Name: Xperia 1 II
Brand: Sony
SKU: 464523
Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

4K OLED display is great
enjoy pin sharp images
beautifully realistic and full of detail

the smartphone cannot be recommended to every user wholeheartedly
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
The display lacks a maximum brightness level

Primary sensor resolution: 12 Mpx
Screen size: 6.5 in
Resolution: 3840, 1644 px
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
Primary resolution: 8 Mpx

Sony Xperia 1 II - Pros & Cons

4K OLED display is great
enjoy pin sharp images
beautifully realistic and full of detail
sleek
smooth
premium
offering more realistic colours and contrast
beautifully clear
precise and watchable
excellent camera
fast performance and decent battery life
agile
clear
rhythmical
Sharp focusing
quick shutter speed and excellent colour reproduction
Details look razor-sharp
colours look perfectly balanced
more accessible SIM tray
clean
thoughtful software
the fingerprint sensor works quickly and regularly
the quality of the camera is very good
the screen is otherwise excellent
stereo speakers are also refined and offer good quality
fast
snappy
and reliable
The images you capture will look great
excellent autofocus including human and pet eye AF
the response is rapid and accurate
autofocus system overall
The user interface feels familiar and works well
Great image and build quality
the colours are rendered beautifully
detail remains reasonably sharp up to ISO 400
sharp
bright and very comfortable to use for extended
Manual focus transitions are really smooth
picture quality is quite impressive
Xperia 1 II performs excellently in all our Benchmark tests
the layout in the Pro apps is brilliant
the photos are pretty good
lots of detail
wonderful colors and accurate focus
Cinema Pro has a detailed yet approachable layout
Very good quality with lots of detail and colors
enjoyable in the same way that shooting in full manual with a real camera is enjoyable
it works much better now
stabilization technology here is particularly impressive
it worked like a charm
sharp focus and hand gesture recognition
Apps and services loaded quickly
Contrast is impeccable
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
Xperia 1 II is good enough for daily navigation
The smooth screen makes swiping across the display very easy
Sony smartphone feels very responsive
the scrolling is very smooth and webpages load very quickly
the device looks very stylish
Xperia smartphone is very comfortable to hold in the hand
A combination of optical and electronic stabilization keeps things steady
Ultra-wide shots are properly exposed with good detail in bright light
speedy performance and fast connectivity
subject separation is fairly good and the blur gradient is realistic
Videos are nicely detailed in bright to moderate lighting
The device feels fantastic to hold
It works like a charm
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries

the smartphone cannot be recommended to every user wholeheartedly
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
The display lacks a maximum brightness level
There is no simple pinch-to-zoom here
it lacks higher refresh rates and maximum brightness settings
naturally no easier to reach the top of the screen
Xperia 1 II sounds worse than two others which is very disappointing
fairly flat on a table
Xperia One Mark Two) is not cheap
everything still feels rather narrow
9i only really stands out in terms of its price
no longer a given on smartphones
9 aspect ratio just feels unnaturally tall to us
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
000mAh battery is still on the small side
Xperia's approach to 5G is a little puzzling
it frequently feels a little too dim outdoors
app lacks HDR entirely feels like a big miss
Xperia lacks 5G support entirely
they re certainly not class-leading
the Xperia 1 II is unfortunately not included in the Android Enterprise Recommended program
Facial recognition is completely absent and also not possible using the selfie camera
high-end smartphones usually support RAW by default
Xperia 1 II scores worse than the top of the market
The amount of glass is a slight concern
little green focal points dancing around the screen
it will struggle a little in low light
Overexposing and fixing the highlights is a little trickier
this 19 second movie is 207Mb in size
the smooth surface is slippery
a ND filter effect option to reduce light transmission
all flash options are available and there are inconsistencies between apps
there is no on-screen shutter button option
refresh is a sore spot on the otherwise brilliant display
Xperia 1 II does not include 5G while the international version does
lack of 5G that might turn some potential buyers away
the lack of 5G on here
only used for calculating distance for accurate autofocus
Sony Xperia 1 II has a confusing name
only be able to buy a 4G version of the phone
they're not anywhere near as impressive as those from the rear cameras
lack of 5G connectivity on the US variant of the phone
slight bezels along the top and bottom of the display
The only weak area is brightness
not room for improvement
need elastic thumbs to reach the top of the screen
Side Sense works poorly and is mostly irritating
the app does not allow for manual activation or deactivation of HDR
None support wi-fi 6E or charge faster
9 format leads to black bars on some video formats
screen
works worse
and very easily becomes an annoyance
takes only average-quality photos
no buttons and is relatively flat meaning
200 price tag is certainly not for everybody
would be great to zoom in on the viewfinder to manual focus or have focus
Sony has struggled in the past to differentiate itself from other phones
feel just a little lifeless
no more remote work
inductive wireless charger may be placed too high for some charging docks
It only worked on flat docks in my tests
the Xperia loses out on one major update
lack of a prominent bass also dampened the adrenaline the track is meant to fuel
on a display this size
4K resolution goes unnoticed
lag or slowdown
audio sounds tinny at higher volumes
dark tones appear too dim
Neither Cinema Pro nor Photo Pro are available in the Google Play Store
Photo Pro is not well suited for taking snapshots
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
the edges of the images are black and the objects are hard to tell apart
tracking sometimes loses the subject
overall performance still lags behind most current high-end devices
performance is noticeably behind that of other phones in this class
score and contents below refer to an older Camera test protocol
Color is not very accurate
too darn dim in sunny conditions outdoors
the next-gen mobile network
dedicated portrait mode can sometimes snap something magical
the software makes errors when applying the blur effect around the outline of a subject

