I'm glad this phone is getting the exposure it deserves, I know it's expensive but it has what other phones don't

I've had my Xperia 1 mark ii for over two years now and I love it's camera system. It's the closest to an actual camera experience of any phone. And the large degree of manual control means that I'm the one taking the photos. Not the phone. As well as the natural colours. I have sometimes been able to get some astonishing shots for a phone camera. Is it for everyone? No.....but it doesn't have to be. Are all cars made for every type of customer? No. There are specific cars for specific markets and audiences. The Xperia phones are a lot like a manual sports cars. If you are only used to and comfortable with an automatic sedan (an iphone or Galaxy) then you probably won't like it. But if you want something different (and Xperia phones certainly are different), and you want something with top of the line specs for media consumption and a camera system that can be tweaked and pushed to get the exact type of picture you want then it can certainly be a fantastic phone.

Color science of xperia is second to none. And most reviewers say it's HDR wasn't impressive.

I got mine over 1month,absolutely love this xperia but overheating kills me...

I disagree with the fingerprint reader location. Making it under lock button makes sense and has been there for most part of Xperia line up, and should forever be kept there. There is no need for a gimmick that is under the screen fingerprint reader.

I went from a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to the Xperia 1 IV and couldn't be happier :-) It's way better in so many ways, and it'll hopefully get even better with future updates. I've experienced heating problems, but it hasn't caused any problems. I think the fingerprint reader is placed exactly where it's supposed to be. I have used under-the-screen fingerprint readers before, both on OnePlus and Samsung, and they didn't work too well. The OnePlus 7 Pro reader was dreadful, actually.

I have the Xperia 1 III and it's awesome 😁 always been an Xperia user and will continue to be. The general performance is awesome

Great review as always. You mentioned taking the cleanest shot from burst mode when taking product shots which would certainly work - have you considered using focus stacking as well to create the best image possible since you already have the stack of images? If you found that it worked well you could liekly just create a photoshop action to do it automatically

Every Xperia fan would definitely appreciate a little thicker device (not a lot like the XZ2's with their curved back), for better thermal management.

I preordered one and as I’m in the US, I am waiting until September and I hope software updates address the CPU / Thermal issues.

i have never understood mobile phone manufacturers obsession with cameras. Since ALL phones today look identical, surely the best way to design a new form factor would be to start the design with a camera. Also we NEVER see camera manufacturers being obsessed with making the camera increasingly slimmer, only better at taking photos! So for a new phone form factor, we need to take the "Slim" out of the design ethos and start focusing on "Better" to truly replace a camera with your phone! To me mobile phone manufacturers are in a stagnation phase caused buy the "slim" obsession.

I've had the Xperia Acro S, Play, Z1, Z2, Z5P, XZP, XA Ultra, 1 and now im using the Xperia 1iii. Ever since i used the ip certified Xperia Acro S back in 2011 i refused to go back to a phone without the IP certification. It was just so handy and you did not really have to worry about water damage by minor accidents in the kitchen / shower. The only exceptions where the Play because of its gamer controls and the XA Ultra because it was a back up phone when i broke my XZP I think Sony is not as popular because of a few minor previous shortcomings that had a big outcome during use in the past like an unusable phone when the screen cracked while the competition did not have this problem. And negative reviews by big youtubers like mkbhd. I remember he ignored and called ip something extra / overkill and that Sony should reconsider to make a rugged phone instead of a more life proof ip flagship it was overkill and not needed. 5 years later when Apple, Samsung and all of the rest started doing the same it all of the sudden became a must have for any flagship look up his and other old youtube reviews and see them downplay ip on Xperia devices ^^ Sony should do something about the thermal issues. My Xperia 1iii also heats up during camera usage and gaming the only thing to reduce this problem a little was by turing off 5g and by using hs power control during gaming for me. That being said if the phone did not come with the thermal issues then it would be the perfect device that actually has it all. 4k, 3.5 mm jack, sd card slot, no notch, and a perfectly placed fingerprint scanner! I hope they continue making phones while improving on overall quality. Either way my next one will be a Sony too 🤟🏾

Please do a review outdoors in your tropical Singapore. Photo and video wise the Xperia 1 IV becomes a very expensive brick as it constantly overheats. 😁

Hi, great review :) Puzzled by one thing, why is there a video stutter effect when your're panning during the mic video test?

