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
Published: 2019-07-26, Author: Andrei , review by: anandtech.com
The Xperia 1 is a very important device to Sony as it marks major changes in the company's product strategy. While I go over the various parts of the device in the conclusion, I do have to remind reader that the phone was launched with a release price of...
The Xperia 1 has a near-perfect display, but its size makes the phone feel (and look) bizarre. If the company ditched the thick bezels around the camera and chin of the device, it could maintain that super-wide aspect ratio while looking more modern.But w...
The Xperia 1 isn't a bad phone — in fact, it's something of a triumph for Sony, whose handsets rarely surpass overall expectations. The screen's aspect ratio might be a bit of a gimmick, but its vibrancy isn't, and the triple-sensor cameras capture better...
Published: 2019-07-15, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Excellent performance, 4K screen is beautiful, Great for split-screen multitasking
Underwhelming battery life, 4K is totally unnecessary on smartphones, Triple camera needs more polish
At the end of it all, the Xperia 1 is a powerful device, and I have to give Sony credit for bucking just about every smartphone trend out there to build something truly unique. But that uniqueness comes at a cost: Between its oddball screen and some puzzl...
Fast app, Dedicated camera button, Feature rich, Solid 4K video capture
No night mode, No portrait mode, Poor HDR performance, Average photo quality
As I said in my full Sony Xperia 1 review, I'm stunned at how poorly the Xperia 1's camera performs. Not only is it not up to snuff when compared to other flagships, such as the Samsung Galaxy S10, Huawei P30 Pro, and Google Pixel 3 XL, it doesn't even co...
Abstract: The OnePlus 7 comes in a couple of configurations. The base model costs £499 and has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For £549 you get 8GB of RAM and a massive 256GB of storage. These prices edge outside the mid range, but still give you an awful...
There's a lot to like about the Sony Xperia 1. It has improved in a lot of places, compared to its previous flagship smartphones. The biggest one being the camera. It's a bit surprising that the camera had taken this long to really come all this way, cons...
The Sony Xperia 1 is the most exciting Sony phone in many years. But it's still not perfect. And in many areas, it does not stand up to other smartphones that are in the same $900-$1,000 price range. Though many of the downsides we talked about here could...
Phenomenal display, Excellent triple camera array, Long-lasting battery, Water resistant
Awkward fingerprint sensor placement, No wireless charging, Camera is slow to open and switch between lenses
Sony may have fallen out of the limelight in recent years, but the Xperia 1 shows that the company absolutely still knows how to make a great phone. From the absolutely incredible display to the clean software, fast performance, and great cameras with a f...
