Sony Xperia 1 II 5G Smartphone w/ Alpha
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Xperia 1 II is Sony's new flagship smartphone built for speed with 5G connectivity. It features 3 rear-facing cameras using ZEISS optics that can shoot up to 20 fps continuously with Eye Autofocus. Up front, it sports a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display; combined with Dolby Atmos sound, Sony Xperia 1 II is a powerhouse for entertainment.
The industry-leading autofocus camera technology offers up to 20 fps bursting shooting and real-time Eye AF for humans and animals. Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" can record in multiple frame rates, including 2K 120fps 10bit HDR, and offer more manual controls to enhance video shooting.
Sony Xperia 1 II offers superior entertainment experience. The Xperia 1 II delivers a truly authentic listening experience with audio tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, both through the front facing stereo speakers and via wireless or wired headphones. The 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5" 4K HDR OLED offers a cinematic experience. Combining with PlayStation 4's DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller, the Xperia 1 II enables easy gaming anywhere.
Last but not least, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform with Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF system enables 5G speeds and improves performance with 25% faster CPU and GPU compared to their predecessors.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent camera system
- Good battery life
- Beautiful OLED display
Cons
- Large bezels compared to its competition
What external reviewers found***
External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb 21:9 aspect ratio display
- Excellent audio performance
- Excellent performance
- Good value for money
- Excellent screen
- Excellent camera performance
Cons
- Lackluster performance
- No IP rating
- No 5G support
- No NFC
- No wireless charging
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3.5mm audio jack, USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth 5
Construction
Battery | Capacity
4000 mAh
Camera | Front
8MP f/2.0
Camera | Rear
12MP 24mm f/1.7, 12MP 70mm f/2.4, 12MP 16mm f/2.2
Dimensions
Size | Depth
7.9 mm
Size | Height
166 mm
Size | Width
72 mm
Weight
181 g / 6.4 oz
Display
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Diagonal
6.5"
Display Type
CinemaWide display HDR OLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution
3840 x 1644
Function
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G
GPS
Yes
SIM
2x nanoSIM
Weather Resistance
IP 65/68
Performance
Memory | Capacity
8 GB
Storage
256 GB + microSD
Production
Availability
2020-06-01
Debut
2020-02-24
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Reviewer score 84%The Sony Xperia 1 II runs Android 10, and it does something that I wish more OEMs would do: use Google apps as defaults. Sony doesn't try to make many proprietary apps for things Google can already offer, and that makes for a much nicer experience. Sony does have some cool apps that work well with this device, like the PlayStation app which lets you attach a DualShock controller natively. There's no doubt that $1,200 is a lot to pay for a smartphone.
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Pros
- Gorgeous 21:9 OLED display
- Excellent camera system
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No headphone jack
- No wireless charging
androidauthority[2]
Reviewer score 45%The Xperia 1 II's camera can take some excellent pictures but the experience remains too inconsistent for all but the most patient photographer. It's the fingerprint verification process that's a little slow, as unlocking secure apps feels equally sluggish. Sony packs in some truly powerful features, particularly in the Photo Pro and Cinema Pro apps. However, the user experience remains a mishmash of separate applications.
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Pros
- Sizzling design
- Excellent camera performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Lackluster performance
- No 5G
- No microSD card slot
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 69%Sony has put stereo front-facing speakers on the Xperia 1 II, and they're excellent, with a full, deep, and engaging sound. Audio is enhanced with a feature called Dynamic Vibration, which uses haptic motors to add a vibration to media played on the phone. The 4,000mAh battery lasts for about five to five-and-a-half hours of screen time each day.
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Pros
- Excellent screen
- Excellent audio performance
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent camera
Cons
- No 5G in the U.S
nextpit[4]
Reviewer score 73%The Sony Xperia 1 II is the equivalent of the Alpha 9 full format camera. It can keep up with an Alpha 9 in a certain way when it comes to continuous shooting mode: including autofocus and exposure. The 4K OLED display is sharp, high-contrast and there is the possibility to adjust the settings to suit your own needs.
