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6.5" 4K HDR OLED 120Hz
Snapdragon 888 5G
1.0‑type 12MP dual aperture
12GB RAM / 512GB storage
IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
4500mAh USB PD
5G
USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 / DP
3.5mm audio
microSDXC up to 1TB
ZEISS T* optics
4K 120fps video

6.5" 4K HDR OLED

3840 × 1644, 21:9, 120 Hz refresh

240 Hz motion blur reduction, Creator mode (CineAlta), DCI‑P3 100%, 10‑bit tonal gradation

Snapdragon 888 5G

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform

12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB UFS storage, microSDXC up to 1 TB

Triple 12MP + 3D iToF

24 mm 1.0‑type Exmor RS (F2.0/F4.0), 50 mm 1/2.9" (F2.4), 16 mm 1/2.5" (F2.2)

ZEISS T* coating, 315‑point PDAF, Real‑time Eye AF, OIS/EIS

4500 mAh battery

USB Power Delivery fast charging (30 W charger XZQ‑UC11 included)

Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode

5G / Wi‑Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2

5G NR, LTE, NFC, USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 4K/60fps

3.5 mm jack, aptX HD, LDAC, Google Cast

IPX5/IPX8/IP6X

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front), Gorilla Glass 6 (rear)

166 × 72 × 8.9 mm, 211 g

Sony announced the Xperia PRO‑I on October 25‑26, 2021, positioning it as an imaging-first smartphone for content creators. The official Sony Help Guide anchors the model family as XQ‑BE52, XQ‑BE62, and XQ‑BE72.

  • Announced: October 25‑26, 2021 (Sony Alpha Universe article dated October 26, dateline San Diego, CA).
  • Thailand availability: Listed by Siamphone as Q1 2022 / February 2022 at a regional opening price of ฿56,990.
  • Global MSRP: Not provided in official Sony support pages; secondary US coverage suggests ~USD 1,798‑1,799 but is not source-confirmed for this record.
  • Product family: Xperia PRO‑I - distinct from Xperia PRO, Xperia 1 III, or Xperia 1 IV. The “I” stands for imaging.

Regional Variants

The official Sony Help Guide lists the following model identifiers:

  • XQ‑BE52
  • XQ‑BE62
  • XQ‑BE72

These identifiers are used in Sony’s own support documentation and should not be confused with Xperia PRO or Xperia 1 series codes.

The Xperia PRO‑I has a slim, rectangular form factor designed for durability and one‑handed use. Sony’s official support pages list precise dimensions and protection ratings.

  • Dimensions: 166 mm × 72 mm × 8.9 mm (Sony Thailand).
  • Weight: 211 g (7.4 oz per Sony USA).
  • Front glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
  • Rear glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
  • Water resistance: IPX5 (water jets) and IPX8 (continuous immersion).
  • Dust resistance: IP6X (dust‑tight).
  • Colour: Black (single colour listed in source).

The side‑mounted fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button.

Sony equips the Xperia PRO‑I with a 6.5‑inch 4K HDR OLED panel that supports high‑refresh‑rate and professional colour modes. Official Sony specifications detail the following:

  • Type: 4K HDR OLED, 21:9 aspect ratio.
  • Resolution: 3840 × 1644 pixels.
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz (with 240 Hz motion blur reduction and 240 Hz touch scanning).
  • Colour: Creator mode (CineAlta), DCI‑P3 100%, ITU‑R BT.2020 (Rec.2020), D65 white point, 10‑bit tonal gradation.
  • Video codecs supported: H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG‑4, AV1, VP8, VP9.
  • Software features: 21:9 Multi‑window, Multi‑window switch, One hand mode.

The Xperia PRO‑I’s camera system is its defining feature, centred on a 1.0‑type Exmor RS sensor from the RX100 VII. Sony’s official launch article and specifications pages confirm the following hardware and capabilities.

