HIGHLIGHTS
- The Sony Xperia 1 IV will be available for $1,599 at launch.
- Its triple rear camera array can capture 4K films at 120 frames per second.
- The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a USB Type-C connector as well as a 3.5mm audio jack.
On Wednesday, Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 IV flagship smartphone, which includes a new telephoto lens with genuine optical zoom capability. Sony created this smartphone to be a content creation powerhouse. It is jam-packed with cutting-edge image, gaming, and audio technology to create a completely immersive experience. The manufacturer claims that "the Xperia 1 IV can handle every aspect of multimedia creation." During a launch ceremony, Sony also presented the mid-range Xperia 10 IV alongside its flagship product.
Sony Xperia 1 IV price, availability
The Sony Xperia 1 IV will be available in the United States for $1,599 USD (roughly Rs. 1,23,500). Pre-orders will begin today at 11:00am EDT / 8:30pm IST, with deliveries beginning in September. People in the United States will be able to buy it via authorized dealers and through Sony's official website. It is also planned to be accessible in some South-East Asian nations beginning in the third quarter of 2022. This smartphone will be available in black, purple, and white.
Sony Xperia 10 IV price, availability
The Sony Xperia 10 IV with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will cost $499 (about Rs. 38,500). It is planned to be on sale in certain South-East Asian nations in the third quarter of 2022. This smartphone will be available in black, lavender, mint, and white.
Sony Xperia 1 IV specifications, features
Sony's flagship smartphone features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with bezels rather than a notch. The display features a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and motion blur reduction technologies for gaming. Its RT record feature enables gamers to upload 30-second gaming snippets on social media. They may also use the Game Enhancer option to broadcast a YouTube webcast. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. This smartphone runs a nearly vanilla version of Android 12.
Sony chose a triple rear camera arrangement with three 12-megapixel Exmor RS picture sensors, a 16mm ultra-wide lens, a 24mm wide lens, and the new 85-125mm lens telephoto lens with continuous optical zoom. This system can record 4K films at 120 frames per second and up to 5x slow-motion footage. The Xperia 1 IV has a 12-megapixel Exmor RS camera sensor on the front.
It has a 5,000mAh battery and a rapid charge technology that claims to deliver up to 50% energy life in 30 minutes. The Xperia 1 IV comes with full-stage stereo speakers that can play 360 Reality Audio. Furthermore, its Music Pro feature makes use of cloud processing to convert recorded audio to MP3.
Sony Xperia 10 IV specifications, features
The Sony Xperia 10 IV comes with a 6-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,520 pixel) OLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the display. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC and runs Android 12. It boasts a triple rear camera arrangement with a 12-megapixel main sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. There are also two additional 8-megapixel sensors with an f/2.2 aperture. The Xperia 10 IV also has a front-facing 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
The Xperia 10 IV has a USB Type-C connector as well as a 3.5mm audio jack. In addition, the smartphone has dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth v5.1 wireless connection. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.