Sony XPeria 1 V ✨ Perfect Imperfections!

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The Sony Xperia 1 V is a superb device and on paper has pretty much everything (and some!) that you would expect in a flagship smartphone in 2024. I spent a month using it and comparing it against other flagships like the iPhone 15 Pro Max and GAlaxy S24 Ultra. Join me as I share my findings and try to understand why Sony might be missing a trick when it comes to the target audience for this device.
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0:00 Sony Xperia 1 V - Missing a trick? 🤔
0:40 Sony Xperia 1 V - Design
1:15 Has Sony improved the Xperia 1 V?
1:45 Ergonomics and Quality of life features
2:20 Xperia 1 V - Features that we don't see in smartphones these days
2:50 Xperia 1 V - Sony needs to be applauded for this 👏🏼
3:30 Xperia 1 V - Audio 🎧 A built-in DAC!
3:55 Music AI Generator by Wondershare Filmora (sponsors of today's video)
4:20 The challenge I have in finding Royalty Free music
5:00 Xperia 1 V - A small issue with auto-brightness
5:29 Why the Xperia 1 V is perfect for content creation 📹
5:40 Xperia 1 V - Display
5:58 Xperia 1 V - Cameras 📸
6:20 Xperia 1 V Image samples 🌅
6:30 Xperia 1 V 4K video handheld 🤳🏼
6:53 Xperia 1 V - Low light 4K video test 🌚
7:15 Xperia 1 V - RAW images and Editing photos 🎨
7:40 Xperia 1 V - Photo Imperfections, but perfect! 🥰
8:13 Xperia 1 V - A surprising realisation about 4K video 🤯
8:50 Better than the iPhone and Galaxy S24 Ultra? 😳
9:20 The flexibility when using the different lenses
9:45 Slow Motion test 🐶 💨
10:05 How did the Sony Xperia 1 V do against all these different phones?
10:25 Microphone Quality 😢 Xperia 1 V
10:52 Productivity work and Multitasking with the Xperia 1 V
11:14 Sony Xperia 1 V and AI features. Does it matter? 🤓
11:45 Will the Xperia 1 VI have more AI features?
11:58 What is stopping you from getting a Xperia 1 V? 👇🏼
12:18 🤯 So close!!
12:35 Xperia 1 V - Battery 🔋
13:10 Xperia 1 V and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - Performance ⚡️
13:45 Gaming on the Xperia 1 V 🎮
14:15 Why Sony is missing a trick with the Xperia 1 V
10:40 Should you get the Xperia 1 VI instead?

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@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

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@michaels8607 20 днів тому

NOT yet...it's like $2000 and NO CHARGER,like the IPhones/NOTES...I might buy my grandchildren an IPhone,so they can see the people they know while talking to them,and text all day..I have actual stuff to do than to babysit my phone,and I have actual cameras, which do more professional work..I have 2 SONY cameras that do 4k for less than ONE XPeria/IPhone...

@mconstantine67 26 днів тому

I bought this phone because of the expandable storage, headphone jack and the excellent sound quality. Everyone is buying phones for the camera quality. I remember a few years ago people used to buy phones because they listened to music on their phones. This is still a priority for me, and the Xperia 1 V is the only phone that still caters to people looking for excellent sound on their phone.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Totally agree, it's been nice to experience that again!

@nadim9278 26 днів тому

Which app do you use to listen music

@mconstantine67 25 днів тому

@@nadim9278 I use 2 music apps on my Xperia 1 V. Either "Poweramp" the paid version or "USB Audio Player" the paid version again. USB Audio Player has greater control if you're using an external DAC. Hope this is helpful.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

@nadim9278 mostly Tidal when I'm in the studio or driving. At home it's all hooked up to Spotify

@nadim9278 25 днів тому

@@AlexGTech ok

@MrOrtmeier 26 днів тому

As a rule, Sony make the 1 and 5 series phones for pro and amateur photographers and videographers. It is NOT made for your average iPhone user. And that's just 100% fine. Actually I think it's great that niche phones exist. Like a DSLR this phone will only get good results if YOU generate enough light. It will NOT do all the computational stuff that the others do to give you a great photo. The reason for this is to allow you to be creative and capture whatever mood you're going for. Like a DSLR. Someone commented this is another Sony failure so this comment is aimed at them and people who think like that. This phone is a fantastic success IF you know what the hell you're doing. This is a race car. It needs a racing driver to get the best out of it. iPhone is a Toyota Corolla - even granny can drive it. Hope that explanation was simple enough for isheep to comprehend. Legend

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Thanks so much for your comment! And you are legend for watching that far too!! Couldn't agree more, I found myself lost in settings sometimes and I play with Sony cameras daily 😅

@Annegahn 24 дні тому

But at last ,you need more time until you can shoot. I am a "Sony boy" possessing and liking a Xperia 1 III . But for a quick shot my Galaxy S24 Ultra is more useful.

