Sony Xperia 1 II - user opinions and reviews
- Anonymous
- XW2
How are the haptics on the Xperia 1 ii?
- Rameyuk
- PGB
Anonymous, 02 Jul 2020Totally wrong!!!
1. It is the tallness of display, not width, that hinder one handed usage.
... more1. There is a one handed mode where you can reach pretty much anywhere on your screen with one hand, you don't have to move your fingers all the way up the screen to access the notifications. You can do it from the middle of the screen in one-handed mode. And you can turn this on and off anytime.
2. True, but I think more games are getting 21:9 support in the near future. But most of the popular games that everyone plays on these days are already supported. But if you are a heavy gamer, why are you getting this phone? Asus ROG seems to be more appropriate as it is a gaming phone anyway.
3. Maybe get pants with a bigger pocket? Or a slightly looser, more comfortable pants. I used to have Z5 premium that's only 11 mm shorter than the 1 II, and it sits deep in my pocket. If you find things slip out too easily. Get a case. it helps protect your phone as well, so it's a win win.
- SuuperBaka
- q}I
Anonymous, 02 Jul 2020Totally wrong!!!
1. It is the tallness of display, not width, that hinder one handed usage.
... more21:9 ratio is actually good with one hand usage since you can just swipe. It also has a one-handed mode.
It fits well into pockets than most phones and actually doesn't slip as much, I'd prefer this over tablet phones like the 20 ultra or p40
- Anonymous
- 7W6
I have had this phone for two weeks now. I have to say, the screen is a treat! I read comments about how it is not noticeable to the eye to have such a high resolution. And I have to say, you so can! The only problem is finding 4k videos. I have only found YouTube to have videos to show off this screen. Unfortunately, none of the streaming services I have support it yet (Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video).
One negative about this phone is the finger print scanner. I owned, for a about a month, the iPhone SE previous to this phone and the finger print recognition was a dream on that device. The Sony scanner fails me about %90 of the time, very frustrating. I have sweaty hands. So, if you do also and are used to the reliability of unlocking your phone to the standard of an iPhone, you will be sorely disappointed. It's a shame there is no face recognition either. I basically have to unlock the phone with a pin.
- Anonymous
- kxg
Ali Bashir, 24 Jun 2020Meanwhile the narrowness 71.1 is a big feature for me or even in general, the 21:9 aspect rati... moreTotally wrong!!!
1. It is the tallness of display, not width, that hinder one handed usage.
2. Very few games support 21:9 aspect ratio
3. It can't fit in any pocket. It will stick out when put in pant pocket and you cannot sit without taking this phone out from your pocket.
- Rameyuk
- PGB
Just ordered my unit through ebay for an international model. I couldn't get one officially here in Australia. I also ordered my tempered glass screen protector and the Official Sony Style View case well ahead. So I should be able to get it protected as soon as I got my hands on the phone.
Can't wait !!
- Girish85
- 32C
Has any one tried gcam on there Xperia 1 ii without root? If so could please explain the steps.
- SynthConn
- 7MA
Anonymous, 28 May 2020Is the Sony Xperia 1 ii overpriced? I guess it will depend.
If you take full advantage of th... moreTRUE that, mate !
I intend to keep it for at least 4-5 years, as most of my phones life-span is, until the battery starts to deteriorate.
Like my current Sony it's 4 years old!! ^^
- AlexP
- FKy
JPolicarpo, 29 Jun 2020Dear Sony (or whoever can answer my questions). If I buy the Sony Xperia 1ll in US now, wil... moreIt's a good news, no 5g in USA
- OM
- mGd
over a month since the initial review we still haven't seen GSMArena's battery review for this phone. It's difficult to benchmark users' individual usage against other phones, though I appreciate their feedback.
- Smithravi
- g8L
Tann Hauser, 01 Jul 2020Amazing phone indeed.
What about nightscenes with PhotoPro HDRon?
SuperSaf crapper craps ... moreI still have to test Photo and Cinema pro. I don't have time. I might try few shots during coming weekend and update here/reddit. Sofar I only tried AUTO stock camera. One can get sun flares in certain angles when you try to take Pictures against bright sun light. Also in AUTO, HDR seems to be improved than People who posted using Xperia 1. But what I noticed while taking a lawn Scene against sun/sky is, if you tap on sky, HDR works much better on sky compared to lawn Scene and vice versa. But again, this is in stock camera.
