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Review Summary
2022-01-02T19:00:00
Really satisfied using my new X1ii after a month of using it as main phone. Gaming: smooth as silk (afa PUBG Mobile is concerned). Noticed that the phone doesn't heat as much and doesn't consume battery as fast as my previous phone Photography and Videography: I finally got interested in both thanks to the Cinemapro and photopro app. The resulting image is natural and superb. You can tell there is no computational/AI in the photo which I appreciate. As of now, am still learning to use the photo settings on various conditions. Sound: Stereo front firing speakers, good for watching movies and MVs. Both right and left are more balanced now than my previous phone. Dynamic vibration adds up the haptic feel of deep/low frequencies (try to watch horror or action movies). But for a immersive experience, I prefer using ANC headphones or the bundled earphone. (The phone will adjust the BT latency when using BT wireless connection, so it'll sync perfectly) Display and built: Display is crisp and appealing indoors but living in the equator means bright sunlight during the day, so it'll be a bit struggle using it under bright sunlight especially viewing pictures of watching clips. Normal reading wouldn't be much of a problem though. Phone built is minimalist and premium feel. I kind of wish that Sony can actually come up with accessories for photography and Videography like back in the Sony Ericsson days where tripod and external flash tailor-made for Xperia is available though.
Butit84
2021-10-02T20:00:00
I bought this about a year ago, Incredible hardware and have had no issues. Will continue to purchase Sony products going forward as I am very pleased with my product.
Vlurry
2021-09-09T20:00:00
I bought this amazing phone a month ago and i'm very happy with it..no regret at all.. amazing 4k screen..great features especially the camera that no other phone have..so interesting when taking a picture..great job Sony!!
Blazinsquad1984
2021-09-02T20:00:00
I love Sony Brand and use it for a Long time, Great quality
Payman75
2021-09-01T20:00:00
Ill keep this focused on the phone. Materials feel like they are quality, however the fingerprint sensor broke within a month. The display is not very bright or vivid, which is the point of having an OLED display. Wasnt very fluid either. Sent phone for repair to SONY and the frame got cracked thereby voiding the warranty. Complete waste of time and money.
Tony2010
2021-08-02T20:00:00
Good for watching movies crystal clear and bright colour display Photo pro camera app very easy to used able to capture quality photo. Best phone and perfect for watching movies Great and loud speaker.
Syamil
2021-06-08T20:00:00
This is my 3rd Sony phone these past 20 years or so. (Started with the Sony Ericsson 800i) And it has been a pure delight. Not only has the convenience of everyday chores and work been increased, there is the delight of clarity and top-of-the-notch entertainment. I really like the pure 4K visuals. It is a world unto itself and I cannot wait to explore it. Limitless possibilities. Limitless joy. Thank you for it.
SingaSony
2021-05-28T20:00:00
I got this phone about a month ago, and so far I've fallen in love. The pictures and videos I can take are amazing the screen looks beautiful and the sound quality is really good. So far no complaints and if this keeps up I'm definitely getting the next one coming out
Zzkings
2021-05-26T20:00:00
The camera is truly a joy to operate and it produces satisfying results.
A F.
2021-05-18T20:00:00
Returning user from the Xz Premium. So many improvements and the phone design still have the best features from the past that will definitely still be needed and wanted in the future.
Ong B.
2021-05-10T20:00:00
Great Device but too much bloatware. Sony should give a clean OS, like Apple and Google. With what Sony can do, giving a clean OS would bring them back to be a top play and steal customers from Apple , Google, Motorola, and Xiaomi. Come on Sony, you can do it with an update. Just let me know and I will newest phone.
MLTK03
2021-04-26T20:00:00
Interesting apps (Photo Pro, Cinema Pro and Imaging Edge Mobile) to play around with. 4K HDR OLED (3840x1644) good for entertainment. Have microSDXC for additional storage. Slim design, easy to fit in pocket.
宮本 武.
