Sony Xperia 1 IV deals
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 11 June 2022
Professional content creators, photographers, and videographers who want uncompromising manual control, exceptional video capabilities, and enthusiast features like a headphone jack and expandable storage.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
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About the Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a premium flagship smartphone built for content creators, photographers, and audiophiles. Its crowning achievement is the world's first true continuous optical zoom lens in a smartphone, allowing seamless transition between 85mm and 125mm focal lengths without digital cropping. The device features a stunning 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is 50% brighter than its predecessor. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and backed by a large 5,000mAh battery, it handles intensive tasks with ease. Videographers will appreciate that all three rear 12MP lenses support 4K 120fps recording, while the upgraded 12MP front camera also supports 4K HDR. With pro-grade apps like Photography Pro and Videography Pro, a dedicated hardware shutter button, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD slot, the Xperia 1 IV offers an unmatched level of manual control and versatility.
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Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 1 III — Key Differences
| Feature | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 III |
|---|---|---|
| Telephoto Lens | 85mm to 125mm (Continuous optical zoom) | 70mm & 105mm (Dual fixed focal lengths) |
| Display Brightness | 6.5″ 4K OLED, ~50% Brighter | 6.5″ 4K OLED, Standard brightness |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
| Front Camera | 12MP (Supports 4K HDR video) | 8MP (1080p video) |
| Video Recording | 4K 120fps on ALL rear lenses | 4K 120fps on main lens only |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £1,288.00 |
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Sony Xperia 1 IV Specifications
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£700-£999 Phones · 82 phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.5 inches
- 1644 x 3840 pixels
- OLED, 120Hz
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (118 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Single camera setup
- 12 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 12 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2
Weight
185 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Operating System
Android 12, up to Android 13
Colours
Black, Violet, White
Radio
No
Body
Black, Violet, White
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
12
Primary Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Third Camera
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Display
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Display Size
6.5
Display Resolution
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
GPU
Adreno 730
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass