Sony Xperia 1 II

50 reviews

May, 2024

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screen (20)
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design (10)
performance (9)
battery (8)

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price (18)
reliability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews of Sony Xperia 1 II. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the battery and design. The performance and camera are also appreciated. The reliability and price get negative reviews, and opinions are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 1 II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony Xperia 1 ii review: Sony’s best phone in years

The $1,200 Xperia 1 ii is many things, but a crowd-pleaser it is not. In fact, its charm derives from how niche it is. It has a screen meant for movie nerds. Its cameras are meant for film and photo nerds. And thankfully, it's more than solid in all...

In-depth controls for photos and video ; 20fps burst shooting is fantastic ; Excellent performance ; Mostly clean software based on Android 10 ; Handsome 4K screen

Oddball design won't work for everyone ; Lousy selfie camera ; This phone slides around constantly ; Some productivity features feel flaky

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review

The Sony Xperia 1 II is here, was the wait worth it? Announced back in February, Sony's latest ultimate smartphone is only making it to market now and...

Technical, no-nonsense design, the flat frame is great for handling too.

Display not as bright as key competitors, the 4K resolution has little practical benefit.

What we're saying is that the Xperia 1 II isn't great value at its projected retail price, and that prevents it from getting an all-out recommendation. What it is, on the other hand, is a great phone for Sony fans or for anyone else with a...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review: it’s a stretch

Would you really want to take all of your smartphone photos in full manual?

Minimalist aesthetics ; Manual camera experience ; Minimal Android customizations

Too expensive ; Missing key flagship features like 5G (in the US), high refresh rate screen ; Slippery, awkward body

Sony’s 2020 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 II, features a new camera system with a huge main sensor. It’s designed to work more like Sony’s mirrorless Alpha cameras, but taking all of your photos in full manual can be exhausting.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Victor Hristov (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II Review

Our Sony Xperia 1 II review is here: the phone has a great camera that can wow you with its photos, it has a sleek "Sony" style, a solid battery life, but it never quite reaches out of its comfort zone as software is undercooked and signature features...

Beautifully crafted; Photos can sometimes truly wow you

Outrageous price; Frustrating camera app gets in the way of taking good photos and videos; Software is full of bugs; Easily overheats in warm weather

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony Xperia 1 III Review

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a new flagship smartphone for 2021 that has a lot to offer keen photographers and videographers. This includes 20fps burst shooting, real-time AF tracking and real time eye AF for humans and animals, 16mm, 24mm, 70mm and 105mm...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Tim Coleman (photographyblog.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II Review

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a new flagship smartphone offering a range of pro image and video features aimed at keen camera enthusiasts. These include 20fps with continuous autofocus focus and autoexposure and real time eye AF for humans and animals,...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Robert Triggs (androidauthority.com)

Sony Xperia 1 III review: Elegant, exhilarating, expensive

Sony's flagship smartphone packs some of the best hardware around, but should you buy it? Find out in this Sony Xperia 1 III review.

Excellent 21:9 HDR OLED display

I like the Sony Xperia 1 III, I really do, but $1,299 makes it one of the most expensive flagships to ever grace the market. Granted, the handset offers plenty of storage, a unique camera system, and one of the best displays in the business, not...

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Damien Wilde (9to5google.com)

Sony Xperia 1 III review: The only true enthusiast Android flagship of 2021 [Video]

The Sony Xperia 1 III is one of the standout smartphones of 2021 with everything a true Android enthusiast could hope for in one package.

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Peter Gotschalk (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Sony Xperia 1 II | If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It Sony Xperia 1 II

Sony Xperia 1 II takes no detours. This is a successor who sticks to what works, and improves what applies.

High-resolution OLED screen in 21: 9 format is among the best on the market, and provides a mobile cinema experience. Also high performance, dedicated camera button, wireless charging and unique sound.

The 21: 9 format leads to black bars on some video formats. Among other things, the camera has problems with exposure in certain situations. Side Sense works poorly and is mostly irritating.

The Sony Xperia 1 II is in every way a better mobile than its predecessor. It is also Sony’s best mobile to date. The performance is sky-high, and this year’s model has also received both 5G and wireless charging. The Xperia 1 II is also among the only...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Ryan Whitwam (androidpolice.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review: Missing the point

As smartphones have converged on the "flat glass slab" form factor, companies like Samsung and OnePlus have risen to the top. Sony, on the other hand, has

Battery ; The Xperia 1 II gets above-average battery life for a SD865 phone. ; Features of yesteryear ; A headphone jack ; and ; a notification LED in the same phone. ; Software ; You get a mostly unaltered version of Android 10. ; Display ; The OLED...

No 5G ; Despite having a SD865 and a $1,200 price tag, the Xperia 1 II does not support 5G in the US. ; Cameras ; Sony's camera processing is inconsistent, showing obvious weakness in anything but perfect light. ; Price ; $1,200 for a smartphone is a...

Aug, 2020

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