Xperia 1 II vs Galaxy S21 Ultra - The Xperia's toughest fight ever...!

[@BrbZrk_2]

Going for that crazy Sony fanbase i see.. succes! Im one of them :p

[@tech_edit]

Yep! Nice one Recep, glad you're part of this! Cheers, Tom

[@Sold_a_dummy]

Whoa!!! Man you're back. I was wondering wtf is this I didn't sub to this channel. More than anything else welcome back. During some chaotic times at work, this channel was a much needed relief. Working in healthcare with so much uncertainty was tough. Glad you're back and healthy.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Neil. Incant imagine the pressure people such as yourself have been under this last year or so. Enormously grateful to everything the healthcare workers have been doing. Thanks for the kind words, it's good to be back and doing something a bit different, in a new studio. Lots more to come! Cheers! Tom

[@ericfernando4296]

When Sony fan reviews Samsung: Fair review with both phones shown their strength and weaknesses When Samsung fan reviews Sony phones: Sony bad, everything that sony do, Samsung does better. No features are worthwhile for the average consumers.

[@14bqdonk]

ikr lmao

[@suryabhatt8596]

Stupid fans.its just a gadget

[@Everybodry]

Sony all the way..🇯🇵

[@danidarklord666]

I'm glad you're now focusing on Sony, I'm sure Sony still has many to offer with their devices. My prediction is if the mark3 is a success, Sony will be back head to head with Apple and Sansung, and eventually become the best smartphone maker. Well..that's just my prediction.

[@tech_edit]

Well, your prediction is possible and exactly what I'd love to see happen! One thing is for sure though, these Xperia phones (especially the 1 II and 5 II) are better than many people realise, and actually most people don't even know they exist! If more people could get their hands on an Xperia device, they'd be hooked. Great to see you back here Dani. As ever, thanks for your contribution here - always great. Tom

[@danidarklord666]

@@tech_edit That's what disturbing, most reviews on youtube really downplay the xperia and praising everything that is apple and samsung. In reality is, when compared, there's really not much of a difference, and in some case the xperia is actually better. But, they always has something bad to say about the xperia, they even complain about the naming. That's why I'm glad this channel exist. At least there's some justice for Xperia on youtube.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks Dani. I've worked with a lot of the UK's top tech journalists since 2008 at various companies (always behind the camera until recently!) and it's clear that there are factors at play here which distort the truth, especially at the big tech publishers from what these journalists have told me...and surprise surprise, it comes down to... (You guessed it) money!!

[@danidarklord666]

@@tech_edit Yeah..I'm not even surprised. I hope more honest reviews will come in the future from this channel. Keep the good work! 👍

[@MrAdam-kp3en]

@Dani Liam You are everywhere just like me hunting for Sony Xperia phone review videos.

[@sameerumarofficial3559]

I am Feeling Too Much Happy. That You Are Using Sony's Name For Your Channel Respect For You Bro From Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Sameer - it's kind of you and it makes us a feel better to read comments like yours. Grateful for your kind words and support! The sony365 team and i send you out very best wishes to you in Pakistan (a country is absolutely love to visit one day!). Cheers, Tom

[@sameerumarofficial3559]

@@tech_edit Most Welcome in The Deep of My Heart ❤️. I Really Like Your Videos And Wish You Best Wishes. I am Supporting You For More Subscribers and i Appreciate Your Efforts. Most Welcome in My Country we Will Give Full Love in The Deep of My Heart. God Bless You My Bro ❤️

[@tech_edit]

Cheees Sameer thanks so much mate

[@desmondyee2474]

I'm using xperia 5 mark ii watch your video... Xperia 5 mark ii is surprising me (performance , photography , battery life n care)

[@tech_edit]

Amazing phone you have there! Thanks for commenting- half you're happy with your phone! Tom

[@jessongraju6553]

Waiting for mark3 series...

[@tech_edit]

I just cannot wait to get my hands in the 1 III.... Feels like Sony is really on a roll with the Xperia division... ! Thanks for commenting Heading, great to see you back here. Cheers, Tom

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Me too!

[@jessongraju6553]

@@SonyEnthusiast, Bro will you buy any of the mark 3 XPERIA???😁

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@jessongraju6553 I want to!

[@moakrameleyan7783]

Tom, The 1 M2 is available for 799£ in the UK now. 649£ for the 5 M2. Great deals, couldn't resist, just snapped the 5 M2 to add to my 1 M2!!

[@georgebrown8493]

Honestly, the fact the S21 Ultra doesn’t have a headphone jack or Micro SD makes the Xperia a automatic winner in my eyes. I’ve never liked downgraded products, specially if a customer will spend over £1000 for a device I just find it ridiculous and greedy. Excellent video though, I’m looking forward to future Xperia releases I just hope both the selfie camera and brightness of the phone is better :)

[@tech_edit]

Cheers George. 100% agree with you. Seems a bit sneaky taking away so much from the equation and that's not including the power brick. No doubt Samsung removed that for 'ecological' reasons too ;)

[@jayj9278]

i dont mind bezel if its symmetric and actually i like how the bezel looks on 1ii idk it feels like you are holding a bravia... i had such experience with the xperia z ultra

[@ephiboi3182]

As a jealous Samsung user I approve of this comment. Currently using the S9+ which is beautifully crafted (dropped it at least 30+ times without anything breaking, just a couple of deep scratches in the frame) but I often wish it was more symmetrical.

