2 OS slow updates is pathetic

que aprendan los torpes de gama... que solo dicen mentiras

Lots of misinformation being spread by other tech reviewers. Did they independently verify any of these claims before releasing them to the public? It all just makes me question their intentions/motivations.

iSave for this

@@roboticvenom1935 That's actually the norm for most phone manufacturers outside of Google, Samsung, Apple.

Agreed.

add edge display, the most useless feature put on a phone

Hopefully display cut outs will be soon things from the past

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify yes. Edged plus curve display. Purely gimmick and expensive to repair.

@@JoeGillian0 hidden screen works better as the screen resolution gets lower. If phones with 1080p has VGA hidden camera, imagine those with QHD.

They did this only to protect our planet not to earn and safe extra money, really you can't understand this ?????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 joking of course it's make me laugh, can understand everything is more expensive now after covid, lockdown and bitcoins miners but they are thinking people are idiots and believe..... Sony try to safe money also with old selfie camera it shouldn't be used with most expensive phone on the market now where all top mobiles and even much cheaper used much better 4k selfie camera , to be honest if I could choose better camera and better battery but no charger in the box , then is.OK for me same like plastic back instead more expensive glass easy to damage because almost all of us use case anyway 😀

Yes, it's funny how tech reviewers just throw out all logic and facts when it comes to Xperia devices. This is AMAZING value in my opinion. Cheers, Tom 🙏

You're going to absolutely love your new Xperia, I've no doubt about it! Actually, the sad thing is I reckon that most Samsung and iPhone owners would massively prefer one of these new Xperias, but they are all being constantly told the Xperias are too expensive - which just isn't true! Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit You're totally right. Though the only thing I'd love Sony to do would be to publish their software upgrade roadmap and provide 3 OS upgrades + a year of quarterly security patches on their flagship series, just like how Samsung and Google do. (Ah and not to mention, wireless charging on the 5 as well. That made 2 things lol). It's the small things and the vagueness on the futureproofing that the mainstream reporters exaggerate and discourage the buyers with. Sony should leave them no chance to do so. Fingers crossed. (with love from my XZ2 Compact)

@@razorgcy Honestly, Xperia 1 III might be a better phone than S21 Ultra but at the same time, the S21 Ultra 256Gb could be found much cheaper during those last month( at 850 euros..so 450 euros less!!!)..Also i will probably miss the sd card on mybnext phone but could live with the trade off of not having the headphone jack and use my bothersome XM3 or other bt earbuds as well as a usbc dongle. I already have XM3 but still interested in XM4 earbuds even if their ldac seems broken or not effective yet. Ps :no wireless charging on 5 III either like 5 II.

Ofcourse it is the best go for it bro, you will never regret it.

Well as you might know it has the X1 Bravia engine for mobile I believe... That's the add on also 👌😅

I have the international version of the xperia 1mk3 (XQ BC72) 512gb and it worked out cheaper than the s21ultra 256gb £1049 for the xperia 1mk3

Amen to THAT as I type this on my Xperia 1 iii...couldn't be happier with this phone. Yes, I wish the screen was a little brighter, but it is not a deal-breaker. Coming from a Note 8, having an sdcard AND headphone jack was absolutely necessary for me. I've only taken 2 pictures outside during the day - and they look fantastic - I haven't had the chance to play with the camera. My 1st phone with front facing speakers = every phone should implement this. It's worth every (USA) penny...😁! I just wish Sony had better PR because I sincerely believe they could snag a lot of Samsung/Apple customers. Just my subjective opinion 😊.

Keep in mind other phones have hidden costs such as buying dongles so that they can even use microSD cards and to use wired audio via USB C. The Xperia just has the features innately. So I'd argue it is technically cheaper with that in mind.

