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6.5" 4K HDR OLED
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
12MP Triple Rear
12MP Front Camera
12GB RAM + 256/512GB
5G Sub6 + mmWave
USB-C 3.2 DP Alt
5000mAh Battery
IPX5/IPX8 + IP6X
3.5mm + Hi-Res Audio
Gorilla Glass Victus
Dual SIM + eSIM

6.5" 4K HDR OLED

21:9 CinemaWide, 3840 × 1644

120Hz refresh, 240Hz touch scanning, Creator mode

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform

Android 12, Game Enhancer, PlayStation Remote Play

Triple 12MP Rear Cameras

16mm f/2.2 ultra-wide, 24mm f/1.7 wide, 85-125mm f/2.3-f/2.8 telephoto

12MP front (f/2.0), 4K HDR video up to 120fps

5000mAh Battery

USB Power Delivery fast charging (50% in ~30 min)

Qi wireless charging, Battery Share reverse wireless

5G + Wi-Fi 6

5G Sub6 + mmWave, Wi-Fi 802.11ax 2.4/5/6GHz

Bluetooth 5.2 LE Audio, NFC, USB-C 3.2 5Gbps with DisplayPort

12GB RAM + 256/512GB

Storage market-dependent: 256GB (SE Asia) or 512GB (US support)

microSDXC expansion up to 1TB

Sony Asia Pacific announced the Xperia 1 IV on May 11, 2022, describing it as a content-creation-focused flagship with the world's first true optical zoom lens in a smartphone. Selected South-East Asia markets were slated for availability from Q3 2022.

  • Announcement date: May 11, 2022 (Sony Asia Pacific press release).
  • Regional availability: Selected South-East Asia countries from Q3 2022; Thailand pre-orders ran May 20-31, 2022.
  • Product family: Official Sony Help Guide model identifiers are XQ-CT54, XQ-CT62, and XQ-CT72. Secondary regional mapping adds XQ-CT44 (Japan SIM-unlocked), SO-51C (NTT Docomo), SOG06 (au/Okinawa Cellular), and A201SO (SoftBank) as Japan carrier variants.
  • Launch price (Thailand region): 48,990 THB, consistent across Thai news and catalog sources.

The Xperia 1 IV uses a flat-edge bar design with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, paired with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Sony lists an IPX5/IPX8 water resistance rating and IP6X dust resistance.

  • Dimensions (normalized): Approximately 165 × 71 × 8.2 mm (6.5 × 2.8 × 0.3 in).
  • Weight (normalized): Approximately 185 g (6.6 oz).
  • Colours (South-East Asia launch): Black, Purple.
  • Cover glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
  • Water protection: IPX5 (water jets) and IPX8 (immersion).
  • Dust protection: IP6X (dust-tight).

Sony equips the Xperia 1 IV with a 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED panel. The official specifications note a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz motion blur reduction, and 240Hz touch scanning rate. Sony's Creator mode, powered by CineAlta, delivers DCI-P3 100% coverage, ITU-R BT.2020 (Rec.2020), D65 white point, and 10-bit tonal gradation with X1 for mobile.

  • Panel type: 4K HDR OLED (3840 × 1644).
  • Aspect ratio: 21:9 CinemaWide.
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz.
  • Motion blur reduction: 240 Hz.
  • Touch scanning rate: 240 Hz.
  • Colour features: Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, Rec.2020, D65 white point, 10-bit gradation.
  • Brightness: Sony stated about 50% higher brightness versus the previous model.

The rear camera array consists of three 12MP Exmor RS for mobile sensors, each paired with ZEISS optics and T* coating. The standout element is a variable true optical telephoto lens spanning 85-125 mm with an f/2.3-f/2.8 aperture range, the first such implementation in a smartphone. All three rear lenses support 120 fps readout, enabling continuous AF/AE at up to 60 calculations per second and burst shooting at up to 20 fps.

Rear Cameras

  • 16 mm ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.2, 1/2.5-inch sensor, 124° field of view.
  • 24 mm wide: 12MP, f/1.7, 1/1.7-inch sensor, 82° field of view, OIS.
  • 85-125 mm telephoto: 12MP, f/2.3-f/2.8 variable aperture, true optical zoom, OIS.

