Top 5 Reasons Why The Sony Xperia PRO-I Is Still Great To Buy Or Keep In 2024!
Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! I am frequently asked if the Sony Xperia PRO-I is still a good device to buy even two years after its release in December 2021. Or maybe you're someone curious about why Sony enthusiasts are passionate about this smartphone, ummm, I mean camera. In this video I give you my 5 top reasons why it's still a great device to purchase (or keep if you’re thinking about switching) in 2024! And if you're not interested in buying it, maybe it will help you understand why someone like me has stuck with their smartphones since the Xperia Z1!
These top 5 reasons are the ones that have stood out for me frequently the most from the past 16 months of using the Xperia PRO-I on a daily basis. So tap that play button and let’s find out what they are!
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All the pictures and videos from the Sony Xperia PRO-I and ZV1 are taken handheld with optical stabilization on (except for the scenes in my "micro-studio" which are on a tripod). The majority of them have not been edited and are what comes out of both cameras. Only for the DNG to JPEG files, I ran them through Lightroom Classic and only used auto mode.
Note: This isn't the final video I wanted to upload and only a rough cut. When I was doing final edits in DaVinci Resolve, it suddenly froze up and I had to restart it. When I went to open this video file, it had been deleted! Do you remember all of the hype over DaVinci Resolve earlier this year and how it was the ultimate video editor? Well, it also has many issues which aren't discussed on You Tube. However, I'm only using the free version and don't know if the Studio version has many bugs and other issues.
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watching on my Sony Xperia 1 V
Nice! How do you find the Xperia 1V compared to the Xperia PRO-I?
@@thefitlifechannel2021 handles heat really well, battery is amazing and video pro is like a dream. Focus peaking is amazing as well as S cinetone. I'm now living in Malta and had no heat issues at all. The only negative is the telephoto it needs more work as it is far too soft. The main sensor is a complete game changer and it frankly is better than the larger one In the Pro I, HDR is much better. I heard even basic auto mode is .icg better , but I don't use it for a point and shoot as I would have got a Samsung if I wanted that. Overall score , I would give it a 8/10 And it's really fun to play about with and I have not had that fun since the 1 iii. The Focus peaking is really handy and now we have a handy histogram on video and not just photo. Stabilisation at 4k is amazing when set to ultra high quality but that crops in a little and limits to 30fps. Also the eye level focusing only works up to 30fps too. Only thing that lets it down is the telephoto
@@theSFCchannel That's really good to it's been a positive experience for yourself! It does seem like the Xperia I V improved many things over the PRO-I and I IV. The telephoto camera has always been soft since the I iii and perhaps it needs a few more years of development to improve (perhaps it has something to do with space for it since the Xperia 5 V omitted it?) never understood why the PRO-I didn't have focus peaking and a histogram for the video side for being a camera aimed at pros. Even my Note 20 Ultra can do focus peaking!
I loved my Pro-i too. Until it kept running hot when vlogging. Nothing fixed it. Got a Pixel 8 pro and can vlog in 4k, temp gets up to 92 F , in same place, same temp in room, Pro-i runs up to 120 F in same scenario.
You're going through the same thing I frequently point out with my Xperia PRO-I in numerous videos. The Note 20 Ultra and iPhone 13Pro Max I've been using can keep recording in hot temps while my PRO-I will shut down VideoPro or even the device itself after 1-5 minutes of recording. Its fine in temps below 30 degrees Celsius and will record for long periods. Anything above that and its frustrating to use. It's such a great compact camera smartphone but seems like it was rushed out to take advantage of the pandemic vlogging phase when most people were stuck indoors or had limited movement. The RX100 sensor was notorious for overheating in the early RX100 series digital cameras and Sony still crammed it into the thin Xperia PRO-I frame with a lackluster cooling system!
Great video, very insightful. I still love my Xperia pro-I.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's still one of the best smartphones to have and has aged gracefully!
Thanks for the video
You're very welcome!
i have the sony xperia 5ii and it is still rocking
Nice!!! Did you get it when it was first released? I believe the Xperia 5 series are a more refined version of the 1 series?
@@thefitlifechannel2021 no i also almost waited a year. And there was a well known website that gave a huge discount on it. Otherwise i probably didnt buy it :( . The Xperia 5 is basically the smaller brother of the Xperia 1
@@namelesssnitchy You were right to wait a year so Sony could fix any issues I had with it. I noticed with my Xperia smartphones it takes about 6 months or longer for most of them to disappear. Are you planning on sticking with Sony once your Xperia 5ii stops working?
