First,taking a look at the Sony Xperia 1 IV and its successor,the Sony Xperia 1 V: both are high-end phones related to enthusiasts and pros,while the newer Xperia 1 V does have some elements to set it apart.
With the Xperia 1 IV going for $649.95 and the Xperia 1 V priced at $845.00,one can easily notice that these phones really contrast quite highly in their features and performance,respectively. Below is a detailed comparison to help you decide which model best suits your needs.
Design and Build
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Xperia 1 IV measures 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm and weighs 185 grams. The device has a premium build with a glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame. It is IP65/IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.
Sony Xperia 1 V: While the Xperia 1 V measures 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm,weighing 187 grams. Like its predecessor,it’s also encased in glass front and back but boasts of the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Still similar to its predecessor,it also keeps IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Sony Xperia 1 IV: For this model,you can expect to find a 6.5-inch OLED display with a maximum resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels and an aspect ratio of 21:9. It supports HDR BT.2020 for excellent colors along with a refresh rate of 120 Hz,offering you silky-smooth motion. You will also find the very same 6.5-inch OLED display with the same resolution and aspect ratio on the Sony Xperia 1 V. It also supports HDR BT.2020 and offers support for a 120Hz refresh rate,so similar types of displays are offered on both devices. Performance and Software
Sony Xperia 1 IV: It comes boasting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset,integrating an octa-core CPU based on 1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2,3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores,while utilizing the Adreno 730 GPU for outstanding graphics. It runs Android 12 out of the box but is upgradable to Android 13.
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Sony Xperia 1 V: Newer in the list is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset,configured with an Octa-core CPU with 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3,2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715,2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710,and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. It runs on Android 13,upgradeable to Android 14,along with the Adreno 740 GPU.
Memory and Storage
Sony Xperia 1 IV: Available with 256GB of internal storage combined with 12GB of RAM and optionally with 512GB storage combined with 16GB of RAM. It features expansion via microSDXC cards using a shared SIM slot.
Sony Xperia 1 V: It features similar options as the Xperia 1 IV – either 256GB of internal storage combined with 12GB of RAM or 512GB with 12GB of RAM. In addition,it too supports microSDXC card expansion.
Camera Systems
Sony Xperia 1 IV: Has a highly versatile triple-camera setup with 12 MP wide,f/1.7; 12 MP telephoto,f/2.3 and f/2.8; 12 MP ultrawide,f/2.2,along with a 0.3 MP TOF 3D depth sensor. It features 4K video recording with Zeiss optics and T* lens coating.
Sony Xperia 1 V:Upgrades to a 48 MP wide camera,keeping the 12 MP telephoto of f/2.3 and f/2.8,and a 12 MP ultrawide camera f/2.2. It also features 4K video recording using Zeiss optics with T* lens coating for better photo quality.
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Battery and Charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV: Has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh; it allows for 30W wired and wireless charging,as well as reverse wireless charging.
Sony Xperia 1 V: Also features a 5000 mAh battery with the same 30W wired and wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Connectivity and Additional Features
Sony Xperia 1 IV: Offers Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e,Bluetooth 5.2,NFC,and USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support. It sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Hi-Res audio.
Sony Xperia 1 V: Bluetooth 5.3 Upgrade and same Wi-Fi and USB specs. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Hi-Res audio support.
Price and Availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV: $649.95; Black,Violet and White
Sony Xperia 1 V: $845.00; Black,Khaki Green and Platinum Silver.
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