Sony Xperia 1 IV review

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a camera phone with some neat tricks.

Sony Xperia 1 IV
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Our Verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a pro-tier device, with lots of features that will be useful to creative professionals – its zoom camera, microSD card slot and camera and video apps give you lots of options for art that you’ll be hard-pressed to find on other devices. However that comes at a cost, as this is a very expensive phone, and it’s not exactly a looker either.

For

  • Useful continuous optical zoom
  • Physical shutter button
  • Many creative apps

Against

  • Photo app will confuse some
  • Very expensive
  • Angular design

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If you say “wow” while reading this Sony Xperia 1 IV review, when hearing about all its novel tools and features, then I can instantly recommend this phone for you. However, if you find yourself asking “why?” instead, perhaps it’s worth steering clear.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is one of the best smartphones for creative professionals right now - not so much for general consumers, though, with a high price that’ll definitely put some off, and a feature set that's aimed at a particular audience.

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