You're missing the point.

1. I have a Sony in my hands and the display is amazing. And this is a budget model. The 5v should be even better.

2. Yes they mention the form factor but in passing. It's actually it's main freaking feature! So much so they have stuck with this design for years now. It's obvious important to Sony. The reviewers could take the time to look into this more.

3. I didn't say other products don't have their own design language, but I promise you they are all wider than this phone and styled with the iPhone in mind in terms of dimensions