@@AH1981 can i use the phone also in Germany because He are only the 256 GB Version in purple and Black and the cost here is 1250€

Screen brightness in Xperia 1361 outdoor Not bad and it is clearly higher than the Mark 2 and very close to the rest of the phones that reach the highest 1500 nits And in terms of the camera, if you know how to take pictures manually in the Pro app, you can take night shots with more clarity than other phones. I have night photos from my Mark 2 phone as if it were from a professional camera

Good point re the battery, I'll mention that in part 3! You're right it's a very very important feature! Cheers Tom 🙏

To be fair to the reviewers they were criticising Samsung and Apple a couple of years back for their prices. They're not now because everyone else started to increase their prices too. We've normalised the super expensive phone

Well as you might know it has the X1 Bravia engine for mobile I believe... That's the add on to the price tag also

Hell, yeah. 😂🤣

But selling crap for a lot of money is damn right sony’s problem Xperia really has to step up -from Xperia user since 2012

LOL! I like that. 😄 But ultimately, I believe _the market_ decides who's problem it is. *Edit:* Sony fan for years, and Xperia user since 2014. 🙋🏼‍♂️

But China and other countries deny Taiwan is a country...so there's that. Just because people say something doesn't make it true

Guys it's just a joke when we talk about price 😂 When i have to spend almost 40k on a cell phone, i definitely check if it worth it. I think 1M3 worth my money😍

true!

I know that! Hahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

Yeah .......he roasted the big guy 😂😂

hate that guy SUPER overrated.

Thanks so much Samir. You are going to absolutely LOVE your new Sony gear. You've made a great decision and and you've got yourself a great deal too! Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit Hi Tom. I really like to see your videos that if you sometimes try to convince the product too much, I no longer understand if you talk to your audience or try to convince yourself. I'm glad we're writing to each other and hope to see your work soon. Good luck with your work

Hi Samir, i dont think you get the WH but the WF1000XM3?

@@JoeGillian0 in Italy give the WH. It is written in the invoice. It must arrive on August 20th. I will let you know if they have fulfilled the contract or have changed the model of the headphones

@@JoeGillian0 We wished....

I had 3 phones from Sony, last one being Z5. How come they were not that expensive at that time? If I remember, I paid a good price for my Z5, cheaper than competition.

Happy days! Congratulations, you're going to absolutely love your new Sony gear. Cheers, Tom 🙏

You must be from Singapore, pre-ordered mine too.

Caution! You might be sorely disappointed. I have Note 10+, upgraded to Xperia 1 ii, then to Note 20 ultra. I would have liked the 1ii to be my daily driver but it didn't win me over. If you care about cameras, I bet the 1iii will be a major disappointment for you - not much difference over the 1ii. If you are used to an all-round phone experience, including cameras, like on the Note 10+, be aware that you will find much missing in the Xperia 1iii mainly because of the software. I really regret my purchase (1ii).

Agree with you. If you are not happy with the Xperia 1III, you can change other brands in the future. Is this your first Sony smartphone?

@@ac5197 You tested the 1 III then?

@@chuahhockleong9916 yeah it would be my 1st sony phone I was thinking of getting the 1 II last year but didn't like the fact that it was missing some small features but I'm this one looks promising 👌🏾 I started with Apple years back, LG, and currently Samsung I think it will be just fine

@@ac5197 the camera and the laggy experience is the reason why I don't miss Samsung phones, and the hole in the screen including the edge display is another reason...I'm glad I switch to Sony from Samsung, faster, smoother and lag free..the camera on Samsung is so oversaturated and over processed, idk why someone that cares about a camera would choose that lol....

Nice one - did you get that from Expansys? Either way you got a great deal, congratulations. Cheers, Tom 🙏

Singapore comes with WH-1000XM4 . Selling at $1899 for 256gb version.

貴不是SONY的問題，是你的問題XDDD 居然看到台灣人!

nothing from Hong Kong

@@alanhghg1 哈哈哈哈 真的不是Sony的問題

Same, upgrading from G8 for the same reasons. Plus the SD card. Audio is top priority for me.

Huge price

Z3 and XZ Premium here also, but my current phone is Xperia 1. I'd never abandon my fav brand 😍

