Sony Xperia 1 V 256GB 5G Factory Unlocked Smartphone [U.S. Official w/Warranty],Black

This phone is sick. First speakers are great, best I’ve heard on phone. Display is amazing. But I live the camera. People who say sony camera is hard to use, it’s not. First of all it has a basic mode like all other camera’s, but is has modes where you control ISO and shutter speed and all that. It’s fun messing around and trying things on this camera. This phone absolutely blows my Samsung S23 ultra I had away in every category! Highly recommend

This is my third Xperia 1 series phone. I have had the II and then had to get the zoom on the III, but after an unfortunate drop I find myself with a V. The changes are so slight that it is difficult to notice. This is a good thing, because the Xperia 1 series is practically perfect. Headphones jack, expandable memory, and a designated shutter button are chef’s kiss. The camera system is amazing and pure. It doesn’t rely on computational photography or AI to process your image allowing you to process your own. This is one of the biggest reasons I switched after getting fed up with fake bokeh, oversmoothed skin, and over saturated colors on Samsung phones. The Xperia phone is such a breath of fresh air.

This phone isn’t your run-of-the-mill device; it’s a specialized marvel that demands a certain level of finesse. Don’t just waltz into ownership – consider it an artistic endeavor. Enroll in a photography class, immerse yourself in the art, because this gadget is designed for those who appreciate the visual symphony.Now, brace yourself for the unparalleled. This isn’t just a phone; it’s a masterpiece. Behold the unrivaled brilliance of its screen, a visual feast that eclipses anything you’ve ever laid eyes on. The cameras, oh, the cameras! They aren’t just lenses; they’re portals to a world of professional imagery, all wrapped up in a petite powerhouse.Hold it in your hands, and you’ll understand. It’s not just a device; it’s an extension of your artistic expression. The tactile satisfaction is beyond words. There’s an actual headphone jack, a tangible link to auditory bliss. A real camera button, the tactile gateway to freezing moments in time. An actual zoom lens, because some moments demand a closer look, and this phone delivers.Say farewell to lugging around bulky DSLRs. This phone is your new photo companion, the compact virtuoso that outshines the rest. It’s not for everyone, but for those who dare to dive into the realm of photographic ecstasy, it stands as the undisputed champion – a testament to technology’s ability to elevate the art of image capture.

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I just upgraded from the two-year-old Xperia Pro-I (same generation as the 1 iii) to this, and I’m very happy I did!First, they plugged some of the glaring holes that Sony had vs. the competition.* The 1iii/Pro-I had “5G”, but was limited to low-band (n5) on Verizon, and none at all on AT&T. (On T-Mobile you’d get low-band n71 as well as mid-band n41). It was “fast enough” – I got around 300 Mbps down / 75 Mbps up on Verizon. With the 1V, I also have n77 on both Verizon and AT&T (I measured ~900 Mbps the other day), as well as UW. In theory it should also support NR SA (standalone 5G), but no US carrier has deployed this yet.* Display brightness has improved from “ho-humm” to “excellent”, and is now clearly visible in direct sunlight.* The camera was primarily intended for professional users who tend to post-process a bit; for casual use vibrancy was a bit lackluster. With the new “creative effects” Sony has finally added a bit of AI processing for more “instantly sharable” photos and video. Also the main camera sensor is larger than the 1iii or 1iv (1/1.3), which helps with detail, natural bokeh, etc.* Front camera went from ho-humm to best in class.* Sony had a bad rep for overheating after prolonged video recording. Turns out this is common among phones with the Samsung chipset that was used in the 1iv – in fact, while the Google PIxel 7 would not give an equally obvious warning about overheating, it would actually shut down sooner with the same video settings when compared to the Pro-I (or even 1iv). In any case, with a newer chipset from TSMC, those issues are largely gone – you can now record 4K/60 fps video for well over an hour before you get any kind of warning.* The industrial design changes are subtle, but elegant. The sides and back each have textured surfaces which not only looks and feels great, but helps to prevent slipping. Sony’s own case for this phone is also excellent, covering the back and surrounding the 4 corners without adding much of a girth at all. (Except for at the bottom where the kickstand is located). The updated camera stack also looks fantastic – better than any phone I’ve seen thus far.* Also on the Pro-I, but not on the 1iii or 1iv: A third voice-optimized microphone.* Improved front-facing speakers. They were already excellent before but didn’t score very high on “loudness tests” (as if anyone ever really use phone speakers for volume). Certainly beats the imbalanced iPhone/Samsung/Pixel setup where one of the speakers blows out from the bottom.As before, the things unique to Sony include:* A hardware shutter button to open the camera. (Though unlike the Pro-I, there is no dedicated button to launch Video Pro – you’d have to open the app from the launcher instead. Or you can capture a quick video by launching the camera; the Basic mode has a button that switches to “standard” video capture).* Expandable storage, with a couple of caveats. (1) The US version of this phone does not have built-in eSIM, but instead two physical SIM slots. The 2nd SIM slot is shared with the µSD card, so you can only expand memory if you use a single SIM. (2) Built-in storage on the US version went down from 512GB in the Pro-I and the 1 iv to a “meager” 256GB. Still plenty for most people, but beware that the bitrate for video capture is higher on the Sony than on other phones, given similar resolution/frame rate/file format.* 3.5mm headset jack; no USB DACs required. Superb quality.* 21:9 screen aspect ratio, which is perfect for movies & gaming. (This turns out to be a 2.33 ratio, whereas movies tend to be 64:27, or 2.35.) To me this is also more ergonomic, since it makes the phone slim enough for one-handed operation.There are of course rumors that Sony might release a Pro-I update soon (“Xperia Pro-I ii” or something equally confusing I gather), but as far as I’m concerned there is little they could improve upon from the 1V without making the phone significantly bigger.