doing this aside from the occasional quick peep where you see James Bond using an Xperia phone (in the Daniel Craig era movies) which people don't even notice.

[@davidlosangeles314]

Sony all the way SD card Slot sim removable with hands and a High Quality Headphone Jack its a no brainer sony is more for your money.

[@inus24]

I just bought the Sony Experia 1 vi and loving it as I did with my previous phone Sony Experia 1 ii

[@ejdavis72]

I love this phone, I don't have any call drops or signal issues. Strong 5G signal in my area. Best phone I have ever had easily. I really hope the Xperia 1 VII comes to the states with 7 years OS updates. That would be awesome and I would definitely purchase it.

[@TheeAaron]

Which carrier?

[@abbasraza9993]

Can this work on Verizon?

[@ejdavis72]

@@abbasraza9993 Yes. Just not ATT

[@abbasraza9993]

@@ejdavis72 where did you purchase the phone from?

[@ejdavis72]

@@abbasraza9993 Swiftronics but don't. They say they have a US location but your card company will charge you for currency exchange because they are really in Canada. They sell em on Amzn and eBy

[@Pomacat]

I'll stick with my pixel And the tensor chip works just fine

[@AspectReaperx]

you mean oven chip? xD

[@karljuan8908]

@@AspectReaperx really? does pixel 9 series still overheating?

[@AspectReaperx]

@@karljuan8908 dude 6-7-8 are toasters you hade 3 generations of terrible chip. Pixel 9s yes they fix it but damn 800+? For not even competitive chip? Come on

[@karljuan8908]

@@AspectReaperx right , snapdragon 8 elite is almost 3million AnTuTu now & Dimensity 9400 is 3 million AnTuTu . Dimensity don't overheat easily?

[@AspectReaperx]

@@karljuan8908 I am not talking about Snapdragon Dimensity chips. The whole system of pixels are some old hardware with 0 cooling system , especially on A series

[@jitendradoc]

Only Sony for best hardware and legacy support. Sony cam is the best. I have some 13 year old videos shot with Xperia X 10. I love Sony

[@zsoltszlgy6189]

Hey Dude! Great content here, thank you! 😊 How many fingerprints are available to record maximum number 5 or 10 or even more? Can I use the screen as a flashlight while taking a selfie? Thanks💪

[@bloodytoad2010]

5 fingers if I remember correctly.

[@svk-fi5lw]

Great choice of comparison

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you

[@Viewtolove]

After years of Xperia’s I turned to Pixel. The hardware quality on Xperia’s felt better, i.e. the aluminum of the body and it felt way better in one hand. If Sony only would make its updates the same or more years as a Pixel I shall return. Sony give us 8 full years of updates. You sell your phone as a high quality tool, and thus it should last the longest of all!

[@AbsolutelyAbsolute]

Sony will never match the pixels update life span, it's not profitable for them and they need to sell you phones to maintain an income, Google don't, they can sell you KZbin Music and KZbin Premium, Google 1 etc for you to use on your phone to keep the money rolling in after the fact.

[@richardanderson9926]

My only small gripe with the xperia 1 vi is lack of cases on Amazon lol. Other than that its been pretty much perfect for me. I usually cant help but be tempted by other phones, i swap more than i should but nothing has tempted me away.

[@TechOdyssey]

The official Sony case is excellent.

[@amadorrivas135]

I'll give you a piece of advice. It would be nice not only to talk about the devices but also to show them visually. That way what you explain will be more complete.

[@ericvil600]

Which one do you like bro Xperia 1 mark 5 or 6?

[@bloodytoad2010]

Yes. Xperia 1VI is better. The only thing I miss is the 21:9 display which makes the phone better to hold and grip on the Xperia 1V.

[@erikhaluzak123]

Gosh, I'd like to see this same video with the 24 ultra please

[@Ellemurry]

I got this phone understanding the sacrifices that would be made but I have continuous 5G on it through T-mobile and VOWI-FI VOLTE & VO5G the only downside is that there is no frequency band for 71 so I do drop a caller to here and there but other than that there's nothing wrong with it this phone is fucking awesome and I also have the 10 vi and love that one as well so overall it's not really that bad over here in the states and definitely worth the pickup before anybody who may be interested in it and like you said you may have to do some tweaks here and there but they're only a few clicks away just to get everything running the way it's supposed to be overall I give it a 10 out of 10

[@dtincworldnews8922]

I am Teampixel to the bone but I have to admit I do love Sony and I hope that they get more marketing.

