Sony’s Xperia 1 V smartphone with dedicated shutter button hits new $1,198 low (Save $200)

Amazon is now offering the best price yet on the new Sony Xperia 1 V. This unlocked smartphone now sells for* $1,198 shipped*. It’s down from the usual $1,398 price tag for only the second time, with $200 in savings attached. This is $100 under the previous mention from back in June, too, and is a new all-time low. We take a closer look below the fold, but also break down the photography-focused design over at 9to5Google.

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