Sony Xperia 1 V: My Favorite Phone of 2023!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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The Sony Xperia 1 V may not be the best overall smartphone of 2023, but it's MY favorite phone. I love the form factor, the cameras, the camera capabilities and production camera level accessories and sophisstication, the unique design, dedicated shutter button, 4K screen and much more!
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I remember my old Sony Xperia Z3 and Z5, I loved their lens stabilization, which the latest generation phones can only dream of, and the fact that you could record videos in 120p until you ran out of memory and you could slow down to 8X the entire video,there was also a camera function that allowed you to connect to another Sony phone and allow you to view the camera and operate it, a great solution if you want to record a scene for a movie from different points of view at the same time
Well said, sir. Great to see a RUclipsr praising Sony Xperia. I wish more did so. Aside from the photo/video capabilities the multimedia experience is fantastic. Listening to Hi-Res audio through wired and wireless headphones with LDAC or aptX HD codecs is so rare on a phone these days and watching 4K movies with Dolby Atmos/TrueHD is an incredible viewing experience. I love my Xperia 1 V.
I just bought the S23 ultra based on the advice in your reviews. It replaced my iPhone 14.
Good choice. 💪🏻
buying iphone = requesting for paid jail
cant do anything The phone never belongs truely to you.
Been rocking the Xperia 1v for about 3 months now. I'm loving it. Love the size, screen quality And over all experience.
I have Xperia 1 IV and absolutely enjoy it!
Agreed. I am a blackberrier, so didn't want to go for the 2 big gaints. I love the quality and durability, it has a Japanese quality feel to it. Also, I mainly use phone for listening to music and it's great to have a jack. Btw still using a one year old blackberry key 2 le for work purposes!
I bought one in December after my 23 ultra stopped charging. Great decision! Better resolution, better speakers, I actually really like the aspect ratio and fingerprint sensor. Most of all is the camera. All that stuff about how hard it is to use is not true at all. It's fun to use and experiment and have full control over your pictures how you want them, not how some phone digitally makes them. I've used the slow shutter speed to capture a nice stream shot where I used motion blur on water. It's cool. Let's just say my S23 ultra is where it should be in my desk drawer. I should have tried this phone sooner and known better since I think Sony tvs are by far the best and only buy them, I should have given this a chance sooner
I love Sony phones but the 2 years of updates really sucks
They should drop the price by 50pcnt for the support they give
It’s not two years. It’s two major android updates.
It's my fave too. It was a huge improvement over the pro I and more exciting than the titanium iPhone. I'm just sad all of the android 14 features didn't make it 😢
Yea, the Xperia 1 V has grown on me. It is currently my daily driver! My S23U is just laying on my desk all sad and lonely since it no longer gets any attention. lol
It’s my favorite too because of the expandable storage and everything , but unfortunately it’s not on every market
The sensor on this phone is so great. Currently no other phone can beat that.
I have to say that I have admired the Xperia phones for years but been all in on Pixel since gen 2 and have essentially never been disappointed. But I'm also a Sony mirrorless shooter that travels a LOT and hate all the gear. Is this the phone that changes it all?
Almost! Like, so so close! I LOVE the software. I absolutely love the form factor. The dedicated shutter is so good. The camera app is also fantastic. Just as I expect from my Sony full frame.
But then I try to use the camera like I have for many generations on my Pixel, and the results are frustrating. How can such a phenomenal camera fail to snapshot? It's the easiest one, you'd think.
But it's not, if you really think about it. The environment is so varied, the computational smarts to get it right with no info is pretty daunting. And Sony's implementation is the Alpha experience on a pocket phone. That's incredible!
But then I try to get snapshots whenever. And the Xperia takes so much work to just get an impromptu photo to look right. I don't know if I can trust it.
That is the problem. I can't trust the camera.
I wander if you used the 1V before?
It's my favorite, too....especially with the latest Android 14 update.
My current favorite is the Pixel Fold but I really want to try out the Xperia 1 V. Very tempting to swap out the Pixel Fold for a Z Fold 5 and S23 Ultra for the Xperia.
Xperia 1 Vl will be my first Sony phones when it’s up for sale this summer
Make sure you save up enough for it. Upcoming new flagship is rumoured to cost around 10% higher than current xperia 1v.
