Good day! You're very welcome! If you don't mind Android 13, not receiving security updates from Sony (but still from Google Play), need a display with 4k (for video editing and digital camera monitor) and will use the PRO-I for mostly photos and video, I would definitely recommend going with it. Especially if you can get it at a good price. But if you need the most current OS and Sony security updates, and need longer battery life, for sure the Xperia 10vi. I still feel the camera's on the PRO-I are superior to the 10vi's, plus you get a 50mm telephoto which surprisingly takes great portraits and close up shots in decent lighting. Both phones aren't great as smartphone focused devices so it really comes down to what I mentioned before. Also, going from the Samsung A21 to the Xperia PRO-I will feel like you won the lottery! Hehe!

Thank you! I greatly appreciate it! I actually had two more Merrell shoes to thrown in this video but would have made it longer. They didn't last very long (around 5-6 months) so I didn't include them. I remember one was a trail shoe and the other for walking/hiking.

Some of their products are great and have an aesthetic to them other companies lack. But they have incompetent and horrible customer and repair service depending on the region you live in. A great product can't cover that up if an issue pops up and it can't be resolved the first time and in a timely manner!

Yes I agree those are excellent and rare features for a smartphone but this video was about the top 5 most standout features I saw from using the Xperia PRO-I for almost two years. I rarely removed my external SD card and the headphone jack stopped working last year (an issue I also have with my WH-1000XM3's and ZVE-10 digital camera). If you want to check out a video I made on the issues I experienced from it, I'll post the link in the description box.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 why headphone jack stopped working and did you fix that

@@not_amanullah I have a feeling the metal for the headphone jack input expanded from frequent overheating of the phone when using the main camera. It sits pretty close to the camera system. It expanded permanently and now the headphone jack doesn't sit inside firmly and moves around. I used to record with external microphones for my earlier You Tube videos but because of this issue, it didn't record the sound and I lost the footage. That's why you see me using the internal mics now when I record with the PRO-I. But I'm not a 100% sure but it's something I've also observed happened with my Sony headphones and digital camera. Unfortunately, I never fixed it because I ended up getting a digital camera to record my You Tube videos. Because it can get really hot and humid where I record videos, the PRO-I would only last 1-5 minutes and then overheat, shut down many features or exit out of Video PRO app. So it became frustrating to record with. Also, the Sony Service Center near me can be incompetent and I didn't want my phone out for repair for a long time (I submitted a Sony camera lens to them for repair and it took 7 months!!!). That's another reason I never bothered to have it repaired.

I've been using smartphones since the Nokia N900 and the most significant thing that has stood out to me throughout, I've never had one that could completely satisfy everything I needed. That's why at one point I had an Xperia 1 and Samsung Note phone. The Sony does better as a camera centric device, the Samsung as a smartphone first. I'm glad the Xperia I VI went with that screen size and resolution, my Xperia PRO-I rarely uses it's "4K" mode except when I have it connected as an external mother to a camera or reviewing 4k content. Plus my big fingers and hands had issues typing frequently on that slim display!

Yes in hot and humid weather they can heat up because of the leather upper restricting airflow. But I never had sweaty socks wearing them. There are gaps near the tongue and around the ankle area where heat can escape. I sweat profusely and get hot during workouts so I don't really notice them being a burden on my feet. But it may be to others so best to use these in an AC or cool environment for workouts.

Yup, can get some amazing background blur especially with the f2.0 aperture! I've even snapped great portraits and closeups with the 50mm in good lighting with excellent background blur. I was going to make another video with honorable mentions since this one was about the top 5 features I saw from the PRO-I. The lanyard loop would have been one of them. If there's enough interest, I can make it!

YES but the video is crap and that is unaceptable. And it is not good enough in photos, especially very bad at zoom. Hope they will release a second one much better than the old one with great video.

@@PeterEk31 Yup, sometimes I question the video quality too. Especially when the PRO-I becomes hot. I found it better for taking pics in good lighting and keeping the ISO below 1000. The DNG files also have some more room for editing compared to the ones I edited from an iPhone 13PRO and Samsung Note 20 Ultra. I've been waiting for version 2 for awhile now but seems like the rumors about it were more for hype and attention than proving to be accurate. Even the recent one about a compact version that came out soon after the announcement of the Xperia I VI was a bit suspicious. And that's what I noticed, most of the PRO-I ii rumors pop up around a new Xperia release but never pan out. But hopefully Sony has been listening for the past few years and see's there's a strong demand for a second version of the PRO-I. But its probably gonna be expensive. Maybe $2000US+, just look at how much the Xperia 1 VI is!!!!

