Sony's phones have been niche for years and the Xperia 1 V is no exception. The iconic tech giant has packed in pro-grade camera software, a 3.5mm headphone jack for audiophiles (using the best wired headphones), and sharper-than-the-eye-can-see 4K HDR screen for cinephiles.
In 2022 the phone's predecessor, the Xperia 1 IV, struggled with heat management, particularly when using its pro-grade camera apps. For 2023, Sony's improved thermals – in no small part thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset – and packed in a larger, unique camera sensor that makes its debut on the Xperia 1 V.
