80
Tom Bedford
TechRadar
“The Sony Xperia 1 is a solid improvement on most of Sony’s recent smartphones – it has a few mis‑steps and annoyances, but it’ll be of particular interest to movie buffs or budding film‑makers.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- 4k cinema‑wide display
- Powerful snapdragon 855
- Waterproof build quality
- Dedicated camera button
- Great for watching movies without black bars
- Impressive chipset and performance
Points of Contention
- Mediocre battery life
- Fingerprint sensor reliability issues
- Awkward tall form factor
- High price tag
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics77
Nic Vargus
IGN
The Sony Xperia 1 offers a unique 21:9 4K display and solid performance, but its high price and lack of features like wireless charging and a headphone jack make it less competitive. Battery life and software tweaks are underwhelming, though the Game Enhancer feature adds some value.
65
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“Sony’s best phone yet still isn’t worth the price.”
60
Scott Gilbertson
Wired
“Overall, the longer, thin screen offers no real advantage for all the things you do on your phone when you aren't watching (or filming) movies.”
60
Julian Chokkattu
Digital Trends
“Sony just released the best Xperia phone to date.”