You read my mind! I'm thinking of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra as my next phone! I'm really liking the photography kit that's available for it too!

Thank you for sharing this! I didn't know about the vlog monitor and Cinema Pro.I'm glad I held off on it. Mine has a similar issue to when it's really humid. It's very difficult to charge or transfer files. And the battery drains fast partially because of the Snapdragon processor but also the RX100 sensor and processor. I have the same issue with my ZV1 that uses the same sensor. I feel the PRO-I does best as a compact camera with a large display and can upload pics fast compared to traditional cameras. It still lasts longer compared to my ZV1 and ZVE-10 digital cameras, especially when shooting in hot environments.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 It's a great phone overall but if it was better with power it could be a solid choice if you want to be a minimalist vlogger. I don't think I could recommend now but it's cool to have something for quick pictures that comes close to a mirror less camera. The cinema pro looks fantastic. Battery and over heating in long uses really keeps it from being one to recommend.

@@JorgeHMartinez How do you like vlogging with the monitor? Does it add a lot of weight or you don't notice it? I've been able to get some pics out of it to match my ZV1 which is pretty amazing. The ZV1 takes really detailed and vibrant pics and to have the PRO-I come close sometimes blows my mind. Sometimes I can get the video footage close too. But as you mentioned, the overheating dampens this excellent phone by only allowing short bits of recording and taking pics with noticeable degradation in image quality.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 so the monitor comes with a metal phone mount and the monitor just attached magnetically the mount is all metal but still light. Connecting the monitor to the phone via USB is a bit awkward since the cable they give is short and very thick. It doesn't feel heavy the phone mount and grip are most of the weight so no heavier than if you use a regular point and shoot.

@@JorgeHMartinez Interesting. Thank you for sharing this once again! I've always wanted to get it but didn't know if it was worth its $200 price. Seems like I'm ok with vlogging blind with the main camera since I'm used to it already.

Are you going to go with the Sony Xperia PRO-I? Or perhaps the new Xperia 1 VI?

Yes, it's Achille's heel!

Is it similar to the ones floating around since 2022 or something new?

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

I thought all Sony phones could be rooted?

​@thefitlifechannel2021 yes true they can be rooted o.p don't know his stuff!

Yes it does introduce some but with practice you can get it down to it being very minimal and OIS will compensate for the rest. And you're right it's useful in other circumstances. Definitely a leap ahead compared to the display shutter button!

That's a good question and something I've never heard an official explanation from Sony on why they didn't. It could be because of the RX100 sensor and processor but I'm not sure.

Hi Fabian! Congrats on your excellent purchase! I hope you're enjoying it! Are you talking about the Sony stereo lapel microphone I'm using on my shirt for this video? I'm sorry for the late response. I didn't forget about! I had a severe case of food poisoning for a week. Hehe! The lapel microphone I'm using is part of the Sony ECM-W2 BT Wireless Microphone system. The lapel microphone itself is ECM-LV1. I did try using it only on my Sony Xperia PRO-I and it didn't work. The ECM-W2 BT isn't compatible with the PRO-I. I did use a Rode SmartLav+ before and it worked really well for my vlogs. The issue it that the cable is really short so it's only good for handheld vlogs. You would need to get an extension if you want to vlog from a desk or somewhere similar. Hopefully this helped answered your question. If not, let me know please!

Yup, I always record with airplane mode turned on. Still likes to overheat.

Yes you're correct, it will only get three years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 stil an improvement for sony. Its good to see. Lets see with the 5 series brings. I hope they bring back a dedicated maybe fixed 80mm zoom lens on the 5 series. Than i might buy that one later. The 1 is i guess a great phone but too expensive for me. I also like the small form factor of the 5 but i dont like the small vieuwfinder in the photo pro app with this small screen again 🥲🤣

@@namelesssnitchy Definitely a big improvement especially with the security updates. I was a bit shocked by the VI price, I was expecting it to be a bit lower with the lower resolution display. I'm holding off on it until I see long term reviews for it. When is the 5 series supposed to be unveiled? If they bring back the telephoto lens, do you feel it's gonna increase the price?

