@@RideOnTimePH At the moment, I see full reviews from Juan, TK Bay, iPhonedo, and Kohki Yamaguchi. GSMArena will have their full review published later on.
I dont give AF that Sony cant keep low temp. Its only mean they don't learn anything with that overheating issues. Waiting for you thermal test and please check cellular quality connection because last phones were tragic in that matters. I really wish Sony finally add PC mode for example Mobile screen. I'm surprise that Android using more than 7GB that its more than windows now ehh.
Awesome first look! I didn't spring for the 1 IV because I was still happy enough with the 1 III for my daily carry, but thinking about the upgrade here. Look forward to your in depth review of the camera features, if the low light performance is significantly improved, and I am *really* hoping Sony has included an intervalometer feature in the camera features to set up for multiple shots-super important for things like astrophotography and time-lapse, which crazily enough you can actually do with these phones. Down with the notch, Long live the 3.5mm!
I never understood how Sony never was popular with users/reviewers, while people get crazy over the Samsung camera which takes horrible artifical pictures. How good or bad is Sony with updates these days? Can you expect to get security patches monthly? If yes the Sony is definitely super interesting. Seems to be the full package and I love that they stick to a lightly skinned Android version
I know what you mean. I've never understood why Sony has struggled so much with its smartphones in terms of more popularity. Obviously lack of marketing, lack of availability (they are only sold in relatively few countries), and price don't help. But you would still think they would sell more phone....🤷🤷🤷
Because their phones are too complicated and unreliable. Their tele for example is terrible and very blurry because it is a periscope. You can get something more reliable for that price.
@@smsgvg5994 that's only your opinion. I've had several Xperias and I'm no tech guru. They were not too complicated and certainly were not unreliable. If anything they lasted far longer and withstood far more drops and abuse than any Samsung or LG that I owned. I reject any idea that phones need to be dumbed down as much as possible for lowest common denominator. That might be your idea of good...but it certainly is not mine.
@@Sabundy But the topic is why this phone doesn´t appeal to the masses and not why it does appeal to you. You do want you please mate but that´s not the benchmark here.
@@smsgvg5994 Think for a while and answer me. How much do you think Sony spends on marketing those and in how many markets do they even sell phones? That explains almost everything. Poor updating policy and plenty of awful phones in the past ruined their image.
Juan, you are the "Sony Xperia" of phone reviews! (Ever since our beloved LG has sadly gone) Great considerations that you never in any other channel disappoints.
I caught that focus peaking in the camera app. If it has a slightly better amp for the headphone jack, I honestly can't think of any downsides. Good to see a manufacturer where you can honestly expect to see thoughtful improvements year after year and not have an itch in the back of your mind worrying what they might remove.
@@SomeGadgetGuy It'll be interesting to see if they migrate these kind of features to previous versions, and how far back. I honestly don't really need 3 or 4 years of OS updates if they just update their apps and skins with these kind of features.
Based on tests I have seen on this device out there, I am very very impressed. Natural colours and minimal processing on photos and videos, better controlled thermals than some of it's predecessors, and that 4K display and that classy design and even competitive pricing in some (hopefully all) markets. I hope Sony reap success with this phone.
i got this phone for my dad. it's slightly heavier than my 1iv, the tactile outside feels super premium. i work at a samsung refurbishing center, i know exactly what a brand new super flagship feels like, and the Xperia 1v is leagues ahead. camera basic mode is very good, the pro features are as you can see. headphone jack is great, and i will never stop championing the greatness of dual front facing speakers.
LH may have something on going I saw in article read They maybe not get crush by Samsung now when Samsung have State eye on them 4 boss on Kal last year for corruption to USA so Apple and Samsung have not allow anyone else climb up to them in USA exept now Xiamo now so are change so LG may came back they not did minus in economy was Samsung and See For time my change Samsung have really economical problems in make to much models and not get all sold are stocks in 10 of millions Phones not sold and they will go to less models Love that Sony stop do that for are 3 models and 1 Pro and Sony pro are Something Xperia 1 already out pro all other pro without call them pro 👍
@@SomeGadgetGuy so much taller. I'll keep using my oppo find n for now with a 4-in-1 usb c dongle to make up for my lacking features in the meantime. Maybe one day I can have a phone with all I want... But for now the Sony's are too big for my taste. Last one I used was the 5 II
It is so refreshing we still have you in this space appreciating and highlighting practical legacy features we all miss so much . Thank you for all your great work 💪
Haven't been this excited for an Xperia in awhile. I like the subtle design material changes. Addressing issues like thermal management, adding focus peaking (finally), 4k 120fps on all lenses, S-cinetone to make the cinematic video more accessible to non-pros, using AI for improving things that matter like AF, noise reduction. I could go on, but if it lives up to their claims this is very compelling. Also, glad to not see the typical let's run video until it overheats and pan the phone. 😉
Fantastic review. I'm glad you took a deep dive into specs beyond the camera. Headphone jacks, swappable SD cards, notchless design - it's crazy how these "dated" features are sorely missed in new phones.
I have to say I'm glad to see Sony finally put a decently sized camera sensor with a night mode all while not selling out their Identity, the best of both worlds
One of the other thing I LOVE about the Experias is, their response to the people who do 'People things' with regards to their phones.. LIKE.. WATCHING media/Video content... WHAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT as watching something good on a great screen??? Being emersed in sound... One thing I miss about my old Motorola Nexus 6... Front firing, full, rich, ACTUAL STEREO speakers... MAN! That thing GAVE GREAT SOUND to go with its 6" Quad HD display!! And Sony KNOW, sacrifice just a LITTLE BIT with forehead and chin, and GIVE THAT ADDED emersive experience with GREAT SOUND to go with a GREAT DISPLAY while you are watching your favourite content... WITHOUT having this 'Modern day design' of - using a mid to tinny earpiece facing you and full range sound bottom speaker FIRING AWAY from you NONSENSE!!! THAT... IS SONY COMMON SENSE!!! Sound is JUST AS IMPORTANT as the visuals when watching a video, a favourite TV program or movie on your mobile phone (when obviously you don't have access to a tablet or big TV etc)... Sony... THANK YOU! Also, Sony? THANK YOU for KEEPING the headphone jack and access to a cabled link to a decent built in DAC!!! 👌👏👏👏 😎🇬🇧
I watched your video over Sony's! Love your content. Fun fact, your videos ended up sending my career on a different and better trajectory. So I owe you a huge thanks!
