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Overall Rating
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Pros
- +First 21:9 CinemaWide display on a smartphone, ideal for widescreen movie viewing, 4K OLED resolution for exceptional sharpness, Triple rear camera co-developed with Sony's Alpha camera team, Cinema Pro app brings professional color grading tools to mobile video, Simplified Xperia 1 naming launches a fresh flagship generation
Cons
- −Very tall, narrow 21:9 aspect ratio takes adjustment for everyday use, No wireless charging support, unlike prior XZ-series flagships, Camera software still trailed established rivals despite the Alpha partnership, Premium flagship pricing
Expert Review
Regional coverage found the Sony Xperia 1 a bold new direction for the brand, introducing the industry's first 21:9 CinemaWide 4K OLED display alongside a triple camera system developed in partnership with Sony's respected Alpha camera division.
VERDICT
A genuinely unique flagship for content creators and movie enthusiasts, remembered for its industry-first CinemaWide display and Alpha camera partnership.
