You know, if I was told the Platinum Silver 1 V was the same colour as the silver XM4s instead of PlayStation 1 grey (which is a VERY dull colour imo) then I'd have maybe tried harder to find one instead of waiting for my back glass to shatter so I could have an excuse to buy a new back panel.
Una comparación rápida de 36 segundos entre estas dos cámaras usando exactamente los mismos ajustes.
La Sony FX3 está emparejada con un lente 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, y las dos cámaras están fijas en trípodes.
Ajustes: 70mm · 4K · 24fps · 1/50 · f/2.8 · ISO 400 · 5500K · Look NT.
(I cambié el ISO entre 320 y 640 según la escena, manteniendo ambas cámaras emparejadas..
De entrada, la diferencia más grande que vas a notar es la profundidad de campo—principalmente por la diferencia en el tamaño del sensor.
4k version: https://youtu.be/_jbA1yJM67Q?is=6VItdFagqfO6jIn7
¿Qué piensas?
I have the Xperia 1 viii and I cannot believe that in 2026 there is no double tap to turn the display off. I have had this feature for years & years on previous phones!
Strangely there IS a double tap to wake the screen but who needs this when I just have to lay my finger on the fingerprint scanner??
I don't like pressing hardware buttons for such simple features. Retardedly the accessibility button shows up in screenshots so that's a non-starter...
I know there are some screen off button apps but who is going to grant an unheard of developer full access to their phone??
Worth upgrading to Global 1VIII from Japanese Bocchi the rock 1VI missing band 71 US Tmobile and zoom is mediocre? Missing band 71 is fairly annoying playing Pokemon Go in malls or opening ticketmaster or ticket apps to present tickets. The Zoom isn't nearly as good as Vivo X200 or Oppo X9 Ultra for recording concerts. Does the Sony 1VIII improve the Zoom by much? from the 1VI? Otherwise happy with the 1VI like the Bocchi the rock theme and other then the Zoom lens it takes good pictures and video and the recording is good.
So, long story short - Unforeseen circumstances, and before anyone ask, there is a buffer, and the buffer will need to be pushed to it's max to solve the issue. Health related more or less but not deadly, so no need for pity at all :)
But the question is - Would anyone here want to buy it?
Specs:
Color - Red
Storage - 256 gig
Screen protector since day 1
Official case included.
Product - European version (XQGE54R.GC)
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Before someone screaming "scammer" I was thinking of selling it via a swedish sales site (www.tradera.com) for the buyers safety. So that you can feel secure.
"How will you survive without a phone" - My work pays for a phone + subscription I've just been against it as I do NOT like the thought of my work having the possbility to look into my phone whenever. Not that I'm a criminal or anything but just because it feels weird not "owning' the phone I use.
I'm selling it by mid september at the latest, I have a buyer-ish where I live but wanted to see with you guys as you've been a really nice community.
The sale price is 920€ or highest bidder.
Is there anyone from Mexico who knows the best way to buy a Sony Xperia these days?
I got my Xperia 1 V for 18,000 MXN (~$1,060 USD) back in 2024. Now, I'm seriously considering switching to Samsung because the Xperia 1 VIII goes for around 35,000 MXN (~$2,060 USD), while I can get an S26 Ultra for just 15,000 MXN (~$880 USD) using bank promos. Any advice?
I was thinking while I was in Japan, I'd pick up an Xperia 1 VIII while there, used if possible.
Got any tips/tricks? Places to visit, used electronics type deals?
Edit: To be clear, I understand band limitations, I wanted one as a pocket camera moreso than an actual working phone. I owned a Xperia 1IV and took some amazing pictures that my Samsung just isn't at par.
The fact that it's Android and could work as an alternate terminal for other things is a bonus, but not a necessity.
First update since June. Updating to see if they have fixed the 5G issue
Hej alla.
Är det någon som upplevt samma konflikt som jag? Min nya Xperia 1viii kan inte koppla upp sig för att streama mot mina Phonak hörapparater. Jag kan bara ringa och ta emot telefonsamtal.
As I do keep my phones for as long as possible, it will be inevitable that the rear camera will get micro scratches if the lenses remain exposes, even with a phone cover. What are my options to cover the rear camera lenses when not in use? (For example, the S25 has phone covers with sliding camera covers).
Hi guys, ive noticed a few posts mentioning buying older Xperia models and i was looking into buying either a 5V or 10VII and no vendors known to me ship to the EU
Where do you buy a new (or refurbished) Xperia on the secondary market (ive looked up the official Sony sites but no stock available) ?
Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone,
I recently switched over from a Samsung phone, so I'm used to having a dedicated mobile data toggle. I added a custom mobile data tile to my Quick Settings, but the current behavior in Beta 4 is driving me a bit crazy.
