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Sony

Mixed6/10

Japanese entertainment and electronics group spanning PlayStation, cameras, image sensors, music and film.

Founded: 1946
From: Japan
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian plants

www.sony.com

Mobile phone

Mixed6/10Premium

Xperia phones appeal to enthusiasts who want a headphone jack, expandable storage and manual camera controls. Reviewers find them expensive and niche, and a 2025 hardware defect that halted Xperia 1 VII sales dented confidence.

Good at

Headphone jack and microSD slot on the Xperia 1
Pro-style camera and video controls
Clean software with few extras
Xperia 1: 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security

Weak at

Very expensive for what you get
2025 Xperia 1 VII sales were paused over a shutdown defect
Not sold in the US; thin availability elsewhere

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: Not officially sold.

Xperia 1Xperia 10

Best for: photo/video enthusiasts who want a headphone jack and microSD

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Mobile phone brands in United States

Sony isn’t readily sold in United States for this category.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	AppleUnited States	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	SamsungSouth Korea	9/10Excellent	Mid-range
3	GoogleUnited States	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	NothingUnited Kingdom	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	MotorolaUnited States	6/10Mixed	Budget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.