The new Xperia certainly has an advanced camera with multiple lenses, the ability to record video in 4K at 120fps, and a high-speed image sensor. This flagship phone also houses unique game features, a 4K HDR display, and a quick-charging battery. The three lenses on the camera include a 16mm ultra-wide lens, a 24mm wide option, and an 85-125mm telephoto lens to capture a wide array of photo styles. Each lens has a 12MP Exmor RS sensor which allows for 4K video recording and enables 5x slow-motion. It can even track subjects in low light environments thanks to an on-phone AI and 3D iToF sensor. Videography Pro mode will automatically focus on your eyes and track objects in view to maintain a high-quality stream, a feature targeted at live streamers. Aside from the camera, the Xperia has a 6.5-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and there are no notches to interrupt the view. For gamers, the device houses motion blur reduction, an audio equalizer, and a cooling system for optimal performance when playing demanding games. Powering all this is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile chipset with Snapdragon Elite Gaming on it and a 5,000m mAh battery that can fast charge 50 percent in 30 minutes. The Xperia 1 IV launches September 1, 2022, but is available for preorder at $1,599. It’ll be sold unlocked at official retailers and on Sony’s online store in black with purple coming later.
