Xperia 1VI Review - Did MKBHD Influence Sony?

[@WhatGear]

If you want to see what the cameras in Xperia 1VI can do. Check this video out next : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKmaoaKmLKGb7s

[@JakePPC]

What about the Video quality when filming at night does it improved? Or is it still not usable Like with the 1V?

[@flyingaviator8158]

Is the Video finally better then the Iphone pro max?

[@Blizz247]

there is no way you said mkb wish list came true. the only one they fulfilled what was the 1080p display. the price didnt go down and you said paying £1299 is reasonable? what the hell? the display isnt smaller either, no idea why you had to lie about that. they still got ways to go if they wanted to do what mkbhd said.

[@ssaini5028]

Sony a Japanese company isnt gonna change its ethos for a KZbin Celebrity/influencer.

[@WhatGear]

@@Blizz247 the phone is shorter, it is 1080 and the release date is close to the announcement...but the price, yeh that's the only one.

[@Scarvaldi]

Best design of all recent phones. No stupid punch hole. Beautiful back side.

[@ivybator6167]

Exactly!

[@birain2407]

like

[@whitecamel4538]

Best design..such big word

[@sudhakar7889]

I like punch holes

[@sydguitar99]

Cool man, pay over 1200 for a phone with a full HD display and thick bezels

[@martyechevarria6556]

The fact that it has all the latest features and still include the headphone jack and SD card slot makes it the best value for money!

[@BodDiv]

I like the OP12 as an all rounder. It's a great device, and I appreciate Sony for keeping the headphone jack alive, but I might just grab a walkman the next time I upgrade sound quality.

[@miamimo70]

6.5” meh

[@Ghovilord]

I haven't use a headphone jack in 5 years. Why people still care about this?

[@BodDiv]

@@Ghovilord Some people pay for the best sound they can get, and want to hear what they paid for. You simply can't do that with Bluetooth and Spotify. The phone market shifted to wireless because they realized that most people just don't care about how good their content sounds. Sony; however, kept sound, video, and camera quality higher than the standard, because their phone was supposed to be a gateway to the rest of their technological offerings for the average consumer. The problem is that the average consumer could never justify paying the exorbitant prices Sony continued to charge for its mobile devices, and now the Xperia brand is losing it's premium identity to pander to the broader market...which is never a good sign for any company. Regardless the Xperia 1V is currently the only phone that can stream Dolby Atmos content due to its 4K screen. That is the phone to get this Black Friday.

[@AnnesleyPlaceDub70]

@@Ghovilord Sound quality will ALWAYS be better through cable.

[@rolins3279]

A 1'' main sensor, a 1.5k screen, 4 + 5 years of Android updates like the majority of the competition, and above all, a maximum price of $1000-$1100, there, this Sony could really have been competitive. 🙏🏽

[@michalrv3066]

I don't think most people need 1.5k resolution on such a tiny screen but 7 years of updates and lower price tag would be great. Don't forget, Xperia offers things other phones don't: SD Card slot and headphone jack. I've got over 600GB of pictures so the SD card slot is a great advantage for me.

[@MySUHIT]

@michalrv3066 dude f off about the resolution, you don't know what you're talking about. It's one of those things that once you notice it's hard to ignore. That resolution and high ppi density kind of made the price justified.

[@rolins3279]

@michalrv3066 The standard Galaxy S's have been criticized for years for being "only" FHD, but when Sony does it, it's no big deal 🤦🏽‍♂️ Personally I also think that 2k, 3k, 4k on a 6-7" screen only serves to tax the processor and drain the battery 🔋, but 1.5k consumes like FHD, with the advantages of 2k , and that's the minimum for a $1300 smartphone, especially when $350 smartphones have 1.5k. 🙏🏽

[@Subh8081]

Sony needs a differentiator. It needs the headphone jack....and DAC (like old LG). It needs truly stereo front facing speakers like HTC. FHD or 1.5k 90Hz screen is okay. Give a upper range Mediatek processor and good camera sensor and processing plus signature Sony build quality. If such a phone is sold at mid range price of $600-$800, I will consider it.

[@chriswright8074]

@@michalrv3066 can how many times do you actually look at those pictures

[@thenameskrisg]

I'm absolutely fine with no 4K. I'm absolutely fine with the changed aspect ratio. But how can they make these cuts yet charge the same price?!

[@WhatGear]

I think depending on popularity the price could change a little later on down the line.

[@smilingface2006]

just like with the 5V lens removal, same price. they did great with 1V and then these

[@thenameskrisg]

@@smilingface2006 In the UK, the 5 V was £150 cheaper than the 5 IV

[@smilingface2006]

@@thenameskrisg for what i can find now they both retail at usd999. launch price you can't compare price after discount

[@smilingface2006]

and i just found out in my country 5V is even more expensive than 5IV

[@kosztaz87]

Sony took all of MKBHD's suggestions, apart from dropping down the price. Seriously, as the phone itself, I can't find a single fault with it, it's amazing in every aspect, but I am just not willing to pay over a grand for a phone. If this ever goes on sale for around £800 I will be getting it, otherwise no chance.

[@ivybator6167]

I pre-ordered it in Germany with a mobile contract and all together costs (with all costs ! ) just 983,74 Euro

[@kosztaz87]

@@ivybator6167 I don't do contracts. I only pay £10/month for my data pack (I need that for work), before that I averaged like £3/month for my mobile needs.

[@rrsharizam]

If you only see it as a phone, then it's absurd to pay over $1,000 for a phone. But this thing is also a very capable camera. It's justified if you make full use of it.

