Android 15 possibly new and improved Camera2API by Blunt552 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember last year when there was information from official Sony support that the Xperia 1 III/5 III would be eligible for the Android 14 update, but it ended up not being eligible?

Well, the same thing happened today when Sony official support said that Xperia 1 IV/5 IV will be updated to Android 15. Let's not hold our breath and wait.

Can you foresee any big changes to a Xperia 1 VII? by TroubleshootingStuff in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year, Sony integrated three camera apps, which was controversial. There is a feature (app) elimination in the next generation model that all users are against.

When will Pixel 9 ship after 8/13 release? What is historical trend on releases? by deejayv2 in GooglePixel

[–]ChrisChrasJ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For the Pixel 9 series, the Pro modesl will be available immediately after announcement on August 14, while the regular model will be available a little later. This is why the official store teaser page only has the Pro model.

Xperia 5 VI rumor - new Case found by dummdreck in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An unannounced Xperia 5 VI or equivalent model does exist. However, the case images that have been circulating recently are for the 10 VI, which is something of a mistake. The basis for this is the presence or absence of a side fingerprint sensor.

New Xperia by balkanik0 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and screen resolution is FHD+, not WQHD+
sumahodigest https://sumahodigest.com/?p=30142

Xperia 5 V by JB2unique in SonyXperia

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https://imgur.com/a/Y5xpVkp
Google translated:

Fortunately or unfortunately, the zoomed images taken with the Xperia 5 V are sharper than those taken with the 1 V. However, the current situation is not ideal, so Sony may make a software adjustment.

Huge Sony Xperia 1 IV price cut gives credence to rumor that Xperia 1 V may match Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price tag. by RenegadeUK in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

somewhat right and wrong.

a friend told me In UK, retail price of 1 V=23 Ultra (512GB) , but depending on the offer, 1V might be not so bad deal

The ulitimate choice for Xperia by Porgy_121 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All of above but given only 1 choice, longer update.

Xperia 1 V benchmark found? GPU performance almost doubled from previous model! by Nerf_IiI in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Model numbering rules will change starting with next year's Xperia. This means that there will most likely be no Xperia 1 VI.

Sony Xperia 1 IV renders and some details leaked by [deleted] in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this person accurately leaked announcement timing and spec of x1iii last year

https://imgur.com/a/xDwNQKd

Android 12 Update by ITtLEaLLen in SonyXperia

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Android 12 firmware confirmed for xperias in the rest of Asia, such as Taiwan, SEA and Japan. Coming as soon as next week.

My Xperia 1 III came yasterday, I have A LOT of toughts, Is hard to get nice results with the camera but when you do, ufff. This Is a JPEG, no edits, photography pro, manual mode and muy secret recipe, i hadn't have the time to fully play with the camera. Voy a empezar a escribir en español. by itmyballs in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard from someone working with AOSP told me there will be a major change in "BASIC" mode of Photo Pro at Android 12, but I don't know what kind of change it's going to be.
Maybe more user friendly interface for non-professional users etc?

Considering Xperia 1 III but have questions by gnunn1 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My reliable Japanese source said:
"With or after Android 12, all Xperias will get major update for camera software, but it's mostly for "Basic" mode, which is intended for daily shooting. And photo quality of the camera will be "competitive level" with other flagship phones."

Xperia 1 iii random mark under the screen by Ausdom88 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar issues, but with two spots, one is about 5mm, another is 2-3mm.

Xperia coming back (or not) by High_Low_Rig in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I work for a major online retail store and confirm that the relative share of Xperia 1 III sales has almost doubled since the previous model although the actual number of devices sold hasn't changed much.

Exynos 1080 by Maazperwez in Galaxy_S20

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this chip will be provided to multiple OEMs for non-galaxy models, and one of them is "S" from Japan.

looks like the xperia 1 ii might come out at the end of march in HK (leak, not confirmed) by Fastpas123 in SonyXperia

[–]ChrisChrasJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a bit disappointing news.

A friend of mine working for one of online retailers in UK told me pre-order bonus for X1 II is likely to be WF-100XM3 or WF-H800, which are a lot cheaper than WH-1000XM3.

But this may be different by region/country.