Sony XPERIA 1 IV Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.5", 3840 x 1644
Front Camera
12 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 12
Storage
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Battery
5000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 165 mm Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Width 71 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.2 mm Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Weight 187 g Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Purple
Body Material Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IPX8, IPX5, IP6X
SAR Value 0.92 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 1.56 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Sony XPERIA 1 IV has dimensions 165 mm × 71 mm × 8.2 mm. Its weight is 187 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.5" Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 3840 x 1644 pixels Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Display Format 4K
Aspect Ratio 21:9
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1 Better than 71 % of phones rated.
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Display Enhancement Technology Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz
Display Features Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA 1 IV is 3840 x 1644 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

The refresh rate is 120 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Clock Speed 3 GHz Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO

Sony XPERIA 1 IV is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony XPERIA 1 IV is 3 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA 1 IV
RAM 12 GB Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Memory Interface UFS
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 256 GB storage. Best phones like this one have 256 GB to 1 TB of memory, which is already enough for even the most demanding geeks who use the phone to create videos, take high-resolution photos and play more demanding games. The downside is that with most phones, you'll have to pay extra for that kind of storage capacity. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sony XPERIA 1 IV is equipped with 12 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA 1 IV
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/1.7"
Sensor Type Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture F/1.7 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Field of View (FoV) 82 degree(s) Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 24 mm
Special Effects HDR
Camera Modes Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Vlog mode, Videography Pro, VENICE CS, Soft Monochrome
Light Source LED flash
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Object tracking, Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, BIONZ X for mobile, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics, AI subject detection
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) 1/3.5" Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.3 - f/2.8 Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 28 degree(s)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (3rd Camera) 1/2.5"
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 124 degree(s) Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) 16 mm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 12 Megapixel Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/2.9"
Sensor Name (Front) Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Field of View (Front) 83 degree(s) Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) HDR
Camera Modes (Front) SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait
Light Source (Front) Display flash
Camera Features (Front) Hand Shutter

The rear camera of the phone Sony XPERIA 1 IV has 3 lenses. Today's modern phones usually have several rear lenses. The most common are macro lens, telephoto lens and wide-angle lens. Each is used to capture the perfect photo - macro lens is designed for close-up photography, telephoto lens, often equipped with an optical zoom, is for photos of objects in distance, and wide-angle lens captures larger areas where you need a wider field of view. The resolution of main lens is 12 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

The size of the phone's sensor is also among the parameters that affect quality of the photo. In case of Sony XPERIA 1 IV, it is 1/1.7". Focus mainly on the value after the slash, where the higher it is, the better photo quality will be. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/1.7 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Second camera
The field of view of second lens reaches 28 degree(s). The resolution reaches size of 12 Megapixel. In addition, this lens also features lens aperture of F/2.3 - f/2.8.

Third camera
The lens achieves a field of view of up to 124 degree(s). The resolution of third lens is then 12 Megapixel. The aperture reaches size of F/2.2.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA 1 IV has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 12 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/2.0. As for the field of view of main lens of front camera, it reaches 83 degree(s).

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 5000 mAh Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi

The battery size of Sony XPERIA 1 IV is 5000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Today, wireless charging feature is popular and appreciated by many users. You don't have to worry about your phone overheating, and it's also practical in that you don't wear out your phone's connector unnecessarily. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 12
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony XPERIA 1 IV supports 5G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 12.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Data Transmission LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 5.2 LE must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Supported Digital Audio Standards PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1
Sound Enhancements Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro, PS Remote Play
FEATURES Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers
OTHERS Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Compliant Standards IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery

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