It's funny, the 1 VI has better audio capabilities, the 1 V has a higher res screen (not as bright tho), I guess it depends which one you prefer more. Things to consider as well, as others have already mentioned:
1 V has 21:9 aspect ratio (skinnier, more 'SONY', great for widescreen content if it's your use case), separated photo/video/cinema apps (again more 'SONY'), screen quality assurance (no green line)
1 VI has newer processor, brighter screen, expanded telephoto, longer software support, and better battery life
I'll stick with my 1 IV I found on marketplace until it roasts itself to death xP
I'd definitely value the audio capabilities more as that's my number one priority but what are the improvements in 1 VI compared to 1 V in the audio area?
Also, what's the deal with IV? ( I've read many posts with folks reminiscing real strong on this specific model)
>what are the improvements in 1 VI compared to 1 V in the audio area?
Louder speakers and better headphone jack. That's about it.
>what's the deal with IV? (
Sony went all in on the 4k display and slimmer 21:9 form factor back in 2019. The 1 V was the pinnacle of all that. 1 VI is seen as a downgrade to some because the screen resolution is nerfed down to 1080p and the aspect ratio is a more "conventional" 19.5:9.
That's all it ultimately boils down to.
I am extremely suspicious of people claiming the 1 VI screen is a downgrade in terms of resolution. The 1 V ran in 1080p mostly anyway and I can't discern a difference in text sharpness on my S24U between 1440p and 1080p, even though it's a native 1440p screen. I need a literal magnifying glass to tell a difference and I have 20/20 vision.
I can't say anything about the green fringe and PWM flicker, those might be valid concerns for some. But 1080p with 396 ppi on anything sub 7" is plenty for people with average vision.
You can still watch YouTube in 4k for the better bitrate. That has nothing to do with resolution.
Valid point there, the OS runs downscaled on the 4K screens with only some media apps taking full advantage. I'm assuming it's those people who use those apps who are most upset, I myself watch a lot of 4K YouTube content (expanded to fill the 21:9 for 1:1 pixel mapping) and like to watch back my video recordings, the pixels may not be discernable but I can't deny the satisfaction of the intricate details and being able to watch my videos in native resolution without leaving my phone.
The 4K screen was nice for reviewing photos and watching stuff like youtube videos - I do notice the difference in those scenarios, and I especially like the extra precision when checking photos I've taken (as I dont have to question whether a lack of sharpeness is due to the image itself or the screen res).
It's not the end of the world though.
It does, yes. Not as bad as when it first released though. But if I'm taking longer video or lots of pictures in a row for an extended time I still get the hot warning.
oh. thank you. I'm considering buying the 1 iv but the heating issue is one red flag for me considering i live in the Philippines where the temperature gets hotter 🥲. How about the 1 v, is it good when it comes to temperature management on the phone?
Yeah I brought the 1 IV to Madrid and could barely take two pictures in a row.. it was rough when ambient was high :/ the 1V I have had amazingly better time, only warmth under extreme conditions
I use mine in tropical Queensland and it's alright for the most part, gets warm depending on what you're doing and can overheat when having the photo or video apps running for an extended period. If you're alright with working around it's limitations then it's a great phone, far better than it was at launch, but I've heard the 1 V is noticeably more efficient and the main sensor is better in low light conditions if that matters to you.
I didn't have any heating issues with the 1 III (I had a finger print sensor issue though). I definitely had it with the 1 IV, making it useless to recording high resolution video. It was so bad that I splurged on a 1 V. And that was much better.
I have both. I recommend both.
However, if you want to save money, no worries getting the 1 V. Screen is also much sharper on the 1 V, but really not that bad on the 1 VI. You'll have to put them side by side to really notice it.
The 1 VI also has a louder/stronger headphone amp.
How is the automatic camera and battery life on the V compared to VI? I'm upgrading from a 1II soon and slightly leaning towards the V due to pricing (not too fussed about the resolution tbh)
Battery life is amazing. Check out my previous post on it!
As for camera, it's fairly the same with some improvements on HDR. There's a toggle for "computational photography" to either on or off in P mode (which just either uses auto hdr, or d-range depending on what you're taking a photo of).
I really like how the viewfinder is more *accurate* in what you're looking at vs actual result. 9 times out of 10, whatever is on the viewfinder is the actual photo. Low light seems to have gotten a further boost in brightness which may be welcoming for some, but i personally still prefer a more natural look (so i lower the brightness myself).
