Sony Xperia 1 IV First Look: An Entire Film Studio In Your Pocket

[@mark_u]

Well, it may be drab. But gotta give it to Sony for keeping the microSD slot, headphone jack, and the notification LED. All underrated but very much appreciated features.

[@abdullahzafar4401]

That's all I am looking for but sony phones are hard to get too here in Pakistan ...

[@reinmeiker9024]

I still love all these features from my Xperia 1 II

[@vedaryan334]

@YoMamaBeenFartin' lmao. Can't say the same for India but can definitely say getting Sony is even harder.

[@rishabhrawat7856]

@@vedaryan334 kabhi Bihar aana..

[@KingEurope1]

I wish more people would put their money where their mouths were with this sort of thing. People will say losing the headphone jack and expandable storage are deal breakers, yet then ignore viable phones that keep them in favour of a Galaxy or iPhone.

[@Mubashir_AK]

It's definitely not for everyone, but Sony has to be lauded for continuing to offer an intriguing alternative to the normal trends in smartphone world. You have to be brave to commit to your vision for this long given how well the conformists (Xiaomi, Samsung bar foldables) are doing.

[@nigelbassett3791]

I'd argue phones that are designed for everyone are some of themworst ones because they only appeal to the lowest common denominator. There's no "that's the one for me" phone anymore, and that's why I'm happy to shell out two grand for this and ditch my iPhone Boring Pro Max

[@nigelbassett3791]

@Paul I wouldn't call a phone that can drive some serious headphones and brings together the best of Sony's tech lacking in quality. They just don't care about the box or updating it. And honestly the kind of person who buys a Xperia One isn't going to care about keeping the phone longer than two years anyway, so why bother offering more support that costs money to be routed elsewhere

[@blue4059]

I would still buy their phones not necessarily because their products are perfect, but because I like their vision more than any other brand.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

I still don’t understand why people want every company to make the same phone lol, what’s the point hah

[@nigelbassett3791]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify Humans: “We wanna be unique and matter and this world” Also humans: “We do the same thing as the crowd and keep making the same mistakes”

[@TheMrMobile]

ATTENTION! The scam-bots are at it again. Folks, I'm *not* running any contests, and I'm certainly not asking anyone to contact me on Telegram. If you see someone commenting on KZbin without my verified check mark (and using terrible grammar to boot), that person is not me. Block and report them! Unfortunately this is all we can do until KZbin rolls out a meaningful fix to this problem. Until then, be skeptical -- and stay mobile.

[@madgym]

The Wallpaper in Xperia phone where can i get it ? it preload in xperia ? if you have a link to download the wallpaper.. tq

[@Kingjay814]

Honestly for me this is really the only Android phone left I'd consider. I've fallen in love with LG and the V-series phones but with them gone this is really my only option. I love listening to music on my wired headphone, and I love that I have expandable storage. Sony is the only company left who caters to that type of consumer.

[@themonkeyman2547]

I've hopped between Android manufactures and been disappointed by their new releases so many times. I'm trying an iPhone for my next phone, my first Apple since the iPod touch gen 2. I want a Moto X, a One Plus 7 Pro, an LG V, an HTC One. Interesting, fun, and powerful phones

[@sushimshah2896]

You could try mid-range stuff, if top-notch cameras are not your top priority!?

[@ronniejaye1]

Hallelujah!

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

@@sushimshah2896 the problem is that the components are going to be noticeably poorer. Even the older V series have most modern mid-rangers beat in audio, microphone and screen (barring refresh rate) quality

[@HAPPYMEGALO]

Asus too

[@nimoy007]

Hoping that one day somebody can make the Mr Mobile of phones--one that hits all the right features in one perfectly executed and suave package. Seriously great video, as always. Also, I know that connecting with your fans isn't really possible on a level that approaches a regular, healthy social interaction, but we do care, and hope you stay upbeat, my friend. 🖖

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks very much! Had a lot of fun making this video, and it's always great to interact with the thoughtful and genial audience I'm lucky to have. 🖖

[@brendonspencer5788]

What nimoy said! ❤

[@dejan110782]

@@TheMrMobile It seems like you have really early sample, other reviews are almost opposite, very happy and amazed with pictures and videos...

[@Amorousstake4]

@@DexterHR probably it's cheaper to produce there

[@ssanc6]

@@DexterHR Nice, well unfortunately for US it will be ship until September despite having preorders open. I do see the purple in the preorder. I don't know why he said we are getting the black version only

[@ELJefeReviews]

We definitely need a revisit after launch! Awesome video once again bro!

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks for joining me for the Premiere, man!

[@KyurekiHana]

Agreed. Depending on how much is fixed, it might not warrant a full video, but even just an update.

[@nickthaskater]

I love the industrial design of it. Clean, functional, no frills and no BS. If Sony had a desktop mode like Samsung DeX it'd literally be a studio in your pocket.

[@HomesickMac]

I've bought this phone a week ago in Sweden, what did they mean with "release in September..."? It does heat up but not so that it shuts itself off, but my scenario is B-roll, a little of selfie mode talk, stills on the go. The 120fps on all three cameras was the selling point that hit my string. I bought the Xperia 5 II my backup camera for inteviews and other client work, and with good lighting, nobody noticed it wasn't a footage from my A6400 for ex. The Xperia 1 IV will serve the same purpose but with that crazy frame rate it's much more versatile. Yes, I don't even have a SIM card in it, don't care for any other functions but the photo and video apps.

