Sony Xperia Pro Review: Built For The Crew, Priced For The Stars

[@flexpetz55]

Petition to rename the title: Sony Xperia Pro Review: Built For The Crew, Priced For The few

[@-_--le3zk]

Damn thats some brain

[@nigelbassett3791]

Odds are if you can’t afford it, it’s not for you anyway

[@NL0Gwenster]

I 2nd this ! Hear hear !

[@vedaryan334]

I second this

[@TheMrMobile]

Aw dammit, this *is* better

[@JohnConley]

This is what the Red phone should have been

[@TheMrMobile]

Thing is ... I was thinking the opposite ("this should be the Red phone, done right"). If Sony sold a mount that let you use this phone as a camera body with Sony lenses, I'd pay $2500 for this thing in an instant.

[@sailaab]

fair point *+Michael ji* wikipedia.org/wiki/-ji

[@TheMrMobile]

@@Zentrify Separate accessory that provides an interface for the proper lens. The regular camera module isn't involved at all (it's probably covered by the interface). www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/3/12/18261792/red-hydrogen-one-pro-camera-version-update-modules

[@tams805]

@@TheMrMobile They sort of got closeish with the QX1.

[@Zentrify]

@@TheMrMobile So the accessory would have the sensor inside it?

[@TechLineHD]

This was the most anticipated phone for me just because it has an HDMI port. I never understood why phones could not be used as proper external monitors. However, the price is simply too high.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Hey bro good to see you here. Are you still going to review it too?

[@TheMrMobile]

Ditto on all that.

[@marcellkovacs5452]

Because it's an extremely niche feature

[@deepbludreams]

You know what makes me angry about this? the HDMI port only exists here because of lack of proper integration of the full USB-C spec, because USB-C *is a video port* It's more so the USB-C standard used on phones is incapable of acting in this manner, mostly down to software and hardware. nothing is stopping that single wire from charging, broadcasting video, receiving video and anything else you need that cable to do.

[@sailaab]

*+carlitoisloco* would you pay😛?

[@ShashwatPanda]

I almost feel privileged that I was one of the early subscribers of your channel - the content keeps getting better and better with each upload it seems.. Such a fun, entertaining and informative vid, this

[@JCATG]

Finally, someone did this review of the Xperia Pro! I was waiting for this since the release of the Sony Xperia 1 II. This is honestly more exciting for me than the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsungʼs Galaxy S21 Ultra-and I am a huge Samsung fan myself. LOL I love how Sony considered overall functionality for most of todayʼs tech. users with this phone. It will find great use if utilized right especially with vloggers. Thank you for doing this, man! I loved the whole review you did here as it was honest and clear about the pros and cons. It is worth its price, to be honest with you. I just hope that Sony would market it a lot more since it really is a premium phone both in form and function. Great job, as always. God bless you man!

[@ac_rc]

everyone about camera n screen...sony about streaming LIVE

[@saimamerzougui7981]

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[@arghadeepsaha8598]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKHMYpZvmbCjrtU. This is one of the best reviewer ever. The man educates

[@michae1201]

is it really worth 3x s21 ultras? definitely worth 3x throttled phones from apple

[@GadgetsBoy]

I have to say i'm impressed and this has legs to become even better on the next iteration. Great work, Sony

[@TheMrMobile]

I genuinely hope they build a sequel ... but I'm not holding my breath.

[@bell.with.one.e]

@@TheMrMobile What would Sony name the sequel, the Yperia Pro Pro?

[@addicz2]

@@bell.with.one.e Mk II of course

[@franzstephencortes8543]

I'm stuck watching new phones from sony on my 4yrs old xzp... In 4k, sad but satisfied.

[@lukasdmvc]

Why the sadness though, xzp is one of the best smartphones of its time, and the performance growth since then is barely noticeable.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Yea don't be sad. I still have my XZP I mainly use for gaming 💪

[@youravghuman5231]

Why sad lol, this phone clearly not for avg consumer but rather creators out there for professional uses

[@raresmacovei8382]

XZ generation should still fly nowadays, performance wise.