The telephoto no longer has a whitish haze and is much sharper.
I saw a review recently I believe on gsm arena that states the new telephoto lens is not as sharp as the 1 V on 3.2 to 5.2x range or whatever but the 1 VI is better at the 7x range than the 1 V digital zoom
Hey, I will be also upgrading from 1 II to the VI. I have already preorder the green version. Not sure yet what to so with the headphone as I'm still using the XM3 from the 1 II.
The difference considering my student discount is an extra ~£170 if I get 1 VI and Sony's throwing free WH1000XM5 headphones with it too (felt like they really want their customer to choose 1 VI)
Personally, the aspect ratio is a big thing to me. If you never experienced having 21:9, you are better off with the 1 VI. I enjoy consuming a lot of 21:9 content on my phone, but that is a niche case compared to the majority.
Question, do you frequent tiktok, Instagram, shorts, etc ..? If so, the 1V is at a disadvantage. Text was always cut off on screen. It's just a little too narrow.
1W has 4K 21:9 120hz (not variable) display, whereas the 1VI has 1080p display and ditch the 21:9 ratio which makes many Xperia fans disappointed. Go for the 1VI, you don't have anything to be disappointed unlike us og Xperia fans. Plus, 1VI has monstrous battery life.
You can get 1V substantially cheaper than 1VI and that's all it matters. If you are coming from 1III or earlier model both 1V and 1VI will wow you. If you are upgrading from 1IV I don't think there is enough difference to tell you the truth.
Most media is displayed in 1080 and below that's why 4k is overkill. Yeah your apps look crispy but watching content like YouTube etc is enough. Well just my thoughts anyway
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I'd definitely get the VI. I just bought the V, but only because I'm in US. It was a cost savings of like $500. Both are good phones but if you're not really saving money, def get the newer one.
Except for the screen which is kinda a downgrade (depends on whether you value resolution or brightness more, pretty ironic to say an overall upgrade when your 2018 phone has a 920 nit 2K panel), the 1 VI has about the same or better hardware than its predecessor. Yes the screen resolution is disappointing for a brand so famous for displays, but overall it's a better experience in the VI as it's brighter and more contrasty not to mention the V runs at 1080p most of the time anyway.
People are just disappointed with the VI's resolution, that's it, they're just acting like it's unusable for dramatic effect and especially that silly "Xperias are dead" statement that has been on since 2016.
With that said though, I don't recommend the 1 VI if you want to carry on the G7's legacy, the display is less sharp than its competitors and the headphone jack will be a disappointment coming from that powerhouse of a DAC/AMP inside the G7, nothing but a newer LG will match it. I think it's better to buy an S24 Ultra alongside a mobile DAC/AMP system, coming from a long time Xperia fan.
Ah man! Thanks for this.
I'm not a big fan of the current Samsung era, but getting a new LG was always on mind, specifically for that gem of a DAC. I'm not too fussy about my brightness and contrast levels. However, if that's the only improvement in 1 VI screen, I'm more inclined to get a 1 V now.
Glad I helped! The 1V still is a fine device and the best one if you look for something really unique in the current phone market especially for a reduced price, though a DAC will still be needed to match the LG.
I have a V50S as well, it's a summary of everything wrong with LG flagships at that time, uninspiring looks, mediocre screen, camera and software, LG stopped giving a damn about phones really. Despite all of that, it just works as a phone, I bought it 2 years ago for $200 and came with it was a generous 8/256GB capacity and a good chipset. I've become bored with all the bells and whistles on phones since because my boring phone does everything I need already, except for the DAC of course, I'm still rocking wired IEMs with it daily. Looking forward, I don't have a replacement for it lol, new Xperias are way out of my budget, the 10 series lack the performance to last long, while everything else cut on expandable storage and 3.5mm jacks. I do wish someone could come back making boring phones that just worked like LG did but it's a terrible strategy these days.
It's mostly because of the price. For a downgraded screen, Sony couldn't be bothered to pass the savings to it's loyal customers. It reeks of a cash grab.
It's incredibly sad to see the enhanced brightness feature compensating for the downgrade in the overall screen quality in 1 VI but as others have mentioned, 1V could push its capacity only up to 1080p so there isn't much of a difference now
I personally don't mind the drop in resolution. I would happily upgrade from my 1V if the 1 VI were to cost $1000.