Excellent video ! I really love this phone, it has every features that i'm looking for in a phone that i can't find in others like headphones jack or expandable storage! I'm planning to buy one in Japan which will be a really good deal i think because the price is so low there ! But i really like watching content on my phone like youtube or videos, and i don't really like the big black square on the side when watching a video because of the screen ratio... Also the overheating problem make me hesitate... For those both reason i kinda hesitate to take the s22 ultra... What do you think? Also i really like your phone wallpaper, is there a way for me to find it somewhere? :D

Sony is my last hope for flat screen and audio jack. I hope 1 V or whatever comes next fix these overheating issues and what not.

Cool video. I'm so glad to see you finally review a Sony Xperia. I hope you will review the new Sony XG300 speaker.

The photo from Xperia 1iv is great but some people like a processed photo. I owned an Xperia 1ii, only the Xperia can give a true Natural look on the photo. I love to edit a photo so I don't have any issues with nonprocessed photos.. Unlike the xperia 1iv, the Xperia 1ii was not had an overheating issue

Always spot on with the reviews. Always objective view. I have the 5 iii and I really love that that camera captures what you see, natural looking pictures.

i agree with heating and making a phone thicker for heating issues and face recognication would be a lot better just like iphone when it has area on top to accomodate that easily. Gonna buy it soon... i hope the heating issue is resolved somewhat what software tweaks though..

I like Sony's approach here, at least it's different than any other smartphone out there. Nice take on the review.

Your background? Where can I find it? it was cool, good video btw👍

I have the 1II and love it. No reason to change to the IV but is a beast for sure

Very nice video. Greetings from Europe , Estonia.

Hi there, Thanks for all your info about the Xperia 1 IV. I had a 1 IV and 5 IV for a while and noticed that, when recording a video using VideoPro and internal microphones, the recorded audio gets a bit crackled at very low input levels. (Example: Radio in background) As if there is a sort of noise gate for low level input. Did you notice symptons like this ? Is there a specification for maximum SPL for the internal microphones? ( Recording loud concerts ) Thanks.

I have Xperia pro l , it's takes better photos than the lV . Plus it doesn't heat up as much as the IV , the Xperia IV has a better selfie camera and I think the vedio is better on the IV. The heating issues Xperia IV is unacceptable for phone that cost $ 1300 , I sent my back . It's to bad because I think is a really good phone.

Nice review, you covered all the aspects of the phone and show multiple photos/ video samples. Extra point for you because you're in Singapore.

There is only one solution... To root the phone and downcloack the processors to 60% power. But... It's on your own risk. This exactly situation was with the sd810 processor.. And the rooting was the only fixing solution. Sadly no cooling hardware in this phone! Seems that Xperia 1 mark 2 and 3 are better options! At least the Xperia 1 mark 3 has the full goodies in the box! Thank you for this review!

i like every time you make video mate..many thanks

Have watched Phone Battles Xperia 1III and 1IV 4K recording heat test. For continuous 4K recording, 1III clocked at 53.31 minutes and 1IV at 23.56 minutes. So, Sony still needs to fix this issue.

I got the Xperia 5IV and love the phone bcz of the measurements and the wide screen. It does get warm as mentioned and also that phone is so slippery so looking for a skin wrap or something to put extra grip on it. About the camera need to learn everything how to make the best pictures bcs I am not a professional at all but I love you can do it all by yourself and its not all software processed pictures as most phones do now....

Great review 👍🏻

Gaming while charging + temps would be a great video to make!

Thanks for the solid review. A disagree with the fingerprint sensor suggestion, I think it's great on the power button and it should stay there. This is the only phone I want, as I prefer the natural look to the over processed images from all other phones. But currently its too expensive and overheats a lot, so I can't justify getting it.

hello .. I heard fire that you can download firmware from the Sony site that reduce overheating .. do you know something? I believe that instead I know a problem of external temperature .. now it's winter no one has had any problems where it is summer everything is said to be hot.