[@randomcitizen2903]

@@raresmacovei8382 the XZ phones that have at least Snapdragon 835 that is

[@verebellus]

Sony: "wanna review this phone?" Michael: "sure" Sony: "aight were sending over a camera, lots of accessories and oh yeah the phone"

[@TheMrMobile]

Dopest reviewers' kit I've seen in maybe ever. Sad I already had to send it back!

[@verebellus]

@@TheMrMobile I'm very jealous, ever since it came out ive wanted to try the a7siii

[@TheMrMobile]

@@verebellus It's stunning.

[@verebellus]

@@TheMrMobile please gib, I'm getting an s21 ultra tomorrow which I'm very excited for☺️

[@sailaab]

😆

[@dannywinget]

Ugh I was looking forward to this.

[@SupremelyBX]

Why not anymore?

[@EwanJP2001]

@@SupremelyBX the price hike?

[@SupremelyBX]

@@EwanJP2001 A RED cinema monitor alone costs $2k, in addition to other accessories required for to achieve what this phone done. Oh, it's also a fully functioning 5G phone. I don't really see how the price is too exorbitant, IMHO.

[@IPendragonI]

@@SupremelyBX All you had to do was watch the video where Mr.Mobile explains his reasoning. 11:00

[@EwanJP2001]

@@SupremelyBX thats not what I mean. Danny may have justified paying $1500 for it, but at +$2000 it may not be a worthwhile investment for him. Of course, I don't know exactly his reasoning but that's just my hypothesis

[@superking9559]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that it still also has a headphone jack

[@michae1201]

Stop supporting a company that throttles phones sheeps

[@benoit.b9337]

@@michae1201 absolutely, seems like only Sony understands that people use hifi quality headphones and need sd cards.

[@Rahulg5233]

I never owned sony, but I always like their niche approach.

[@aidansuguitan6533]

Same. I've also become more interested in their phones since the OS has been close to stock for a while

[@Jay2k2323]

Sony is trash

[@heybagley]

I agree. I just wish their phones were more reasonably priced. Especially their non-niche products (5, 10, L series).

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

It's garbage!!! I owned two. C5 & the 10 plus. They have very serious screen freeze and lag problems. Read the reviews on Amazon.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731 u owned the trash version, what do u expect lol....is like owning samsung a11 and complaint about samsung phones lol

[@AKGAMING-yz3co]

Apple : removes headphone jack Sony : puts hdmi port

[@watnw2411]

Nokia did hdmi back in 2011

[@L.vegmadekid.V]

@@watnw2411 also if I remember correctly the HTC Evo did as well way back when

[@e2rqey]

*Charges $2500*

[@1ksan1997]

Nokia n8 has mini HDMI in 2010 brat

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

*also puts $1400 on price tag. Not worth it for nearly everyone

[@iau]

Finally a phone that lives up to the "Pro" name

[@TheJuankpunk]

And price tag

[@bala_sayantan]

This person's reviews are true visual treats. Kudos!

[@mohammedshamil65677]

one of the best review videos by Mrmobile. creative, and honest

[@theslimbin]

this is definitely going to be the IRL streamer goto if sony's making can tell them it exists but only the biggest ones who aren't hardcore enough for a stream backpack so like 10 of them

[@NovaDNG]

It's like a miracle in 2021 that we can get a mobile phone that: 1. Has no notch; 2. Has no camera bump; 3. Has a 3.5mm jack; 4. Has a camera button. It's a real shame that Sony want it only be used by a very selected few.

[@donzadonz1]

You can still get the 1 mark 2 and 5 mark 2...

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I'm an average consumer who still bought the Xperia 1 II. If people are willing to buy it, they will via online like I did

[@heybagley]

Yeah, I'd rather have a slightly thicker phone if it means that it erases that camera bump. Even though I must confess that I am a clumsy person that always uses phone cases. Side effect: bye, wobbly phone on the table!

[@NovaDNG]

@@donzadonz1 they both has a pretty pronounced camera bump (I'm a 1 II user)

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@heybagley I agree

[@Betound]

This is the review I would expect from someone who wants to offer their viewers any value. Thanks, you just gained a subscriber.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Hey, is it possible to record the screen of the Xperia? For example your settings of the camera etc. I haven’t use android, it might be a function of android! Cheers from Japan!