[@silentKeys20]

​​@@rrsharizamSame reason I got my iPhone 15 Pro Max instead of a proper APSC camera. Yes a mirrorless WILL take better pictures, but it will not always be with me at all times. If you just want quick, good looking photos, good phones nowadays can do the job flawlessly. If you want to take camera looking photos (depth of field mainly), yes a camera with proper, expensive lenses will do it better. But it will always be a bulkier and more cumbersome setup.

[@stephenallen4635]

its such a shame they kept the high price while not having the new premium gorilla glass that samsung and apple have which is finally more scratch resistant to a noticable degree

[@aljunaibi9690]

1080p makes this phone even more desirable, I already have OLED TV if I want to watch 4k movie but a phone with headphone jack, micro SD, and long battery life! This checks all the box.

[@jayarmstrong]

Exactly. If you care that much about authentic cinema (21:9 etc.) and audio, you'll plug in headphones or watch on a TV. It's a phone ffs.

[@michaelbell75]

Only Sony fanboys would say this. If Apple released an iPhone this expensive with a 1080 display, everyone would absolutely tear them to shreds. Sony doesnt get a pass. Quite laughable display for 2024.

[@jayarmstrong]

@@michaelbell75 I see it differently. I don't think increasing a phone screen's PPI above 400 is a value. It's impressive on paper but sucks battery and raises the cost. If the display was going into a VR headset, yeah crank it up higher but at phone distances? Pass. Battery, sunlight visibility, refresh rate are more interesting.

[@Krosis_]

I have the 1 V since launch and the battery is still strong, only needing charge every 2-3 days depending on use. I wouldn't trade the 4k screen for more battery, but I'd love to have that wider aspect ratio, as the phone is pretty tall.

[@Optiplex321]

@@michaelbell75 That's not true. Apple took forever to start putting OLED panels in their iPhones and nobody gave a fuck because the IPS panels Apple used looked great as well.

[@michalrv3066]

Objectively, Sony makes some of the best phones out there with the only issue being price and lack of long term android updates. I'd take headphone jack and SD card slot over Galaxy Ultra's S Pen!

[@MJ-uk6lu]

Objectively, they just make useless phones as market clearly doesn't care about them. Most people care about updates not about some stupid 21:9 display or no notches. Also SD cards are like last decade tech, UFS has been way superior to them and there's zero reason why one would want an SD card in phone. Just buy enough storage in first place.

[@Zeverinsen]

Agreed. If they announce tomorrow that they're supporting for longer, I'd be buying straight away

[@ThePilexstream]

*man seeing an audio-jack in today's smartphone space, feels weird but a welcomed one..*

[@polrmarti]

I'm keeping my Sony Xperia 1V. Same main camera with exmor T sensor. and 21:9 4k. Waiting for Xperia PRO I II

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Xperia 1 phones NEVER EVER had 4K resolution displays whatsoever. 16:9 4K = 3840 x 2160 = 8,294,400 pixels. 21:9 4K = 5120 x 2160 = 11,059,200 pixels. Xperia 1 series up until the 1 V has used 3840 x 1644 (= 6,312,960 pixels) which is NOT 4K in any way shape or form. Even LinusTechTips has pointed out that fact on his Short Circuit channel years ago. Sony has been lying to everyone with their BS marketing tactics. 🤣🤣🤣 The last phones with ACTUAL 4K resolution displays are the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ2 Premium both of which have 16:9 4K displays.

[@polrmarti]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M Try to see a movie in the Sony Pictures App. 21:9 4k in the 1V maybe better than the 1VI screen and no black lines.

[@theMemphisX]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M The term "4K" is generic and refers to any resolution with a horizontal pixel count of approximately 4,000.[3]: 2  Several different 4K resolutions have been standardized by various organizations. (source: wikipedia) 4K has nothing to do with Megapixels (It's not photography) but with the horizontal pixel count. At the end of the day it is nothing more than just a Marketing term that has nothing to do with the 2160p that we geeks/gamers/enthusiasts usually refer to.

[@joelconolly5574]

​@@PSYCHOV3N0Mwell can't have 4K with 21:9. At least it can play 4K playback on YT and some apps.

[@Frankie_Freedom]

I would have kept my, except it had an annoying bluetooth bug that annoyed me. I might get this as I still have the camera and vlog grip stuff. Slightly disappointment that the cameras are the same though

[@Gadgetibles]

For that price should have been 1440p...but thats just me nitpicking ..the phone is the best looking phone in my opinion i would like to see a sony with a google pixel like auto mode for their camera

[@drifterz2578]

It's so good to see big a company like Sony listening to consumers feedback and making changes accordingly. They did what LG couldn't and for that they gained much appreciation from me . Keep up the good work sony ❤

[@nazrulnero]

Seems Sony missed the mark a bit. They have the 5 model, which essentially aligns with everything Marques mentioned, top-of-the-line specs with an FHD+ OLED display. Now, the 1 series also has an FHD screen for no apparent reason. Like Porsche, you don't put a Boxster engine into a 911 GT3.

[@944CoyoteV8]

💯

[@Ruudwardt]

Porsche does all that and more. Apparently their customer base is ignorant enough to get away with.

[@no2475]

A phone screen is not at all the equivalent of a car engine (that would be the cpu) and a 4k only adds negative points to a screen of this size. Don't judge a phone by just staring at numbers.

[@lewiskariukimunene]

The design is extremely unique I love it Easily desirable

[@shawnorjiakor]

Great review... I'm sort of mixed with this phone. I will buy it later out of curiosity. But, it's sad that they remove the 21:9 aspect ratio and the 4K display. At least have a Quad HD display.

[@tsukai1276]

No, it has FHD display.

[@WhatGear]

I think maybe their plan was to trade PPi for Battery life...I think the option to choose between QHD & FHD in the settings could have been good though.

