Sony Xperia 1 IV

256 GB, Violet, 6.50", Dual SIM, 12 Mpx, 5G
Currently out of stock

Product details

The Xperia 1 IV offers unparalleled video creation and sharing capabilities. It is the first smartphone that can shoot 4K HDR videos at 120 frames per second with all lenses.
This lets you unleash your creativity and bring ideas and visions to life in exceptional quality. Sony is known in the industry for its outstanding AF capabilities. Eye AF detects the eyes of people and animals and orients itself to them when subjects are moving. This makes videos more vivid than ever. Sony is known in the industry for its outstanding AF features. Eye AF detects the eyes of people and animals and uses them to guide subjects as they move. This makes videos more vivid than ever. The Xperia 1 IV was developed in collaboration with professional e-sports gamers with the goal of providing a perfect gaming experience with maximum chances of winning. Used as official equipment in the professional gaming scene, the Xperia delivers the speed, power and reliability required for top-level mobile gaming. With a range of features developed in collaboration with professional eSports players, the Xperia 1 IV is designed to meet the demands of mobile gaming at the highest level.

Key specifications

Memory
12 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Display size (inches)
6.50"
Image resolution
1644 x 3840 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
5000 mAh
Number of cameras
Quad Camera
Item number
20834067

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
XQCT54C0V.EEAC
Release date
17.6.2022

Colour

Colour group
Violet
Exact colour description
Violet

Material

Case material
Glass
Specific material description
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Smartphone features

Model range
Sony Xperia
Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket
Fingerprint
SAR value
0.88 W/kg

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 12

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6.50"
Screen technology
OLED
Panel technology
OLED
Image resolution
1644 x 3840 pixels
Aspect ratio
21:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Pixel density
643 ppi

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
5G
5G Mode
SA (Standalone)
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
USB
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.2
Audio features
aptX
Dolby Atmos

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Quad Camera
Camera resolution
12 Mpx
F number main camera
1.70 f
Main camera angle
82°
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution
12 Mpx
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity
2.20 f
Ultra wide angle camera angle
124°
Tele camera resolution
12 Mpx
Telecamera luminous intensity
2.30 f
Camera feature
HDR
Night mode
Optical zoom
Tele
Wide-angle
Image stabilisation
Digital
Optical (OIS)
Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical zoom
DXOMARK Camera Score
118
Front camera resolution
12 Mpx
F number front camera
2 f
Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Refresh rate at max. resolution
120p

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
3 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
12 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Max. memory extension
1000 GB
Memory card type
microSDXC

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM slot
Nano SIM
SIM slot 2
microSD

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
QZSS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Capacity
5000 mAh
Charging technology
Power Delivery

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP65
IP68

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Product dimensions

Height
8.20 mm
Width
71 mm
Length
165 mm
Weight
185 g

Package dimensions

Length
19.20 cm
Width
9.60 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Weight
317 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Google
  • 14.Nothing
  • 16.Sony
  • 17.Cat
  • 18.Nokia

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 22.ASUS
  • 22.Fairphone
  • 24.Motorola
  • 25.Cat
  • 26.Sony

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 16.Nothing
  • 17.Motorola
  • 17.Sony
  • 19.ZTE
  • 20.realme
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good88/100Rank 2 out of 5
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ImTestDie Top 50 SmartphoneReleaseMarch 2024
  • PositiveVery high working speed
  • PositiveCamera with very good image stabilisation
  • NegativeSlow loading
  • Negativesomewhat insecure facial recognition

The predecessor to the current top model also offers a powerful camera.

Very good80/100Rank 7 out of 23
Stiftung WarentestSmartphones im Test - Gute Handys für weniger als 200 EuroReleaseDecember 2022

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions.