Sony Xperia 1 Announced: 21:9 4K HDR OLED screen, triple camera setup

vivftp · Mar 22, 2019

It looks like we have confirmation that the Xperia 1 will be rendering everything in 4K all the time:

https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_1_screen_uses_4k_resolution_all_the_time-news-36162.php

Apps that don't support 4K resolutions will be scaled down though.

Barrel Cannon · Mar 22, 2019

meh, I'm ok with that. I know some people will want it to render in a lower resolution.

Also do you mean scaled up?

vivftp · Mar 22, 2019

Barrel Cannon said:
meh, I'm ok with that. I know some people will want it to render in a lower resolution.

Also do you mean scaled up?

Well, the app would be scaled down from the 4K resolution that he phone will use for everything else I suppose. But then that scaled down rendered app will be displayed on the 4k display.

KBadOne · Mar 22, 2019

At least it scales down! Running at 4K all the time will drain the battery fast

Kschreck · Mar 24, 2019

For those of us who prefer a smaller (but still pretty powerful phone), how do you guys feel about the Xperia XZ2 Compact?

Sheng Long · Mar 24, 2019

Kschreck said:
For those of us who prefer a smaller (but still pretty powerful phone), how do you guys feel about the Xperia XZ2 Compact?

I have one. It's a terrific phone. My only issue is the lack of the headphone jack, but I'm living with that.

The phone is always snappy and fast, camera is great, battery life is excellent. Some would say it's too thick, but it doesn't bother me at all. Screen and stereo speakers are all top notch. With the current pricing it is a steal.

Kschreck · Mar 24, 2019

Sheng Long said:
I have one. It's a terrific phone. My only issue is the lack of the headphone jack, but I'm living with that.

The phone is always snappy and fast, camera is great, battery life is excellent. Some would say it's too thick, but it doesn't bother me at all. Screen and stereo speakers are all top notch. With the current pricing it is a steal.

Whats the best price on this currently (US market)?

Deleted member 437 · Mar 24, 2019

I cant believe remote play is STILL locked to this fucking phone.

Sheng Long · Mar 24, 2019

Kschreck said:
Whats the best price on this currently (US market)?

I've seen it as low as under $400 (US model) on Amazon. Price fluctuates every couple weeks between 4-500 recently.

Kschreck · Mar 24, 2019

Sheng Long said:
I've seen it as low as under $400 (US model) on Amazon. Price fluctuates every couple weeks between 4-500 recently.

Yeah it's like $465 or so currently for new. There is one for $330 refurbished which is a pretty huge savings, think it's safe? Like I want one in mint condition with little to no scratches/damage:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-...a+XZ2+Compact&qid=1553483803&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Worth the risk? Money is tigh so that's a decent amount of money saved...

vivftp · Mar 25, 2019

Kschreck said:
For those of us who prefer a smaller (but still pretty powerful phone), how do you guys feel about the Xperia XZ2 Compact?

Take this with a very big grain of salt but there're rumors of an Xperia 4 model that is basically the replacement of the Compact. It's only a rumor right now as the source is a new and unproven source from another forum I visit, but the story did get picked up by other sites:

https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperi...ct_line_will_have_a_219_screen-news-36104.php

The specs and release date info are spotty and there's a question of whether the device is only meant for Japan or if it'll go global.

SilentPanda · Mar 25, 2019

Kschreck said:
Yeah it's like $465 or so currently for new. There is one for $330 refurbished which is a pretty huge savings, think it's safe? Like I want one in mint condition with little to no scratches/damage:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-...a+XZ2+Compact&qid=1553483803&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Worth the risk? Money is tigh so that's a decent amount of money saved...

Swappa has one in mint condition for about $310 with box and picture of the phone
https://swappa.com/listing/view/LRRG99797

Sheng Long · Mar 25, 2019

Kschreck said:
Yeah it's like $465 or so currently for new. There is one for $330 refurbished which is a pretty huge savings, think it's safe? Like I want one in mint condition with little to no scratches/damage:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-...a+XZ2+Compact&qid=1553483803&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Worth the risk? Money is tigh so that's a decent amount of money saved...