Are you able to recover your data if it disconnects?

@@thefitlifechannel2021 i usually copy and paste first so that the data is not gone before it fully copied it to my pc . I dont use the Xperia companion software though. I dont know if companion software will help

Wow! You made out well with the Xperia 5 IV! How are you liking Android 14? Any major updates over 13? Yup, the Snapdragon 888 can run hot sometimes but have to really push it. Also being crammed into a slim body like the PRO-I with the RX100 series sensor and processor can make things a bit toasty sometimes. But I've had few issues with the 888, it still runs as great as the day I received the PRO-I. Sony did an excellent job tuning it which is something a lot of reviews fail to point out. They focus too much on the specs instead of actual daily use. I'm confident I could go a few more years and it will still perform with few hiccups.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 Oh wow, so the pro-I seems to be a heat management champ, unlike the model i've bought broken 😂 So it's a very good buy for this kind of camera performance Android 14 is just 13 with a couple tweaks, though since i'm using a custom rom on my 5 II there are extra features (Sony never got past android 12 officially on that model)

Actually the most common complaint of the PRO-I for myself is that it overheats fast when using the cameras in 30+C weather. I'm lucky to get 30-120 seconds of video before overheating warnings or the video app shuts down. Same with photos. The compact camera sensor in that slim body runs really hot. I have the same sensor in my Sony ZV1 compact camera and it becomes really hot recording in 4k but won't shut down like the PRO-I after 1-2 minutes. There's more space in the camera body for heat to dissipate so it can run longer hot. I had a feeling Android 14 didn't offer much. I tend to recommend to those looking to upgrade their phone because of the newer OS not to make it a priority. It's been minor upgrades year after year and nothing that significantly improves the smartphone experience.

I'm glad you found it useful! Please let me know if you still want to buy it or the reasons you don't want to.

Good day! If you're not having any major issues with your Xperia 5 iii, I wouldn't recommend upgrading it. It's still fine in 2024 and there aren't many choices for a compact device like itself. You could wait and see later this month if the VI series brings any significant upgrades. What are you using your Xperia 5iii mostly for and what inspired you to purchase it?

I actually made this hoping Sony or a company like Moment would see there's interest out there for a custom filter case for the PRO-I and Xperia line and make their own. The issue I have is a durable case when the sides are removed to allow cooling of the PRO-I. I could make a metal one but I lack the resources to form one. So I thought it's best I just share how I made mine and others with Xperia smartphones could try to make their own.

I've been a Sony fan since the Walkman with cassette tapes and than transition to CD players! Their products have a cool, balanced aesthetic to them and they like to try new things few other companies would dare. Do you remember their DSC QX-10 and 100 attachable camera lens? Basically took the lens and sensor from some of their digital cameras and adapted it so they could be attached to your smartphone. They remind me of what Sony did with the Xperia PRO-I. They may not have had mainstream success but for sure an evolution of them will appear in a future product.

It's a very unique camera centric smartphone that can hang with its bigger siblings in many situations! If Sony ever decides to prioritize the camera system over aesthetics, they can put on bigger lenses and sensors (or use the full sensor) which could beat compact cameras like the ZV1 in the future.

Good day! I feel the ZV1 is a better choice for your trip if you plan on taking a lot of pics. It's better than the iPhone because of it's versatile focal length, multiple apertures and natural background blur for great portrait or closeup shots. Its fairly easy to use on auto mode, or if you have the time, learn how to use the shutter and aperture modes for more control over motion and background focus. I know you mentioned you will use it mostly for pics but it does make a great video or vlogging camera. Some people like to record themselves and others when traveling so it's good to have that option. Of course the downside is you have to carry another device with you, but its light, easy to carry and pull out of a bag to use. It starts up really quick, just open the lcd display and start taking pics. If you're looking for a compact camera mostly for photography, can I suggest the Sony RX100 series? The ZV1 shares many components from that line. These are better suited for photography compared to the ZV1 and even offer a viewfinder to see clearer in bright environments. You could start off with a used one for your trip if you're still wondering if it's worthy to upgrade to a digital camera. The iPhone has it's advantages over the ZV1 and similar digital cameras such as having a larger display and being extremely easy to take pics and vids. Plus you can post/share them instantly online. But it produces pics and vids with a "smartphone look" and doesn't age well. For a photo book, making prints, things you will physically hold and share with others long term, the ZV1 or RX100 series is the better choice. I hope I was able to answer your question!