2021-04-22T20:00:00
Camera Pro is very good and many function I feel like I use camera not a smart phone. Good phot quality
Apple_Thunyaluck
2021-04-22T20:00:00
Since I bought this phone over month ago, I really like it as it is user friendly with carmen feature and the storage system. But I don't actually like to use the voice assistant given by Google as I happen accidently press button out of no where ever when I put anti- accidently screen feature mode already.
Angelfishy19
2021-04-08T20:00:00
Excellent audio n video combo. Almost like a personal TV
Andy696
2021-03-25T20:00:00
Excellent quality product as always Sony comes out shining!
PeterPopeszku
2021-03-21T20:00:00
Camera and screen are great. But sometime takes too long to launch an apps. Comparing my 3.5 year old Huawei. Which has lower ram and memory. Something is not right.
Jem S.
2021-03-15T00:46:23
I Love this phone! The screen is amazing, the sound is such good quality and loud, the camera is so fun giving you all the options of a "real" camera.
Margarito R.
2021-03-10T19:00:00
Best form factor. Great screen. 60Hz RR is fine to me. And you get to own a rare phone other than the usual mass marketed boring brands. It's a SONY!
czHeu
2021-03-02T19:00:00
The phone is over my expectations. I am a hobby photographer, the phone screen make my hobby more fun.
Carzer
2021-02-21T19:00:00
After looking at various brands, Sony Xperia 1 II offers pretty much everything that I was looking for in a flagship device. These are important features but are either missing or removed from flagship devices of other brands. I am not listing all features of the Xperia 1 II but only those that made a key difference leading to my purchase. Key features leading to purchase: 1. 3.5mm jack (Keep it up, Sony!) 2. Expandable MicroSD storage 3. Complete product package including charging brick 4. Snapdragon SoC (865 in Xperia 1 II) 5. Full manual camera controls (Wow!!!) I appreciate the ability to manually control the camera. Pixel count and overly saturated colours do not mean much to me. I appreciate true to life shots with a good sensor. But the ability to manage the ISO speed, exposure and focus is a big deal. I had actually bought the device a month ago. However, I did not want to put in any review until I have used the device daily for at least a full month. What I had found was excellent user experience and it is a joy to use the Xperia 1 II on a daily basis. For as long as you keep producing quality devices with the above 5 key features, you can count on me to be your customer, and also recommend friends and family your devices. One last thing I will like to comment on. This is a solid product, but I don't find it marketed as strongly as it should in social media. I wouldn't have known about this device if I did not go about reading review sites. Perhaps Sony should level up in marketing efforts.
Taam
2021-02-18T19:00:00
The size of the phone is just right to hold and the phone takes excellent photos
Keita
2021-02-06T19:00:00
Best phone ever excellent camera best in its class
Rjose
2021-01-25T19:00:00
I got a sony phone after about 3 years with LG and I am loving it. The system and audio system is just amazing. The camera sometimes have a bit of depth issue but is in general good.
RomeRome
2021-01-17T19:00:00
I am happy that I bought this Sony Xperia 1 II. I like it very much.
TWLau
2021-01-16T19:00:00
1. Many inconvenience in switching to the phone. No software to assist user to transfer data to Sony. Had to find try out a few app in apps market to test out. 2. Not much accessories available in the sony store itself, Eg screen protector and cover. 3. Phone OS not user friendly 4. Battery depleting fast. Unable to last one whole day. 5. Not expecting phone to come without face id unlock.
guocai80
2021-01-14T19:00:00
I really happy with this Xperia 1 ii. The best is dolby atmos sounds with dynamic vibration best for watching movies or listening to music. 4k OLED display fantastic.. ?
Thiban
2020-12-30T19:00:00
Best Phone in 2020. Perfect camera & ratio, comfortable to hold
Greylee
2020-12-30T19:00:00
I've used Samsung for awhile now and I have to say Sony is so underrated. The UI and overall experience is amazing. Amazing camera, amazing display, very refined UI and almost barebones Android compared to Samsung's OneUI. The headphone jack and LED notification light are a really nice touch and much appreciated. The old fashioned fingerprint scanner works so much better than those fancy under-display ones and doesnt blind you in the middle of the night with the display. The dedicated camera button is extremely satisfying to use although its not needed (it really just adds to the experience of using the device). Battery life is fantastic too, much better than Samsung where their software just drinks the battery. Overall, everything is very well thought out, all the added touches like the camera button, the size and design of the phone enables one-handed use and still have a nice large display, dual front firing speakers are amazing, etc, etc. Get one to experience it. I change my device every few months and have used almost everything including iPhones and I have to say this brought back the spark in a brilliant, 'under the radar' device like past LGs had.
wongmoola
2020-12-27T19:00:00
After owning it for a month, it just gets better and better with the new features from Android 11.
