Price: $1,399.99 - $998.00
(as of Dec 04, 2024 10:04:33 UTC – Details)
Next-gen sensor. Next-gen imaging. Expressive power beyond the realm of smartphones. With its next-generation Exmor T for mobile sensor and computational processing, the Xperia 1 V delivers low-light pictures that you never thought possible on a smartphone, with less noise and wider dynamic range[1] – and videos with cinematic color expression. Its imaging prowess is complemented by a host of other features, from immersive entertainment to functional, tactile design. [1] In terms of noise resistance performance and dynamic range for still images in lighting environments of LV (Light Value) 2 or less. Comparison with our digital camera equipped with a Full-frame sensor. [2] Video recording restrictions may apply.
Next-gen sensor & computational processing for stunning low light shots
Create cinematic color expression with S-Cinetone for mobile
4K HDR native 120fps video recording[2] on all rear lenses
Latest AI to deliver exceptional camera results
Capture beautiful and natural skin tones under various light situations.
Customers say
Customers like the camera quality, screen quality, and speed of the cell phone. They mention it’s fantastic, has a beautiful screen, and is very fast. Some are satisfied with the memory capacity and battery life. However, some customers are disappointed with the value for money and differ on internet connectivity.
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Robert H. –
Absolutely worth the upgrade if you’re far enough
I’m writing this from the viewpoint of someone who’s upgrading from the OG Xperia 1.In this case, I can see all the amazing features that they added into the line of phones from the first flagship. I held off on the 1 IV because of the overheating issue when it came out, and now I get to experience this phone that is basically a culmination of all the little things that they wanted to do with the line.1. The 4k oled display is gorgeous as usual. The classic Xperia tall slim profile rocks.2. The sound upgrade is amazing and way louder than my 1. The forward facing speakers really make a huge difference to the quality when watching videos or playing games.3. I really appreciate the materials in the back – the textured gorilla glass helps with the fingerprints and grip (But I would probably keep using a phone case just to be extra safe anyway).4. The night-scene ability is better than previous versions and although Sony is a bit slow on this compared to other phones, I’m glad it’s finally made its way here.5. The metal edges of the phone feel premium, and the textured buttons only add to that. Again, the shutter button is very unique to this line of phones and the double-press feature makes it work like a dedicated camera.6. Speaking of taking pictures (probably the biggest reason anyone would get this phone), the suite of apps for professional capture and editing is amazing. I’m no professional photographer, but with the official website’s quick tutorials, I can pretend like I am.And of course, the headphone jack, the expandable microSD slots, etc.. the list can go on for the small things as well!Some of the disappointing things are:1. So we get a nice bokeh effect now, but still no macro mode.2. Night-scene is a thing, but it’s still kind of underwhelming.3. You really do need to know your way around the camera apps to capture great photos. The automatic mode doesn’t really do much to impress.I have very few qualms about the quality of this phone. It’s a really impressive piece of tech and for me at least, it’s a great step up from the original flagship. It might not be worth the price to upgrade from the previous mark IV (especially since they fixed most of the problems that plagued that), but they also lower their price so it could be a worthy investment. All in all, I love this phone so far and I hope to be using it for many years to come.
AaronM –
Fantastic phone and Camera. Often called an enthusiast product.
Sony Xperia phones have been my go to for the last 10 years or so. Shape of phone is unique, and others often ask while I’m using it if it is an “Xperia” or “Sony Pro phone” due to shape. People that know, just kinda know and recognize it from reviews.Sony Camera lenses (from Zeiss) are great on the phone and the Sony lack of unneeded apps is very helpful with saving space. This phone accepts my 1 terabyte Micro SD card and allows me to plug in headphones when I need to. I travel a great deal, so sometimes my headphones don’t last the whole day. This is especially true if there is a long delay between long flights. Sony is great about having LDAC blue tooth which works great with all of Sony’s best headphones and with my Mark Levinson headphones. LDAC really does make wireless listening sound better, though wired is usually still best on devices that offer it. Another reason it is great to have a 3.5 mm port on a phone.The Sony camera software is familiar to anyone familiar with Sony Alpha cameras. The software is great. You can use the auto settings for everyday usage when you’re in a hurry, but you can jump to full SLR mode when you want. The camera on this phone (like other High end Xperia phones before it) has analog and digital zoom. As a purist, I like to use the analog zoom more than the digital, but the combination of both is still great when needed.Downsides of this phone? Only has two microSD/Sim slots. You can use one SIM and one SD or one two sims. Previous version allowed two sims and one microSD at the same time. Doesn’t affect 95+% of users. If you regularly travel on two continents, it will though. Other thing some may not like is lack of case choices. I was able to find a few I like a lot, but the selection isn’t as great as latest Samsung or iPhone choices would be.It does seem to be an enthusiast product, but the great features far outweigh the few downsides.
Anonymouse –
Had to send it back. Stunningly awful display exhibits horrific rendering of black / dark images
I’ve been brand-loyal to Sony nearly all my life. First Sony product ever owned was a WM-F10 Walkman – that’s going *way* back. First smartphone: Xperia Z3. Then a XZ Premium. Then a Xperia 1 III. I was heartbroken to see the X1VI was *not* going to get a US release. So I went for the X1V. As unpowered hardware it is gorgeous: textured back and sides, it just feels like a premium product. Was so excited to get it running, I just assumed the same high quality would continue by way of its display. It took a week to realize something was extremely wrong. I noticed that wallpapers looked like they were rendering in low-resolution. Anything dark revealed black crush / pixilation / “blocky”-ness. But it wasn’t until I played back films to watch that its unforgivable, wholly unacceptable flaws were on total gross display. I love watching old, vintage horror films. When I played the 1931 Dracula, the aforementioned video defects were sickeningly, glaringly obvious – even more so given the age of that film. NONE of those problems were apparent in my previous Sony phone, the Xperia 1 III. When it dawned on me that there was nothing in the settings that could offer correction, the decision to send it back was painfully clear. I really wanted to own this edition, but after what I viewed – which looked CHEAP – any thought of hanging onto it was made impossible. There was just no justifiable way this phone could be of any further use. This has left me shook. For now, I’m hanging onto my X1III, which still performs superbly, save for degraded battery over the last 3 years. The crazy thing is, I’d still give the company a chance to redeem itself, should it decide to re-enter the US market with say, a Xperia 1 VII. That’s “loyalty” for you – and unfortunately the Xperia 1 V is a betrayal, an obscenity to the standard I once held it to.
MIGUEL CERUEDA M –
Super increÃble, llegó antes de que la fecha, con embalaje muy seguro.Un dispositivo de gran calidad, hablando de Sony no existe comparación.