@andreydavydov6417 24 дні тому

Definitely, millions of folks who aren't buying sony smartphones are isheep, maybe the whole world is filled with idiots and you are the only genius left :)

@TrevorMauk 15 днів тому

But why not give people who want to point and shoot that option?

@MrOrtmeier 15 днів тому

@@TrevorMauk It does have an auto mode but it's more like a pocket camera computer logic, not computational photography. In most cases it will do a good job but in extreme lighting situations it will fall eg night shots or a light+dark scene etc

@RealJoseph123 26 днів тому

7:33 “I’m not a even professional when it comes down to photography or anything” *proceeds to have one of the best photos i’ve ever seen* 😂

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Oh Joe, you are way too kind my friend! Thank you so much!

@RealJoseph123 26 днів тому

@@AlexGTech Anytime!

@luspia 26 днів тому

I've been an iphone person since 3GS and never tried a 1V but fell in love with Sony Xperia phones several years ago. I tried 5 III and 5V models and they check almost all the boxes to consider them perfect phones. Almost stock Android (easy "debloatable"), 5G, 3.5mm jack, expandable memory, manual photo mode and shutter button, screen, and huge battery. I don't care about face id, the "ecosystem" and other gimmicks. On the other side they are a little bit pricy, slow rollout of updates and some of the models have serious overheating issues. Great video, as always. 😆

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Agree with you, very easy to just not use the Sony apps at install and just soooo many cool features that we forgot used to be in smartphones. Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏼

@eduardodavid4205 4 дні тому

I am not a photographer but t I bought the first Xperia 1 in 2019 and still running sometime you don't text well on a narrow phone what I care more is the sound and watching movies , I think they will change the ratio because of the bars when you watch you tube not enough content in21 /9

@dexterie 26 днів тому

I’ve been debating moving away from iOS, but somehow I don’t want to go for the obvious options (s24 ultra/pixel) and this video made me want a Sony ahaha

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Honestly, this has been a breath of fresh air. I think if the price was more competitive (and they had a wider presence globally) they would really give Samsung, Apple and Google a run for their money. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

@dexterie 26 днів тому

@@AlexGTech de nada. Tinha enviado mensagem no instagram por causa do título, mas acho que já foi corrigido :)

@curtis24-7 24 дні тому

I've got both the 15 pro and the 1 v. I've had the 1iv and the 5iv too. Unfortunately i've put 1v on ebay. I love the physical device, it's a great design but it lacks the quality of life things. The GPS has been inaccurate on every xperia device i've owned. It lacks the apps that you come accustom too on ios, you think you'll find a replacement but you'll never be happy as they're never quite as good. Even the Torch, I didn't realise how much I used it until I didn't have one. I want to come out of the iphone as i'm getting tired of their pushy propriety shenanigans but it's hard.

@al3zzeef 23 дні тому

Why all smart phone companies cancel the external memory slot? The reason is purely financial😢

@MrClaus 19 днів тому

Pixel is amazing. I have 22 ultra and when I upgrade it'll either be a pixel or Sony.

@martinmoellerx 26 днів тому

Legend :-) Great video as always, Alex! Keep up the good work!

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Thanks Martin!! And you are a legend for watching that far too! 🙌🏼

@TheAngryIntellect- 16 днів тому

I like your video... Good colouring, pleasing images and you have a smooth sounding unknown accent which makes this seem more professional. Well done random buddy. 👍

@namelesssnitchy 26 днів тому

i got the xperia 5ii and i am 100% sold on sony xperia flagships. and now i got 3 green stripes in my screen so i slowly watching and saving for another sony xperia 5 or 1 series. 3 major things i would like to see improved though (as a general user): 1. Seemless zoom also to the selfie camera pls sony. So you can make videos and switch to selfie while recording a video (super handy for social media). 2. When having a burst mode on in the basic mode that you can still just make a single shot with the physical shutter button. Pls sony just make a half second delay before it jumps to burst mode (in this way you can easely use both modes with the physical shutter button, super handy) 3. an exception button in the battery save mode for gps/navigation/google maps so you can have best battery life when needed while you still have to use gps for example when on holiday raoming cities. If they improve this im 100% it will attract more to the masses, for the rest the phones are amazing and use a bit cumbersome in the camera department but with basic mode its still easely doable for the everage consumer. For the pro consumer sony already has the best of the best so pls sony focus a bit more on the everage consumer too and not nessacarely with more hdr and ai and computational photography cause your photography is amazing natural (we do love that)

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Love those suggestions!! That seamless zoom really is nice and I hope they bring to the front camera too. Thanks so much for this comment 😊

@andreaskurn 25 днів тому

I read most xperia 5 users have that problem as well, green stripes.. LOL... go with xperia 1 instead.

