I really tried to justify decision and keep Mark VI however after more than a week with the phone decided to choose S24 Ultra instead. Here are my cons/pros (i know it is long, but maybe it will help someone to decide :) : Xperia Audio: more bass, less spacious, Battery: very good performance, great standby results, drop during the night only 1% Indoor photos (gray conditions): less noise, more sharp outcome. White balance rather cool, whole shoot is sharp, better macro capabilities. Indoor photos (dark conditions): much less noise, much sharer outcome, better highlights management Video overall: lack of sharpness, Xperia 1 V recorded much clearer video over VideoPro app. Video Zoom: soft, lack of saturation, stabilization could be much better Video night: needs software improvement, too shaky stabilization, lots of noise. Additional features: Memory card slot, 3.5mm audio port, Extra: less premium feeling while holding it in hand, but is much more comfortable due to size and weight S24U Audio: much more specious sound, with slightly less bass. Battery: great battery performance after updates, average standby, drop during the night by 3% Indoor photos (gray conditions): more noise, sharpness present in the center of the shot, little green tint, more warm white balance Indoor photos (dark conditions): much more noise, photo is sharp in the center, worse highlights management Video overall: much sharper, with higher dynamic range. Little bit more saturated, Video Zoom: clearer picture, sharper, very good stabilization, saturation is just on the good level, Video night: lack of lens flares, sharpness is OK, sometimes appearing magenta/green tint. Additional features: S-Pen, DeX, Antireflecting display coating, Extra: premium feeling while holding in the hand, little bit less comfortable however with bigger screen. Verdict: I decided to stay with S24U. This is more complex phone as a whole package (we should remember that phone is not only about camera). System navigation is smooth and phone has much more features which justify price more than in Xperia case. Sony still needs few software updates to fix some issues, for instance there is a weird lag which appears while phone changing panel refresh rate. Video has a lot to improve, there is a lot of sharpening applied to photos in auto mode.
@@kaikeesjammin2549 on headphone jack sounds amazing, looks old school though but I love it, on Bluetooth I think it's the same wonderful sound but less worry about the wire.🙃
They aren't underestimated at all. I've owned my 1iv for nearly 2 years and it performs worse than just about all my other Sony devices in terms of what it is supposed to do. The overheating is terrible
Disagree strongly. Just switched my Sony Xperia 1 IV for a VI. Until my new VI, the former one, was my best phone ever, which includes a series of Sony devices, but also iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and Nokia. Overheating was a minor issue, but is now fixed in Xperia 1 VI...
Indeed, the speakers are very very good. Why is Sony the only manufacturer who goes for sensible bezels to give speakers and selfie cam the necessary space
I had some issues with software on my 1mkIII, but overall I'm very happy with this phone. Wasn't happy about front camera performance too but I don't use it often. Sony is really a phone for specific group of people. I'm kinda sad that they ditched 21:9 aspect ratio which makes their phones so great to hold in hand but well. They need to sell their phones in the end. Preordered 1mkVI and it's waiting for me at home. Can't wait to get it to my hands!
I used to buy Sony phones exclusively until I had 2 in a row where the build quality was shocking. Power and volume buttons failing. To be fair that was years ago. I'm interested in this phone but it's so bloody expensive
I only had a problem where the motherboard gave in after a year on my 10 ii which was repaired under warranty and I currently have a problem with the WF-1000XM4 where the left one keeps dying after only 30 minutes but I've been using my Xperia XZ1 from 2018 up untill now so maybe it is time for an upgrade
@@Florian00 I had the same problem with WF-1000xm4 but with right one. Send it to service and they refunded me so I bought xm5 and as for now they'reperfect.
I love Sony gear, and Sony Xperia phones are criminally underrated and unknown. I do wish Sony would put more effort into marketing them, and making them available in more countries
As someone who's had this since launch I can vouch for everything you've said. It's a fantastic phone. You don't mention the battery life, which is truly the best I've had in any smartphone. If you're not an overly heavy user it'll last you two full days. I've had days where I go out at night and get home in the early morning, having used it during work, to navigate to the venue, listen to music via bluetooth on the way there and back as well as browsing social media and watching videos, and it'll still have 30% left when I get home. I have two complaints about it. One is the only really major complaint I have: and it's the fingerprint reader. It sucks. I need to reset it every month for it to keep working. Maybe bouldering doesn't help. It's location on the lock button is unpractical. Often you'll unlock it immediately after locking it so suddenly it's doing things in your pocket. Or it just refuses to unlock at all. I wish it had a fingerprint reader under the screen like a OnePlus or face unlock, which you really should expect at this price point. The other, but more minor complaint is that it has some software bugs every now and then. Especially in the camera software. Often after locking it and reopening the auto focus will refuse to work. Or it'll suddenly have comically big gaps between the numbers in some settings like ISO and shutter speed. A bit annoying, but nothing deal breaking. I love this phone tho. It's my favourite of all phones I've owned. I love its utilitarian approach to design. It's lack of a curved display. It's regression to a 1080p screen to conserve battery life (you really, really don't need a 4k screen on a phone. Pixel density on a 1080p phone like this is still more than twice as high than a 27 inch 4k display). It's pro photo capabilities. The headphone jack. The expendable storage. There's just something about for a specific type of nerd. And I am that specific type of nerd.