@@thefitlifechannel2021 yes i think sony will be the best option. The 5 series and otherwise the zenfone . I need the headphone jack and good camera.
@@namelesssnitchy For sure stick with the Sony if you want a good camera. They have a ton more experience and support for their camera systems compared to Asus.
4k screen Full control Camera Physical camera button Audio jack SD card Clean os That's why I chose Xperia 1iii and 1v
Excellent positive features! I'm glad you mentioned you have both the Xperia 1iii and I V. Since the PRO-I is similar to the 1iii, are there any significant differences between it and the I V? Is it worth upgrading or better to wait for the I VI?
The Xperia Pro-i II is rumored to come out this spring. Hoping it will make full use of that 1" sensor. Currently, I'm using the Xperia I Mark II that was released three years ago and have zero issues with it.
Wow! It's good to hear your Xperia 1ii is still going strong! Are you still getting security updates for it? Last time I had one for my PRO-I was in November 2023. Hopefully the cooling system and zoom camera will be improved for the PRO-I ii. I remember several articles from Sony and other sources mentioning that the PRO-I's 1.0 type sensor was cropped because using all of it required a large lens housing that would have ruined the phone's aesthetics. We can see this in all of the Chinese smartphones using a 1.0 type sensor. Their lens housing usually takes up almost half the phone or extends the area housing the camera system outwards resulting in a non-flush back. I feel Sony would rather have a pleasing and subtle look to their smartphones even if it means sacrificing some performance. I know the focus is on sensor sizes now but the lens setup is equally as important for great pictures and videos. And to take full advantage of the RX100 sensor, the lens system needs to be bigger which means the Xperia PRO-I wider and bulkier to house it. It would also mean Sony would have to move away from the 21:9 aspect ratio for their displays. I think Sony was looking for a quick way to get a vlogging phone out during the pandemic and that's why they grabbed existing parts and slapped them together to come up with the Xperia PRO-I. It might explain why a version ii hasn't came out yet or perhaps theyre trying to version two right this time. But this all speculation and hopefully there will be a PRO-I ii released this year!
Merhaba. Ben 1 ii almak istiyorum. Siz bu telefonda şuan batarya problemi yaşıyor musunuz? Bir de ekran parlaklığının düşük olması sizi etkiliyor mu?
Thanks for the video posting , actually just managed to track one down . What a great Mobile phone !. What’s amazing its original cost in UK it was £1,599 to purchase , then dropped to £1,299 . For me I got a mint condition one for £550 . I am super happy 😃
You're very welcome! I'm glad you were able to find it at a really excellent price. Definitely worth it for that much! Let me know later your perspective on the Xperia PRO-I once you've had some time with it!
Im on Xperia 1 IV, its an amazing device! I'll be upgrading this year. Hopefully the Pro II (or whatever it will be called) will be out when I upgrade. Great video, and that Sony ringtone at the start made me think my phone was ringing haha
Thank you! Which phone will you upgrade to if the Pro II isn't released this year? The I V looks really good as a complete smartphone and not just camera focused like the Pro-I. Fun fact! That ringtone was actually the first time I heard it on my Pro-I. I've always kept my phones on vibrate to minimize distractions. I figured since I won't hear it again I'll use it for this video!
@@thefitlifechannel2021 if they don't release the Pro II this year, I'll probably wait for the 1 VI.
@@exfx8315 I think we should be seeing some rumors and hopefully credible info on the VI by next month.
Been using my pro i for 2 years daily and it's great ... Wish battery life was better but for the screen and hardware onboard it's worth it 😊
I agree! Mine's about to hit 17 months and the battery does drain a lot faster now, especially when using cell data. I've been keeping the battery charging maxed at 80% so hopefully it can make it until the middle of next year!
Hi, I'm still rocking my Xperia 5 iii. Can you please make a case for an upgrade to the mark iv or v if necessary.
Good day! If you're not having any major issues with your Xperia 5 iii, I wouldn't recommend upgrading it. It's still fine in 2024 and there aren't many choices for a compact device like itself. You could wait and see later this month if the VI series brings any significant upgrades. What are you using your Xperia 5iii mostly for and what inspired you to purchase it?