[@silva_br1]

This phone will get this when android 11 arrives. Sony used to have screen recording until 2015. It was removed, but now it is native function for android 11

[@ilkoallexandroff]

@@silva_br1 thanks for replying! So hopefully it could be used to record the HDMI input data for example the camera menu etc.

[@goochipoochie]

These are just general features of every android phone from several years, and if you used third party apps even longer than that If you are an apple user and shift to android you will feel like you just got hands on tech from 20 years in the future

[@SirAlph4]

@@goochipoochie I used Iphone 12 pro max last week and it leaks really behind, it safer and all but you are caged in this bullshit apple system.

[@FoxxFire]

Watching a Mr. Mobile video is like using an iPhone. Everything just fits, is seamless and works. There are little touches that make all the difference, and it's as beautiful to look at as it is to consume. For example, the little marker in the corner stating that the sponsor message is playing is such a nice touch. And hell, I appreciate the videos so much I'll gladly watch the sponsor message even as a youtube premium member. Because any small giveback that costs me nothing but 30 seconds is something I'll happily give to someone who's put the care and thought into the videos in this manner. And I LOVE how the subject of the video is never the sponsor. So we know we can TRUST Michael's content. Unlike some other channels that I will not mention......

[@ArshdeepSingh1]

This is Red Hydrogen's wet dream xD

[@Jaxv3r]

RIP Red Hydrogen, too many promises, but never fulfilled, liked me. :(

[@medilyesoudhini7411]

Hey MrMobile, I hope you see this, I'm a looooong long time viewer of your videos(since 2012), and the thing I appreciate most is your impartiality. I mean damn, the company sent thousands of dollars worth of equipment to review and you still ended the review by saying "it's a missed opportunity" and basically "don't buy it". I mean that takes a true honest and impartial man to say. Please don't change MrMobile.

[@frankthefrog2003]

In a simple culmination of thoughts, the phone is ahead of its time.

[@captainr5725]

Agree. It's too early.

[@AD-lh3jk]

Man, kudos to this review for keeping it super honest and I totally agree. The problem with that price range really puts it at odds with other dedicated pro equipments like the atomos monitors which usually costs less than half of the phone with more display features like peaking, false color, and recording externally with higher bitrate & better codecs. None of which the Xperia does. And the problem with HDMI ports being finicky is an age old tale with the tech tbh, since HDMI in whatever form (normal, mini, or micro) doesn’t have a securing mechanism unlike SDI ports. Which is why many filmmakers support the shift in mirrorless cameras like Panasonic’s pro video camera, the S1H. The way I see it, the pricing’s really far from the reach of your average content creator to make the whole investment to the Sony system feasible. It feels like a case of either jumping in without proper outreach to potential demographics like content creators, streamers, and their platforms, or doing so when the technology infrastructure is not there yet. That being said, I recall Sony striking an exclusive deal with The Associated Press to have their journalist exclusively use the Sony Alpha mirrorless line for both stills and motion pictures. In that sense, maybe that’s the target market Sony is aiming for, especially when launching the Xperia together with the flagship A1 which is Sony’s cream of the crop, jack of all trades mirrorless line that supposedly can do it all now

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I have my Xperia 1 II 👍 but tell me another phone with HDMI input or an alternative that is a 4k OLED monitor, with modem and encoder, with a built in battery, etc. to live broadcast via 5G for under $2500. I'll wait...

[@floppa9415]

Can we all just appreciate how Sony just didn't slap on "Pro" on the end of slightly better variant of a product. Like this is legit a Pro tool, with a Pro price.

[@Mr_Substantial]

I find it amazing that I have absolutely zero interest in some of the tech the Mr. Mobile makes videos about but his intelligent, thoughtful reviews keep me coming back. Thanks Michael!

[@samsh1883]

Beautifully written and shot as always you really do the best reviews on youtube

[@Mubashir_AK]

Without question

[@wanpokke]

I'm loving the look of the hard textured plastic back and sides of this phone. More of this, please!

