Sony brought the headphone jack back on the Xperia 1 II to give people “a smartphne that they will love”
The Sony Xperia 1 II was announced back in February and became available last month. Despite the odd name (pronounced “mark two”), this is another excellent phone from Sony. It has pretty much all of the specifications that have become standard for flagships in 2020, but one feature, in particular, stands out: the headphone jack.
Headphone jacks are not completely extinct from high-end phones, but it’s a feature that has become increasingly rare. So much so that it’s actually noteworthy that the Sony Xperia 1 II has one. Engadget Japan interviewed four members of Sony Mobile and one of their questions was about the return of the headphone jack. Here is the response from Yuki Ikeda, a member of the System Design Department:
The decision was made to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Xperia XZ2. We made that decision based on the priority we were placing on improving the design of the phone and the fact that wireless earphones were becoming more common.
The reason for bringing the 3.5mm headphone jack back for the Xperia 1 II is from the same mindset we had when developing the Xperia 1, which is to say “giving people a smartphone that they will love.” We also felt it was indispensable for viewing entertainment-related content and for playing games.
That’s a pretty interesting response. Something that a lot of people complain about in regard to removing the headphone jack is the inconvenience. Wireless headphones are great…when they work correctly and are charged. But there are plenty of times when they can overcomplicate a situation that used to be pretty simple. Bringing the headphone jack back ensures that people always have a solution.
Engadget Japan’s interview is quite insightful and there are a number of other things to note. They said that 70-80% of users who purchased the Xperia 1 were satisfied with the display performance, which is why they kept the 21:9 aspect ratio on the Xperia 1 II. The lenses have a special coating on them to “minimize flare and ghosting.” Video recording has a built-in wind noise reduction features.
There are tons of great tidbits from the full interview, which we recommend you read here.
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