4.2
5
34 ratings
Sony Xperia 1 V Review: 48 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Check all the 48 reviews find on Smartphones Sony Xperia 1 V, with the 34 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Smartphones magazines and websites give 34 ratings, we get this average rating to this Sony product : 4.2/5.
Sony Xperia 1 V review : With an average rating of 4.2/5, you can buy Sony Xperia 1 V with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 4 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Smartphones is extremely successful!
Sony Xperia 1 V ratings
34 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.2/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 What Hi-Fi? | 5/5 Labo Fnac | 4.8/5 Chip.de | 90/100 GSMArena |
| 9/10 Journal du Geek | 4.5/5 Digital Camera World | 90/100 NotebookCheck | 4.4/5 01net |
| 4.4/5 ImTest | 8.3/10 CharlesTech | 8.2/10 PhotoTrend | 4/5 PhonAndroid |
| 4/5 Les Numériques | 4/5 T3 | 4/5 ExpertReviews | 8/10 Creative Bloq |
| 4/5 PhotographyBlog | 79/100 CNET France | 7.9/10 Pokde.net | 7.8/10 Presse Citron |
| 3.5/5 TechRadar | 3.5/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 3/5 Tech Advisor | 6/10 L&B Tech |
9 Preview or review without rating: Connect.de, Trusted Reviews, Wired, PCtipp, TopForPhone, Android Authority, AndroidWorld, Tweakers, GameStar
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5
5
Labo Fnac
Quality of manufacturing
Pleasant handling
microSD: microSD card
prise casque: headphone jack
Originality
Three efficient cameras
Solid autonomy
Mechanical trigger button on top
Pleasant handling
microSD: microSD card
prise casque: headphone jack
Originality
Three efficient cameras
Solid autonomy
Mechanical trigger button on top
Charging speed
No power adapter provided.
No dynamic refresh rate.
Screen calibration requiring manual adjustments.
Slightly disappointing update policy.
No power adapter provided.
No dynamic refresh rate.
Screen calibration requiring manual adjustments.
Slightly disappointing update policy.
[5/5] reviewed at 05/07/2023 - Prise en main du Sony Xperia 1 V : le très haut gamme taillé pour les créateurs de contenus se met à la page ! [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[5/5] reviewed at 09/08/2023 - Test Labo du SONY Xperia 1 V : un très haut de gamme assumé [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[5/5] reviewed at 09/08/2023 - Test Labo du SONY Xperia 1 V : un très haut de gamme assumé [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
5
5
What Hi-Fi?
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[5/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony Xperia 1 V review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
[5/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
[5/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
4.8
5
Chip.de
High performance, also for gaming.
Perfect equipment.
Compelling photo quality
Perfect equipment.
Compelling photo quality
Long battery charging time.
Dual-SIM function only with eSIM.
No power supply and USB cable included in the accessories.
Dual-SIM function only with eSIM.
No power supply and USB cable included in the accessories.
[4.8/5] reviewed at 11/05/2023 - Sony ist wieder ganz oben: Xperia 1 V im Test so gut wie iPhone 14 Pro [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.8/5] reviewed at 18/05/2024 - Haarscharf am Testsieg vorbei: Darum begeistert uns das Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.8/5] reviewed at 18/05/2024 - Haarscharf am Testsieg vorbei: Darum begeistert uns das Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on Chip.de]
90
100
GSMArena
Classic design, lightweight, top-notch ingress protection.
Class-leading grip.
Excellent 4K 21:9 OLED screen, bright enough, can be color-accurate.
Great battery life.
Outstanding front speakers, loud, balanced, rich sound.
The latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Great photo quality across all cameras, day and night.
Dependable video quality, great sound, top-notch stabilization.
No-nonsense launcher based on Android 13.
Plenty of professional camera apps.
3.5mm jack, microSD expansion, physical camera shutter key.
Class-leading grip.
Excellent 4K 21:9 OLED screen, bright enough, can be color-accurate.
Great battery life.
Outstanding front speakers, loud, balanced, rich sound.
The latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Great photo quality across all cameras, day and night.
Dependable video quality, great sound, top-notch stabilization.
No-nonsense launcher based on Android 13.
Plenty of professional camera apps.
3.5mm jack, microSD expansion, physical camera shutter key.
No charger and no cable in the box.
No dynamic refresh rate for the screen.
No camera macro mode.
The Night View is more like low-light HDR, which is less than what we expected.
Still throttles under heavy loads, but it's mostly GPU throttling now.
The videos processing of the main camera could use some tuning, especially at night.