[@Superninja71]

This phone was sounding pretty good (aside from the pre-release issues of course) until you hit me with the $1600 price tag. I think flagship phones at 1k are too expensive so 1.6k for a non-foldable is ridiculous.

[@wakaflockaproject]

The price is an instant put off. I'll pass on this

[@robertanthonybermudez5545]

This isn't for everyone. This is "mobile video production studio"

[@lonestarfun8389]

How much do you think iPhone 13 pro max cost for 512 GB ? Or a 1 TB cost ? Can you guess ?

[@MazDanRX795]

@@lonestarfun8389 The iPhone line tops out around there. The absolute best iPhone you can get, or a half-baked Sony Android. And the iPhone probably takes better pictures too. Sony asking $1,600 for this thing is absolutely audacious.

[@moviemania1137]

You can get a Iphone 13 Pro Max 1TB for $40 more 😂

[@GareWorks]

I really want my next phone to be a Sony phone. I just wish they'd sell them in more markets so I could actually buy one. These early sample preview things Sony keeps doing seem like bad marketing though, but I guess they're trying to find a way to stand out amongst the crowd.

[@iFlyTheWorld]

You can easily buy Sony phones online.

[@kusakabe3264]

@@iFlyTheWorld here in australia though, you have to hope your phone works flawlessly because there's no domestic warranty repairs here. luckily, my xperia 1ii has been perfect for almost a year. (i work in a samsung repair centre, you wouldn't believe how many LCDs just "go black for no reason" within 6months.)

[@iFlyTheWorld]

@@kusakabe3264 I've bought my last 4 Xperia phones online from overseas and never had any problems with them.

[@fabianmartinez-wl5le]

@@iFlyTheWorld me can you say which page you buy your phones online or where I can order myself

[@iFlyTheWorld]

@@fabianmartinez-wl5le Hi Fabian. I'm in Australia so I just Google the phone model I'm after (e.g. Xperia 1 iii) and see what onlien offers come up. Obviously I see online merchants based in Australia but you will those in your area. Then its just a matter of comparing prices and look for reviews to ensure you are happy with the service of the online store before you order. EBay also sells Xperia phone via online merchants. The stock generally comes from China via Fedex/UPS/EMS. So you just need to wait about a week for delivery. Hope this helps.

[@TheDeathmail]

I kinda wish Google made their camera app open source and allowed their photo ai to be used on the better camera... That said... I REALLY want this phone T^T

[@Jonas-ej7id]

Gcam ports do exist and work great. Especially on phones with snapdragon socs.

[@kornkernel2232]

I guess that's the point they won't since it is the unique thing for Pixel phones. Imagine if you got a Pixel-like automatic camera mode on Xperia I phones, it will be a creator's mobile powerhouse if it wasn't already. Still the price is high but if you do vlogging and make alot of money out of it, this Xperia cost is nothing.

[@yemanator]

I love the way Michael narrates his videos. They are thoughtfully written, with lots of new info, and read with a relaxing enthusiasm that you never see elsewhere on KZbin.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

1:30 really nice that 3.5mm is still keeping handy for Mic use like these, also the front facing looking at least decent now.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@Paul ah I mean the camera there bud, not the front side design.

[@DJignyte]

Daaaamn... If I hadn't got the S22 Ultra this year, THIS phone would've been a serious, serious contender. It has everything I was looking for in a phone that even my S22U doesnt have, (which I'm still annoyed about not having a headphone jack or SD slot).

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Ikr? When I was on Android I stayed on mid-rangers to keep both.

[@tams805]

I'd love it to have an EMR pen (the tech the S Pen uses). But that's a killer feature for me.

[@DJignyte]

@Paul Ooof, thats a real shame :\ I had heard of the abysmal battery life as well as the less than flagship camera on the Mk ii. They're probably why I didnt end up going with it over the one I got now. I was really tempted to the get the Asus ROG phone 5, but I wasn't sure about their update reliability.

[@srsgonu]

After spending that much moolah, you will regret in an year for lack of updates and your phone will become obsolete with no security updates in 2 years. It may be better phone but needs better support.

[@The_MEMEphis]

@@srsgonu are you talking about the s22 ultra beautiful Samsung supports their phones longer now

[@timaustin2000]

I absolutely get where you're coming from with expecting a leading auto mode but the simple fact is (and you just need to look at the GSM review for evidence of this) if you use the manual mode you're going to get images from this that are better than ANYTHING else on the market, save for the Xperia Pro i. For a prosumer, this is absolutely worth its price tag.

[@glitchysoup6322]

I am disapointed, that you didn't mention, that this phone can do 4K@120fps. As of now, I am only aware of 2 phones, which can do that.

[@jonathanng138]

Respect for making a Sony video. Unlike MKBHD where he just ignores it altogether and only reviews iPhones releases

[@1mlb704]

I'm currently on my third Sony phone, an Xperia 1 III. As someone who is photo savvy (I rely on my Canon DSLR for my day job), and is also an aspiring musician and lover of listening to music via wired headphones/speakers, I absolutely love what Sony is doing with these phones. I also appreciate how well these age, my last Xperia XZ2 Premium was almost 3 years old before being replaced and still works about as well now as it did new. That said, I agree with Mr. Mobile - a better auto mode would really be appreciated with these expensive, high tech devices. We don't always have time to play with the manual modes for good shots.

