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♡There is still a heat issue when taking photos and shooting video [source: techradar]
The phone does not have the latest in 2022 power of the Xperia 1 IV periscope zoom [source: techradar]
Its auto mode also misses the mark in the dark – so it will not be for casual point and shooters [source: techradar]
It is pricey for a 128GB phone [source: techradar]
It has poor low-light camera performance [source: techradar]
It requires a lot of knowledge about photography to really squeeze the best out of the camera setup [source: trustedreviews]
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♡Its battery lasts for ages [source: techradar]
Its screen is glorious [source: techradar]
Its cameras are beautifully tuned for pros who want to tinker [source: techradar]
It is a mighty, compact option that is a great buy for a certain kind of user [source: techradar]
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is one of the few premium compact smartphones on the market [source: lbtechreviews]
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a unique smartphone in 2023 with a focus on photography that remains unchallenged by any non-Sony device [source: trustedreviews]
The phone is advanced but easy to use [source: digitalcameraworld]
The overall package is very slick and impressive [source: digitalcameraworld]
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The Best Phone Of 2022: #13
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6.1 inches
no optical zoom
Waterproof
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Last update: 2022-11-23
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