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6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide display
4K HDR OLED (3840x1644)
Creator mode "powered by CineAlta" - Inspired by Master Monitor color reproduction, DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020 (REC.2020), Illuminant D65 White point, 10 bit tonal gradation, X1 for mobile, Motion Blur Reduction
JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, CR2, NEF, NRW, ARW, RW2, ORF, RAF, PEF, SRW
H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 Video, AV1, VP8, VP9
Water resistant (IP65/68)4
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Triple lens camera
12 MP
1/1.7" Exmor RS for mobile sensor
F1.7
24 mm
82 Degree
12 MP
1/3.4"
F2.4
70 mm
34 Degree
12 MP
1/2.55" Exmor RS for mobile sensor
F2.2
16 mm
124 Degree
ZEISS quality lenses calibrated specifically for Xperia 1 II, ZEISS T Coating, Up to 20 fps AF / AE, Up to 60 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Dual photo diode, 3D iToF, RGB-IR, OIS photo, Photo flash, Photo light, Optical zoom 3x (70mm lens equivalent), 3x Digital zoom (16, 24 and 70mm lens), HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo
JPEG, RAW
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta," 4K HDR Movie recording 24, 25, 30, and 60 fps, OIS and EIS Video, Optical SteadyShot (hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilization) and SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization), Intelligent wind filter, Slowmotion (120 fps)
mp4 (AVC264, HEVC265)
8MP
1/4"
F2.0
84 Degree
HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)15, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter
High-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless16, LDAC
3.5 mm audio jack, 360 Reality Audio, 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding, True front stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos , DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm aptX HD audio
AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM, Opus, ALAC, DSD, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
AAC-LC , AAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB
8 GB
256 GB UFS
microSDXC support (up to 1TB)
Single SIM
Nano SIM
Android 10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform
4,000 mAh
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) fast charging, Qi Wireless charging
Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
GSM GPRS/EDGE (Bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
UMTS HSPA+ (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
LTE Cat19/Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66) / LTE 6CA/2CA (Supports carrier service on Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Cricket Wireless, and MetroPCS.)
Bands n1, n3, n28, n77, n78
IEEE802.11a / b / g / n (2.4 GHz) / n (5 GHz) / ac / ax / Wi-Fi MIMO 2x2
A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)27
Bluetooth 5.1 wireless technology
Type-C
Ver. 3.1
Smart connectivity, Google Cast, NFC, Output video / image via Display Port support Type-C Cable or USB-C to HDMI Adapter Cable (Display Port 4K 60 fps)
Fingerprint sensor
PS4 Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 Control compatibility, Game Enhancer, Dynamic Vibration System
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC), Teletypewriter (TTY), Volume key shortcut/Screen readers: Select-to-Speak, TalkBack, Text-to-speech output/Display: Font size, Display size, Magnification, Color correction, Color inversion, Large mouse cursor
Remove animations/Interaction controls: Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Click after mouse pointer stops moving, Power button ends call, Auto-rotate screen, Touch & hold delay, Vibration/Audio & on-screen text: Mono audio, Captions/Experimental: High-contrast text
Black
6.5 x 2.8 x 0.3" (16.51 x 7.11 x 0.76cm)
6.4 oz (181.44g)
095673867173
High Quality Built with Innovative Features
By Basher1972
I just my unit 2 days ago and I'm loving it. The sound coming out of a small package is one of the best in its class (powered by Dolby Atmos no less). The 4K capable screen is great for both gaming and watching movies. The battery life is surprising good, even when watching 4K videos. Playing games like COD is enjoyable due to the sensitivity of the controls. I also love the Photo Pro app. Its as close to using a full-blown digital camera as you can get on a mobile phone!
