Sony is a well-known name in the mobile phone field, and they have been around for a long time. Their other branches of technology, including television manufacture, have stood them in good stead, and there is some cross over meaning their handsets also benefit from Bravia screens which of course is what makes Sony televisions so popular. When it comes to handsets, they have settled on the Xperia moniker and have a range of handsets across all levels to choose from. They may not be considered one of the top three manufacturers, but they have a solid following and maintain a good share of the market from loyal fans and those who discover the range and realise what well-designed handsets they are. More recently they have also started using Exmor R lenses in the phone cameras, and these are also the same as those used in their own range of cameras.

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Sony has a distinct look and feel that is unique to them and does not follow the clone style handsets that many manufacturers seem to churn out, which makes a refreshing change. The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a boxy handset that has sharp corners and a clean look. It features a bezel along the top and bottom which nicely frames the screen. It is smaller than many of the handsets on the market, which is a relief for many users and measures a neat 5.2 inches. 

The front-facing self camera sits in the top bezel alongside the speaker and the Sony branding. On the rear of the handset, you will find the single 19MP lens and on the side of the unit the fingerprint scanner which is ergonomically placed for a natural grip. It has a glass and aluminium construction giving it a high-end feel and runs Android and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There are plenty of great pay monthly deals available on this handset so have a browse before making up your mind. 

The newest addition to the Sony stables the Xperia 5 is a flagship handset that features a stunning design. It retains the iconic sharp corners and has a more extended, narrower look that feels premium from the moment you take it out of the box. Sony has stuck firmly with the top and bottom bezel, keeping them small and neat, and offering a tidy housing to the front-facing camera. The handset features a glass front and back with an aluminium frame and is a good size at 6.1 inches which will appeal to a wide range of users, from those who want to stream movies to online gamers alike. Once more, they have stuck with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security rather than the more popular facial recognition, but it works well, and users seem to love it. 

The Sony Xperia 10 seems to be something of a design deviation for the company, while it looks stunning it has lost the angular corners in favour of a softer, more rounded design. This is a mid-range handset that has a glass front and plastic back and frame which does make it more robust than all-glass models. It is a lovely 6-inch size with a dual rear camera and single 8MP front-facing camera that is mounted in the top bezel. 

This handset has a nice big screen which is further enhanced by the removal of the bottom bezel. One more you have the Qualcomm Snapdragon and Android 9.0 hardware/software combination which gives an excellent performance even when you are multitasking and out and about. It has a lot to offer, and you will find some really great deals on the Xperia 10 including some cash back options with free handsets so have a look at what there is on offer and find a deal that suits your needs. 

Occasionally manufacturers try something completely different, and the Sony Xperia XZ3 is nothing like their other handsets. It features a curved front screen with a waterfall display that slopes gently over the sides. It is a very soft looking handset that has none of the angular sharpness we have come to expect from Sony, and it is an all-glass offering with an aluminium frame giving it a high-end look and feel that you will love. It is a single rear camera handset that has19MP which will ensure an exceptional standard of image capture. 

On the front, the very discreet bezel houses a 13MP selfie camera and the speaker. It is a lovely 6-inch size which is perfect for one-handed operation and yet still opens the door for a great performance when it comes to online gaming or streaming movies and television. There is undoubtedly a lot on offer from this handset, and it will serve you well for several more years as it has been future-proofed well. If you want to bag the best deal on the Sony Xperia XZ3 have a look as there are some fantastic contracts to choose from. 

The Sony look and feel is certainly present in the Xperia 1, and once more we see their long, thin design combined with more squared-off corners. This is a really good looking handset that has a premium feel thanks to the all-glass and aluminium frame combination. It features Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which gives you peace of mind that it can survive the trials of daily life. In terms of size, it comes in at 6.5 inches which is bang on trend and massively popular with users, giving this a broad appeal. 

There is a powerful triple rear camera that means you can ditch the separate camera and still capture your day moment by moment and record it forever. When it comes to deals, there are some cracking offers out there on this, and many other Sony handsets so have a look at our reviews and the deals we have pulled together before making a decision.