I really love the idea of Xperia Pro-I. I'm on Xperia 1 mk ii, I really want to get the Pro-I as the upgrade or 5 mk iv but lots of people keep saying Snapdragon 888 and 8 Gen 1 will always has heating issues. I live in hot tropical and I do use my Xperia to play heavy gaming...
Youre in the same situation as myself. Hot, humid climate! The main reason to get the Xperia PRO-I is if you're a content creator or photography/videography enthusiast. It excels at that compared to the majority of smartphones. Xperia phones have been notorious for overheating even in their early days. The Xperia 1IV would be better for your gaming needs and you could look into throwing a cooling fan on the back to help with its cooling. I thought about doing this for my Xperia PRO-I when recording video but it takes away its portability factor. I owned most of the Z series and it still would overheat. Theyre just too thin which isn't great for dissipating heat. Just like my Razer Blade laptop, it gets extremely hot. Powerful, hot components in a thin body needs an excellent cooling solution. If you have the budget or are willing to save, the Xperia 1 V and up series make a better all around smartphone which have been reported widely to have a much improved cooling system.
camera, display etc etc hardware is okay. but what about the software part, does it have latest android 14? It would get it? security patches are regularly dropped for this device? I'm asking because I'm considering switch to sony from my current phone.
Thank you for bringing this up! I was planning on doing a top 5 reasons not to buy this phone but got sick with COVID. I'm also waiting a little longer to see if I will still get security updates this month and longer. There are some negative things about this device such as short OS updates, the speakers, fingerprint sensor, and connections. The display is fine. I haven't had any issues with it unlike my Note 20 Ultra and S20 Ultra. However, the 21:9 aspect ratio can be a bit slim and difficult to type for someone like myself with large hands. Don't worry about the processors. Even the Snapdragon 865 on my Note 20 Ultra is still fast and smooth. If your priorities are excellent OS and security updates, display, hardware, I recommend going with Samsung or Apple. There are better smartphones out there from Chinese companies but the issue is their OS and security update support. But if you want a camera centric smartphone and files with room you can work with in post editing, for sure Sony Xperia smartphones. Unfortunately we can't have everything, that's why at one time I used both a Note 10 Plus and Xperia 1!! Once I got deeper into photography and videography, I decided to stick with Xperia smartphones. I suggest making a list of the features that are the most important to you and will use on a daily basis. Then find a device that meets your requirements. I hope this helpful for you!
Sony is the worst in business in terms of OS and security updates regardless of the price of the phone. Xperia Pro-I won't get Android 14 and security updates will be finished this year. Sad reality of having a Sony smartphone. For comparison I have the same year Oppo Find phone and it's updated to Android 14.
@@victorrumyantsev3718 Yes even my Samsung Note 20 Ultra is receiving security updates and was updated to Android 13. Sony Xperia flagship phones are a niche device and in the past few years aimed at content creators. For myself it does very well at it compared to my past Samsung phones and the iPhone 13PRO Max I've been using. If someone wants a well balanced smartphone such as from other companies, the Xperia line isn't for them. In 2024, it's best to look at the PRO-I as a compact camera but better than most traditional ones.
A Sony sempre superou a qualidade de imagem
Yes it does an excellent job reproducing accurately what you take pics and record videos of.
Best and boss
Yes it's one best camera orientated smartphones around!
I love my Sony Xperia phone.
I'm happy to hear that! They are very unique devices for those who are passionate about Sony, entertainment, photography and videography. They also have a great look to them that's different from other smartphones!
Just purchased one of these used,perfect condition will be using this solely as an imaging device not a mobile phone,great contrast between this and my Sony zv1,21.9 aspect ratio is 👌
@@billyray7743 Yup, it makes a really good compact camera with a large display and touchscreen. Plus its easy to instantly share pics and vids online! It's really difficult to find that on most digital cameras!
@@thefitlifechannel2021 for sure yes,heading out to the park shortly start new year in style👍
@@billyray7743 Nice! Where you able to get some good pics and vids? I recorded the fireworks show in my area with it. I was asleep and it woke me up and didn't have time to set up my mirrorless camera. Good thing I had my Xperia PRO-I handy and was able to get it into action quickly!