Currently in the market for a new phone and this is the one phone i constantly am coming back to look at everytime.
I'm on the 1 IV and still loving it, looking forward to the next Xperia flagship phone, like where they are going and only hope they bring the notification LED back
I kept going back to the Sony Xperia I V, although the S23 U was the best phone of the year .
After 2 years S23U still keeps getting updates but Xperia will be trash and will use it as just a camera
and yea the Sony Xperia pro I can toast marshmallows but I love the one inch sensor
My favorite as well in the same color! Although I wanted the silver one but didn't want to risk connectivity issues with it. I miss my notification LED but I'm over that after using this for a month. Great phone. If only it had a keyboard.
I agree with you 💯% .... Nothing to add after what u said.....
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Obviously, this is an amazing device and I'm a huge fan of Sony. Still, this seems as if it's really made more for the serious professional photographer and not so much for the average user. Moreover, the price is somewhat prohibitive. Not to mention, you'd have to be a very patient person to even use the camera application. It's an endless maze of menus and options. On the other hand, it is a technological masterpiece. It just seems as if it has a very specific audience in mind.
Average user can just use auto / basic mode point and shoot.
@@bloodytoad2010 indeed, that is very true. However, the average user is also far more likely to choose a less expensive flagship. After all, why pay for advanced camera technology if you're not going to use it?
@@dr.fitprofessor4363 then there's xperia 5v and 10v as well. Those who just want basic can buy the 10v.
I'd love a Sony Xperia. Quality phone.
My favorite as well, same color too!
I love the color!
Xperia are great phones.
I ordered this phone a couple of weeks ago, unfortunately Sony made an error with the address and it got sent back, I hope I get it in the next weeks finally so I can check it out
Thank you very much I hope you have a happy New Year I'm looking forward to more of your reviews I love your channel I think you're very honest and your opinion to me matters thank you sir
It is the best phone and I am waiting for the next generation and I am curious to what level Sony will go With this wonderful phone
I never have Sony, but appears one of the best phones, I’m using iPhone 14 pro , but I don’t mind to get Sony😅
I started using Sony since Z, I ever switched to S22 ultra, the camera system is the best in world but it seems like lower quality on other specs like speakers have no bass tone and also screen color is over saturated, unlike Sony has keep improving the front facing speakers quality into noticeable bass tone, and provide reality color as human eyes see. These reason makes me stop purchasing future Samsung anymore and I'd go back to Sony again. Even the Sony camera is not pro like Samsung but it's still means balanced specs mobile phones for me, instead of Samsung.
Great video Adam, does anyone else MISS THE LIVESTREAM? Just wondering when we can do those again lol seriously 😒
Soon. Things have been really busy over here with family stuff and the holidays. Hopefully be back this upcoming Wednesday!
i personaly dont take my sd card out so often but i love that sony has it cause its a convinient and cheap way to upgrade gb's by the 100s. would be nice if they make a lock on it that you do need a simcard slot ejecter for.. but maybe can easely put on and off for the people who do want to be able to quickly remove the sd card. would be awesome. but sure if its so vesable though
Software and user experience is the most important aspect of a phone and if the phone is weak in that department then the rest of it is a moot point. Sony needs to desperately overhaul and and boost their software, user experience and support.
I really enjoy the xperia 1 V, even as a novice photo taker and video shooter its easy to get used to setting it up. Got the international for the silver color and 512gb storage. Absolutly love it
Glad to hear you're enjoying it!
Yes 🙌 me too Sony is the best smartphone
The last update really destroyed the smoothness. Randomly switches to 60 hz like the throtthling that was going on with the IV. It was perfect, sony f*cked things up with that update.
I totally agree with you, my Sony Xperia 1 V on Android 14 is really suck.
@@WeiJie_Chen Nah its not the Android 14 update. Its the update after that or at least then i began to notice it. Got it on december 13th, 67.1.A.2.182. It made my phone extremely sluggish. It sucks big time lets hope sony will adress this bullshit fast. Maybe a factory reset will solve the problem, but I don't feel like doing it right now
@@NoneOfYourusinesss I had done a factory reset, but it didn't solve the problems. 😞
You meant "google" fck up right.