Additional camera hardware

  • 3D iToF sensor, RGB-IR sensor.
  • ZEISS optics with T* coating.
  • Hybrid zoom up to 15.6×, AI Super Resolution Zoom.
  • Real-Time Eye AF (human and animal), Real-Time Tracking.

Video

  • 4K HDR recording at 24, 25, 30, 60, and 120 fps.
  • Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilisation).
  • Wind filter, Cinematography Pro, Videography Pro.
  • File formats: MP4 (H.264, H.265).

Front Camera

  • 12MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS, 83° field of view.
  • HDR photo, SteadyShot, portrait selfie, display flash, hand gesture shooting.

The Xperia 1 IV ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform and 12GB of RAM. Official Sony support documentation lists Android 12 at launch.

  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm), with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features.
  • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 (consistent across support and launch sources).
  • Storage: Market-dependent — 256GB UFS (South-East Asia launch configuration) or 512GB UFS (US support page). microSDXC expansion supports cards up to 1TB.
  • Operating system: Android 12.
  • Gaming features: Game Enhancer, PlayStation Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 and DualSense wireless controller support, 120Hz display refresh, 240Hz motion blur reduction, 240Hz touch scanning, heat-suppression functions, real-time recording, YouTube livestream.
  • Audio software: Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio (certified and upmix), aptX Adaptive, LDAC.
  • Streaming: Google Cast support.

Sony bundles several camera and media-focused software features that leverage the platform's AI and real-time processing capabilities.

  • AI Super Resolution Zoom for digital zoom clarity beyond the optical range.
  • Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking for both humans and animals, driven by the 3D iToF sensor and 120 fps readout.
  • Videography Pro for livestreaming and mobile content production workflows; Cinematography Pro for 4K HDR 120 fps video.
  • Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, and STAMINA Mode for battery longevity.
  • Creator mode display calibration (CineAlta-powered) for colour-accurate media review.
  • Heat-suppression functions to sustain performance during extended recording or gaming sessions.

The official Sony specifications list a 5000 mAh non-removable battery. Sony states that USB Power Delivery fast charging can reach 50% in approximately 30 minutes. Qi wireless charging and Battery Share (reverse wireless) are also supported.

  • Capacity: 5000 mAh (typical).
  • Wired charging: USB Power Delivery (quick charge to 50% in ~30 min).
  • Wireless charging: Qi standard.
  • Reverse wireless: Battery Share.
  • Software battery management: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode.

The Xperia 1 IV supports dual nano-SIM, with eSIM noted only on the XQ-CT54 variant per the official Help Guide. 5G bands cover both Sub6 and mmWave ranges. The USB-C port operates at USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with DisplayPort Alt Mode for up to 4K 60 fps external output.

  • SIM: Dual nano-SIM; eSIM (XQ-CT54 only).
  • 5G bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261.
  • 4G LTE: Extensive band support including 1-5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38-41, 46, 48, 66, 71.
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5/6 GHz), Wi-Fi 6.
  • Bluetooth: 5.2 with LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, LDAC.
  • Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS.
  • Ports: USB Type-C (USB 3.2, 5 Gbps, DisplayPort), 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • Other: NFC, side fingerprint sensor.

The SONY Xperia 1 IV is a 2022 flagship smartphone built around a 6.5-inch 21:9 4K HDR OLED display with 120Hz, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform, 12GB RAM, and a triple 12MP rear camera system featuring a world-first 85-125 mm true optical telephoto zoom. Official Sony support and press sources consistently describe IPX5/IPX8/IP6X durability, Gorilla Glass Victus, a 5000 mAh battery with USB PD and Qi wireless charging, and a full suite of audiovisual tools including 4K HDR 120 fps video, Cinematography Pro, and Dolby Atmos audio. Storage is market-dependent (256GB launch configuration in South-East Asia; 512GB US support variant), and a global RRP was not provided in source evidence.

Launch Price (RRP): Current Market Price:
฿48,990
— views Research contribution by specs.global