Just bought a sony xperia 5 IV for 128€, shattered glass back, easy fix My daily driver is the 5 II, with an android 14 custom rom to be up to date. Love these little sonys Actually I'd think that the 888 (or even 8gen1 on future sony phones) woul be an issue, these processors are made by Samsung instead of TSMC, and they overheat like crazy. I'm pretty sure my Xperia 5 II will beat the 5 IV in terms of real world performance when I'll compare them... You can actually get them to overheat while filming, so it's not just an issue when playing games or something Still, probably a phone worth getting if you find a good price, I'd personnaly go for the 1 V if I had that kind of cash
Wow! You made out well with the Xperia 5 IV! How are you liking Android 14? Any major updates over 13? Yup, the Snapdragon 888 can run hot sometimes but have to really push it. Also being crammed into a slim body like the PRO-I with the RX100 series sensor and processor can make things a bit toasty sometimes. But I've had few issues with the 888, it still runs as great as the day I received the PRO-I. Sony did an excellent job tuning it which is something a lot of reviews fail to point out. They focus too much on the specs instead of actual daily use. I'm confident I could go a few more years and it will still perform with few hiccups.
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Only 250 likes? Plus 1!😂
Awesome! I greatly appreciate that! Everyone's likes and comments keep me motivated to stay strong in KZhead land! Hehe!
The phone still looks sexy inside and outside. ❤❤ I wish they had Sony here in my region [Australia].
Yes, it's still an awesome smartphone. Was Sony there before? I know they pulled out of a lot of countries a few years ago. And I believe Australia can get really high temps? Based on my experience using them in hot regions, they tend to have many issues. They do best in 25C and below temps. It could be why Sony doesn't have products there.
@thefitlifechannel2021 it was Sony Eriksson the last time I saw, I think 🤔 I can't really remember. No wonder why they pulled the Sony out from Australia.
@@riowinaryo18_86 Oh wow! I think that was awhile ago. If you look at the regions where Sony lacks official stores especially when it comes to mobile devices, they tend to be in hot regions. But difficult to prove without Sony's official reasons.
i get my xperias from bestmobilephone au
Any Sony will be great in 2024
You brought up a good point! We really don't need to be upgrading our smartphones to the newest one frequently and most of the Xperia line are still great. I'm not sure about the original Xperia 1 in 2024 though. Probably better to go with at least the 1ii and up because of the significant improvements over the that one. When I went from the Xperia 1iii to the PRO-I, only significant difference I saw was the 24mm camera and the Video Pro app. Just minor changes, nothing "game changing".
Still waiting the second Pro I... My xz premium is gonna retire when another pro I comes out hopefully.
I've been waiting myself as well and the reason why I still haven't replaced mine despite the fingerprint sensor failing a long time ago and some other issues. There hasn't been an credible rumors on it this year so its a possibility it may not happen. We should know something for sure by the middle of this year!
I had one last year, I ended up selling it because it overheated without doing demanding things on it. It happened to many, at that time July 2023, there was no patch that fixed it, do you know if the problem persists?
My Xperia PRO-I only overheats when recording videos and pictures in 30 degrees C + temps with the Video and Photo Pro app. Also in sunlight. It still persists to this day. For regular use such as browsing the web, watching movies and messaging, doesn't become really hot. However, it will become a bit hot when charging but that's normal for most smartphones. Perhaps there was an issue with yours? Did you have a chance to take it to a Sony service center to get checked out?
@@thefitlifechannel2021 I couldn't find support from Sony Mexico since I bought it imported from Japan, I just decided to sell it, but honestly I would like to get it again just knowing that it won't get hot just by looking at it haha, thanks for the response! :D
@@Ignis111 You're welcome! Yes that's the issue with PRO-I's bought from Japan and Hong Kong. Have to send it to a service center there. That can become very expensive and Sony's customer service can be a bit difficult to deal with depending on the service center. I can confidently say I don't have issues with overheating with regular use, even in my hot, humid climate. Only when recording video and pics in 30 degrees C + temps. Hopefully other PRO-I owners can share their experience with theirs to help you decide confidently to buy it again. What is the average temp where you live?
@@thefitlifechannel2021 Thank you, your response has been very helpful, I have been encouraged to buy another one and use it as a second device only. I think it's worth it despite its cons.
@@Ignis111 It's my pleasure! It's definitely a unique device and I don't think Sony will make another one like it. You can always contact me via my Instagram account if you have any more questions!
Hell I'm buying a 1 V in 2024 because the newest flagships still can't keep up with Sony lol
The Sony Xperia lines are best as camera smartphones first and one of the few to have expandable storage and a shutter button. I feel they are the only smartphone company that excels at making a camera centric device. But it's lackluster OS updates and inferior customer service in some countries are some of the things that hold it back from being competitive with the top 5 smartphone manufacturers.