Juan, my main question. DOES IT SUSTAIN SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ON THE STREET? A lof of chinese phones like Oppo Find X6 Pro this year show fantastic top brightness, but fail to sustain the brightness. Does Xperia drop brightness or not?
Theoretically it should. A video state typical mobile will go heat saving mode when reaches 46 degrees, and Sony tested another video did not reach 44 degrees, which is good. Now the information we need to know is whats the brightness Xperia 1V can go?? Hope it goes higher than 800nits measured on a video. I wanted minimum 1500 nits so can see better on a bright sunny day.
Oh man, this is THE phone. I really hope I can get my hands on one. One question: Can you change the screen resolution? I'd step down from 4k and squeeze a little more battery life if it's possible.
@@asplmn I'd rather have less resolution than less frames. I can tell between 60hz and 120hz but not 4K to 1080P on a small phone. I'm hoping they'll have an option to turn down the resolution
@@ScottP77 While it might seem logical that reducing the resolution of a phone's display would save battery life, the reality is a bit more complex. The physical number of pixels on the display doesn't change, regardless of what resolution the screen is running at. This means that all the pixels on a 4K display still need to be powered, even if the content being displayed is at a lower resolution like 1080p. The main power draw from a screen comes from the backlight that illuminates the pixels. On an OLED display, each pixel is individually lit, meaning that displaying a black pixel uses no power. However, on an LCD display, a backlight illuminates all pixels, regardless of their color, which means power consumption remains relatively constant, regardless of what's being displayed. In terms of processing, there may be a slight reduction in GPU workload when rendering graphics at a lower resolution, which could result in minor battery savings. However, the display itself is still likely to be the primary power draw. It's also worth noting that many phones with high-resolution displays already use dynamic resolution scaling to save power when high resolution isn't needed, which is handled by the operating system and the apps themselves. So, while running a 4K screen at 1080p might save a small amount of battery life due to reduced GPU load, the overall impact on battery life is likely to be minimal. More substantial battery savings can usually be achieved by reducing screen brightness, limiting background app activity, and managing the use of power-intensive features like GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data
@@asplmn I appreciate the information. What you're saying makes sense, and I'll have to look into their dynamic resolution capabilities. Even still, just like with WiFi or gps or refresh rate, if toggling 4k is an option it would be nice to be able to do at will. Even if it is a small difference.
Can't wait for the Xperia 5 and 10 V. I don't need all the features of the 1 but will support manufacturers who refuse to ditch useful features for no good reason until the day I die.
Xperia 10 v has already been launched. Sadly, it was just last year's 10 iv with a 48MP 1/2" main camera. The rest are exactly identical between the two. I'm looking forward to the Xperia 5 v, though we might do miss out the variable zoom telephoto camera just like last year's 5 iv.
A ton of 'reviews' of Xperia phones always say the same things; stuff like "huge bezels", "extremely niche and obsolete features that no one uses like the headphone jack and SD card slot", "alien aspect ratio", and one which (also) makes zero sense like "phone is too tall to use one-handed", when the phone is literally only 1.6 mm taller than the 23 Ultra and has bigger bezels (which means smaller screen), yet no one says that about the S23 Ultra
Because they get outrage traffic from Sony fans, and the majority of their audience owns iPhones or Galaxies. Those folks like having their bias confirmed about owning the most popular phones, so the creator will always make more money on their videos making sure the less popular phones "lose" to the more popular phones.
Sony DOnt forget about us who cant update to the latest device. Please update previous models with same quality of life/performance/features. That said, cant wait for the compare with the 1 mark iv
Nice iteration and now with a well-needed more efficient SoC. Though like others I do wish for better software support. In comparison Asus is committing to 4 years of security updates at last on the latest ROG Phone and will likely do so for the latest ZenFone too, and Sharp is now committing to 3 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates for the Aqos R8 lineup, which makes it the more sad that it's Japan only.
This is definitely my next phone! I've finally found a replacement for my Xperia XZ3, it still works like new after 4 years, but finally a worthy replacement!
It will be interesting to see how it handles thermal and low-light photography compared to my Xperia I IV. Hopefully, some of the camera app improvements will filter down to the I IV. Looking forward to your objective review when you get the release software
Who knew that I would feel that hyped for portrait awareness with the camera lol. I love all the Sony features, but im glad they are making it easier for snapping a quick portrait photo.
Ditto. I've got the 5 iii and it's just on the edge of too large for my taste. Although I've used larger and may again. Here's hoping it has the new sensor too!
I hate it every time a tech reviewer complains about Sony's lack of notch or hole punch to match the modern phone display standard, those standards aren't as practical as Sony!
Finally, I've been wanting Sony to do this for years of sending out review units before launch, inly a month between announcement and launch, plus paying for actual advertisement. Hopefully these will help with their sales
I think, Sony makes the Best android smartphones. They dont go with flashy things and dont follow stupid trends either. I still use my XZ1 compact and it still works flawlessly. I bought my phone for exact reasons Sony makes them. I love camera shutter button, I love side fingerprint reader, I love sd card slot, I love plugging in my Fidelio headphones, while I charging my phone at end of day, I love near stock Android feel. And battery care is what makes my phone run all day. Only thing what will make me buy new phone is 32GB internal memory 😁 I almost bought mark5 IV, but they had overheating problems and there was no wireless charging, hopefully this year...
Watching this on my LG V60, after just having made an award-winning film on my LG v40, where I used my LG v20 for 24-bit audio, where I also used my lgv30 as my B camera. But I digress. LOL. I will definitely be buying this phone to use as my main phone, and as a monitor for my Panasonic S5. :-) Great review as always, you are the reliable source. Thanks for your diligent and entertaining reviews. Glad you're still at it.
