Customer Ratings & Reviews

Let me get straight to the point: If you are buying this phone, it's mainly for the camera. If you are looking for a phone where you can point, shoot, and have great contrast, sharp images without thinking, this is not the phone for you. Stick with the Galaxy S series, the Pixels, and iPhones. The camera on this reminds of the LG V60 where pictures are more natural looking and when you go into a manual mode you can dial it in more. Had a few times where my wife wanted me to take some pictures so I can dial in to closer color accuracy which she could not do with her iPhone. Was in Nevada where I spent time in Las Vegas and in Lake Tahoe where I took a fair amount of pictures. Was every picture perfect? No, but like any camera there is a learning curve that is needed. A plus to the phone when it comes to accessories is you can add the Sony Vlog Monitor and Shooting Grip to the phone which makes taking selfies a lot better. The battery drains fast on the Vlog Monitor so be mindful of that. When it comes to accessories, that's about the only plus to the Xperia 1 V. Finding cases, screen protectors, etc. is very limited. Speaking of battery, the battery life to the phone itself was fine. The battery overheating issue that plagued the 1 IV has been significantly reduced. I did run into a battery overheating issue once but considering the circumstances I could understand. Some other quick tidbits... * The headphone jack is helpful but I wish they took a page from LG and put a Quad DAC in there. Definitely makes a difference. * The longer, slimmer profile is a plus and a minus. It's great when you're holding the phone and watching movies, but some airlines now have a stand for your phone which is great but because of the smaller width of the Xperia 1 V a good part of it is cut off when you place it in the tray. * The fingerprint reader doesn't always read but sometimes it's due to some sort of random security check * Give the phone about a week to break in, especially when it comes to auto brightness. It needs to "learn" a few things. * The expandable memory tray is great. A good number of apps you can configure to store large files there such as photos and movies. Is the phone perfect? No but what phone is.

What i love: Near stock android, flagship specs, headphone jack, sd card slot, loud clear front facing speakers, notchless 4k display, 2 step camera button like a real camera, haptics, 21:9 display, no bloatware, no overheating compared to previous SD8 GEN 1 xperia 1 iv. What i don't like: Always on display is worse than previous xperias, only 256gb option, no bravia core, no mmwave antenna for the high price, no charger or even cable included, display brightness is the same as xperia 1 iv if not the exact same display , no notification led.

I've owned the Sony Experia I V for almost four weeks now. The battery sometimes drains faster than expected, but I can usually end a day of use with 10% left at minimum. I love the camera features and incredibly fast autofocus. Apps run smoothly and graphics can be cranked up on every game I've downloaded. The sound quality and volume from the phone speakers are outstanding. Pair the phone with Dolby Atmos or 360 reality audio capable headphones like the Sony XM5s and prepare to be amazed.

ive had it for a few days now and i couldn't be happier. I shot professional photo and video and use all sony cameras. How awesome the I can use a phone for simple candid stuff that has the same settings and technology as my pro cameras. This phone is for real creative people, not conformist Crapple junkies that need the camera to do everything for them. This is a status symbol, it's not for the weak. This IS THE KING OF PHONES. Now, go buy your iphone losers!

This is the Google experience you want camera wise this phone no this camera is the closest thing to a real Sony camera you can get.

I am delighted with this phone, it has a very good camera for night shooting of video and photos, and they also installed a brand new, very high-quality microphone that allows you to record sound at studio level.

