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Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia Z2

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SonyXperia 1 IVSonyXperia Z2
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022March 2014
Display
Screen size6.5″5.2″
Resolution3840 × 16441920 × 1080
Sharpness643 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display type4K HDR OLED, 21:95.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD; PhoneArena identified the reviewed panel as IPS
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 IIIX-Reality for mobile and Live Colour LED processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 801
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB at 2.3 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage type256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP20.7 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom5.2×None
Front camera12 MP2.2 MP
Main camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with G Lens and LED flash
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 sensor2.2 MP Exmor R camera with 1080p video
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 Pro4K2K recording, 1080p front video and Timeshift slow-motion mode
Camera featuresPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensorHDR for photos and movies, SteadyShot, Superior Auto and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 10 hours
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail–Sony's D6503 white paper lists a 3,200 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback
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 Stuff–
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g163 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width165 × 71 mm146.8 × 73.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP58
Materials–Glass front and back with metal frame
ColoursBlack, Ice White, PurpleBlack, White, Purple
ButtonsPower, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceSony specifies IP55/IP58 water and dust protection with all port covers closed; its white paper cautions against deliberate submersion
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE UltimateFront-facing stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible wired headset
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12Android 4.4 KitKat
In the boxSony says no charger or cable is included–
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6503 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMMicro-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 and LE AudioBluetooth 4.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketMicro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 output and USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket

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