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Sony Xperia 1 IV flagship smartphone officially goes on sale in China; price starts at 8,499 yuan ($1,270)

Jeet — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:33:56 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, Sony announced its latest flagship smartphone, dubbed Sony Xperia 1 IV and the phone was recently unveiled in the Chinese market. Today, the smartphone officially goes on sale in China.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model is priced at 8,499 yuan, which is about $1,270 while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs 9,499 yuan (~$1,419). It comes in three colors — Black, Purple, and White.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 21:9. It also offers 240Hz motion blur reduction and 240Hz touch scanning rate along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. It is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance and comes with full stage stereo speakers, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack that supports Hi-Res audio.

The camera department is the highlight of the smartphone. There’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes three 12-megapixel sensors. It consists of a 24mm f/1.7 primary camera with a 1/1.7-inch sensor, a 16mm f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 85 to 125mm f/2.3 to f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 30W fast charging and wireless charging.

Sony Xperia 1 IV launched, with 4K OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, & more

Sean — Wed, 11 May 2022 08:11:10 +0000

Sony has just launched its newest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 IV. As the name suggests, it is the fourth iteration within its high end Xperia 1 series and comes with top notch specs and features. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

The Japanese tech giant has typically followed a rather simple but premium design philosophy, which is also reflected on the Xperia 1 IV. It features a flat design on the back and front, but with rounded corners. On the rear, there is a vertically stacked triple camera setup along with the ZEISS branding on the module. Meanwhile, the front has a rather thick chin and notch bezels. Since the company has placed an emphasis on the camera, the Xperia I IV also features a dedicated shutter button as well.

Sony has been moving towards sustainability and zero carbon footprint. Thus, the Xperia 1 IV’s packaging is now 50 percent smaller and contains no plastic content. The handset sports a 6.5 inch 4K HDR OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 21:9 as well. Notably, it even offers 240Hz motion blur reduction and 240Hz touch scanning rate. The screen is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The company claims that the new OLED panel on the Xperia 1 IV is the brightest ever 4K display that is 50 percent brighter than the previous generation.

Specifications & Features

The premium grade smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This chipset is paired with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The handset is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, which supports 30W fast charging and even wireless charging as well. Other notable features include, Android 12 out of the box, fingerprint scanner for security, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, full stage stereo speakers, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack that supports Hi Res audio.

Interestingly, Sony focused on features that creators required when building the Xperia 1 IV. This included videographers, gamers, musicians, and others. Hence, the smartphone features native live streaming support through “Videography Pro” mode and the device even supports live streaming gameplay as well. It also offers a game enhancer for improved gameplay experience. For musicians, the device comes with Dolby Atmos sound tuning that is in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment and even 360 Reality Audio feature as well.

Camera

On the rear, the Xperia 1 IV features a triple camera setup that consists of three 12 megapixel sensors. This includes the 24mm F1.7 primary camera that has a 1/1.7 inch sensor, paired with a 16mm F2.2 ultra wide angle lens, and finally a 85 to 125mm F2.3 to 2.8 telephoto zoom lens. All of these sensors support OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The front also features a 12 megapixel selfie shooter that now also supports 4K HDR video recordings. Sony has offered a number of features with the camera of the Xperia 1 IV. It offers a cinematic video recording mode that is supplemented by subject tracking autofocus as well.

Pricing & Availability

Sony Xperia 1 IV is a flagship grade smartphone so it will have a steep price tag. But at a price of 1,599 US Dollars, it sits at the ultra premium segment alongside the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The smartphone is set to go on sale in September 2022, although, starting today (11th May 2022) the smartphone will be available for pre-orders from Sony’s official website. The device can be purchased in multiple color models, including Black, Ice White, and Purple.

Here’s how to watch Sony Xperia 1 IV and 10 IV smartphone launch event

Jeet — Tue, 10 May 2022 05:09:27 +0000

Sony is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone in the market, dubbed Sony Xperia 1 IV. Along with that, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is also expected to get launched. The company has already confirmed that the launch event will take place on 11th May.

The event, which was teased by the company by asking “Are you ready for the next ONE?” will take place on 11th May from 12:30 PM IST. It will be live-streamed on Sony Xperia’s own YouTube channel.

You can watch the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 IV launch event by clicking here.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with 4K screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The screen will be protected by a layer of the Gorilla Glass Victus on top.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone will have a triple camera setup on the back with ZEISS branded lens, but there’s not much information available. But it’s known that the camera module has a primary sensor, a telephoto shooter, and an ultra-wide-angle lens.

The phone will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface on top. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 45W fast charging.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Sony Xperia 1 IV will be priced at 1,399 Euros, which roughly converts to $1,480. The smartphone is expected to come in three color options — Black, Violet, and White.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Roundup: Specs, Colors, Price, & more

Sean — Mon, 09 May 2022 12:35:26 +0000

Sony is gearing up to launch its latest flagship Xperia 1 IV and mid range Xperia 10 IV smartphones soon. These will be the latest entry from the company, so let’s have a look at what we know so far regarding their specifications, pricing, and more.