Sony Xperia 1 II - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	6.5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	4000 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

Sony Xperia 1 II REVIEW - The Ultimate Cinema Phone? | The Tech Chap

Sony Xperia 1 II - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 10
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM memory	8 GB

Primary sensor size	1/1.7"
Sensor size (second camera)	1/3.4"
Primary sensor resolution	12.0 Mpx
Resolution (second camera)	12.0 Mpx
Resolution (third camera)	12.0 Mpx
Lens aperture (second camera)	F/2.4
Lens aperture (third camera)	F/2.2
Primary Field of View (FoV)	82.0 °
Field of View (FoV) (second camera)	34.0 °
Field of View (FoV) (third camera)	124.0 °
Focus adjustment	Automatic
Optical zoom	3x

Internal storage	256 GB

Height	6.54 in
Width	2.83 in
Depth	0.31 in
Weight	6.38 oz

Data transmission	GPRS EDGE HSDPA HSUPA HSPA+ LTE 5G NR FR1
Navigation system	GPS A-GPS GLONASS
GSM frequencies	1800 MHz 1900 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz
UMTS frequences	1700 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz

Screen size	6.5 in
Resolution	3840 x 1644 px
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 6.0
HDR	yes

Primary sensor size	1/4"
Primary resolution	8.0 Mpx
Primary Field of View (FoV)	84.0 °
Face detection	Smile shutter
Lens aperture	F/2.0
Light source	Display flash

Colour of product	Purple

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	5.1
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C

Battery capacity	4000.0 mAh
Wireless charging	yes
Wireless charging standard	Qi

Sony Xperia 1 II - Q&A (9)

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kasha_langworth
over 2 years ago
Is Sony Xperia 1 II dual SIM?
titus_rolfson
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II can either accommodate two nano-SIMS or a nano-SIM with a memory card.
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chi_dubuque
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia 1 II have dual SIM?
evita
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II has the capability to receive 2 SIMs.
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winifred.heidenreich
about 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia 1 II support 5G?
carmine.grimes
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II supports 5G but not in all of its models. The variant sold to the US does not have 5G support for example.
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ailene
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia 1 II work in Australia?
lidia.wintheiser
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II works for all service providers of Australia.
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pedro.cole
over 2 years ago
When was Sony Xperia 1 II released?
dwight
about 2 years ago
The Xperia 1 II was released in May 2020.
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ed.schuppe
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia 1 II have wireless charging?
thalia.glover
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II supports wireless charging.
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michael_mann
over 2 years ago
Is Sony Xperia 1 II available in India?
penney_batz
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II is available in India.
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hisako
over 2 years ago
Is Sony Xperia 1 II waterproof?
rudolph
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II is rated IP65/68 water resistant.
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leon.gottlieb
over 2 years ago
Does Sony Xperia 1 II have 5G?
bernardo
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Xperia 1 II has the capability to deliver 5G connectivity to the user.
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Sony Xperia 1 II Sony - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.1

Based on 13 reviews

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II review

TechRadar

Published: 03.09.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II review

4.0

The Sony Xperia 1 II has a confusing name, but it's the full package

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II review | Stuff

stuff.tv/my/

Sony Xperia 1 II review | Stuff

Getting the band back together

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II Camera review: Big strides for Sony

DXOMARK

Published: 27.01.2021

Sony Xperia 1 II Camera review: Big strides for Sony

Sony has made great strides with the Xperia 1 II, delivering a phone that’s more appealing to demanding photographers than its predecessor.

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II Review: A Surprise Hit

WIRED

Published: 06.06.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II Review: A Surprise Hit

4.0

Sony finally found the formula for making an excellent phone. Too bad it's $1,200.

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II review: it’s a stretch

The Verge

Published: 13.07.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II review: it’s a stretch

3.5

Would you really want to take all of your smartphone photos in full manual?

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II Smartphone Review: The Alpha-camera flagship

Notebookcheck

Published: 18.09.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II Smartphone Review: The Alpha-camera flagship

4.3

We review the Sony Xperia 1 II with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Qualcomm Adreno 650, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 ii review: Sony’s best phone in years

Engadget

Published: 13.07.2020

Sony Xperia 1 ii review: Sony’s best phone in years

It's reliable, though it’s the camera I use the least.

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II review: Yep, that's a real telephoto lens

CNET

Published: 07.07.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II review: Yep, that's a real telephoto lens

With a $1,200 price tag, Sony's new flagship brings more mirrorless camera features to your pocket.

Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1 II Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 03.07.2020

Sony Xperia 1 II Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a new flagship smartphone offering a range of pro image and video features aimed at keen camera enthusiasts. These include 20fps with continuous autofocus focus and autoexposure and real time eye AF for humans and animals, utilising technologies borrowed from the Alpha A9 full-frame mirrorless camera. Read our in-depth Sony Xperia 1 II review, complete with full-size sample images and videos, to find out if this new smartphone hits the mark for serious photography...