[@willwunsche6940]

I really appreciate them including dual front facing speakers and the notification LED. Two of the most underrated and biggest features to me. While I personally have too many problems with the Sony to ever consider it (I'll be far happier with my S22 Ultra), I have a lot of respect for what they are doing

[@henrikpersson5420]

I returned my s21 ultra in favour of the xperia 1 iii, best purchase of the last decade possibly!

[@willwunsche6940]

@@henrikpersson5420 It's a pretty sick looking phone. I respect a lot of the things they do with the camera and speakers especially but I am ridiculously happy with my S22 Ultra best phone I have have had in a while in terms of how happy I am with it as an upgrade and overall package iteration

[@8_x_9.]

Sony is in a different class of phone than the others. Can't compare to them. Sony offers the most for your money.Check it out.

[@willwunsche6940]

@@8_x_9. Isn't the Sony phone like the most expensive by far when it came out? At like $1500? While I really respect their camera philosophy didn't they win the lowest score? I really like their products but I think it would be impossible to compete with legacy flagships in terms of money value

[@allforone7130]

The design is master piece. Don't change it Sony.

[@GFourGadget]

Sony has been consistently offering features that others have taken away for profits. Kudos to that 👍🏾

[@UOHCUNY]

Do you not realise Sony sells this log for 1600?

[@theinceptor3672]

@@UOHCUNY Cuz in all honesty, many smartphone flagships are releasing their logs for comparable prices.. And most of them remove most of the feature Sony provides for extra profit

[@lovmenot3629]

@@UOHCUNY remember earphone are way much cheaper than ear bud and also ear bud need to charge battery but having wired earphone you only charged your phone nothing else, also SD card are way cheaper to expand storage rather than just getting more rom version in a phone so I think that price is still not that bad at all

[@matteo1429]

Very nice Sponsor! Well introduced and discussed, thanks Mr. Mobile! Also for your personal "touch" to value it.

[@Raja995mh33]

Unveiling a phone that gets released in September is just one of the main reasons why Sony is in the situation they now are... It's just so goddamn stupid. But besides that - just like with Apple - I'm glad that Sony is not changing the design every year just for the stupid sake of "changes". I would never buy from most brands simply BECAUSE they stupidly change the design and therefore the features every year.

[@peterdurum434]

Shipments will begin in June. Sony announced it themselves lol.

[@kusakabe3264]

they're in a fine position, actually. if i remember correctly, their profits aren't going down.

[@frankieinjapan]

My 83 year old grandpa here in Japan still caries an original Z1. He takes such pride in the fact his phone is from Japan, so my wife and I might pick this up for him for Christmas.

[@PsychMan]

I still think their phones are unique pieces of work everytime they come out, but $1599 price tag is a hard pill to swallow. Yes it is supposed to be a mobile studio for consumers to use, but that asking price is what's going to kill this phone fast.

[@treebush]

Lol there phones are made for niche market made for pre-order not the average consumer like a high end specialized car not a massed produce product. They know there target audience.

[@PsychMan]

@@treebush exactly. I've own the first two and I appreciate them but I just kinda wish they wouldn't announce it and then have us wait several months while they iron out things.

[@LouisSubearth]

It hasn't because Sony isn't going for regular consumers. This competes for the same "pro-sumer" market the iPhone 13 Pro is made for (content creators mostly) and since they expect low sales, and price accordingly, and they even reported profits this way.

[@evacody1249]

Sony in tech sells more TVs and Playstations. Those are there money makers.

[@MazDanRX795]

@@treebush Their, their, friend.

[@mndlessdrwer]

It's probably a good thing that there aren't any stores locally that sell the Sony Xperia 1 IV, because if I encountered it out in the wild then my usual self-control would fly out the window. It's basically the ideal upgrade from my current Galaxy Note 9. Great cameras, great screen, expandable storage, headphone jack, and it even goes one step further by having stereo front-firing speakers, which are one of my favorite features that practically nobody puts in their phones. If I had a spare $1500, I would 100% buy one.

[@Geekosification]

Uuuh! Can't wait! Never going to buy a phone which is both way too expensive, has a OK camera and won't get updates. But i love to see what they do with every time.

[@goemboeck]

Its OS is stuck to Android10, but my previous Sony from 2018 still receives security updates no worries. I don't expect to have Android 15 in my 1iii but I'm positive it will still receive security updates in 2025-26.

[@gaara8217]

@@goemboeck , my xperia 1 iii has android 12..(at&t)

[@harrydrake4173]

I wish people would stop saying it's a 4K display. It upscales for 4k but its native resolution is 1080p+

[@JaySee5]

Looking forward to the more hand and pocket friendly Xperia 5.

[@sushimshah2896]

I too love the 5-series, but the 8G1🔥 ruins it! If it had the SD870 or even better, the D8100/9000, then it would've been an awesome package!

[@JaySee5]

@@sushimshah2896 why would a phone not even announced yet in 2022 use an 870 chip from 2019? The Xperia 5 IV won't even be announced until probably 6 months from now and by then QC could release a new variant of SD.

