Sony Xperia 1 IV

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49th best phone of 2022 (~$899)

6.5-inch

185g

8.2mm

30W

waterproof

Click to open full specs on GSMArena.com:

* Screen covers 84.2% of body.

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Last update: 2024-09-21

Pros

Camera

The Sony Xperia 1 IV brings some stellar creative features, with its continuous optical zoom wowing for photography and its ability to shoot 4K 120fps footage on all three cameras a great tool.

Continuous camera zoom is fantastic.

The new Xperia 1 IV brings back the signature 4K display on top of the most powerful Snapdragon chipset and one of the most intriguing camera arrangements with one-of-a-kind continuous optical zoom.

All rear cameras now support 4K@120fps, SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, Eye AF and Realt Time Object Tracking.

Display

Good-looking display.

Battery

It’s also a well-rounded phone with a good-looking display, powerful processor and long-lasting battery.

Impressive battery life.

Software

Sony has made an exclusive deal with YouTube, and every Xperia 1 IV owner will be able to livestream on YouTube even if they don't meet the required number of subscribers.

Cons

Design

However it’s rough around the edges with a fingerprint scanner that struggles to pick up your print. [source: techradar]

This is an obscenely expensive phone that just can’t compete with rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or iPhone 13 Pro Max for ‘average’ phone fans - it has a clunky design and unassuming software. [source: techradar]

Temperamental fingerprint scanner. [source: techradar]

Price

Incredibly high price. [source: techradar]

The latest phone from Sony comes with many excellent qualities but also an incredibly long list of potential negatives. It offers amazing potential value but is also unbelievably expensive. It's smart but somehow can't get some of the basics of phone functionality right. [source: tomsguide]

Software

Playback issues for recorded videos. [source: techradar]

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2022: #49

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2022: #2

The Largest Screen Size Of 2022: #61

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2022: #22

The Lightest Phone Of 2022: #26

The Thinnest Phone Of 2022: #31

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2022: #63

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2022: #72

The Cheapest Phone Of 2022: #82