... In the lab, the 24mm main camera with a 1/1.7-inch sensor scores particularly well in outdoor shots, while the telephoto lens is hardly convincing, especially in low light. The 6.5-inch display has a true 4K resolution (3,840 x 1,644 pixels), but like the iPhone, it only works at 60 Hz...

With its Xperia 1 II, Sony is clearly targeting smartphone photo enthusiasts. Pre-installed pro apps get the most out of the camera and deliver impressive results. Apart from the camera, the phone can also convince with an excellent display, high-quality workmanship and strong performance.

In many respects, you can tell that the Sony Xperia 1 II was designed with demanding photographers and filmmakers in mind. The excellent integration of hardware and software deserves special mention.

Sony's latest foray into the reference class is undoubtedly good, but it cannot convince across the board, and that is mainly due to some details. On the positive side, however, the component is absolutely convincing in most situations in the important specs of performance, display and camera...