Why is nobody talking about the main feature of this phone? The fact that it doesn’t have a giant black hole on top of its screen for selfie camera. It’s so gorgeous and elegant looking!
I'm an audiophile and love photography too. I have used Sony phones so far and was a bit apprehensive about this new one. Thank you for making this video. I hope to buy this phone soon and you answered every question I was worried about. keep up the great work!! Greetings from Romania!🤟🙂
Had it for a month too, the most impressive feature for me is it's battery life, first phone I have had in 10 years that really manages to get 2 full days of medium to heavy usage.. have been waiting for this for what seems like forever
Was thinking of getting this phone. It nearly ticked all my boxes but nearly every review I've seen. The camera is a let down. As someone that like to point and shoot or short notice. That's a big let down. If I'm paying this sort of money. It needs to have a top camera. I hope the next Xperia sorts this out
All the reviews I've seen on this phone is that it's camera isn't great compared to the other flagship phones. When you charge top dollar. Then it should be better especially camera is probably the most important thing about a phone
I used to be a Sony user… 10 years ago when they released the Xperia Z3. But they have left the US market. Let me just say that even before they left, it felt like they left. Anyway it’s nice to see they’re still not afraid to take risks and to cram features into a smartphone
It has up to 1.75 TB, not 1.5 (sd+built in storage) and it the 1 V had 3 camera apps not 2. Photo Pro, Video Pro and Cinematography Pro, all of which mirrored the menu systems of Sony's Alpha (A1, A7S3), Cinema Pro (FX 3,6,9) Cine Alta cameras like the Venice which can only be rented not bought, (as it costs a s much as a house). The greatest thing about these apps was by learning them you then knew how to use all of Sony's cameras right to the very top.
I have bought the Xperia 1 Vl recently and I am very happy with it. Great sound, great screen and camera. Software is what you need, no useless additions or gimmicks. Had a Asus ROG 6 prior to this and before that I used OP8T and 6T. But Sony offers the best quality of all concerning hardware and software. I use it mainly for listeing to music with a B&W PX7 and NuraTrue earbuds and for watching video's.
Thanks for the great discussion, I am here because I have been contemplating for a while whether to switch from Mark V to VI, tempting if I can sell my old one with some good price
I use my Xperia 1 iii since it was launched here in the Philippines until today (currently watching your vlog using this phone) and I super love it! Im not a camera person so I dont see any reason for upgrading and I see myself using this phone for a very long time until the apps aren't supported anymore. 😃😁
Great review, love this video, new subscriber here👍 I have the s22 ultra I've had samsungs scince the stone age😂😂😂 I think I'm a sony fan now love the shutter button audio jack and sd card slot this is definitely my next phone🤞🤞🤞
How's the selfie camera quality? Everyone has been going gaga over the back camera but not much about selfie camera. Is it bad? How's its quality? I wanted to know about a dual recording. Is it available?
I am still installing a case on any phone that I buy or use. I used to always fit a glass screen protector as well, Lately I tend to avoid them, unless the phone came with it. I would consider Sony for some specific features, but their limited updates on fairly high end phones should be better.
I came back to Sony in 2021. and the thing I love the most about their new phones is how the battery life is just insane, compared to anything else. I have two now: One for personal use and one work issued phone. They're the same model. I charge my personal phone 3 times a week and I charge my work phone (that gets almost no use at all, but has to be on at all times just in case) once every 2-3 weeks. The passive drain on Sony phones is unmatched with how low it is
Great video as always. Like you, I love Sony phones. They're massively underrated. Will you be switching from the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Sony Xperia 1 VI to continue your Android experiment, or going back to the iPhone?
