Sony Xperia 1 II

51 reviews

Nov, 2024

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screen (21)
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battery (10)
performance (10)

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price (19)
reliability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of Sony Xperia 1 II. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and design. The performance and camera also get good opinions. There are some mixed views about the durability. Many are less positive about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 1 II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II Review: Sony makes a great Android phone again

The Sony Xperia 1 II is Sony's best phone in ages. It takes inspiration from the brand's products and melds them into a phone that feels very different.

Fast focussing;A lovely screen;Great manual camera apps

Very expensive, especially compared to what else is on the market;Other phones take better pictures in auto mode

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. Sony promises audio and video excellence – and delivers

Class-leading sound quality ; Class-leading video quality ; 3.5mm headphone jack

Shape may not be for everyone ; No face ID

The Sony Xperia 1 II delivers superb music and picture performance, plus an all-round performance to match, and that makes it a winner in our book

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review: a classy camera and a superb display lead the way

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a flagship worthy of the name

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review: The second coming

Sony's flagship wants to bring the company's Alpha camera skills and Bravia TV experiences into the phone. Is it successful or full of shortcomings?

Great display ; Solid design and build ; Lots of power

Disjointed camera experience ; Messy camera app ; Average battery life ; Bad Wi-Fi ; Software bugs

Sony's flagship Xperia is the phone of two halves: the front half is pretty good with that great display and wonderful speakers, the rear half is pretty weak with a disjointed and messy camera experience.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia 1 II review

Getting the band back together

4K HDR that fits in your pocket ; Pro-level stills and video recording apps ; 5G and CPU grunt to match the best phones

Size can be hard to handle, even with software help ; Photos more muted than rivals when shooting in Auto ; Pricey

Combines a cinephile-grade display with camera smarts taken straight from Sony’s Alpha division to great effect. Outright image quality might not be the best, but this feature-packed flagship is still one of the most photographer-friendly handsets around

Jun, 2020

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EISA MULTIMEDIA SMARTPHONE 2020-2021

Expert review by (eisa.eu)

Sony Xperia 1 II

Sony's Xperia 1 II is a multimedia powerhouse tailor-made for photo, film and music enthusiasts. Its triple-lens camera system shares technology with Sony's advanced Alpha cameras, enabling a burst mode of 20fps with continuous autofocus and auto...

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Expert review by : Jonathan Morris (jmcomms.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II Review: Sony finally nails the camera on its flagship smartphone

Sony's Xperia 1 II has been out for a while, but it's still the flagship in the family. Can this be the start of a new wave of phones that helps Sony turn the tide?

Excellent camera quality and level of control over features ; 4K HDR screen is a visual treat and the 21:9 works well for suitable content ; Plenty of power, 5G and a decent battery at last ; Can be found for good discounts if you shop around

Camera overheating issue was a little worrying ; Extremely high price for a company trying to win customers back

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II Smartphone Review: Sample Photos & Video

We've got the Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone in for review which has separate Pro camera and video modes as well as a big display and promising photo quality.

The Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone is full of features but its unusual size/dimensions, price and fiddly pro camera mode will mean it's not everyone's ideal smartphone. However, those who enjoy watching films/tv shows on their smartphones will appreciate...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony Xperia 1 ii review: Sony’s best phone in years

The $1,200 Xperia 1 ii is many things, but a crowd-pleaser it is not. In fact, its charm derives from how niche it is. It has a screen meant for movie nerds. Its cameras are meant for film and photo nerds. And thankfully, it's more than solid in all...

In-depth controls for photos and video ; 20fps burst shooting is fantastic ; Excellent performance ; Mostly clean software based on Android 10 ; Handsome 4K screen

Oddball design won't work for everyone ; Lousy selfie camera ; This phone slides around constantly ; Some productivity features feel flaky

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 1 II review

The Sony Xperia 1 II is here, was the wait worth it? Announced back in February, Sony's latest ultimate smartphone is only making it to market now and...

Technical, no-nonsense design, the flat frame is great for handling too.

Display not as bright as key competitors, the 4K resolution has little practical benefit.

What we're saying is that the Xperia 1 II isn't great value at its projected retail price, and that prevents it from getting an all-out recommendation. What it is, on the other hand, is a great phone for Sony fans or for anyone else with a...

May, 2020

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