[@brockyneo999]

Ah almost swipped the video away didn't realise the name change good to see you back great video as always 👍

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Chris, thanks for your message! Changing the name was risky but i hope in the long-term it works out for us! I believe with this new focus on what we are doing we can do better and have more fun... Fingers crossed. Thanks again for the kind words. Tom

[@MasterRicas]

Good strategy to change the direction of the Channel to no one lands. There is none or almost none Channel for Independent Reviews of Sony products. There is no support for Sony Smartphones in Portugal and Others Countries, maybe this Channel becames a bridge between Sony and its Customers and Enthusiats. Not Unsubscribed....

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Ricardo'. Some people think I'm crazy to have done this but with any luck we will end up with a great community of Sony fans, just as Sony is now on a roll again and improving across all product categories! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@brockyneo999]

@@MasterRicas totally agree I switch devices loads so I'm not a fan boy to non but youtubers do follow suit and go for the biggest crowed which is a shame because devices like Sony get overlooked yet their amazing but agreed not for everyone, I agree with everything that Tom has said sony need to improve on a few things but if they do on the xperia mk3 then I don't care the price it will be my next phone 😉

[@clubsobri]

I'm a big Sony fan boy (old man :) ), so thanks for changing the focus of your channel to Sony products.

[@terrym540]

It is great that Sony, particularly with regard to it's phones, receives the publicity, and reviews, the brand deserves. One downside with regard to the phones is their rapid depreciation. Recently, I picked up a mint used Xperia 1ii for £410.

[@tech_edit]

Wow, that's a good deal you got there. You're right to flag depreciation. Its the same with Maseratis I'm told - at least Xperia phones are cheaper than a new Maserati! You could probably pick up a used Maserati for the price of an Xperia Pro though. Anyway, enough about Maserati haha

[@kapilbusawah7169]

@@tech_edit The Maserati GT Stradale used to be my favourite poster car during my younger years. Does anyone use posters anymore ???

[@7654321220]

I always thought depreciation is an upside because I can save hundreds with a few months of wait even if I buy new

[@terrym540]

@@7654321220 The fact that after a few months a new phone can be subject to marked depreciation raises the question of whether Manufacturers are over inflating the price of a new model upon it's release. Combine that with the fact that, other than people who must have the latest model each year, many potential buyers will wait for prices to depreciate probably has an impact on the popularity of a Manufacturer, and it's products. Then, there is the question of whether so called innovations, and improvements introduced by Manufacturers, are now producing diminishing returns.

[@7654321220]

@@terrym540 If you do believe market price from demand and supply, the msrp is just "Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price". Theoretically it is impossible for the manufacturer to control the market price, without some dirty hands. If buyers still buy, not sure how the popularity works, yet there will be no hype. And from all the people I know, you buy a phone when the last phone breaks and don't really care about release date whatsoever. And yes, the improvements now are more like polishing and that follows diminishing returns heavily. The next big trend of "innovation" is still to be seen, probably invented, but still improving to be a big wave imo

[@AudioBookLab2023]

The reason why you change the name, made me love your channel even more! keep going!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks Marco. I was super nervous when i changed the name. Lots of people advised me against it - but i wanted a name to reflect what I'll be doing from now on, and well, this is it! Things will keep improving around here, so pleased you're here and part of the community. Cheers, Tom

[@AudioBookLab2023]

@@tech_edit I'll support you as I can! if there is anything I can do to help don't hesitate to ask cheers!

[@tech_edit]

You're a good chap Marco - that's noted! Cheers :)

[@Huevos_de_colores]

I still in love with my XZ PREMIUM. good video man 😃👍

[@tech_edit]

XZ Premium still looks the business - great phone. And thanks for the kind words! Tom

[@Huevos_de_colores]

@@tech_edit of course! Success Friend, Tom...

[@reploidv]

I'm a huge Sony fan. Your closing statement took the words right out of my mouth. I'm glad to see someone stepping up to the plate like this so thank you for contributing quality content to the Sony fan base and I look forward to your videos under your new title.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Nathan. We have our work cut out, but I'm sure with time we will get there. Looks increasingly like I'm going to have to go to Japan to be the first (or among the first) to get access to the newest products. Once Covid issues are behind us i reckon that's the first thing I'll do! I'm determined to make sure the channel is the no.1 destination for Sony fans... So far it's been a lot of fun, but we are definitely focused and working hard to make this a success. Thanks for your support. Tom

[@gerhardphann]

From Germany. Yes, I like the new name Sony365. It sounds like living with Sony the whole year long. And YES, I'll definively buy the Xperia 1 III. Wish IT were here.

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Gerhard, thanks ever so much. Fingers crossed the 1 III will make an appearance soon....🤞. All the best, Tom

[@jdreviews5]

I will be posting more footage shot on my xperia 1 and my xperia 1 ii

[@prathanapoke7613]

Whenever I see some content of sony products, it has a special place in my heart

[@zaghamkarim2432]

Looking forward to the Xperia 1 III and possibly Premium model. Can't wait to see what this new channel covers in terms of content- really enjoyed the content on btekt and objective views taken. I will say specific to this video, there are a lot of things that Sony could build up on over time such as more refined/ personalised software features and diversification of models put out there. A heavy hitting premium model would be much welcome at this point. There are a lot of things I like about the S21 Ultra such as 12-bit photography, 4K 60fps across all cameras, polished selfie camera, rendered output in video, computational photography, night mode and zoom capabilities. The things holding me back from getting one are missing features like headphone jack, expandable storage, high quality slow-motion, consistency across lenses, saturated output and a hole punch. Hopefully the Xperia 1 III is enough of an upgrade, including features like higher bit-rate content output, rendered video output (something like s-cinetone could work too) and a dedicated night mode would be amazing to see.