Only thing I'm worried about is what charging wire and power outlet to use because I want the battery to be efficiently charged. As it doesn't come in the box. I have Samsung s20 charger is that good or should I use the ultra s22 charger

The fingerprint sensor isn't a problem when switching hands. You can setup 5 fingerprint Profiles. I have set a them up for one finger on each hand. So no biggie here. Plus I'm glad it isn't under the screen. Seems more clumsy to use for both hands and on some apps like banking. What i do noticed is screen flikkering or buffer problem when streaming KZfaq video in full screen. I'm not sure if others have this issue too.

Are you reviewing phone at 4.45am? (First time seeing someone review early in the morning)

Good job , review Mantap

Beautiful wallpaper, where I downloaded it?

Xperia phones getting better from year to year, I want to buy this phone but with the overheating problems I will wait for the Xperia 1 Mk V. This will work with an 8gen2 chip not buildt by Samsung, and this will be a cooler chip:). And next year it should be a perfect phone 😊👌. Perhaps with a little bit of a point and shoot software for fast taken pictures and the alpha software for the pictures I have a little bit of time to take the perfect shot:), so people have the choice and the option to decide. And if Sony's camera software get a little upgrade and take its best from the hardware when no other phone will take photos like a Xperia 😉, love Sony 👌nice greetings M.

Interested on the audiophile for sure

Basic mode should use more AI as other flagships do. Thermal efficiency should be better. Pricing is just insane - but as enthusiast i would still consider buying it only if i wouldn't be worried about that heat.

Good afternoon, I am also a photographer and videographer. Say please? Which is better for photos and videos: SONY XPERIA PRO-I or the new SONY XPERIA 1V, 5V models, please advise, tell me which one to take? Thank you very much in advance!

Wow, xperia. Hopefully next time you can test TWS with phone too if the TWS support aptx code since Samsung is too cheap to license aptx adaptive for their phone, to my knowledge.

Honestly a tad more thickness at this size should be fine. Plus help with thermal better as well as hopefully better efficiency on next gen chipset. I hope they better innovate the lens to be just as capable as the zoom so probably a variable main lens. With rumour mill pointing to bigger sensor camera either a thicker or slightly bigger chasis should help in that. Hopeful to see what Xperia will bring next year.

The only reason I would get this phone is for the subscription based audio/vocal processing they have. Wish there was an app I could install for that

Good review. The camera frames are juddery and causes distortion. Look at your crazy bent finger pointing at the fountain at 5:03 (Sorry if that's actually how your finger looks)

Malaysia unit keep getting delayed due to SIRIM approval.. so unhappy for me as pre-order users. I plan to cancel the order but somehow it's only phone provided such unique experience and natural colour processing.. asking for more compensation from Sony for delay. I heard new updates fixed overheating, telephoto lens blurry issues and seem getting better and better. Still in the midst should I go for cancellation

Yep.Thats exactly what I think about this phne after 2 monts of using it. Bit too hot and too much google pretty useless stuff but as a cammera? Love it!

I will get august 😍😍 ' can't wait

One thing I've found with Samsung is their Bluetooth is awful, a real headache trying to connect my s22 to my car, everytime I go out I have to turn on/off the Bluetooth over and over until I can get my tunes tunes to play over my car stereo, Sony Bluetooth though is perfect, never had a problem

I really don't like the under the the screen finger print reader on my Note 20 ultra. It is impossible to find a good screen protector that works well with it. I would much prefer it to be anywhere else.

20fps one of the reason why im sticked to xperia..😌😁

I did Just Order one. Iam worried about the Heat Problem but since iam Happy with my old Xperia 1 i thought i give this also a try .

You mention the overheating isues on the Xperia 1IV on what firmeware is your Xperia 1IV is it the newst one from Taiwan becourse i also the Xperia 1IV since the day it was release her in Norway and i dont have any problems or overheating isues so far . Thanks for the good review .

Eu prefiro o sensor de impressão digital tal como está no Xperia 1 IV! Os sensores debaixo do ecrã no meu caso nem sempre funcionam bem...