[@TChowdhury00]

Sony nailed it. They are targeting a specific crowd that will help them move forward.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

True

[@riannugroho]

Yep. They are targeting reviewer

[@hariprasanth6812]

It was a pleasant video to see a companion to my Alienware Area 51M Laptop in this video. Wow cool moment when i noticed the Beast Laptop Alienware Area 51M at 4:46. Awesome to know you use that laptop !!!!!

[@sanaullahbappi]

9:36 the footage has glitches somewhere around center of the frame.

[@NalinKhurb]

Thankfully it's not just me. I thought my GPU was acting up because of overclocking

[@logan15051]

Guess I'm not the only one. I saw that glitches in too many videos.

[@ashish9urun9]

Did i just read a news article or a review. Not every youtuber does review like you sir. Thanks for the love on Sony xperia line. Sony always sets the bar high for what the PRO really stands for.

[@I_THE_ME]

Polycarbonate is by far the best material for phones with metallic backplate.

[@TheMrMobile]

@Mon Acosta Yeah, it doesn't shatter like glass, and with a matte/speckled finish like the Pro has, it doesn't scratch either. Nice to have a phone you don't need to put a case on, one you can just toss into a bag without worrying. Also, Sony said it made 5G mmWave antenna implementation easier.

[@MichelPostma]

@@TheMrMobile I would prefer this actually on any phone rather than glass. At the end of the day, phones are meant to be used, not jewelry meant to worn.

[@LeBeautiful]

Agreed!!!

[@tams805]

@@MichelPostma Careful. There's a cult-like following for glass-backed smartphones. Saying you like polycarbonate to them is like saying you like Ferraris to a Tesla definitely-not-a-cult member.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@MichelPostma companies won't make money if they have this...

[@chrisinjapan5736]

Once again, a very in depth but honest review of a device ! Thank Michael ! This phone is way out of my price range but I was pulled into your excellent review.

[@booptidyscoop7790]

This isn't phone with a camera feature , it's a camera accessory with a phone attached to it.

[@stevechannel6856]

Eye af is not a cmera feature for u? U know nothing about cmera, better shut up

[@smashexentertainment676]

@@stevechannel6856 the booptidyscoop is right tho, this is a replacement for almost $5000 worth of professional gear in a compact body. Unless you're shooting video professionally, there's no reasonable reason to spend that kind of money on this smartphone.

[@stevechannel6856]

@@smashexentertainment676 true n i know. But booptifyscoop says 'ISNT PHONE WITH CMERA FEATURE'. Obviously there is an eye af & dslr feature itself in this phone since 1ii. Such as photo pro app & cinema pro. So, eye af in a smartphone is not a cmera feature for u guys?

[@smashexentertainment676]

@@stevechannel6856 it's pretty crappy camera compared to what you're gonna be attaching it anyway )) Eye AF is not as impressive feature as you might think. A ton of smartphones from last few years have face and stuff recognition features, so no wonder Sony threw it in here. And is it as good as on A7S3, or at least Nikon Z6? booptid.. comment was not a denial of that phone doesn't have a camera, but a slightly sarcastic statement that it's not as much of a phone in general.

[@stevechannel6856]

@@smashexentertainment676 first of all its still impressive because no other brands can do mirrorless/dslr cmera feature in a smartphone ever. Face & stuff recognition is totally different & everyone can do that long time ago. Predictive auto focus is another bonus frm sony since mny yrs ago. Also don't compare phone with the real cmera out there. Obviously its different. But if yes, sony phone still the closest one to the real cmera features tho

[@steveoverstreet5635]

I’m subscribed to mr. mobile, but this is the one I’ve been told about for several months. In any case, this is a fantastic review and well worth the wait. It doesn’t hurt that I’m super interested in this phone!

[@littlehero360]

Great video as always, I agree that its priced a bit terribly, But I believe that phones like this should exist, streaming is becoming one of the biggest forms of entertainment, so a phone which focuses on using 5G and professional cameras to film 4k video sounds great! But this wasn't made for the general public, or most streamers, this is made for the professionals, although phones like this excite me and I cant wait to see what Sony can do next with this technology! And have a great day, Michael Fisher!