[@tech_edit]

What a great comment! Gotta say i agree with you. I think the 1 III will really get us extremely close to what you're looking for. It feels like Sony has found its feet again with the Xperia brand and it's platoon within the marketplace. I'm optimistic they're moving where we want to see them re the channel, i can't wait to expand into these other categories. The dream would be to get to Tokyo and meet some of the Sony folks who make these amazing products possible. And to learn more about Japanese design culture too. Such a fascinating place. Anyways, thanks so much for your contribution here! Tom

[@ghassan1907]

@@tech_edit take me with you there if not big kiss from me to them

[@saytamaner]

Can't let my passion for Sony phones go even though Sony Mobile left the Turkish market a long time ago. I had an XZ Premium when that happened and when it was time to replace it, I bought a second-hand well-kept XZ3 which was a personal import from Europe. Now I'm on my second second-hand Sony phone, the Xperia 1. Using an unofficially imported phone here in Turkey brings some legal obligations such as a very steep import charge and some limitations like the three-year period to import another phone and also a rule that makes selling the phone impossible. Anyway, I'm not sure that the experience worth all the hassle but as people like us all know, passion does not follow reason. So here I am to follow you, another passionate Sony follower. Congratulations for the name change and wish you all the success in the world. Cheers from Istanbul ❤

[@tech_edit]

I admire the lengths you've gone to in order to get hold of your Xperia 1 (which is a terrific phone). I'm also extremely grateful for your comment. This channel exists for good people such as yourself! Thanks for your involvement here in the comments - looking forward to more comments from you in future videos. Team sony365 and i wish you all the very best! Cheers, Tom

[@saytamaner]

@@tech_edit Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to your reviews of all things Sony. Cheers, Serdar.

[@JedBullet]

Welcome back Tom xx. Glad your feeling and looking ok now. Good luck with the new role. Love your stuff, especially in lockdown, it is a real help. Cheers

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much, really grateful for that message. yes, lockdown has been quite dreadful so I know exactly what you mean. I can't stop thinking about what I'm going to do when we all get our freedom back. A trip to Tokyo is pretty high on the list! Stay well buddy - catch up with you soon. Tom

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Great first official video under the new name! Watching on my XZ1 Compact 😀

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much! Grateful for your comment. I think the team did a wonderful job editing this. I hadn't realized how long I was talking for though! Accidentally my longest video ever!! Next time I'll aim to keep everything to a max of 12 to 14 minutes.. that's my problem, i get carried away and don't stop sometimes... Cheers, Tom

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@tech_edit As long as it's great Sony content and you're speaking, I can watch as long as it takes! Your team did well too. The only critique for me is to reduce the music volume. I had my headphones on, so I noticed it's almost competing with your voice. Other than that, keep up the great Sony content!

[@Zw1nter]

Xz1 compact gang 😎

[@BlackstarBeast]

Excellent decision to focus heavily on Sony phones, there is definitely a gap in the market! It's a shame because Sony appears to be clueless when it comes to promoting their phones, yet look at the job they do with playstation! Subbed for the ride. Best of luck with the new channel direction!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much - great comment, very glad you've subbed! Cheers, Tom

[@dyleduja]

Thanks for the reason, some youtubers hate xperia. I'm glad you use A Sony ❤️,, xperia5 ii user,,, I have also passion of sony xperia from my xperia z2

[@tech_edit]

Nice one - very glad you're part of the community here!

[@democritus37]

Tom great to see you back on the scene. Hope you're feeling better!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much. Feeling much better thanks and on a mission now to be healthier than ever ; no more time off sick! Thanks again for your message. Cheers, Tom

[@taseenhussain7355]

I love sony and appreciate how you are covering content for sony. I'm a new subscriber and look forward to your coverage on the sony xperia 1iii.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Taseen - really grateful for your comment and support here. Lots to look forward to, glad you're now part of the community here - welcome! Cheers, Tom

[@ac5197]

Spot on and well balanced, as usual! Best of luck with the new channel name! 😉

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much AC, very grateful! Fingers crossed the name change will work for us in the long-term... Cheers, Tom

[@Pegasos4]

*Watching on my Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 📱👍🏼*

[@tech_edit]

Love the XZ2 Premium. Stunning phone!

[@argsmr4771]

And me XZ Premium 😎😅

[@Pegasos4]

@@argsmr4771 😎👍🏼

[@pixelshaderx]

KZbin doesn't feel right without you being around in phone reviews or the tech reviews world in general! I am looking forward to the camera comparison between these two great phones! I am also so excited to see Sony Xperia™ 1ɪɪɪ! Cheers.

[@tech_edit]

That's really kind of you to say, thanks so much Pixel Shader! Lots to look forward to, glad you're part of this! Cheers, Tom

[@michelejp69]

Hey Tom, you’re looking great and I love the new channel. ❤️

[@tech_edit]

Thanks Michele, really great to see you here again. The feedback to the name change has been 99% positive so fingers crossed it'll all work out. It was scary doing the change though! Anyway we have set the scene for lots of new content now and the team and I are really excited. Cheers! Tom

[@pebbels3150]

Sony 😍 Xperia1 User still waiting for the Mark 3 😊👌

[@tech_edit]

Not all that long to wait now! I'm really excited about seeing the new sony line up for 2021!! Cheers, Tom

[@tech_edit]

@@theSFCchannel it's normally around the final week of February, so I'm guessing pretty soon. As soon as I hear anything I'll mention it on twitter & probably instagram! Tom