[@darthmortem585]

@@JaySee5 simple answer: 870 is an amazing chip. 888 and 8g1 are just toaster chips and no phone deserves the amount of throttling they bring about. 865/870 was peak Qualcomm. Comparing geekbench scores between 870, 888, and 8g1 and you see the shortcomings. Those number gaps aren't generational leaps Dimensity 8100/9000 do look like fantastic options tho

[@JaySee5]

@@sushimshah2896 Well, well, well! Look at that. QC released an 8G1P that outperforms the 8G1 and throttles less matching the A15 in thermals. Looking forward to the 8G1P or newer in the X5IV.

[@jdssmity]

Glad to have you out at the Space Coast man. Hope the visit treated you well. I've lived in Titusville for the past 30+ years and even after 100s of them, every rocket launch is something special.

[@markopazlo]

My xperia 1ii is almost 2 years old and I still love it. Sony phones just aren't like anything else out there. Hopefully by the time I upgrade they've finally got the auto mode up to par with the competition.

[@Sto79Be]

2 years? Lol, the updates and support will be coming to an end for that phone in a year or two then. Meanwhile the 9 year iPhone 6 is still getting updates to keep it running smooth and safe!

[@camjkerman]

I've also got a 1ii. It's one of the finest phones out there. The camera allowed me to shelf the Nikon P500 I'd been using for a while, which I recently gave to a friend who wanted to get into photography. We shoot together now. This phone deepened my love for photography, and let me introduce someone else to it.

[@GodfreyLisk]

In the UK, I just pre-ordered it and it ships on June 16

[@Kevin27182]

I love these Xperia phone and I have the Xperia 1. The photos are amazing but the overexposed shots really bring it down. The Xperia 1 is still such a good phone it's hard to justify the price to upgrade. One day I will upgrade but I tend to keep my phones and hate changing phones in general

[@CraciunAlexandruGh]

I agree......for the price, the auto-mode is simply a deal breaker. The whole point of having the Xperia is that you don't need a (entry-level) pro camera. But sadly, no one expected that you might need another phone in order to get good point and shoot photos. And even worse....for the price of the Xperia, you can afford a camera and a phone.

[@TheMrMobile]

Yeah, this is the key failing of the device. If I need to buy another phone for reliable quick-and-dirty snapshots, it nullifies the entire "studio in a pocket" advantage. I'm tempted to try GCam on the retail-ready device when it drops.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

@@TheMrMobile I agree, but I never buy sony phones when released. If you wait 3-6 months after release you’ll buy it for 50% half the price. I can already find the Xperia pro I 40-50% cheaper here in the uk

[@markfinlay422]

There's four months to go before release. Give it a chance.

[@colbyleong700]

@@TheMrMobile Sony checks all the right boxes except a consistent and competitive basic mode camera. I don't think Xperia IV will run GCam since all other Xperia phones before could run it

[@AsherTech]

They could easily do it where auto has processing, and once you hit any pro mode it turns that off and only uses what it already has

[@amirshokouhi3126]

I really appreciate the design’s simplicity. And the android looks pretty clean too. I like this phone.

[@cranknlesdesires]

Between the headphone jack, front facing speakers, and all that, I think I really want one to replace my s8

[@alolanjojo8153]

watching this on my 1iii, curious to see the new upgrades, still too pricey but I would love to see a full review as well

[@harty02_02]

Whats the point of the manual mode if theres automatic mode? People will just use the automatic mode eventually and forget the manual mode.

[@mattatk92]

I want to see Sony make a great comeback in the mobile world

[@GyroCannon]

I think that the critique about lack of good auto modes for the camera experience is valid since you definitely can have exceptional photos taken if you set it up for every shot, but if you’re using it as your daily driver, you’re also going to watch to snap a quick video or pic of your child or dog doing something cute.

[@SneakyCaleb]

I love Sony phones. I've owned every model the past 8 years and I still remember the z3 being so amazing for the time. But I've recently switched to iPhone. I've also used pixels side by side with those Xperias for one reason. The camera. I always found it saddening how Sony makes the best mirrorless cameras in the world but their phones were lacking in that department. Hopefully they will improve the auto mode but I've said that long enough. Also getting rid of the compact line is something I wish you mentioned. The only normal sized phone on the market is the iPhone 13 mini now. And everything else is a borderline tablet. And the iPhone 14 won't have a mini. A damn shame.

[@KyurekiHana]

I am really hoping one day that they can bring a version of their Bionz coprocessor to their phones. It's not like they don't have the experience in designing these, and it could really be a game changer against someone like Google.

[@sushimshah2896]

@@KyurekiHana they don't need any other co-processor, just see what others can achieve, and what Lumia could do back in the day (heck I still prefer it over modern phone cameras in some scenarios)

[@KyurekiHana]

@@sushimshah2896 sure, you don't need it, but it can make things easier to optimize. And since it doesn't look like Sony has enough people to develop great auto modes for their camera software, I thought this would offload some of that work.

[@c0cac0liker]

Just ordered an Xperia 1 Mark IV (white Version) from Sony Europe BV. Delivery is scheduled for June 16th. This also fits with the previous release periods.

[@willwunsche6940]

Keeping the microSD card slot, notification LED and headphone jack are all features I can give them a lot of respect for. The notification LED and dual front facing speakers I especially care for. Unfortunately for them I just upgraded to the S22 Ultra and couldn't be happier. I really appreciate their philosophy on photography too even if I love the pictures my S22 Ultra takes. Realistically I have too many problems with the Sony to ever consider it, like the price... I'll be far happier with my S22 Ultra. But they're doing things I really care about that no other company is doing I'll give them a ton of credit for that

[@-Blue-_]

this phone is not for consumer but for photographers

[@MegaMar20]

It's a timeless design. Better than holes, notches, uneven chins and foreheads. It's perfect symmetry. I hope it never changes It's form just like classic motorcycles. I hope they used this opportunity to include front facing speakers.

