The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a technically ambitious Android smartphone whose strongest case rests on the combination of its screen, camera coverage and high-end internal hardware. A 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform give it a specification-led identity, while 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage provide a substantial core configuration.
A display-led proposition
The panel is the clearest statement of intent. Its 3840 x 1644 resolution supplies a high pixel count across the 6.5-inch format, and the HDR OLED design should provide the technical basis for detailed, high-contrast viewing. The 120Hz refresh rate adds a foundation for fluid motion. Together, those figures position the Xperia 1 IV as a phone for buyers who place screen technology high on their priorities.
That size also shapes the ownership proposition. A 6.5-inch display offers considerable viewing area, but it does not target buyers seeking the most compact format. At 185g and 8.2mm thick, the handset makes a clear physical trade-off in favour of a substantial, feature-rich design rather than minimal carrying weight.
Versatile camera hardware
Sony gives the rear system three distinct 12MP cameras: a main unit with an F1.7 aperture and 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor, an ultrawide, and a telephoto. Optical image stabilisation is also supplied. On paper, that creates broad perspective coverage while retaining a consistent headline resolution across the rear array. The limitation is equally clear: 12MP sensors provide a finite native pixel count, so this is a system built around lens roles rather than maximum resolution figures.
The 12MP front camera keeps the selfie hardware aligned with the phone’s overall camera specification. No unsupported conclusions should be drawn about processing or image results, but the supplied hardware describes a versatile photographic platform with stabilisation on the main camera and multiple rear focal perspectives.
Hardware and ownership details
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 12GB RAM and 5G support establish a high-tier hardware foundation. Android 12 is the stated operating system, while 256GB of storage gives the phone a useful amount of onboard capacity. A 5000mAh battery is supplied, although its figure alone cannot establish endurance.
The physical specification is reassuringly practical. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is listed for the build, and IPX5/IPX8 plus IP6X ratings indicate tested resistance classifications for water and dust. Wireless charging adds another charging option without requiring a cable connection at the handset.