Sony Xperia 1 VI is the best creator smartphone for 2024-2025, according to EISA. The Expert Imaging and Sound Association announced winners in six categories, and in the Mobile Devices section we saw Honor, Oppo and Huawei join the Xperia flagship as outstanding in their fields.
The Honor 200 Pro was chosen for the best smartphone in general, the Oppo Reno12 Pro is the best AI smartphone, while the recently introduced Space Edition of the Huawei Watch 4 Pro is the best smartwatch.
Sony Xperia 1 VI • Honor 200 Pro
The Xperia 1 VI was chosen as the “ultimate smartphone for creators” for its triple camera setup with Zeiss optics and Exmor T* coating. It has a 12MP telephoto lens with 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, and a one-for-all camera app for all creator needs. We also found it to have well-tuned speakers and an impeccable Active Use Score.
Sony Xperia 1VI
The Honor 200 Pro also caught the attention of the committee, winning the overall award for its “versatile triple-camera setup” and beautiful rear panel design. The unique portrait mode is also something to note, as it delivers shots that look like professional studio shots.
AI Smartphone is a new price point among mobile devices and we can expect it to remain so in the near future. The Reno12 Pro was chosen for its AI Eraser 2.0 feature that removes unwanted objects, while AI Clear Face increases clarity and reduces distortion in the face area of a photo.
Oppo Reno12 Pro • Huawei Watch 4 Pro Space Edition
The Huawei Watch 4 Pro is a great wearable in its own right, but EISA chose the Space Edition for its two-tone nanocrystalline ceramic bezel. It’s red and black, and Huawei has confirmed multiple times that this isn’t just a paint job, but a complex process that takes up to 7 days to create the bezel’s intricate detail.