Sony Xperia 1 VI

28 reviews

Dec, 2024

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performance (4)
camera (3)
portability (3)
sound (2)

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price (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Sony Xperia 1 VI. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the sound and camera are overall positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback, but many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 1 VI is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 VI review

The new Xperia 1 VI is finally here, and Sony is changing things this time around. In a surprising shift in product strategy, the new Xperia 1 VI is...

Functional and comfortable design.

No charger and no cable in the box.

Then again, if you are a photography nerd, you will definitely appreciate the solid hardware at hand here coupled with excellent battery life and various Pro-oriented modes and settings for photos and, eventually, for videos (coming with an update this...

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: who's the camera king?

Sony has decided to challenge the mainstream with its new Xperia 1 VI. Well, how does it compare to the king of mainstream Android phones?

Nov, 2024

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Expert review by : Mariyan Slavov (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 VI Review: Xperia goes mainstream?

The new Xperia 1 VI has arrived with display changes and more optical zoom than ever!

Nov, 2024

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Expert review by : Paul Hatton (creativebloq.com)

LightWave 2024 review: gradually catching up to the competition

LightWave Digital means business.

More affordable than competitors ; Excellent animation tools ; Node-based modelling

Steep learning curve ; Lacks features of current DCCs

This release shows a glimpse of the future but while the new features impress, it might not be enough to tempt users across just yet. But with new updates planned, LightWave is certainly one to watch in the coming months.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Alex Walker-Todd (androidauthority.com)

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is the best Sony flagship in years (if you can buy it)

Our Sony Xperia 1 VI review reveals that although it doesn't pack the upgrades you might expect, Sony has upgraded what was needed.

Exceptional battery life ; Excellent camera versatility ; Great user experience

Expensive ; Lackluster update support ; No US availability

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (digitalcameraworld.com)

Sony Xperia 1 VI review: 85-170mm zoom meets class-leading macro

Sony combines showstopping continuous zoom tech with macro capture and 120fps video across all its cameras on the Xperia 1 VI

May, 2024

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony Xperia 1 VI review

Sony's flagship smartphone cuts back on some AV features without sacrificing picture and sound performance

Crisp picture with impressive contrast ; Detailed sound through headphones ; New aspect ratio is better for daily use

Loudspeakers lack weight and punch ; More expensive than most rivals

The Xperia 1 VI drops some AV features and feels a bit more generic than its predecessor, but we still find it to be thoroughly impressive as a portable movie and music player

Aug, 2024

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Sony Xperia 1 VI review: finally a mainstream dream?

Sony's pricey new Xperia 1 VI mainstreams in a bid to widen the line's appeal and upgrades the zoom camera

Front-firing speakers sound great ; Very impressive macro camera ; Great gaming performance ; Excellent battery life

Pricey ; Slow charging ; No pro-grade video on launch ; Mediocre point-and-shoot camera

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a great phone in a bubble, combining excellent battery life with a quality display, booming front-firing speakers, ample power and impressive camera hardware. Its macro photo and video capabilities shine, and with no major...

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

The Xperia 1 VI isn’t a standout phone like its predecessor, but that’s a good thing

By ditching the 4K display, Sony's 2024 flagship is a more well-rounded phone than the Xperia 1 V. However, a couple of big things still count against it

Very good performance ; Superb battery life ; Excellent zoom and macro photos ; Clean software

Expensive ; Prone to overheating ; Slow charging

The Xperia 1 VI is an impressive phone in many ways, and much easier to recommend than the 1 V. But the tall 4K screen was its unique selling point, and without it, there’s no clear reason to buy this phone over cheaper rivals.

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia 1 VI review: the golden ratio

A big display change, but familiar features everywhere else - the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a closer flagship competitor than ever

New screen better competes with rivals ; Strong performance and epic battery life

No pro video mode at launch ; Rivals still better for point-and-shoot photography – but only just ; Longer software support would be nice at this price

Another ‘best of Sony’ phone that benefits from going slightly more mainstream in a few key areas. A fantastic flagship that majors on battery life and entertainment.

May, 2024

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