Samsung, Google, Apple. Or even Motorola and OnePlus.reviewed the Xperia 1 VII, which boasts impressive features but also shows signs of stagnation in Sony's mobile division. While the phone excels in some areas such as display quality and battery life, it falls short in others like camera performance. The release of the Xperia 1 VII raises questions about Sony's future in the competitive smartphone market.
What Sony got right
One of the best displays on the market! | Image by PhoneArena
Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, shortcomings in the camera system prevent it from being a top contender in its price range.
Where it still falls behind
Besides the screen, the camera system should be this phone's other strong point, but it's not. | Image by PhoneArena
Echoes of LG
LG went out with a bang with its final phone release — the LG Wing. | Image by PhoneArena
LG Wing or LG Velvet, but consumer interest had already died out, and those special features were seen more as gimmicks than the next big thing.
Is this the end?
It is starting to look like it is… | Image by PhoneArena
recent report from Japan suggests that Sony may be outsourcing production of its flagship phones, signaling a shift in the company's strategy. The future of Sony's mobile division remains uncertain as it struggles to keep up with competitors.