Wait for the vi
Can buy Sony experia 1 mark 3 in 2024 please tell me .. and what is the best price
I don't recommend getting the Xperia 1iii in 2024. Xperia 1VI will be released soon so you might be able to find IV & V for lower prices. They have better cameras, battery capacity, speakers and more recent OS/security updates compared to 1iii. If you really want to get the Xperia 1iii, save some more money and get the Xperia PRO-I. It's very similar to the 1iii but with a significantly better main camera that can do 4K@120fps, better aesthetics, and brighter display (but not a significant improvement over the Xperia 1iii). I hope this helped answered your question!
How about temp when using camera?
Yes, that's an issue for myself when its 30 degrees Celsius plus. I mentioned at the end of the video I'm supposed to make another video about the 5 reasons why its not a good idea to buy in 2024 (but been so busy with fitness related stuff recently!). I've brought up rapid overheating when using the cameras in high temps frequently in my other videos, so it would have been on that top 5 list. But under 30 degrees Celsius, no issues with the camera system.
@@thefitlifechannel2021 thanks so much, can you let me know how many minutes you can use camera before get heating warning?
You're welcome! Not a problem. If outdoors, in the sun & 30C +, within 1-2 minutes. If inside recording video with a lot of lights, usually within 5 minutes. It does best when there's a breeze to cool it down or in the shade where it can go up to 10 minutes before overheating warnings and other issues. The RX100 derived sensor for the 24mm lens is notorious for running hot in those camera bodies (my ZV1 gets hot really fast recording 4k outdoors in the sun or indoors with lights). Stick it inside a thin, metal body with the Snapdragon 888 and subpar cooling setup for them, will overheat quickly in hotter temps. I have no issues recording in 27C and below temps outdoors, but best to keep it under shady or breezy areas. You could strap a gaming fan to it as well but may be a bit bulky for recording videos and taking pics handheld.
@@thefitlifechannel2021 thanks for sharing, I no game anymore, just normal daily using with work, social apps and sometime take photo. I think I will buy it. Thanks for your review.
@@VanNguyen-cr6ns It was my pleasure! You will be ok if you stick to those. It's when you decide to vlog or do longer duration videos you could run into issues. Overall its a really nice camera/smartphone and in my opinion the only one out there with a 1.0 type sensor that isn't distasteful and gaudy!
does it overheat while doing this?
Surprisingly it didn't when I was recording this video. The temp was below 30 degrees C. It will only overheat when it's above that. This is a great device for cooler climates, not hot and humid ones. I'm just throwing this out there and don't know if this applies to the Xperia PRO-I. Sony tests their cameras performance at 25 degrees C according to side notes for some of their camera advertisements.
Sony master of electronics
I've been a Sony fan since the Walkman with cassette tapes and than transition to CD players! Their products have a cool, balanced aesthetic to them and they like to try new things few other companies would dare. Do you remember their DSC QX-10 and 100 attachable camera lens? Basically took the lens and sensor from some of their digital cameras and adapted it so they could be attached to your smartphone. They remind me of what Sony did with the Xperia PRO-I. They may not have had mainstream success but for sure an evolution of them will appear in a future product.
Do you have any update rumor about Xperia 1 VI? I think better wait for that than buying Xperia Pro I
I don't trust rumors about Sony smartphones around this time of the year. There was plenty about the Xperia PRO II and all of them turned out to be incorrect. I haven't heard anything reliable about the Xperia 1VI. And by the time that one is released, yes it's better to go with that one over the PRO-I. The Xperia PRO-I by then would be best used as a compact camera with a large display, touch screen and instant upload to social media which many traditional digital cameras still lack now. Also it can record 4k@120fps in HDR from the main camera which only a few digital cameras can do.
1vi is definitely worth waiting, it will improve a lot 😊 Exmor T 1/1.4 48M 1.12μm Full-pixel Dual-PD AF + 24mm w/ 2x ISZ (48mm) Exmor T 1/2.7 48M 0.6μm 2x2 On-chip lens AF + 14-18mm Exmor T 1/2.7 48M 0.6μm 2x2 On-chip lens AF + 70-135mm w/ 2x ISZ (270mm)
@@shilei5547 Nice! I just read this earlier today. I was surprised to hear the main camera will have f1.4. This should really help in low light and a nicer background blur which seems to be the trend for the past few years. And perhaps the ultrawide can zoom from 14-18mm? I'm really excited to see if this will all be true!