No dynamic refresh rate for the screen.
No camera macro mode.
The Night View is more like low-light HDR, which is less than what we expected.
Still throttles under heavy loads, but it's mostly GPU throttling now.
The videos processing of the main camera could use some tuning, especially at night.
[90/100] reviewed at 12/05/2023 - Test Sony Xperia 1 V [read the full review on GSMArena]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 15/05/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on GSMArena]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 15/05/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on GSMArena]
4.4
5
01net
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/07/2023 - [read the full review on 01net]
4.4
5
ImTest
Fast technique
Bright screen
SD card slot
Camera usually good with small improvements compared to its predecessor.
Bright screen
SD card slot
Camera usually good with small improvements compared to its predecessor.
no facial recognition
charges relatively slowly
charges relatively slowly
reviewed at 03/07/2024 - [read the full review on ImTest]
90
100
NotebookCheck
Bright 4K OLED panel.
solid/well-equipped/strong equipment
Faster SoC
Many optional accessories.
solid/well-equipped/strong equipment
Faster SoC
Many optional accessories.
No WiFi 7.
short update guarantee
Poor quality of selfie.
only one storage configuration
No factory accessories.
slow loading
The back feels like plastic.
short update guarantee
Poor quality of selfie.
only one storage configuration
No factory accessories.
slow loading
The back feels like plastic.
[90/100] reviewed at 23/06/2023 - Test Sony Xperia 1 V - Premium-Smartphone mit konkurrenzloser Ausstattung und Zeiss-Kameras [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
[86/100] reviewed at 05/08/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI - Das Highend-Smartphone mit überragender Akkulaufzeit ist für Foto-Enthusiasten die erste Wahl [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
[86/100] reviewed at 05/08/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI - Das Highend-Smartphone mit überragender Akkulaufzeit ist für Foto-Enthusiasten die erste Wahl [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
8.3
10
CharlesTech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/11/2023 - [read the full review on CharlesTech]
8.2
10
PhotoTrend
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[8.2/10] reviewed at 20/07/2023 - Test Sony Xperia 1 V : innovant, mais comme une sensation d'inabouti [read the full review on PhotoTrend]
[8.3/10] reviewed at 12/09/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI : un été avec le smartphone photo minimaliste et performant [read the full review on PhotoTrend]
[8.3/10] reviewed at 12/09/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI : un été avec le smartphone photo minimaliste et performant [read the full review on PhotoTrend]
4
5
PhonAndroid
The screen format is always ideal for watching movies.
Heat management finally mastered...
...while providing good power.
Good autonomy
The basic photo mode finally improved.
The new main camera sensor is very bright.
The microphone for video recording has finally been adopted.
Heat management finally mastered...
...while providing good power.
Good autonomy
The basic photo mode finally improved.
The new main camera sensor is very bright.
The microphone for video recording has finally been adopted.
The screen calibration is good but not top-notch.
The archaic management of the refresh rate.
The recharge is a little too slow, as always.
The lack of accessories in the box, especially for charging.
The slightly limited sharpness of the telephoto lens in digital zoom.
The photo preview is not always accurate.
The absence of a virtual trigger in expert mode.
The abandonment of the Time of Flight camera for night focusing.
The number of promised Android updates.
The archaic management of the refresh rate.
The recharge is a little too slow, as always.
The lack of accessories in the box, especially for charging.
The slightly limited sharpness of the telephoto lens in digital zoom.
The photo preview is not always accurate.
The absence of a virtual trigger in expert mode.
The abandonment of the Time of Flight camera for night focusing.
The number of promised Android updates.
reviewed at 02/06/2023 - [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
4
5
Les Numériques
Good autonomy.
Photo versatility.
Mini-jack port, microSD slot, USB 3.2 and e-SIM.
Lightweight model despite its large size.
Power.
Photo versatility.
Mini-jack port, microSD slot, USB 3.2 and e-SIM.
Lightweight model despite its large size.
Power.
Charge still too slow.
Screen that could have been better calibrated.
No adaptive refresh.
Screen that could have been better calibrated.
