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Sony is no longer one of the major players in the smartphone space in 2023, and we hardly ever see the Xperia phones making it to our list of the best phones. The company may have exited from several markets around the world, but it still caters to various niche audiences in a few markets, including the U.S. The current crop of Xperia phones may not offer the best value for your money, but they remain standout options on the market with their terrific camera chops, sleek design, and fantastic displays. They also pack some valuable features for creators, like the Camera Pro and Cinema Pro apps, which offer a Sony Alpha-like experience on a smartphone. If you value those features and are willing to open your wallet to pick up the best Sony phones in 2023, then check out some of your options highlighted in the collection below.
The Sony Xperia PRO-I 5G has a huge camera and an ever bigger discount for Black Friday
The Sony Xperia PRO-I with its massive camera has a pretty steep discount, if you've been eyeing one up.
If you're looking to pick up a professional-grade camera in a smartphone, the closest you'll probably come is the Sony Xperia PRO-I 5G. Sony's smartphones aren't the best in the business, but if there's something that this particular Sony phone does really well, it's being a truly pro smartphone. Not only does it have a pretty crazy primary sensor, but it has a 4K 120Hz OLED display, too. Now it's down from $1,799 all the way down to $1,198 on Amazon for Black Friday.
Sony rolls out stable Android 12 update to the Xperia 10 III and Xperia Pro-I
Sony has started rolling out the stable Android 12 update to the Xperia 10 III and Xperia Pro-I. Read on to know more.
After rolling out Android 12 to the Xperia 1 III, Xperia Pro, and Xperia Pro over the past week, Sony is bringing the latest flavor of Android to two more smartphones. The company has just released Android 12 for the Xperia 10 III and Xperia Pro-I.
Join XDA forums for the Redmi Note 11 series, Huawei Watch GT 3, Xperia Pro-I
XDA Forums are now open for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series, Huawei Watch GT 3, and Sony Xperia Pro-I. Read on.
As expected, Techctober was choke-full of smartphone announcements. While the Pixel 6 was obviously the biggest launch of October, there were multiple intriguing launches towards the end of the month. Xiaomi unveiled its latest Redmi Note 11 series, Huawei launched a pair of smartwatches with HarmonyOS 2.1, and Sony refreshed its Xperia Pro lineup with a new model.
Sony's latest smartphone features a massive 1.0-inch sensor and variable aperture
The Sony Xperia Pro-I features a massive 1.0-inch sensor, variable aperture, Snapdragon 888, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage.
Sony on Monday officially unveiled the Xperia Pro-I, the company's latest premium Android smartphone. The Xperia Pro-I is a follow-up to the last year's Xperia Pro, and just like its predecessor, it's targeted at professional photographers and creators. The new smartphone packs even impressive camera hardware, featuring a large 1.0-inch primary sensor and variable aperture.
Kernel sources are now available for the latest phones from ASUS, POCO, Sony, and more
Kernel sources for ASUS ZenFone 8, POCO X3 Pro, Sony Xperia Pro, and a bunch of Realme devices have been uploaded online.
There is an abundance of options in the Android smartphone market. Along with that, there are countless options to customize and modify your phone beyond the options offered by OEMs, thanks to the devoted developers who make XDA such a unique community. One of the prerequisites for these custom modifications is the availability of kernel sources for each phone and many companies update them routinely. The kernel source of ASUS ZenFone 8, POCO X3 Pro, Sony Xperia Pro, and some Realme phones recently uploaded online.
XDA Forums are now open for Redmi Note 10 Pro, Realme X7, Galaxy A32, Galaxy F62, Moto G30 and more
We have opened up XDA forums for the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Realme X7 series, Galaxy F62, Galaxy A32, Moto G30, and many more!
There’s been a flurry of new smartphone launches in the last couple of weeks, with the likes of Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung bringing their latest budget and mid-range options to the market. To help owners get the most out of their devices and to stay on top of the latest trends and developments, we have opened up XDA forums for several new smartphones. The list includes both recently launched devices as well a couple of devices that were launched a while ago including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Realme X7 series, Galaxy F62, Moto E 2020, Moto G10, Moto G30, Galaxy A32 4G, and more.
Sony may hurt Xperia PRO sales by releasing this feature on the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II
Sony is rolling out one of the Xperia PRO 5G's defining features to the Xperia 1 II with its Android 11 update. The Xperia 5 II may get it too.
Sony recently launched the Xperia PRO 5G, a $2,500 smartphone for creators that packs a couple of unique features. The device features a micro HDMI input that will let you connect it to your camera and use it as an on-camera monitor. Additionally, thanks to the device's 5G capabilities, you'll be able to stream video right from your camera without needing any separate streaming accessories. But since its price tag puts the Xperia PRO 5G outside the reach of many buyers, Sony is now rolling out similar capabilities to the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II with their Android 11 update.
Galaxy S21 series, Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and more gain AR apps support
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Moto G Power (2021) and more can now run AR apps. Read on to know more.
Following up on the last update, which saw twelve Android smartphones gaining support for the Google Play Service for AR, Google is back again with augmented reality SDK support for some more phones. 28 new devices have been added to the official list, including the Galaxy S21 series, Galay F41, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Mi 10i, Reno 5 Pro 5G, Moto G Power, and more. With the Google Play Services for AR, owners of these phones can now create and enjoy immersive augmented reality experiences using their existing cameras and sensors.
Sony's Xperia PRO doubles as a 5G phone and 4K Camera Monitor for $2499
Sony's Xperia Pro seems ludicrously expensive as a $2499 5G phone, but here's why it might work for Pro creators and photographers.
Nearly a year ago, Sony launched the Xperia 1 II, the company's first flagship smartphone with 5G (sub-6GHz) connectivity. Alongside the Xperia 1 II, Sony also teased the Xperia PRO 5G which was said to pack support for 5G on both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, but what was most interesting about the announcement was a mention of the phone's micro HDMI port. With the right cable, the Xperia PRO can be turned into a professional 4K on-camera monitor. With flagship smartphone hardware and 5G connectivity, it can easily edit photos and broadcast video. One year after it was teased, the Xperia PRO 5G is finally going on sale in the U.S. through the Sony online store and B&H.
Sony launches the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II with 21:9 displays, triple rear cameras, and 3.5mm headphone jacks
Sony has launched the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II. The Xperia I II is a flagship Snapdragon 865-powered flagship, and it has a 6.5" 4K display.
After the cancellation of MWC 2020, Sony decided to announce its new products via an online announcement on February 24. The day has now arrived, and the company has now revealed its new flagship Sony Xperia 1 II (pronounced as Xperia 1 "Mark 2") and the mid-range Xperia 10 II smartphones. The Xperia 1 II succeeds last year's Xperia 1 flagship, while the Xperia 10 II is intended as the successor of both the Xperia 10 and the Xperia 10 Plus. Sony also teased a high-end professional phone for photographers in the form of the Xperia Pro 5G. As is often the case with new flagship smartphone launches, there is a lot to get into. Let's get started with the specifications list.