The international versions are $389, only $60 more for a brand new one. The only thing you'll need is a US adapter and it's just a USB one. The only thing I've found with international versions is sometimes you will not get local emergency alerts like weather /missile alert type stuff.

Refurbished you take your chances, might be great, might be bad.

uzipukki · Mar 25, 2019

Why is the image processor named after Beyonce?

Mikey Jr. said:
I cant believe remote play is STILL locked to this fucking phone.

I thought it was coming to iPhones this year? Or did i read that in a nice dream I had?

XMonkey · Mar 25, 2019

vivftp said:
Take this with a very big grain of salt but there're rumors of an Xperia 4 model that is basically the replacement of the Compact. It's only a rumor right now as the source is a new and unproven source from another forum I visit, but the story did get picked up by other sites:

https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperi...ct_line_will_have_a_219_screen-news-36104.php

The specs and release date info are spotty and there's a question of whether the device is only meant for Japan or if it'll go global.

That is skinny as heck... seems an odd design choice if that's a real device.

Kschreck · Mar 25, 2019

Sheng Long said:
The international versions are $389, only $60 more for a brand new one. The only thing you'll need is a US adapter and it's just a USB one. The only thing I've found with international versions is sometimes you will not get local emergency alerts like weather /missile alert type stuff.

Refurbished you take your chances, might be great, might be bad.

Yeah this is the one I found as well. I already have usb adapters already and it seems compatible with US services like AT&T and others. Price isn't too bad for new. Might go with this option. Just hope I like the phone.

This is essentially replacing my iPod Touch which is croaking. Was hoping for the 7th gen to finally be announced and yet it didn't happen. I'm use to ios though and Apple phones are expensive as I wouldn't bother with anything older then an iPhone 8 at this point.

Ghost_Messiah · Mar 28, 2019

Any chance of a compact variant? The phone's incredible but checked on GSM Arena and it's huge. The Xperia 10 is good but also a little too big also.

Deleted member 907 · Mar 28, 2019

Ghost_Messiah said:
Any chance of a compact variant? The phone's incredible but checked on GSM Arena and it's huge. The Xperia 10 is good but also a little too big also.

Hopefully at IFA in September.

Barrel Cannon · Mar 28, 2019

No word yet. Sony's Xperia market market has been shrinking over the last little bit so I don't know if I'd expect them to push aggressively with a ton of different models. I think those days are done. Their phone business has been going down so much that it's basically netting out all the crazy traction they've gained from their gaming division alone over the last year. However Sony has never been one to shy away from taking those risks so I personally am expecting a smaller phone.

I think that a more compact variant would offset some of the issues people are already reporting with the Xperia 10 (and likely soon the 1) which is the dated Android UI drop down menu being less and less useful for the increasingly longer phones. A compact would maintain the nice ratio of the 21:9 with it's features and still be tall enough to not be uncomfortable with 1 hand use.

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 28, 2019

Wow. But are they still releasing a new model every 6 months?

SRG01 · Mar 28, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Wow. But are they still releasing a new model every 6 months?

I think so. This is entirely due to Japan's carriers.

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 28, 2019

Barrel Cannon said:
Saaaame. I've been researching Bluetooth headphones during my off time today

Bluetooth headphones >>>> that prehistoric shyt with wires..

You will never go back.

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 28, 2019

SRG01 said:
I think so. This is entirely due to Japan's carriers.

Just a stupid strategy. No one likes that their phone is old after only 6 months. Come on Sony.

caff!!! · Mar 28, 2019

The 10 is about the right size for me, being about the size of my HTC One M8 but it's just screen on the front instead. However, it seems to be underpowered for the price and I dunno how well it could be supported with custom OS builds in the future vs the 1 or insert old flagship here

Ash735 · Mar 28, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Bluetooth headphones >>>> that prehistoric shyt with wires..