Design & Display

Based on all the concept and leaked images we have reported on, it seems that the Sony Xperia 1 IV will feature a flat design on both the rear and front. The corner are rounded but the edges appears sharp and straight. Notably, the front has quite a noticeable chin and notch. Meanwhile, the rear features a vertically stacked triple camera setup.

This camera module carried the ZEISS lens branding as well as the LED flash as well. The smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner on the right side. The display on the Japanese tech giant’s flagship model is 6.5 inch panel that is expected to offer a 21:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 4K resolution. The screen is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and HDR support as well.

Specifications & Camera

The Xperia 1 IV is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. As per our previous leaks, the smartphone will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging.

Other features includes USB Type C port, Android 12 OS out of the box, and IP68 protection rating as well. For photography, the smartphone sports a triple camera setup, but unfortunately, we have no information regarding its exact specifications. The module includes a primary sensor, a telephoto shooter, and an ultra wide angle lens.

Price & Colors

A recent leak had revealed the pricing for the premium grade smartphone. Apparently, the Sony Xperia 1 IV will cost 1,399 Euros (roughly 1,477 US Dollars). Talking about its color options, the device will come in multiple variants, including a Black, Violet, and White. The smartphone is set to be unveiled on May 11 during the official launch event, so stick around as we will be covering the conference.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Sony Xperia 1 IV, ZTE Axon 40 Series, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:22:38 +0000

Thre are going to be 5 smartphone launch events next week. However, only two of them will be for new products, while the remaining are scheduled for devices making their way to important markets.

All five conferences will be hosted by different brands, such as ZTE, Sony, Motorola, Realme, and Honor. The newer products will be presented by the first two companies.

Having said that, let’s take a look at these smartphones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

ZTE Axon 40 Series

ZTE has scheduled an event for May 9 (Monday) in China. The conference will kickstart at 2 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms. The company will be debuting the Axon 40 series at this event.

The next-gen flagship smartphone series from ZTE is said to include three models, namely Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. The top-end Ultra model is expected to arrive with an under-display selfie camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and triple 64MP cameras with wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses.

The vanilla and Pro variants will have a low-grade camera system and a centered punch-hole display. You can learn about all three devices here.

Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 10 IV

Sony will be hosting an Xperia launch event on May 11 (Wednesday). It will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel from 4 PM JST. The firm is expected to announce two new smartphones.

The upcoming two phones from Sony are said to be Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 10 IV. Unfortunately, not much is known about these two devices, except for their price and colors.

The flagship Xperia 1 IV is tipped to cost €1,399 in Europe, whereas the mid-range Xperia 10 IV is said to retail at €499.

Motorola Edge 30

A few days back, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Edge 30 in Europe as the world’s thinnest 5G smartphone to date beating the Mi 11 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The company is now bringing this handset to India on May 12 (Thursday). It is expected to go official via social media announcement at 12 PM IST.

The Motorola Edge 30 comes with a 6.79mm thin body, 6.5-inch 144Hz 10-bit OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, 50MP (wide, OIS) + 50MP (ultra-wide, macro) + 2MP triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, Android 12, 4,020mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

New Realme 9 5G and Realme 9

Realme has a launch event scheduled for May 12 (Thursday) in Europe. The conference will begin at 12 PM BST and it will be live-streamed on Youtube. The brand is expected to debut announced two smartphones and a tablet.

The company will be unveiling two handsets for the market, namely Realme 9 and Realme 9 5G. The former will be the same as the model sold elsewhere, however, the latter will be different. The Realme 9 5G for Europe will be a rebranded Realme Q5.

Apart from the aforementioned phones, the first will be also announcing the Realme Pad Mini tablet for the region.

Honor Magic 4 Pro

The Honor Magic 4 Pro was made official at MWC 2022 in late February. The flagship smartphone recently went on sale in China. It is now set to release in Europe on May 12 (Thursday). The device will be announced at a conference in London, which is scheduled to start at 7 PM BST.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro offers features like a 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 64MP (3.5x telephoto) triple camera setup with an 8×8 dTOF laser focusing system as well as a flicker sensor, and a 12MP selfie camera with a 3D depth sensor.

It also comes with dual stereo speakers, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a 4,500mAh battery, and supports 100W wired/wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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Sony schedules an event for May 11, likely for the launch of Sony Xperia 1 IV

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:26:12 +0000

Sony’s Xperia 1 IV has been in the news for a while now, however, the phone’s launch date wasn’t confirmed. Now, Sony has officially announced a launch event this month where we are expected to see the flagship Sony Xperia 1 IV.