[@andreydavydov6417]

Looking forward to Vivo X100U/X200Pro review on this channel, mate

[@michaelcaley7735]

Sorry, too rich for my blood. OnePlus 13 half the price?

[@carlosh7166]

Yes I would love to see Sony bring their cell game to the US and up their game just a bit with a better screen not a huge deal breaker for me but still having that 4k or a QHD+ resolution screen is still extremely nice to have then the support of at least 5 years of updates and security patches would be nice as well. But not a bad phone honestly thanks Adam for bringing us something new to the channel then just your typical top three three cell manufacturers (A/S/G) and with that well see YOU 👈 on the next one

[@Garrett1974]

No scratches yet on the sides with that official case? Not bashing the case or anything but it's a tad too... "open" on the sides if you catch my drift...

[@remi1213]

Do you like the official sony xperia 1 vi case? Is it magsafe?

[@RabbitTeck]

I love Sony but the Pixel 9 pro xl is perfect phone

[@carlosdanielbarberis531]

Sony is the best!!❤

[@samuelhere41]

Hey there tech odyssey, if you get the chance, you should maybe try the new blu bold k50 that released I believe a month ago.

[@Cryptid71]

I would love to see you cover more OnePlus content. Their whole ecosystem is fantastic and far more affordable than Samsung. And let's be honest you're probably getting more value for your money with OnePlus. But no american-based content creators really cover them much

[@carlosh7166]

I agree whole hardheartedly

[@TechOdyssey]

I cover their products when they come out and even do some follow up content from time to time.

[@macrochipped]

I always wondered if these would sell more if there was some kind of integration or shared branding with the Playstation

[@AspectReaperx]

Hey will you make a review about the new motorola edge 50 neo?

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

Holding on to my Xperia 1 V ... hoping Sony will release a new Xperia in the US on 2025

[@vsty7z]

That phone looks so sick the first and only time i gor a sony phone was way back when the s4 was out it broke so easy and i never got one again but maybe i was a little too early lol

[@jimdye7431]

my ipone 14 plus keeps losing service, they think i need a new phone. I dont think i want another iphone, but i am nervous since i have a mac. I am kinda thinking of the samsung galaxy s24 fe. My biggest thing is screen size, as i primarily watch youtube and videos on my phone.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

I had the Xperia 1 V, along with the s24 plus, iPhone 16 pro and now the pixel 8 pro. Sorry but the Xperia can’t even win against the pixel 7 pro in general. The only thing that the Sony is better is the amazing 4k screen and amazing sound…I was very impressed but the Xperia 1 VI took that away…the cameras were just mediocre all around

[@ManjulaKapugampotha]

Yh Sony is the best choice ❤

[@mikejames6588]

I wish htc made phones.... Still rocking my u11 and 12

[@miezoo]

I gave up to a A54 5G for Xperia 5v 0:53 you're right,i didn't noticed on my 5v, 1:30 true.

[@oh-yeah1030]

I would like to see you rate all the phones you love on a scale that adds points 0-100 for a set of features. Then , factor in price , get bang for buck , cluster user priority features. ( video rec, pictures, screen , gaming ) ... That would make it easy to follow " phones you love ". That phrase gets misleading and over used.

[@RennieAsh]

If it had 3x main sensors it could be great :)

[@bloodytoad2010]

Yes. 1 main and able to zoom from 14-10 times optical zoom, as well as macro will be monster already. 😂😂😂

[@okaybro7740]

Is this a available in usa?

[@abbasraza9993]

Can i use this xperia 1 vi on a verizon carrier?

[@Tommy12561]

How many phones do you carry at one time? You use Apple to record videos, what do you do with all the rest of your phones? Is there a price difference between those phones? I really believe OnePlus is the best value you can get!

