Sony has just released a new generation of flagship mobile phone Xperia 1 IV, and in fact, before the global launch, moderators have already taken the lead in getting started with this new phone. This new phone claims to be the first to be equipped with a true optical zoom lens flagship phone, which is also a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. So how does this phone look and how does it actually perform? Simply share the content with you.
A Quick Look at the Sony Xperia 1 IV
First of all, in terms of appearance, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is actually similar to the design style of previous Sony mobile phones. It adopts a 6.5-inch 21:9 4K OLED screen and supports a 120Hz screen refresh rate. So easy to crash. Sony emphasized that one of the selling points of the Xperia 1 IV is that the brightness of the screen has increased by 50% compared to the previous generation. Even in the sunlight, the content of the screen can be seen more clearly, and it will be good for daily use or watching movies. visual experience.
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is available in black, white, and purple, and this time I started with purple, with a frosted back on the back, the side still has the iconic shutter button, and the power button combined with fingerprint recognition, and supports IP65/68 waterproof Dustproof function.
▲ In the screen part, Sony emphasized that the Xperia 1 IV uses a 4K 120Hz HDR OLED screen, which is 1.5 times brighter than the previous generation Xperia 1 III.
▲ It is easier to see the screen on the phone than the previous generation in the sun.
▲ On the left is the Xperia 1 IV. Under strong sunlight, the brightness will be brighter.
▲ 6.5-inch 4K OLED screen, supports 120Hz screen refresh rate.
▲ There is no dot screen or M-shaped forehead, and the front lens is set to the left.
▲ My hands are purple.
▲ There will be a three-lens combination in the upper left corner of the back.
▲ There is a Type C slot and a SIM card slot at the bottom of the machine.
▲ Three-choice two-SIM design on both front and back sides.
▲ There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom of the machine.
▲ Because the fuselage is narrow enough, even if my hand is as thin as I feel, it is still comfortable.
Sony Xperia 1 IV Processor Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 IV is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, built-in 12GB RAM and 256GB / 512GB ROM, and the battery capacity is 5000mAh, which is higher than the previous generation’s 4500mAh. The mobile phone also supports wireless charging and 30W PD fast charging, which can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. In addition, the mobile phone supports a battery maintenance function, emphasizing that it has a three-year battery life. However, during the period when the moderator got started, because the mobile phone was not published at that time, the mobile phone might not be connected to the Internet to avoid data leakage, so the score might not be run, so I might not share the running score of the mobile phone with you, and I had to borrow the machine later. to make up.
12MP triple lens, support true optical zoom
Sony has a three-lens design, all three lenses are 12MP, which are standard lens (24mm F1.7 aperture, 1/1.7″ Exmor RS sensor), ultra-wide-angle lens (16mm F2.2 aperture, 1/2.5″ Exmor RS sensor element) and a periscope telephoto lens, certified by ZEISS and T* coating, which greatly reduces flare when shooting.
The main selling points of the camera part are:
(1) Support 120FPS high-speed reading, all three lenses can support 20FPS AE/AF continuous shooting.
(2) Support 4K 120FPS video and slow motion video, and support BT.2020 color gamut HDR video.
(3) The world’s first “periscope optical zoom telephoto lens”, which can optically zoom between 85mm – 125mm at will, instead of the previous generation, which can only zoom at 70mm and 105mm fixed-point, and the telephoto shooting quality is also clearer .
(4) Both standard lens and periscope lens support “FlawlessEye” OIS + EIS hybrid anti-shake system.
(5) All three lenses can support eye tracking and object tracking. When recording in Video Pro, 16-375mm continuous and seamless zoom can also be achieved. However, when switching lenses, there will be obvious bounces. , and then changed the feeling of color.
24mm standard shooting
16mm ultra wide-angle shooting
▲ Compared with the imaging of the standard shooting lens, the Sony Xperia 1 IV ultra-wide-angle lens appears to have a higher contrast, while the image of the standard lens will feel a little warmer.
85mm telephoto shooting
125mm telephoto shooting
More photos from the Sony Xperia 1 IV
▲ Under 20FPS high-speed continuous shooting, every frame of photos can be clearly focused, capturing every moment of the dancer’s movements.
Front camera selfie
▲ The selfie lens performs well. After increasing the 12MP, it is much clearer and less noisy than the previous 8MP.
Sony Xperia 1 IV in slow motion
In addition to supporting 4K 120FPS recording, Sony Xperia can also perform slow-motion recording under Video Pro. 120FPS is a normal speed, and in the following video we can choose 30FPS to represent slow motion recording at 25% speed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrwHE3e9yM
Sony Xperia 1 IV Seamless Zoom Test
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has Seamless Zoom for seamless zooming between 16-375mm, but can this feature be perfectly seamless? From my point of view it is not possible. Because everyone knows that there are three lenses, 16mm F2.2, 24mm F1.7 and 85-125mm optical zoom F2.3 lens, but when you zoom, there will always be a switch from lens A to lens B, Then switch from lens B to lens C, and because the color temperature and color of the three lenses are slightly different, when you zoom, there will be a feeling of bouncing, which is not a perfect seamless switch. I’m looking forward to Sony, which can solve the problem of the three lenses not switching smoothly.
You can see a demonstration of Seamless Zoom in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdnHtoRdFyc
Video Pro has built-in YouTube live streaming
Sony emphasized that the Xperia 1 IV’s Video Pro has built-in YouTube live broadcast function, allowing users to broadcast live directly through the video interface. Currently, two live broadcast methods are supported: RTMP protocol and YouTube platform. On the other hand, the Xperia 1 IV can switch the front camera under the Video Pro App, and can support the object and eye focus function of the front camera, making it easier for users to follow the focus during selfie live broadcasts; and it also supports the previous and PRO- The external screen and Bluetooth remote control handle accessories launched by I together make video recording and live broadcast more professional.
summary
To be honest, the Sony Xperia 1 IV doesn’t feel like a big WOW sound to me. The appearance is the same as in previous years. The main screen is brighter, the processor is stronger than before, and the battery is 500mAh larger. Some camera functions have been added, such as the world’s first true optical zoom telephoto lens, which can perform stepless optical zoom between 85mm and 125mm, and supports 16-375mm Seamless Zoom when shooting green. YouTube live broadcast and other functions are convenient for users to directly broadcast live on the recording interface with accessories.
As for the quality of the camera, there are many true optical zoom lenses in the telephoto. It seems that the quality is better and clearer than before. . To count the shortcomings, it may be a natural problem of the S8 Gen 1. It will become a little hot when using the camera, which may cause some functions to be limited. In terms of price, the Xperia 1 IV is also on the high side, with a price ranging from 9,000 to over 10,000. Would you consider it?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB+256GB) has a suggested retail price of $9699 at the time of writing,Click here for detailed specifications and latest selling price。
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB+512GB) has a suggested retail price of $10,499 at the time of publication,Click here for detailed specifications and latest selling price。