coming from the 1 mark III, this had been a very well spent upgrade in every way... plus, like the III which came with XM4 buds, this VI came with XM5 buds free
I have a One mark III too since 2021. Works perfectly. How's the screen comparison? I don't like the fact it doesn't have a notification light anymore Have you seen the HTC U24. It has everything the Sony has but £500 🤔
@@odin5188 screen is fine to me, i don't feel its a downgrade, the text doesn't get too small which is what i need at my age 😆, and the 4K on the III is a bit of an overkill for phone stuff anyway... notification, i get rhem on my wrist with a Garmin so the light wasn't much of a factor... you'll appreciate most ack of overheating, the way better battery life
@@odin5188 screen's fine and bright, actually more to my liking, as the previous 4K screen tended to make texts smaller and its not what i need at my age... notifications buzz to my wrist via Garmin so the notification light is a non-factor... you will appreciate the lack of overheating, way better battery life
Absolutely loving my 1 mark 6 after switching from the Samsung S24 Ultra! The battery life is fantastic, probably no other phone has given me such battery life 💪🏻
HI MArk, great review, I understand OIS but does your 1 vi rattle ? and if it does can you explain it to a non tech head like me, because I hate the constant rattle when I move the phone from desk to ear. Any good thoughts. PMC
Thats the optical image stabilization (OIS) as long as it is not in use it moves a bit when you shake the phone. It is also the reason why you hear a little "sound" when your camera is on.
I was a HTC Fanboy for a long time, but they are gone. Staying aside of the crowd, I put an eye on Sony. If everything goes well, I'll buy me one in Autumn. O and the quick review is perfect, no gobbledegook, thanks.
Mine is.. ok. It's resprung itself several times and the camera has a lot to be desired but I do love the phone overall. I really wish the post processing was a lot better, a lot of the photos looks bad. Great battery, great screen however isn't worth the money.
Saving money right now. Hope to buy it as soon as possible. It just enter Malaysia 's market a few days ago. However, it is still long way for me, coz, it is really expensive.
Coming from a 6-year-old Samsung Note 9, I'm seriously considering replacing the Note 9 with the Xperia 1 VI. Then I'll only be lacking a stylus, which I will definitely miss, but not a deal breaker.
Quick question about it I have 1iii . if I start to record video I can't switch in between lenses or up or down brightness. I Had Huawei,Samsung, (and tested my friend's iPhone) they all can do those things mid recording video . Can you do It on never models ? Cracked my screen and looking for upgrade.
And the battery? It's the biggest reason I'm into this phone and did not see you complement it. Is it that much better then all the other flagships or it's just marketing?
Xperia phones are great addons for camera gear. You can use it as external monitor, you can record your footage from your primary camera directly to the phone storage, you can use it as an audio recorder... It is also HiRes audio capable. Also it is great for gaming, because you can bypass the battery. Nobody talks about the real unique features of these phones. Shutter button, AUX, sd card tray and notchless design are the cherry on top. Also it is worth to mention the creator mode, because you can see the colors like the creator created them. Also good for creating own stuff. ;)
So i have a question. Upgrade is due in a few days, and ive toyed with the idea of getting the Sony or Pixel 9 pro. Would love to hear opinions on which to get? Ive heard good and bad for both..
I just got mine 512 GB model, and it started rebooting/restarting by itself, and the fingerprint sensor doesn’t work until I restart it. I found online that previous models had the same problem, Also I have the latest update so , do you had the same problem?
Still have the stereo vibration system? Miss my XZ3, since I switched to a Samsung it doesn't have stereo sound and vibration during the beats. Think they purposely slowed it down and won't send pictures anymore. Does the video recording still have slo mo? Neat even it just does it a few seconds.
I dont think sony will get rid of the headphone jack as it is a big part of their brand as they sell digital audio players, 3.5mm IEMs and headphones. The only way I see them getting rid of the headphone jack on their phones is if they release a line of usb-c iems and headphones. But yeah that would seem to be negating what sony is all about. Samsung never had cd walkmans so don't have that vested interest or passion for audio and Apple is more focused on "innovation" than practicality and quality of sound.
i just wish they used their best sensor on all lenses. still, a very good phone. and one of the only flagship with a headphone jack and microsd slot so that's why i went with it, the rest is just extras.
Shame Sony has decided to not go global with this phone outside EU/UK its not hard to import but the support and after care with import becomes very challenging. good review from a general perspective.
Reminders and Notes on my iPhone are so integral to my workflow that moving to a Sony would require a big data migration (for Notes). Also, many apps are iOS only e.g when I was in Japan recently, their transit app is only available for iOS.
I tend to keep phones for about 8 years before change them. I am currently using the wonderful Blackberry Key2. My question is this : How long will the OS be updated and remain "up to date" ?
As much as i love One UI on my S23 Ultra, the Xperia1 VI is just special. Gives me a reason to learn photography and phone bands again. The only negative i have is that therevare no Poetic type of protection vases for it. Yes i. Have a Spegan and Hard gladd protector. However , nothing beats the hard plastic of a Poetic Spartan or Revolution. Otherwise Xperia 1 VI is a 94/100 for me
Any thoughts on using a V10 MicroSD card with it? I purchased a 1.5TB V10 card but just now noticed the camer app suggests using a V30 card for 4K and raw capture...
