49th best phone of 2022 - check rank
♡However it’s rough around the edges with a fingerprint scanner that struggles to pick up your print. [source: techradar]
Playback issues for recorded videos. [source: techradar]
Incredibly high price. [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]
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]
49th best phone of 2022 - check cons
♡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. [source: tomsguide]
It’s also a well-rounded phone with a good-looking display, powerful processor and long-lasting battery. [source: tomsguide]
Continuous camera zoom is fantastic. [source: tomsguide]
Good-looking display. [source: tomsguide]
Impressive battery life. [source: tomsguide]
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. [source: tomsguide]
All rear cameras now support 4K@120fps, SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, Eye AF and Realt Time Object Tracking. [source: tomsguide]
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. [source: tomsguide]
49th best phone of 2022 - go back to overview
♡The Best Phone Of 2022: #49
The Smallest Screen Size Of 2022: #24
The Lightest Phone Of 2022: #28
The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2022: #65
The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2022: #72
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6.5 inches
5.2x zoom
Waterproof
49th best phone of 2022 - check pros
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Last update: 2024-09-21
49th best phone of 2022 - check reviews
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