@leetronix 26 днів тому

👍 Superb shots and videos, it's an awesome phone and a "Lengend" of a review. I really enjoyed this. Just a few points, the sim tray requires no sim tool. The Sony case is excellent and designed ergonomically for picture/video shooting and comes built in with a stand. 😀

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

You're a legend!! Thanks so much Lee, and without you this video would not exist!

@euTechs 21 день тому

I love the interfaces and differences between the different camera apps. 21:9 and 16:9 with external mic support, audio listening while recording, manual focus pull on presets etc. Legend!

@marymadigan9707 26 днів тому

Awesome shots great photos nice one Alex 😎

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Thanks so much Mary 🙏🏼 have a lovely weekend!!

@GroundedTech 24 дні тому

Good video man. Glad to see you use one at last. The strength of the phone is definitely in video. I honestly think it's the best on Android. That 100K is SO close! Cheers, Dan.

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

Totally agree, I was legit surprised by the regular 4K video. In decent lighting I think it's up there with the big boys, if not surpassing them. Mic quality is maybe what needs to improve a bit. And yes, that milestone is days away I think! I will miss being this excited 🤣

@MrMgd33 26 днів тому

Legend....great content and love the detailed review, it really helped me see the full capabilities of this amazing device!

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Thanks so much for the kind words! (And for watching that far!!)

@SondelaConsulting 11 днів тому

As always i love your videoes. So geniune. I am on the hunt for a Andriod and I was about to press the button to buy a new S24 but I think this one may be a better option. Keep doing an awesome job mate.

@srinadh673 15 днів тому

Great one, legend!!

@Isengardtom 18 днів тому

Congrats on 100k

@TheFittedRockStar 26 днів тому

Great review as always!!!

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Thanks again!Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it as it's quite different from what I normally review 🙌🏼

@ASilver526 18 днів тому

Great vid, legend

@iandjakman4045 24 дні тому

legend! great review and really good presentation on your video. It's nice to see impression from a fellow Sony alpha user as well. Additional thing to comment about this phone, you can also doing a long time gaming session using Xperia stream extension + power bypass to keep the temperature in check and having a nicer ergonomic holding the phone You can also doing a camera-ish vlogging style using the vlogging monitor (does not need additional power) and external microphone. A bit more accessories to fiddle but the experience is worth it. I'm sure a more mainstream smartphone such as Iphone, Pixel, and Galaxy are used by many people for a reason, but for a niche audience, this phone is truly enjoyable! Cheers

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

Thanks for the kind words! So much more that I haven't tried, like you said this is for a niche audience but man, did they impress! I was not expecting video to be that good...

@O.Shawabkeh 25 днів тому

My 6-years-old Xperia XZ2 is getting old and glitchy sometimes, I'm contemplating to buy the 1 V. Although I wish the screen resolution was lower, I'm not used to that aspect ratio, and long-term oled is a concern since I listen to YT at work for hours. Finally the price is not encouraging. Legend, and thank you.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Good point on OLED, I wonder if it will stand the test of time... and you're a legend for watching that far 🙌🏼

@pixels_per_inch 23 дні тому

That was a great video! It was detailed yet entertaining. Regarding 5:05, it's actually self learning. I guess in your case it was "trained" incorrectly by the previous user so you'll have to reset it. Otherwise, you just have to override it and it'll adapt accordingly. There are so many functions hidden in settings that aren't turned on by default for some reason, like the wind noise reduction, HDR, high quality stabilisation, AI super resolution zoom and the rear facing microphone. Plus, to get the maximum quality, you have to use Video Pro to get 4K 120 fps and be able to bypass the ISO and shutter limits in Auto. Like you said, it isn't meant for regular phone users, because they'll leave so much potential on the table. It's really a shame but I hope Sony can do it right with the Xperia 1 VI releasing next month!

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

Yeah someone told me that as well, I think I needed to be more patient! I did reset from factory settings so it's just time really. Oh man, I wish I knew about that wind noise reduction! Thanks so much for sharing these tips, will make sure to include them when I get the VI 😉

@mr.sarthou 25 днів тому

nice review. you're a legend dude!