@@thefitlifechannel2021 thank you sooooo much!!

@@Kris-sc9oc You're very welcome! Please message me if you have any further questions!

Depends on how much you want to lug around. I don't think the benefits of the ZV-1 are worth it vs a cellphone. If you bother to take a camera, a better camera would be the first decision. A modestly larger and more competent camera could well be worth it, depending on your skills and patience.

Nice! How long have you had it for? Have you encountered any of the issues I did or yours is still doing great?

Thank you! ND filters are an important tool for recording video outdoors in bright light, especially on smartphone cameras with limited or one aperture. I'm excited for the Xperia event because I want to see if the Xperia I VI will adapt the aspect ratio that has been floating around for awhile. If it does, it may become more difficult to handle as a camera but better for smartphone use. I feel the 21:9 ratio on the Xperia line makes it one of the best smartphones for handling when it comes to photography and videography, not just for watching content! I've used Sony smartphones for a long time now and they always seem to prioritize slim frames with balanced aesthetics, even if it means sacrificing some performance to avoid horrendous looking devices. Everything needs to flow and look balanced on a Sony smartphone. I think adding in a filter adapter will disrupt that, just as using the full 1.0 sensor on the Xperia PRO-I would have meant a larger lens and housing. I'm ok with it because I dislike the gaudy camera setups from companies such as Xiaomi and Oppo. Now if they could make an accessory like the filter/battery grip from the Xiaomi Ultra 13/14, that would be perfect! I know Sony can. And they know smartphones with limited apertures need an ND filter for bright scenes because of their history making cameras and lenses!

Actually just obtained a Sony Xperia Pro 1 , any tips can share ?. Really feels very nice in the hand and the quality build ❤

Nice comment! Have to make personal attacks against my appearance because you disagree with my video about a smartphone? Yes, you could be right. My face may not be the best looking out there for KZfaq. It's been beaten many times by bullies when I was a child (broken nose and teeth) because of my Asian roots, went through hell as a US Marine and two combat deployments attached to SF units, and experienced crap in developing countries that makes me question humanity. You may not like my face and that's fine. Through out my life people have made racist, demoralizing and derogatory comments towards me because of their ignorance and insecurities. You're not the first and not the last. Yet, I still have the courage to go on KZfaq to present to a worldwide audience issues such as the ones in this video that have plagued Sony phones for the past decade and are still present on the Xperia PRO-I (fingerprint scanner, front cam, and overheating). You focus on how people look, I focus on providing non biased information on products that can help them make better decisions. I back up everything I point out about the Xperia PRO-I's issues with video and pic evidence in this video. It's not like I'm pulling them out of the air and trashing it. Either you didn't watch the entire video and rushed to judgement or have something personal against me. You could have commented as a mature, adult instead of lashing out like that. Don't worry, I won't delete your comment. I want everyone to see what an insecure, immature prick you are. You have to attack someone's appearance just because you disagree with issues with a smartphone MANY OTHER SOURCES AND USERS HAVE BROUGHT UP SINCE IT'S RELEASE!!! And don't attack people personally if you don't know their background or history, ESPECIALLY OVER A SMARTPHONE. Only you end up looking like an ignorant dumbass to the billions of viewers on KZfaq!!!

Once you've learned how the camera system works, its easier to move onto Sony's Alpha digital cameras because the quick menu is the same as theirs. Actually, I recommend the Xperia line first for those wanting to move on from a smartphone to a digital camera. And I learned to respect Sony's cameras more on their smartphones because they don't use as much processing like Google and Samsung and still can produce some really great images. You also have more room to work with when editing them in something like Adobe Lightroom or others because of minimal processing. I have noticed recently signal issues with mine as well but I have a feeling its because of the daily hot temps (may not be an issue of the PRO-I itself, but the cell towers and electrical grid being too hot and causing decreased signal strength/power). Are using it in a cool place or in a hotter area?

I have the same with my Xperia 5ii and my google pixel 6a with wifi at home.