Also I don't say I'm dissappointed with front cam but even after turning off soft Skin in settings, I still look soft (same Problem wih my Surface Pro 7 and now I use external cam for skype lol). It is not a Problem in good lightening conditions but in low light, skin softening is just not my preference. But I finally found a solution, one can go to Portrait mode and Keep everything low/0 (beauty effect, blur, etc ), Skin softening goes off and looks much much better.
Hope this helps you.
- Tann Hauser
- Mj@
Smithravi, 01 Jul 2020There are also couple of other Options like Bed time, Stamina mode. With those two settings ON... moreAmazing phone indeed.
What about nightscenes with PhotoPro HDRon?
SuperSaf crapper craps about not being able to shoot good nightshots without tripod...
But I ve seen elsewhere on yt, and here on arena it took great detailed HDR night scene shots with 1/13 shutter speed which is quite enough for easy handheld night photography, no tripod needed.
Is Saf just crapping it, or did I expect too much?
- Smithravi
- g8L
Tann Hauser, 01 Jul 2020wtf.... with my usage pattern I would get 9 hr SoT with this phone. Great info. There are also couple of other Options like Bed time, Stamina mode. With those two settings ON, you can even get more out of battery. TBH I'm very satisfied with the battery life, so does many other users who shared their experience on reddit. One can easily go through whole day without charging.
- Smithravi
- g8L
Exyvia, 01 Jul 2020Hey Ravi,
How's the 360 audio from Tidal? is it as they say it is?It is really cool. It feels like you are flying around the Musical instruments lol. I optimised my WH-XM3 for reality Audio 360 with TIDAL (3 months free subscription for HIFI music). All I can say for now is it is definetely different from normal listening experience. I'm not an audiophile though.
Having said that, I was impressed more with the Speakers. You should read my initial impressions on reddit. Lemme excerpt regarding Speakers for you
"Speakers & Audio: Where should I start? During watching YT music content, I just fell in love with the front facing speakers (My Z5 also had similar but X1 II are phenomenal). They are loud for me, I’m able to only play at 75-80% at max, because it was already too loud for me (I don’t want to bother my apartment mate who lives in another room). I watched other's reviews today, I don’t know why they didn’t mention it, it has that lowkey bass that only you can feel it when you hold smartphone in landscape mode (horizontally) with your 3-4 fingers (depending on how you hold) protruding onto the back of your smartphone. I really love this. I never experienced this on my Z5 even though it has similar speaker set up. Trust me guys you need no Dynamic vibration, that physical bass alone acts like it and I just loved it. If anyone has Xperia 1 II just try listening to Madonna-Hollywood or White town – Your woman (songs where I first noticed) at volume 75%-85% with case or without a case. I personally found more bass with my case than without. I tried with wired headphones and Bluetooth as well (WH-XM3), as a regular I guy I didn’t notice much difference except the volume through wired is bit low compared to Bluetooth at similar volume level. I find both great to my taste. "
- Idiot Gamer
- XME
3391 in antutu seriously, xD
- Tann Hauser
- pEC
joe12pack, 01 Jul 2020I understand this phone does NOT have 5G enabled which is why I am actually interested in it (... moreOf course you can, on any android phone you can choose between 3/4/5 G, if its supported by provider that is. Me myself, would never use 5g on a 5G phone also ATM.
- Tann Hauser
- Mj@
Smithravi, 30 Jun 2020I hope this helps.
Always turned ON : Smart AOD, WIFI, Bluetooth (No MBR on until now, I ha... morewtf....
with my usage pattern I would get 9 hr SoT with this phone.
Great info.
- trustevil
- rRU
JPolicarpo, 29 Jun 2020Dear Sony (or whoever can answer my questions). If I buy the Sony Xperia 1ll in US now, wil... moreI just bought an international version unlocked on eBay and 5g is unlocked on the phone but my service provider for right now doesn't offer 5g but it would work on TMobile 5g bands or at&t I believe. Yes I live in the states and I bought the mirrored slate color(purple) it's gorgeous.
- Anonymous
- Lj%
This device is selling better than Mark I .....
- Exyvia
- wf5
Smithravi, 30 Jun 2020I hope this helps.
Always turned ON : Smart AOD, WIFI, Bluetooth (No MBR on until now, I ha... moreHey Ravi,
How's the 360 audio from Tidal? is it as they say it is?
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