[@shawnorjiakor]

@@tsukai1276 I know... I'm saying they could've put a Quad HD display.

[@SwiftHDX]

@@shawnorjiakor Truthfully, you'll never notice the difference between a FHD and QHD display in a smartphone unless you have 2 side by side and look very, very closely at specific things. It's a very good tradeoff for the insane battery life and improved brightness which I'd take any day over a display which is only sharper on paper and not in everyday use.

[@shawnorjiakor]

@@SwiftHDX I understand your POV and I do agree with some of those points. Battery life is much more important than an incredibly sharp display unless you have a portable battery. Now as far as personal experience... I do see a difference between FHD and Quad HD. Plus, it's the standard of the flagship phone. Sony did take a big hit with being unique for the masses and they need to market this phone HEAVILY. In 2024... I don't believe in a 1080p phone being at over $1000.

[@ggm-i8y]

people being fine with 4K on 40" but less than 4K on 6.5" is a no go. the math is no mathing. 100PPI monitors are fine, but less than 650PPI phone is devious. what?

[@emmanuelsantos990]

The price is ok, Sony wont get a cheaper display just because is FHD. Resolution isn't really a huge reason for price drop nowdays, Color Gamut and Brightness has heavier consideration. In fact this display could be more expensive because of the brightness and color volumen that comes with it.

[@marcin363]

Screen is cheaper but for other reason. Their "4k" 21:9 was expensive due to minimal scale of production, exclusively for xperias selling like ~1 million per year. LTPO screens at 19:5:9 and 1080p+ are in mass production hence price is lower. Production scale is factor making it cheap or expensive.

[@thundermincz]

Personally I think even QHD on a phone is overkill, FHD or FHD+ is the best. It's sad that the price still seems to be sky high

[@RootSystemHash]

With the new extended continuous telephoto camera, new 5kmAh battery, vapour chamber, new high brightness and colour accurate display, the price isn’t unjustified, also considering they don’t expect to sell these phones a lot.

[@thundermincz]

@@RootSystemHash The price seems to be 1300 british pounds which is just overkill. I can find a xiaomi 14 for half that price brand new

[@RootSystemHash]

@@thundermincz you dont know wgere your data end up with a xiaomi

[@thundermincz]

@@RootSystemHash i bought one on launch for 750€ aka 643 british pounds

[@MichaelEKaz]

Would love, love, love for Sony to bring back their Compact line. All the same features and specs but in a smaller size. But still, glad to see Sony doing great things with their phones. Headphone jacks and expandable memory! Yes!

[@Taporeee]

@@MichaelEKaz aparrently pro-c will have smaller form factor

[@zlibz4582]

3.5mm is so underrated glad sony has it still !

[@Lionspel]

well, at the expense of battery life, I'd choose the 1080p than 4k, and 4k is just suitable for big screens like tv, tablets or monitors

[@steffdia7080]

1080p on xperia 6 and playing 4K movies or watching 4k quality pictures is faster 1080p screen --> watching 4K videos, pictures = faster 4K screen --> watching 4K videos, pictures = slow between normal

[@MaxLittleBuddy]

The lack of Notification LED is the only thing that keeps me from upgrading from the Pro-I

[@mr_c.i.c]

I miss that too

[@JorgeALXNDR]

I recently updated an old Moto G1 that was forgotten on the drawer to android 10 and am using it randomly while my S20 is charging, and the notification LED drives me crazy. I hate to see that thing blinking. And it's a soft curve white suttle repetitive simple blink. It tells me nothing and it's so distracting (it might be because I'm autistic idk). I don't understand why people like that. I would disable that on my main device for sure. And I have the notification edge light option enabled all colorful on my Samsung and that doesn't bother me at all. It only pops up when the notification comes.

[@MaxLittleBuddy]

@@JorgeALXNDR you can turn the LED off in the notification setting.

[@Krosis_]

​​@@JorgeALXNDR people like that cuz they can know if they have notifications without having to turn on their screens? If you're a type of person that constantly has 99 notifications pending, then it has little use to you, though

[@hankmoody6996]

My iphone 14 pro got real hot today and when it only happens when using gps or facetime and ofc charging. I never understood how they dont have fans like they do in the pro model laptops that separate them from non pro models. Im glad to see Sony stepping up and showing how important it is to cool the phone down.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Nice review. Would love to know more about the audio quality. With LG having left the mobile market there’s not a lot of phone options for those wanting good wired audio unless you use a dongle dac (Apple iPhone is great for that approach with true but audio output though Google are following in android 14, maybe). The moondrop phone is their first gen (has 4.4mm as well as 3.5mm audio out). And costs a lot more and no track record on updates.

[@manveerghuman5276]

It's a Sony, sound quality has always been top notch, lots of sound features.

[@jeanbosconiyitegeka4196]

One thing is for sure,this phone is a beast

[@RealMTBAddict]

I'm about to upgrade from my Asus Zenfone 9 to this. Looks amazing!

[@leoni7649]

The design is amazing

[@AlexMkd1984]

design is very ugly

[@Outkaz745]

Thank you for this test. I find few tests of this smartphone, and few complete ones, thank you. I hesitated for a long time in recent weeks between iPhone 15 pro, Samsung S24 ultra, Google Pixel 9, Honor Magic 6, and Sony Xperia 1 VI. Everyone has their qualities. But today I ordered the Xperia 1, I found it for €930, great deal. When I see the size, the incredible aesthetics, the power, the battery, the photo/video camera, the Bravia calibration, the 120hrtz, the brightness, being able to choose the White point (D67, D65, D63) in the settings of the screen, the front speakers, no photo module on the screen, external SD card (given the quality of photos/videos/applications/games it's heavy), the mini Jack socket, the supported audio formats , an Android close to the Google Pixel, for me it is the ultimate premium smartphone overall. Dolby Vision is just missing, only the iPhone offers it from memory. As much as Sony has for years designed somewhat niche smartphones, this smartphone really deserves to be highlighted! When I see that DxOmark hasn't even done a test, the biggest KZbin videographers, it's quite shameful compared to the work of the brand to change everything and offer an excellent device to the general public.