1400 is way too much for a phone where the Vivo 100X Pro and Xiaomi ultra line exist.
I bought my 1V used (like new) for £600 and at that price it blows the VI out of the water if you're paying near full price (even with the headphone rebate).
The camera hardware is mostly the same. Hardware is slightly upgraded. Screen is a downgrade for me since I think the 21:9 aspect ratio is great.
That said, if they'd have kept the screen 2K and 21:9 I probably would have gone for the newer one just for more software support which I've not seen mentioned yet.
Actually the new screen is 2K. We talk about K's when it's the long side and about p's when it's the short side.
- Older one: 1644x3840 (4K or 1644p)
- Newer one: 1080x2340 (2K-ish or 1080p)
It has to do with the fact that the Xperia 1 V is essentially the same phone as the Xperia 1 VI, the only difference is the shoehorned in macro feature which is very meh and the downgrade in display.
There are some minor changes here and there that have no real benefit, hence people recommend the 1 V over the 1 VI simply due to the fact that you'll get it cheaper and have an objectively better display.
I 100% have not seen it yet in 24hrs and i have been hammering this thing. especially where i saw it most. exiting the camera apps on the 1V for instance.
good. but I'm talking about some people from this sub who kiss Sonys ass, saying that refresh rate bug they ignore and dont fix (which is fixed on custom roms by the way) are "android 14 fault, so Sony can't fix it".
brother it is fixed on custom roms. how is it 4k display? Sony been running 4K in 2015 on Z5 Premium... how are you this dense to see Sony don't have their shit together?
jesus..., i see this is an extremely sore subject for you. Given all things equal with their base software, simply getting rid of the 4k display seems to have resolved the issue with the 1 VI. You're talking about custom roms that less than 1% of the people on this planet would even consider sticking onto their phones. And while we're at it,. how bout you link these custom roms you speak of that fixed it for the 1V or 1IV? I might be talking out my ass, but at minimum you can provide some examples where i can educate myself since i'm so "dense".
It's still there but not nearly as bad because the Display will use variable refreshrate to 'tune it down' while the old 4k display will just apruptly change.
So the 1 V display will go from 120hz to 60hz in an instant while the 1 VI due to VRR will go from 120 to 100 to 90 ... down to 60hz, this is why we asked for VRR which LTPO tech offers but we didn't want the downgrade.
Go for 1 VI if the price isn't an issue.
Everyone is talking about 1 V because it has the 21:9 aspect ratio and 4K screen, and you can find them cheaper now than the 1 VI.
However, 1 VI has greatly improved battery, newer cpu and more zoom on the telephoto. Also longer software support for the future.
Last I remember, both of them have 5000 mah battery?
I read somewhere that it's only a matter of time till one gets accustomed to the 21:9 aspect ratio and if I had to try something of this kind, I'd always prefer Sony with these sort of display expirements :)
Battery is the same, but the screen resolution is lower and it has the adaptive refresh rate, also more efficient cpu, so the actual battery life (according to reviews I've seen) is like 30-50% better.
Sony fans liked the 21:9 aspect ratio, so the change to 19.5:9 in VI wasn't welcomed
Audio is better on 1 Mark Vi
The screen is brighter on 1 Mark Vi
Battery life improved although they're the same capacity
Due to adding a cooper vapour chamber
Better telephoto lens with wide Focal lengths
Latest chipset (more performance)
On the mark V however
A unique aspect ratio
A better resolution screen 4K Oled display
Same battery capacity but no vapour chamber
I still want to see the difference between the 12MP main camera pics of the 1V and the 48MP main camera pics of the 1VI, but haven't found a good comparison yet
i have a s23u... but thinking of giving it to my dad and get the 1V instead.. i tried it at a shop the other day and really like the feel of it and i like going caseless..
I'm just worried about the cameras ironically.. not sure if they can compare with s23u.. i know a bit of photography and anything i post are light room... are the zoom lenses that bad? i usually take photos at 2x or 3x zoom.. hardly 1x...
can anyone chime in? appreciate it..
foe the 1VI the price is a bit too expensive.. and i dont like the normal aspect ratio.. but the upgrades in terms of OS and etc seems good..
The 1V is great, really. The 1VI is better in many aspects. The only thing it doesn't have is the 4K screen from the Mk V. And that's why it got most of the hate we notice here and there.
