Testseek.co.uk have collected 294 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia 1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia 1.
June 2019
(81%)
294 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
47 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Speedy performance
Clean and easy-to-use Android interface
Cinema Pro offers cinematic video
Excellent 4K display
Tall screen size is unique and useful
Superb triple camera
4K 21
9 screen looks lovely
Performance is rock solid
Great display for watching movies
Interesting design
Good quality of build
21
9 aspect ratio actually has uses now
Impressive chipset and performance
Film-making app is a big draw
Beautiful design
Long screen is sensational to use
Compelling stills/video camera
Premium
Mature design
Excellent 21
9 4K HDR OLED screen
Rapid Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor
Refreshingly stock Android 9.0 Pie OS
Immersive Dolby Atmos audio
IP65/IP68 dust and waterproof rated
Wonderful screen
Fast as lightning
Damned fine camera
Striking design
Excellent fingerprint unlock
Outstanding display
Versatile cameras
Sleek and stylish design despite the large screen
You can point the phone in landscape mode at an object and the camera will automatically open
While double tapping the left side of the phone will capture a photo
Simple and straightforward to use
The
The editors didn't like
Battery life could be better
Several software bugs and issues
Camera falls short of the competition
Screen is dim outdoors
Disappointing battery life
Issues with video stabilisation
Camera app isn't great and performance could be better
Battery life is a little short
The display's max brightness is too dim
Battery life could be a lot better
Fingerprint sensor seems unreliable
Battery is good
Not great
No wireless charging
Occasional lag in camera UI
Battery life is disappointing
Camera system is beaten by rivals
Fingerprint sensor feels inconsistent
4K on a screen this size is silly
Too tall to hold comfortably
Expensive
Rating
Screen could be brighter
Very occasional slow response
Unfortunately
It's easy to cover the camera lens when holding the phone
The screen suffers from glare in bright light and fingerprint marks
Superb triple camera, 4K 21:9 screen looks lovely, Performance is rock solid
Disappointing battery life, Issues with video stabilisation
Despite a few problems, I still think the Xperia 1 does a fine job of bolstering Sony's recent smartphone successes. After a troubling couple of years, there's enough innovative tech on offer here for the Xperia 1 to stand out from the (ever-increasing) f...
Abstract: Just when we thought Sony had settled into a naming pattern for its flagship smartphones it changes track again. Before MWC we got a sneak peek at the Xperia 1, the company's latest stab at smartphone relevancy. It's a shame that Sony doesn't get a prope...
Beautiful design, Long screen is sensational to use, Compelling stills/video camera
Battery is good, not great, No wireless charging, Occasional lag in camera UI
There's a lot to like about the Xperia 1 and not just the name. Aesthically it's clean, simple and means business, plus slap old Crouchie out on the pub table and its dimensions set it apart from the crowd. The obvious star of the show is that 4K HDR OLE...
Great display for watching movies,Interesting design,Good quality of build
Camera app isn't great and performance could be better,Battery life is a little short
The Sony Xperia 1 is a little different and we love that about it. In a market where many flagship smartphones take on similar forms, it's good to see some variation. That 21:9 aspect ratio has some serious potential for those that love to watch films on...
Great camera, Multi-tasking is something I never knew I needed, Gorgeous screen, Fantastic battery life, Wonderful sound quality,
Some issues with activating the landscape camera function, Night scenes are a bit odd but very good for a phone, Typing is a bit weird due to the screen's design, Putting a case and a screen protector on it makes thing more awkward, as with sideswiping th
I really like the image quality from the Sony Xperia 1 in good lighting. It's far better than anything I've seen from Apple that can be shot during the day. Where I think the Sony Xperia 1 is best is with good lighting. To that end, it's exceptional for t...
Distinctive extra-tall display, Movies look fantastic on it, Strong triple-camera setup, Loads of power onboard
Screen isn't as bold or bright as we'd like, It's very expensive, Inconsistent fingerprint sensor, No wireless charging, Lacks 3.5mm headphone port
We'd look elsewhere for a top-tier flagship phone.Sony's Xperia 1 is a one-of-a-kind offering in the crowded smartphone scene, and it's arguably the best phone to watch a film on. However, it feels overpriced and isn't as feature-rich as some competitors...
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Published: 2019-10-10, Author: David , review by: dxomark.com
Great bass preservation, Good localization of sound sources, wide sound stage, Relatively high maximum loudness
Poor midrange and treble recording, Muffled sounds in meeting recordings, Poor ability to hear direction of sound sources, Recorded voices often perceived as too far away, Signal-to-noise ratio is too low when recording voices
Sony has clearly invested a lot in the Xperia 1's audio feature set. Unfortunately, that investment doesn't shine through when using the device to play music or movies through its speakers at the default settings. (Users should definitely experiment with...
Published: 2019-09-26, Author: Jon , review by: shutterbug.com
I didn't mention anything at all about the telephone features. I don't feel qualified to review the telephony and, in fact, the device I borrowed was never activated to be used as a phone. I didn't write about gaming possibilities either, for the same rea...
Published: 2019-09-18, Author: Lars , review by: dxomark.com
The Xperia 1 comes with a few pretty unique movie features, including a 21:9 aspect ratio, 24fps recording, and color management presets, which were not assessed under our test protocol. If you think those features could help lift your mobile videography...