The bug literally come from google android 14, pixels and most others android phone with android 14 has that.
Hahahah some people defending Sony, like it’s never their fault. No wonder they don’t even include cables anymore in the box. Sony fanboys are the worst out there
My favourite phone too ❤
I used to use my lg nexus 5 as a monitor and I can't even remember when I even had that phone, plus Sony phones are mainly a way to sell camera sensors to the other big brands (I'd love one as I need a new phone but the updates and newer version right around the corner are scaring me off TBF)
I planned to get alpha camera but my budget matter, so I'll keep using 1 V to take photo, always reference the RUclipsrs. Samsung photo output is totally not my taste, I only agree that take better video recording and macro shot but less time usage.
I am waiting for xperia 1 vi this year .
Probably come out this summer with fall launch in the U.S.
Sony will be annoucing new phones at MWC Barcelona Feburuary 26-29, 2024!
I just wish it was a TAD bit wider, typing cramps hand sometimes. I love the physical DUAL SIM so I use it as my business device. My S23U is my fun media device- cant wait to start doing videos on the X 1 V - the camera apps are Awesome
myn is still huawei mate 40 pro plus from 2020 . love the camera system . display kirin 9000 performance in gaming . and still use 90 procent of google.apps . like youtube Gmail youtube music and the games from google play story love the phone
This is my favorite phone as well 😊
If only Sony wasn't soo Sony about this phone. If it had 5 years of software updates and said updates weren't shitty, I would have gotten it at launch. Sony is gonna Sony.
Can't wait for what Sony has in store for mobile in 2025!
Yeah I like this phone a lot.
I don't know if it's true, but I heard that this is the last year for the Xperia lineup, that Somy is going in a different direction
Yeah. Let's wait for further rumors and leaks 😊
As a sony user really hope they come back to their senses and make consumer friendly phones rather than dslr camera wanna be ones the features are cool but the software breaks the deal
Thanks for review. The problem with sony camera hdr on mode automatic??
I bought mine in September. Won it in an ebay auction, £880.
Sweet!
I really love this phone ..but is way way too expensive for me! So still using my xz2 6gb ram version! Not a problem what so ever! {just changed to a new original battery}.
It’s on sale for $1099 finally but yes. I agree. It needs to be cheaper
I'd hope it would be one of the most expensive phones that's a favorite, most people won't pay that much but those that will rock it out!! & Doesn't using a device while it's on the charger ruin the battery? I think that has degraded my battery some.
It's to save your battery instead of ruining it. The bypass charging function is called Heat Suppression system and Sony was the first to come up with it. Now newer phones copy it's function and renamed it 😂😂
Is this the best micro sd card & headphone jack phone together with a smooth gaming experience?
Sony should ditch the ancient 60 hz displays from the Xperia 10 VI and bring the software support to the standard level as well.
I've been a Sony fan since 2017, with the XZ Premium, but I think I'm going with the Oppo Find X6 Pro for my favorite smartphone of 2023, for that extremely bright, vibrant display, excellent cameras, large battery and superb build quality!
Correct. 1V is not nearly as good as this one is trying to sell us here. On mine, sometimes when browsing the web, the system works as if it were at 30hz. Apps freeze or become unresponsive. Taking pictures in nature is difficult because the screen is too dark. Also, taking photos in the calm of the sun is fast because the pictures are completely useless.
Go for it.
Sounds like something is wrong with your phone. That's not normal at all.
@@rxSLOgo software repair your phone because I do not have problem with the newest firmware.
One of the main reasons I bought the Xperia 1 V was for the external monitor support with Sony cameras...no one said it only works with ALPHA cameras. So I can't use it with my FX3. Huge bummer, especially since it runs almost identical software to the a7siii.
Also, the screen scratches WAY easier than my previous phones. I'm very careful with my devices. I've had the original pixel for 4 years without scratching it. Same 4 year scratch-less run with my Note 10. I somehow managed to put a deep scratch into this Xperia within the first month.
And I have noticed a few bugs that have survived multiple updates. Sometimes my fingerprint unlocks the phone but the screen turns black and I can't wake it up. I have to hold the shutter button to open the camera, then unlock it again.
The camera experience is not as good as I expected. The photos and videos are good, but the tele zoom lens is really very soft. Almost looks outta focus half the time.