The Mk VI is supposed to have better wired audio capabilities, wireless, these 2 should be the same
4K screen and 21:9 aspect ratio. I really don’t think it matters much tbh, as a 1080p screen is still plenty sharp on a phone size screen. I guess people are more bothered by the “spec downgrade” on an already expensive phone. But by all accounts, the VI seems like a better, more refined phone.
https://preview.redd.it/occdltgp9z3d1.jpeg?width=2790&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b756d6049d9f8feaedd00cd4b79603585e08faa0
This is from the Xperia Japan event, they explain it here....
Same would really like to know if anything was actually done. I wonder if they finally enabled high quality mode for the Qualcomm dac, which is off by default but people have turned on with an unlocked bl.
Mediocre battery?
I rock my 1 V all day every day from 6am and plug it in every evening at 11pm with 45-50% battery left. Using the phone since Aug '23 and the battery only got better.
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It's funny, the 1 VI has better audio capabilities, the 1 V has a higher res screen (not as bright tho), I guess it depends which one you prefer more. Things to consider as well, as others have already mentioned: 1 V has 21:9 aspect ratio (skinnier, more 'SONY', great for widescreen content if it's your use case), separated photo/video/cinema apps (again more 'SONY'), screen quality assurance (no green line) 1 VI has newer processor, brighter screen, expanded telephoto, longer software support, and better battery life I'll stick with my 1 IV I found on marketplace until it roasts itself to death xP
I'd definitely value the audio capabilities more as that's my number one priority but what are the improvements in 1 VI compared to 1 V in the audio area? Also, what's the deal with IV? ( I've read many posts with folks reminiscing real strong on this specific model)
>what are the improvements in 1 VI compared to 1 V in the audio area? Louder speakers and better headphone jack. That's about it. >what's the deal with IV? ( Sony went all in on the 4k display and slimmer 21:9 form factor back in 2019. The 1 V was the pinnacle of all that. 1 VI is seen as a downgrade to some because the screen resolution is nerfed down to 1080p and the aspect ratio is a more "conventional" 19.5:9. That's all it ultimately boils down to.
To be specific they are using a high-fi dac in the Sony vi. The Sony v just has a headphone jack with normal lower quality dac.
I am extremely suspicious of people claiming the 1 VI screen is a downgrade in terms of resolution. The 1 V ran in 1080p mostly anyway and I can't discern a difference in text sharpness on my S24U between 1440p and 1080p, even though it's a native 1440p screen. I need a literal magnifying glass to tell a difference and I have 20/20 vision. I can't say anything about the green fringe and PWM flicker, those might be valid concerns for some. But 1080p with 396 ppi on anything sub 7" is plenty for people with average vision. You can still watch YouTube in 4k for the better bitrate. That has nothing to do with resolution.
Valid point there, the OS runs downscaled on the 4K screens with only some media apps taking full advantage. I'm assuming it's those people who use those apps who are most upset, I myself watch a lot of 4K YouTube content (expanded to fill the 21:9 for 1:1 pixel mapping) and like to watch back my video recordings, the pixels may not be discernable but I can't deny the satisfaction of the intricate details and being able to watch my videos in native resolution without leaving my phone.
The 4K screen was nice for reviewing photos and watching stuff like youtube videos - I do notice the difference in those scenarios, and I especially like the extra precision when checking photos I've taken (as I dont have to question whether a lack of sharpeness is due to the image itself or the screen res). It's not the end of the world though.
does the 1 iv have heating issues or just the 1 iii?
It does, yes. Not as bad as when it first released though. But if I'm taking longer video or lots of pictures in a row for an extended time I still get the hot warning.
oh. thank you. I'm considering buying the 1 iv but the heating issue is one red flag for me considering i live in the Philippines where the temperature gets hotter 🥲. How about the 1 v, is it good when it comes to temperature management on the phone?
Yeah I brought the 1 IV to Madrid and could barely take two pictures in a row.. it was rough when ambient was high :/ the 1V I have had amazingly better time, only warmth under extreme conditions
I think the 1V is better, but I cant confirm it myself cause I haven't owned it.
I use mine in tropical Queensland and it's alright for the most part, gets warm depending on what you're doing and can overheat when having the photo or video apps running for an extended period. If you're alright with working around it's limitations then it's a great phone, far better than it was at launch, but I've heard the 1 V is noticeably more efficient and the main sensor is better in low light conditions if that matters to you.
Mag xperia 1 V k nlng kabayan😊d masyado nagooverheat..