  • Rear camera 1 (24 mm): 12 MP, 1.0‑type Exmor RS, F2.0/F4.0 dual aperture, 85° field of view, OIS.
  • Rear camera 2 (50 mm): 12 MP, 1/2.9‑type Exmor RS for mobile, F2.4, 48° field of view.
  • Rear camera 3 (16 mm): 12 MP, 1/2.5‑type Exmor RS for mobile, F2.2, 124° field of view.
  • Depth/IR support: 3D iToF and RGB‑IR sensor.
  • Lens: ZEISS Tessar Optics with T* anti‑reflection coating.
  • Still features: Photography Pro, up to 20 fps continuous AF/AE, Real‑time Eye AF (human/animal), Real‑time Tracking, OIS photo, LED flash, AI Super Resolution Zoom, HDR photo.
  • Video features: Cinematography Pro (CineAlta), Videography Pro; 4K HDR up to 120 fps; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye; 5‑axis stabilisation (SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode); 720p 120 fps slow motion; Intelligent wind filter.
  • Front camera: 8 MP, 1/4‑inch sensor, F2.0, 78° field of view; HDR photo, SteadyShot 5‑axis, portrait selfie, display flash, hand gesture shutter.

The Xperia PRO‑I launched with Android 11 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform. Sony’s official support pages and help guide confirm the core platform.

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (octa‑core).
  • Operating system: Android 11 at launch; the help guide includes update references for Android 12 and Android 13.
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM (LPDDR5).
  • Storage: 512 GB UFS, expandable via microSDXC up to 1 TB.
  • SIM: Dual SIM hybrid (nanoSIM).

Sony packaged the Xperia PRO‑I with a range of professional imaging, audio, and gaming features beyond the camera hardware.

  • Imaging apps: Photography Pro, Cinematography Pro (CineAlta), Videography Pro, External monitor app.
  • Audio: Hi‑Res Audio (wired & wireless LDAC), 360 Reality Audio with hardware decoding, 360 Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, stereo recording, Qualcomm aptX HD.
  • Gaming: PS Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 controller support, Game Enhancer, Dynamic Vibration System.
  • Connectivity extras: NFC, Google Cast, side‑mounted fingerprint sensor, Smart connectivity.
  • Accessories (listed in launch article): Vlog Monitor XQZIV01 (optional selfie monitor), 30 W charger XZQ‑UC11 (included).

Sony’s official specifications list a 4500 mAh battery with fast charging via USB Power Delivery. The launch article states that the included 30 W charger (XZQ‑UC11) can reach approximately 50 % in 30 minutes.

  • Capacity: 4500 mAh (non‑removable).
  • Charging: USB Power Delivery (30 W adapter included).
  • Battery management: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode.
  • Wireless charging: Not listed in official sources; not supported.

The Xperia PRO‑I supports a wide range of cellular bands and modern wireless standards. Band availability varies by region.

  • Cellular (Thailand listing): 2G GSM (850/900/1800/1900), 3G (multiple bands including B1/2/4/5/6/8/19), 4G LTE (bands 1‑66), 5G NR (n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79).
  • Cellular (USA listing): Additional LTE bands (32, 48, 71) and 5G bands (n2, n20, n66, n71).
  • Wi‑Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6).
  • Bluetooth: 5.2 (aptX HD, LDAC, A2DP, AVRCP, etc.).
  • USB: USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps.
  • Other: NFC, A‑GPS + GLONASS + Beidou + Galileo + QZSS, 3.5 mm audio jack, side‑fingerprint sensor.

The Xperia PRO‑I is Sony’s professional‑grade imaging smartphone built around a 1.0‑type Exmor RS sensor with dual aperture, a 4K HDR 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 888, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, and a 4500 mAh battery with USB PD fast charging. Official Sony sources confirm IP65/68 protection, Gorilla Glass Victus, 5G, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Thailand launch price is listed at ฿56,990.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
฿56,990
— views Research contribution by specs.global