[@colbyleong700]

If Xperia could run GCam/Pixel Cam software it would make this one of the best phones out

[@BichaelStevens]

I hate that buggy crashing garbage

[@DeepteshLovesTECH]

@@BichaelStevens Thanks to the developers, Gcam mod was revolutionary! Transformed cameras of low end/midrange phones to flagship levels!!! I bought a 115 usd phone , 3.5 years back called the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 with a crappy camera but otherwise great hardware for it's price. SD636, 5000mah battery complete stock android. Opened the box, immediately unlocked the bootloader, flashed camera2api, installed Gcam mod. Still using it, I uninstalled the main stock camera itself. It could take photos that even the iPhone of it's time couldn't take. I'm all for pro mode - I use pro photo and video on my S20 FE 5G, but a good auto mode is definitely needed! Ain't no other way can you take low light photos using manual controls unless you got super high iso capabilities or a tripod stand. A great Night mode is absolutely needed! If this 1600USD monstrosity cannot click a good night mode photo without tripods and slow shutter speeds, then I don't know what to make of it...

[@BichaelStevens]

@@DeepteshLovesTECH In my experience on the xperia 5, galaxy note 8, galaxy m31s, GCam was worse and would crash in night mode BTW as a (currently 850 buck) Xperia 5 III user, the camera is very good, albeit the lens switching (zoom) is clunky The thing has battery bypass too, on top of the 3.5mm jack and sd card! A freaking battery bypass!...that only works on most apps and not all. Watch youtube and local movies without using the battery!

[@darthmortem585]

@@DeepteshLovesTECH good for you that you like over-processed oil pantings instead of photos p.s gcam built by unofficial devs is just not good enough

[@jomeyqmalone]

As a long time photographer/videographer who now also chases his toddler around, I've been thinking hard about this "in camera" vs auto-computational magic question. Even modern professional cameras now default to a number of automatic corrections for barrel distortion, noise, vignetting etc. The lenses are even designed with that in mind now. So it's a bit of a false dichotomy, rather how much do you want done at the time of shooting vs after the fact? I guess my ideal would be something like this Sony in terms of giving you the full exposure tools if you want them, but the key is better mobile software. Something that gives you "the magic" to fill in any settings you didn't touch at the time you shoot, but also gives you some easy sliders to dial it in later from the preserved data right in the phone without having to start from a raw file every time.

[@mickeycoolmouse]

Honestly, this is close to my perfect smartphone. The ONLY thing I would change is that aspect ratio. It's too tall for comfortable one handed use and I can already imagine too much wasted space for my case use. I would personally want that body with a 18:9 (2:1 if you wanna be pedantic about it) ratio.

[@goemboeck]

I thought so too but it is actually great for split-screen multitasking. In landscape mode I can watch 16:9 videos while using the rest of the screen for reading/surfing. In portrait mode I can run news and social media, etc. etc., at the same time. It is one of the lesser spoken features of the phone, and I'm using it constantly.

[@ES-qy2ju]

Isnt tall -_- is narrower than every other phone

[@keonxd8918]

21:9 is easier for me to handle than 18:9 tbh

[@tidus1ph]

Having owned the first Xperia 1, it's not really that bad. Maybe a bit of an issue on videos but one handed use is pretty much fine.

[@ikuturso7570]

Yes. In fact Xperia 5 with 18:9 would be even better for me.

[@astridlindholm1159]

My problem with the manual first philosophy on a phone is very simple. If you care about manual first shooting, you will get a cheaper DSLR and a cheapish phone. That will give you unmatched quality compared to a phone. If you already have a DSLR(or a mirrorless), then you probably will use your phone for casual shots. You arent gonna take quick selfies with friends with your DSLR, nor will you want to spend time setting up the shot or even just the settings. You wanna click the button and have a pretty picture. Thats what phones are good for, they are the replacement of the point and shoot, and thats what they do best, point and shoot. Could i set up a prettier picture with my Xperia 5 II than my bf's iphone 12 mini, yes. However, i have a dslr as well. And when i just want to take a pic of my cat sleeping, it always goes out looking better on the iphone. Phone cameras should be about simplicity. A phone can never try to compete with a proper camera(on quality given time to set up the shot and all the settings), and the thing is, as soon as they try to, it ruins the ease of use of the camera. Which ruins it for most people, in most use cases(quick shots)

[@jamesfbowes]

Doing a great job with amazing content. Side note, miss the old Nokia phones like the 930 in terms of design. That typing experience is still the best. Phone designs now are very bland.

[@sushimshah2896]

What "typing" experience?

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@sushimshah2896 he means the wordflow keyboard. It could sh.t on any keyboard on ios or Android. Way better prediction better grammar and better layout.

[@victoriousgangster]

What Mr. Mobile said, would be nice to have good automatic shots too. I don't want to have to mess with camera settings every time I want to take a shot.

[@Microang]

I've had my Sony Xperia 1, since 2019 and I have yet to upgrade because it still does everything I need it to. Would love to upgrade to the IV but I am so disappointed at how far the price has risen since the 1, and how they are still announcing phones months before releasing them, allowing the hype to fade away and this is what leads to lack of sales and only 2 years of software support. Do better Sony, or become LG...

