Sony Xperia 1 hands-on review

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony Xperia 1 hands-on review:

Design and Build

Materials: Constructed from Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and back with an aluminum frame [00:19].

Form Factor: Features a straight and boxy design reminiscent of older Sony phones, though it is still somewhat slippery [00:24]. It introduces an extra tall and narrow

aspect ratio [00:30].

Durability: Offers IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance [02:53].

Fingerprint Reader: Relocated to the side (unlike previous rear-mounted versions), sitting separately above a tiny dedicated power button [03:04].

Display and Multimedia

Screen Specifications: Equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED display boasting a 4K resolution and H

DR support [00:37].

Aspect Ratio: Features a unique 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio with small bezels and no notch or cutout for the selfie camera [00:39].

Software Features: Includes proprietary Sony tech to upscale and optimize content for better contrast and color [01:02]. The tall screen provides ample space for scrolling and split-screen multita

sking, allowing users to create shortcuts for specific app pairs [01:27].

One-Handed Use: Enhanced by the "Side sense" function, which opens shortcut spaces upon double-tapping the edge of the screen [01:43].

Audio: Includes stereo speakers (with the earpiece acting as the second speaker) and Dolby Atmos support, though the 3.5mm headphone jack i

s omitted [02:22].

Performance and Hardware

Internals: Powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM [02:05].

Storage: Comes with 128GB of internal storage as standard, expandable via a microSD card slot [02:41].

Gaming: Includes a game launcher that organizes titles, provides links to related YouTube videos, and features settings

to optimize performance or limit distractions [02:09].

Battery: Packed with a 3300 mAh battery [02:46].

Cameras

Setup: Features a triple-camera system consisting of a standard wide-angle, a telephoto, and an ultra-wide-angle lens, all at 12 megapixels [03:15].

Camera Capabilities: Includes optical image stabilization, eye autofocus for subjects,

continuous burst shooting with individual autofocus and exposure, and RAW noise reduction [03:30].

Video: Capable of recording 4K HDR video in a 21:9 aspect ratio, alongside advanced recording and editing tools like the Cinema Pro feature [03:44].

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Sony Xperia 1 hands-on review

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