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Pros
- Sharp, high-contrast 4K OLED display
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No wireless charging
notebookcheck[5]
Reviewer score 54%The 6.5-inch OLED display has a native resolution of 3840x1644 and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The Xperia smartphone takes the bottom spot in our comparison chart when it comes to the screen brightness. In day-to-day use, the scrolling is very smooth and webpages load very quickly. The smartphone gets quite warm under load, but it never feels hot.
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Pros
- Good battery life
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Good cameras
Cons
- Mediocre camera performance
- No NFC
techadvisor[6]
Reviewer score 73%The Sony Xperia 1 II is available to buy SIM-free, direct Sony's Xperia official partner store, as well as the likes of Currys, Carphone Warehouse and Amazon, in the UK. With an RRP of £1099, it sits just above the iPhone 11 Pro and is notably more expensive than similarly-specced Android rivals, such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The saving grace is that it is dropping in price, albeit slowly, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent performance
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No 21W charging
- No wireless charging
techradar[7]
Reviewer score 76%The Sony Xperia 1 II is powered by the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. It has a 6.5-inch 4K display and 256GB of storage. The phone is the first from Sony to offer 5G connectivity in the US. It's not particularly easy to use, and you need a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Pros
- Superb 21:9 aspect ratio display
- Good battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No headphone jack
theverge[8]
Reviewer score 58%Sony's Photo Pro app even goes so far as to imitate the actual user interface of Sony's Alpha cameras. Where other Android phones try increasingly arcane tricks to fix their photos, the Xperia 1 II simply puts the control in the hands of the photographer. The high $1,200 price combined with the strange lack of 5G in the US makes it a confusing device at best.
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Pros
- Stunning photos and videos
- Very good battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- No 5G in the US
- No HDMI-in
trustedreviews[9]
Reviewer score 85%Sony’s software has often felt hamstrung in the past. There are two distinct Sony apps: Cinema Pro and Photo Pro. Both give you more control over video and photos. Shooting with this phone feels more like taking snaps and capturing video with an actual camera than any other phone on the best camera phones list.
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Pros
- Superb cameras
- Great battery life
Cons
- No headphone jack
- No 120Hz refresh rate
whathifi[10]
Reviewer score 93%The Xperia 1 II has a top-of-the-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8GB of RAM. There's also a 4000mAh battery that is capable of powering a full day's typical usage. Sony's 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED screen is all about enjoying videos ‘as the creators intended’ There's even a Creator mode, “powered by CineAlta’, that promises to use Hollywood studio techniques to bring unrivalled colour accuracy.
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Pros
- Sleek, premium design
- Excellent camera performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No IP rating
- No wireless charging
wired[11]
Reviewer score 88%The Sony Xperia 1 II has a 6.5-inch OLED screen. It shoots in 4K with a widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio and at 24 frames per second. You can also shoot at 120 fps for some cinematic-looking slow motion. It doesn't support 5G in the US, though it does support it internationally.
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Pros
- Gorgeous 4K HDR OLED display
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No 5G support
- No headphone jack or microSD card slot
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References
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review: A Sony phone I'd love to keep in my pocket (Video!). [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-1135013/. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II revisited: A good buy one year later?. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-revisited-1235766/. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review: Stand out from the crowd. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/sony-xperia-1-ii-review/. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review: Sony's best smartphone is a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. [nextpit]. https://www.nextpit.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-review. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II Smartphone Review: The Alpha-camera flagship. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-II-Smartphone-Review-The-Alpha-camera-flagship.494651.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/sony-xperia-1-ii-3793183/. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-xperia-1-ii-review. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review: it’s a stretch. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/21322518/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-smartphone-new-camera-photo-pro. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-xperia-1-ii. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony Xperia 1 II review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-xperia-1-ii. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Review: Sony Xperia 1 II. [wired]. https://www.wired.com/review/sony-xperia-1-ii/. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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