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

Michael! I wont stop complimenting your superb job on your content until I get at least a thumbs up! Great video as always, not only production wise but also regarding the message that you're successfully delivering. Excellent screenplay, simple and elegant. Again for this top quality content you deserve 10 million subscribers. Thanks a lot!

[@devanandsface]

Sony is the god of innovation.

[@MissAlice_646]

Go worship them then 🤣

[@devanandsface]

@@MissAlice_646 worshiping a real person or a real thing that is useful for us is better than worshiping a statue 😂 I've seen sony products makes some people happy. So, There is nothing wrong in worshipping sony.

[@DApple-ef5vf]

Great video. Mr. Mobile, I enjoy watching your content the variety of devices you choose. So interesting and unique! Keep up the amazing work!

[@KC-2000PROMEGA]

0:22 Eminem would be proud of you

[@TheMrMobile]

spaghetti

[@bashirahmedrabi9675]

damn

[@divyanshkhandelwal9276]

Why?

[@lawrencev.athill7502]

Thank you for an impeccable review. I watched a review earlier, I was excited (didn't mention the price). Your real world insight was a reality check. Thanks again.

[@alexandreb.1101]

Finally, an HDMI port, something that has been gone since the days of the Nokia N8

[@ELJefeReviews]

I appreciate the early look brother!

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks for watching bud!

[@shubhamtonge8808]

This man deserves 10 Million plus subscribers ❤❤..

[@watchRENZtravel]

Awesome video again sir!! Thanks again for replying to my Tweet about a podcast w/ NBTJacklyn, David Cogen, and Jaime Rivera. Means a lot to me.

[@insainllama]

I almost feel like they should just drop the “smartphone” use case and go all into the mobile streaming monitor use case. Ditch it’s on board cameras and give it more storage and battery. Also make the screen 16:9 and allow it to record to the device.

[@7654321220]

I don't see anything significant to drop from a "smartphone", other than the name.

[@RHTeebs]

5:53 I love the Discovery Admiral badge!

[@milky216]

For a minute there I thought I was the only person that recognized that! I was scanning all of the comments to find out if anybody else saw that!

[@korbindallis]

absolutely loved this review, this is phone not meant for me but ill take the Xperia 5 ii

[@MAIcrosoft]

I get it, this is a phone that justifies it's price by it's features. I'm pretty sure there are people out there that actually will benefit from these features in their workflow and that's why they call it "Pro". It's just not targeted for mainstream consumers, and I'm pretty sure that's Sony's intention. Compare it with Sony's PVM's or mastering monitors. These things run in the $30k+ territory for just a 25-ish inch monitor. No one is gonna buy that unless they need it for their professional workflow. I bet many people still won't get it logic wise, but still nice to see a review from MrMobile on this obscure little piece of tech! :)

[@Punisher2all]

The problem is that companies like Samsung and Apple have convinced us the "Pro" just means more mega pixels or more memory or an additional camera. This is what a real professional phone looks like. It doesn't have a true competitor. And compared to a RED Camera display which costs close to $3k, this xperia is reasonably priced believe it or not.

[@MostafaAhmedAhmed81]

I enjoyed the video even if I’m not a video creator. The idea is unique despite of all the issues you mentioned at the end of the video.

[@adityaarayan2340]

Only legends know who to thank the nice display on this phone 😎

[@jamesspencer68]

Nice review as always MrMobile! A shame this device didn't turn out the way people were hoping. If the Sony compact phone rumours are true, will you review that in the future? Looking forward to the next one.

[@LeBeautiful]

Sony making ALL the smart moves with this phone. It’s sad I kinda got over em, but still.

[@jholotanbest2688]

This was a very entertaining video. I love cutting edge and weird phones regardless if I have any plans of buying the device. If I buy a new phone every four to five years the reason I watch 99% of phone videos has nothing to do with making a buying decision and I think most of your audience is in the same boat.

[@贾炳锐]

Whoa a one-year-old phone for $2.5k, that's truely enterprise purchase territory for me

[@shashankdixit3696]

They announced the phone one year back, but launched a year later.