[@aaronfrankie16]

Awesome review WhatGear. My only guess is that if Sony has made some questionable decisions here for the Xperia 1 VI like not having a 4K screen, lack of notification LED, dimension ratio change etc.... Perhaps they could be saving these legacy features for a Pro/Ultimate model later in the year like what they have done in the past. Because the Xperia 1 VI is not giving me that true flagship vibe so far 😔 unlike it's predecessors when launched. Makes me love my 1 IV even more. Thus, from time to time, I will rewatch the 1 IV's launch film just to see how stacked it's features are compared to this 1 VI.

[@Cabenah]

First time here, just gave you a sub... fellow Londoner... but also a huge MKBHD fan!

[@filmbyimran6310]

Man the camera of Xperia 1mark6 is phenomenal! The camera is almost close to full frame camera! 🔥🔥

[@dawidzarnowski5248]

Did u ever had a full frame camera in your hands?

[@solderbuff]

Where did you try Xperia 1 VI?

[@pouriaeskandarzadeh322]

😂😂😂come on . . . Sony is a great smartphone but no smartphone is even as close as cropped DSLRS let alone full frames

[@hasnibrahiti]

Great honest review, man! Sony’s certainly taking it the right way with this one. 😊 Personal opinion: it'll be more professional if you’ve reduced the amount of meme cut scenes for future content. 😅

[@WhatGear]

I know...but, people really seem to like them. They actually make me laugh whilst editing sometimes.

[@hasnibrahiti]

@@WhatGear haha they're definitely hilarious!!! Your content is dope and it's what matters the most. Keep up the good stuff bro! 💪🏻

[@WhatGear]

@@hasnibrahiti thanks 🙏 I appreciate it

[@md.tariqalamchowdhury8798]

Subscribed. Nice review I have seen in a while. Keep uploading quality 👌

[@impulsesystems]

Marques didn't suggest they skip the US market altogether, though.

[@rrsharizam]

Not worth the effort because USians will buy iPhone anyway

[@mat_ways]

Finally after long time SONY XPERIA review from you... Keep it up. I hope Sony sent you new device.

[@ZR1Terror]

Where can I buy one of these phones and where can I add insurance to it?

[@ashouhdy]

bro, the telephoto camera sensor 1/3.5" is so so tiny that i argue its quality at night ... most phones uses 1/2" or 1/2.5"

[@MrStevenAttila]

What I would like to see from Sony: 1. 48-50 MP 1 inch size camera( or make it around 1 inch), and make an option so people could take full resolution shots and 24 MP ones as we see on Iphones lately. 2. Use a 32 MP or 48 MP for the telephoto camera for more details. 3. Use a 16-20 MP UW camera instead of the 12 MP. 4. 40-50 Watts charging speed instead of the slow 30 W one.

[@RedstoneinventeArmoredGuy]

Can you please comment on everything about the phone! Ive had enough of people saying all these new features are gimmicks and the phone is trash

[@xperience-evolution]

The phone is superior to most other phones for People who know how to use it.

[@MaddJakd]

Cameras first. They made the sensors everyone else os using and putting them on full showcase. And that vapor chamber looks more intense than I've seen in some other in teardowns. It's only "trash" if ones expecting them to be AppleSung.0, which they are not.

[@PhazeyBlur]

Sony probably also had felt that 4k on 6.5" is overkill, it did sounded great as a marketing line a few years ago, but now that most people just settle for FHD phones, MKBHD just gave them that final push I feel.

[@WhatGear]

😅 seems like it...but it's a shame they couldn't get to that 800 dollar price point. Well, not yet.

[@Bo_Hazem]

It's just expensive. This screen is much cheaper because it's the same from Galaxy itself, you know, the mother company selling them the screens. Sadly, 4K on my 1 V is VERY visible and in a shocking way that made my older photos look like shit except the ones from my Sony A7SIII camera, while being eye-watering sharp and clean for higher res photos and videos like watching youtube in 4K.

[@nilascocaguimbal1882]

I doubt MKBHD had anything to do with it.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Xperia 1 phones NEVER EVER had 4K resolution displays whatsoever. 16:9 4K = 3840 x 2160 = 8,294,400 pixels. 21:9 4K = 5120 x 2160 = 11,059,200 pixels. Xperia 1 series up until the 1 V has used 3840 x 1644 (= 6,312,960 pixels) which is NOT 4K in any way shape or form. Even LinusTechTips has pointed out that fact on his Short Circuit channel years ago. Sony has been lying to everyone with their BS marketing tactics. 🤣🤣🤣 The last phones with ACTUAL 4K resolution displays are the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ2 Premium both of which have 16:9 4K displays.

[@pixels_per_inch]

​@@Bo_Hazem Yep, switched to Sony from my S21+ because 1080p looks like shit on a 6.7 inch phone. That's one of the big reasons I chose the Xperia.