Asus ROG phone 7 is another example of a notcless/holeless display. It also has bettr specs - 16Gb Ram, huge battery. It however lacks in the camera department and is not water resistant
I got a 2nd hand 1 IV a few weeks ago and I really love it. The improvements from the 1 II are nice, thoughtful design changes like the larger power button, textured shutter button, and sharper sides. The Samsung-fabbed 8G1 is a bit of a bummer, though, it runs really hot and performance doesn't last even in Project Sekai (a rhythm game, where consistent performance is vital). I love the telephoto system on it, was concerned to see it not ported to the 5 IV, but happy to see it return for the 1 V. I want to see where Sony can take the telephoto system, could they squeeze longer zoom ranges out of it, how much can they improve image quality, could they find a way to tie a mechanical aperture to the zoom so that it doesn't dim as you zoom in. I see a lot of scope for development from the 85-125mm, f2.2-2.8 system we have now, which excites me.
thank you for the great Xperia 1 mark V showcase... i really love SONY phones... have done since 2000 (SONY CMD Z5) and many features on SONY smartphones arent available on other brands handsets... full waterproof and dustproof handsets... headphones jack... twin front facing speakers... complete Game Enhancer Mode... optical telephoto zoom... micro SD card... any many other things like Side Sense and Multi Window.... also the almost stock Android experience with minimal modifications is perfect... the thing with SONY is they design and go their own way... their focus on the smartphone line is cutting edge tech... good software optimisation... great hardware with excellent screens and camera setups... i had the Xperia 1 back in mid 2019 and that phone blew me away... it really was incredible... but since then i purchased the Xperia 1 mark ii and Xperia 1 mark iii... my contract wont come up for renewal until 2024 Spring but even though the 1 mark vi will release in 2024 i think ill be wanting the 1 mark V... love your detailed and fair coverage of SONY gear and honestly im tired of the Apple/Samsung shills who slate SONY phones for the most trivial of reasons... but then they get their sponsorships from promoting Apple and Samsung... go figure... anyways thanks again... great video!
I am a Sony user since 2010 , used all flagships until 2022! All phones have only 1 problem and never been solved: Heating of the processor very fast and stopping working properly. Especially during video recording, in 5 minutes getting hot and poping a system alert!! Thats why I switched to Moto edge 20 (no heating, no alerts, no interruptions during video record)
It has, micro sd card, expandable 512gb internal memory, headset, snapdragon gen 2, good camera, fine charging in which Samsung, Iphone, Xiaomi, Realme flagships doesn't have. Man im going to buy this phone which is almost perfect.
Prepare to spend 1300 euros then. It is more expensive than the S23 Ultra. But if the micro sd is that important to you than I guess there's little choice.
Yeah there's a few phones out there with the headphone jack. Zenfone 9. But I don't know if any flagships current gen that have both SD card and a headphone jack.. There are some budget devices that have both
@@michaelcorcoran8768 Sharp Aqos R8 and R8 Pro, the only flagships that I know combining Sd card, headphone jack, 3 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates. Unfortunately they will be Japan only, and with how expensive they are likely going to be, better not think about import. Though, if affording it wouldn't be much of a dent in my wallet, I would probably do just that. Still, I'm considering upgrading to a ROG Phone 7 from my ZenFone 6, and that also ain't cheap. I'm not upgrading before the end of the year anyway so I'm looking forward to a few other phones, including the ZenFone 10.
Thanks for a great a true review. You positive points are so refreshing compared to all the other negative American reviews. Everything you said is on spot and who cares what the sheep are saying
I wanted to make the jump from the IV to the V . But the trade in deals weren't that great, plus I bought my wife a phone. I just made the jump to the VI. It was a challenge since I live in the USA,but I am very happy with it. I hope you get a chance to review it
this is gonna be my future phone. I have been holding out on phones that are expandable memory, 3.5mm jack and real finger print scanner no those in screen one. hope sony improves on software from LG v20, Samsung S5, Asus Zenfone 6 and now 1 mark 5
This will absolutely be my next phone (the silver one). I have had my Xperia 1 mark ii for three years now and it has been great. Still works perfectly, but there are now more than enough upgraded features and hardware to warrant an upgrade.
Exciting phone. If the price can be kot down to the $1500 neighborhood for a 12GB/256GB base model, this is my next phone or the Sony Xperia 1 VI. That SOC should smoke the Gen 2. Oh, Sony needs to offer 4 or 5 OS updates too at their prices. People who buy Sony are not ditching them every year or even two or three. Which stylus are you using?
2 Questions for ya! • Hows the battery life? (I know SoT varies by user but i'd love to know what you get) • Does the Vlog monitor work with this device? or was that a niche product that has been shelved? Love the content 🙂
ROG Phone and gaming phones in general uses front firing speakers. The ROG Phone 5 onwards started using symmetrical front firing speakers to my knowledge Also, Sony did pioneered HS Power draw and gaming phones adopted it (called Bypass charging on the ROG Phones) but other gaming phones also pioneered a lot of other battery saving features. Scheduled charging - you can set a specific time WHEN you want your battery to be full. I usually do this with my ROG Phone 2 when overnight charging. I leave plugged it for the night and set it to full ONLY during the morning so no worries about overcharging Limit Charging - set a percentage as a full charge. Instead of 100%, you can set your battery to be full on 90% or 80% Steady Charging - similar to scheduled charging but without the time. Instead of fast charging, your battery slowly fills up
Thanks Juan, Looking forward to your future reviews, was going to go with the "IV" but will be waiting on the "V". The features of the headphone jack, expandable memory for my wave audio files and finally the front firing speakers are special. So annoying that other devices send the audio out to other people not the owner of the device. Btw, it would be good to review the "phone" performance too please (call quality, reception, network types, etc). 😊
Oh my beloved! Flagship specs with headphone jack and sd card slot. Btw juan does this have am fm radio app? Like some budget phones has it with headphone jack. Edit :- Just checked the app list from your video, sadly it doesn't have that.
As a photography enthusiast (and as a Sony 1 III owner) I HATE COMPRIMISES ON A HIGH -TECH DEVICE! - I wish my Panasonic Lumix camera would have 3.5mm jack for better audio! - I wish my Panasonic Lumix camera would have a battery charger, while it is possible to USB charge the cam. (But separate battery pack can't charge when you use the camera!) List can be longer or varying for different tech or genre. But Sony Xperia phone has no compromises AT ALL. - SD card, check! - Mic jack, check! - No notch, check! WHY WOULD COMPROMISE THESE FIRST, THEN USE A USB-C/JACK DINGLE DONGLE! Buy Sony people, it is good. 👍
Really enjoyed your video, even though this phone is way out of my price range it's still seems to be very impressive and maybe in the future some of these features may pop down to some of the other models, for example improving the battery performance without just increasing the size.
