![]() ![]() The Xperia 1 positions itself towards professional creators with various tools and tricks, including the ability to livestream directly from the camera app and even use the phone as a 4K camera monitor by hooking it up to a compatible Sony snapper. It is paired with a sophisticated interface, designed for professional use, which was developed alongside Sony’s Alpha camera division – although you can find a more streamlined interface within the standard camera app. Called the ‘Xmoor T for Mobile’ sensor, it's a capable camera when it comes to everything from quick snaps to tricky low-light photography. The Sony’s biggest new feature this year is the camera system, with a 48MP main sensor making its debut. The phone also features a front-firing stereo speaker arrangement, which floors the usual earpiece and bottom-firing speaker setup we see on most other phones. The Xperia supports hi-res audio when paired with a decent pair of wired headphones, and when it comes to wireless options, the Xperia has Bluetooth 5.3 with the LE, aptxHD, aptx Adaptive and LDAC codecs and you can enable Dolby Atmos within the sound settings of the device too. It is worth noting, though, that some apps aren’t optimised to deal with the uncommon aspect ratio, so can leave some areas of wasted space towards the top and bottom of the screen.Īudio features are equally satisfying, not least because Sony remains one of the very few manufacturers still to include a headphone jack on its phones. The display is 120Hz (as is that of its Apple rival), which means scrolling through social media feeds and mobile gaming both feel smoother than phones with lower refresh rates. In comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro Max features a pixel density of 460ppi. ![]() What makes the screen even better is that it's a 4K HDR OLED panel with a pixel density of 643ppi, resulting in incredible detail. Why is that 6.5-inch 21:9 aspect ratio display important? Well, it’s the same aspect ratio that most films are shot in, meaning when you play supported content from Netflix, Disney+ or Sony’s own Bravia Core app, you should get a full-screen experience with no obstructions, black pillars or letterboxing. Moving onto the star of the show, the Xperia 1 V’s display. We are yet to come across any stuttering within the user experience, although this is no surprise, given the specification would give most laptops a run for their money. In use, the new Sony feels a bit snappier than its predecessor, and the overall software experience feels slightly slicker. As a whole, the Xperia 1 V’s new design adds a more premium feel to the device, which is welcome. This time it is covered in Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced protection against drops and scratches. Moving around to the front of the device we are met with a more familiar scene, with the Xperia 1’s trademark 6.5-inch 21:9 aspect ratio display making its return. Finally, the camera housing on the rear is slightly redesigned, with the flash and rear-facing microphone now incorporated into the larger module. ![]() Here is where you will also find the returning USB-C connector, volume controls, combination lock button/fingerprint scanner, textured camera shutter button and, last but certainly not least, the 3.5mm headphone jack. This improvement in handling extends into the new ridged aluminium rails, which also make the phone feel more secure. The new texture on the back makes the phone feel much grippier, and those feats of hand gymnastics far less risky. As it features a 21:9 screen, the device is taller and skinnier than your average smartphone, making it slightly unwieldy – especially when you need to reach up to the top of the screen to swipe down for the notification shade. The smooth matt glass on the rear of the previous model is replaced with a textured Gorilla Glass Victus that does more than enhance the device’s appearance. ![]()
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