Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?

Camera video torture test! Let’s shoot some HEAVY video!

Looking at the concerns from other reviewers, people are wondering if the XPERIAs this year are overheating. Is this a “problem”, or should we be more concerned with video quality? Lining up phones to shoot 4k at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, we can build some data to predict how long a phone SHOULD last out in the field.

XPERIA 5IV, OnePlus 10 Pro, Axon 40 Ultra, Pixel 6A, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra!

If you’re relying on a phone to capture memories or get work done, it’s critical we know how hard we can drive that phone for real work. Let’s see how long we can shoot before these phones tap out!

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Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!

XPERIA 5IV first impressions!

Sony is the LAST option left for folks who want lifestyle features like headphone jacks and memory card support. This year the XPERIA 5 picks up a new design, more lifestyle features, and a bigger battery at a friendlier price than the XPERIA 1.

For a new phone launch this year however, is it TOO powerful for its own good? Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!”

Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!

WHERE BOTH PHONES ARE WINNERS!

These two are MONSTER performers.

Two of the best camera centric phones of the year, and they couldn’t be more different if they tried. Sony and vivo both deliver excellent results!

Let’s look at the strengths and weaknesses of each phone, and see which might be the right fit for you! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!”

Sony XPERIA 1IV First Look: Pro Camera, Pro Gaming!

XPERIA 1IV first look!

Sony delivers one of the most feature complete premium phones currently available. For folks that depend on hardware, and love great cameras, Sony is one of the top options.

The 1IV is going to be a pricey phone this year, but it delivers unmatched photo and video capabilities.

Let’s take a first look! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1IV First Look: Pro Camera, Pro Gaming!”

Android 12 Desktop Mode: Use a Phone as PC, but Where’s the Progress?

Catching up on the state of the Android desktop mode, what improvements have we seen on Android 12? Our phones are insanely powerful, but where can we USE that power? If you were hoping to use a phone to replace your desktop or laptop, what phones are currently the best options?

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XPERIA 5 iii Review: The Little Smartphone That Could!

XPERIA 5 iii Review!

It’s FINALLY HERE in the USA!

Have you been looking for a smaller premium Android phone? Do you want a phone with lifestyle features like a headphone jack or memory card expansion?

This might be your last chance to vote with your wallet…

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The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+

Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+!

Three phones with VERY different photo vibes. It’s exciting to compare these solutions as they have similar main sensors. Some of the biggest photo solutions that still fit in your pocket, but once we compare the sensor size, we see that’s about the only thing these phones share.

Google, Sony, and Vivo. If YOU were shopping a premium or professional tier phone, which camera vibe would be the right fit for you?

Let’s chat cameras! Continue reading “The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+”

Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?

While I wrap up shooting samples for a more in depth camera look at the Pro-I, and some upcoming comparisons, I wanted to take a couple minutes to chat about camera design. A camera is more complicated than just a shutter button on a screen.

Sony shows a LOT of thought can go into helping a user produce better content. Continue reading “Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?”