Does this Sony phone start with a default "dumb" mode (Samsung like), but give you advanced options to go fully manual like a true camera? Or does it have advanced mode only but no dumb mode?

Does this camera has intervalometer settings?

So you give Sony credit for making a phone that easily handled with one hand but you prefer to unlock it with both hands. I think that side finger print unlock is genius but certainly not fancy.

I THOUGHT XPERIA WAS DONE! I want one so bad

6:50 Under the display finger print scanners are still really bad, so it’s not a good design choice for Sony to do this.

Now playing idol!

no for the under the screen fingerprint lol :D

Does the Xperia 1 iii have the 2 step focus?

Does the phone have fm radio? I would buy if it has the fm radio functionality.

The headphone quality picture compared to Samsung was so much better than the Samsung… better everything

Nah! Wish Sony continues with the power button fingerprint unlock. Otherwise there's always a face unlock option... Even lacking a ToF sensor it's still on par with any under display optical solution in terms of security. And, arguably, more convenient anyways. Ultrasonic... Yeah fast and secure... Perfect at first glance, unless you're comfortable wearing no screen protection whatsoever, as it doesn't work with protective glass options...

Does the 20 fps photo burst work in RAW?

I would love to have purchased this phone, since on paper, it has everything I want (no hole punch / notch, dual front-facing speakers, microSD card slot, etc), BUT there are 2 factors preventing me from purchasing it: 1. It is not cheap in any way whatsoever. I’d be comfortable paying $1,200 for it, but not what they’re asking for currently... 2. You touched on this, but this is my main issue with Sony’s Xperia phones: overheating. I had an Xperia XZ a long time ago, and everytime I opened up the camera app, the device would overheat & slow down EVERYTHING. And as someone who travels to Southeast Asia a lot, it is extremely frustrating. This has been an issue with Sony phones for a long time now... not sure why they haven’t fixed it since most other manufacturers using the same chips have done a great job with it. For me, this frustration alone doesn’t justify the price. Also, does the phone still shut itself down when you take out the microSD card without turning the phone off? That was also annoying. Aside from those issues, I hope Sony continues with that form factor. They just need to improve their thermals....significantly...

20fps one of the reason why im stickef to xperia..😌😁

Wow first time I see Jewel with no people

I reluctantly bought a s22 ultra on prime day for $840. I loved my Xperia 1 but I couldn't justify the price of the Xperia 1 iv.

I enjoyed your review thanks but all you spoken about was the camera, I am grateful for review though.

I like Sony as well bro. But pro Raw out of apple and Galaxy aren't in any way worse. None. Manual is even easier to shoot on Samsung because it doesn't require a separate app.

How is the output from jack is that comparable to external USB dac

Is it walkmanphone or not?

S9 macht gute Bilder. Für 1/10 des Preises.😁😎 Auch wasserdicht, klinkenbuchse und SD-kort- slot.😎

You never shot images with a Samsung in raw mode? That is what this setting is for. Hard to say, some reviews say S22 have better photos than the Sony and now you say the opposite. Who to trust?

Will you say the Xperia 1 iv is far better than Xperia pro -1. ?

The phone should be 1 cm thick & heat issues would be gone!!! It's a camera than a phone. Period. Sony please step up to the plate please.

Does overheating a problem with phone?

Another thing my phone can't and doesn't do. Announce itself in the beginning of 2022 and get released at the end of it 😂

Why that number ☺️

My phone can do this... because we have the same phone

Sony all the ways

Erm...my phone can do this because my phone is an Xperia 1 mark 4!

But it is very expensive.

Never will it come to Australia 🇦🇺😭

Sony does appear to have ignored the problem of excessive heat that was apparent in the Pro-i and correcting it in the IV. Given the pricing of the phones Sony should have more regard for buyers. Having said that, I do love the photo quality produced by the cropped 1" sensor in the Pro-i.