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for watching that far ❤️

@maarteneh 25 днів тому

This phone keeps attracting me. Though I wish it had a variable aperture or at least a bit more depth of field, I love the so-called natural look of the photo's (I'm not really interested in video's). The stills are, unlike other phones, not so typically digitally processed. I hate that artificial HDR shite. Also the AF capabilities and dedicated shutter button are so nice. I don't mind the Xperia doesn't have an enormous amount of megapixels; my Nikon camera hasn't either. I don't print pictures in poster size anyway. What holds me back from buying this phone, is the exorbitant price combined with a painfully short update policy. For now I'm keeping my Xiaomi 13 Pro that I bought with a big discount. It shoots excellent pictures as well.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Couldn't agree more on pricing, and you nailed it on image quality. It's the closest to a real camera I think. Makes you really push yourself to learn photography

@bloodytoad2010 23 дні тому

Legend. Welcome to Sony Xperia!! 😊😊😊

@stevenjones4835 16 днів тому

Legend! The device is great. I use it with no Sim card and I use it as an external monitor / recorder. So a6700 and ZVE1 with one card is not a problem. It's my video camera and I rig it out. It's a super cool device and I've been using sony device since the 90S

@s89kw 23 дні тому

I have Xperia 1v for about 9 months The best phone I have ever used

@yacsae6351 17 днів тому

It's a Wonderful smartphone. But it's regrettable that they removed notification LED, the customizable AlwaysOnDisplay with images, and the zoom system isn't as performing as Xperia 1 III system at night.

@TheAngryIntellect- 16 днів тому

You should try a Motorola edge 30 Pro or the new one being released tomorrow, the edge 50 Ultra. They don't have or use any bloatware at all, they use very close to stock Android and it's always fast and easy to use. Also, their pricing is better than Samsung, Apple, Google, Sony. The only downside to Motorola phones.... They still can't get the camera software or algorithms to work very well so the photos come out random and not good at night time, other than that, my favourite phone brand so far.

@tremainemendez3160 13 днів тому

Legend. Loved your review & subscribed. I do quite a lot of video filming on smartphones so here's my question for you: could you please make a video comparison between S24 ultra and this Sony or the mark vi if launches in the meantime please? So many yt-bers are missing out on the video category and I personally would like to see a video quality comparison, particularly on the wide angle or ultra wide angle. I often have to film in very tight spaces whilst I refuse to use expensive video equipment. I would like yo know if there's a distortion, noise, etc. Many thanks

@AlexGTech 13 днів тому

Great suggestions thank you! Will certainly do that 👊🏼 and thanks for watching that far, legend!

@cheekster777 26 днів тому

Have yourself a great weekend Alex. Thank you.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Thanks mate!! I will be wearing my Brighton top tomorrow 😅 Guess you will be watching that MANxLIV match too!

@cheekster777 26 днів тому

@@AlexGTech Yes. I watched your boys last night followed by the Chelsea match. Lots of goals in both games.

@YorelCairo День тому

Was doubting to get the iphone 15 max pro but I am not using a macbook, so the Sony Xperia 1 V is the one i am going to get. Had a Xperia back in the day but that one started to over heat after a few years but they fixed it with this model.

@Marcos_Maciel62 25 днів тому

É uma marca que sinto falta no Brasil, sempre achei eles lindos, pena que esquentavam tanto e as baterias eram horríveis. Mas tê-lo nas mãos era uma experiência incrível. Eles tinham um algo a mais.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Sim, não entendo mesmo porquê a Sony não distribui ele mundialmente...

@giorgosapo4508 26 днів тому

Awesome video Alex! We're so close to 100K!!! Let's goooo 😁

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

So close! Thank you so much 🙏🏼

@MrMagicFreedom 21 день тому

Legend!

@Kana0211 15 днів тому

I've had this for a couple months, couple issues that annoy me - it still gets hot and hotter while charging, green tint at low brightness(you can tell if you change brightness slider in settings, it turns green at 70%), charging is slow asf for 2023 flagship, and worse of all 2 years software updates.. other than that i love the rest of the phone. I use the jack every time I'm in the car, take pics of everything and lightroom edit makes it awesome, and smooth scrolling screen, and got a 512 sd card for video and pictures.

@yacsae6351 17 днів тому

Excellent video about this Wonderful smartphone 😌. Will you buy Xperia 1 VI if the 4K 21:9 screen is removed ? It's the rumors.

@BurntOrangeHorn78 День тому

With the 8 gen 4 the Xperia VI I should be legendary. The headphone jack and Micro SD slot are missed by most other phones.