@@thefitlifechannel2021 actually, the main camera sensor size is identical with 1v , 1v has a 1/1.35 sensor ,as it’s cropped from 4800mp, the output pixels is 1200mp, but the next xperia will be 4800mp ,I guess more details can be seem, on top of that, telephoto lens is the biggest improvement,but I’ll wait and see iPhone 16 pro max, it rumored 1/1.13 Exmor T and someone has tested it, a huge sensor, 32% larger than 15pmx, 😆
1/1.14 Exmor T 16pmx
what about Android updates?
The last Android update was 13 and it won't be getting anymore. This common with Sony phones. But for some people like myself, OS updates aren't that important. They seem like incremental updates for the past several years. I rather have ongoing updates to the camera system and other hardware. Hopefully in March I can get to the "Top 5 Reasons Not To Get The Xperia PRO-I In 2024". One of them will be the issue with updates.
0:40 i thought i got a call
Some other viewers mentioned that as well! Hehe!
How should someone buy experia mobile online honest website? Please
Amazon or the official Sony website are places I recommend to buy the Xperia PRO-I. It's on sale now for $998 US. Hopefully this helped answer your question!
Adding more, camera lenses is Glass 🍷 not plastic
Yup, for the main 24mm camera it is! But honestly I didn't notice a significant improvement in my photos and videos compared to other smartphone cameras to make it to the top 5. However, I was going to do an honorable mention list towards the end of the video and it was one of them. But the list extended this video over 15mins and I had to cut it. I should do a separate video for it!
I am here Just because of Sony Phone. Subscribe 👍
Thank you! I really appreciate it! More videos coming on the Sony Xperia PRO-I!!!
@@thefitlifechannel2021 waiting
@@travelwithsameer316 Next week I should have one up! I caught COVID last week so couldn't finish the one I'm doing a comparison against the iPhone 13PRO MAX in time before the end of the year.
Telefonun arkasındaki parlak ve belirgin SONY yazısı benim için satın almak için yeterli bir sebep. Fakat ülkemde satılmıyor 🇹🇷
Are you able to import it into your country? I believe that's what many Xperia PRO-I owners did, especially when it was first released.
music is too loud 😢
Thank you for bringing that up! You could try turning off any sound enhancements you might have such as Dolby Atmos or something similar. I edit the audio in traditional stereo. I'll make sure the music is lower in the next video.
I think Sony Xperia phones would be more popular if they weren't so skinny
I agree. I've always thought they should do an "Ultra" version that was wider and taller. They did it before in 2013 with the Xperia Z Ultra. I remembered that I could write on the display with a pencil! The current Xperia lineup is too slim for someone like me with large hands. I've dropped them more times than even the bigger Samsung Note series!
The price is too high I'll stick with Samsung Sony is good with play station
The Xperia PRO-I is best for those who want to transition into traditional digital cameras or want a smartphone that comes close to them. I feel Samsung does better as a daily smartphone but when it comes to mimicking a digital camera, the Sony Xperia line does it the best. When I went back to using digital cameras, the Xperia series helped me ease into them without being overwhelmed by the numerous buttons and menu settings. But for watching content, messaging, browsing the internet & social media, etc., Samsung is far superior.
Four good reasons for not buying this phone from my experience:severe overheating, no OS updates anymore (Android 13 was the last update, Sony abandoned this phone already), no zoom lens, no Wireless charging
Those are great reasons and I was supposed to make a video on the top 5 reasons not to get the Xperia PRO-I in 2024. I was waiting for my main lens to come back from Sony and finally received it last month. But the two that will make my top 5 list is the overheating when using the camera system and no security updates after two years. In 2024, it's best to view this device as a compact camera with a large, touch display and ability to upload pics and vids quickly online. Most digital cameras still struggle with a small display and a fast, easy way to upload content online. It also makes an excellent lightweight vlogging camera.
@@thefitlifechannel2021 I agree with that but then the price is not right. Even now, even for a used phone.
@@victorrumyantsev3718 How much is it used in your area?