I'm priced out of this one. But I would definitely support Sony if I had more disposable income or if they made a phone in my price range.... You know probably sub 900 bucks or so. I would like to see them try to make something in the upper mid-range market.
Almost a week with the xperia 1v... my gawd the learning curve is steep for cinepro and video pro as i am used to photography, point and shoot mode is great for social media without edits on vivid mode. ISO64,000 and 30 sec exposure, fast AF and AI assist on images... its a good upgrade from my old flagship from 2020, but for double price.
Keep growing with it. The value of Ultra priced phones isn't just in being a gooder phone, it's in displacing OTHER gadgets like cameras and laptops. I'm happy to pay $1500 for a phone when it means I don't need to trot out my mirrorless gear and I can edit video without needing my laptop.
wow really really nice, so so tempting!!! SO tempting!!! Love the full feature set and the utilitarian design! Nice bump for the main sensor too, only shame they didn't round it up with using it for all 3 lenses, but hey, next time🙂
Thanks for the early first impressions! I'm really looking forward to you putting this phone through its paces. 🙃 I was holding out for the Xperia 1 V, but my P30 Pro stopped reading my SIM card just a couple months ago. I had to get a new phone right away, so I went with the Samsung S23 Ultra. It's a fantastic phone, but I may end up switching up with this phone. I am really excited for the camera and the music recording software. I'll have to wait for the NA version, though.
I think a Sony Xperia will be my next phone, not willing to give up on SD card support, currently using a samsung s20 ultra, need a lot of storage for work on my phone and the S20 ultra is the last S model with sd card support...
The RoGs of the world have front-facing stereo speakers, and they're the best pair of speakers I've ever heard on a phone. PERIOD! The RoG is a bliss for content consumption and gaming.
Reminds me so much of Lexus doing the IS500, it doesn't bring to the table a philosophy that follows the trends of nowadays, but built to a specific demographic who can appreciate what quality time means.
I am currently running the Xperia 1 ii and really like it. The Mark V looks like a complete package that I am very tempted to upgrade. Look forward to seeing your deep dive on the new camera features and battery performance of this phone.
Very good move on Sony's part. Sending a device to a reviewer who can really objectively review their product.
The more I push this Sony, the more it rose to the occasion 😊
@@SomeGadgetGuy Looking forward to the full review
I was so surprised to see he get it first or atleast it showed up first for me. Awesome!!!!
So far, I'm not seeing any large popular sellouts getting their hands on this phone. Great move by Sony.
@@RideOnTimePH At the moment, I see full reviews from Juan, TK Bay, iPhonedo, and Kohki Yamaguchi. GSMArena will have their full review published later on.
Honestly I am impressed with Sony. I picked up Xperia 5iv and love. Way better experience than my old Samsung.
You could've buy any new phones, it is obviously better than an old phone.
Same! Tired of using the S line from galaxy, I got the 1 iii and it's the best experience I've had! I'm craving for the 1 V
@@invinsible1987 So true haha, I switched to S23 after my 1 IV just sucked at wifi / data / gps signal strength. Loving it so far
I have the 5 IV after I really enjoyed the 5 II, and so far don't regret it.
How old??!! 5 years?😅
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Thank you!
Same price as before, but I wonder if the USA market will get 512GB as the base internal storage as last year's 1 Mk4.
the sony website has the green version. drooooll
I dont give AF that Sony cant keep low temp. Its only mean they don't learn anything with that overheating issues. Waiting for you thermal test and please check cellular quality connection because last phones were tragic in that matters. I really wish Sony finally add PC mode for example Mobile screen. I'm surprise that Android using more than 7GB that its more than windows now ehh.
Rog phone has better front-firing symmetrically matched stereo speakers.
Xperias are such interesting products. kudos to Sony for riding that niche and remaining (sort of) competitive
Awesome first look! I didn't spring for the 1 IV because I was still happy enough with the 1 III for my daily carry, but thinking about the upgrade here. Look forward to your in depth review of the camera features, if the low light performance is significantly improved, and I am *really* hoping Sony has included an intervalometer feature in the camera features to set up for multiple shots-super important for things like astrophotography and time-lapse, which crazily enough you can actually do with these phones.
Down with the notch,
Long live the 3.5mm!
I never understood how Sony never was popular with users/reviewers, while people get crazy over the Samsung camera which takes horrible artifical pictures. How good or bad is Sony with updates these days? Can you expect to get security patches monthly? If yes the Sony is definitely super interesting. Seems to be the full package and I love that they stick to a lightly skinned Android version
I know what you mean. I've never understood why Sony has struggled so much with its smartphones in terms of more popularity. Obviously lack of marketing, lack of availability (they are only sold in relatively few countries), and price don't help. But you would still think they would sell more phone....🤷🤷🤷
Because their phones are too complicated and unreliable. Their tele for example is terrible and very blurry because it is a periscope. You can get something more reliable for that price.
@@smsgvg5994 that's only your opinion. I've had several Xperias and I'm no tech guru. They were not too complicated and certainly were not unreliable. If anything they lasted far longer and withstood far more drops and abuse than any Samsung or LG that I owned. I reject any idea that phones need to be dumbed down as much as possible for lowest common denominator. That might be your idea of good...but it certainly is not mine.
@@Sabundy But the topic is why this phone doesn´t appeal to the masses and not why it does appeal to you. You do want you please mate but that´s not the benchmark here.
@@smsgvg5994 Think for a while and answer me. How much do you think Sony spends on marketing those and in how many markets do they even sell phones? That explains almost everything. Poor updating policy and plenty of awful phones in the past ruined their image.
what I'm most interested is the battery, with the new chip it should be considerably better than last year 😁
GSMArena managed to get 115 hours of battery endurance rating. That is 15 hours more than last year's 1 Mk4.
i think we say that about every phone every year
@@jazon3535😂
That's a lot of improvements.