Every single time I tap the tile to turn on my data, I get hit with this popup:
>"Turn on mobile data? Using mobile data may incur charges based on your mobile service plan."
I totally get the safety warning for the very first time you use it to prevent accidental charges, but having to confirm it every single time completely defeats the purpose of it being a "Quick" Setting. There is no way to turn this off in the settings, and no "Do not show me this again" checkbox on the prompt itself.
I already submitted a proper bug report through the Feedback app. I wanted to see if I'm the only one annoyed by this? Thanks!
Here is a screenshot of the popup: https://imgur.com/a/Jyo04Ts
ok so i were checking my phones and i decided to sell this xperia z4/xperia z3+ from docomo, but it has the wrong rom. i tried to flash it with flashtool with a SO-03G rom downloaded from ftf.andro.plus. but it says that its the wrong bundle to flash, is there a solution?
In general, what's the difference between the models?
I messed up a long time ago and bought a Universal HTC. I don't remember what happened with it. I am in the US and think I don't want a global model Xperia but it seems that's all that's available here.
S-max already found a 2027 Xperia device (likely the 1 IX) in the IMEI database: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/1vjgl80/2027_xperia_shows_up_in_imei_database/
The device now also shows up in an eSIM database in 6 different variants. It's likely 3 unlocked variants (Asia, Europe, Japan), 3 carrier-locked devices for Japan and again no US version.
Stolen by the usual suspects in 3,2,1....
In an article that basically forms part two of the interview series I shared last week, Sony outlines the results of a survey regarding customer's reasons for purchasing the 1 VIII (translated using Google Translate).
Original source: https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/2608/17/news012.html
71.08% Because I like Xperia
56.10% MicroSD card slot available
53.96% I like Sony
40.73% Up to 4 OS version upgrades
38.51% About four times larger image sensor
37.16% 3.5mm audio jack
31.62% High-speed CPU (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen Gen 5)
30.03% Two-day battery life on a single charge, degrades only after 4 years
25.59% "Features are installed identically on both sides, the full evolutionary" [Probably two identical speakers for improved sound]
22.66% High-quality Yares sound [???]
20.05% It will now be usable autofocus [Probably macro mode]
19.65% 5G mmWave
19.33% Raw gemstones surface / ORE design
18.54% Bright Bravia display
17.12% Maximum RAM 16GB [probably+1TB ROM]
12.36% Telephoto-compatible [???]
11.25% 4 suggestions [Probably colours]
6.50% Xperia Intelligence
6.42% Other
0.55% Price of the device
Surprisingly the price is the most unpopular reason, below "other" 😂
Take this with a grain of salt but in the interview is also a line about an audio chip (DAC) below the metal shield (pic 2). My guess is that they're still using the regular Qualcomm DAC and what's actually below is just an external amp.
Stolen by the usual suspects in 3,2,1....
The download links no longer exist
Hi, I’m in the UK and I’m having a strange microphone issue with my Xperia 1 IV. I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this, especially anyone who has dealt with Sony/SBE repairs in the UK.
The main/bottom microphone seems to have suddenly stopped working properly. Whenever I try to use voice typing with Gboard or ChatGPT, the microphone activates for a split second, I hear a small click/thump/pop, and then it immediately stops listening.
A few things I’ve noticed:
The built-in Xperia microphone diagnostic fails.
The bottom/main microphone is much quieter than the top microphone when testing them.
Normal camera videos do record some audio, although it seems quieter than usual.
Snapchat videos have no audio at all.
Gboard and ChatGPT voice-to-text both activate for a split second and then stop.
Bluetooth earphones don't solve the voice-typing problem either.
I’ve restarted the phone.
I’ve cleared the cache/data for Gboard and the Google speech/voice services.
All microphone permissions and microphone access are enabled.
I’ve booted into Safe Mode and the exact same problem happens there.
The phone otherwise works normally. It almost feels like the microphone starts up, makes one little thump/click, and then the input dies.
I’m in the UK and I’ve already made an enquiry through the official SBE repair service for Sony/Xperia. They’ve told me to send the phone in for inspection/repair.
Before I send it off, I wanted to ask if anyone here has used SBE for an Xperia repair in the UK. How was your experience? Did they diagnose and repair it properly, how long did you end up being without the phone, and was it expensive if the phone was out of warranty?
Also, if anyone has experienced this exact microphone problem on an Xperia 1 IV, I’d be interested to know what actually failed — the bottom/main microphone itself, a board/connection, or something else.
My Xperia 5 v doesn't have any more updates. Have other wise been very satisfied. Camera and battery are the most important. Is Xperia 1 vii worth the price? How is the camera in 10vii in comparison with 5v