If you're upgrading from a previous Xperia, I would hold off. You may not find a significant amount of changes to justify the massive price tag. My pros: Outside of the obvious that you've probably already researched such as the dual sim, headphone jack, wireless charging, etc., I would say holding it felt really nice. I surprisingly enjoyed the textured feel. The phone is so fast and fluid. Everything just works and works immediately. The screen is beyond beautiful. I also very much enjoy the somewhat stock Android feel. My cons: Features feel basic in comparison to other brands. I don't particularly mind, but I could see this being an issue for most people. I am happy and grateful for the features provided. The price tag is a massive issue. I can't see myself convincing others to purchase this. I would not be able to justify spending this much, to get 2 years of support. This is one of the most expensive phones on the market, with one of the weakest after-purchase supports in my opinion. I was still having issues with my Xperia 1 III and they just stopped updating it. I had to just sit there with a $1300 dollar phone (having pretty decent issues) and just eat it. Now I see they've updated their 1 V phone to deal with heat. That shouldn't be a new feature in my opinion. It should be a given. If they don't change their updating policy, I won't purchase another. This got too lengthy so I'll update if anyone needs the hook-up on specific questions now that I have it in hand. My overall impression is I'm excited about this product because of its simplicity and what it does, it does well. However, another part of me feels like I got one pulled over on me. A lot of what they advertise should have been done already in previous models.

Great Phone (5 Stars) - changed to 1 Star due to Best Buy experience. Associates have been unwilling to help despite their agreement to the deception (transcript saved). No escalation provided after numerous attempts - to eventually being provided to what seems like a fictitious back-office incident number (8 days now). They advertise this phone under the "Extended Holiday Return Period" (in Photos) claiming that "this item" is refundable until January 13th. This is deception advertisement that led me to purchase this item through Best Buy. I received the device on November 22nd and by December 16th - the price was lowered by $100. My request at a price match has been declined and I'm attempting all possible venues at this point for this case to be eventually escalated as a deceptive practice by the Federal Trade Commission Act. A BBB claim has also been made. Very disappointed at the service I've been provided. Back to the phone. Great device. Highly recommend purchase from anyone other than Best Buy.

Camera on Sony Xperia 1 V is the best, and this is my first Xperia device in over a decade, but I was blown away. Basic mode makes every point and shoot device obsolete, like I did not have to play around with adjustments to capture amazing photos and videos. Camera is a total must on this device. Battery is a monster, lasts for a very long time with heavy use. Display is good, but aspect ratio is not good for social media apps as a lot of content gets cut off, and there is no way to adjust it. Speakers are okay, I’d say they are above average. This device can get extremely hot, and I already had to reset it when I first got it as even holding it was extremely uncomfortable with excessive heating issues, after resetting it now only gets hot if I watch videos on it. I just took this device with me on to a 10 day Egypt tour instead of my Sony Alpha 7 IV, and I was blown away with the outcome. Amazing gadget for traveling in my opinion.

Solid Xperia phone with just about everything you want. Headphone jack, bezels, long battery life, 21:9 screen, fingerprint sensor on the power button, and a great camera. Only thing really missing this time around is the notification LED, which I'm pretty sad about losing. Everything else about it is perfect though. And it's the first in this line of phones to not have overheating issues!

I purchased this phone as a long-time LG phone user and Sony camera enthusiast. The pictures lack the oversharpening of Samsung and the oversaturation and other imaging gimmickry of iPhones, which makes them much more editable in Photoshop. The ability to not only use the phone as a camera monitor is great, but you can record to it too. For late model cameras such as the a6700, this means you can use the auto-framing feature to record to the camera's SD card and output the full sensor capture to the phone, giving you a "two camera" production with only one. The features of this phone are like those of a previous era, including a removable micro-SD card and a headphone jack. The sound of the headphones are not as good as the LG V series phones, but the speakers are almost on par with the LG V20. There are times that the screen will not turn on and the phone needs to be hard reset. This can be a frustration, but does not happen often. Additionally, the USB-C display connection does not work with DisplayPort, only adapted HDMI. This is an understandable tradeoff for being able to use the phone as a monitor. I'd only recommend this phone for enthusiasts, as you can get better, more relevant features for the money with a different brand.