My main issues are software related. Shutter priority mode is redundant. There is no variable aperture so switching into manual with auto-iso does the same as shutter priority. And having 3 camera apps still doesn't make sense. I thought it would but... I would rather have one camera app but with a cinema video in the mode dial. Doesn't need a whole separate app.
Also wish it had s-log.
I know I'm kinda ranting into the void here but I was really stoked about this phone and feel kinda let down, especially considering the price.
Don't think I'll be buying another Sony phone.
Sounds like some software issues. Probably ought to factory reset it. That shouldn't be happening. Also, use a screen protector. Gorilla Glass 2 is very prone to surface scratches. I've experienced this a lot with other phones with the same glass. It's not a sony issue
I enjoy the 3 separate camera apps. I can't count how many times I've accidentally switched from photos to video mode on my iP14PM and my S23U.
i wish sony had a crazy comeback.
Be nice if Sony beefed up their mid range phones too 😊
They have been!
My favorite phone is the Sony Xperia pro I ...I hope Sony dose a updated phone this year fingers crossed !! .......Happy new year
What about the call quality? And does it support wifi calling yet?
Nice video
I am planning to ditch my S23U for this. Is that worth doing in 2024?
Yeah mate. Why not? The camera is great
Did it get the 2x zoom and dynamic hdr video WITH stabilization like on the Xperia 5 v? Thanks
Can you connect any HDMI out from FPV or DJI RC2 control?
Does it have "Encrypt SD card" button....
Like Samsung has . Thanks boss
I like them all but luckily I can’t afford them all. I’m on the Samsung band wagon at the moment but paying close attention to what Google doing with the Pixel
I'm using Sony 5 IV to comment on this video.
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You hit a home run with me thank you very much for your information
S23 ultra is my favorite
Great phone!
I just got this phone and the file trasfer speeds via the usb c to Windows 10 Pc is painfully slow. Anyone know why? Same cable I used on my Galaxy Note previously and it wasn't this slow. Please help!
Pixel fold is my favorite
I'm a Sony fan, but not when it comes to smartphones.
We got macro? I can’t find it on mine, this was one of the compromises when I got this phone last month
Try a 2x crop from the main lens, apparently that will provide macro-like results
But. Can it link to a TV like a galaxy? I forget what it's called. But DEX perhaps?
Usb c connect to tv? Yes.
Came last in MKBHD camera test
How is is the typing?
Solid.
@@TechOdyssey Great. Thank you
I'll buy this because you loved it
Right right right.... But how far can you get with the mega crab with the Sony phone?
All the way! Viva la crab!🦀
What level are you? I'm at 59.
Level 70! @@erikhaluzak123
Crab.... 😂😂😂😂😂
The xperia 1v is a great phone!!!!
Ohhhhh.. I don't know. I think like level 12 right now. I'll be playing more later todaY!@@bloodytoad2010
Last month I bought my first xperia 5 series, the mark 5. Everything was perfect but... When the phone upgraded to android 14 it becomes pure garbage. The transitions between apps, scrolling, open apps, animations are terriblene, like a 2gb ram phone. They are laggy and at 10fps at thr mostly time... My pixel 4a runs smoother. I hope sony will fix it soon or I'll go to nothing 2 or pixel 8. Using this phone now its horrible. My firmware version is 67.1.A.2.182 release-keys
My phone has no such problem. Are you trolling?
@@bloodytoad2010 why I should do it?
@@Zinnet85 because your case was not heard of.
@@bloodytoad2010 trying the phone at 120hz it looks better but at 60hz sucks. But with A13, the phone was perfect
@@Zinnet85Firstly, I did not heard of people complaining about phone slow up to 10 fps. Second , IF you were really concern about it you would have brought it to service center and get it repaired. But you did not state so and just try to bash it and change another phone. Totally unconvincing.
Selfie camera needs some major TLC
@@poopypants660 when you have little kids and a wife that wanna take pictures with you, it matters. I wouldn't care about it myself. Besides, they shouldn't charge 1300-1500 for phone with mediocre front camera at best, no excuses.
I once had overpriced Sony phone. It had ridiculously poor network coverage where other phones had no issues with the antenna and also this same Sony phone was the only phone I ever had that developed issue with the screen. The touch died and it was no longer usable. Would never consider buying Sony phone again.