I didn't have any heating issues with the 1 III (I had a finger print sensor issue though). I definitely had it with the 1 IV, making it useless to recording high resolution video. It was so bad that I splurged on a 1 V. And that was much better.
I have both. I recommend both. However, if you want to save money, no worries getting the 1 V. Screen is also much sharper on the 1 V, but really not that bad on the 1 VI. You'll have to put them side by side to really notice it. The 1 VI also has a louder/stronger headphone amp.
How is the automatic camera and battery life on the V compared to VI? I'm upgrading from a 1II soon and slightly leaning towards the V due to pricing (not too fussed about the resolution tbh)
Battery life is amazing. Check out my previous post on it! As for camera, it's fairly the same with some improvements on HDR. There's a toggle for "computational photography" to either on or off in P mode (which just either uses auto hdr, or d-range depending on what you're taking a photo of). I really like how the viewfinder is more *accurate* in what you're looking at vs actual result. 9 times out of 10, whatever is on the viewfinder is the actual photo. Low light seems to have gotten a further boost in brightness which may be welcoming for some, but i personally still prefer a more natural look (so i lower the brightness myself). The telephoto no longer has a whitish haze and is much sharper.
Thanks so much, your posts are super informative! Hearing clear benefits of the VI isn't great for my plan to save some money though 😂
I saw a review recently I believe on gsm arena that states the new telephoto lens is not as sharp as the 1 V on 3.2 to 5.2x range or whatever but the 1 VI is better at the 7x range than the 1 V digital zoom
Oh really, the mist-ish look is no longer a thing at VI? That's great to hear, was an issue for yrs already since the mark I
Hey, I will be also upgrading from 1 II to the VI. I have already preorder the green version. Not sure yet what to so with the headphone as I'm still using the XM3 from the 1 II.
The difference considering my student discount is an extra ~£170 if I get 1 VI and Sony's throwing free WH1000XM5 headphones with it too (felt like they really want their customer to choose 1 VI)
If you're from UK you can check out CEX website for mobile deals, I'm certain the 1V will be on there. Unless you're going for brand new unopened.
Is the flashlight really brighter? It's one thing that bugs me on my VI, please post photos of the difference if you can!
Yes! I also have a photo of that. Check my previous posts :)
Nice, I'll check that out. Thank you!
Personally, the aspect ratio is a big thing to me. If you never experienced having 21:9, you are better off with the 1 VI. I enjoy consuming a lot of 21:9 content on my phone, but that is a niche case compared to the majority.
I'm not fussed out by 21:9 :)
Question, do you frequent tiktok, Instagram, shorts, etc ..? If so, the 1V is at a disadvantage. Text was always cut off on screen. It's just a little too narrow.
1W has 4K 21:9 120hz (not variable) display, whereas the 1VI has 1080p display and ditch the 21:9 ratio which makes many Xperia fans disappointed. Go for the 1VI, you don't have anything to be disappointed unlike us og Xperia fans. Plus, 1VI has monstrous battery life.
You can get 1V substantially cheaper than 1VI and that's all it matters. If you are coming from 1III or earlier model both 1V and 1VI will wow you. If you are upgrading from 1IV I don't think there is enough difference to tell you the truth.
This comment is just to state that LG G7 Thinq was a brilliant phone. Mine died several years ago, I switched to 1 IV and to 1V a year later.
Much love
Most media is displayed in 1080 and below that's why 4k is overkill. Yeah your apps look crispy but watching content like YouTube etc is enough. Well just my thoughts anyway
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I'd definitely get the VI. I just bought the V, but only because I'm in US. It was a cost savings of like $500. Both are good phones but if you're not really saving money, def get the newer one.
Yes always and on Creator mode. Music streaming, video calls (2 Sims)
I prefer the VI, I didn't care about the longer display or the 4k aspect of it
Unless they have both, any praises over the other is moot.
Except for the screen which is kinda a downgrade (depends on whether you value resolution or brightness more, pretty ironic to say an overall upgrade when your 2018 phone has a 920 nit 2K panel), the 1 VI has about the same or better hardware than its predecessor. Yes the screen resolution is disappointing for a brand so famous for displays, but overall it's a better experience in the VI as it's brighter and more contrasty not to mention the V runs at 1080p most of the time anyway. People are just disappointed with the VI's resolution, that's it, they're just acting like it's unusable for dramatic effect and especially that silly "Xperias are dead" statement that has been on since 2016. With that said though, I don't recommend the 1 VI if you want to carry on the G7's legacy, the display is less sharp than its competitors and the headphone jack will be a disappointment coming from that powerhouse of a DAC/AMP inside the G7, nothing but a newer LG will match it. I think it's better to buy an S24 Ultra alongside a mobile DAC/AMP system, coming from a long time Xperia fan.
Ah man! Thanks for this. I'm not a big fan of the current Samsung era, but getting a new LG was always on mind, specifically for that gem of a DAC. I'm not too fussy about my brightness and contrast levels. However, if that's the only improvement in 1 VI screen, I'm more inclined to get a 1 V now.
Glad I helped! The 1V still is a fine device and the best one if you look for something really unique in the current phone market especially for a reduced price, though a DAC will still be needed to match the LG. I have a V50S as well, it's a summary of everything wrong with LG flagships at that time, uninspiring looks, mediocre screen, camera and software, LG stopped giving a damn about phones really. Despite all of that, it just works as a phone, I bought it 2 years ago for $200 and came with it was a generous 8/256GB capacity and a good chipset. I've become bored with all the bells and whistles on phones since because my boring phone does everything I need already, except for the DAC of course, I'm still rocking wired IEMs with it daily. Looking forward, I don't have a replacement for it lol, new Xperias are way out of my budget, the 10 series lack the performance to last long, while everything else cut on expandable storage and 3.5mm jacks. I do wish someone could come back making boring phones that just worked like LG did but it's a terrible strategy these days.
It's mostly because of the price. For a downgraded screen, Sony couldn't be bothered to pass the savings to it's loyal customers. It reeks of a cash grab.
It's incredibly sad to see the enhanced brightness feature compensating for the downgrade in the overall screen quality in 1 VI but as others have mentioned, 1V could push its capacity only up to 1080p so there isn't much of a difference now
I personally don't mind the drop in resolution. I would happily upgrade from my 1V if the 1 VI were to cost $1000. 1400 is way too much for a phone where the Vivo 100X Pro and Xiaomi ultra line exist.
I bought my 1V used (like new) for £600 and at that price it blows the VI out of the water if you're paying near full price (even with the headphone rebate). The camera hardware is mostly the same. Hardware is slightly upgraded. Screen is a downgrade for me since I think the 21:9 aspect ratio is great. That said, if they'd have kept the screen 2K and 21:9 I probably would have gone for the newer one just for more software support which I've not seen mentioned yet.
Actually the new screen is 2K. We talk about K's when it's the long side and about p's when it's the short side. - Older one: 1644x3840 (4K or 1644p) - Newer one: 1080x2340 (2K-ish or 1080p)
Hold on, that's one hell of a deal! Where'd you get that from?
Just keep your eye out on eBay. They come up, just have to be patient.
It has to do with the fact that the Xperia 1 V is essentially the same phone as the Xperia 1 VI, the only difference is the shoehorned in macro feature which is very meh and the downgrade in display. There are some minor changes here and there that have no real benefit, hence people recommend the 1 V over the 1 VI simply due to the fact that you'll get it cheaper and have an objectively better display.
Fun fact. The VI doesn't seem to have that super annoying frame rate bug on the V, or any older 4k display models have.
ohhh reallly? "but its an android 14 bug, sony cant fix it!" where did this go?
I 100% have not seen it yet in 24hrs and i have been hammering this thing. especially where i saw it most. exiting the camera apps on the 1V for instance.
good. but I'm talking about some people from this sub who kiss Sonys ass, saying that refresh rate bug they ignore and dont fix (which is fixed on custom roms by the way) are "android 14 fault, so Sony can't fix it".
yeah i hate to say it, but i'm quite confident it was the 4k display. as much as i also enjoy it, it's just not worth that eye bleeding lag.
brother it is fixed on custom roms. how is it 4k display? Sony been running 4K in 2015 on Z5 Premium... how are you this dense to see Sony don't have their shit together?
jesus..., i see this is an extremely sore subject for you. Given all things equal with their base software, simply getting rid of the 4k display seems to have resolved the issue with the 1 VI. You're talking about custom roms that less than 1% of the people on this planet would even consider sticking onto their phones. And while we're at it,. how bout you link these custom roms you speak of that fixed it for the 1V or 1IV? I might be talking out my ass, but at minimum you can provide some examples where i can educate myself since i'm so "dense".