[@singular9]

Yeah 1500$ is much + tax

[@keonxd8918]

Sony doesn't need to profit from their mobile market to succeed since their other products are already more profitable

[@Microang]

@@keonxd8918 neither did LG, but their share holders eventually got tired of the losses from their mobile division...

[@PaulLembo]

By “Become LG” you mean leave the market? Be careful what you wish for!

[@Microang]

@@PaulLembo exactly, I don't wish for them to leave the market. But the reality is that companies are driven by their shareholders, and if a department is losing massive amounts of money, they will only allow it to continue for so long. Something has to change at Sony mobile, because honestly I would like to have a new Xperia, but no one else I know has one or even knows they still make phones, and there's a reason for that...

[@yash_kambli]

Imo they should have gone with one proper camera instead of putting so many at the back. What do i mean, if they had opted 1 inch sensor along with a variable aperture (starting from f1.4) it would have became a good replacement for a bridge point &shoot or even apsc mirrorless cameras. But they had missed the opportunity.

[@XzaroX]

Good, still no notches, nor loss of sd card or headphone jack. Probably the only brand still resisting all of Apple's bullshit. Let's hope they continue for years to come. I've got Xperia 1 III.

[@hermit_the_fog]

I'd like to see people complain about the loss of headphone jack and memory card slot as much as they complain about point and shoot ease.

[@madelineariah]

I think what bothers me about Sony is that they weren't always like this. I've personally owned an Xperia L1, L2, and XA1. Sure, the L1 and L2 weren't powerful by any stretch with their Mediatek 6737T CPUs, but they managed to pack that premium feel into a budget handset regardless. They included Sony's exclusive apps for the time, they had cameras with plenty of manual mode goodness (though the auto modes were terrible compared to other phones, as you alluded to in your video), and holding one in the hand felt like a fashion accessory. The XA1 was a bit more powerful, had that dedicated shutter button, and felt even more aesthetically pleasing. Then Sony stopped shipping their budget phones in the US when they moved to the 1, 5, and 10 series (with the 10 series replacing the XA series). The price shot up drastically, and suddenly it was no longer worth it for me.

[@jortuspelatus7364]

They probably simplified their lineup with the 1 series being the flagship, the 5 the 'Compact' line and the 10 being their 'budget' line. Also anything over the 1 series being a 'Pro' variant of their '1' series.

[@kirankpotluri4770]

Yes, do the post launch review as well, please. Thank you

[@Undeadwolfy_]

Fantastic work Michael. You're such a quality phone reviewed really making sure you cover the nuances and minutia of what makes these devices. Always a joy to watch your videos. So much work clearly going into the production too.

[@strangeunidude]

I've been loving my 1ii and I am upgrading to the 1iv. In the UK I've been given a delivery date of 16th June so will be interesting to see whether that date can be met

[@Xtechi]

if only they announce the phone and make it available after two weeks, I might be a customer

[@ryugalaw]

In Europe it's available for PreOrder now and available in June

[@RaineDraa]

Based on yours on Juan Bagnell's videos about this phone, this was the phone I chose. First time going "all out" with a phone in years and years. And I am probably as happy as I ever have been comparitively after buying a new phone than I can remember. I had a 1-2 year old mid range Moto as a daily driver, but I was just tired of always waiting slightly for the phone to do anything and everything. So I decided to stop buying mid range phones. Now I'm just waiting for a case and screen protector. The things really that sold me are the dual front facing speakers, headphone jack, sd card expansion slot, and video out. Dual front facing speakers are so rare anymore.

[@blami8]

Good idea, is it great?

[@thez28camaroman]

For me, it's a shame that such amazing hardware is wasted by the lackluster software update schedule. Sony doesn't promise or deliver updates like Samsung, a company that's taking aim at Google despite having way more devices to keep track of. For the price, the 1 IV should have at least 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of monthly OTA security patches. Samsung is doing more with 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches, but the former would be reasonable. As a fan of Samsung's One UI, I would have loved to see "Good Lock" style customizations on Sony's phones since they really help power users make the device their own. I love having a grid-style recent apps menu (instead of the one-at-a-time layout), automated routines for apps, using the power button for a flashlight toggle, AMOLED black theming throughout the OS, etc. Samsung makes this all possible without a custom ROM.

[@goemboeck]

Its OS is stuck to Android10, but my previous Sony from 2018 still receives security updates no worries.

[@pixels_per_inch]

It's a shame that such amazing software is wasted by short hardware lifespan. Wish Samsung would up their hardware quality and match Sony so I don't have to visit the service center so very often.

[@keonxd8918]

Yeah, you should just stick with Samsung

[@nchmusic99]

Whats up with Sony announcing their smartphone so early and shipped them 4 months late , I would rather have them announced it a week before shipment date to keep the hype up

[@EnochGitongaKimathi]

Really great features in terms of hardware specification. There is everything to love about it and I can’t believe that in 2022 this phone handles 4K capture, process and display like a champ. Shame about the poor camera software implementation for auto mode. The mobile SOC comes with top notch processors which include AI engines. Sony is not taking good advantage of the processors available with Qualcomm Snapdragon to give us a camera auto mode worth the asking price of the phone. This phone needs to wait for Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to provide the right performance efficiency and thermals balance. Last Remarks: 4K 120Hz HDR ❤

[@roboticvenom1935]

Samsung simply makes much better phones, the price is even more insane for the 1mk4

[@soragranda]

@@roboticvenom1935 "much better" Nah, no having microSD card on phones that are $1200+ can be better than this.

