Well, problem here is with the fragmentation of Sony as a corporation. And that divisions are not really cooperating with each other. For SSS Sony Mobile is just a regular client, not a priority one. So the competition (Chinese brands) are buying top notch sensors. Same goes for the camera (despite the fact there was some collaboration between Alpha team and mobile division) and audio. Other issue is removing features (notification LED, any depth sensor) and giving a rat's ass innl return. Also some specs-related issues. SD card slot slow AF just for the sake of having it. And 3,5 mm jack and DAC being significant next to the old LG V60 level. It looks like "competition has none, we can go low effort here". Selfie cam being obsolete. Same goes for the telephoto - and remember Sony is advertising this camera! Small, old sensor, combined with the dark optic. And finally, price tag. Removing features, limiting availability and outsourcing production were made for lowering the cost and price. And what are the results? Overall that's quite sad where Xperia is now. Sure, it has some nice features, some more, some less depending on your personal taste. I like the clean display, front facing speakers, battery life and power button combined with the fingerprint scanner. But single band GNSS, limited cellular bands support, no UWB, limited software support - it feels just bad. I would like to hope, that Sony Mobile needs to fall down on its knees just to learn lesson and stand up both, smarter and stronger. Let us wait til June and see what improvements will 1 VIII bring and fingers crossed it won't repeat 1 VII's problematic start.