@georgeirvingnormaniii3291 17 днів тому

Nice review I’ve always thought the phone was sweet. What kept me I’m jumping into it in previous reviews of earlier. Models was the phone we get hot and some of the things that we use phones for other than photography seem to be not quite there, but I really love, how they kept simple things earphone Jack micro SD card Sony is cool I hope they keep it going.

@NBMSCH 18 днів тому

I'm happy with my Xperia 1 V and of course the main reason for having it is the cameras. Sent from Xperia 1 V

@douglasc9182 23 дні тому

Thanks for the informative video. Perhaps one day, the Xperia 1 line will be legend. I'm looking forward to buying a mark vi. I need a headphone jack and desire a good camera.

@aanselmo 11 днів тому

Legend❤

@MoodylistPlaylistLyrics 18 днів тому

I really appreciate how sony stays on it's classic earphone jack and dedicated micro sd card slot

@sammusic5512 10 днів тому

I really love xperia especially miss the shutter btn, but have not good experienced with 5 mark iii because of temperature and poor quality of telephoto lens.

@MajicSho 26 днів тому

Class review as usual. I'm using the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Alex and I think it would be an interesting review for you to do.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

That's so cool to hear, thank you! Taht Xiaomi 14 Ultra is on my list, for sure!! Have a great weekend!

@joelconolly5574 21 день тому

I'm actually thinking of getting the Xperia 1 VI, but I'm debating whether I should get it considering the price. I just fear I might not like it if I go for it considering how expensive it's gonna cost in my country. Maybe I should...

@maliknielsen7952 24 дні тому

Im love my Sony Xperia 1 V camera love it Manuel foto No AI also my old sony's are xperia 1 iv and xperia 5iii and xperia 5ii and xperia 1 and xperia xz Premium and xperia xz 3 and xperia xz2 and xperia xz 1 and xperia x compart 🤗from xperia 5 II Manuel foto star love it Im like pro camera sony xperia

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

Amazing! I'd love to see your work, if you share it online, let me know 🙌🏼

@hippiebroetchen 10 днів тому

Legend 😊

@WhimsicalPacifist 23 дні тому

Been using it for photos and videos. It's a really nice width to get good grip with one hand. Don't know what they'd do to improve the "premium feel" on it; the back is laser etched Gorilla Glass. Only thing I'd like better on it would be a 1" sensor. If Sony kept the aspect ratio/size but changed the sensor to 1", I'd immediately buy the upgrade.

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

I was really surprised by the video and photo quality (maybe I shouldn't have been given Sony sells the camera sensors to so many manufacturers). Yes, a 1"sensor of that quality would be incredible!

@issadevs 10 днів тому

legend

@studio313byh.a 26 днів тому

“Legend”. I used Sony Ericsson P900 series in 1990s as my main phone and it used to have tiny stylus if you remember I may try the Sony Experian 1 V if someone give it to me for testing 😂😂

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Haha, yes, I was lucky to have such a nice friend who let me have it for a month!

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

And thanks so much for watching this far! ♥️

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

I do remember the stylus!!

@studio313byh.a 26 днів тому

I had P800 and then P990 before switching over to Nokia N series Dunno why Sony does not stylus now despite being pioneers

@boiitech1 11 днів тому

I wish with all my heart have this phone

@Ash-cz4xv 14 днів тому

I loved it

@AlexGTech 12 днів тому

Such a cool phone! Glad I got to try it

@PixelPerfectPursuit 13 днів тому

Also to add, the headphone jack also works as an external mic jack too

@AlexGTech 12 днів тому

such a complete device! Can't wait for VI

@lornjohnson3039 17 днів тому

I own the 1MK2, patiently waiting on the MK6

@marcelmajercik8374 16 днів тому

I'm using galaxy note 9 but waiting for the mark vi too.

@Aredubu 14 днів тому

Legend - I've always liked Sony phones and their Xperia tablets, too. I'd love to get this one, especially if Sony is taking away the 4K screen on the I VI. Only committing to a couple of years of software support is a deal-killer for me.

@AlexGTech 12 днів тому

yes, these days we need at least 5 years really. Hope the VI lives up to its predecessor

@TheSewiseguy 26 днів тому

Legend

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Yay!! Thanks for watching that far 👍 😊

@drmoynihan 18 днів тому

I have loved Samsung 3,4,7,9, & 10. But then they took out sim card and the headphone jack. So, I am considering Xperia 5 IV.

@4paapii 23 дні тому

7:38 what editing software is that?

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

That is Adobe Lightroom mobile. Love it!

