Overall Score
86.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#171)86.4
Performance(#606)91.1
Camera(#273)96.9
Display(#639)93.0
Battery(#153)94.3
Build(#576)82.3
Connectivity(#22)90.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 5 IV
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 5 IV features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and weighs 172g.
- Its 6.1-inch OLED display supports HDR BT.2020, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for media consumption.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, ensuring efficient multitasking and gaming.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, all equipped with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates.
- A 5000mAh battery provides substantial longevity, supporting both wired and wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 12, it is 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.
- The phone is also water-resistant, adding to its durability.
- Available in green, black, and ecru white, the Xperia 5 IV combines style with functionality.
- Overall, it is a well-rounded device suitable for multimedia enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, September 01
Announced2022, September 01
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.1"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
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
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 60mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
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
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsWired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions156 x 67 x 8.2 mm (6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
ColorsGreen, Black, Ecru White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass