The phone is a real alternative for the ones who still doesn′t like the Samsung Galaxy S line. I really don′t like Samsung UI, i even think they still have the worst Android skin out there. So why did i choose the Xperia 1 instead of the other ones

Amazing 4k screen with high PPI and HDR BT2020, 6.5, Rear camera is as good as an Iphone XS max, Very good skin UI, not heavy modified by Sony; Vanilla android

Speakers has enough loundness; but its horrible for bass; Selfie camera is not as good as the competitors; Battery should be a bit better; Camera app could be better without some bugs

A few weeks ago, I received Sony's latest flagship Android based smartphones, the Sony Xperia 1 . I wrote up a little first impressions post about it since I hadn't had enough time yet with the phone to make a full review.

Welcome to T3's Sony Xperia 1 review. Earlier this month I spent a week testing out the Japanese maker's latest flagship phone and here is my considered take. As ever, I've evaluated the phone on many different criteria, ranging from design and screen, to specs and performance, and onto OS, software...

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

Battery life is disappointing; Camera system is beaten by rivals; Fingerprint sensor feels inconsistent; No wireless charging

It's the latest flagship smartphone from Sony Mobile, and also the latest phone to follow the trend of elongating the screen so it's longer and...

Striking design; Excellent fingerprint unlock; Outstanding display; Versatile cameras

Screen could be brighter; Very occasional slow response

Despite a few niggles, including a slightly sub-par battery life, Sony's latest flagship is a top-drawer affair that more than earns its place amongst the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the Huawei P30 Pro

Superb triple camera; 4K 21:9 screen looks lovely; Performance is rock solid

Disappointing battery life; Issues with video stabilisation

The Xperia 1 is a very important device to Sony as it marks major changes in the company's product strategy. While I go over the various parts of the device in the conclusion, I do have to remind reader that the phone was launched with a release price of $/€949 which currently stands quite a lot...

The new Xperia 1 is a powerful, ambitious smartphone that draws on Sony's expertise with different kinds of hardware. That might sound like a winning formula, but the reality of living with a super tall, super high-res device falls well short of ideal.

You can immediately see what Sony is going for with the new Xperia 1 just by looking at it. It's so tall and unique that it's obvious that Sony wanted to make it stand out from the pack of Android phones.

Unique screen size; Great color reproduction; Cinema Pro 4K video shooting app

Too expensive; Cameras are only average; Screen is too dim

Sony just released the best Xperia phone to date

Speedy performance; Clean and easy-to-use Android interface; Cinema Pro offers cinematic video; Excellent 4K display; Tall screen size is unique and useful

Battery life could be better; Several software bugs and issues; Camera falls short of the competition; Screen is dim outdoors

A brilliant phone with some very minor flaws, but at this price you're simply better off looking elsewhere - unless you see it at a sizable discount or on a very attractive contract.

Wonderful screen; fast as lightning; damned fine camera

4K on a screen this size is silly; too tall to hold comfortably; expensive