Juan, you are the "Sony Xperia" of phone reviews! (Ever since our beloved LG has sadly gone)
Great considerations that you never in any other channel disappoints.
I caught that focus peaking in the camera app. If it has a slightly better amp for the headphone jack, I honestly can't think of any downsides.
Good to see a manufacturer where you can honestly expect to see thoughtful improvements year after year and not have an itch in the back of your mind worrying what they might remove.
FOCUS PEAKING IS FINALLY HERE! I've been BEGGING Sony PR for this since the Mark 1.
@@SomeGadgetGuy It'll be interesting to see if they migrate these kind of features to previous versions, and how far back. I honestly don't really need 3 or 4 years of OS updates if they just update their apps and skins with these kind of features.
The main downsides for Xperia still be software update compare to other brand.
@@mixswist Considering that most people always replace phone every two or three years, I'm not sure if that's something I care about.
@@SomeGadgetGuy same here matey, now there is no need to CONTINUOUSLY pay for the likes of filmic pro
Yes! This is the content I’m here for. So stoked for this phone and bravo for covering!
Based on tests I have seen on this device out there, I am very very impressed. Natural colours and minimal processing on photos and videos, better controlled thermals than some of it's predecessors, and that 4K display and that classy design and even competitive pricing in some (hopefully all) markets. I hope Sony reap success with this phone.
same here.....hopefully what Sony is doing starts to pay off for them
i got this phone for my dad. it's slightly heavier than my 1iv, the tactile outside feels super premium. i work at a samsung refurbishing center, i know exactly what a brand new super flagship feels like, and the Xperia 1v is leagues ahead.
camera basic mode is very good, the pro features are as you can see.
headphone jack is great, and i will never stop championing the greatness of dual front facing speakers.
I'm still happy with my LG V60, but this phone has just shot to the top of my list.
Thanks for all you do to keep us in the loop, my good man!
I'd still keep the V60. It's a rare beast that still has no direct replacement.
I have mine too.. At&t stopped supporting my particular model after they shut their 3g.. So i got a 1 iii..
I still got mine too, i wish LG still made phones
LH may have something on going I saw in article read They maybe not get crush by Samsung now when Samsung have State eye on them 4 boss on Kal last year for corruption to USA so Apple and Samsung have not allow anyone else climb up to them in USA exept now Xiamo now so are change so LG may came back they not did minus in economy was Samsung and See For time my change Samsung have really economical problems in make to much models and not get all sold are stocks in 10 of millions Phones not sold and they will go to less models Love that Sony stop do that for are 3 models and 1 Pro and Sony pro are Something Xperia 1 already out pro all other pro without call them pro 👍
What a great phone hardware wise. I just wish they could finally make a compact again. Then it would be perfect.
I miss that little mighty mouse compact line. The Xperia 5 isn't TOO much bigger, but it is taller.
@@SomeGadgetGuy so much taller. I'll keep using my oppo find n for now with a 4-in-1 usb c dongle to make up for my lacking features in the meantime. Maybe one day I can have a phone with all I want... But for now the Sony's are too big for my taste. Last one I used was the 5 II
It is so refreshing we still have you in this space appreciating and highlighting practical legacy features we all miss so much . Thank you for all your great work 💪
my lg g8 is starting to show its age. thanks for this review, it gives me hope for a potential replacement
Sony is the last game in town. It's the only replacement left for a phone like a G8.
Haven't been this excited for an Xperia in awhile. I like the subtle design material changes. Addressing issues like thermal management, adding focus peaking (finally), 4k 120fps on all lenses, S-cinetone to make the cinematic video more accessible to non-pros, using AI for improving things that matter like AF, noise reduction. I could go on, but if it lives up to their claims this is very compelling. Also, glad to not see the typical let's run video until it overheats and pan the phone. 😉
Oh techies will still pan it. Like they need REASONS 😅
I have the 1 IV and i love it! Never disappointed with Sony mobile
Fantastic review. I'm glad you took a deep dive into specs beyond the camera. Headphone jacks, swappable SD cards, notchless design - it's crazy how these "dated" features are sorely missed in new phones.
I just found out about this channel, I love how focused you are on making your community feel good ❤
I have to say I'm glad to see Sony finally put a decently sized camera sensor with a night mode all while not selling out their Identity, the best of both worlds
9:16 that night mode scene optimizer did an incredible job. personally I don't think that a night mode should turn your night into daytime
I hope Sony smartphones will make a comeback in my country
One of the other thing I LOVE about the Experias is, their response to the people who do 'People things' with regards to their phones.. LIKE.. WATCHING media/Video content... WHAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT as watching something good on a great screen??? Being emersed in sound... One thing I miss about my old Motorola Nexus 6... Front firing, full, rich, ACTUAL STEREO speakers... MAN! That thing GAVE GREAT SOUND to go with its 6" Quad HD display!! And Sony KNOW, sacrifice just a LITTLE BIT with forehead and chin, and GIVE THAT ADDED emersive experience with GREAT SOUND to go with a GREAT DISPLAY while you are watching your favourite content... WITHOUT having this 'Modern day design' of - using a mid to tinny earpiece facing you and full range sound bottom speaker FIRING AWAY from you NONSENSE!!!
THAT... IS SONY COMMON SENSE!!! Sound is JUST AS IMPORTANT as the visuals when watching a video, a favourite TV program or movie on your mobile phone (when obviously you don't have access to a tablet or big TV etc)...
Sony... THANK YOU! Also, Sony? THANK YOU for KEEPING the headphone jack and access to a cabled link to a decent built in DAC!!! 👌👏👏👏
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It's surprising to me how underrated Sony phones are. I'm glad there a few people that still enjoy them 😁
4K version of this video is on Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/sony-xperia-1-v-82827463
I watched your video over Sony's! Love your content. Fun fact, your videos ended up sending my career on a different and better trajectory. So I owe you a huge thanks!
Hey! Glad to hear that!
Great family video on the phone 😊😊😊 must of been a great family party
Juan, my main question.
DOES IT SUSTAIN SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ON THE STREET?
A lof of chinese phones like Oppo Find X6 Pro this year show fantastic top brightness, but fail to sustain the brightness.
Does Xperia drop brightness or not?