[@RONIE-dr9hg]

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

[@Zeverinsen]

I'm actually seriously considering getting this phone, but my biggest gripe with it is the lack of updates in comparison to other brands. I currently have a Samsung phone, and because they've done away with their SD card slot and headphone jack, I've been looking for a new phone with these features. I remember loving my Sony Xperia XZ, so I'd trust their Xperia line enough to buy a flagship today... The problem is that I will pay extra to have something that lasts. I typical use my phone for 3-5 years before buying a new one, and I've actually had my Samsung for 5 years. To me, only updating the phone for 3-4 years tells me that either they don't think the phone will last, or they want to force your hand into buying a new one. Additionally, in my country expensive electronics (phones, laptops, fridges etc.)are by law expected to last for a minimum of 5 years, which means that you are legally entitled to a phone working as advertised for 5 years. The updates are a part of the phone's functionality, and I'm surprised they didn't consider that one might possibly be entitled to getting a new phone or money back because of that. There haven't been any cases for or against this as far as I've seen, but that leaves them open to potential monetary loss just because they don't update as long as other brands do. *I really don't understand why they won't update the phone for longer, it's basically the only thing holding me back from buying it.*

[@pcefbol6704]

It is a fantastic upgrade, and this phone is the best phone for 2024. Sony always designs high-quality products. The camera is definitely for professionals, for those who care about photography.👍🏼

[@davidm4773]

This would be an instant buy for me if it were more like a 5.8 to 6 in display. I understand why people want gigantic screens but I really wish they were more options for smaller phones, even if it sacrifices battery capacity.

[@vgplay4850]

What's your thoughts on this vs pixel 8 pro vs the s24 ultra or iPhone 15 pro max? Hows the video stabilization? And how is the auto mode for point and shoot compared to the above 3? Not sure whether to get the 1 vi or one of the 3 mentioned

[@WhatGear]

That is a good question...maybe that could be the next camera comparison 😉

[@vgplay4850]

@@WhatGear and when would that be 😉 so your audience know when to tune in

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Audio wise the Samsung ultra was a disappointment for wireless and the speakers. And Sony has a 3.5mm headphone socket. The 1vi is easier and lighter to hold compared to the Ultra and 15 pro max.

[@carezzando7]

When I choose a smartphone, I place the most importance on the camera. Therefore, a 4K display, which is disadvantageous in terms of brightness when shooting outdoors, was not necessarily necessary. I liked the 21:9 aspect ratio, which is easy to hold with one hand, but I understand that the cost performance of a custom display was not good. Another attractive feature is that the battery life has increased dramatically by changing from 4K to FHD+ this time. 1VI users will realize that the battery draining in an instant has been a major stressor until now. When the battery runs out, the smartphone becomes just a board. So is it a good idea to dangerously increase the charging speed? No. Increasing the charging speed will shorten the battery life. The best way is to reduce power consumption. Sony chose that direction this time. I agree with it. Are those who criticize the fact that the 4K display has become FHD+ choosing smartphones only based on the display resolution? I have serious doubts. Also, have those who lament the fact that it has become FHD+ really supported 4K Xperias until now? If so, the Xperia's share would have been much larger. But the reality is that 4K displays would not have expanded market share, and Sony simply had to deeply rethink what was really important in a smartphone in order to survive.

[@OneMinuteFlan]

I own the Xperia IV and I've had a Sony phone since the Z1. I've never complained about their update decisions and design choices. However, I have some major issues with the VI. I love the 21:9 ratio, in my hands it fits comfortably and watching movies on it is a dream. The move away from 21:9 is a disappointment but it's something I can live with. The move from 4k to 1080p however is absolutely disgraceful. For a phone that costs £1299 and is a flagship for 2024, I expect at least a QHD display to be in line with what Samsung and Apple offer. I have no idea what Sony were thinking. If Sony doesn't put a QHD display on the VII then I will have to consider going with another brand. A real shame.

[@jukijunk]

Same here fam, been a fan since the Z3. Sony being the first company to implement a 4k screen on their flagship many years ago, than all of a sudden making the phone beefy and slapping on a 1080p screen in 2024 is disgraceful indeed. When we know Sony is capable of making It better. I would have been fine with 1440p, but 1080p? Hell naw, its even more disgraceful knowing their is no significant price drop to make up for it either, who they trying to fool.

[@jonathanng138]

Have tested multiple displays on phone I tend to see a bigger difference from 1080 to 1440p then 1440p to 4k

[@artdogg50]

I find it interesting that so many are defending the downgrade to 1080p. Doesn't seem like they actually even own one.

[@artdogg50]

​@@jonathanng138I remember testing the 2k display of a Samsung phone years ago against a 1080p display. The difference was definitely there and very noticeable. Not sure what so many others aren't seeing.

[@re4796]

Sony phones were never running at 4K.

[@OBEDKHAOS]

What's the name of the cable used at 13:06? Every time I look it up someone says I need a capture card

[@WhatGear]

It's a thunderbolt 4 usb c to c cable

[@DanasAnis]

Lovely device, always adored Sony phones, wish to go back to using them, but there are some points of critique. Their prices are a bit high, they offer a lot but still, for devices with average software support terms, price is big. Which introduce a second critique point, sustainability, minimum 4 years software and OS support and 5 years security updates is a minimum standard. So the price could be justified not only for features it offers, but also long term use. Devices at this price point should be designed to last 5 years with official software and security support. Other than that, spectacular, Sony phones are so great!

[@jimboscustoms]

After using 1v for the past year not having the pro video modes and camera is a massive negative for me.

[@chrisdown2591]

AWESOME! Audio upgrades, headphone jack! Bring the new Walkman/Phone/Camera on! Thank you Sony!

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

I'm in. Love the Zeiss. Sony does it again!!! Great piece. 👍

[@rishabhkrm]

great great review. you included so many important critical points 🎉 thanks. hope i can buy this here in India. still waiting for Sony's ult wear headphones to launch here

[@yewbtang1848]

Is the display screen made by Samsung? My main worry is the infamous green or pink vertical lines. My 5 iii was riddled with them after 18 months of usage. The Sony repair centre said the screen was supplied by Samsung.

