Sony Xperia 1 IV 256GB Black 5G
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According to our mobile phone expert
Note: the box doesn't include an adapter and USB-C cable. Use your own accessories or purchase them separately.
Size mobile phone | Average | |
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Camera quality | Excellent | |
Speed class | Excellent | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Screen size | 6,5 inches |
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The Xperia I IV exudes 'premium' in everything. The fingerprint sensor is conveniently located; on the power button on the side and reacts very quickly and accurately. The device is narrower (and longer) than many other phones and is therefore comfortable to hold. The quality of the screen is excellent. Furthermore, the Xperia is super fast in scrolling and switching apps. Also nice is the option to expand the storage with an SD card.
Sony has three own apps for the camera. Two different apps to record video with is a bit confusing. The Photo Pro app is very extensive, where the camera fanatic gets his money's worth. Fortunately, the app has Basic and Auto mode at the entry level; so far they are more suitable for me. The quality of the photos can be called excellent and they come across as true to nature and not 'over processed' as is often the case with the competition. For the video, you can record in 4k 120 FPS with each of the three lenses.
I noticed that even during short photo and video sessions the Xperia gets very hot and gives heat warnings. The new generation CPU apparently gets very hot and the heat dissipation design of the Xperia is apparently not set up enough for this. The device gets especially warm if you have set the screen refresh rate of 120 Hz. Unfortunately, you can only set this 'systemwide' to 60 or 120 hz by default. TIP: With the 3rd party app SmartHerz I have set the camera apps to now open in 60 hz. I haven't experienced the heat problem since then.
Audio through the 3.5mm jack sounds fine; clear and transparent. The maximum output volume for my high ohmic (250) studio headphones is only just enough to listen to music at an acceptable volume. But for consumer headphones / earphones this is of course not an issue at all.
The battery life is fine. I can use it for a day. Charging is possible with a maximum of 30W. From 15% to 90% in an hour is not an issue for me. So far I am very satisfied!
han_uil
6 September 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
As an owner of Sony mobile phones since 2010, I wasn't sure buying such an expensive phone outright would be justified but I could not be happier and pleased. The speed of the thing is unbelievable (my previous phone was only 1 year old, so comparison is fairly objective) and everything just works so smoothly
Leon Swardt
21 June 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
The first thing that stands out is the longer 6.5-inch screen, with a 21:9 ratio. This comes into its own when watching movies. The quality of the screen is beautiful: 4K HDR OLED with 120Hz refresh rate! In addition, the Xperia also has speakers on both the top and the bottom, so you experience an actual stereo sound. In addition, this device also has a 3.5mm audio connection on the top.
The next thing that stands out are the 3 lenses on the back, with which you can film in 4K HDR 120 fps. You have a 16 mm (ultra) wide-angle lens, a 24 mm lens and a real (!) optical zoom lens 85 – 125 mm. The photos this device takes are beautiful. For the real photo enthusiasts, you can set everything in the camera app to set the camera even more to your liking.
I find using the phone very pleasant. The battery lasts a long time (normal use 2 days), and with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, the device seems to handle everything with ease. Loading and switching apps is fast and effortless.
I hesitated to buy this mobile because of the high purchase price, but I have not regretted it for a moment. I will definitely recommend this product!
Ruben Danielse
11 September 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 908346 | |
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Manufacturer code | XQCT54C0B.EEAC | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
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Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
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Introduction month | June | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 12 | |
Update to Android version possible | Android 12 | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 2 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Every month | |
Expected date of last security update | May 2024 | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Very good | |
Review update policy | Excellent |
Size mobile phone | Average | |
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Height | 16,5 cm | |
Width | 7,1 cm | |
Depth | 0,82 cm | |
Weight | 185 g | |
Color | Black | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IPX68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Speed class | Excellent | |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 12 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD, Nano memory card | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 1000 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card | |
Samsung region lock |
Camera quality | Excellent | |
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Number of rear camera lenses | 4 | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 12 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 120 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,7 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/1.7" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Telephoto lens | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,3 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus second rear camera | Phase detection autofocus | |
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom second rear camera | 2 | |
Third rear camera | ||
Rear camera 3 lens type | Wide-angle | |
Number of megapixels third rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture third rear camera | 2,2 | |
Autofocus third rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus third rear camera | Phase detection autofocus | |
Type of image stabilization third rear camera | Electronic image stabilization | |
Optical zoom function third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Lens type fourth camera rear | Depth sensor | |
Type of depth sensor fourth camera rear | ToF sensor | |
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
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Front camera type | In bezel | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | Electronic image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,5 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 84,25 % | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
Resolution height | 3840 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1644 pixels | |
Pixel density | 450 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | 4K (UHD) | |
Screen type | OLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus | |
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | HDR10 |
Battery/battery capacity | 5000 mAh | |
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Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Quick Charge 3.0 | |
Power wired fast charging | 21 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Power wireless fast charging | 0 W | |
Charge other devices wirelessly | ||
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G and 5G | |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC, Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX, Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B, Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless B (WiFi 2), Wireless G, Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N, Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Home button | ||
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Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | Side | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