Sony Phone really beautiful but not really popular and not easy to repair!
No matter, probably I will buy xperia 1 vi when is coming to the market!
I owned now S23 ultra but iam disappointed about it because no sdcard slot!
1st
So, the iPhone it is then :D
Better than Pixel 8 pro?
Don't have a Sony, but I can tell you this I really like my 8 pro. The pics are better than my 14 pro max.
In some ways yes. In some ways no.
Connectivity and battery life yes. Software and camera software.. no
@@DJ_S-3-R-G depends on if you mean photos or video. Certainly the Sony have much more V advanced capabilities
@@TechOdyssey true... But I tested both Pixel 8 Pro and the Xperia 1 V and the connectivity and battery life was way better than Pixel 8 pro. The cameras on the 8 Pro are not like the Xperia but what helps the Pixel is the camera software with it's computational software. Sony shines on just natural photos. I do like how the Sony Xperia would take photos and I don't mind tweaking the settings to my liking because I'm a photographer. But I do feel that Pixel has better stabilization than the Xperia. The pictures on the Xperia from the front facing camera couldn't compete with the Pixel. But we're talking about the cameras and the camera software. Pixel doesn't have better camera hardware but it does have better camera software. Sony lacks in the camera software department as in computational software but that's their upside also, cuz the pictures are more natural. But other than taking photos on either phone. The connectivity and battery life was way better than the Pixel. Not once did my Xperia 1 V constantly switch between Wi-Fi and 5G like my Pixel 8 pro did. And that's cuz I would sit literally next to my router and my Pixel would say "Low Quality" for signal strength. But from the constant switching back and forth between the connectivity... The battery life was affected. But then again, what do you expect from a modem that's Exynos 5300 and also used in the Pixel 7 Pro. I honestly wish Google would go back to using Snapdragon chip. My Pixel 5a was getting better battery life than my Pixel 8 Pro.
Sony is a better phone than the S23 ultra because of expandable storage.
"Because of expandable storage" Really? That makes it a better phone? Man, the bar is set low for you.
@@superiortoall22 Both are essentially the same only real difference is that one has expandable storage and the other doesn't. Very important features for a power user and content creator.
I agree with you but not fully because the camera system still better than Sony so far even the new sensor, it related to software. For my opinion, the better part of Sony not only expandable storage, it's about audio quality, reality screen color, handy shape, professional design, exclusive button, and weight too, that's why I bought S22 ultra last year then regret it, now I have 1 V as my main phone. People always stuck on swiping social media more than others, so screen quality and audio are very important against all.
@@leonardodavinci7425 the Sony phone has an industry low 2 years of OS support, in 2023, 2024, that's unacceptable for how expensive that phone is. S23 Ultra has double that support. Also Samsung has teamed up with multiple app devs to make sure that any video/photo uploads are at the highest resolution instead of the generic, water down Android version, Sony does not have that. Honestly I know a lot of content creators and they don't use Sony phones, some do use Sony cameras that'll do a better job than the Sony phones at a fraction of the price.
@@leonardodavinci7425yeah those functions are great. You have more options!
I had the Xperia 5 V, and as both phones are so similar, and in general really great phones, but one thing drove me crazy and it's why I returned it. That damn side-mounted fingerprint-sensor. I already hated them before, but it seems Sony has the worst, and not upgraded it since years. I really hope that Sony will for the Xperia 1 VI or 5 VI finally use an under-display fingerprint-sensor AND finally uses face unlock as an alternative.
What about the fingerprint sensor? Many people praised it to be the best and most logical fingerprint sensor layout at the side.
It's very good. I like it a lot!
Maybe that's a 5V issue. It's not a 1 V issue.
Don't
Don't buy the sony, I am an loyal Sony since the xperia Z3, eight xperia phones since, presently with 5iii and xz2 compact, I hate Sony for their bad two years updates
Sony still doesn't have a strong night mode and its still reminds out of focus the camera Lens is not as updated as Samsung galaxy s23 ultra or even pro max 14. Sony has a history of lying to customers even though their partially loyal well they left the aussie market without a reason and the price for Samsung and apple products have gone up and sony gone down its ludicrous