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
little content optimised for a 21:9 display, front-facing camera, disappointing low-light photos, poor Wi-Fi attenuation, battery life, slow microSD card slot, no wireless charging, high MSRP, late release
Sony Xperia 1 smartphone review. Test device courtesy of Cyberport.de.Sony has done a good job overall with the Xperia 1. It has an eye-catching display, is well-built and it has decent performance. However, the device has taken almost five months to come...
Published: 2019-06-14, Author: Nick , review by: phonearena.com
Beautiful display, Versatile triple camera setup, Fast, clean software, Solid, classic design, Stereo speakers sound very clear (but lack of bass),
Camera software feels unfinished, Unreliable fingerprint scanner, No wireless charging
Sony's mobile business is supposedly headed in a new direction, but one crucial aspect doesn't seem to have changed – pricing. In the US, the Sony Xperia 1 can be only pre-ordered for $949 on Amazon, and it won't ship until July 12. A Galaxy S10+ costs $5...
The Xperia 1 stands out with its 21:9 4K OLED screen, which is quite simply superb and the outstanding feature of Sony's flagship smartphone. Audio output direct from the handset could be better (although a good headset will sort that out) and it's a sham...
After spending a decent amount of time with the Xperia 1, I'm left with mixed feelings. There is a lot to like about the smartphone, with features such as Eye AF and 10fps shooting being great to see in a device like this – you can't help but wonder why i...
Abstract: Sony has been lagging behind other big-name brands in the smartphone market, such as Huawei, Samsung and Apple. Despite having a very successful camera brand in the shape of its Alpha models, technology has not been shared between the two brands. All that...
Standout screen, Premium design, Manual video recording
No wireless charging, No video editing tools, Questionable battery capacity
The Xperia 1 is a brave flagship that tries to be different in a world of notches and punch holes. Its 4K HDR 21:9 screen is a statement piece that draws you in, while its Alpha inspired triple camera setup and CineAlta powered video recording tool checks...
Abstract: Sony's Xperia phones for 2019 take a bold approach with new screen shapes that dramatically change the appearance and personality of Sony's lineup. The Sony Xperia 1 flagship is joined by the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus mid-range handsets. All three were...
Color us surprised! While gaming phones outdoing mainstream flagships was hardly shocking given how tightly the latter are packed, we never expected the differences to be this big. While benchmarks would let you believe that all current flagship phones pe...
Wrap upWe knew going into this that the Xperia 1 and the Galaxy S10+ were evenly matched on paper. Surprise-suprise, they ran a very close race in practice and a dozen pages of comparisons later there's no true loser. Which has the rather wholesome conseq...
Class-leading 4K HDR OLED cinematic display, Flagship-grade Snapdragon 855 chipset, Classy design with IP68-certification, Excellent stereo speakers setup, Top notch camera experience, photo and video, Night-time shots are Sony's best yet, Eye tracking au
No audio jack, No 4K@60fps video recording, We wish the ultra wide cam had autofocus, Audio output quality is not on the level of competition, Poor fingerprint reader peformance and no Face Unlock option, Battery life is not very good, No Wireless chargin
The Xperia 1 has one-of-a-kind 4K display, HDR OLED at that. The triple camera, the stereo speakers, latest Snapdragon chip, stylish design, and the IP68 ingress protection all add to an overall great package.The camera experience is a little bit rough ar...