Always wanted a sony phone, but LG took top spot for me as the best underdog phone that was better than the mainstream phones. However since LG sadly went out with a bang with the V60 (currently using it), its time for a new phone and Sony based on my research is the new LG in my eyes, underrated, yet does things that the competition doesnt, headphone jack, beast cameras with manual modes for content creators, expandable storage via SD card. Its crazy that people dont buy these phones enough. Then again LG and Sony need to do a better job marketing these amazing phones. Looking to buy the Xperia 1 V or VI after retiring my V60.
The battery is spectacular. Best of any phone I've had. Depending on your use it can last two full days. Often enough it'll be at around 60% when I go to sleep. You'll never have any battery anxiety, which is something that was a constant with the OnePlus I owned before it.
Joke of a phone and pricing when you compare with competition. Subpar software + software support and going from 4k to 1080p. SD card and 3.5mm jack are great but still doesn't justify that kind of pricing.
@@innovert99 ahh what? have no idea about anything before 1080p, as I am on my 4th Sony in a row (i get a new one every 3 years) and have not had any issues. 1080 if perfectly visible in daylight and giving 2x battery, is 100% welcome. Every single Sony phone I have gotten still works today without issue.
![It can do it all: Sony Xperia 1 VI [review]](/img/1.gif)
Are you a Sony Person?
I love Sony, but dang, their phones are pricey 😬
I really tried to justify decision and keep Mark VI however after more than a week with the phone decided to choose S24 Ultra instead. Here are my cons/pros (i know it is long, but maybe it will help someone to decide :) :
Xperia
Audio: more bass, less spacious,
Battery: very good performance, great standby results, drop during the night only 1%
Indoor photos (gray conditions): less noise, more sharp outcome. White balance rather cool, whole shoot is sharp, better macro capabilities.
Indoor photos (dark conditions): much less noise, much sharer outcome, better highlights management
Video overall: lack of sharpness, Xperia 1 V recorded much clearer video over VideoPro app.
Video Zoom: soft, lack of saturation, stabilization could be much better
Video night: needs software improvement, too shaky stabilization, lots of noise.
Additional features: Memory card slot, 3.5mm audio port,
Extra: less premium feeling while holding it in hand, but is much more comfortable due to size and weight
S24U
Audio: much more specious sound, with slightly less bass.
Battery: great battery performance after updates, average standby, drop during the night by 3%
Indoor photos (gray conditions): more noise, sharpness present in the center of the shot, little green tint, more warm white balance
Indoor photos (dark conditions): much more noise, photo is sharp in the center, worse highlights management
Video overall: much sharper, with higher dynamic range. Little bit more saturated,
Video Zoom: clearer picture, sharper, very good stabilization, saturation is just on the good level,
Video night: lack of lens flares, sharpness is OK, sometimes appearing magenta/green tint.
Additional features: S-Pen, DeX, Antireflecting display coating,
Extra: premium feeling while holding in the hand, little bit less comfortable however with bigger screen.
Verdict: I decided to stay with S24U. This is more complex phone as a whole package (we should remember that phone is not only about camera).
System navigation is smooth and phone has much more features which justify price more than in Xperia case. Sony still needs few software updates to
fix some issues, for instance there is a weird lag which appears while phone changing panel refresh rate. Video has a lot to improve,
there is a lot of sharpening applied to photos in auto mode.
YES!
Yes I own an Xperia 1 mark 3 since 2021 and this is my next phone.
Used to
Headphone jack always got me, Sony welcome back baby. ❤😊
Can you tell me about the sound quality using the jack for wired earbuds....🙏
@@kaikeesjammin2549 excellent bro. 🙃
@@kaikeesjammin2549 These phones are well known for having good DACs so you should be good.
@@kaikeesjammin2549 on headphone jack sounds amazing, looks old school though but I love it, on Bluetooth I think it's the same wonderful sound but less worry about the wire.🙃
Sony phones are so underestimated. Sony Xperia 1 VI is a fantastic device. It's a Sony...
actually they dont come with all those fancy name and automated stuff they keep things manual on tech side so tthat we kniw how things area done .
They aren't underestimated at all. I've owned my 1iv for nearly 2 years and it performs worse than just about all my other Sony devices in terms of what it is supposed to do. The overheating is terrible
Disagree strongly. Just switched my Sony Xperia 1 IV for a VI. Until my new VI, the former one, was my best phone ever, which includes a series of Sony devices, but also iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and Nokia. Overheating was a minor issue, but is now fixed in Xperia 1 VI...
@michaelnielsen9685 The Xperia I V also has fantastic thermal management
It is crazy expensive
Bro, u forgot to mention the speaker performance which is very good too.
Well, there you go - you've done it for me.