You will never go back.

And yet Bluetooth still fails a sound quality standard set nearly 30 years ago *shrugs*

SRG01 · Mar 28, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Just a stupid strategy. No one likes that their phone is old after only 6 months. Come on Sony.

More than that: No one will buy because they know a better one is around the corner.

Barrel Cannon · Mar 28, 2019

Ash735 said:
And yet Bluetooth still fails a sound quality standard set nearly 30 years ago *shrugs*

I never got the whole hype of the Hi-Res audio. How can Sony tout that for the Xperia 1 if it's still using Bluetooth. I know Bluetooth standards have improved over time, but I thought they still lagged a bit behind the more premium wired Cans

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 28, 2019

Ash735 said:
And yet Bluetooth still fails a sound quality standard set nearly 30 years ago *shrugs*

Not the Sony Bluetooth earphone I'm using ( you have to spend a little more) . Sound is incredible. And I don't have to deal with them horrible wires.

But if people want to use ancient stuff, Sony provides the dongle.

Ash735 · Mar 28, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Not the Sony Bluetooth earphone I'm using ( you have to spend a little more) . Sound is incredible. And I don't have to deal with them horrible wires.

But if people want to use ancient stuff, Sony provides the dongle.

They may sound better than other BT devices but still, technically, they can't match pure LPCM 48khz 16bit Stereo with near zero latency. Once they do I'll be happy to use them but right now they're style over function and transcoding on top of lossy is a big no no.

KBadOne · Mar 28, 2019

I use WI-1000X wireless headphones with my phone, so much easier to use on the go for day to day usage! I honestly find it sound as good as wired headphones thanks to LDAC codec Sony uses in their phones. The only time I use wire headphones is when I listen to my NW-WM1A Walkman at home.

EnronERA · Mar 29, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Bluetooth headphones >>>> that prehistoric shyt with wires..

You will never go back.

unless you actually like decent sound without having to pay an arm and a leg for the sony phones with all the fancy shit in them to make them sound as good as a 100 dollar pair of wired cans or IEMs.

Getting tired of this shit

Deleted member 4783 · Mar 29, 2019

Monkey_D said:
Bluetooth headphones >>>> that prehistoric shyt with wires..

You will never go back.

This comment is so stupid.

That "prehistoric shit" will outlast any fucking bluetooth earphone/headphone.

Barrel Cannon · Mar 29, 2019

I feel like just buying the USB C -to-headphone port Jack is a risk in case Sony stops supporting it on future devices which kills the use of it. It's only worthwhile if it's not too pricey. I think I'll have to wait and see when I get the phone at this point. Without knowing the cost of anything it makes making a decision harder for me now as I don't have any good headphones on me(Bluetooth or wired).

I hope Sony makes a pre order date soon for Canada. The lack of marketing makes me wonder why they are waiting so long.

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 29, 2019

Rushersauce said:
This comment is so stupid.

That "prehistoric shit" will outlast any fucking bluetooth earphone/headphone.

I heard the same about DVDs.

Deleted member 36543 · Mar 29, 2019

EnronERA said:
unless you actually like decent sound without having to pay an arm and a leg for the sony phones with all the fancy shit in them to make them sound as good as a 100 dollar pair of wired cans or IEMs.

Getting tired of this shit

Worth every penny. No wire is a game changers.

Sheng Long · Mar 29, 2019

Even though my Sony WI-1000x wireless earbuds are awesome...there are situations where I miss being able to plug in a pair of my wired ones. I have the USB C adapters, but once I wanted to use my phone as a source at work for something and I needed a 3.5mm jack. I didn't bring my wired headphones that day so no adapter. You can still have the wireless and the 3.5. It's not like you won't be able to use BT if the phone has a jack.