@nafeeahnaf6296 23 дні тому

Miss Xperia Z days when they were more popular and had more marketing

@ac11dc110 26 днів тому

does it overheat? it's a bummer an almost 2k phone doesnt have face unlock still impressive

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

This one didn't overheat at all, even when I was recording 4K for a whole morning. In comparison, I thought the 15 Pro Max got really hot, especially in the first few weeks before iOS updates

@nilkantasaha126 День тому

What is the song at the end of video?? Anyone plz tell me

@AlexGTech 15 годин тому

It’s called Focus on Me by Adelyn Paik 👊🏼

@ryanmullen98 17 днів тому

Going from a S22 Ultra to Sony Xperia 1V was an "Upgrade" newer phone and new gen hardware etc... but it's biggest let down in my experience was software updates,full support for the screen aspect ratio having the black bars all the time bit of annoyance and have not many companies making cases for it only companies that due make a couple good options were Spigen. Going back Samsung to a S24 Ultra, you realise how unpolished the software compared to other versions of android and how much options there is for accessories and magsafe 🙌. However I can't fully diss the phone, the 4k screen for watching TV is unreal 👌 and taking photos and videos best phone I've used hands down like the S24 ultra doesn't come close in comparison likes.

@AshtonsWorld17 25 днів тому

i would 100% switch from my iPhone 14 pro max and try this BUT its just too expensive, they are not in stores in NZ and its a nightmare to obtain for decent prices :/

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Crazy expensive and lack of presence globally... if they fix these two things they would be up there with the big boys I think

@kulalumban 25 днів тому

legend🙃

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Amazing!! Thank you for watching that far! What so you think of this phone? 😊

@kulalumban 24 дні тому

@@AlexGTech I think it's a great phone that is very underrated. I'm a photographer and I think this phone would complement my photography perfectly. The fact that you can use the phone as a secondary monitor to Sony cameras when shooting video makes it all so functional. If I could buy it, I would.

@MsMRkv 14 днів тому

Legend XD

@AlexGTech 12 днів тому

Thank you!! you are legend for watching that far 🥰

@baoquoc3710 14 днів тому

Hey Alex! Can you do the Japan trip as a treat for 100K Subscribers? Using the Sony 1V to make cinematic shots as well!

@AlexGTech 12 днів тому

Now THAT would be a dream!!

@rahullulay 26 днів тому

Tap to pay doesnt work on this one. Tried 2 different phones same issue. There is some issue with NFC. Was very frustrating when i was visiting London last year could not use it to pay at a lot of places.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Such a shame... I hope they fix these issues soon. I also hope they release it in different markets, this phone has bags of potential, if priced right

@bloodytoad2010 23 дні тому

It work for mine. You need to update google application.

@thinker009 25 днів тому

I would buy it, as second phone. Although it is very appealing, it lacks fine tuning. It is just a LEGENDary item...

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

I agree! And I see what you did there 😏 you're a legend for watching that far!

@ManA-Level 25 днів тому

Definitely waiting for Mark iv

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Me too, I knew I would love this phone

@MunirRahool 25 днів тому

Sony, that was my first choice in Smartphones, Sony Ericsson to be exact. I loved the start of Xperia Lineup, I just wish they do better, in term of overall camera app experience. Small things that they do put me off and I am fulltime smartphone videographer and photographer. I professionally do this. And two of the Xperias just did not work for me as Camera. And yes, NO iPhone here for me at all. Been using Xiaomi 10T, Got myself a Samsung S22 Ultra recently.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Nice! Yes the Sony Ericcson phines were great, i remember the very first camera phones, before the iPhone. It was a fun time! And yes the Galaxy phones have become a reference recently

@RKMalo13 16 днів тому

I have a IV and want to get a V. I'm honestly not liking what I'm seeing on the VI leaks considering they're likely changing the aspect ratio and getting rid of the 4K screen. I'm likely either going to upgrade to a Sony Xperia I mk V or a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. I think iPhones are neat but I'd never buy one.

@DavidLewisTech 25 днів тому

Man…I’m tempted!! I may have to ‘borrow’ it….

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Such a nice phone, I think yous appreciate the audio aspect of it too!

@DavidLewisTech 24 дні тому

@@AlexGTech I feel a section in the next pod covring that bad boy!!