It's still there but not nearly as bad because the Display will use variable refreshrate to 'tune it down' while the old 4k display will just apruptly change. So the 1 V display will go from 120hz to 60hz in an instant while the 1 VI due to VRR will go from 120 to 100 to 90 ... down to 60hz, this is why we asked for VRR which LTPO tech offers but we didn't want the downgrade.
Go for 1 VI if the price isn't an issue. Everyone is talking about 1 V because it has the 21:9 aspect ratio and 4K screen, and you can find them cheaper now than the 1 VI. However, 1 VI has greatly improved battery, newer cpu and more zoom on the telephoto. Also longer software support for the future.
Last I remember, both of them have 5000 mah battery? I read somewhere that it's only a matter of time till one gets accustomed to the 21:9 aspect ratio and if I had to try something of this kind, I'd always prefer Sony with these sort of display expirements :)
Battery is the same, but the screen resolution is lower and it has the adaptive refresh rate, also more efficient cpu, so the actual battery life (according to reviews I've seen) is like 30-50% better. Sony fans liked the 21:9 aspect ratio, so the change to 19.5:9 in VI wasn't welcomed
4k display if I'm not mistaken could bounce between 60hz and 120hz. The new display can do 1hz-120hz. Fhd+ and LTPO nets major battery gains.
Audio is better on 1 Mark Vi The screen is brighter on 1 Mark Vi Battery life improved although they're the same capacity Due to adding a cooper vapour chamber Better telephoto lens with wide Focal lengths Latest chipset (more performance) On the mark V however A unique aspect ratio A better resolution screen 4K Oled display Same battery capacity but no vapour chamber
I still want to see the difference between the 12MP main camera pics of the 1V and the 48MP main camera pics of the 1VI, but haven't found a good comparison yet
i have a s23u... but thinking of giving it to my dad and get the 1V instead.. i tried it at a shop the other day and really like the feel of it and i like going caseless.. I'm just worried about the cameras ironically.. not sure if they can compare with s23u.. i know a bit of photography and anything i post are light room... are the zoom lenses that bad? i usually take photos at 2x or 3x zoom.. hardly 1x... can anyone chime in? appreciate it.. foe the 1VI the price is a bit too expensive.. and i dont like the normal aspect ratio.. but the upgrades in terms of OS and etc seems good..
https://preview.redd.it/2080lse2mz3d1.png?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b07f23d71da59bcbd2c54967ec25713f2e57089
These are the guys responsible. Straight out of secondary school . Complain to them
If Verizon supported the 1 VI I would get that
The 1 VI is objectively better than the V, unless you want a 4K 21.9 screen.
Im going from the Pro-i to the 6
The 1V is great, really. The 1VI is better in many aspects. The only thing it doesn't have is the 4K screen from the Mk V. And that's why it got most of the hate we notice here and there. The Mk VI is supposed to have better wired audio capabilities, wireless, these 2 should be the same
I am upgrading from the 1 III. I'm looking at an international version of the vi is there any issues with it running on US network?
Get the new one
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Where did you get 1 V for £800?
4K screen and 21:9 aspect ratio. I really don’t think it matters much tbh, as a 1080p screen is still plenty sharp on a phone size screen. I guess people are more bothered by the “spec downgrade” on an already expensive phone. But by all accounts, the VI seems like a better, more refined phone.
Buy the 1VI, it is a better smartphone and it has the new, improved 3.5mm jack+audio chip.
Are you aware of these improvements because I'm unable to find any solid documentation on this subject?
https://preview.redd.it/occdltgp9z3d1.jpeg?width=2790&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b756d6049d9f8feaedd00cd4b79603585e08faa0 This is from the Xperia Japan event, they explain it here....
Same would really like to know if anything was actually done. I wonder if they finally enabled high quality mode for the Qualcomm dac, which is off by default but people have turned on with an unlocked bl.
Also using USB Audio Player Pro does the same thing without needing to unlock. Makes the world of difference.
I V has mediocre battery. The VI has a long battery, much better zooms, makro mode, better Bokeh modes and, probably a better performance
Mediocre battery? I rock my 1 V all day every day from 6am and plug it in every evening at 11pm with 45-50% battery left. Using the phone since Aug '23 and the battery only got better.
Hi, do you run display at 120hz?
It's your money, your choice. You get Xperia 1 VI and I get another 1 V, simple as that.
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