[@elodiie5430]

Yes it's a defect that should really be corrected, I had the problem on my 5 II after just a year, fortunately the warranty took care of the problem

[@satwindersingh5028]

Is there any possibility for Sony Xperia 1 v camera software updates in coming months ? Something like 1 6 Within one cam app !!

[@WhatGear]

Yes, definitely. There's a big one coming with the next Android update

[@satwindersingh5028]

@@WhatGear lets wait. And have patience...

[@theish9]

I need a review of the 3.5 audio jack because they say there are improvments from the previous version. Would like to know if its significant. Thank you

[@paulwesley3862]

Grrat review. Do you know if it has face unlock too? And csn it be enabled by double tapping the screen when off? Also a minor nitpick I had prevously is that you couldn't switch the back and history button on the navigation buttons, is that supported now?

[@WhatGear]

No 2D face unlock. I think maybe see it as a security risk as 2D face scanning can easily be food by a good photo.

[@paulwesley3862]

@@WhatGear alright :( Thanks!

[@JosephVarano]

Can you comment a bit about the macro mode for the camera? Is there a macro mode?

[@Rhomagus]

Love the SD card. Love the rounded corners, but rectangular screen. Don't mind the resolution downgrade but MKBHD said $600 to $800. I'll wait for the lucky number 7 or go with Red

[@BlackEagle352]

In this economy? Lol

[@Rhomagus]

@@BlackEagle352 Red Magic 9 pro is going for $750. Same SoC.

[@BlackEagle352]

@@Rhomagus you know these gadgets are more than just its SoC? Lol

[@Rhomagus]

@@BlackEagle352 Yes. The differences between them don't justify a nearly $400 price difference. Lol

[@Jack-qj2pr]

Best part is that you pay that high price tag and still only get 2 years of updates. I'm not annoyed at all, that my 5 III doesn't get updates anymore :)

[@donelfabrigar4012]

Thats what i think i saw that when mkbhd said his suggestion about the auto in camera department

[@peterkin1010]

I've owned every single version of the Xperia 1 series and seen an incremental improvement in successive models. I was extremely sceptical of the VI until I watched this ! I can now see that Sony has made some effort to improve sound quality which to be fair wasn't bad on the V but wasn't as good as it could have been bearing in mind Sony's hifi skills. So this video has tranformed me from a Xperia VI sceptic into a maybe purchaser.

[@christianmapanirosescharli9204]

4k is overkill, but for the most part the phone runs at Full HD+ so for everyday use there probably isnt the biggest change. Im mostly jealous of a variable refresh rate display and if course the new telephoto range.. but as a 1 V owner, i'll skip this generation with these minor (imo) upgrades.

[@silentKeys20]

I don't mind the resolution, I mostly consume FHD content on my phone anyways. My main issue is the price: it's just hard to justify it when we know we can get better specs at the same price. Looking at it at a vacuum though, it is an excellent phone. Expandable storage and the headphone jack are just extinct nowadays.

[@fairygodbrother]

This phone is like buying a Ferrari with the front of the car looking like a Ford Puma. £1300 with a 1080p screen is completely unacceptable. Samsung and apple manage ridiculously bright and bigger screens, higher resolution, bigger phones with less cost than this one. How do sony even hope to compete? They arent even including video pro on release for £1300? I love my Xperia 1IV and was waiting to upgrade to this but ill just wait. I really enjoy your sony content, but to not call this out is evident of your partnership with Sony sending you review devices. It should be feature ready on release with a 2k display. No upgrade in the wide angle camera as well? Its the same camera since the 1 vii? Come on Sony they are so close to giving us in my opinion the perfect phone and keep just missing

[@WhatGear]

Thanks for the feedback! 😃 I like the look of the Ford Puma back in the day lol. No, I'm not partnered with Sony. I just genuinely respect how they always try to make something different. That's why I enjoy reviewing this stuff.

[@fairygodbrother]

Fair I love Sony products. I have the 1IV, wf and mx headphones, bravia TV, alpha A7, a playstation. Sony as a brand has produced some of my favourite ever tech. Best time of my life I photographed with a Sony camera phoned when I lived in Japan. But I will call out unacceptable business practices when I see them. They don't even give you a cable in the box for £1300? Come on you have to admit it's poor! It's almost in foldable price territory.

[@santanag2470]

But it has way better battery life than samsung and apple and it's like 100 nits less bright than the S24 ultra at max brightness.Gsm arena has a written review and I don't see why you people are complaining. Plus you get a sd card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

[@fairygodbrother]

Because I have all that on my 1 IV but in getting a worse screen. The battery life is fine on it as well. If it gets through the day. I'll put it simple why people are complaining. -1080p screen for £1300 - nothing in the box again for £1300 - changed the aspect ratio that it made it a unique not generic phone. - still haven't upgraded the wide angle camera in 4 years. - no video pro on release. Missing key features at this price. -same 30w charging max If you don't have a Sony phone, video pro is a must for filming on a Sony phone. The basic mode just sucks.

[@stanislasflipo7214]

​@@fairygodbrotherFINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT

[@joshuvaantonio]

Being a Sony folllower in Smartphone, i am glad they did everything. Now only thing needed is the camera comparison with 15 Pro Max ( especially the 5x lens potrait mode ) and S24 Ultra to settle the purchase

[@kashyapchonekar5437]

Seems like the most improved phone this generation

[@HarlekimJones]

A great video! The audio jack is really appealing to me. I'm using the fold 4. Greetings from Germany ❤

[@jayj9278]

noooo 😢😢rip the 4k screen at least they could have QHD screen 😢😢😢

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Xperia 1 phones NEVER EVER had 4K resolution displays whatsoever. 16:9 4K = 3840 x 2160 = 8,294,400 pixels. 21:9 4K = 5120 x 2160 = 11,059,200 pixels. Xperia 1 series up until the 1 V has used 3840 x 1644 (= 6,312,960 pixels) which is NOT 4K in any way shape or form. Even LinusTechTips has pointed out that fact on his Short Circuit channel years ago. Sony has been lying to everyone with their BS marketing tactics. 🤣🤣🤣 The last phones with ACTUAL 4K resolution displays are the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ2 Premium both of which have 16:9 4K displays.

