Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Verdict
Both flagship Sony phones share identical 6.5-inch 4K OLED displays and 5000mAh batteries, but differ meaningfully in camera and processing power. Product B's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor outperforms the Gen 1 chipset in Product A, delivering noticeably faster performance and better thermal efficiency. More significantly, Product B upgrades the main sensor to 52MP with an advanced Exmor T sensor and wider f/1.9 aperture, dramatically improving low-light photography compared to Product A's 12MP setup. Product A compensates with a continuous zoom telephoto (85-125mm), while Product B uses fixed 3.5x-5.2x optical zoom. Product B also includes Android 13 versus Android 12, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 durability improvements, and Bluetooth 5.3. At $200 less, Product B delivers superior everyday performance and photography capability. Choose Product B for better value and camera quality; only select Product A if continuous zoom telephoto is essential.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 IV if…
- →True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- →4K 120Hz OLED display
- →Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 V if…
- →4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- →New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- →Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Pros
- True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- 4K 120Hz OLED display
- Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons
- $1599 was the most expensive mainstream phone
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating problems
- 12 MP sensors felt dated versus competition
- Slow 30W charging
- Point-and-shoot camera results behind rivals
Sony Xperia 1 V
Pros
- 4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
- 3.5mm headphone jack retained
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Cons
- $1399 is extremely expensive
- 30W charging is very slow for the price
- Software updates are slow compared to rivals
- Niche market appeal limits availability
- Auto mode camera lags behind Pixel and iPhone
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 52 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85-125mm continuous zoom | 12 MP, f/2.3, 3.5x-5.2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 1644 | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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