I appreciate your feedback! The whole point of this video was to show both positive and negative aspects of the Sony Xperia PRO-I from daily use for the past 20 months. Most reviews are only 1-4 weeks in length and they may not experience what I did. It doesn't reflect every user/owner's experience of the Xperia PRO-I, its my own. I waited almost two years so I can give my viewers the most honest, long term review on the positive and negative traits of the Xperia PRO-I. That's my duty as a reviewer, not to make videos for the purpose of getting the most views and likes. I know it may upset some viewers like yourself but hopefully you can understand why I do this. Most of the issues I brought up in this video, numerous other reviewers and users have pointed out as well. The subpar front camera, overheating and limited OS/security updates compared to its competitors, and of course the fingerprint sensor. Overheating on an Sony smartphone has been around for a very long time. When Sony decided to use a thin and narrow body and cram in hot processors, powerful cameras and inadequate cooling solutions, its gonna happen! Perhaps the one issue many will dispute are the ports but that could be due to the hot and humid environment I live in. Also, please clarify how my lifestyle destroys the phone with legitimate examples? It still works and I have found solutions to my issues. If anything, this video shows the Xperia PRO-I, despite the issues I've encountered still performs as it was intended for, a content creator's device. They're not meant to be handled as if in a thin glass case. I have recorded thousands of vid clips and pics with the Xperia PRO-I for my YTB videos and personal use in excellent & substandard conditions. The Xperia PRO-I can take a lot of heavy usage and keep on going even after 20 months of daily use. Most other devices would have bit the dust, like my Samsung Note 20 Ultra (my first content creator device) and its unusable display. No smartphone, camera, gadget etc. is perfect. They all have their issues, we find ways to work around them, and use their best traits optimally. If you watched the end of this video, I did say the Xperia PRO-I still has many positive traits and is best used as a camera centric device (which even Sony promoted). It excels giving the user the best photography/videography experience even in 2024 against "camera smartphones" like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Thank you for your recommendations! I clean my Xperia PRO-I on a weekly basis. I did try to include some closeup shots of both ports in the video to show nothing is inside of them. However the lenses for my cameras aren't great for detailed close-ups so may have been difficult to see. I believe the issue is subpar materials used for those ports. The headphone port appeared to have become worn out over time from frequently using external mics and also while vlogging with them on the move. The constant movement slowly wore them out. For the USB-C port, I have similar issues with my Sony ZVE-10 digital camera and Xperia 1iii. Over time from repeated use, they become worn out. I'm wondering if the issue could also be from these devices getting really hot, the metal from these ports expand and over time remain that way. I've noticed my Xperia PRO-I is more difficult to charge when it's hot, perhaps you saw in the video my micro studio was reaching temps up to 34°C!!!

You're welcome! I am waiting for the Xperia 1VI to see if there are any significant changes to move on from my Xperia PRO-I. I honestly don't believe a second generation will be released soon. Have you heard of the Leica Leitz Phone series? They look like an interesting alternative to something like the Xperia PRO-I.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 Слыхал про этот телефон.. в России достать очень трудно, говорят вышла третья версия..

@@user-ub7gi3oj5x Yup! I think it will be released in Japan at the end of this month. I want Sony to make a PRO-I like that, one camera using the full 1.0 type sensor and a really great front camera. Are you able to import something like the Leica Leitz Phone into your country?

You're very welcome! I'm glad you were able to find it at a really excellent price. Definitely worth it for that much! Let me know later your perspective on the Xperia PRO-I once you've had some time with it!

Yes it can be really slippery on wet concrete. I found this to be an issue with Merrell's hiking and trail running shoes. I bought a pair of Nova 3's a few months ago and found them to be slippery on most wet surfaces. Worst are concrete roads and muddy areas. I plan to do a video about this because all of my Merrell hiking and trail shoes from the past 5 years have this issue.

Oh wow! Thank you for your help and I greatly appreciate the wonderful support! Do you focus on Sony smartphones for your group or other Sony products as well?

​@@thefitlifechannel2021 We do all of Sony-not just smartphones. We also have a few Sony Reps on there.

@@theSFCchannel That's really good to hear! Is there a lot of support for the Sony Xperia PRO-I in your group? Or they prefer other Sony smartphones?

@@thefitlifechannel2021 one of my fellow admins has a pro -I. So any questions will be answered. In we do unofficial support for any product from Sony, plus news

@@theSFCchannel Nice! Keep it up! I have found most Sony enthusiasts a wonderful group of people that are more level headed and open minded compared to other smartphone brands. Hopefully you're experiencing positive things as well with your Sony group!