こんにちは、私もずっと 音我良いと言われていた、ソニーXperiaを、使ってましたが、個人的に、 縦長の。ホルム が、好みでなくなり 今アイホン１４プロMAX を、購入を、考えてました 目もわるく画面の。大きさがあるのが大変見やすいので 画面の。size とやはり音楽を、良く聞くので 音が良いのが 欲しいです 又今発売の。 Xperia５１Vは 何だか音が こもって居るような 感じと、 音量が小さい感じが私にはしました なので アイホン１４プロMAX は 大変音のボリュームがあり 臨場感があったので アイホンに、しようか 思ってはいたのですが １５が出る動きが有りますので 来年迄待とうかな と、思っています　 今のアイホンは カメラのレンズの 出っ張りがきになり ちょとな～🤔 と そこで、１５の modelは cameraの。sizeが ちいさく とても、。 スタイリッシュ で良かったです 、もし、それが、事実ならば 是非待って見ようと 考えてます。 更に音は１４プロMAXを。越えるでしょうか？進化 すると考えますか？ 私は英語が、全くわかりませんので 雰囲気で今まで 登録していましたが、このチャンネルでは。日本語の字幕がついていたので 登録しました シンガポールなんですね☺️ いくと大変な道のりでしょうが このようにKZfaqrがあり大変助かります 私はスマホの。扱い方苦手ですが 今後の。色々な 情報を。みたいので。 登録させて、もらいました これからも宜しくお願いします 😆👍

Are u ambassador for Sony or something ? 🤣

I had great expectations for this phone and so happy to finally have sd card, headphone jack, log footage, 3 lenses. However, in turned out to be a complete garbage. I returned mine a week ago. 1st, it overheats in 1 minute when shooting video at max resolution and then bricks... You have to wait 5-10 minutes for the phone to cool down and then force reboot. 2nd, Zig Zag passcode failed on me when I remembered the shape. (Maybe its Android, not phone) 3rd, poor cellular connection. Everybody was saying I was cutting off while being in the city. 4th, my favourite video editing app VideLeap took forever to render 5 sec video, when my old iPhone 7 takes a split second. I wish everything they advertised worked smoothly, but in reality, very unreliable product. They have to fix a lot of bugs. Kept it for 2 weeks and returned.

I agree with dude 100%! Fingerprint sensor should be under the display! Im left handed and thats big problem for me. Also this shitty andorid 12 mear stock in Sony devices i dont like at all. Heatong is there, but I can live with that.

Sony has to shut down the phone business anyway! Too bland in terms of design! Now pick up the copper pink sony xperia xz1 and compare it to those new sony phones! If I only care about design, I will definitely take the xz1 because it has both personality and something that makes me happy about the design! And the second key! I'd rather get a phone with an automatic shooting algorithm that has brilliant and high-contrast images! Definitely do not choose a sony phone in this video! That's tech junk! I'm not stupid enough to spend a fortune buying it! Like Sony xz1 choose Samsung s22 Ultra! Sony is committing suicide, tearing itself apart from the values ​​left by sony Xz1, Xz prenium!Xperia should stop! Sony will die sooner or later! 21:9 no matter how they try, no matter how beautiful! It was 21:9 that slapped me in the face with my emotions! It's so long that watching the content makes me feel down! Even if the movie supports 21:9 aspect ratio! The phone world is saturated and even sony itself is saturated, I am really disappointed! What's wrong with Alpha Camera! It's weakness, it's the end of something so brilliant, so majestic! I think there is a high chance that Xperia 1 mark 5 will be the same phone product of Sony! Admittedly sony is dead!21:9 is not what gets you guys up! Which is the most boring thing you'll ever experience! 16:9 is the golden ratio that makes you more emotional when entertaining on this type of screen!Xperia 1 mark 4 is a bland product! Just like the Chinese phone redmi note 11

Cel mai prost telefon , semnal slab, internet slab ...😡😡😡😡

I've had my Xperia 1 IV since 16 June - my god, what a heap of absolute shite! Please, will someone return my ageing iPhone (so much better)

21.9 ugly hot brick

one thing that the xperia can do that my phone cannot is overheat

@Aaronisliudandwireless hi would you be interested in trading this phone for iPhone 14 pro Max 128 gb graphite\? let me know