[@addicz2]

This thing already at Xperia Mk2 months ago.

[@ishtiaqueahmedchowdhury7416]

The OG sony xperia had a slide in keyboard and a selfie camera ... my first android ❤️

[@madmann6723]

Sony has to get some legit carrier support in the US. They'd move so many more devices. They make really decent hardware.

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

😂 " They make some really decent hardware"😂😂😂 You never owned a Sony i see.😂 They're trash i owned two. App crash, screen freeze common across all there models. If you wanna give it a go you need to buy them out right on Amazon region unlocked and any major carrier in U.S will activate it for you. Trust me bro they're trash, don't burn your money.

[@pilifida23]

@@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731 yeah, right trash. I owned only sony phones and they were perfect. I had an xperia z2 that makes 6 yrs old this march, and its still waterproof and the battery still holds 3h SOT - i gave it to a friend 2 yrs ago. My dad has an xz premium for 3 yrs and its just perfect and i own an XZ3 for 2 yrs and 2 moths which i.ve been washing daily with this pandemic and its like new. I don.t see any trash, i think sony.s the most reliable phone maker with the cleanest android possible. My next phone wilk be xperia 5ii but i won.t buy it yet since i.m kinda liking the round edges of the screen on my XZ3. That.s the only reason i.m not changing yet my phone and pass my xz3 to my girlfriend.

[@pixels_per_inch]

@@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731 "Across all models" you mean the two budget phones from Sony you mentioned in other comments?

[@addicz2]

@@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731 here any Japanese phones are the Most Wanted item.

[@paulsim7589]

Excellent video, might be nice to see a short follow up in 6 months. [If they lend you the kit again]

[@naturegarcon]

finally a product with “Pro” branding that is actually made for pros

[@CRANEREVIEWS]

No focus peaking or other stuff that 99.9% use?

[@naturegarcon]

@@CRANEREVIEWS try this perspective: what average consumer could justify this purchase?

[@CRANEREVIEWS]

@@naturegarcon focus peaking, zebras and everything else is what ALL pro's use, not average consumers.

[@TheZALGOisCOMING]

@@naturegarcon that's a terrible perspective. all it means is that it's PRICED for pros

[@tastyoldgravy]

This should be Sony's new design from now on. Absolutely love the look of it, and it's got toughness to boot. No need for a case ♥️

[@wavelayer]

same here but zero mainstream compatible...

[@instantstupor]

0:09 "I even Leica few" ISWYDT

[@PaulBakewell]

Great video, thanks Michael. Must of hurt giving that equipment back to Sony.

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks! And it did indeed. Thankfully I'd already purchased an A7SIII, otherwise the sting would have really hit hard.

[@aleksandartokin6914]

Oh I love it so much, but unless you have a camera to use it with I don't see a reason to get it

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Great video bro! Your review of the Sony Xperia 1 II made me solidify my purchase of it and I'm considering getting the PRO‼️👍

[@Phokey29]

No one at Sony should be offended by your honest review, their marketing department knows exactly what they are doing. Not a phone for you or I.

[@moth.monster]

I honestly might get one of the Sony phones next time I get a phone. I love the design. They're the only phones out there that don't feel copy pasted between every manufacturer.

[@tobiasleiminger5920]

Now imagine there being a Compact of this.

[@dominusmilans5478]

Sony: Look at this. Look at this.

[@tobiasleiminger5920]

@@dominusmilans5478 I actually stuck with them to the XZ2 compact. It was so shoulder-sagging to hear the XZ3 being announced without a Compact

[@MichelPostma]

A built in HDMI in is amazing, unfortunately (as you say) it is too pricey and limited. The idea is great tho, imagine using this as a mobile capture card or as a reliable livestream camera, but it just doesnt seem to be working all that well. Also, it is not something i'd call professional. Where's the screw mount on the side, so I don't need to use spring-loaded clamps? Where is the removeable back cover, so I can directly swap batteries during a long working day in the field? And (I may have missed it) but good sd, maybe even dual sd support would be fantastic in a professionally camera oriented phone. Thanks for the video, it was a great review as always!