@VernL4 2 дні тому

I feel that Sony phones are "legend"ary! 😉I've owned multiple models and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Memory card slot and the headphone jack are incredibly useful. I currently have a Pixel, but would love to go back to Sony. My issue is price. There is no way I'm going to pay that much for a phone. Oh, and I personally love it when you say "The iphone can't do that"! I've been saying that more and more lately since I was issued an iphone as a work phone...😵😵‍💫😭😖😫😡

@haikaljendol8334 18 днів тому

But only 2 years receive update right? 😢 why sony why

@rafalp5274 25 днів тому

I remember my Sony Xperia Z1 and Z3 really for that time Z1 make great pictures on this time and I put phone under the water and making video.Battery that time is insane 3/4day on android 2 on 5” screen light use,Then I switch on Z3 but I fell nothing change besides phone look modern then I switch to iPhone 7,X,SE2 now 13PRO and thinking back to Sony I wait for Xperia 1 VI let’s see.

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Nice! To be fair the 13Pro has been one of the best iPhones recently, and no dynamic island which I preferred. Right now for my use the Galaxy stuff still edging it but I keep trying iPhones hoping they'd get more useful for me

@MrOrtmeier 26 днів тому

I think IF Sony wants to target average Joe it either needs to focus heavily on the 10 Series and bring that up to S24 level but at a lower €500 price. Or make the 5 series more like an S24 in terms of ease of use, ltpo, remove all the pro apps etc and price it a touch lower at say €750. And of course they would need a MEGA advertising campaign to make average Joe aware that Sony phones exist. Tbh i don't think it's worth their while because the smartphone market is in decline, people don't have that kind of money anymore and they more or less stick with their favourite brand. To get them to switch is really not easy. As long as Sony doesn't expect mobile division to be a money maker but more of a Pro photographer companion device, they should continue as is. I would make the 10 series more competitive on features and price it at €350/400. Give it S24 level cameras borhvon hardware and software/computational photography, LTPO 120hz display, wireless charging, headphone jack, SD card, IP 68, and have local repairs and accessories. In other words beat the Xiaomi's, Poco's, Realme's, Nothings, Samsung's etc in the €500 and below market. That's where the growth is likely to be. Especially around the €300/350 mark. Oh, and 3 years OS upgrades.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

I agree, really not sure where Sony wants to take this, but as you said, Marketing and pricing (as well as presence globally) would play an important role if they want to take this to the masses. Maybe they are happy to just appeal to that niche of enthusiasts/photographers, difficult to tell..

@bloodytoad2010 23 дні тому

Xperia 1vi is likely going to give 5 years of os updates.

@vishalachari2281 26 днів тому

Am tempted but Sadly Sony store is not selling any phones in their store or online in New Zealand

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Such a shame, wish they distributed globally

@vishalachari2281 24 дні тому

@@AlexGTech yes indeed . This is just what LG did here before their phone decision demise

@CahyoAroyanto 9 днів тому

Campus is binder

@christianmapanirosescharli9204 19 днів тому

Incorrect about gaming. This is a Sony phone, which means PlayStation meaning you can play your ps4/ps5 games on it.. i guess its an attempt to appeal to millions of ps owners. But it is a niche phone demanding more from the user. I absolutely love my 1 V but it, as you said, has some hickups.. but dont all phones hickup from time to time? Either way, great video man 👌🏾

@uhu4677 25 днів тому

The reasons I didn't buy the Xperia 1V (yet?) are: 1. Only 2 years new Android versions. That's really not enough for a 1000€ phone. 5 years should be the absolute minimum. 2. Uncertain about modded GCam support. Sony's own apps are great for manual shooting. But they are not good enough for quick snaps in full auto with HDR. The GoogleCam (or now PixelCam) app produces much, much better results. There are modded verions of this app, which can be used on other phones. But it's always hard to find out, if there's a mod, which works really well and supports all important features (and all the lenses) on a certain phone. So I am just trying to find that out, before I would consider buying one. Other than that, I think the 1V is really good: Looks better than Pixel or Samsung phones. Has a microSD slot (honestly the EU should just ban all phones without an SD-card-slot). Has the snapdragon processor, and probably good sensors/lenses ... even though I hate, that not all lenses use the same sensor behind them.

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Agree, it needs longer support. The features in this phone are great, I think they need to fix their pricing and distribution globally but I don't know... maybe they want to stay in a closed niche...

@diegoskt5 26 днів тому

Hahaha eu já ia avisar que você havia escrito iv em vez de v e você já corrigiu antes de eu falar 😊

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

😅 Eu tive que corrigir isso umas dez vezes na gravação também! Valeu Diego, abraço!

@namelesssnitchy 26 днів тому

Auto brightness needs time to adjust. Its ai based so at some point it will work better.

