Sony Xperia 1 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	Stuff | Basil Kronfli Pricey, brave, excellent - the Xperia 1 is a sensational smartphone and a film enthusiast's dream. Read full review
90	AVForums | David Phelan This is an elegant, attractive and highly capable phone. Read full review
90	Android Central | Hayato Huseman The Xperia 1 nails all of the essentials, with blisteringly fast performance and three excellent cameras. The extra-tall display takes some getting used to, but it makes widescreen movies more immersive, and its 4K HDR technology is unmatched. Read full review
90	AndroidPit | Steffen Herget The Xperia 1 has no serious weakness, at least not if you can do without wireless charging and the jack socket. Read full review
89	NotebookCheck | Marcus Herbrich The Sony Xperia 1 is an ideal companion for those who like to watch movies on the move. There are better options out there though if you do not fit this niche. Read full review
80	Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford The Xperia 1 is certainly unique and definitely underrated, but it's not the mass market handset that Sony Mobile's bottom line wishes it was. Read full review
80	IT PRO | Nathan Spendelow Xperia 1 remains a superb option that's more than worthy of a recommendation. Read full review
80	VentureBeat | Kyle Wiggers 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-than-expected snaps indoors and out. Read full review
80	MobileTechTalk | Craig Bradshaw The performance it delivers, the screen real estate, the stock software look and feel, the design and general aesthetic of the unit; everything screams premium until you get to the optics. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu Sony's Xperia 1 is the best Xperia phone to date. But while the cinematic screen is a treat, battery life and the camera could be better, and that's without mentioning all the quirks with the software. Read full review
80	AnandTech | Andrei Frumusanu Where the Xperia's strengths lie is in the sheer amount of detail that the camera is able to capture. I was thoroughly impressed by the results and the phone is quite far ahead of all of the competition in this area, resulting in resolving significantly better spatial resolution, detail, and textures. Read full review
80	T3 | Robert Jones For avid movie watchers and/or makers, film aficionados if you will, then the Sony Xperia 1 is simply the best phone on the market today. Read full review
80	The Inquirer | Alan Martin If you can get past its strange dimensions - seriously, do try and use one before buying - then the Xperia 1 is a brilliant smartphone. It's lightning-fast, has a wonderful screen and takes fantastic photos. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall The Sony Xperia 1 is dominated by that 21:9 display. It's the most interesting feature of the phone and the most rewarding if you watch a lot of movies and want the utmost detail. Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker The best Sony phone in years and a unique approach that should deservedly win fans. Read full review
80	ZDNet | Sandra Vogel The tall Xperia 1 is also unwieldy to pocket and one-handed use is challenging, but overall the 6.5-inch OLED screen is more likely to be a deal-maker than a deal-breaker. Read full review
80	phoneArena | Nick Todorov Sony Xperia 1 is actually a very good phone ... at this price point, however, a phone has to be more than good. It has to be flawless, and the Xperia 1 isn't. Read full review
80	TechRadar | Tom Bedford You'd have to be a bit of a cinema buff to consider the Sony Xperia 1 over its competition, but for people who want a high-quality movie experience on their phone, it's a compelling purchase. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow It's a crying shame that the weak battery life and video stabilisation niggles hold it back, but the Xperia 1 remains a superb option that's more than worthy of a recommendation. Read full review
70	Tom's Guide | Caitlin McGarry I wanted to like the Xperia 1. But it's just too expensive for what you get ... the Galaxy S10+ is still the Android flagship to beat. Read full review
70	Android Authority | Eric Zeman Bottom line, if you thought Sony's adoption of the triple-camera setup would lead to a dramatic improvement in imaging quality, I'm here to tell you that's not the case. Read full review
65	The Verge | Dieter Bohn Yes, the Xperia 1 stands out, but making a unique form factor is easy. Making a good, complete package is not. Read full review
60	Wired | Scott Gilbertson If you really want to create the next cinematic masterpiece, skip Sony's phone, grab a Pixel 3A. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in) Weight: 178 g (6.28 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.5 inches diagonal Resolution: 3840 x 1644 pixels Screen Density: 643 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 82 % Display Type: OLED
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) GPU: Adreno 640 RAM: 6GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels (telephoto) + 12 megapixels (ultra-wide) with LED flash Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 128GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3300 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Quick Charge
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	Side
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page