[@TheMrMobile]

Good points! I think those asks (plus my own wish for a brighter, lower-res display) just weren't possible given Sony's apparent decision to use the Xperia 1ii as a basis for the Pro. Some things are too major to be added without a ground-up redesign (same for Snap 865). As for SD: yeah, there's MicroSD up to 1TB alongside the 512GB of internal, so it's well equipped from a storage perspective.

[@MichelPostma]

@@TheMrMobile 1,5 TB total is great to work with, so that is good to hear! I really like the concept and I hope it will do well enough so that we see a next generation. That may either be designed from the ground up or, just like the foldables, be cheaper in this new segment.

[@edviges1]

And here it's me searching for a Pixel 3 bargain deal.

[@Jonas-ej7id]

I'm still on OnePlus 3 and kinda don't wanna upgrade

[@vedaryan334]

I have a Redmi note 7s 3gb version which I got for about 115$. Hope that makes you feel better

[@derekisthematrix]

I haven't found anything worth upgrading to yet (from Pixel 3)

[@edviges1]

@@derekisthematrix currently I have a XZ1c ... Still didn't find any reason to upgrade.. but the Pixel 3 (price wise) it's the one that it's more similar to what I want. Because my phone it's getting low on storage. 😂

[@moyoonanuga4495]

@@derekisthematrix same here

[@knae9216]

WOW! WHAT A THOROUGH REVIEW!

[@shahreiftaylor1687]

I even "lieca" few 😉

[@TheMrMobile]

Genuinely wish I were this clever. lol - no Leicas in this house (yet)!

[@algot4293]

I Canon ly speak for myself, but I don't Lieca few

[@ZRazzleDazzle]

Really looking forward to the Xperia 1 iii. I hope Sony delivers this time!

[@jamilaboudaher]

Galaxy Z Fold 2 : 2000$ Sony Xperia Pro : Hold my price

[@paulkristo8040]

your video title is gold sir

[@OptimusMonk01]

You can buy 1080P HDMI to USB video capture devices that work with Android for less than $10 or 4K ones for less than $20 so why would you need that expensive hardware you showed??

[@TheMrMobile]

So you can broadcast DSLR footage wirelessly over cellular, which is half the pitch Sony's making here.

[@ihatehandles3]

Why does anyone needs red cameras or any expensive useless cameras or any products for what it matters other than showing off

[@ihatehandles3]

If you take pics for social media even a flagship phone is overkill

[@OptimusMonk01]

@@TheMrMobile lol yes but you can do that with a HDMI usb video capture and any Android phone with video in over USBC

[@addicz2]

@@OptimusMonk01 explain why real pro broadcast monitors still use HDMI ports? Not to mention they only HD panels

[@Chemy.]

Something really weird I feel it's happening, some companies are not considering losing today to win tomorrow, it's not like sony can spare some money in lowering the prices of some products in order to catch the attention big the public and once the tech is adopted and refined, charge the right amount. Nice review as always man, liked as always too

[@alialsaidy3970]

Every time he says 4K streaming my video stops and start buffering 😂💔

[@borkwoof696]

Really excited to hear what your thoughts are on this!

[@robinrai4973]

That camera body texture should be on other phones

[@TheMrMobile]

Agree

[@RichardsWorld]

I was able to plug an HDMI capture device directly to my Sony A7SIII and to my Samsung S20+ with USB-S. It actually streams fine. It's just a little more clunky because it uses 2 cables and a small box.

[@FahadNazir007]

00:10 you missed the opportunity to fit in a PUN "I even Leica Few"

[@v8risj]

I love how intelligent your videos are..

[@moderneducationalstandard]

Meanwhile my wallet: Don't you even think about it.

[@marinac7676]

😀 mine too!

[@NotAMiata43]

“DONT YOU EVEN LOOK AT IT”

[@planetphatness]

Yea, if you have to ask you can’t afford it.

[@Stylez-13]

Will trade for my car 🚗

[@marinac7676]

@@Stylez-13 what I will do? My car is Fiat Uno. 😓😓😓😓😓

[@princemensah3590]

I'm glad Sony is responding to you

[@ArthurD]

Whoever is in charge of Sony marketing, that person is clearly detached from reality.

