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Sony Xperia 5 IV

Sony Xperia 5 IV
Brand: Sony Mobile Phones
Category: Mobiles
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: 6.1", 1080x2520 pixels
  • Camera: 12MP, 2160p
  • OS: Android 12

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.9
  • Battery 9 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10

Sony Xperia 5 IV review

Design & Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV is compact and lightweight with high-end materials and tactile finishes with a hand-fit beveled edge premium design. Moreover, it is convenient to handle. The Xperia 5 IV packs an OLED 6.1 inches display with 1080 x 2520 pixels, resolution, 449 PPI density, 21:9 ratio, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, and 83.2% screen-to-body ratio.

The Xperia 5 IV display has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and back.

Performance

It runs on the Android 12 operating system paired with Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU, Adreno 730 GPU and powers by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) processor.In addition, the Xperia 5 IV makes multi-tasking easy with a range of handy multi-window features.

It packs 128GB 8GB RAM + 256GB 8GB RAM internal storage with microSDXC card and UFS 3. X storage capacity.

Cameras

It is equipped with an array of triple rear cameras, a 12 MP (wide), f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.7″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + a 12 MP (telephoto), f/2.4, 60mm 1/3.5″, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + a 12 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm, 1/2.5″, Dual Pixel PDAF with video, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T lens coating, LED flash, eye tracking, HDR and panorama features.

The single selfie camera of 12 MP (wide), f/2.0, 24mm, 1/2.9″, 1.25µm with video and HDR options is on the front.

It takes outstanding quality photos, like a professional photographer, featuring technology from the latest Alpha cameras. Moreover, the Xperia 5 IV with Real-time Eye AF captures stunning portraits, even if the subject is on the move, delivering superb images full of energy and expression.

In addition, the Xperia 5 IV Real-time Tracking detects and focuses on a subject and stays focused on the issue even if it temporarily moves out of shot. At the same time, the Xperia 5 IV, both the rear camera and selfies camera, deliver tremendous results in low light conditions. Moreover, the Xperia 5 IV with a large sensor and BIONZ X provide exceptional results in all lighting situations.

The Xperia 5 IV with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and an RGB IR (infrared) sensor capture and adjusts colors under lighting conditions, delivering accurate to-life results. The Xperia 5 IV Pre-set Creator mode, “powered by CineAlta”, offers an immersive cinematic viewing experience.

Audio & Video

Sony Xperia 5 IV, like a studio audio experience, delivers exceptional acoustic quality. In addition, the Xperia 5 IV offers immersive listening sound quality with high-quality music recording, tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment.

In addition, the Xperia 5 IV Dolby Atmos in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, provides immersive cinematic sound, bringing a richer audio experience with more depth, clarity, and details.

The Xperia 5 IV DSEE Ultimate enhances the music sound quality, using AI to improve the audio frequency and dynamic range in real-time automatically, bringing close to High-Resolution Audio quality.

Whereas the Xperia 5 IV with Alpha camera’s advanced technology offers incredible videography results, capturing moments like a creator. The Xperia 5 IV Audio equalizer amplifies sounds such as footsteps, enabling you to hear precisely and react promptly.

In addition, the Xperia 5 IV is packed with game-winning features and also features for high-quality recording and streaming, as it has co-developed with professional eSports players.

The Xperia 5 IV “Heat Suppression power control” powers the phone systems directly rather than charging the battery while using a charging cable for gaming. It helps to maintain gaming performance and keep the battery life longer by reducing thermal stress. Moreover, Snapdragon Elite Gaming optimized it for superior gaming performance.

Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV packs a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery offering long-lasting power with fast charging up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the XZQ-UC1 charger, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging, and USB Power Delivery 3.0 features.

Security

Sony Xperia 5 IV features a Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), which protects the phone’s data from any malicious attempt.

Colors

It’s Measures 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm, weighs 172 g, and comes with a Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), and aluminum frame built. The Xperia 5 IV complies with IP65/IP68 dust/water resistance and is available in Green, Black, and Ecru White colors. For the latest phones and tablets, check out phone4arena.com and get the best offers, comparisons, reviews, and more!

Specification

Launch

Categary Smartphone
Announced 01 September, 2023
Released 03 June, 2023
Status Available

Frequency

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 / SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - USA, Europe
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Asia
5G Network 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA, Europe
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Asia
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Body

Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Dimensions 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm
Weight 172 g
Colors Black, Ecru White, Green

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Size 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2, 83.2% screen-to-body ratio
Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 ppi density
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Camera

Main (Back) Camera 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7 - 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 60mm (telephoto), 1/3.5 - Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF
Selfie (Front) Camera 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9 - 1.25µm
Camera Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Video Yes

Platform

Operating System Android 12
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 - 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 - 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum
Native Sony Alpha camera support

Connectivity

Wi-fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go, video output

Memory

Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.X
Card Slot microSDXC

Battery

Battery Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. Fast charging, 50% in 30 min
Wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0

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