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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