Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2022).
2022 · Upper-mid-range · Android 12ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Razor-sharp 643 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
OS
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
RAM
12GB | 16GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
643 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