No adaptive refresh.
reviewed at 14/06/2023 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
4
5
ExpertReviews
21:9 4K screen well-suited to movie content
Improved, powerful camera system
Thoughtful design tweaks
Improved, powerful camera system
Thoughtful design tweaks
Still expensive, though not such an outlier
Runs a little too warm
Charging speed too slow for such a premium phone
Runs a little too warm
Charging speed too slow for such a premium phone
reviewed at 01/08/2023 - [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
8
10
Creative Bloq
High performance
Good cameras
Long battery life
Good cameras
Long battery life
More expensive than the S23 Ultra
Casing feels cheap
Apps can be complicated
Casing feels cheap
Apps can be complicated
reviewed at 03/08/2023 - [read the full review on Creative Bloq]
4.5
5
Digital Camera World
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[4.5/5] reviewed at 29/05/2023 - Sony Xperia 1 V review: a powerful camera phone (and external monitor for your Sony mirrorless camera) [read the full review on Digital Camera World]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review: 85-170mm zoom meets class-leading macro [read the full review on Digital Camera World]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review: 85-170mm zoom meets class-leading macro [read the full review on Digital Camera World]
4
5
T3
Premium styling
Great performance
Advanced camera features
3.5mm headphone jack
Great performance
Advanced camera features
3.5mm headphone jack
Very expensive
Complicated camera system
Battery is good ? not great
No Android update commitment
Complicated camera system
Battery is good ? not great
No Android update commitment
[4/5] reviewed at 24/06/2023 - Sony Xperia 1 V review: the good, the niche and the pricey [read the full review on T3]
[4/5] reviewed at 29/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review: finally a mainstream dream? [read the full review on T3]
[4/5] reviewed at 29/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI review: finally a mainstream dream? [read the full review on T3]
4
5
PhotographyBlog
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/06/2024 - [read the full review on PhotographyBlog]
9
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[9/10] reviewed at 26/05/2023 - Test Sony Xperia 1 V, enfin une masterclass, comme en photo ! [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/07/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI, l'heure de la raison [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/07/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI, l'heure de la raison [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
79
100
CNET France
Subtle design improvements
The photos taken in good lighting conditions are superb.
Possible use as an external monitor/video recorder.
The photos taken in good lighting conditions are superb.
Possible use as an external monitor/video recorder.
The price
The quality of photos in night mode is random.
Videos recorded in low lighting do not look good.
Only 2 years of Android updates.
The quality of photos in night mode is random.
Videos recorded in low lighting do not look good.
Only 2 years of Android updates.
reviewed at 16/06/2023 - [read the full review on CNET France]
7.9
10
Pokde.net
Strong performance
Well-designed, complete with IP68 and enhanced grip
Excellent cinematic 4K display that's also practical
Class-leading stereo speakers, making it a multimedia beast
Practical, powerful camera setup made even better with Pro-level controls
Stock-level Android 13 experience
Has headphone jack and a physical shutter button
Expandable storage via microSD
Good battery life
Well-designed, complete with IP68 and enhanced grip
Excellent cinematic 4K display that's also practical
Class-leading stereo speakers, making it a multimedia beast
Practical, powerful camera setup made even better with Pro-level controls
Stock-level Android 13 experience
Has headphone jack and a physical shutter button
Expandable storage via microSD
Good battery life
Barebones package, not even a USB cable included
Lack of an adaptive / dynamic refresh rate option
Thermal throttling, especially with certain games
Charging speed needs improvement
Very expensive
Lack of an adaptive / dynamic refresh rate option
Thermal throttling, especially with certain games
Charging speed needs improvement
Very expensive
reviewed at 25/08/2023 - [read the full review on Pokde.net]
7.8
10
Presse Citron
A headphone jack and a Micro SD slot on a high-end device!
Its magnificent 4K screen.
Its autonomy
His weight
Its magnificent 4K screen.
Its autonomy
His weight
Its fingerprint sensor is disastrous.
The unattractive texture added to the shell.
Recharge way too slow.
The unattractive texture added to the shell.
Recharge way too slow.
reviewed at 28/11/2023 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]
3.5
5
Tom's Guide (US)
+
Amazing level of control over photo/video capture
+
Unique variable zoom camera
+
Comfortable design with tall and skinny screen
+
Still offers microSD and headphone jack support
Amazing level of control over photo/video capture
+
Unique variable zoom camera
+
Comfortable design with tall and skinny screen
+
Still offers microSD and headphone jack support
-
Default images are unimpressive
-
More expensive than rival flagship phones
-
Fingerprint sensor still unreliable
Default images are unimpressive
-
More expensive than rival flagship phones
-
Fingerprint sensor still unreliable
reviewed at 28/08/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
3.5
5
TechRadar
Solid battery life
Fun, zero-fat triple rear camera
A rare high-end phone with a headphone socket
Fun, zero-fat triple rear camera
A rare high-end phone with a headphone socket
Gets warm with little provocation
Fingerprint sensor should be better
Optical zoom lens is soft
Slow charging
Fingerprint sensor should be better
Optical zoom lens is soft
Slow charging
[3.5/5] reviewed at 03/08/2023 - Test Sony Xperia 1 V: think different (again) [read the full review on TechRadar]
[3.5/5] reviewed at 25/08/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI: an old-school flagship that demands some compromise [read the full review on TechRadar]
[3.5/5] reviewed at 25/08/2024 - Test Sony Xperia 1 VI: an old-school flagship that demands some compromise [read the full review on TechRadar]
3
5
Tech Advisor
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/06/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
6
10
L&B Tech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/07/2023 - [read the full review on L&B Tech]
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not scored
Connect.deexcellent finish/quality work
IP68 protection
The most attractive phone in terms of haptic feedback thanks to its structured glass back.