[@soragranda]

I don't know if it's achievable but I hope it uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+G1 (seriously what a crappy name XD) since the non + version is made by Samsung foundries and honestly the 8+G1 is made by TSMC!

[@ONhistoryplus]

September launch in the USA, but the UK launch is 16th June (EE are already taking pre orders).

[@revolee993]

I really like Sony's hardware offerings that set it apart from the competition, but it really is a difficult sell with the caveats of a steep price tag and poor software track record. Not gonna drop a shell price just for it to be obsolete in two years' time even with added hardware features. Even buying a foldable or a flagship glass slab + mid-range with added features seems like a better deal than this. Perhaps only for the niche audience or loyalists.

[@GamerRadar]

Im an iPhone user for a long time, switch on and off; but Sony keeps inticing me as an amateur/pro photographer... I bought a Nikon Z6 which I love, but the combo of Sony phones and cameras are soo nice.

[@ImmortalInflames]

Some thoughts I had... 1) Expandable Memory... Yes Thank you!!! (1TB SD card is only ~$150 USD these days! - great for all that 4K footage & also KZbin, Spotify & Netflix downloands) 2) Headphone Jack... Sony is the only brand to have released "truly wireless earphones" but keep the headphone jack... Apple, Samsung & so on ditched their the same year they released their own wireless earphones. 3) When taking photos or videos with the cameras I've always used the google camera app, the quality is amazing! Only on the rare occasion do I open the "pro" apps & take my time to do a myriad of minor adjustments to take the perfect shot. 4) 21:9 Screen as silly as it sounds is a game changer for apps like twitter! (my previous phone had a 4K 16:9 screen but was unable to fit anywhere near as much stuff on screen) 5) We have already lost LG... if we loose any more brands it will quickly become a duopoly.. with just a couple brands fighting over market share it will stagnate innovation & increase prices.. I imported my Xperia 1-II to Australia in April 2020, Just over 2 years ago and I still get system updates from Sony. The most recent one was 3 days ago. Yes.. I did say imported because a few years ago Sony left the Australia (and Indian?) market. Being very disappointed with a previous Samsung Galaxy I decided to check out an overseas offering. The cameras are nothing short of amazing & the screen... it's hard to believe they can do better, but then again Sony did invent the OLED screen (Despite what LG & Samsung would love for you to believe). I wish more companies to step into the mobile phone arena!!

[@NinPossible]

Wait, I thought the reason they announced the phone in May is that they will release it in a few weeks. That's a bummer! Aww, the letdowns again. I've been fingers crossed that I wouldn't see them this time. But I do appreciate your honesty. Gotta say that their front-facing camera is way much better lol. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the real review!

[@seancurtin8917]

Watching this on my Xperia 1 III right now

[@killswitchripper8352]

Honestly, like Marques said, announcing the phone now and releasing it 4 months later is another reason why this phone won't sell as much and will go under radar. Next one is, where smartphone manufacturers are giving you 4 or 7 years of software updates, a much more refined, consistent and overall better camera experience and software that are polished(no bugs) or overheating issues,... And much more out of their smartphones. There is Sony, still with the confusing name, same issues from last phone, poor overall software(in general), mediocre camera experience at best and a price tag that will only make buyers seek out "comfort" to their foldables, iPhones and Samsungs. 💯

[@GamerofGamesGG]

Always appreciate how Stark and honest Michael is, hope Sony listens to him.

[@SP-oe8bx]

SONY is doing a great job but still can't sell enough phones. They should introduce some budget friendly models as well.

[@TheMrMobile]

Sony Mobile is making money for the first time in years. Turns out charging a higher price and selling fewer units was a good move.

[@9an13l]

@@TheMrMobile yeah, a good move for the corp, not the end-consumer (the side you should feel more sympathy for)

[@TheMrMobile]

@@9an13l I'm not making a value judgment; I'm saying the company changed tactics and it's working. Getting upset about that is like taking umbrage with LG for getting out of the mobile space. It's a corporation. It doesn't owe you anything.

[@vedaryan334]

@@TheMrMobile frankly, they have realised that they do have something unique and differentiating about them. A normal consumer might not care about a headphone jack or a tooless SD slot, or the plethora of features Sony phones have , but a creator probably would benefit from those features. I just wish they announced them in September and spent more in polishing these phones.

[@kyouhyung]

@@TheMrMobile Sony is like that imaginary company that actually makes the products that crowd always promises "will buy no matter the price it they only release one. " This kind of reaction is what will probably happen IRL all the time if manufacturers somehow decided to go that route.

[@tonymancini9958]

Yes please review the Xperia 1 IV when the production version is released. It is one of my favorite high-end phones. I have been watching you for many years and I really enjoy your videos. You are truly one of the best in the business.

[@acreone]

It’s going to be released here in UK around 3rd week of June. O2 has made it available for preorder.

[@GrumpyF0X]

Main reasons why I chose my Xperia 1ii: Capacitive fingerprint scanner, SD card storage, headphone jack, and SPEAKERS. Since my HTC One, I've had phones with dual front facers and the only other ones delivering Boomsound-like speakers are the Xperia's and the ASUS ROG phone. That's pretty much it.

