Sony Xperia 1

72 reviews

Nov, 2024

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camera (10)
durability (6)

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battery (9)
price (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Sony Xperia 1. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The camera and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative comments about the price and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (digitaltrends.com)

Sony Xperia 1 review: One for the fans

Sony's Xperia 1 smartphone is svelte, tall, modern, and powerful. The 21:9 aspect ratio means you get a cinematic viewing experience. It's too bad there are several other shortcomings, such as a lackluster camera, unimpressive battery life, and far too...

Speedy performance ; Clean and easy-to-use Android interface ; Cinema Pro offers cinematic video ; Excellent 4K display ; Tall screen size is unique and useful

The Sony Xperia 1’s cinematic 4K screen is fantastic. The rest? Not so much

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 review

Sony has completely revamped its Xperia series yet again, and this year the common denominator is the cinematic screen. Every new Xperia smartphone gets a...

Class-leading 4K HDR OLED cinematic display.

No audio jack.

We have no doubts anyone who buys the Xperia 1 will be as happy as we are with it. The Xperia 1 is priced like just about any other flagship smartphone at launch - it's not cheap by any margin but its price will only get better from here on making it a...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 1, 10 Plus, 10, L3 hands-on review

On one hand, it's kind of hard to be too surprised about Sony's new device announcements, purely on the grounds of the avalanche of leaks that preceded...

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Sony Xperia 1 review: tall phone falls short

Sony's best phone yet still isn't worth the price.

Unique screen size ; Great color reproduction ; Cinema Pro 4K video shooting app

Too expensive ; Cameras are only average ; Screen is too dim

Instead, I’m just bummed. The Xperia 1 is a really nice phone, the kind that makes you think maybe Sony shouldn’t lower its ambitions in mobile. But for $950, I expect more. You should, too.

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Nick Todorov (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 Review

The Xperia 1 is more than just Sony's latest flagship phone. It is the catalyst in the company's transformative turn in a new direction – one that would hopefully bring the Xperia brand back on the radar. It is the first Sony phone with a triple camera...

Beautiful display; Versatile triple camera setup; Fast, clean software; Solid, classic design; Stereo speakers sound very clear (but lack bass)

Camera software feels unfinished; Unreliable fingerprint scanner; No wireless charging

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Jon Sienkiewicz (shutterbug.com)

Sony Xperia 1 Smartphone (As a Camera) Review

Sony offered to loan me an Xperia 1 mobile phone for 30 days. I thought it was a mistake at first. My (first) name is pretty common; I'm not a phone guy. My last cell phone had a rotary dial and a whip antenna. But I heard that the Sony Xperia 1 had...

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Steffen Herget (androidpit.com)

Xperia 1 review: Sony comes back to lead the pack

With a new name, 21:9 format and a hint of Hollywood, Sony's Xperia 1 wants to convince the ambitious smartphone user. Will be it a star?

Excellent workmanship with IP68 ; Up-to-date and tidy software ; Good camera ; Great display in cinema format

No wireless charging ; Weaknesses in the bokeh effect ; Pretty expensive

The Sony Xperia 1 is a great and exceptional smartphone. This is not only due to the elongated format, which is not everyone's cup of tea, but offers some practical advantages. It's also not due to the strong performance, the tidy software, the 4K...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Caitlin McGarry (tomsguide.com)

Sony Xperia 1 First Look: Widescreen Experience in a 6.5-Inch Phone

Sony's 2019 flagship is beautiful with a 4K HDR OLED screen boasting a 21:9 aspect ratio. But in a way, the new smartphone already feels old-fashioned.

Feb, 2019