After almost a year of wait, Sony has finally revamped its Android smartphone lineup with the launch of a new Xperia series phone. The Sony Xperia I IV has arrived in the market after months of anticipation. The flagship Sony Xperia smartphone was introduced last week in China but has gone up for sale today. How much is the latest Sony Xperia series phone cost and when it will be arriving in India and other global markets? Details are below:
Sony Xperia 1 IV Price Announced; Sale Goes Live
Sony has announced the Xperia 1 IV in China at an asking price of 8,499 Yuan which is around Rs. 98,000 in Indian currency. This is the price of the base variant which is equipped with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is also available with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration. This top model is priced at 9,499 Yuan which translates to somewhere around Rs. 1,10,000 in the Indian market. The color options introduced are black, white, and purple.
While the Xperia 1 IV has gone up for sale in China, Sony has not revealed its availability details for global markets including India. It is worth noting that Sony hasn’t introduced any Xperia series phone in the country for long; neither, the brand has revealed any plans for the same.
Even if the Xperia 1 IV arrives in the market it would likely have a slightly lower price tag compared to the Chinese counterpart. We are waiting for Sony to reveal the pricing and availability details for the Xperia 1 IV in India and other markets and will update you with the timeline when available.
Sony Xperia 1 IV Full Specifications And Features
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a high-end 5G Android phone which uses the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset as its brain of operations. The processor is clubbed with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration. The device will run on Android 12 OS with a custom user interface on top. Upfront, the Sony Xperia 1 IV adorns a 6.5-inch OLED screen.
The Xperia 1 IV’s display specification comprises a 4K resolution of 1644 x 3480 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR certification. The panel gets a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on top. The Xperia 1 IV optics are handled by a triple-lens module at the back which includes a 12MP main camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 12MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.3 aperture, and another 12MP sensor for ultra-wide-angle frames.
The Xperia 1 IV uses a 12MP snapper upfront to capture all selfies and for video calling. The handset gets its power from a 5,000 mAh battery unit which has fast wireless charging support in addition to wired (30W) quick charge technology.