Sony Xperia 1 IV
256 GB, White, 6.50", SIM + eSIM, 12 Mpx, 5GProduct details
| Memory | 12 GB |
| Storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Display size (inches) | 6.50" |
| Image resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels |
| Operating system | Android |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Number of cameras | Quad Camera |
| Item number | 20834066 |
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| Manufacturer no. | XQCT54C0W.EEAC |
| Release date | 17.6.2022 |
| Colour group | White |
| Exact colour description | White |
| Case material | Glass |
| Specific material description | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Model range | Sony Xperia |
| Mobile features | 3.5mm jack socket, Fingerprint |
| SAR value | 0.88 W/kg |
| Operating system | Android |
| Operating System Version | Android 12 |
| Display size (inches) | 6.50" |
| Screen technology | OLED |
| Image resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 643 ppi |
| Mobile phone standard | 5G |
| 5G Mode | SA (Standalone) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WLAN |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Audio features | aptX, Dolby Atmos |
| Number of cameras | Quad Camera |
| Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
| F number main camera | 1.70 f |
| Main camera angle | 82° |
| Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
| Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
| Ultra wide angle camera angle | 124° |
| Tele camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
| Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.30 f |
| Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Optical zoom, Tele, Wide-angle |
| Image stabilisation | Digital, Optical (OIS) |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical zoom |
| DXOMARK Camera Score | 118 |
| Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
| F number front camera | 2 f |
| Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
| Refresh rate at max. resolution | 120p |
| USB connector type | USB-C |
| Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
| Processor clock frequency | 3 GHz |
| Memory | 12 GB |
| Storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
| Memory card type | microSDXC |
| SIM card type | Nano SIM |
| SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
| SIM slot | Nano SIM |
| SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensor |
| Type of satellite navigation system | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
| Navigation software | Google Maps |
| Battery type | LiPo |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Charging technology | Power Delivery |
| Protection type (IP code) | IP65, IP68 |
| Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
| Smarthome communication standard | Google Assistant |
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
| Height | 8.20 mm |
| Width | 71 mm |
| Length | 165 mm |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Length | 19.40 cm |
| Width | 9.60 cm |
| Height | 2.50 cm |
| Weight | 318 g |
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 14.OPPO2 %
- 15.Google2,1 %
- 16.Sony2,4 %
- 17.Cat2,6 %
- 18.Crosscall2,7 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 21.ASUS12 days
- 21.Fairphone12 days
- 23.Cat17 days
- 24.Motorola19 days
- 25.Sony22 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 17.Blackview4,5 %
- 17.Motorola4,5 %
- 17.Sony4,5 %
- 20.ASUS4,8 %
- 20.realme4,8 %
- Very high working speed
- Camera with very good image stabilisation
- Slow loading
- somewhat insecure facial recognition
The predecessor to the current top model also offers a powerful camera.
- chic design and great workmanship
- Basically good camera with optical zoom
- Super fast and lots of (expandable!) memory
- Much too expensive - and then without charger and cable
- Battery too weak
- only 2 major updates
Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions.
- Stylish, handy housing with water/dust protection
- Sharp 6.5" OLED 4K HDR 21:9 Cinema Display
- Double Tele & Wide Angle plus OIS & EIS
- Stereo Speakers & Dolby Atmos & HiRes Audio
- Fast-charging battery with wireless charging
- Fast CPU, excellent equipment
- great camera
- short term
- too short an update promise
Although the Xperia 10 IV costs just over a third of Sony's top model, the devices share a lot of advantages (IP68, eSIM, expandable memory, jack socket) and one shortcoming: the too-short updates. Beyond that, both devices have their own strengths. The cheaper 10 IV runs for an extremely long time and even breaks a runtime record on the c't test bench - the 1 IV can't keep up with it by far...
Both the main camera and the super-wide-angle module leave a positive impression in the test. In the JPEG setting, they come close to the rating "very good". In RAW format, both improve in terms of fine detail, but also have more noise. Although no QUAD technology is used, Sony relies instead on large 12 megapixel sensors...