[@r.o.o.k.]

​@@PSYCHOV3N0M4K is determined by landscape pixels fool. 3840 pixels means it's 4K. You're confusion 4K with 2160p which don't mean the same thing.

[@RennieAsh]

Blah blah stop copy pasting lol ​@@PSYCHOV3N0M

[@RennieAsh]

Sony doesn't do 1440p stuff; as many things are native 1080p or 4k. Reduces need for scaling and discarding pixels etc

[@kablouserful]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M 4k refers to the number of pixels in width. 3840 pixels is roughly equal to 4000. This is just the standard used by all tech. I don't like it either. But it's hardly Sonys fault.

[@Slimer2152]

I've got the 1 V, had it for about 3 months now, man I wish I had waited 😂 still loving the phone, biggest let down is the case options 😥

[@vikaluksena]

I love this phone and I like all the changes made to the display and telephoto but the one change I am really upset about is the 21:9 aspect ratio change. I loved the ergonomics of the skinny phone and I find that so much more useful than any media consumption features 😢.

[@Snowcatsrt]

Exactly! I love the aspect ratio of my 1 V. It sits so perfectly in my hand

[@everythingisalllies2141]

Can it make use of the excellent burst capability, to do a series of snaps with slightly different focus points for focus bracketing? On some Sony cameras you can load a script that does this, and HDR bracketing series, for later combining in a desktop application like Lumina Neo.???

[@photog.prince]

The fact that Big tech companies are bending over to create the Marques preferred device is absolutely wild... Really wish they hadn't done away with the 4K 21:9 aspect ratio.. And and deeply saddened that there's no longer being sold in the US market : (

[@jaydeleon962]

How did you connect your vlog monitor to xperia 1 vi. mine doesn't work.

[@ucheucheuche]

People may find this strange, but the most I've ever paid for a smartphone is £/$200. Above that, I'm like no.

[@franciscopostigogarcia2694]

Ok.

[@Skyedwellerp1]

I prefer to buy an old flagship for cheaper prices rather than buying a brand new high end device

[@jogalong]

Same. Simple phone, good camera as a separate device.

[@jonfreeman9682]

That means you're buying bottom of the barrel budget stuff. And that's okay. I only buy budget phones and they work but Sony has a special place in my heart as I owned the Xperia Ray back in the day when Sony was still big in the market.

[@vescle2]

Same my max is 200$😂

[@NSR07]

Hi mate, great video as always. Just wanted to ask about whether this model has the colour balances option within the video mode as well like it does for the photo mode? Thanks a lot

[@WhatGear]

The video pro mode is coming in autumn

[@ASmith-vl2km]

Can't wait to get one 🎉

[@hayahkau]

I love sony phone, but the constant problem with sony phone is heat management... At least all the sony phone i had and currently use... I even use phone cooler and still not resolve heat issue...

[@hayahkau]

I love to try xperia 1 vi but, i will wait for the peice drop first....

[@MrAndinho1]

2:21 I was expecting an IPS display 😂

[@vivienclogger]

I had a Sony 1iv. Absolutely loved it, but didn't see the point of a phone camera that didn't have an idiot mode. I have a 4/3rd Panasonic for taking more serious photography which has physical buttons to provide more intuitive control over speed, apertures etc. A phone camera is useful for more spontaneous photos and I don't want to be thinking about how to take a photo. This time round, I couldn't justify the expense of the Sony and went for a Google 7pro, which was 35% cheaper. But I really wanted the Sony and might find the money next time around to go back to the brand, especially with reviews like this.

[@potatochalbro]

I'm dissapointed with my S24 Ultra. It's a worse experience overall than I had with any Samsung phone before, the only good thing about it is the battery. Next phone I'll try Sony.

[@FeelMetalMan]

really? how is it bad? I just recommended it to someone lol

[@Gamerx23333]

Still have my 23 ultra in love it, something told me not to upgrade

[@pixelshaderx]

Last Sony Xperia with full Sony's proprietary hardware was Sony Xperia 1 IV. Now there is: No RGBC-IR. No Laser AF. No 3D iToF. No 4K Resolution. (this was acceptable but only because battery on smartphones in general is not advancing and it becomes a major issue among all phone especially flagships) Then again casual consumers probably don't even know what are all these hardware for. Also it's sad to see the revolutionary Exmor T stacked sensor is still only for the main cam.

[@harambematata416]

I can't believe I am commenting on this 36 mins after the upload

[@vc7415]

A new way of saying "First" yeah? 😆

[@notpropersona3085]

What happens when a use case is applied? Does it make the cooling system any different?

[@WhatGear]

That's a good question. Sony does have an official case for this. It looks like it's designed to be like a camera grip case

[@BrianLambert]

This video is sponsored by Sony...

[@DioBrando-qr6ye]

I thought it was sponsored by Marcus Brownlee.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Sony do excellent phones and it’s great to see this 3.5mm, SD card toting phone (take note Samsung, Apple). And Sony have increased the duration for which they provide updates.

[@achekholbeckal889]

at least Sony delivers, their phones display are fantastic and the sound/ music reproduction and top notch, not just marketing without substance

[@rusirubatuwatta8731]

Haha 😂 yah

[@marxist3844]

Says the man who never used a Sony phone

[@Rsalmond83]

Audiophiles like me that use IEMs want to know what the sound quality is like from the 3.5 jack?