Best flagship of 2021 that I have found
By Taam
After looking at various brands, Sony Xperia 1 II offers pretty much everything that I was looking for in a flagship device. These are important features but are either missing or removed from flagship devices of other brands. I am not listing all features of the Xperia 1 II but only those that made a key difference leading to my purchase. Key features leading to purchase: 1. 3.5mm jack (Keep it up, Sony!) 2. Expandable MicroSD storage 3. Complete product package including charging brick 4. ...
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Xperia 1 II: Built for speed
The Xperia 1 II sets a new bar for speed in a smartphone. It packs the latest cutting-edge technologies and a camera developed with Sony's Alpha camera engineers to deliver exceptionally fast autofocus in a smartphone. And with a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5" 4K HDR OLED display, you can watch everything in stunning cinema quality.
More speed, more possibilities
The Xperia 1 II sets a new bar for speed in a smartphone. It packs the latest cutting-edge technologies and a camera developed with Sonys Alpha camera engineers to deliver exceptionally fast autofocus in a smartphone. And with a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5" 4K HDR OLED display you can watch everything in stunning cinema quality.
For photographers
Professional technology from Alpha cameras
There's never been a smartphone camera that can capture shots like the Xperia 1 II. It was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 9 series cameras renowned for its industry-leading autofocus technology. The Xperia 1 II features RAW support, Eye Autofocus which now works on both humans and animals, and an interface re-designed with new manual controls complimented with a hardware shutter button, all to meet the demands of professional photographers.
Outstanding ZEISS quality in your Xperia
ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for your Xperia smartphone. The ZEISS T Coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.
Capture the previously impossible with up to 20 fps AF/AE3
The Xperia 1 II can capture moments that no other smartphone can. With up to 20 fps continuous burst shooting, complete with autofocus and auto exposure, you can capture hundreds of moments in seconds.
Up to 60 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation
Stay focused, no matter what's happening in front of you. The Xperia 1 II continuously calculates autofocus and exposure up to 60 times per second. And with new algorithms for AF precision and performance, you'll get clear, in-focus shots of even fast-moving scenes.
The sensor designed for speed
Focus fast in any conditions-day or night-with our innovative camera system. A Dual Photo Diode sensor delivers spectacularly fast and accurate focusing. With an autofocus system featuring a total of 247 phase-detection AF points covering nearly 70% of the sensor, AF acquisition is achieved in just 0.03 seconds. And with an innovative 3D iToF (indirect Time-of-Flight) sensor8 for low light shooting, you'll get precision focusing, whatever the condition. And it all comes together on the large 1/1.7" Exmor RS for Mobile imaging sensor with BIONZ X for Mobile engine, to deliver speed and incredible photos.
Experience Real-time Eye AF-for humans and animals
Capture stunning portraits of both people and animals with the sparkle and liveliness of perfect Eye Autofocus.
Eye Autofocus for every situation
Not every shot is a full profile with both eyes of your subject looking at the camera. Even when one eye is covered, or another object passes in front of your subject, the Xperia 1 II will still find the eye and focus fast.
Fast focus, even in low light situations
In scenes where light is low or limited, you'll still enjoy fast autofocus, even when your subject is moving, thanks to three powerful technologies working together: a 3D iToF sensor, the BIONZ X for Mobile engine, and the large Exmor RS for Mobile sensor.
3D iToF sensor
Our 3D iToF sensor instantly calculates the distance between the camera and your subject for fast, accurate autofocus in any scene.
BIONZ X for mobile engine
The BIONZ X for mobile engine has a unique algorithm developed by Sony, for increased light sensitivity and images with less noise.
Larger sensor and pixels
Our 1/1.7" Exmor RS image sensor is 50% larger than on the previous model and has larger pixels, which receive more light for better image quality.
Discover Photography Pro - inspired by Alpha
With the Xperia 1 II you'll find the controls usually found on professional cameras. You can choose automatic settings or manually control ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and more, then output to RAW (.DNG) with an interface that's inspired by Alpha cameras.