@@MarkEllisReviews😂
Indeed, the speakers are very very good. Why is Sony the only manufacturer who goes for sensible bezels to give speakers and selfie cam the necessary space
Headphone jack is a blessing ❤
I've never had any problems with Sony devices. Absolutely stellar quality. Can't say the same with their competitors
I had some issues with software on my 1mkIII, but overall I'm very happy with this phone. Wasn't happy about front camera performance too but I don't use it often. Sony is really a phone for specific group of people. I'm kinda sad that they ditched 21:9 aspect ratio which makes their phones so great to hold in hand but well. They need to sell their phones in the end. Preordered 1mkVI and it's waiting for me at home. Can't wait to get it to my hands!
They have problems with the fingerprint sensors. And the software support is poor. Also they have poor reception
I used to buy Sony phones exclusively until I had 2 in a row where the build quality was shocking. Power and volume buttons failing. To be fair that was years ago. I'm interested in this phone but it's so bloody expensive
I only had a problem where the motherboard gave in after a year on my 10 ii which was repaired under warranty and I currently have a problem with the WF-1000XM4 where the left one keeps dying after only 30 minutes but I've been using my Xperia XZ1 from 2018 up untill now so maybe it is time for an upgrade
@@Florian00 I had the same problem with WF-1000xm4 but with right one. Send it to service and they refunded me so I bought xm5 and as for now they'reperfect.
The Japanese know how to make a lot of things GREAT ! Especially, their Phones. 😎👍
Obviously Japan = U.S.A
@@bichonfrisenewtonhitchkock4349 *_Japan > China_*
I love Sony gear, and Sony Xperia phones are criminally underrated and unknown. I do wish Sony would put more effort into marketing them, and making them available in more countries
As someone who's had this since launch I can vouch for everything you've said. It's a fantastic phone. You don't mention the battery life, which is truly the best I've had in any smartphone. If you're not an overly heavy user it'll last you two full days. I've had days where I go out at night and get home in the early morning, having used it during work, to navigate to the venue, listen to music via bluetooth on the way there and back as well as browsing social media and watching videos, and it'll still have 30% left when I get home.
I have two complaints about it. One is the only really major complaint I have: and it's the fingerprint reader. It sucks. I need to reset it every month for it to keep working. Maybe bouldering doesn't help. It's location on the lock button is unpractical. Often you'll unlock it immediately after locking it so suddenly it's doing things in your pocket. Or it just refuses to unlock at all. I wish it had a fingerprint reader under the screen like a OnePlus or face unlock, which you really should expect at this price point. The other, but more minor complaint is that it has some software bugs every now and then. Especially in the camera software. Often after locking it and reopening the auto focus will refuse to work. Or it'll suddenly have comically big gaps between the numbers in some settings like ISO and shutter speed. A bit annoying, but nothing deal breaking.
I love this phone tho. It's my favourite of all phones I've owned. I love its utilitarian approach to design. It's lack of a curved display. It's regression to a 1080p screen to conserve battery life (you really, really don't need a 4k screen on a phone. Pixel density on a 1080p phone like this is still more than twice as high than a 27 inch 4k display). It's pro photo capabilities. The headphone jack. The expendable storage. There's just something about for a specific type of nerd. And I am that specific type of nerd.
Did you change to "press to unlock with fingerprint"? That will make you force press the power button to activate fingerprint reader.
Why is nobody talking about the main feature of this phone? The fact that it doesn’t have a giant black hole on top of its screen for selfie camera. It’s so gorgeous and elegant looking!
Boom! This is the one reason I'm even looking at getting an Xperia! And I didn't even realise how rare 3.5mm jacks and SD cards have become!
Thats what i like too. And other side samsung note series with s pen they are unable to shift front camera on s pen.
I'm an audiophile and love photography too. I have used Sony phones so far and was a bit apprehensive about this new one. Thank you for making this video. I hope to buy this phone soon and you answered every question I was worried about. keep up the great work!! Greetings from Romania!🤟🙂
Had it for a month too, the most impressive feature for me is it's battery life, first phone I have had in 10 years that really manages to get 2 full days of medium to heavy usage.. have been waiting for this for what seems like forever
Same for me, only I've been waiting for a camera flagship phone to sustain shooting for one single day. I just don't get why it took so long.
Welcome to Sony people 😊😊😊
Was thinking of getting this phone. It nearly ticked all my boxes but nearly every review I've seen. The camera is a let down. As someone that like to point and shoot or short notice. That's a big let down. If I'm paying this sort of money. It needs to have a top camera. I hope the next Xperia sorts this out
Still using my Sony Xperia 1 mk1 and I absolutely love it. Will probably change to the mark 6 next year after watching this excellent review 👏
I love Sony
If they had 5 years of android and security updates, I would've bought this phone yesterday.