Theoretically it should. A video state typical mobile will go heat saving mode when reaches 46 degrees, and Sony tested another video did not reach 44 degrees, which is good. Now the information we need to know is whats the brightness Xperia 1V can go?? Hope it goes higher than 800nits measured on a video. I wanted minimum 1500 nits so can see better on a bright sunny day.
Oh man, this is THE phone. I really hope I can get my hands on one.
One question: Can you change the screen resolution? I'd step down from 4k and squeeze a little more battery life if it's possible.
just turn on stamina/battery saver mode
Or, just don't enable that the 120hz
@@asplmn I'd rather have less resolution than less frames. I can tell between 60hz and 120hz but not 4K to 1080P on a small phone. I'm hoping they'll have an option to turn down the resolution
@@ScottP77 While it might seem logical that reducing the resolution of a phone's display would save battery life, the reality is a bit more complex. The physical number of pixels on the display doesn't change, regardless of what resolution the screen is running at. This means that all the pixels on a 4K display still need to be powered, even if the content being displayed is at a lower resolution like 1080p.
The main power draw from a screen comes from the backlight that illuminates the pixels. On an OLED display, each pixel is individually lit, meaning that displaying a black pixel uses no power. However, on an LCD display, a backlight illuminates all pixels, regardless of their color, which means power consumption remains relatively constant, regardless of what's being displayed.
In terms of processing, there may be a slight reduction in GPU workload when rendering graphics at a lower resolution, which could result in minor battery savings. However, the display itself is still likely to be the primary power draw.
It's also worth noting that many phones with high-resolution displays already use dynamic resolution scaling to save power when high resolution isn't needed, which is handled by the operating system and the apps themselves.
So, while running a 4K screen at 1080p might save a small amount of battery life due to reduced GPU load, the overall impact on battery life is likely to be minimal. More substantial battery savings can usually be achieved by reducing screen brightness, limiting background app activity, and managing the use of power-intensive features like GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data
@@asplmn I appreciate the information. What you're saying makes sense, and I'll have to look into their dynamic resolution capabilities. Even still, just like with WiFi or gps or refresh rate, if toggling 4k is an option it would be nice to be able to do at will. Even if it is a small difference.
Can't wait for the Xperia 5 and 10 V. I don't need all the features of the 1 but will support manufacturers who refuse to ditch useful features for no good reason until the day I die.
Xperia 10 v has already been launched. Sadly, it was just last year's 10 iv with a 48MP 1/2" main camera. The rest are exactly identical between the two.
I'm looking forward to the Xperia 5 v, though we might do miss out the variable zoom telephoto camera just like last year's 5 iv.
A ton of 'reviews' of Xperia phones always say the same things; stuff like "huge bezels", "extremely niche and obsolete features that no one uses like the headphone jack and SD card slot", "alien aspect ratio", and one which (also) makes zero sense like "phone is too tall to use one-handed", when the phone is literally only 1.6 mm taller than the 23 Ultra and has bigger bezels (which means smaller screen), yet no one says that about the S23 Ultra
Because they get outrage traffic from Sony fans, and the majority of their audience owns iPhones or Galaxies. Those folks like having their bias confirmed about owning the most popular phones, so the creator will always make more money on their videos making sure the less popular phones "lose" to the more popular phones.
Sony knows how to make a true original smartphone.
Sony DOnt forget about us who cant update to the latest device. Please update previous models with same quality of life/performance/features. That said, cant wait for the compare with the 1 mark iv
Nice iteration and now with a well-needed more efficient SoC. Though like others I do wish for better software support. In comparison Asus is committing to 4 years of security updates at last on the latest ROG Phone and will likely do so for the latest ZenFone too, and Sharp is now committing to 3 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates for the Aqos R8 lineup, which makes it the more sad that it's Japan only.
This is definitely my next phone! I've finally found a replacement for my Xperia XZ3, it still works like new after 4 years, but finally a worthy replacement!
It will be interesting to see how it handles thermal and low-light photography compared to my Xperia I IV.
Hopefully, some of the camera app improvements will filter down to the I IV.
Looking forward to your objective review when you get the release software
Who knew that I would feel that hyped for portrait awareness with the camera lol. I love all the Sony features, but im glad they are making it easier for snapping a quick portrait photo.
I'll be waiting for the 5 v to drop. I just find the form factor way easier to handle and the sub 1k price doesn't hurt as much as 1.5k
It's a good time for that option too. Probably lose the variable tele lens, but it'll be a CHAMP against an S23+
Ditto. I've got the 5 iii and it's just on the edge of too large for my taste. Although I've used larger and may again. Here's hoping it has the new sensor too!
You got me at the SD card expansion.
I really just wish they would put these phones on a carrier. I would definitely get this on tmobile if they had it. And I have a Z Fold4
I hate it every time a tech reviewer complains about Sony's lack of notch or hole punch to match the modern phone display standard, those standards aren't as practical as Sony!
THIS! Bezel is still way better than notch and punch holes. Kudos to Sony for not following such a useless trend.
Rarely i see you soooo glowingly happy about Sony. If i had the money and available in Indonesia, I'll grab this phone
great review...I was almost about to try Apple because i need a great phone to compliment my Note..headphone jack AND SD storage???THIS is a value.
The new surface texture looks great
It's pretty cool.
Finally, I've been wanting Sony to do this for years of sending out review units before launch, inly a month between announcement and launch, plus paying for actual advertisement. Hopefully these will help with their sales
I think, Sony makes the Best android smartphones. They dont go with flashy things and dont follow stupid trends either. I still use my XZ1 compact and it still works flawlessly. I bought my phone for exact reasons Sony makes them. I love camera shutter button, I love side fingerprint reader, I love sd card slot, I love plugging in my Fidelio headphones, while I charging my phone at end of day, I love near stock Android feel. And battery care is what makes my phone run all day. Only thing what will make me buy new phone is 32GB internal memory 😁
I almost bought mark5 IV, but they had overheating problems and there was no wireless charging, hopefully this year...
Watching this on my LG V60, after just having made an award-winning film on my LG v40, where I used my LG v20 for 24-bit audio, where I also used my lgv30 as my B camera. But I digress. LOL. I will definitely be buying this phone to use as my main phone, and as a monitor for my Panasonic S5. :-) Great review as always, you are the reliable source. Thanks for your diligent and entertaining reviews. Glad you're still at it.