I remember Samsung's early years in the smartphone world and I was using the Sony Z series at that time. Samsung phones felt a lot cheaper and I would comment they wouldn't last long in the industry. And those early Samsung phones copied many features from their competitors. However despite Sony coming out with features that progressed smartphones forward such as waterproofing and a larger front camera at 5mp, Samsung quickly caught up and sprinted forward. Sony started to lag behind after the Z series and regained its spark with the Xperia 1. I ended up switching to the Samsung flagship and Note Series for many years because of Sony's decline. It wasn't until the Sony Xperia 1iii I switched back. I felt it was far more superior when it came to creating content, photography and videography compared to Samsung phones. However, I feel for general smartphone usage, Samsung offers a better experience and support. The smartphone industry has been stagnant for a long time, not just Samsung. There has been some progress on the camera side but nothing significant. I feel Sony tried to take a huge leap forward with the Xperia PRO-I's 1.0 sensor from the RX100 series during the planning stages, but actually implementing it created more issues they couldn't resolve in time for a timely release. Also Sony and some review sources hyped it up way too much which made it seem worse than it really was. Unfortunately, it seems Sony has stagnated again, while other companies like Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung continue to push their camera development aggressively. Sony is playing catching up right now. However, their advantage are their photo and video apps which mimic my Sony mirrorless cameras. They allow a smoother photo and video workflow compared to Samsung or Apple. Samsung fans can be very passionate, but so can those from Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. I wouldn't let them get to you, because there are many Samsung fans who appreciate smartphones from other companies as well. And those who have negative behavior tend to be insecure about what other smartphone companies offer. You don't need to be wasting your time on them. You have better things to focus it on!

@@thefitlifechannel2021 I disagree with part of that. SONY was the first to come out with water proofing as well as a camera on the phone. They also were the first to do 4k filming, have a histogram for photos, 120fps@4k (s24 has just recently got it whilst sony has had this since 2019)and Sony more creative modes make Samsung 's own "manual" mode seem like it's on auto. I had the fortune to take apart a seamingly dead Pro I and I found the heat issue problem. When you take apart the tin lid covering the RAM and CPU , there are. I thermal pads to conduct the heat to the sinks. I simply put a 🪆 P of thermal grizzly paste on each and brought it back to life and it largely dealt with the heat issues. The new sensor on the 1v is a complete game changer and it's BETTER than the larger pro I one, it makes it look a bit dated. I feel sony pulled out the stops with this phone -except the god awful telephoto.

@@theSFCchannel Actually I made a mistake with my response. I apologize for that and it has been corrected. I was supposed to say that Sony was the first to come out with waterproofing and a larger 5mp camera for the front while others were still using under 2mp. However. the earlier waterproofing capabilities were exaggerated and I even had a Z3 replaced for free from Sony because of it. They changed their claims in future versions to accurately reflect what it was capable of. I've frequently mentioned in past videos the hot RX100 sensor and inadequate cooling system was the main reason for the overheating. Even on my ZV1 which uses the same sensor it becomes extremely hot recording 4k video, but because of it larger body can dissipate heat more effectively and keep running instead of shutting down like the PRO-I. Thank you for sharing your solution and hopefully more people will try it out for themselves to see if it helps them as well! I was using my PRO-I to record part two of this video and I could only do 60 second clips because it overheated so fast, even using the front camera in Video PRO! But it was 31C+ with occasional wind so it was difficult to cool it down. Based upon what I've been seeing from various reviews on the main camera for the 1 V it does seem like changes were made over it's predecessor. However, nothing significant compared to the 1.0 type cropped sensor on the PRO-I. And I see more inflated claims from Sony that it matches the quality of some of it's full frame DSLR cameras. Perhaps when viewing on social media, but for more serious photographers and videographers (whom these devices are marketed towards) that use larger displays and pro level editing software, it may show other wise. But I haven't used it in person and can't say for sure if there are dramatic improvements in imaging coming out of the new sensor on the I V.

Nice! How do you find the Xperia 1V compared to the Xperia PRO-I?