[@MakeWithMike]

Sony drops in the game and goes back out the game for years and then comes back i Not dedicated to annual release yearly,one year yes one no not in top sales to keep it going good luck with Sony Channel seems ok anyhow due to Playstation probally

[@MakeWithMike]

You compare Sony's headquarters to Samsung city Samsung wins all day Samsung does things for the military,r vehicle motors and for several other areas of technology Samsung city has 3 times more employees than Disney

[@blackdynamite9940]

@@MakeWithMike Samsung makes weapons.... Why? To make money🎉.... I guess it doesnt matter as long as their weapons arent used to kill you but others huh? Its one of the reasons i dont buy samsung products. A pro war company should be ignored by the masses. But people tend to be really shallow, selfish, ignorant and just dont care about the bigger picture. I wont let my money feed that agenda in any way if possible. Nowadays all the flagships are great no matter who the oem is. But looking at their history and when i compare all the popular phones designs and such i must say they all kinda look like the old Xperia z1 but with edge to edge displays....thats it lol

[@synak1538]

Currently using the xperia 1. Although the Xperia 1 II is a great upgrade, I'll keep waiting for the 1 III namely due to higher brightness, better selfie cam and high refresh rate. Nice to see you again btw 😁

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Synak! Good move waiting for the Xperia 1 III

[@chuahhockleong9916]

synak, do check out xperia 1III launching on YT this 14 April.

[@synak1538]

Honestly been looking forward to it for a few months now!

[@cionheart]

Just judging by these few pictures the camera of the Samsung is miles ahead. You'll have to love vivid colors for sure, but in every other aspect the pictures of the Samsung were just wow and the Sony was meh.

[@tech_edit]

The night shot in particular was wildly different, especially. Actually, in an ideal world I'd like to see Sony take the fight to Samsung in auto mode by massively improving the computational wizardry but leaving the pro apps largely as they are, so we can get the best of both worlds. In normal lighting conditions auto mode can keep up with the samsung if you've remembered to use the pro app. Buy i take your point and i think most people probably prefer the bright and vivid (albeit artificial looking) night shots etc

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Over processed that look good only on phones lol....u comparing a new phone to a old one...photo pro and cinema app can take better picture or video than any Samsung....

[@pushpikasunimal]

man i can listen to you all day ! very soothing :

[@tech_edit]

Very kind, thank you 🙏

[@akidobos]

I have an Xperia 5II, so I vote for th Xperia 1II, obviously. :) Oh, and I love the new concept of the channel and the name too!

[@tech_edit]

1st: you have an amazing phone there, congratulations 2nd: thanks so much for your support, really glad you're here. Thanks for commenting! Tom

[@fahdzaa]

U like the 5ii overall? I am getting one soon. :)

[@akidobos]

@@fahdzaa Yes! I Like the 1II's design better, but I don't need 4K display, to me the 120Hz display more useful.

[@jakilahmoulien9070]

Damn u renamed the channel😲

[@tech_edit]

Yeah! The previous name wasn't doing it for me... Hopefully you like the new one better! Great to see you back here in ten comments! Cheers, Tom

[@jakilahmoulien9070]

@@tech_edit keep it up! Missed u guys🤧🔥

[@tech_edit]

Will do - cheers Jakilah! 👍

[@raosharafatali4547]

I am from Pakistan,and in Reality you are legend ,we all love you ,all sony fan love on your this great step

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much my friend. I'm sure as the channel grows it should be easier to get hold of loaner devices from Sony, so the content should get better and better. I'm determined to make that the case. Thanks so much for your amazing message. Cheers, Tom

[@raosharafatali4547]

@@tech_edit thanks Brother As your thinking is legend as well as i like your dynamic personality ,such a smart peraon,wirh best wishes for you

[@LifezEverything]

Excellent video, like how you gave both phones credit. You didn't criticize one another. 👍🏽

[@tomassvedjenas5207]

Love the review. Just one tip for next vs video. Insted of having the phones lying on the table put them on a stand on either side of you. That way you will never miss the beuty of the phones and it looks better in the video when you dont have to pick up each phone all the time. Love the work you are doing and appriciate your entusiasm and passion for tech. 💪👍

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much for your comment and advice. I think that's a great idea! Just shared it with the team! Cheers, Tom

[@5cylinderturbo]

Glad to see you back making videos. I did like the rooftop reviews format though, any scope for retaining that? As for the channel name change, I do worry that you are maybe limiting your options going forward. Hope you aren't putting all your eggs in the one basket.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks for your comment. I'm sure I'll do some stuff on skyscrapers again when it's possible ;) It's true the eggs are kind of in the sony basket now, but i think it'll be worth it once we start reviewing the Alpha, Bravia & retro/crazy stuff like AIBO etc. Plus, i needed an excuse to go to Japan and now i have it ;)

[@v.s.sathishkumar9371]

Iam happy to see the channel name as Sony 365. I love Sony phones all the times. But we are unable to get Sony Xperia products in India. Let's hope that Xperia 1iii be launched in India and I am sure that I will buy it.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much. It was a bit of a risky move changing the names but i think we got away with it. I'm very very to be able to focus on what i love. Grateful for your support, glad you're here. Hopefully the 1 III will be with you soon on india ! Cheers, Tom

[@jessongraju6553]

You're a good speaker. Loving more your content creation...👍

[@tech_edit]

Thanks Jesson. I had a bit of a sore throat when recording this, hopefully it came out ok! Next time info a video in this studio I'll put my new bonsai in the frame - everyone seems to love the bonsai! Cheers, Tom