@@thefitlifechannel2021Why do you worry too much about security updates? Just an opinion but... Google Play services continue dishing out security updates way after original phone maker left the product. As long as you practice proper opsec, you're better off than users with latest update who easily fall for scammers, click phising links or visit shady sites. Or just copule it with a cheap Samsung dince they boast 7 year updates now. 😅 At any rate, while LG still pushed A13 on their phones after they shut down, I do not appreciate the dumbed stuff like not being able to mess with data/obb folders and Telegram not using the microSD card anymore even if you set it to do so.
@@jiffonbuffo You bring up a valid point and I'm still using my PRO-I as my main phone even after the security updates have stopped. But my point is that even my Samsung Note 20 Ultra is still receiving security updates from Samsung. For Sony to charge this much for a smartphone and then to cut off support after two years is a bit hard for many people to swallow. Yes, Googles security updates are probably fine for most people. I should make that video soon so I can expand why and it comes down to Sony's horrible software support and customer service compared to it's competitors. I agree with your suggestion to pair a Samsung phone with it and that's what Ive been doing with my Note 20 Ultra!
Is there will be no Sony Xperia PRO II?
Right now it looks like there will not be. I have a feeling the Xperia PRO-I was an experiment by Sony to test out 1.0 type sensors in a smartphone body. They seem to have better results and success with the IMX989 sensor found in most 1.0 type sensor phones currently. Also their new sensor in the Xperia 1V appears to be produce similar and sometimes better results than the Xperia PRO-I. I was holding out for an PRO-I ii and that they would stick with the RX100 sensor but use all of it. But that would require a larger lens and they still need to add ultra wide and zoom lenses resulting in a very large camera housing which goes against Sony's design principles for smartphones. If youre thinking of a successor to the Xperia PRO-I, I think the Xperia 1V is an excellent replacement, it seems to have fixed many of the issues it had. I've recently seen some news an Xperia PRO-II will be released next year with a multiple aperture adjustment ring around the camera housing. However, I've been seeing rumors since 2022 an Xperia PRO-II was supposed to be released with two 1.0 type sensors but here we are close to 2024 and nothing so far. So I don't know if these are concepts that didn't pan out or someone just trying to get views to their social media account...
Even after two years, I am still very satisfied with the Pro i The camera is simply great, the performance is great as on the first day. Unfortunately the battery performance is poor. This is where the 1V shows its strengths.But the design of the Pro i is so cool. The most beautiful smartphone of all time.
@@sosiehtesaus2652 I agree with you on the battery performance as well. I'm charging mine at least twice daily now! And for sure the Xperia PRO-I is one of the best looking smartphones even now. I want to try another 1.0 type sensor smartphone but they all look horrendous and it's one of the main reasons Ill stick with the Xperia PRO-I into 2024.
@@thefitlifechannel2021 then what do you reccomend for photo like dslr camera and battery life? Pro 1 or xperia 1 V? Is pro I not so aged for 2024?
@@bazvisI wouldn't believe the hype a smartphone can take pics and vids like DSLRs. It's very generalized and there are so many different types. What I've noticed comparing my Sony Xperia's, Samsung Notes and iPhone 13 Pro Max to my Sony ZV1 and ZVE-10 is that sometimes they will produce similar quality, but it's not consistent. Also, once you view them on a larger display such as on computers and TV's, you can really see they have a long way to go to produce "DSLR" content consistently. The manufacturers and some reviewers that claim this aren't lying, but they're not giving us the whole picture. At least tell us which DSLR's to compare them too!!! (Sony did with the Xperia 1 V). I recommend the Xperia 1 V for the majority of people. It has a better cooling system, brighter display (essential if you will use it in sunlight), better speaker system and a larger battery. Sony also claims it takes pics similar to its full frame cameras (but I would caution against believing that until you've tried it yourself!). From the reviews I've seen for the 1 V, I don't see a significant difference in picture and video quality compared to the PRO-I except at night where the 1V's improved night mode is better. The Xperia PRO-I still performs great for 2024 and keeps up with most flagship smartphones from the past several years for daily usage. It also has a mechanical dual aperture main camera which helps to control excess light since it can close down to f4.0. You can also adjust the background blur. I recommend it if you're a fan of Sony's digital cameras and want a smartphone version of their RX100 series (you also get a larger display for the cam/vid apps which is very helpful!). Also buy it if you want one of the best looking devices around. It's been holding steady at a price of $999 so it's more affordable than the Xperia 1 V. However, I've seen the global version 1 V for the same price for a few months now on Amazon. Hopefully someone can lend me a Sony Xperia 1 V so I can do a comparison for both of them to really see which one does pics and vids better!
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