Sony Xperia Pro-I

No-nonsense design, high-end build, IP65/IP68 rating.

We can't approve of the '1.0-inch type sensor' marketing, when the phone clearly only uses a portion of it.

Still, we consider the Xperia Pro-I to be more of a proof-of-concept device than a product that actually makes sense from a market standpoint. It undoubtedly has its merits, and one could rationalize why it would be superior to this or that...

Beautiful 21:9 120Hz OLED display ; First-in-class cameras ; Camera shutter button ; Stunning audio ; Good battery life…

…unless using heavy-duty apps ; Premium price ; No wireless charging ; 4K isn’t noticeable ; Long footprint is not for everyone

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is aptly made for photography and cinematography professionals, adding a killer camera to a powerful Android smartphone. But it’s more of a camera alternative than the camera-smartphone hybrid it sets out to be.

Sharp and accurate 4K 120Hz OLED display ; Distinctive industrial design ; Remarkable camera versatility ; Superb video-recording capabilities ; Natural, not overly processed photos and videos ; Loud and clear stereo speakers ; Plenty of storage plus...

High price ; Shutter button is too sensitive ; Only 30W fast charging ; Mushy haptic feedback ; No biometric alternative to the fingerprint scanner ; White balance discrepancies between the different cameras ; Camera interface doesn't rotate

Advanced, expert-level camera apps ; Powerful camera hardware ; Solid battery life ; Excellent build quality ; Lovely high-resolution display

Very expensive ; Limited zoom capability ; Sensitive shutter button

Just by looking at the design and the specs, the Sony Xperia PRO-I could have been a great smartphone. But ironically, its compact size turns out to be a bane in using the phone. I suppose getting a phone case could resolve my pain points, but I am...

Powerful imaging capabilities ; Excellent audio ; High-res display

Ridiculously expensive ; Unintuitive pro app user experience ; No mmWave 5G or wireless charging ; Subpar battery life in 120Hz mode ; Cameras not better than cheaper phones

I don’t think anyone should buy the Xperia Pro-I. If you’re a professional photographer or videographer, you likely have your own dedicated equipment that can do a lot more than this phone could dream of doing. And if you’re a hobbyist, there are...

Innovative 1-inch sensor with variable aperture ; Excellent image and video quality for a smartphone ; Very good 4K display ; High-performance smartphone ; Fairly robust ; 3.5 mm jack

Focal length of the 1-inch sensor is impractical ; Lacks Sony's variable telephoto cameras ; Powerful thermal throttling ; Display is less color-faithful than expected ; No wireless charging ; Distance sensor causes problems when making calls

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a technical masterpiece. Who would have thought that Sony, of all companies, would be the address for exciting innovations in the smartphone sector in 2022? While Apple and Samsung rely on proven qualities, Sony ventures into...

Very high image quality from 1 inch image sensor in limited light. Dedicated capture and shutter button, rich settings menu with features we associate with professional cameras.

The 1 inch camera is cropped, visible vignetting on f4 and the price is high.

Sony Xperia PRO-I is by far the best mobile we have tested in terms of picture quality. But note that it is first and foremost the cropped 1-inch image sensor of 12 megapixels that applies. PRO-I is also a damn good mobile in other areas, but it is...