Choose the focal length for the right shot
For true creative freedom, the Xperia 1 II has three lenses in versatile focal lengths: 16mm, 24mm, and 70mm. The optics are high-class ZEISS quality for creative shots as intended.
Works with Sony's Alpha cameras
The Xperia 1 II is the perfect companion for Sony's Alpha cameras. Use your Xperia as a remote display and control your settings and photos wirelessly with the Imaging Edge Mobile app.
For cinematographers
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" - 21:9 movie recording
Record movies with the similar parameters and color settings as the professionals. Expertise from our Digital Cinema Camera engineers, Look color management pre-sets, 21:9 ratio, 4K HDR, and 24 fps give you the tools you need.
An interface designed to give you creative control
The improved Cinema Pro "powered by CineAlta" user interface has easy to control features like framing guides, shutter speed (angle), touch autofocus, auto exposure, manual white balance and more.
Record videos with better audio with Intelligent wind filter
The Xperia 1 II includes our industry-leading audio separation technology, for highly-effective wind filtering. Intelligent wind filter [1] OFF [2] ON.
Professional Look color management pre-sets
With eight different color settings you can bring the mood of different cinema styles to your videos.
For cinephiles
21:9 CinemaWide 6.5" 4K HDR OLED display
Enjoy movies as the creators intended and experience a cinematic aspect ratio with a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5" 4K HDR OLED display. The new Motion blur reduction technology reduces the in-between frame lag for a clearer image quality. Coupled with Dolby Atmos sound, it's a viewing experience without compromise.
Professional level color reproduction
Inspired by Master Monitor color reproduction from Sony's professional technologies, used in leading Hollywood studio productions, now you can experience unprecedented color accuracy with Creator mode "powered by CineAlta" to bring content to life exactly as it was envisioned, including Netflix series and movies.
Everything you watch, remastered to perfection
The X1 for mobile engine brings BRAVIA HDR remaster technology to everything you watch. Even streaming content will have more contrast, color, and clarity.
The sound of the cinema - Dolby Atmos tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment
Watching a movie with Dolby Atmos is an immersive experience, with multi-dimensional sound flowing above and around you. Now you can experience Dolby Atmos sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment with wired and wireless headphones, or the true front stereo speakers.
For audiophiles
Hear music as it was meant to be heard
Drawing on our expertise both in audio hardware and music entertainment, the Xperia 1 II has been engineered to deliver a truly authentic listening experience with the audio tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment.
So immersive. So real. Experience 360 Reality Audio
Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio14, music has never been so immersive and so real.
A better audio experience-wired or wireless
Use the 3.5 mm audio jack or connect wirelessly-the choice is yours. The sound technology in the Xperia 1 II was supervised by audio experts so you get better stereo separation, a natural soundspace whether you're listening to your own music or streaming-even 360 Reality Audio.
For mobile gamers
Level up your gaming
Enjoy an unrestricted view of the action on a 21:9 CinemaWide display. A new Motion blur reduction technology reduces the in-between frame lag for clearer image quality.
Take control with a DUALSHOCK 41617 wireless controller
For more fun on-the-go, you can connect your Xperia 1 II with a DUALSHOCK 4 and play Android games.
For performance
All the speed you need
With Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and the latest Qualcomm Mobile Platform and battery technologies-the Xperia 1 II sets a new bar for smartphone performance.
Experience the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform empowers you to game, capture, cross-task, and connect like never thought possible with staggering multi-gigabit speeds and improved performance from a 25% faster CPU and GPU than on the previous model.
Powerful 4,000 mAh battery with fast charging
With a 4,000 mAh battery on board, you have enough power to last you through the day. When you need to boost your battery levels you can fast charge with the supplied USB PD Fast Charger UCH32C.
Designed for you
Beautiful yet strong
The Xperia 1 II is powerful and fast and also comes with IP65/68 water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on both sides, making it sturdy as well as beautifully designed. Designed to match your style
See more and do more with Multi-window
The 21:9 CinemaWide screen easily creates two sections - perfect for browsing the web and watching a video at the same time.