[@am7265]

Most of the people complaining about the lack of a 4K screen in the new Xperia 1 VI forget one major point; the 4K Display was only running at its full resolution in very certain and specific scenarios such as watching 4K videos in a supported app. For every other application, browsing the UI, social media and whatnot, the display was running at the same FHD+ resolution that the new 1 VI runs at.

[@OERYV]

People who bought sport car doesn't rep 300km/h all day every day. It's good to have the 4K specs to use when needed instead got charged premiun for the backward FHD specs.

[@am7265]

@@OERYV good analogy, but not quite accurate. With a sports car that can go 300km/h you have the liberty to choose when you want to go that speed. With the 4k screen you didn't have a say about when the resolution was active. A few preset apps were supported. So I don't think your analogy applies.

[@kylewagenaar5786]

I've been wanting a Sony phone for a long time but apparently the flagship phones aren't sold in Canada. I have a Redmagic 9 pro now and it has the same processor with fan cooling.

[@PhazeyBlur]

The answer(to the title's question) is Yes and No, lol. Yes to FHD screen* and better auto camera, No to a 600-800 dollar premium mid-range, 😅 lol. *much more power efficient nonetheless, which is a big plus in a phone. Well, i'll probably just wait for price-drops as my currency sucks in terms of exchange rates.

[@jakilahmoulien9070]

The premium mid range is the 5VI. The 1VI shouldn't even but procedure sub 1000 cz it's a flagship

[@drmoynihan]

Will there be a USA Version. International Versions do not work well with AT&T and Verizon 4g & 5g

[@The90sRad]

I love seeing Sony focusing on smartphones and I wish them very well. As of this case, I understand that the reduced screen resolution is to cut down the price, increase battery life and help with the overheating issues but 1080 on a flagship is kinda criminal. Maybe 2k? Best of both worlds?

[@WhatGear]

2K may have been less of a shock for a lot of people it seems... But I'm sure there must be a good explanation for the choice. My guess is they wanted to deliver on peak performance and battery life

[@zeljkovedris8360]

@@WhatGear Battery life and heat management on 1 V are absolutely fine. Basically this new phone has a new gen 3 processor, vapor chamber, and a degraded screen. There is nothing new in the photo department except for some extended zoom range and AI processing. And "improvements" like 48mpx shooting, 2x lossless zoom and telephoto macro should have been already implemented on the 1 V. The owners of 1 V paid the full price and expect that. If they don't do it, I will not buy the 1 VI or VII but eventually change brand. Please pass them the message.

[@artdogg50]

​@@zeljkovedris8360Well those thinking owners of previous Sony phones looking to upgrade will be ok with the display and other changes are simply dreaming or kidding themselves. Despite the positive spin here, the gripes and possible backlash is already running high. For me there is no way in hell I'd ever pay $1300, much less $1400 for a phone with a 1080p display. I don't care who defends it or tries to downplay it. From what I'm generally hearing most seem to mirror my thoughts on it.

[@ScreenOnTimeYT]

Can't wait for mine to come the 6th of June 🔥 Great stuff as always Troy. 😎

[@splintercf]

I think it’s a good change. A 4 K display is not particularly useful, as it consumes a lot of power and battery life. Also, FHD+ is incredibly good for many users. Besides, the camera UI has become very user-friendly.

[@rudrakshrai4637]

Even if 1 V had 4k screen it rendered everything in 1080p. They didn't even upscale it. 1080p allows them to make the screen brighter with ltpo. Also this phone is more like 5 v with that 1080p screen and should be priced accordingly.

[@ZizoMass]

The Xperia 1 used to be the best smartphone on the market for watching movies because of its aspect ratio and screen resolution. Now it's just a generic phone....

[@tiltedbybox6118]

The target audience of this phone is probably even narrower than the amount of people who watch movies on their phone.

[@SIPEROTH]

What are you talking about? Most video content is much better in the current aspect ration including movies. There is literally more screen.

[@jamesf3382]

I feel sorry for people who watch movies on their phones. Also sorry for the directors of those movies 🥲

[@miroslavseda9136]

Basically, they just realised a brand new expensive ultra cutting-edge flagship phone with the last year's (current) Android 14. The next one will be out in September, so 15, 16, and 17. And, we're talking about the flagship realised just recently. In the meantime, Samsung Galaxy S21 series, a phone from February 2021, will still get the Android 15. Samsung has four years of Android upgrades for its budget phones and seven years Android upgrades for its flagships. And it's a game changer, because their after-sale value will be significantly higher. I would like to have the headphone jack and the memory card support, but not with the lower support, than the phones five times cheaper.

[@bambamyong]

Sony Xperia 1 Pro II is going to be crazy!

[@Ex.zed.]

Keep waiting! 🤣

[@abdoumaster]

Nice review, It will be my next smartphone for sure! Would you be able to tell us if this device has the album app or all photos and videos are located in Google photos app? How about the pre-installed apps, can they be removed permanently? Thank you

[@WhatGear]

Yes in the photos app. Although you can get Google's official Album app which works well. All apps are optional

[@abdoumaster]

@@WhatGear Thank you

[@World_of_OSes]

I prefer to just use a file explorer, like FX

[@AC_Milan1899]

Who or what is MKBHD? Mortal Kombat?

[@maverick3931]

Mortal Kombat in HD

[@aya08sy]

mark walbherg

[@deadgoldenheart9560]

A simple google search will answer your question

[@KuroTempestGaming]

The things is, this is probably the best phone for those who want Advanced professional photography and videography,but that's it, it's is not good enough relative to it's competitors on other aspects. And if u just want a camera , u can get better ones for this price .