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Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

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SonyXperia 1 IIISonyXperia 1 IV
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2021June 2022
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
Resolution3840 × 16443840 × 1644
Sharpness643 pixels per inch643 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display type4K HDR OLED, 21:9 CinemaWide4K HDR OLED, 21:9
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 rearCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear
Display features120 Hz native refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta120 Hz refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; Sony says about 50% brighter than Xperia 1 III
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 888 5GSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage type256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom4.4×5.2×
Front camera8 MP12 MP
Main camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor
Ultra wide camera12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Telephoto camera12 MP, selectable 70 mm ƒ/2.3 or 105 mm ƒ/2.8, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Front camera8 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/4-inch sensor12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor
ZoomTwo telephoto focal lengths, 70 mm and 105 mm (about 2.9× and 4.4× relative to 24 mm main); 12.5× hybrid zoomContinuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (about 3.5–5.2× relative to 24 mm main); 15.6× hybrid zoom
Video recording4K HDR at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 4K 120 fps slow motion; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro
Camera featuresPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensorPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensor
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery; Sony claims up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with the included 30 W chargerUSB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff
Wireless chargingQi wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by Stuff
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g185 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width165 × 71 mm165 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursFrosted Black, Frosted Purple in the UKBlack, Ice White, Purple
ButtonsPower, volume and dedicated camera shutterPower, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality AudioFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE Ultimate
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11Android 12
In the box–Sony says no charger or cable is included
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTESub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2 and LE Audio
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket

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