Sony Xperia 1 IV | Release, Specs, Price, Reviews
Sony has finally going to release its 2022 flagship, Sony Xperia 1 IV which can be nailing the smartphone market of the era, especially from the photo and video perspective.
As we know Sony has been a trustworthy brand of all time which is stylish, strong, and futuristic phones. But, these phone does not get hyped as Apple or Samsung phone does.


Sony Xperia 1 IV Specifications
Technology | 5G / GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) |
Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
GPU | Adreno 730 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 |
Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9″, 1.25µm |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum |
Battery Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Colors | Black, Violet, White |
Price | AUD $1,398.99 – $1,921.99 |
Sony Xperia 1 IV Reviews
Ok, Let’s find out its main features to get impressed with:
Design
It does have a signature super flat, super matte design that blends minimalist style with premium quality materials and craftsmanship.
Camera
It is capable of recording 4k at 120 fps on all lenses with Eye Autofocus Object tracking, and live video streaming. It also involves Alpha Imaging Technology which includes Real-time Eye AF and up to 20fps AF/AE HDR burst shooting, plus true optical zoom 85-125mm.
Mobile Gaming
Sony says it is developed in collaboration with esports players, providing game-winning features and new live-streaming features in it.
Display
Sony claims to be its brightest 4k HDR OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate display, featuring unprecedented color accuracy with Creator mode powered by “CineAlta”.
Performance
It includes the latest Snapdragon Gen Mobile Platform and combines a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery which can easily last for a day or two depending on usage.
Sony Xperia 1 IV has mainly focused on performance and its camera which is always premium so far having video in 4K HDR 120fps, eye Autofocus, and object tracking, includes 3 cameras for video content so, this camera is a package of phone and DSLR in short.