Yes, Sony did it. Congratulations to Sony for engineering this amazing phone.
All the reviews I've seen on this phone is that it's camera isn't great compared to the other flagship phones. When you charge top dollar. Then it should be better especially camera is probably the most important thing about a phone
What a great review, you have an amazing voice as well. For photographer POV like me I likely recommend to buy Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Give me a Samsung and Sony..i will definitely choose these Sony..😊
Why can you choose sony
You forgot the long battery life better than any smart phone today😊
But second to Honor Magic 6 Pro
I used to be a Sony user… 10 years ago when they released the Xperia Z3. But they have left the US market. Let me just say that even before they left, it felt like they left. Anyway it’s nice to see they’re still not afraid to take risks and to cram features into a smartphone
It has up to 1.75 TB, not 1.5 (sd+built in storage) and it the 1 V had 3 camera apps not 2. Photo Pro, Video Pro and Cinematography Pro, all of which mirrored the menu systems of Sony's Alpha (A1, A7S3), Cinema Pro (FX 3,6,9) Cine Alta cameras like the Venice which can only be rented not bought, (as it costs a s much as a house). The greatest thing about these apps was by learning them you then knew how to use all of Sony's cameras right to the very top.
I'm a DJ and for example I can connect my Sennheiser HD 25 SP ••• I need the jack •••
You forget Night Side, Manual Controls, Real Time Battery Results and Some Raw examples, overall great job thanks
SUNLIGHT VISION TOO
There are so many reviews out there that have covered this stuff, mate ;) Thanks for the kind words, though.
yes i agree, keep the port jack...
Thank you for your honest review,natural and objective, I'll go for the red one!
I have bought the Xperia 1 Vl recently and I am very happy with it. Great sound, great screen and camera. Software is what you need, no useless additions or gimmicks. Had a Asus ROG 6 prior to this and before that I used OP8T and 6T. But Sony offers the best quality of all concerning hardware and software. I use it mainly for listeing to music with a B&W PX7 and NuraTrue earbuds and for watching video's.
yes the jack keep the jack
I bought one and I love it ... I wish they launched in US with more 4G and 5G bands...
Same! Fingers 🤞🏼 Crossed for next year
Thanks for the great discussion, I am here because I have been contemplating for a while whether to switch from Mark V to VI, tempting if I can sell my old one with some good price
Love for Xperia 1vi
I subscribed you today for a nice honesty video... ❤️ XPERIA 1 VI
I use my Xperia 1 iii since it was launched here in the Philippines until today (currently watching your vlog using this phone) and I super love it! Im not a camera person so I dont see any reason for upgrading and I see myself using this phone for a very long time until the apps aren't supported anymore. 😃😁
I want one ❤
What fabulous background lighting
Great review, love this video, new subscriber here👍 I have the s22 ultra I've had samsungs scince the stone age😂😂😂 I think I'm a sony fan now love the shutter button audio jack and sd card slot this is definitely my next phone🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the sub!
Xperia 1 ,,,🥰🥰🥰
How's the selfie camera quality? Everyone has been going gaga over the back camera but not much about selfie camera. Is it bad? How's its quality?
I wanted to know about a dual recording. Is it available?
I am still installing a case on any phone that I buy or use. I used to always fit a glass screen protector as well, Lately I tend to avoid them, unless the phone came with it. I would consider Sony for some specific features, but their limited updates on fairly high end phones should be better.
Love Sony!
I have bought it too
Nice - enjoy!
Bit too pricey for me but I quite like it.
I came back to Sony in 2021. and the thing I love the most about their new phones is how the battery life is just insane, compared to anything else.
I have two now: One for personal use and one work issued phone. They're the same model.
I charge my personal phone 3 times a week and I charge my work phone (that gets almost no use at all, but has to be on at all times just in case) once every 2-3 weeks.
The passive drain on Sony phones is unmatched with how low it is
Does it come with ANSWERING MACHINE FUNCTION? Thanks
Great video as always. Like you, I love Sony phones. They're massively underrated. Will you be switching from the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Sony Xperia 1 VI to continue your Android experiment, or going back to the iPhone?
Thanks! And... wait and see.
S24 ultra with its blurred screen... man, I gave it back today after 2 days
I’m waiting for a Sony Xperia with a 3nn Chipset to leave Apple iPhone.
coming from the 1 mark III, this had been a very well spent upgrade in every way... plus, like the III which came with XM4 buds, this VI came with XM5 buds free
I have a One mark III too since 2021. Works perfectly. How's the screen comparison? I don't like the fact it doesn't have a notification light anymore
Have you seen the HTC U24. It has everything the Sony has but £500 🤔
@@odin5188 screen is fine to me, i don't feel its a downgrade, the text doesn't get too small which is what i need at my age 😆, and the 4K on the III is a bit of an overkill for phone stuff anyway... notification, i get rhem on my wrist with a Garmin so the light wasn't much of a factor... you'll appreciate most ack of overheating, the way better battery life
@@odin5188 screen's fine and bright, actually more to my liking, as the previous 4K screen tended to make texts smaller and its not what i need at my age... notifications buzz to my wrist via Garmin so the notification light is a non-factor... you will appreciate the lack of overheating, way better battery life
I love sony back the price
Absolutely loving my 1 mark 6 after switching from the Samsung S24 Ultra! The battery life is fantastic, probably no other phone has given me such battery life 💪🏻
How about heating issue?the get warming while you Surfing in the internet watching RUclips etc?
Ordered mine yesterday. Now £1,149 from Sony direct. Result
Seriously considering this; cross-shopping with iPhone 16 Pro 512 GB - same exact price.
So can i install the apk of the pro app on mark 6?
No one ever needs to say "sorry" to Sony for anything, every, at all. You made a little oopsie, so I mean, you REALLY dont need to say anything.
HI MArk, great review, I understand OIS but does your 1 vi rattle ? and if it does can you explain it to a non tech head like me, because I hate the constant rattle when I move the phone from desk to ear. Any good thoughts. PMC
Thats the optical image stabilization (OIS) as long as it is not in use it moves a bit when you shake the phone. It is also the reason why you hear a little "sound" when your camera is on.
I was a HTC Fanboy for a long time, but they are gone. Staying aside of the crowd, I put an eye on Sony. If everything goes well, I'll buy me one in Autumn. O and the quick review is perfect, no gobbledegook, thanks.
That was my move to Sony Xperia as well a few years back....loved my HTC and love my Xperia
I was sold on this before but now I am completely sold 😊. Upgrading from a 1MK2
Same here
Does it do timelapses?
Maybe i will buy Xperia mark 7
Mine is.. ok. It's resprung itself several times and the camera has a lot to be desired but I do love the phone overall. I really wish the post processing was a lot better, a lot of the photos looks bad. Great battery, great screen however isn't worth the money.
Hi. I'm hesitate between the xperia 5 mark V and this one, the xperia 1 mark VI ! Which one you advise me ?
Saving money right now. Hope to buy it as soon as possible. It just enter Malaysia 's market a few days ago. However, it is still long way for me, coz, it is really expensive.
Coming from a 6-year-old Samsung Note 9, I'm seriously considering replacing the Note 9 with the Xperia 1 VI. Then I'll only be lacking a stylus, which I will definitely miss, but not a deal breaker.
Quick question about it I have 1iii . if I start to record video I can't switch in between lenses or up or down brightness. I Had Huawei,Samsung, (and tested my friend's iPhone) they all can do those things mid recording video . Can you do It on never models ? Cracked my screen and looking for upgrade.
I was thinking I may need to push my 1iii upgrade for another year but 1vi looks like a worthy phone indeed.
I have it and I love it
Great review
💯 Sony fan. My 1V is doing the job so I'll wait for the VII but damn that battery and macro lens is amazing!
"Doing the job" doesn't do this fantastic phone justice
True! Perhaps, Getting the job done. A very high end job 😉
And the battery? It's the biggest reason I'm into this phone and did not see you complement it. Is it that much better then all the other flagships or it's just marketing?
Xperia phones are great addons for camera gear. You can use it as external monitor, you can record your footage from your primary camera directly to the phone storage, you can use it as an audio recorder...
It is also HiRes audio capable.
Also it is great for gaming, because you can bypass the battery. Nobody talks about the real unique features of these phones.
Shutter button, AUX, sd card tray and notchless design are the cherry on top.
Also it is worth to mention the creator mode, because you can see the colors like the creator created them. Also good for creating own stuff. ;)
tech spurt makes a cameo!
Nice job, I ish FUJI made a phone or a phone manufacturer team up with them.
sony is the best
It is undoubtedly one of the best phones in the world. Congratulations, Sony!
So i have a question. Upgrade is due in a few days, and ive toyed with the idea of getting the Sony or Pixel 9 pro.
Would love to hear opinions on which to get? Ive heard good and bad for both..
Battery life is probably better on Sony. Both phones take great pictures, but Sony take natural, realistuc pics, Googel is the opposite.
I just got mine 512 GB model, and it started rebooting/restarting by itself, and the fingerprint sensor doesn’t work until I restart it. I found online that previous models had the same problem, Also I have the latest update so , do you had the same problem?
They ve reported an issue on it. Do you have firmware 69.0.A.2.38? Might solve the issue.
@@bloodytoad2010 Yes, still happening but not that often
@@mentorsaulpcheck did you open many applications and left them at the background?
Not that much just a few @@bloodytoad2010
Great phone but the camera sensors are a little small (main is ok) and there's still some auto features I'd still like to have improved
I love sony
Still have the stereo vibration system? Miss my XZ3, since I switched to a Samsung it doesn't have stereo sound and vibration during the beats. Think they purposely slowed it down and won't send pictures anymore. Does the video recording still have slo mo? Neat even it just does it a few seconds.
I dont think sony will get rid of the headphone jack as it is a big part of their brand as they sell digital audio players, 3.5mm IEMs and headphones. The only way I see them getting rid of the headphone jack on their phones is if they release a line of usb-c iems and headphones. But yeah that would seem to be negating what sony is all about. Samsung never had cd walkmans so don't have that vested interest or passion for audio and Apple is more focused on "innovation" than practicality and quality of sound.
Great video mate!
New subscriber here.
I definitely agree with you.
Flagship
Welcome onboard!
Can it save photos and videos directly on sd card?
I’m tired paying companies for cloud storage…
@@rinkashi101 yes you can
Once you insert the SD card, there's an option in camera setting to choose the saving space
@@ajassimanwar thanks
in 1 ore 2 month i am going to get my hands of one xperia 1 vi :D
they still removed 4k screen and downsized not a upgrade we hoped for
i just wish they used their best sensor on all lenses.
still, a very good phone.
and one of the only flagship with a headphone jack and microsd slot so that's why i went with it, the rest is just extras.
Shame Sony has decided to not go global with this phone outside EU/UK its not hard to import but the support and after care with import becomes very challenging. good review from a general perspective.
Reminders and Notes on my iPhone are so integral to my workflow that moving to a Sony would require a big data migration (for Notes). Also, many apps are iOS only e.g when I was in Japan recently, their transit app is only available for iOS.
Ich liebe mein Sony Xperia 1 VI
I tend to keep phones for about 8 years before change them. I am currently using the wonderful Blackberry Key2. My question is this : How long will the OS be updated and remain "up to date" ?
I would consider this phone, but it is not coming to the US.
It is available on Amazon in the US?
As much as i love One UI on my S23 Ultra, the Xperia1 VI is just special.
Gives me a reason to learn photography and phone bands again.
The only negative i have is that therevare no Poetic type of protection vases for it. Yes i. Have a Spegan and Hard gladd protector. However , nothing beats the hard plastic of a Poetic Spartan or Revolution.
Otherwise Xperia 1 VI is a 94/100 for me
torn between this, iphone 16 pro max or the pixel 9 pro xl
Love mine
It’s worth it for the headphone jack. Just sorry they don’t sell their mobile phones in Chile.
What headphone do you use ?
@@NetvoTV Sony WH1000XM3. Still see no reason to upgrade.
Sony 👌. my very first phone, a sony J5
I really love this phone.. My dream 📱. But I will never afford it. Writing this from my beloved xz2 6gb variant.
Wowwww the images look so stunning especially potrait yet well balanced and so natural colour...
Yes, since Sony Ultra
Any thoughts on using a V10 MicroSD card with it? I purchased a 1.5TB V10 card but just now noticed the camer app suggests using a V30 card for 4K and raw capture...
Always wanted a sony phone, but LG took top spot for me as the best underdog phone that was better than the mainstream phones. However since LG sadly went out with a bang with the V60 (currently using it), its time for a new phone and Sony based on my research is the new LG in my eyes, underrated, yet does things that the competition doesnt, headphone jack, beast cameras with manual modes for content creators, expandable storage via SD card. Its crazy that people dont buy these phones enough. Then again LG and Sony need to do a better job marketing these amazing phones. Looking to buy the Xperia 1 V or VI after retiring my V60.
How's the battery on this thing, and be honest.
The battery is spectacular. Best of any phone I've had. Depending on your use it can last two full days. Often enough it'll be at around 60% when I go to sleep. You'll never have any battery anxiety, which is something that was a constant with the OnePlus I owned before it.
Big downgrade is aspect ratio changed, big change is tele macro and battery
But that's a matter of taste I had the Pro i,1V And now the 1vi I find the new format much much better.. Fortunately, Sony has changed that
Nothing better then a Sony phone, people are just too stuck to try one. They will never go back.
Joke of a phone and pricing when you compare with competition. Subpar software + software support and going from 4k to 1080p. SD card and 3.5mm jack are great but still doesn't justify that kind of pricing.
@@innovert99 ahh what? have no idea about anything before 1080p, as I am on my 4th Sony in a row (i get a new one every 3 years) and have not had any issues. 1080 if perfectly visible in daylight and giving 2x battery, is 100% welcome. Every single Sony phone I have gotten still works today without issue.
Can the shutter sound turned off?
Yes. But depend on countries rules as well. Japan can't turn off shutter sound.