Despite a few problems, I still think the Xperia 1 does a fine job of bolstering Sony's recent smartphone successes. After a troubling couple of years, there's enough innovative tech on offer here for the Xperia 1 to stand out from the (ever-increasing) flagship crowd.
Superb triple camera; 4K 21:9 screen looks lovely; Performance is rock solid
Disappointing battery life; Issues with video stabilisation