<p>The Sony Xperia 1&nbsp;isn't a mainstream smartphone and it certainly isn't for everyone. Sony doesn't follow the&nbsp;rules set out by Samsung and Apple. Sony focuses on a different audience and the loyal fans are mostly impressed by what the company has to offer.</p>
<p>Sony has always tried to do something different &ndash; and mostly succeeded. However, what does Sony's latest handset has to offer? Let's find out.</p>
<h2>Display</h2>
<p>Sony has always preferred the 4K screen on its premium devices, however, Sony Xperia 1 has OLED screens that provides better contrast perfect blacks and generally richer colours.</p>
<p>However, With 6.5- inch display, Sony Xperia 1 fails to offer better viewing experience as compared to other Android phones like OnePlus 7 pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 even while playing 4k video.</p>
<h2>Design</h2>
<p>While the tall 21:9 display has its own benefits, it's virtually impossible to move your thumb from the bottom to the top. There is a sheer number of buttons along the device&rsquo;s right side: camera shutter, fingerprint sensor, lock key and a long volume rocker.</p>
<p>Along the top are a SIM and microSD slot, while the USB port for charging sits along the bottom edge.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a well-built phone that has soft, curved edges and a light body. However, the device is less delicate, too: I&rsquo;ve already dropped the Xperia 1 a couple of times and it&rsquo;s barely picked up a scratch. Drop the iPhone XS once and you&rsquo;ll certainly see some shards of glass.</p>
<h2>Software</h2>
<p>Sony has heavily tweaked its Android skin and device runs smoothly while multitasking. A number of Sony feature has been brought from the previous Xperia XZ3 flagship. Sony Xperia 1 allows you to tap the sides of the phone to initiate several actions including a pop-up app menu and to shrink the home screen into a one-handed mode. However, in practice, it doesn't work properly.</p>
<p>Sony has also introduced the swipe gestures to pull down the notification panel. However, users can switch back to the traditional set of three Android soft-keys as well.</p>
<h2>Camera</h2>
<p>Sony Xperia 1 comes with a 12-megapixel camera that has a bright f/1.6 aperture and a 52mm option for 2x optical zoom. The device has a triple-camera system that offers photographic firepower to compete with its flagship rivals.</p>
<p>The Xperia 1&rsquo;s triple-camera system gives it the photographic firepower to compete with its flagship rivals, although it doesn&rsquo;t quite blow them out of the water. A handy 16mm wide-angle lens for squeezing that soaring architectural masterpiece into your shot.</p>
<p>The Xperia 1&rsquo;s strengths are shooting pleasingly natural daylight shots, impressive portraits and stabilised 4K video. However, the smartphone lacks night mode for getting usable results when the lights are down.</p>
<h2>Performance</h2>
<p>While all the next-gen mobile network are gearing up for 5G the Xperia 1 is plain-old 4G LTE capable. However, the smartphone is high-end in other ways. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable via microSD).</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s no headphone jack since the device is enabled with the Dolby Atmos speakers which offer a good hit of sound. Call quality is strong, too, and the mics do an excellent job of cancelling out excess background wind and noise.</p>
<h2>Battery</h2>
<p>While many of the 2019 flagship phones come with huge batteries, the Xperia 1 is backed by a 3300mAh battery &ndash; especially when there&rsquo;s that 4K display to power. The battery drains while you watch the content you watch on the display.</p>
<p>The smartphone also doesn't come with wireless charging or fast charging. However, Sony included a USB PD standard, which allows the users to fast-charge the phone with any number of USB-C chargers. A full charge takes around 90 minutes.</p>
<h2>Verdict</h2>
<p>Apart from better viewing experience as compared to other Android phones, Sony Xperia 1 is the best Sony phone in years and a unique approach that should deservedly win fans.</p>
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