I agree, to some extent. But a number of the reviewers I've seen have made the point that this is kind of a niche market phone. Which does make it _too much_ for most people (perhaps not just too much money, but too much phone), given how they use it and what they care about. And I don't think they're completely wrong. After all, one thing I've learned about my fellow Sony/Xperia users, we are *not* the average phone buyer. Our priorities aren't necessarily the same. ☞ *Sorry for the length of the comment reply. I can get annoyingly verbose. IMO talk-to-text makes it so easy.* I want Sony to succeed. So, I do hope that between having [what I feel is] poor marketing in the US, and issues like those you point out ☝️ by other reviewers, this doesn't hamper their continued success, or shut them out of the phone market. While it was new in the box, I could only afford an _Xperia XZ1_ back in November (clearly already a few years old). Ecen though it took me quite a while to save up the money, the USB C port went out on me almost two months later. And since it doesn't have wireless charging, *and* I didn't realize the seller wasn't considered an _"authorized Sony dealer,"_ I also didn't get a warranty. I'm replacing the battery in my _Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet,_ as it is still the best tablet I've used to date. It has features that most manufactures didn't include until relatively recently. 😎👍

@@CaesiusX I am using Xperia 1 ii and upgraded from Xperia z2 after using it for over 7 years with no issues. The camera experience is amazing and photos are really good. Its multimedia capabilities are unmatched. The on screen time on my 7 years old z2 is around 6 hours. Sony means quality. My secondary phone iphone5 battery was just lasting for 3 hours on screen time after using it for 3 years.

The 1 III won the TIPA 2021 best photo smartphone, and that should be a great sign to dismiss the propaganda from those youtubers

No, it shouldn't cost more. The other companies removed those features and increased the price. Those are overpriced as well. Some of these extras are not expensive to add, like the jack. I'm looking to buy a new phone and want to return to Sony but not like this. Cameras are average. Who cares about object tracking and eye af if the details are not there and picture quality is just ok? Battery life is also mediocre. This is one of the most important things for me as I use the phone for work. I can pay £1200 for this phone but then I'll notice these drawbacks everyday. For a price like this I expect the phone to be very good at all aspects.

@@TimAhKin The average camera that won the TIPA 2021 best photo smartphone

Thanks for commenting Adam - I'm in exactly the same position and agree with you completely. Next year will be fascinating for us Xperia fans. Cheers, Tom 🙏

1 iv 1TB is the sh!7

Adam Butler@ how is yr Sony Xperia 1ii battery performance? Is it good? How long hv u been using yr device? Just curious

@@archyphexblitzkrieg2674 battery performance is okay. Will give me a solid day of mixed use. But I'm happy with that I mean it's a 4k screen. Battery send to still be good but I've taking advantage of Sony's battery care feature I've had the device over a year.

I own the OG Xperia 1, but I’m not sure if I should upgrade this year or wait for the Mark IV.. I would be very willing to wait

This is what I absolutely love about this channel - amazing comments like yours. Thanks for your contribution here. Everything in the comments section here of these videos is so useful to help get the actual truth out there about these phones! As ever your comment makes perfect sense to me and I agree totally. Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit How were those two articles Tom? As in I'm curious about your thoughts on them.

That’s a different conversation though.

Fingers crossed.

Tried to order from trusted sites I ordered Xperia 1, then Xperia 2, and now I ordered Xperia 3 and I am waiting In my country it is not sold but I can get it from sites

Wow..joined the club

because sony pulled out of so many countries. they dont sell enough. sony is junk

Thanks Gavin, grateful for your comment and support! It's been a tough time with two shoots bearing cancelled due to people being pinged, so comments like yours really help keep spirits up! I agree with you re the 1 II, and although I'm going to miss the loaner 1 III when it goes back to Sony - I will have no problems whatsoever continuing to enjoy the 1 II. You're right though - next year things could well be very very interesting...!! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Agree. Fortunately I have the mark 1 so this is a big enough upgrade for me😁

Thanks so much Waqas - very grateful for your comment & support. Cheers, Tom 🙏

Fantastic news, congratulations! You're going to absolutely love the 1 III...and your wife will love her gift too! No doubt about it! Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit thanks Tom!

@@SonyEnthusiast, Which colour XPERIA bro? Is frosted grey available in your area?

@@jessongraju6553 hey bro, I wanted the gray, but I'm afraid it won't work in the US. Only Black

@@SonyEnthusiast, Oh bro. Ok

Which country?

@@Faisalx505 I assume Singapore. S21 Ultra 256 GB is selling for 1,798 SGD whereas the 1iii is 1,899 SGD (+ WH-1000XM4 & leather case) if you pre-order

All the KZfaqrs you mentioned are people who do not have any information about any product except for well-known products such as Apple and Samsung phones, and this indicates that their channels are commercial and profit, not information and explanation channels.

