Overall Score
76.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#117)76.2
Performance(#162)85.6
Camera(#738)51.6
Display(#364)88.5
Battery(#152)81.0
Build(#1210)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 1 IV
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 1 IV features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm and weighing 185 grams.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, supporting HDR BT.2020 and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, available with up to 512GB storage and 16GB RAM.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, with advanced features like continuous optical zoom and 4K video recording capabilities.
- A 5000 mAh battery supports 30W wired and wireless charging, ensuring longevity throughout the day.
- The device runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, featuring stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2.
- It is available in Black, Violet, and White colors, with water resistance for added durability.
- Special features include dual pixel PDAF for fast focusing and a TOF 3D sensor for depth perception.
- Overall, the Xperia 1 IV combines premium build quality with high-end specifications for a versatile smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, May 11
Announced2022, May 11
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI1644
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Video Recording4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Violet, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13
OS VersionAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes