The Xperia 1 IV features our brightest ever 4K display, up to 50 percent brighter than the previous model, making it easier both to see and create content in bright lighting conditions.
Boasting a stunning 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display, the Xperia 1 IV offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience. And with no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.5" 21:9 Wide display, losing yourself in your favourite movies or TV shows has never been easier.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform delivers groundbreaking performance and innovation in AI, gaming, and connectivity - for the premium experiences your devices deserve. The Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers 50 percent faster graphics and Qualcomm Kryo CPU delivers clock speeds up to 3.0 KHz, a 20 percent improvement in performance over the previous generation mobile platform.
With a 5,000mAh battery on board, the Xperia 1 IV offers plenty of power to keep you going through the day. When you need to give your battery a boost, you can fast charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with the charger XQZ-UC1.
Thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate, the display offers incredibly smooth scrolling and seamless image transitions when you're browsing the internet or navigating the menu.
Just place the Xperia 1 IV on a wireless charger to conveniently top up the battery. Thanks to the Battery share function, the Xperia 1 IV can double as a wireless charging pad for other devices too.
The Xperia 1 IV display uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back. The tough Gorilla Glass on the front and back brings improvement in both drop and scratch performance.
The Xperia 1 IV provides unparalleled video capabilities for creating and sharing content. Our first smartphone capable of recording 4K HDR 120fps video on all lenses, it lets you put your creativity to work in exceptional quality. Eye AF and Object tracking guarantee your subject is always in focus, while the Videography Pro feature offers manual controls for more creative possibilities. Meanwhile live streaming lets you share content on the go with your audience.
Sony is recognised by the industry for its outstanding AF capabilities. By detecting the human or animal eye and maintaining focus on it as your subject moves, Eye AF brings videos to life as never before.
Object Tracking can automatically track a moving subject and keep it in sharp focus, even when it doesn't have eyes or its eyes are obscured from view.
No more waiting to share unmissable content - the Xperia 1 IV lets you live stream video direct to video streaming services from your phone using Videography Pro. With Bluetooth shooting grip GP-VPT2BT and the Endurance mode, you can stream for a longer time.
The Xperia 1 IV gives videographers a wealth of creative opportunities with a choice of three lenses including ultra-wide 16mm, wide-angle 24mm, and telephoto with true optical zoom 85-125mm. All three offer 4K HDR 120fps video recording, Eye AF and Object tracking.
Whichever lens you're using, the Xperia 1 IV lets you shoot high quality video in 4K HDR 120fps. You can then play back the 120fps content on the 4K HDR 120Hz Refresh-rate display with smooth and beautiful details. You can also select frame rate settings to shoot slow motion clips up to 5x.
The Xperia 1 IV offers the same incredibly fast performance across all lenses. Whichever one you choose, you can capture up to 20fps continuous burst shooting, complete with autofocus and auto exposure. And you can take stunning images in any lighting conditions with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the richest colour and contrast.
The Xperia 1 IV was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 1 series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology, and with input from professional photographers, who helped tune the technology and refine the photographic experience and results. And just as Alpha photographers expect the same performance in any lens, so the Xperia 1 IV offers the same AF capabilities across all its lenses.
Real-time Eye AF on all lenses lets you take stunning portraits, whether you're photographing people or animals. Even if your subject is on the move or one eye is covered, you'll capture memorable images full of energy and expression.
The Xperia 1 IV gives you a choice of three lenses - 16mm ultra-wide, 24mm wide, and 85-125mm telephoto with true optical zoom - with the same fast speed and AF capabilities in all lenses. Like an Alpha camera, when you change lens the AF speed stays the same.
With true 85-125mm optical zoom, the Xperia 1 IV offers images free of digital degradation between 85mm-125mm. Combined with optical stabilisation and Real-time Eye AF and tracking, it's ideal for portraits with optical bokeh.
When you're trying to photograph a subject that won't stay still, a little assistance is always welcome – so the Xperia 1 IV features Real-time Tracking on all lenses.
The new front camera takes even better pictures in low light thanks to a new front camera sensor that's bigger than the previous model's.
The Xperia 1 IV has a large sensor to capture more light, and BIONZ X for mobile to deliver outstanding results in all lighting conditions.
ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for your Xperia smartphone. The ZEISS T coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.
With a range of features developed with professional eSports players, the Xperia 1 IV is designed to meet the demands of top-level mobile gaming. The 6.5" 120Hz Refresh rate display, for example, offers incredibly smooth gameplay, while L-y raiser (Low gamma raiser) makes it easier to see your opponents in the dark. Other highlights include 240Hz Touch scanning rate for incredibly fast, precise moves and Touch block to avoid mistakes.
Game enhancer is your gaming control centre, enabling you to customise features and settings to create the perfect player experience and maximise your chances of winning. Crucially for eSports players and streamers, it lets you change settings like audio, display and touch without interrupting the game and breaking your concentration.
Created in collaboration with elite eSports players, the Xperia 1 IV has been designed with one goal in mind: winning. Used as official gear on the pro gaming circuit, Xperia offers all the speed, performance and reliability required for mobile gaming at the highest level.
With the Music Pro feature, you can record and edit your vocals on your Xperia without any external microphone. In addition, Music Pro offers studio tuning function that will make your music sound like it was recorded in a studio using a condenser microphone, with noise reduced and reverberation removed. Recording your own music on your smartphone has never been so easy and sounded so good.
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