I've lost respect for Michael, unfortunately he just doesn't understand the smartphone market properly and more brainwashed to the main stream

It's sad that those "big" youtuber is the real reason why choices are dwindling. They hate diversity and only thinks of a different looking phone as a niche phone. It's sad they built a fanbase around the Idea that if it's not Samsung, iPhone or Pixel (sometimes), it's not good enough.

if we want a phone just like samsung then why even buy sony lol...i can find a budget phone that works are performs just like samsung lol

Only tech reviewer I really enjoy anymore is Juan bagnell. Dudes too real. Knows his shit too.

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Verdict?

really ?? wh 1000x m4 ?? This is about $300 and some still say that the price of the phone is high?? 😳

@@s89kw yeah serious! store.sony.com.sg/products/pre-order-xperia-1m3?cid=eml-apac-36434

Same here. PO yesterday once receive the email. Worse part, I just gotten the midnight blue wh1000xm4 just a month ago 😅

@@s89kw I already have both the WH-1000XM4 headphones and WF-1000XM3, i much rather the phone be out without bundle and costing $300 less then :)

That's the phone I am interested in as well , I hope we get a review and comparison with 1iii

I think the selfie camera needs to be better, true - and I'm convinced it will be excellent next time around. The weird thing is that I have found the mic performance to be really good on my loaner 1 III... I'll show that in the next video. Overall though, I think there is strong value here given that Sony didn't cut out all the useful features which Apple and Samsung have. Thanks so much for commenting. Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit, I mentioned is video recording quality in the selfie. Can't record 4K with selfie. Mic quality is excellent. I know. I have seen some comparison videos. Mic is far far better than the competitors in some situations. Overall great audio recording.PROs in youtube are highly recommending this device for movie recording. Music is one of my major attraction. What about you sir? Are you impressed? 😁

The xperia 1IV selfie camera sensor is rumored to use Sony own sensor instead of Samsung sensor currently in the 1II as well as the 1III. Photo quality sure will improve.

@@jessongraju6553 The xperia 1IV selfie camera sensor is rumored to use Sony own sensor instead of Samsung sensor currently in the 1II as well as the 1III. Photo quality sure will improve. Just like the 70mm sensor of the 1II that has been upgraded to Sony sensor on the 1III. Photo quality improved quite a lot!

Definitely! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Yes that's right...

And that is the point. Matthew 7.6

Welcome!

Well, I think Sony started to lose their way with the Xperia Z3, and Z3+, and then starting from the Xperia XZ1, they've been improving! (I used the Xperia Z3 a lot. It was a good phone but it introduced that oversaturated cold bluish display for that model and many other future models, and there was reliability and servicing issues. The Xperia XZ1 which I didn't buy, had a much inproved display regarding display colour accuracy.)

I disagree on that, I’m still using the XZ3 and that’s my favorite phone!!!

It depends what you do with your phone but it is not perfect...so i came back to my Galaxy S10+ which is dual sim in Europe...Glad to know Xperia 1 III will fix that glaring omission.

Thanks mate I appreciate it very much. You will absolutely LOVE the 1 III. It's basically my favourite phone of all time. It's astonishingly good in all areas. I'm very grateful for your support and thank you for commenting too! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Agreed. I just don't understand why so many tech reviewers are talking rubbish about this phone.... Strange times... Cheers, Tom 🙏

Thanks Nikos - very grateful for your comment sir. Thank you! Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit we need your videos! Sony mobile need your trully support From your videos!!!

Hi Andreas - superb comment and I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying your phone there. It's an exceptional device. Nothing else out there like it! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Perfectly put - nice one JayJ. Cheers, Tom 🙏

Rightly said

Point ✨️

This. I decided not to get a 1III because the cameras were simply not up to par with other flagships. Not only was the sensor a drawback, but Sony's lack of good auto-mode photography was a shame. Computational photography is an area they desperately need to catch up in.

THE ONLY DRAWBACK SONY MUST FIX! OTHERWISE, SUPREME TECH!

@@captainkaiii I don't think so bro, it is the best camera if you know how to use it.