[@dimuthuniranjan1965]

They downgraded the quad HD display from the previous generation is because it's pointless having a qaud HD display in these perticular resolution, 2k and quad hd displays has same quality level at these lower resolutions. And it drains more battery aswell. Other phone manufacturers include if cause they trying to compete with each other with fancy upgrades. But it really has no quality difference, just a batter drainer

[@BoondockTech]

Im looking for a Xperia 1 IV or V personally

[@TechOdyssey]

Don't get the IV. Too many heat problems

[@BoondockTech]

@ okay will do that. Xperia checks many boxes for me. Flagship, world phone, sd card, headphone jack, Sony quality cameras.

[@jamesdelacruz4383]

I mean. The Xperia isn’t available in the US so that’s not an option. I will never buy a pixel again after I got hoodwinked by the pixel fold. My $60 monthly payment reminds me of that 12 times a year.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Did you buy the original pixel fold? If so, that's on you. Never buy a 1st gen release of anything, it's common knowledge.

[@alexle1935]

They just released it a bit too late in the year, just a few months before new android version comes out, and other newer phones.

[@wille1705]

Planing on selling my Pixel 8 Pro and buy the Xperia 1VI. So disappointed with the battery on the pixel.

[@Ariozo111]

Sony has been around for long time and keep pushing phones with Imp "specs" and their Camera. But in the end, it never works solid and they are slow on updates.

[@kheankimhong]

❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@5idi]

The only thing you don't get with the Sony is the phone itself, because it's not sold in most of the world.

[@techierg1862]

Sony used to sell their phones here with the carriers

[@rokadaprliinnysystemyaczno4761]

Neither, Chinese smartphones are a generation ahead since the p30pro that's why they banned Huawei

[@ShadowFrank1987]

not sony, not pixel. I WANT A NEW BLACKBERRY LIKE PHONE ! I WANT PRESSABLE BUTTONS

[@brucejuice350]

Pixel Adam ...Pixel 😊

[@joeldiaz141]

I like bofum.

[@xiondFirst]

Sony doesn't have good deals and here in Canada you have to import it so no thanks.

[@rez157]

Dude, if you worked with your hands, you would not like fingerprint readers. My fingers are cut up all the time, so facial readers are the best.

[@gintoki_sakata__]

Why are you making it his problem? He's explaining why he likes the sony and describing the features. If it's not for you then it's fine

[@rez157]

@@gintoki_sakata__ he gave his opinion, and I gave mine....

[@bloodytoad2010]

Many people hacked into facial and eye detection. It's security advancement not mature yet. The best is still fingerprint.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Ok and?

[@rez157]

@@bloodytoad2010 wow, don't leave your phone and all OK

[@TheeAaron]

Will the Sony work in the U.S. on AT&T?

[@jacksonpeter9628]

Check the bands required for AT&T and verify with Sony's specs...problem solved

[@Timmymao163]

Yes and no. On a recent cross country trip, my Xperia worked on AT&T in Chicago and LAX. It would not connect in SFO, Boston, Seattle or Ventura CA. The AT&T service representative advice was to get an iPhone. I'm going to switch to t-mobile instead.

[@ikaruga24]

A phone with a premium price tag but without any of the premium life and experience. This is the general experience with Android devices across the world, even with the likes of Samsung who is the king of Android phones. Next time someone asks "why is Apple the best and why are people buying this over X android?", remember the Sony smartphones. It's the poster child of everything wrong with the entire scene. You want a Pixel phone? Good luck making it work in most of the planet, let alone finding support for it even for simple things. You want a Motorolla X? Same as above. Add infinity, there is nothing cohesive with Android devices. When i got my S23U i didn't chose it because that's what i wanted, i chose it because i was kind of stuck and pushed towards it because everything else at the time was subpar, too expensive for what it was or just plain not worth the money. Kudos to Samsung stepping up their game in regards to trying to offer more and kudos to them because they did lure me away from the obvious disaster that would have been the Pixel 7 at the time if i had bought into it.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

The Samsung Galaxy phones offer excellent value especially the base model.

[@DmitriyChaikovskiy]

I lost all respect for Sony