[@jessongraju6553]

@@tech_edit, Sir can you buy an aibo?. If you love it and able to buy, plzz show us..🤩

[@tech_edit]

I don't know when or how (and i definitely can't afford one) but i will find a way of spending some time with Aibo and making a proper to share! Actually, that is the video i most want to do (along with driving around Tokyo in a Vision S!!! Haha. Stay tuned, I promise it'll happen, just not sure when... Tom

[@jessongraju6553]

@@tech_edit, Thank you sir. I don't know it's cost. Anyway, show it as you can. I watched it's unboxing on Unbox therapy.😄. It is a cute puppy..😁

[@claudiudumitrescu1970]

Welcome back! I ike new name Sony 365! Sony forever!!!!!!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much! Everyone said i was crazy to change names but I'm very glad i did. Thanks again for your comment 🙏 Tom

[@JackTheBlack1585]

If Sony was on us carriers I would get it in a heart beat.... too bad they’re not :(.

[@tech_edit]

Now that the Xperia division is profitable again, maybe there's a chance it'll reappear with carriers. I'm sure consumers around the world want to have these phones be more available and easier to buy (and in more markets too!). Thanks for commenting. Tom

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I'm in the US, and I still bought my Sony Xperia 1 II via B&H with the free WF-1000XM3👍

[@tech_edit]

That's a great deal. I've bought a lot of Sony gear (and other brands) from B&H - they're a super reliable and trustworthy retailer in my experience. In fact I've bought a lot from them while getting the new studio ready. They're great!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@tech_edit Cool, I agree 👍

[@MakeWithMike]

Know if you people that have the Sony mark to you can buy them

[@o̸ණ]

Great vid! The name change is not too bad either. Any word on the launch date of the Xperia 1iii?

[@tech_edit]

I haven't heard anything reliable yet but the second I do, it'll be on sony365official on insragram & twitter! Tom

[@NasosMazdaspeed6]

Here you are Tom!! Found you and enjoying now

[@tech_edit]

Heya great to see you again! Changing the channel name has been a bit of a weird one and it seems it's made it a bit harder than I thought for our subscribers to know it's still us here (some unsubbed before realizing it was still us here!). Hopefully though, in the long-term the name change will make sense. Either way - welcome back! Cheers, Tom

[@hemantjshah]

I m hardcore Sony Xperia Smartphones fan n hv been using it since Sony introduced under Sony brand. But unfortunately in India Sony mobiles are not being marketed since 2019. That's saddest part for me...

[@tech_edit]

I hope that changes soon... Fingers crossed 🤞

[@siddhudraco496]

If you want then I'm ready to sell my Xperia 1

[@shaqawan2801]

You got your self a new subscriber, I just want to know in your own opinion what's better the 5ii or the 1ii

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much for subbing! I'd say the two devices are so close to each other (in terms of the general owner experience) that I'd just pick the one that is the best overall size for you. For me i prefer the bigger screen (and 4k is obviously a nice treat) so I went with the 1 II. Whichever one you choose you'll be happy. Just try to get a great deal maybe with free headphones etc! Cheers, Tom

[@LukasGrounds]

He's back! 😎 As always, perfectly presented and unbiased. Eventually purchased the xperia 1 II. Don't know why I took so long! Like you, the two biggest things that stand out for me are, 1. The 21:9 screen. Looks genuinely phenomenal in its full cinema wide glory, without any selfie cam. But also, to hold and handle is just so good. So much better than any other design. In every way. And, 2. Photo Pro app. I just love this. It's easy enough to get into it and play around, but advanced enough to spend hours learning photography! Produces amazing real to life photos that I just drool over. Can't wait to see what the mark III produces.. 💭 Thanks again, and can't wait to see more of your great videos! 👌🔥

[@tech_edit]

Heya Luke! So sorry pal, somehow i missed this message yesterday. So happy to here you've pulled the trigger on the 1 II, that's awesome news! Yep you feel the same way i do about the overall dimensions of the phone and of course the camera apps. Careful, it's addictive - before you know it you'll have bought yourself a new a7s iii hahaha. As is what has happened here ;) Enjoy your new phone - really happy you're part of the community here, really value your contribution! Cheers, Tom

[@libiaaraujo3779]

Nice Technical Comparison. Keep the sense of humor 😂! Great job 365 Sony TEAM!! Looking forward to watching Photography content 📸

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much, grateful for your feedback and support! Cheers, Tom

[@kapilbusawah7169]

It's great you gave Samsung a good chance at the Samsung experience. A lot of tech KZbinrs cover devices like they're all the same (e.g. using a Pixel like a Samsung, or using an LG like a Huawei etc when each brand is trying to offer a unique user experience). I highly appreciate that you go through the experience the device is trying to provide because ultimately that's what real people will experience. So props for giving the full feature experience and even the niche bits such as the s-pen on the 21Ultra. So props for giving the Samsung experience a chance, giving the Xperia experience a chance and so forth. About these two devices. I've found that the 1ii was always a response to the S20+. It was never too outrageous like the ultra and it was never too bare like the S20 and for the most part it was priced similarly to the S20+ variant. I don't see any comparisons like those even though those devices are much more in the same weight class than the Ultra Vs 1 series. Overall it is a good video because I've got a 512GB memory card and it's highly useful being able to keep all media while changing device. I am definitely not going to get all my data on a device which doesn't support internal SD cards so it definitely is a big deal for me. I still use the headphone jack. Ironically I'm watching this video with my wired headphones because they're super convenient at times. I'm certain the Samsung has a great experience but no SD card, no jack and a hole in the display just don't cut it personally. These are daily functions which are more significant than 120Hz which the 5ii has on top of the aforementioned features which the 1iii possibly will have also. Looks like I might have to continue with SONY for a while. Definitely not a bad thing but man I wish the display got to at least 1000nits.

