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Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

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SonyXperia 1 IVSonyXperia XZ2 Premium
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022July 2018
Display
Screen size6.5″5.8″
Resolution3840 × 16443840 × 2160
Sharpness643 pixels per inch760 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display type4K HDR OLED, 21:95.8-inch 4K HDR LCD
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear–
Display features120 Hz refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; Sony says about 50% brighter than Xperia 1 IIITRILUMINOS and X-Reality for mobile
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 845
Memory12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB64 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core
Storage type256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB64 GB internal; microSD expansion
Cameras
Main camera12 MP19 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom5.2×None
Front camera12 MP13 MP
Main camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor19 MP colour camera plus 12 MP monochrome camera
Ultra wide camera12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor–
Telephoto camera12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor–
Front camera12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor13 MP camera
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, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro4K HDR rear video; 1080p at 960 fps super slow motion
Camera featuresPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensorMotion Eye Dual uses Sony's AUBE image fusion processor; up to ISO 51200 for stills and ISO 12800 for video
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,540 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail–Sony US support lists 3,540 mAh capacity
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff–
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by StuffQi wireless charging
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g236 g
Thickness8.2 mm11.9 mm
Height × width165 × 71 mm158 × 80 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack, Ice White, PurpleChrome Black, Chrome Silver
ButtonsPower, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceIP65/IP68 dust and water protection
BiometricsFingerprint sensorRear fingerprint reader
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE UltimateFront-facing stereo speakers with Dynamic Vibration
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12Android 8.0 Oreo
In the boxSony says no charger or cable is included–
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE–
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM; dual-SIM versions were also sold
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 and LE AudioBluetooth 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C with 3.5 mm headphone adaptor in box

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