[@ES-qy2ju]

Not really for their clients like movie stdios or tv studios.

[@KRFrostFire1]

With the reviews and cons about it, I'm sure it isn't hard for Sony to roll out an update for the Zebra and Focus peaking in the future. And since this is a new software/phone it is bound to have inconsistencies software side. Hopefully they can stabilise it within a month or 3. 4k might sound outrageous for the average stranger but doesn't if it is targeting big companies that streams live at 4k. Since 5G's improvement and rollout is inevitable, it won't be a problem in the future. It is a very niche product for sure.

[@austincower778]

Feels weird to start a video without mentioning Shark VPN.

[@Zyntherion2202]

I'm watching this on my good ol' trusty Xperia XZs and damn am I drooling right now...

[@goodsoul6675]

Sony: I'm not giving this man another phone for review.

[@pressefr]

They took out the Qi wireless charging when the Xperia 1 II had it? I'm actually enjoying using the wireless charging from time to time and it has saved me on some occasions when a restaurant has a Qi Charger for guests. Side note I've had the Nokia Fatboy since 2014 and it Qi charges perfectly fine, so I'm not a new consumer that demand Wireless Charging, I'm a hay-day Sony consumer that kinda expects and doesn't understand why they took it out and then re-establishes it; but in this case, takes it away AGAIN. I really like the coating of the Xperia Pro, it looks so nice with that camera magnesium blend look, I want to touch it.

[@devsirat]

I love Sony phones. But they have terrible marketing strategies and a terrible naming scheme.

[@TheMrMobile]

I mean ... "Xperia Pro" is pretty straightforward.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I still buy them 😁

[@devsirat]

@@TheMrMobile Lol yeah you're right. But I meant it's hard for me to categorize it among other Xperia phones out there.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

How about iphone 12 pro and Samsung Galaxy 21 ultra lol

[@vervetech9395]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify Saying "Samsung Galaxy" is like saying 'Apple iPhone'

[@lukogs]

I've been telling, asking this idea (not anymore) to the programmers, coders, nerds “of using [Second hand] smartphone as wired monitor thru USB cable for DSLRs, for beginners”. My idea popped when i started using my OnePlus One as monitor for my DSLR & get irritated when it lagged. So I thought of why not get a (second hand) phone that can be bought anywhere & use it as wired monitor. I figured it might work since the HDMI & USB are digitals (i assume this statement is correct).

[@lemuelcubase]

A phone called Pro, that actually IS a Pro.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

True

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Iphone 12 pro lol

[@lemuelcubase]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify Ain’t nothing THAT “pro” about the 12 Pro other than it shoots in 4K.

[@sylvestermcgovern]

@@lemuelcubase The non pro models also shoot 4K lol

[@lemuelcubase]

@@sylvestermcgovern EXACTLY!

[@timmym8890]

I love your honesty

[@imsamiurrahman]

Apple: This is the most expensive iPhone we've ever made Sony: Hold my beer

[@rizkyyulianto8741]

Yep but sony doesn't do bullshit ads like apple and this phone have it's own purpose not for general newbie use its a great phone for content creator or filmer

[@bhagat6127]

The word Pro gets thrown around a lot. Sony puts the pro in Professional. This tag is justified given what the phone can do and how technologically advanced it is.

[@DrDrunkMithu]

It's sad that Sony sucks at Naming, Branding and Marketing. They are capable of Good Hardware but they dig their own pitfall.

[@longngo926]

You have described exactly every Japanese company ever.

[@audam-san7707]

"Xperia Pro" is the most straight forward name i have ever seen from smartphones

[@addicz2]

Compared the other phone companies. Sony have bigger name on prosumer field. Not Samsung. Not even Apple

[@longngo926]

@@addicz2 If you read just a tiny bit of their story, you will understand why. Either way, it is all just old glory, 'prosumer' from Sony is now only camera offerings, even B2B market is not very strong now.

[@gerardomorales151]

So let me get this straight ... It can use an external camera (through HDMI input) to Livestream through apps like Instagram and TikTok? That's one major selling point!