I am so excited for this. It's sounding basically perfect for my needs. Looking forward to more of your coverage Juan.
This is why I like Sony ! Because they have so many years of experience with tech 😊
Asus ROG phone 7 is another example of a notcless/holeless display. It also has bettr specs - 16Gb Ram, huge battery. It however lacks in the camera department and is not water resistant
I got a 2nd hand 1 IV a few weeks ago and I really love it. The improvements from the 1 II are nice, thoughtful design changes like the larger power button, textured shutter button, and sharper sides. The Samsung-fabbed 8G1 is a bit of a bummer, though, it runs really hot and performance doesn't last even in Project Sekai (a rhythm game, where consistent performance is vital). I love the telephoto system on it, was concerned to see it not ported to the 5 IV, but happy to see it return for the 1 V.
I want to see where Sony can take the telephoto system, could they squeeze longer zoom ranges out of it, how much can they improve image quality, could they find a way to tie a mechanical aperture to the zoom so that it doesn't dim as you zoom in. I see a lot of scope for development from the 85-125mm, f2.2-2.8 system we have now, which excites me.
thank you for the great Xperia 1 mark V showcase... i really love SONY phones... have done since 2000 (SONY CMD Z5) and many features on SONY smartphones arent available on other brands handsets... full waterproof and dustproof handsets... headphones jack... twin front facing speakers... complete Game Enhancer Mode... optical telephoto zoom... micro SD card... any many other things like Side Sense and Multi Window.... also the almost stock Android experience with minimal modifications is perfect... the thing with SONY is they design and go their own way... their focus on the smartphone line is cutting edge tech... good software optimisation... great hardware with excellent screens and camera setups... i had the Xperia 1 back in mid 2019 and that phone blew me away... it really was incredible... but since then i purchased the Xperia 1 mark ii and Xperia 1 mark iii... my contract wont come up for renewal until 2024 Spring but even though the 1 mark vi will release in 2024 i think ill be wanting the 1 mark V... love your detailed and fair coverage of SONY gear and honestly im tired of the Apple/Samsung shills who slate SONY phones for the most trivial of reasons... but then they get their sponsorships from promoting Apple and Samsung... go figure... anyways thanks again... great video!
Finally a reviewer that isnt only focusing on the cameras and the looks of the phone thank you
We gonna do some gaming on this too for sure...
158k ? Severly heavily ly underrated channel , keep it up bro 😅
I prefer QUALITY subscribers over quantity subs 😉
Continuing to improve all the legacy feature people use to enjoy - Fare enough to buy one
First view of the Xperia V through you Juan. Amazing ... Really looking forward to more coverage on this.
Definitely picking this over the Pixel Fold I had my heart on. I'll keep my Fold 3 and get the 1V instead. I skipped over the IV.
Mini folding tablets are cool, but I can't step down from this camera tech. 2023 is BLOWING MY MIND with fun photography options.
I am a Sony user since 2010 , used all flagships until 2022! All phones have only 1 problem and never been solved: Heating of the processor very fast and stopping working properly. Especially during video recording, in 5 minutes getting hot and poping a system alert!!
Thats why I switched to Moto edge 20 (no heating, no alerts, no interruptions during video record)
It's not out yet but this is gonna be my new phone. Saying this while my LG V50 refuses to die.
The v50 is such a tank of a phone. Run that puppy into the ground!
It has, micro sd card, expandable 512gb internal memory, headset, snapdragon gen 2, good camera, fine charging in which Samsung, Iphone, Xiaomi, Realme flagships doesn't have. Man im going to buy this phone which is almost perfect.
Waist of money, hardware is good but the software sucks really bad.
Prepare to spend 1300 euros then. It is more expensive than the S23 Ultra. But if the micro sd is that important to you than I guess there's little choice.
Happy Xperia 1 V Day my man. 🎉🎉🎉
HAPPY XPERIA DAY 😁
The fact that it has an sd card slot is enough for me
The Asus ROG phone has dual front facing speaker and 3.5mm audio jack, however no micro-sd expansion.
Yeah there's a few phones out there with the headphone jack. Zenfone 9. But I don't know if any flagships current gen that have both SD card and a headphone jack..
There are some budget devices that have both
ROG! I knew I was forgetting one.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 Sharp Aqos R8 and R8 Pro, the only flagships that I know combining Sd card, headphone jack, 3 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates. Unfortunately they will be Japan only, and with how expensive they are likely going to be, better not think about import. Though, if affording it wouldn't be much of a dent in my wallet, I would probably do just that. Still, I'm considering upgrading to a ROG Phone 7 from my ZenFone 6, and that also ain't cheap. I'm not upgrading before the end of the year anyway so I'm looking forward to a few other phones, including the ZenFone 10.
Thanks for a great a true review. You positive points are so refreshing compared to all the other negative American reviews. Everything you said is on spot and who cares what the sheep are saying
Those gadgets are versusing themselves eachother for who is the best.
I wanted to make the jump from the IV to the V . But the trade in deals weren't that great, plus I bought my wife a phone. I just made the jump to the VI. It was a challenge since I live in the USA,but I am very happy with it. I hope you get a chance to review it
Exactly what I thought about the naming, it doesn't have "pro" or "ultra" even though Sony would deserve that title more than others.
this is gonna be my future phone. I have been holding out on phones that are expandable memory, 3.5mm jack and real finger print scanner no those in screen one. hope sony improves on software
from LG v20, Samsung S5, Asus Zenfone 6 and now 1 mark 5
This will absolutely be my next phone (the silver one). I have had my Xperia 1 mark ii for three years now and it has been great. Still works perfectly, but there are now more than enough upgraded features and hardware to warrant an upgrade.
Mark 2 to Mark 5 will be a NICE upgrade 😊
Exciting phone. If the price can be kot down to the $1500 neighborhood for a 12GB/256GB base model, this is my next phone or the Sony Xperia 1 VI. That SOC should smoke the Gen 2.
Oh, Sony needs to offer 4 or 5 OS updates too at their prices. People who buy Sony are not ditching them every year or even two or three.