[@tech_edit]

Awesome comment from you Kapil - as always. Thanks for your contribution here. Finding a phone which respects the content enough not to dump a punch hoke camera or notch in there is becoming increasingly difficult. Factor in yeh lack of headphone jacks and increasing lack of removable storage and Sony really are the only ones giving us what we are are after - especially now it seems LG are on the way out of smartphone production... If the 1 III doesn't have a really bright screen I'll eat my hat.

[@kapilbusawah7169]

@@tech_edit amen to that! I don't know how likely it is to have a bright 4k OLED just yet. The tech with diodes currently is that smaller diodes produce less light. The thing with the 1 series with 4k and all is that the pixels are really small so each diode produces a tiny proportion of light. I sincerely hope 4k and diode tech has improved by a significant margin otherwise I can feel the dread of yet another dull display. To be honest these latest Xperia phones are really coming close to the ultimate phone for me. It's now down to two issues only at this point: computational photography for stock app and display brightness. Apart from those two aspects I can't fault the 1ii at all personally!

[@nicksamo]

Well done for the video and for the channel's name! You earn another follow!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Niko! Good of you to say and thanks so much for subbing! Lots more Sony content on the way. Cheers, Tom

[@ihussain1011]

Yayy! finally all sony. Massive respect

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Idris! Cheers, Tom

[@nilascocaguimbal1882]

As someone who appreciates Sony products, The ingenuity they employ in their products is something I adore. It's subtle most of the time but it gives me this "I'm glad I have this feature" when I use Sony. Sony is not perfect but I don't think there is one single perfect device per category. Great video Tom and the team, as always.

[@tech_edit]

Nicely put RB, thanks fo your comment - great to see you & thanks for the kind words! Cheers, Tom

[@nilascocaguimbal1882]

@@tech_edit no worries at all. Sony can be very simplistic yet complicated and there's a scarcity of tech reviewers who understand Sony well enough, and knowing you are spot on on your reviews, I'm chuffed to bits. I'm glad you've made your channel into this.

[@rikaz73]

Hey welcome back, hope you guys are well. Liking the new look, but the rooftop reviews were awesome with Panama City in the back ground. Good comparison , that Galaxy is a good phone, good to see the xperia 1ii holding its own against a 2021 Samsung flagship. However, Xperia 1iii probably will compare better. Have you had the Android 11 update? I have and I do believe it has improved many features including the camera in auto mode. Great to see you guys back, will be looking forward to future videos. Zak.

[@tech_edit]

Yes we got the update and thanks so much for the kind words. We will be doing more stuff on the roof too! Actually there's s not of rooftop footage in the next video. I definitely want to keep that a bit of a theme :) Cheers, Tom

[@antishnuckchady1914]

Love your channel! Fair reviews to sony products are hard to find. As a former Xperia user, who moved to an s9 Plus a few years back( a gift from the wife), I found that the build quality of my former Z5 was better, even as a multi media device! After the S9 Plus, I believe I would go back to Xperia, because of so much more versatility as an everyday product. Thank you Sony365!

[@tho_mas2436]

With the Sony Xperia 1 II you can make 4k 120 Hz videos🤩!

[@tech_edit]

True, good point. Will cover that in the camera/videography comparison video! Cheers, Tom

[@housebrigade]

I thought the Samsung does 8k uhd?

[@thingykd]

@@housebrigade but I think its only at 23 fps

[@thorstenfx2693]

great thanks! Passion for Sony products.. all my life

[@tech_edit]

Cheers! Thank you for watching and commenting! Tom

[@wtitrader7397]

Finally a proper Sony reviewer/fan page. Most youtube reviewers hype up the same s#%, like clockwork! Never giving proper attention or love outside of their Samsung/Apple bubble. FINALLY!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much. I think you've nailed it and you understand where we are coming from here. We are just motivated to get the truth out there re Sony products, and obviously have a lot of fun in the process. Very grateful for your comment! Cheers, Tom

[@danielkudo4800]

Actually Sony was the first to introduced the matte black glass finish with Sony XPERIA Z5 in 2015

[@shawnwacek6791]

I'm upgrading from a Sony Xperia xz2 premium I just got the international version of the Sony Xperia 1 Mark 2 for $790 brand new buying the warranty next I love how your video of this is so unbiased to each phone you're giving an opinion on both phones unbiased great video

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Shawn and congratulations on an amazing deal - that's the best 1 II deal i think I've heard of so far! Really pleased for you. Enjoy your stunning new phone. Cheers, Tom

[@shawnwacek6791]

@@tech_edit and using it all day dear Lord the 4K oled display on this thing is freaking awesome front firing speakers are freaking awesome too so clear so crisp this phone reminds me of holding a remote control for a TV LOL I love the Cinema wide display stunning

[@tech_edit]

Fantastic - love reading comments like this! So pleased you're happy with it. Amazing phone you have there! Congratulations 👍

[@daibaogoh5487]

I was honest when it was the other name (I talked about too much camera sway) and I'll be honest here. Feel free to ignore any and all opinions, just want to share it as I'm a fan. 1)Music way too loud. 2) I enjoyed your past videos but no matter how fair you may have tried to be it always seemed biased. Now that you rebranded to Sony name, lean into it. I don't think anybody will come here looking for fair comparisons. No matter how hard you try the comment section will be "well what do you expect from a page called Sony". So I say lean into it, be Sony gear not sony vs stuff. My favorite Sony YT page is Playstation Access. Great Ps4/5 content and no talk of other consoles. No this game is better on ps4 etc. Just pure playstation love. And this should be just pure Sony love. Anyway, looking forward to see where you go with this. Thanks for listening and good luck. 😊

[@tech_edit]

Really good feedback and kind of you to share your thoughts with us. I've shared them with your team. I value your honesty and we are grateful. Thanks again for your contribution here especially while we are improving. Cheers, Tom

[@rashidmartialarts9513]

Love the unbiased comparison

[@SubrataDas-rr9jv]

Sony get natural colors and natural sound. Sony is very long lasting product so price is high.

