Key specification

Display downgraded to FHD+ -> LTPO 1-120hz -> 2 days battery life
Telephoto zoom lens get closer to subject with 85mm - 170mm (basically 2x ratio of zoom lens); Capable to have macros feature..
Main camera sensor - Exmor T* with 48MP feature enabled for 24mm.. 48mm focal length is optical from center of sensor, lossless quality..
Newly enhanced AI bokeh mode/portrait mode from 5 V last year.. applicable to all focal lengths from 16mm to 170mm.
Newly revamp camera apps - all in one now..
Autofocus area increased to 399 points from 247 previously.. New AI human pose estimation technology could help and deliver much stable AF.

Pricing in Malaysia: ??? Unknown ??? - waiting for Sony Msia to announce.. but now can register for interests for it.. https://cloud.engage.sony.com.my/notifyme_xperia-1m6











With Xperia’s signature speed at its core, the Xperia 1 IV has a triple lens camera that can record 4K HDR 120fps on all lenses. It can capture photos at 20fps burst with AE/AF in HDR and boasts a new true optical zoom 85-125mm. And it lets you share your experiences on the go with video and game live streaming.


SONY MALAYSIA Recommended Retail Price
RM6099 (Preorder FOC Gift: WF-1000XM4) 10th June to 10th July 2022*
Only available in Purple & Black colour (12gb + 256gb ROM variant)


Highlights & Features of this smartphone:
1. First smartphone capable of recording 4K HDR 120fps video, Eye AF & Object tracking on all lenses
2. Offer up to 20fps AF/AE HDR burst shooting
3. Offer true optical telephoto zoom from 85mm to 125mm
4. Brightest ever 4K display, up to 50% brighter compared to predecessor
5. 5000mAh battery capacity with 185g weight

For more information, please refer to some links below.

Sony Malaysia
GSMarena



By the way, this phone should be target on enthusiasts and someone who prefer Digital Camera images instead of rely on computational processing AI images like other manufacturers.. So think twice before you purchase it.





Xperia 5 IV announced and please refer sony official website for more information. https://www.sony.com.my/smartphones/products/xperia-5-iv
The differences is non 4K display, 1 fixed 60mm telephoto lens instead of variable zoom lens.. the rests of specs almost identical as Xperia 1 IV..

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: May 16 2024, 09:32 PM

Known Issue reported by users in other countries/regions so far

1. Blurry telephoto lens - (Reported fixed by firmware 64.0.A.5.71 [HK, TW], firmware 64.0.C.5.52 [JP Docomo])

2. Strict temperature control and locked screen refresh rate to 60hz after 38C (Reported fixed by firmware 64.0.A.5.71 [HK, TW])

3. Overheating after record long duration of 4K video 120fps

64.0.A.8.25 have fixed issue 1 & 2.. Issue 3 is not fixable in my opinion as it took too much details for 4k 120FPS.. so far i could get a 3 minutes duration of 4K 120FPS in 1 go..

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: Aug 29 2022, 02:56 PM

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GSMarena


MKBHD


Joshua Vergara - Video shot taken by Xperia


Jason Vong - Video shot taken by Xperia


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Tips & Guidance

Xperia Photography Pro tips



Xperia Videography Pro tips


This post has been edited by ChuanHong: Jun 30 2022, 11:28 PM

oh yea.. that one will be announced in July 4th.. quite looking forward to that as well as their implementation of 1inch sensor under smartphone.. with nearly 4k of xiaomi 12 pro currently.. i would say add 1k on top of existing lineup to make it near to 5k myr? just like oppo & vivo i guess

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: Jun 30 2022, 11:40 PM

yea.. true statement.. now a flagship simply will price more than 1k USD easily.. back to 10 years back.. a flagship cost less than 2k myr..

Oops. Okay.. yeah microsd card slot is quite useful feature to me as I like to store my photos and videos in physical based.

To me, I prefer phone display without any hole for camera. Most phone having that now except Asus and Sony as far as I know. Secondly is about phone weight.. I felt 200g is a bit heavy for me already. There are phone with 2xx weight without case..

Anyways, everything got it's own market..

Preorder extended due to stock availability..

Hahaha yeah. Btw, connected to Sony store and can do cancellation if wanted..

phone continue to be delay.. and we as a buyer will proceed for cancellation..

reason given: SIRIM malaysia do not approve it

Finally got it with me since this noon..

VoLTE worked with my celcom SIM (the only one).. previously enabled VoLTE thru celcom customer online service and used in previous phone.. dont see an option for VoWIFI yet.. i think not yet

just plugged in my wife hotlink postpaid it is also support VoLTE... phone setting do not contain any option for Voice over WIFI... so i assume it didnt support here.. but VoLTE.. it is.. it called as 4G Calling in setting menu..

Sorry but nope. My family members and friends are mostly Maxis or Celcom.. what do you plan to test? Vowifi?or VoLTE?

Photo samples

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1.0x


3.5x


5.2x


15.6x (digital zoom)

2nd set of photos

0.7x


1.0x


3.5x


5.2x


15.6x

Too bad I don't have close friends using Digi or Umobile.. but that is operator issue which I guess they should as Malaysia do not have 3G anymore. So logically VoLTE should be there..

I got chat with 1 Malaysian who using HK set 1 IV, he sure he got VoLTE support here.

Pre-order through Sony centre.. if you place order on Sony store online web then you expect your phone ship to you by 10th Aug based on customer service online chat before..

Better wait for Xperia 1 V then.. as this year chipset is not that great..