Convenient 21:9 format.
Headphone jack and trigger button in the frame.
Stereo speakers
Versatile camera system with continuous zoom in telephoto mode.
Overall camera quality is very good.
Many software features for photography and video enthusiasts.
4K-OLED with 120 Hz and superior quality
Powerful performance, large storage capacity, eSIM and microSD card slot.
Very good battery life (10 hours and 56 minutes)
IP68 protection
The most attractive phone in terms of haptic feedback thanks to its structured glass back.
Convenient 21:9 format.
Headphone jack and trigger button in the frame.
Stereo speakers
Versatile camera system with continuous zoom in telephoto mode.
Overall camera quality is very good.
Many software features for photography and video enthusiasts.
4K-OLED with 120 Hz and superior quality
Powerful performance, large storage capacity, eSIM and microSD card slot.
Very good battery life (10 hours and 56 minutes)
Macro mode not available.
Missing facial unlock
Average 5G reception.
only two system updates and three years of security patches
Missing facial unlock
Average 5G reception.
only two system updates and three years of security patches
reviewed at 01/06/2023 - Sony Xperia 1 V im Test: Multimedia-Power-Haus [read the full review on Connect.de]
reviewed at 15/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI im ersten Test: Das bislang rundeste 1er? [read the full review on Connect.de]
reviewed at 15/05/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI im ersten Test: Das bislang rundeste 1er? [read the full review on Connect.de]
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not scored
Trusted ReviewsNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/06/2023 - Sony Xperia 1 V [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
reviewed at 28/06/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
reviewed at 28/06/2024 - Sony Xperia 1 VI [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/07/2023 - [read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
PCtippequipment
camera
treatment
camera
treatment
Delivery contents
fingerprint sensor
fingerprint sensor
reviewed at 25/07/2023 - Sony Xperia 1 V im Test [read the full review on PCtipp]
reviewed at 08/07/2024 - Sony-Flaggschiff Xperia 1 VI im Anwendertest [read the full review on PCtipp]
reviewed at 08/07/2024 - Sony-Flaggschiff Xperia 1 VI im Anwendertest [read the full review on PCtipp]
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not scored
TopForPhoneEverything or almost everything... the 1 V is a complete high-end.
high price
optional charger
recharge 30w...
optional charger
recharge 30w...
reviewed at 31/07/2023 - Test du Sony Xperia 1 V : le ippon du nippon [read the full review on TopForPhone]
reviewed at 16/10/2024 - Test du Sony Xperia 1 VI : l'ultra-haut de gamme japonais [read the full review on TopForPhone]
reviewed at 16/10/2024 - Test du Sony Xperia 1 VI : l'ultra-haut de gamme japonais [read the full review on TopForPhone]
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not scored
Android AuthorityNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/08/2023 - [read the full review on Android Authority]
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not scored
AndroidWorldNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/07/2023 - Recensione Sony Xperia 1 V: c'è lo zampino di Qualcomm [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
reviewed at 07/06/2024 - Recensione Sony Xperia 1 VI: questa volta cambia [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
reviewed at 07/06/2024 - Recensione Sony Xperia 1 VI: questa volta cambia [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
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not scored
TweakersNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/10/2023 - [read the full review on Tweakers]
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not scored
GameStarExceptional camera quality
Two-stage physical trigger
Very well made, high quality.
Bright LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz
Fast equipment
Certified IP68
Long battery life
Two-stage physical trigger
Very well made, high quality.
Bright LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz
Fast equipment
Certified IP68
Long battery life
Fast charging of only 30 watts
No variable diaphragm
Only three operating system updates
No variable diaphragm
Only three operating system updates
reviewed at 27/07/2024 - [read the full review on GameStar]
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