[@tech_edit]

Agreed on all of your points there. Thanks for commenting! Cheers

[@thilinabuddhika542]

The best of sony. Legend of the technology

[@nackers969]

Just some feedback that the background music is quite loud, and distracts from your voice. Please consider this for future videos. Keep up the good work.

[@tech_edit]

I've passed on your feedback and I'll make sure we keep the music lower next time. Thanks so much for your feedback! Tom

[@_____0__]

This video deserved my subscribe, great unbiased work!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much! I'm extremely grateful for your comment and your sub. I really appreciate it. Lots more content on the way. Cheers! Tom

[@victorbonhart217]

Love your review and your reason for the name change. Stand out from the mass amount of Samsung and the Apple channels. I have the Xperia XZ3 and look forward to the Xperia 1ii soon. Keep it up!!!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks Victor, grateful for your comment and support! Cheers, Tom btw, still have a massive fondness for the XZ3 - still looks the business. Remember when i first saw it on all the colours at MWC. BEAUTIFUL phone!

[@victorbonhart217]

@@tech_edit You're very welcome!!! I have the Bordeaux Red phone. The XZ3 is such an awesome device. On my third Xperia device (Z3 Compact, XZ, XZ2 XZ3 now) and will stay with Sony. The phones are truly underrated. Take care!

[@tech_edit]

Excellent, you have the best colour too!

[@akilanjothibasu5776]

My new favourite Channel !

[@izfun]

Being a sony fans without bashing other brand and being fair in comparison is the best thing u have done.. Some gadget tech channel are too biased and ive seen alot of them doesn't know how to use pro app but thy talk like thy know Ofc there's also a good channel like unboxing therapy

[@tech_edit]

True, i think unbox therapy has been reasonable towards Sony from what I've seen - and gets millions of views! Grateful for your kind words. I think we have a good approach here and have set the scene nicely for the alpha, bravia, playstation, wena, aibo etc reviews to come! Cheers, Tom

[@ikuturso7570]

One thing that really drags S21 down is the exynos/SD mess. From performance (while negligible in daily use) to battery life to image processing the Snapdragon version has been superior for years now. I am not willing to pay the same price for inferior product, thus no Samsung for me. Drop the Exynos pricing by 100 EUR vs SD variant and we might be talking.

[@guard213]

Like the new channel name. 👍🏼

[@tech_edit]

Thanks buddy! Tom

[@neti_neti_]

Sony365 Very Good Name ,hope Sony Takes good feedback from you and stops chasing Ambulance .

[@tech_edit]

Thanks for commenting, stay tuned for more! Cheers, Tom

[@caredragen9631]

Sony always best👍

[@apexed2446]

Hope you're doing well my friend.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks buddy - likewise! Tom

[@techocrazy]

Audio quality on the Sony Xperia is much better. Samsung is shit when it comes to audio

[@FGHvR1]

Love the new direction, Tom! I'll be sure to be on the look out for more content. Muy buen trabajo!!

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much, great comment y muy amable! Tom

[@AudioBookLab2023]

Glad to see you back! new name even cooler :)

[@tech_edit]

Cheers buddy, Tom

[@omarmaamouri]

Your channel is one of my favourites👍

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Omar thanks so much! We will keep improving it throughout 2021 - thanks for your support and encouragement! Tom

[@omarmaamouri]

@@tech_edit You're very welcome🙏🏼 I am Sony Xperia superfan. Thank you Tom very much ☺️ My greetings 😊

[@albertchi6451]

Bravo, finally the real Sony review.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Albert! Cheers, Tom

[@creatorbydefault]

Wasn't expecting a comparison with another brand.

[@tech_edit]

I know! Risky territory, many would say. I won't be doing lots and lots of these sorts of comparisons but i do like the idea of seeing (once in a while) how the Sony offering stacks up against the competition). The trick is to have a grown up discussion about the pros and cons and i think we are pretty lucky in that we have a very open-minded community here. Cheers Joey and thanks for your comment. Tom

[@mubeenshaikh4693]

Hey Tom! Highly appreciate your honest and unbiased review here..but for sure Xperia 1iii will kick out these Samsung's and Apple's etc.etc..and of course I am happy with those very small bezels and hate those notches... Cheers mate....

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Mubeen - thanks for your comment! It was fun putting this together. The camera shootouts between these two will be interesting as well! Can't wait to get into the alpha cameras too... So much to do !!! Catch yoh soon - Tom

[@spyrogaira9819]

Sony has a matte feel phone its called Xperia Pro Actually the only phone there's actually has the right to call "Pro" Thanks for supporting Sony and giving fair honest reviews Keep the good work and more power to your channel Peace

[@JamaicanDwaine]

Love the new name. From Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks so much Dwaine. Looks like we may just get away with the name change without too much trouble! Fingers crossed.... Sending positive vibes to you in sunny Jamaica! Tom

[@Sajib975]

sony should release more phones in critical price points, not just flagship levels. Like 10 II was nowhere in competition on that price point with that spec, Hope 10 III will do better if it gets 765G chipset and sony's great cameras.