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

I will have to say that while the main form of the phone does not change, the design itself does. From I to IV, they're all different.

[@predragpesic3980]

I love LED Notifikacion,no notches or holes,original design,minimalistic i ellegant.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Of U Should Revisit The SONY I MARK IV...We Need A Full Review...With Display Size & What Processor SONY Superglued In The Device...

[@waseembux7537]

Things gone so bad we actually giving props for devices having a headphone jack, led light and micro SD card .

[@abdullahmubarak6840]

They do upgrade all the hardware weak points from the Xperia 1 III. Though they are very slow with the "computational photography in auto mode" upgrade part, hopefully, they can gradually improve it.

[@ambitionary2048]

The fact that it has all thos features even the headphone jack and expandable storage with no notches or punchhole cameras makes this phone special, I want it.

[@startedtech]

The Xperia Z3 was my first and only Sony phone, got it when we Switched to T-Mobile. I'd love to get another one, but I can in no way justify paying for one of these especially when I don't keep my phones all that long.

[@joepisciottajr]

Request #9: "When Phones Were Fun" series on the PPC-6700. In 2006 for most of us it was the time when we switched to a smart phone.

[@Mthb54]

Hats off to you sir! Very detailed first look.Quality as always, cheers!

[@zeedan94]

Hey Michael, commenting on your remarks at 9:35 and hear me out please, I am a photographer and I believe I understand the reason why you like the photos. when the first computational photography algorithms came to smartphones (Nexus 6, 6P, Pixel 1 user) I was really amazed at the amount of information you could extract from smartphone cameras and I thought that they are the next big thing in photography, however today I disagree with that statement (IPhone 12 Pro Max, S21 plus user). Phones nowadays produce amazing dynamic range but it just feels unnatural and it became the norm, so rather than creating "Art" in perspective of photography phones now just capture the moment with the best amount of detail and processing they can do, which is not something bad, its actually convenient, but in terms of taking beautiful photographs I don't believe they compete in the same space as even compact cameras now. The Xperia lineup is just focused on people who want more natural or closer to a normal camera experience and results and that is not a bad thing either.

[@comigex]

Sony Xperia 1 IV is already for sale in Europe, in Romania is around 1500 USD

[@thedodif]

You hit the nail on the head. If Sony can have a good "regular" camera, I'd have bought one already. I love using the pro camera and video on my Samsung when making "cinematic" videos, but 90% of the time I use the regular cameras to get that quick shot of whatever.

[@Vesperia342]

These phones are quite a good deal about a year after they have launched where they're $300-$400 off MSRP. At launch, sadly it's quite expensive. However, THEY UPGRADED THE FRONT CAMERA! No more 8mp anymore!

[@abdullahzafar4401]

Yes please do revisit this at launch , I really wish for a decent enough auto shooter because otherwise the 4k display headphone jack and SD card is ALL I NEED 🙏

[@21minute]

Man, that $1,600 price tag is ridiculous. It should be $1,000 max.

[@evacody1249]

Sony make more money off of TVs, movies, and the Playstation then there phones.

[@vuputa5051]

SONY creates the appearance that they are working on a new smartphone, but in fact, they show us a smartphone 4 years ago with meager corrections.

[@itzshark6737]

I use the headphone jack way more often than anyone thinks. This is a good upgrade

[@opaliittiopa]

well, the price in my country is 1399 euros, the same as s22 ultra or the same as 256gb iphone 13 pro. Compared to them, this seems like a good option.

[@marinac7676]

Not good,it is best option! 😀

[@ORIOLESFan02]

I still think you should revisit the Xperia 1 IV tbh. It’s September now and I hope you’ll be able to do so Edit (2/25/2023): I asked him on twitter awhile ago and he said he's not going to do it. Sorry everyone.

[@robinrai4973]

I'd just load gcam on it for a good point and shoot app, just requires some tinkering and setup.

[@techtt6213]

Excellent candidate for gcam, problem is that most people don't buy Sony so there is little community for custom software. But the pictures are already excellent in terms of colours and white balance

[@aswede1013]

Yes revisit the 1IV Iam a hard core SONY fan I watch your videos on a Sony XPERIA XZ and newer phones with the Sony MDR 1A Headphones.

[@lukikopkas8641]

the problems: 1. As you already mentioned - automatization and post processing (it is simply missing and for that amount of money, I want both) - could be maybe fixed with the GCAM? 2. The price - I'm sorry but if the price is around 1600 USD then I rather wait for the Fold 4. The price is comparable , offers me new tech and according to Samsung, the same cameras as the S22 Ultra 3. The start of selling the phone (September? C'mon. Presenting a new phone and then selling it 4 month later? Especially at the time, when iPhones are launching and the Z phones from Samsung?) 4. software support - for a phone that costs 800 and more (I don't care about the brand) I want at least 3 years of software support. Samsung is already offering 4. 2 years are just not good enough. what I definitely like: - the pro modes if you are someone who likes to customize photos and now even voice recording - headphone jack (still love it even tho I have wireless earbuds) - micro SD - makes life so much easier to transfer data from my pc - construction of the phone and display

[@bernardamanorteytettehfio9492]

Nice clip any updates with overheating and battery usage?

[@marinac7676]

Yes,before few days