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Sony Xperia 1 deals and reviews

Sony Xperia 1

Sony Xperia 1 deals and reviews

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23 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): May 2019

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

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Stuff | Basil Kronfli

Pricey, brave, excellent - the Xperia 1 is a sensational smartphone and a film enthusiast's dream.

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90/100

AVForums | David Phelan

This is an elegant, attractive and highly capable phone.

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90/100

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.

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90/100

AndroidPit | Steffen Herget

The Xperia 1 has no serious weakness, at least not if you can do without wireless charging and the jack socket.

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89/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

IT PRO | Nathan Spendelow

Xperia 1 remains a superb option that's more than worthy of a recommendation.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

The best Sony phone in years and a unique approach that should deservedly win fans.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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65/100

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.

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60/100

Wired | Scott Gilbertson

If you really want to create the next cinematic masterpiece, skip Sony's phone, grab a Pixel 3A.

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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 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 128GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD


Camera

Main Camera: 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels (telephoto) + 12 megapixels (ultra-wide) with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels


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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


Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3,300mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Not Available


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