[@tech_edit]

Yes it's going to be interesting to see if Sony can nail the pricing/value proposition beyond just the flagships. It's going to be almost impossible to do those in the budget categories, but i doubt sony really needs to be in that space anyway... A competitive 10 III would be great to see ! Thanks for your comment 👍

[@14bqdonk]

I love how this is channel is more to sony, but he give fair opinion and not biased towards sony. There is even many compliment to the samsung

[@chrisanderson7538]

For those who are conscious of price, I picked up an Xperia 1 ii new (Mirror Lake Green / 12 GB ram) for £667.00 in the UK, all in. I can't really commit to £1K+ for a new handset, but the bargains are there if you know where to look (etoren). Focus will obviously shift to the Xperia 1 iii this week, but hopefully Tom can flag other handsets/current pricing as a sub-topic, because the options are definitely there. I didn't believe the hype, so the phone blew me away.......

[@tech_edit]

Nice one Chris, that's a stunning deal and my favourite colour too. I didn't manage to get white as good a deal, and i ended up with the black one. I'll definitely concentrate more on deals and feature that more going forwards. So pleased to hear you're happy with it! It's still probably the most underrated phone of the last year or so! Still love mine. Cheers, Tom

[@iamaeris]

Thank you for the fair review of Sony Xperia. I bought X1ii because of you. 2nd hand import set (Xperia still available officially in my country but too expensive). It will be my 2nd phone (my main is my 3yo XZ1.. Still in excellent condition since I bought it new)

[@TomTomdog]

I see lots of Sony comment here but I havent seem anyone using Sony phone in America for last 20 years. What country do they exist? Im curious

[@tech_edit]

Sony is only a niche palter in the mobile market, but I believe the UK and Europe, plus Japan you'll be more likely (slightly) to see Xperia phones. For me, i see it as a bit of exclusivity! Tom

[@eli2955]

You should make a similar video, this time between the Sony Xperia 1iii and the Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra

[@tech_edit]

Cheers Eli, you're right - and it's just gone live now! Take a look when you can and see what you think! Cheers, Tom 🙏

[@dancarlton7973]

Phones like this Sony need to be easily available in the US. I continue to see people here use their Chinese-made iPhones. The Xperia 3 could be my next phone.

[@DonnKnee]

The Xperia Z5 from 5 or 6 years ago, had the frosted back. I think Sony was the first or one of the first to do frosted back glass phones.

[@tech_edit]

Let's hope they make a comeback for the 1 III,.i think a lot of people would love that. Me included! Cheers Tom

[@a0ch]

Big youtubers seem to like to play for the winning team. This is clear to me in so many reviews I see.

[@EMNemesis]

I almost purchased brand new 1 II but things have turned tables when they unleashed the 1 III 😩 I guess I have to wait for few more months before they announce the price.

[@harshityadav6721]

I think Xperia 1 ii is better than galaxy s21 ultra because sony is offering much more deals. Technology has changed much more in past 1 year and Samsung has accompanied it. Sony should also bounce back with new xperia devices having new innovations in it .

[@tech_edit]

Totally agree with you, on all counts. Great to see you here again! Tom

[@harshityadav6721]

@@tech_edit cheers , Harshit.

[@rajssinha9850]

The first ever video after the intro video of #Sony366 ❤️

[@tech_edit]

Yep... we are getting there bit by bit, hopefully steadily improving the channel! Cheers, Tom

[@AndrewKwabula]

Hard to find a KZbinr who says it as it is! With many KZbinrs, the bias is as clear as daylight. I came here after picking an Xperia 1 ii refurb and want to see what I am up against.

[@jankubat2694]

The 5II for me. Smaller form factor, headphone jack, class leading cameras, 120Hz. Would love to see them keeping just standard and UW camera both backed with their IMX800 1" sensor. That would be the ultimate phone for me, maybe sprinkle some LG like audio HW and front facing true stereo speakers.

[@tech_edit]

Sounds good to me! 👍

[@MrMrEvin]

Nice first video. That S21 Ultra is looking pretty good, but I won't lie here, that camera bump is the ugliest thing I've ever seen. If it was a competition for design, I'd take the Xperia any day of the week. For the name, having no headphone jack or expandable memory is not ultra at all. It should be the S21 Minor. Fair enough for shitting on the Xperias front camera, that thing is one god awful mistake from Sony. Hopefully, they improve it next time around. Everything else is so minor it doesn't matter. Yes the Galaxy has a bigger battery but you make a good point, you are still going to charge it after a day if it can't make two. The fingerprint scanner on both is quick enough. That's a fair enough statement. I don't know what Samsung has done but that screen brightness from an OLED is impressive, considering Sony pretty much invented the tech. All in all, good video, a good summary and very informative for both Sony and Samsung fans. Good mahi.

[@tech_edit]

Yeah the S21 Ultra does look better than samsung Ultra attempt last year which was...challenging on the eye to say the least. I believe Christopher here in the comments discovered that the selfie camera is actually from Samsung which is really quite interesting. I would love to have been in the room when that decision was made. Still on balance the unique offering of the Xperia is compelling. And soon of course there'll be a 1 III to shake things up a bit! Thanks so much for your comment. Cheers, Tom