Best features = high res audio, cameras, battery health lifespan... Waterproof

Sonys problem is

• Must pay full retail

• Minimal 3rd party cases

• Not compact since xz2c

XPERIA 5 release date (myself I'd wait, but willing to spend more for spring launch)

I wish they'd release the 1 and 5 phones at the same time, or at least give the 5 the + version of the SoC so the phone isn't lagging behind every other phone in its launch window. I've wanted an Xperia 5 for a while, but have never jumped on one because I cant justify spending $1000 on a phone with 6-8 month old hardware when other brands have less expensive phones with newer chips.

Sony Xperia phones are actually underrated.

Quote from: LOL on December 25, 2022, 15:09:45

QuoteDespite not being one of the best-selling smartphone ranges on the market, there is always a lot of interest in the Sony Xperia line.

Just a handful of deluded and vocal Sony/Xperia fanboys. And maybe a group of headphone jack loyalists.

Lot of interest = mostly noise.

Just take into account that noise also includes yourself and all the good and bad comments.

Phone works as a phone, if you want an easy solution go for an Iphone.

The Xperia 1 IV is an excellent phone. 1 V can be perfect if the Snapdragon chipsets is more tamed heat in the generation. Best phones on the market.

Waiting for pro-i MK2!

I, for one, hope for that "1-inch" camera sensor that Sony developed. Then I'll most likely upgrade from my OG Xperia 1, as one of the deluded and vocal fanboys.

QuoteDespite not being one of the best-selling smartphone ranges on the market, there is always a lot of interest in the Sony Xperia line.

Just a handful of deluded and vocal Sony/Xperia fanboys. And maybe a group of headphone jack loyalists.

Lot of interest = mostly noise.