Disappointed. I had to return the device due to some buggy behavior that doesn't seem it was going to be fixed. For one, the Camera is slow to switch between lenses and doesn't transition cleanly when you're zooming. The most egregious problem is the display and once I noticed it, I couldn't "un-see" it. When the brightness is turned below 90%, the tint of the display turns green. I was able to compensate for this by enabling the "extra dim" setting in Android but using the phone at night with 90-100 percent brightness is straining to the eyes even with the extra dim enabled. This issue also causes the display to crush near black colors. OLED's are known for this, but it's particularly bad here. When playing Honkai Star Rail at low brightness the UI shows these black blotches in dark areas and looks very pixelated. I made Sony aware of the issue because it's most likely software calibration of the OLED Display that's the cause but they didn't even seem to know this was a problem. The display looks amazing when the colors are actually correct though. The display sadly doesn't support Variable Refresh Rate either so you have to choose between 120/60Hz. Other than triggering my OCD with that display problem, the phone performs perfectly fine with a near stock android experience. The camera software is great if you know what you're doing. Video quality is great (again, at max brightness). Games run great and Sony has a nice tool with performance options if you want to save battery. Not the quality standard I was expecting for the price. If you get the phone with a good display that doesn't turn green, it's a great phone. Maybe I just got a lemon.

First of all, let me start by saying that this phone isn't for everyone, if you are coming from a Samsung Galaxy or even an iPhone, then you probably wouldn't like it because of the "UI" which is similar to the Google Pixel. What I love about this phone is the features that other phones don't have. Things like a headphone Jack, Dual SIM and micro SD card up to 1TB these features are very important me. The only 2 things i don't like are software support for only 2 years and the candy bar design, I wish there was an option for a wider design like the Pixel 7 Pro or the S23 Ultra. Other than that it's a 10/10 device!

The best camera I've used and seen in any smartphone. Super fast phone, the video and audio playback is superb, really a phone to consume media on. The battery life is amazing lasts all day even after hours of watching 4k videos. This should be the smartphone standard, almost forgot, SD card expansion and a headphone Jack!!

This phone has been great. Runs great. I really enjoy the form factor. I know some may not like the aspect ratio but im good with it. Alot of screen in one hand. I am running this off mint mobile with no issues. The phone is pricey being the biggest drawback. I don't game much so i cant give any feedback on that. The camera has been excellent. There is alot of personalizing you can do with the camera. Would certainly recommend this phone.

I haven't liked a phone this much since the LG V60. Absolutely no compromises. Camera/video is highly capable as an auto shooter, but the manual controls is where the true potential lies. Not the effortless auto mode shooter in comparison to a Samsung or Pixel but with a little effort using manual controls, the results beats the competition. I prefer Sony's approach and not the overprocessed computational photography experienced with Samsung and Google Pixels.

Excelent quality, great battery life, great camera without AI messing things up. Love the MicroSD and Headphone jack. Stereo playback using speakers is great! Flashlight is very dim though, oniy negative.

This phone is amazing in feel. The taller aspect ratio makes it a pleasure to hold especially if you have small hands. The phone looks very simple and sleek but has a touch of elegance when using it and having it in hand. The OS is clean with barely any bloatware and close to stock Android which is great, it just works. Performance runs great in everyday usage and gaming. It does run hot the first few days but that went away shortly The extra shutter button is solid and tactile with good feedback, although I wish the phone had haptic feedback when taking pictures and videos. The basic Camera options works out of the box but could be better. The manual camera functions are awesome and fun to play with. The standard camera app video recording is laggy when you stop it and it is hard to tell if it stopped recording since the screen still shows that it is recording even though it has already stopped. I am not sure if this is an issue caused by saving it to an SD card instead of internal storage. Wish it would display something on the screen to signify that it is loading or saving. A software update resolving this would be great. All the other video recording apps such as cinema pro and video pro works amazing with great customization and manual control. Overall love this phone! Simple to use out of the box and just runs great day-to-day and plows through any casual apps like Reddit. Has the power to handle more demanding activities such as gaming and video editing.

The phone is great processing is quick video features are very realistic. Nothing to filtered just raw footage. My only knock is that it does get warm which really isn't a big deal just something I noticed.

Amazing camera, 3.5 mm jack, qi charging, and the latest TSMC Snapdragon Gen 8 v2. Checks off all the boxes for a full featured phone. Recommend getting the Sony official kickstand case as it complements it perfectly.