Sony Xperia 1 V

[darkmatt]

Seems like final patch is here.

 

[guangzong]

67.2.A.3.178 is out.

Release notes:
https://www.sony.com.sg/electronics...ile-phones/xperia-1-v-256gb/software/00342825

 

[darkarn]

tiagong this patch killed off 5G connectivity for some users

 

[darkmatt]

tiagong this patch killed off 5G connectivity for some users

no issue for mine

 

[kerf]

Just realized i no longer have 5g

 

[Qubicfactor]

Just realized i no longer have 5g

Are you on Singtel or Singtel MVNO? Coincidence that Singtel is finally decommissioning their 5G NSA network, so will see more fallback to 4G+

 

[xerome]

The 1V supports Stand Alone 5G though.. but I do notice 5G availability is still available, but intermittent depending on area. For example Payalebar area got 5G. Most of the time on 4G+ after the update.. on Zero1 MVNO

 

[darkarn]

Hmm this may be useful

 

[darkmatt]

I have 5g with no issues tho..

 

[GeSteSoh]

New life on X1V, sounds real good on the new IER-M500

 

[guangzong]

New life on X1V, sounds real good on the new IER-M500

Fwah your casing aged well siol

 

[GeSteSoh]

In this video, creator Daniel Makes Photos shares his experience switching from the iPhone 16 Pro to the Sony Xperia 1 Mark V for his professional video and photography work (0:00-0:15). He explains that the Sony Xperia 1 Mark V offers greater reliability and specialized creative features that cater to his needs as a secondary camera.

Key Highlights:

Reliability and Storage: Unlike his previous iPhone, the Sony allows for direct recording to an SD card, which the creator finds essential for long-duration recording sessions like interviews or concerts (1:24-1:40).

Camera Apps & Features: He highlights the versatility of Sony's dedicated apps, such as Photo Pro, Video Pro, and Cinema Pro, which offer manual control and high-quality shooting modes (6:52-8:45).

External Monitor Capability: He demonstrates how the phone acts as a powerful, 4K-calibrated external monitor for his other cameras, noting that it can record footage internally without the time limits found on some dedicated cameras (3:36-6:18).

Photo and Video Performance: The creator provides extensive comparisons between RAW and JPEG images, and shares 4K 120fps video samples to demonstrate the sensor's capabilities (11:50-18:45).

Ergonomics and Build: He praises the phone's physical design, specifically the dedicated two-step shutter button and the textured grip, which he finds superior for photography (21:26-22:06).

Important Considerations:
Regional Limitations: The creator notes that owning a Japanese version of the device comes with specific challenges, such as difficulties with 5G bands, messaging verification, and an unavoidable shutter sound (19:54-20:56).

Display Shimmering: He mentions that while the 4K 120Hz display is sharp, it can experience flickering or 'shimmering' at lower brightness levels (21:00-21:20).

 

[darkmatt]

Starting to feel the 256GB limit alr LOL. offloaded all photos and videos to google and still running out of space..

 

[chooyoshi]

Starting to feel the 256GB limit alr LOL. offloaded all photos and videos to google and still running out of space..

Microsd

 

[darkmatt]

Microsd

games/apps cannot be installed there lol

 

[chooyoshi]

games/apps cannot be installed there lol

What is your storage mostly taken up by

 

[darkmatt]

What is your storage mostly taken up by

games lor

 

[chooyoshi]

games lor

Buy another phone for gaming