@@thefitlifechannel2021 handles heat really well, battery is amazing and video pro is like a dream. Focus peaking is amazing as well as S cinetone. I'm now living in Malta and had no heat issues at all. The only negative is the telephoto it needs more work as it is far too soft. The main sensor is a complete game changer and it frankly is better than the larger one In the Pro I, HDR is much better. I heard even basic auto mode is .icg better , but I don't use it for a point and shoot as I would have got a Samsung if I wanted that. Overall score , I would give it a 8/10 And it's really fun to play about with and I have not had that fun since the 1 iii. The Focus peaking is really handy and now we have a handy histogram on video and not just photo. Stabilisation at 4k is amazing when set to ultra high quality but that crops in a little and limits to 30fps. Also the eye level focusing only works up to 30fps too. Only thing that lets it down is the telephoto

@@theSFCchannel That's really good to it's been a positive experience for yourself! It does seem like the Xperia I V improved many things over the PRO-I and I IV. The telephoto camera has always been soft since the I iii and perhaps it needs a few more years of development to improve (perhaps it has something to do with space for it since the Xperia 5 V omitted it?) never understood why the PRO-I didn't have focus peaking and a histogram for the video side for being a camera aimed at pros. Even my Note 20 Ultra can do focus peaking!

Awesome! I greatly appreciate that! Everyone's likes and comments keep me motivated to stay strong in KZfaq land! Hehe!

Yes, that's an issue for myself when its 30 degrees Celsius plus. I mentioned at the end of the video I'm supposed to make another video about the 5 reasons why its not a good idea to buy in 2024 (but been so busy with fitness related stuff recently!). I've brought up rapid overheating when using the cameras in high temps frequently in my other videos, so it would have been on that top 5 list. But under 30 degrees Celsius, no issues with the camera system.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 thanks so much, can you let me know how many minutes you can use camera before get heating warning?

You're welcome! Not a problem. If outdoors, in the sun & 30C +, within 1-2 minutes. If inside recording video with a lot of lights, usually within 5 minutes. It does best when there's a breeze to cool it down or in the shade where it can go up to 10 minutes before overheating warnings and other issues. The RX100 derived sensor for the 24mm lens is notorious for running hot in those camera bodies (my ZV1 gets hot really fast recording 4k outdoors in the sun or indoors with lights). Stick it inside a thin, metal body with the Snapdragon 888 and subpar cooling setup for them, will overheat quickly in hotter temps. I have no issues recording in 27C and below temps outdoors, but best to keep it under shady or breezy areas. You could strap a gaming fan to it as well but may be a bit bulky for recording videos and taking pics handheld.

@@thefitlifechannel2021 thanks for sharing, I no game anymore, just normal daily using with work, social apps and sometime take photo. I think I will buy it. Thanks for your review.

@@VanNguyen-cr6ns It was my pleasure! You will be ok if you stick to those. It's when you decide to vlog or do longer duration videos you could run into issues. Overall its a really nice camera/smartphone and in my opinion the only one out there with a 1.0 type sensor that isn't distasteful and gaudy!

I've been waiting myself as well and the reason why I still haven't replaced mine despite the fingerprint sensor failing a long time ago and some other issues. There hasn't been an credible rumors on it this year so its a possibility it may not happen. We should know something for sure by the middle of this year!

I agree. I've always thought they should do an "Ultra" version that was wider and taller. They did it before in 2013 with the Xperia Z Ultra. I remembered that I could write on the display with a pencil! The current Xperia lineup is too slim for someone like me with large hands. I've dropped them more times than even the bigger Samsung Note series!

Thank you for sharing your helpful tip! I did charge mine with the included cable for these headphones and the WF-1000XM3's. I've been using a pair of JBL Tune 130 wireless earbuds for 6 months and noticed a similar issue. The left side is starting to drain battery faster than the right. I have a feeling this is normal for wireless earbuds that dominantly use the left side for battery draw.

Lol!! Great comment! Maybe one day, they will finally come to visit us and with my luck, be sucked up by them! I had to record in the woods during my trail runs because I don't have much time to go anywhere else. But for part 3, I'll try to find a more urban setting.

Yup, for the main 24mm camera it is! But honestly I didn't notice a significant improvement in my photos and videos compared to other smartphone cameras to make it to the top 5. However, I was going to do an honorable mention list towards the end of the video and it was one of them. But the list extended this video over 15mins and I had to cut it. I should do a separate video for it!

The last Android update was 13 and it won't be getting anymore. This common with Sony phones. But for some people like myself, OS updates aren't that important. They seem like incremental updates for the past several years. I rather have ongoing updates to the camera system and other hardware. Hopefully in March I can get to the "Top 5 Reasons Not To Get The Xperia PRO-I In 2024". One of them will be the issue with updates.