@@captainkaiii PhotoPro in auto is great in my usage: kzfaq.info/sun/PLRkC0Agin_Eu20prpdp6J7vHvUNHvl9w8

Thanks for your comment and question! I spoke with Sony before the launch and you'll get better support than has been reported lately. I can confirm that this 'one OS upgrade' story isn’t true, and that Sony aims to support Xperia 1 III with the latest Android updates for two years after its launch and we expect to have Android OS updates more than once during that period. It'll be interesting to see how similar the support is here from Sony and Samsung over the coming years! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Realistically I think the Xperia 1 III will get at least two OS upgrades: Android 12 and 13. I have the first Xperia 1 and it got two upgrades: now on Android 11.

Well, when I read at xda, a source I think is a reliable source of information. Bring a link where you can read more. www.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-1-iii-update-schedule/

So true. Hypocrites and too slavery for $

@@bloodytoad2010 AND no balls

It will have an excellent battery life just like 5 II.. :-)

Hi Cagan, all good thanks and I hope you are too. I'd say if you are comfortable with the more compact size, and you don't care too much for wireless charging - the 5 II is the way to go! The camera experience and results are so similar to the 1 III, you'll have no worries there. Hope that helps. Cheers, Tom

Thanks mate, and thanks for commenting 👍 cheers Tom 🙏

He has done that in one of his previous video. There is no such rotation problems (apart from MKBHD). Cheers!

I'll cover that in a video very very soon. In the meantime, thanks so much for your comment! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Well, whether you end up with an Xperia 1 III or next year's Xperia flagship, you'll be very happy I'm sure. If you can bring yourself to wait, you won't regret it I'd say! Thanks so much for commenting - and whenever you do pull the trigger, let us know! Cheers, Tom 🙏

So True 👌

Thanks mate - very grateful for your comment! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Oftentimes, If it is not budget it is brand that prevails.

Thanks Steven, really grateful for your comment! It's been tough because we had two shoots get cancelled due to covid stuff! Soon I will have the new studio sorted and we will be back in good shape with regular video output. Thanks for your support! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Nice one Victor, you will love it! Thanks for commenting, cheers, Tom 🙏

I am using Xperia 1 ii in India. Believe me nothing comes closer to its performance.

@@akhilesh718 how did u get it in india.

@@akhilesh718 wow bro! From where had you bought it! 😯😯😯 I also want to buy one.

This is absolutely true and it's kind of ironic considering Apple started off with the Iphone like that lmao. After a point they just stopped upgrading in these areas.

Congratulations, you now own an incredible device. In my opinion the best phone of the year so far! I'm sure you're very chuffed with it. Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit yes being going through all the different features and functions. The 512gb storage not being release here, would have love to get the larger storage

I'll definitely cover those nasty rumours/stories in my next video. But I can tell you right now, they're both false. 4K and 120Hz refresh rate is possible simultaneously - and you'll get two OS upgrades over Android 11... I've had both confirmed by Sony. Let's put the truth out there guys because people are being turned off buying this device due to lies and misinformation! Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit thank you 👌, I nearly canceled my order due to these and this is the device I really need

Wow that's great, you even get a saving on the price Vs the competition!

5 II is absolutely fantastic device! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Good point, I feel the same way - and there's nothing wrong with having an exclusive device! No need to always go with the masses when we choose our tech... Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit i have been using xperia1 for over 2 years now and there are people today who are wondering how good a display it is and how good it is to hold the phone in their hands. i like that it doesn't look like anything else

Thanks Akiva. it must save the other manufacturers a lot of money cutting out all these features, but Sony keeps them in, and doesn't even charge more for them. And it winds me up that so many tech reviewers don't see the value there and criticize Sony for giving the consumer more! Cheers, Tom 🙏

Heya JedBullet, you're right Bob is in Panama, although he's in safe hands! This bonsai you see here is Bob's enormous Welsh cousin. I've just arrived back in London and I am setting up a new temporary studio to up the content levels, but there is no bonsai - yet......! To answer your question- personally I'd definitely want the WH...XM4 bundle from Sony: www.sony.co.uk/electronics/preorderxperia-1m3 Cheers, Tom 🙏

@@tech_edit thanks Tom. I've registered for the MX3 bundle. I have the WH-H910N/h.ear cans but the XM3 appear superior in all reviews. Cheers mate. PS We'll have to meet up for a pint in London, I'm up there often on business 😀