Sony has shared a teaser video confirming that the brand will be holding a launch on May 11 at 4 PM Japan time (12:30 PM IST/7 AM UTC). While the company hasn’t explicitly mentioned the exact product it’s going to release at the event, the teaser video does hint at a flagship Xperia phone.

This flagship phone to arrive is most likely the Sony Xperia 1 IV. Just like previous iterations, the Xperia 1 IV is also expected to offer premium specifications.

The smartphone passed the Geekbench certification recently and it scored 1204 points in the single-core department and 3352 points in the multi-core department. It has the model number XQ-CT54 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It has 12GB of RAM and has Android 12 OS.

While the design is yet to be officially confirmed, the phone’s concept renders were surfaced by LetsGoDigital. The device is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to come with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution. It will have Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.

As for the optics, the phone is said to come with ZEISS branded sensors. It is expected to have a triple camera system with the inclusion of ultra-wide and telephoto sensors. The phone is expected to come with a side-facing fingerprint scanner and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

Purported Sony Xperia 1 IV Geekbench listing shows some improvement

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:17:26 +0000

A recent Geekbench listing has been linked to the Sony Xperia 1 IV showing improvement in its single-core performance over its predecessor. There has been some hype around the Xperia 1 IV in recent weeks and this new Geekbench detail could point to an imminent launch. Although there is no official confirmation yet, a May 2022 release could be a possibility.

The suspected Xperia 1 IV listed as Sony XQ-CT54, came with an impressive Geekbench result for its single-core performance. There is also the likelihood that a variant of the smartphone will have eSIM capability. The Geekbench result provided by Smartphone Digest showed that a premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the flagship. It could have up to 12GB of RAM, similar to its predecessor, the Xperia 1 III.

As per the Geekbench numbers, the multi-core performance of the Xperia 1 IV was similar to that of its predecessor, at 3,352 points. However, there is almost a 10% improvement in the single-core result at 1,204 points. It has to be stated however the allusion of this result to the Xperia 1 IV is at best, speculative. The eSIM capability will reportedly be available in the US and European markets. The suspense remains while we await definitive information from Sony on the Xperia 1 IV.

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Sony Xperia 1 IV 5G concept Images showcase the design of the flagship

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:52:03 +0000

Sony Xperia 1 IV 5G’s launch seems near as the smartphone was recently spotted in leaks and the device’s renders were also surfaced. Now, the Xperia 1 IV 5G’s concept images have been outed, courtesy of LetsGoDigital.

The images show the smartphone’s front as well as the back profile. The device sports a flat-screen panel with no notch. It has the traditional bezels and a Sony standard tall design. If we go by the leaks, the display on the Xperia 1 IV 5G is a 6.5-inch panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4K resolution. The screen has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.

At the back, the smartphone sports a vertical camera setup with three lenses. It also has an LED flash below the first two lenses. The cameras here are expected to be ZEISS branded. There are no details of the megapixel counts of these sensors. To recall, the predecessor also had three sensors at the back. It has an ultra-wide and a telephoto lens as the secondary and tertiary sensors. We can expect the same on the Xperia 1 IV.

The smartphone has a power button on the right spine, which is touted to double up as a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is expected to come with an IP68 rating. Since it will be a flagship offering, it is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

As per leaks, the phone could pack a 5,000mAh battery and may have a 45W fast charging support. Just like the predecessor, the Xperia 1 IV is also expected to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The phone will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box.

Sony Xperia 1 IV renders reveal design, 6.5-inch display & more

Sudhanshu — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:36:40 +0000

Sony‘s smartphone division has recently become active again as news surfaced last week that the company is working on the Xperia 5 IV smartphone. And now, renders of the Sony Xperia 1 IV have been revealed by a renowned tipster.

According to a GizNext report, tipster @OnLeaks has released the renders of Sony’s next-gen smartphone in the Xperia 1 lineup of devices.

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According to these renders, the upcoming smartphone will feature a similar design language to the current Xperia 1 III with a flat edge, almost box-like design. The tipster reveals that the smartphone will have 164.7 x 70.8 x 8.3mm dimensions and a total thickness of 9.5mm including the camera bump.

The front of the device will feature a flat-screen 6.5-inch display which will have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera placed a bit left to the center. Coming to the back of the device, we can observe a triple camera setup which is said to feature one telescopic sensor. Information about the other two sensors remains under wraps. The camera module also houses an LED flash between the second and third cameras.

The bottom of the device packs a SIM card tray along with the USB Type-C port. The left edge of the Xperia 1 IV has been left smooth while the right edge houses the volume rocker, power, and a dedicated shutter key. It is worth noting that this time around, Sony might not provide the dedicated Google Assistant key which is present in its current-gen model. That aside, the smartphone appears to have a side-mounted fingerprint reader embedded in the power button.

The majority of specs and features of the smartphone are still not available yet, however, we are sure to see more leaks about the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 IV in the near future, so stay tuned.