The new Xperia 1 VI is finally here, and Sony is changing things this time around. In a surprising shift in product strategy, the new Xperia 1 VI is shedding some of the lineup's staple features. But you also get new ones which allows it to compete better with the market leaders. Despite these changes, the phone retains its core quirky identity, continuing to cater to creators and smartphone power users. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Design and build
01:39 Screen specs and features
03:01 Headphone jack and stereo speakers test
03:35 Sidemounted fingerprint reader/power button
03:42 Storage options
03:57 Android 14 and UI
04:50 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
05:08 Benchmarks and CPU throttling
05:27 Battery endurance and charging test
06:09 Camera specs
07:11 Main camera: photo and video quality
08:55 Telephoto camera: photo and video quality
11:03 Bokeh mode
11:28 Telephoto macro mode
12:02 Ultrawide camera: photo and video quality
13:07 Selfies
13:25 Conclusion
14:04 Alternatives and selfie video quality