Ghost_Messiah · Apr 8, 2019

Just read on the Xperia blog that Sony have halved their mobile work force, shutdown their Shanghai plant and merged mobile in to other divisions amidst pressure from shareholders to shutter mobile. And apparently the Xperia Twitter handle disappeared?

Honestly hope this doesn't signal the end of Xperia. Been a fan for such a long time via multiple devices and was hoping they'd be around forever.

Sheng Long · Apr 8, 2019

Ghost_Messiah said:
Just read on the Xperia blog that Sony have halved their mobile work force, shutdown their Shanghai plant and merged mobile in to other divisions amidst pressure from shareholders to shutter mobile. And apparently the Xperia Twitter handle disappeared?

Honestly hope this doesn't signal the end of Xperia. Been a fan for such a long time via multiple devices and was hoping they'd be around forever.

The main Sony Xperia Twitter account will be moving to another in June. That's the only thing I recall. And it's still there now.

Ghost_Messiah · Apr 8, 2019

Sheng Long said:
The main Sony Xperia Twitter account will be moving to another in June. That's the only thing I recall. And it's still there now.

Ah, very good to know. Thanks dude. Yeah that was the most worrying thing so glad it was just a false alarm.

Also I've read that apparently the merging of mobile was to specifically hide mobile's continued losses from shareholders to keep the pressure off because presumably Sony want to keep mobile around, so perhaps Xperia's future is actually okay for now.

KBadOne · Apr 8, 2019

Sheng Long said:
The main Sony Xperia Twitter account will be moving to another in June. That's the only thing I recall. And it's still there now.

There is a rumor going around that Sony might detch the xperia brand next year and just stick with SONY as their brand for phones! Maybe that's why they are changing their Twitter handle!...they are not going anywhere anytime soon

Ghost_Messiah · Apr 8, 2019

KBadOne said:
There is a rumor going around that Sony might detch the xperia brand next year and just stick with SONY as their brand for phones! Maybe that's why they are changing their Twitter handle!...they are not going anywhere anytime soon

This is awesome to know. Thank you!

makingmusic476 · Apr 8, 2019

Boooo, I love the Xperia brand.

Ghost_Messiah · Apr 9, 2019

makingmusic476 said:
Boooo, I love the Xperia brand.

I love it too, after having had an affinity with it for several years now - was just happy Sony's still continuing their phone business.

makingmusic476 · Apr 9, 2019

I suppose the era of Xperia/Bravia/Vaio/Vita is coming to a close. Vaio was sold off, Vita is dead, and Bravia is still used but no longer emphasized like it was a decade ago.

Maybe Xperia will live on but they'll just emphasize the Sony brand over it like they do with Bravia now.

I hope it lives on. Xperia is just a cool name. Easily my favorite of the Sony-isms.

vivftp · Apr 13, 2019

First hands on video with the Xperia 1. Looking good!

Sheng Long · Apr 14, 2019

vivftp said:
First hands on video with the Xperia 1. Looking good!

Pretty phone. Hope the Compact isn't dead.

KBadOne · Apr 15, 2019

Xperia 1 will be introduced to Taiwanese market on April 26, which means it might launch over there at end of April or first week of May!

https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sony_xperia_1_will_premiere_in_taiwan_on_april_26-news-36559.php

KBadOne · Apr 15, 2019

vivftp said:
First hands on video with the Xperia 1. Looking good!

Can't wait to get my hands on one in Purple!

vivftp · Apr 15, 2019

KBadOne said:
Xperia 1 will be introduced to Taiwanese market on April 26, which means it might launch over there at end of April or first week of May!

https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sony_xperia_1_will_premiere_in_taiwan_on_april_26-news-36559.php

Bah, meant to post this earlier but got caught up at work.

Yup, so shouldn't be too long until we get some lengthy, proper hands on with this phone. Excited to see what it can do.

Jet Jaguar · Apr 16, 2019

Any word on the UK release?

Sony Xperia 1 Announced: 21:9 4K HDR OLED screen, triple camera setup

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