Which stylus are you using?
B&H is doing a pre-order of this phone for $1400 with 12/256 configuration.
2 Questions for ya!
• Hows the battery life? (I know SoT varies by user but i'd love to know what you get)
• Does the Vlog monitor work with this device? or was that a niche product that has been shelved?
Love the content 🙂
Been holding onto my current phone for over 5 years and finally found a phone I think its actually worth the upgrade
ROG Phone and gaming phones in general uses front firing speakers. The ROG Phone 5 onwards started using symmetrical front firing speakers to my knowledge
Also, Sony did pioneered HS Power draw and gaming phones adopted it (called Bypass charging on the ROG Phones) but other gaming phones also pioneered a lot of other battery saving features.
Scheduled charging - you can set a specific time WHEN you want your battery to be full. I usually do this with my ROG Phone 2 when overnight charging. I leave plugged it for the night and set it to full ONLY during the morning so no worries about overcharging
Limit Charging - set a percentage as a full charge. Instead of 100%, you can set your battery to be full on 90% or 80%
Steady Charging - similar to scheduled charging but without the time. Instead of fast charging, your battery slowly fills up
Thanks Juan, Looking forward to your future reviews, was going to go with the "IV" but will be waiting on the "V". The features of the headphone jack, expandable memory for my wave audio files and finally the front firing speakers are special. So annoying that other devices send the audio out to other people not the owner of the device. Btw, it would be good to review the "phone" performance too please (call quality, reception, network types, etc). 😊
Oh my beloved! Flagship specs with headphone jack and sd card slot.
Btw juan does this have am fm radio app? Like some budget phones has it with headphone jack.
Edit :- Just checked the app list from your video, sadly it doesn't have that.
Sony never put FM Radio on their flagships apps for long time. Iirc, the last flagship Sony phone to have FM Radio was the Z5.
At last I found a reviewer not bribed by sammy. You get a like and a sub from me for your honesty. Good job.
As a photography enthusiast (and as a Sony 1 III owner) I HATE COMPRIMISES ON A HIGH -TECH DEVICE!
- I wish my Panasonic Lumix camera would have 3.5mm jack for better audio!
- I wish my Panasonic Lumix camera would have a battery charger, while it is possible to USB charge the cam. (But separate battery pack can't charge when you use the camera!)
List can be longer or varying for different tech or genre. But Sony Xperia phone has no compromises AT ALL.
- SD card, check!
- Mic jack, check!
- No notch, check!
WHY WOULD COMPROMISE THESE FIRST, THEN USE A USB-C/JACK DINGLE DONGLE!
Buy Sony people, it is good. 👍
Really enjoyed your video, even though this phone is way out of my price range it's still seems to be very impressive and maybe in the future some of these features may pop down to some of the other models, for example improving the battery performance without just increasing the size.
hope to improve support in updates more than 2
I'm priced out of this one. But I would definitely support Sony if I had more disposable income or if they made a phone in my price range.... You know probably sub 900 bucks or so.
I would like to see them try to make something in the upper mid-range market.
They do the 5 v and 10 v
I think XPERIA 5V is going to be Marie's next phone for that exact same thinking 👍
wait for the 5V
Almost a week with the xperia 1v... my gawd the learning curve is steep for cinepro and video pro as i am used to photography, point and shoot mode is great for social media without edits on vivid mode. ISO64,000 and 30 sec exposure, fast AF and AI assist on images... its a good upgrade from my old flagship from 2020, but for double price.
Keep growing with it. The value of Ultra priced phones isn't just in being a gooder phone, it's in displacing OTHER gadgets like cameras and laptops. I'm happy to pay $1500 for a phone when it means I don't need to trot out my mirrorless gear and I can edit video without needing my laptop.
I really hope Sony can do the next Xperia Pro i Mark 2.
SAME! It would be rad to see an Exmor T version of the 1" sensor with a variable aperture 😍
wow really really nice, so so tempting!!! SO tempting!!! Love the full feature set and the utilitarian design! Nice bump for the main sensor too, only shame they didn't round it up with using it for all 3 lenses, but hey, next time🙂
First time viewer. Thank you for bringing up optics and points no one has brought up about this phone. Very refreshing.
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How is the camera button? I have an Xperia 1 III and a pro I, and the pro- I has a softer press. The III is a little harder to push all the way down.
Thanks for the early first impressions! I'm really looking forward to you putting this phone through its paces. 🙃
I was holding out for the Xperia 1 V, but my P30 Pro stopped reading my SIM card just a couple months ago. I had to get a new phone right away, so I went with the Samsung S23 Ultra. It's a fantastic phone, but I may end up switching up with this phone. I am really excited for the camera and the music recording software. I'll have to wait for the NA version, though.
Best phone ever but I wish it was available from carriers such as rogers/bell/freedom
Nice coverage on the 1 V. Can you also review that stylus you were using?
Sony phone was my favourite phone, i might go back to it again :)
..just a 0.4" and a Pen away from PERFECTION.
Absolutely love Sony Xperias
I think the ROG 7 also has matching, front facing speakers as well. Would love to that device in the gadget lab some day
I think a Sony Xperia will be my next phone, not willing to give up on SD card support, currently using a samsung s20 ultra, need a lot of storage for work on my phone and the S20 ultra is the last S model with sd card support...
SD card are still relevant in 2023 and they never gone outdated.
The RoGs of the world have front-facing stereo speakers, and they're the best pair of speakers I've ever heard on a phone. PERIOD!
The RoG is a bliss for content consumption and gaming.
I should have waited for this instead of buying the S23! Wish I saw this video sooner!
Reminds me so much of Lexus doing the IS500, it doesn't bring to the table a philosophy that follows the trends of nowadays, but built to a specific demographic who can appreciate what quality time means.
I love that Sony respects the consumer enough to offer the entire screen. Down with the notch!
Great work on the video Juan! Thanks for making it.
Great phone but they should have kept that notification light switched from xz3 to g8 and really miss that tiny light 😅
I am currently running the Xperia 1 ii and really like it. The Mark V looks like a complete package that I am very tempted to upgrade. Look forward to seeing your deep dive on the new camera features and battery performance of this phone.
Wow. So happy I watch this. Excellent Sony phone.