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Yeah it felt like that, maybe I needed more patience

@austinsutherland4365 13 днів тому

Smart tell the people who made it to the end of the video to say "legend" so people that dont make it to the end see a bunch of people seemingly calling you a legend😂

@AlexGTech 13 днів тому

You're a legend though for watching that far 👊🏼

@austinsutherland4365 12 днів тому

@@AlexGTech 🤝🏼

@ezeNdog 11 днів тому

Wait until u get in the audio section of this phone.

@edmundblack 22 дні тому

So, you say that the price is 12 pounds and 99 pence ? Or what do you mean by twelve ninety nine ?

@AlexGTech 22 дні тому

About.... 13 bob.. .I mean 600 farthings. Or 12 chillings 99 pence.

@edmundblack 21 день тому

@@AlexGTech Smart ! Not enough to read numbers correctly though

@pixelgaming7261 26 днів тому

Try the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The cameras will blow you away.

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

I can't wait to try that one!! That's next on my list 🙌🏼

@leeoziinho2012 26 днів тому

Another great video, Alex! Hugs from Brazil 🤗

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

Valeu meu amigo!! Agora vou trabalhar em um video pro canal Brasileiro! Bom fim de semana!

@leeoziinho2012 26 днів тому

@@AlexGTech Aguardo ansiosamente : )

@kheankimhong 20 днів тому

❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

@joshuabergeman354 24 дні тому

Guess who stupidly imported a OPPO Find X7 Ultra. If you guessed me you win, prizes not included 😅

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Oh no 😆 I'm looking at Xiaomi now, haven't tried those yet...

@joshuabergeman354 24 дні тому

@AlexGTech the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is looking really good and has the advantage of a global release unlike my X7 Ultra which is a China exclusive and so running a Chinese rom. The reason I went with the OPPO is that I knew from having OnePlus phones that I get on with the software. And software can make or break the entire experience 😅

@dulsanglama7412 25 днів тому

Money 🤑💰

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

❤️

@bfcsbfcs 4 дні тому

At this moment... many $ony guys very want to see ... is the New Vi 😂

@AlexGTech 2 дні тому

very true, definitely getting one when I can !

@jumaaljbar3255 26 днів тому

I cant talk about it they don't shere the phone

@AlexGTech 26 днів тому

What do you mean by that?

@Vandiekins 25 днів тому

its a samsung fold that doesnt fold. why would they make a phone so narrow

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

That aspect ratio has its benefits, I gotta say... I like big phones too but it's nice to enjoy something a bit more comfortable sometimes

@simmysharma6845 3 дні тому

👍🙏😊

@AlexGTech 2 дні тому

cheers!!

@michaels8607 20 днів тому

Android will be Android? What is that supposed to mean? Android phones are the ones innovating and bringing real features for the money. Iphones are the same exact phones for like 10 years. Android means you get gaming phones. IR Blasters, headphone jacks, more choices of battery life,and SD storage, AND you get a charger..Sony and Samsung Notes are overpriced, yet they offer sooooooo much more,so many choices for LESS..When Sony offers the phone for a reasonable price I will take a peek..I do not care about the cameras and playback because I am an adult and care about professional content so I use amazing things called laptops and ILC/cameras...

@mgermelckumyn3688 25 днів тому

Crazy smartphone manual monstrers Xperia 1 Mark 5 Mark 6 ? 🤷 2k display 😅 Xperia Pro i 21 year old very good vs iPhone 16-17😅😅

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Should be fun to compare it with the next iPhones for sure

@khalidlatif6200 18 днів тому

Very expensive, old design, no long term Software and security updates compare with flagships to even budget which get more update. And not enough interesting colours available.

@omsingh4478 26 днів тому

Bro is not a good photographer😂😂 biggest joke I've ever heard

@AlexGTech 25 днів тому

Haha thanks, you're way too kind!

@cristianosouza8329 8 днів тому

Hi Alex Your friend Lee have a account in youtube? Write here channel Lee.

@AlexGTech 2 дні тому

sadly, he doesn't...

@iBekam911 24 дні тому

I'd wasted money on this phone

@AlexGTech 23 дні тому

oh no! What happened?

@pillepolle3122 24 дні тому

sorry to say but this review comes one year too late.

@AlexGTech 24 дні тому

Hi there. I don't get companies to send me phones and UKposts is not my main job. So I have to do what I can to review what I can get my hands on and have the time for. With your support in watching, liking, sharing perhaps one day the channel will grow to a point where UKposts can be my main job and I will be able to get early access to these devices. I'm really grateful to the viewer who actually let me have this phone for a month, without him and without this community this video wouldn't even be possible 🙏🏼