What the Critics Are Saying...
- Marcus Herbrich, NotebookcheckThe Xperia 1 IV is the individualist in the high-end smartphone segment. Sony's flagship is high-quality and very well equipped, but it does not perform on the same level as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Oppo Find X5 Pro in certain areas (camera, battery life, display brightness). On the other...
- Mark Goldstein, Photography BlogIt may not represent a huge leap forward from last year's version, but the new Sony Xperia 1 IV is still the best ever Xperia phone for keen photographers and videographers, and indeed one of the best smartphones for those groups, full stop. It's still a rather unique device, though, with its unusua...
- Domenico Lamberti, MobileTechTalkI love this phone in so many ways, but much like a model whose parents got them into acting or modelling too young, this thing is a hot mess. It is beautiful, with a screen to rival the best of them. it is performance stands toe to toe with Samsung and Apple, but it fumbles when it comes to needing...
- Amateur PhotographerWhile it’s true that the Xperia 1 IV is capable of producing some good images – that’s nothing special in the current smartphone market, and isn’t enough to make up for other usability problems. And yes, it’s great to have a full manual mode, but it’s difficult to understand why it can’t be made eas...
- Robert Triggs, Android AuthorityThe Xperia 1 IV isn't a huge upgrade over the Xperia 1 III but has a few new tricks for avid photographers and videographers. Just be prepared to pay well over the odds for them.
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The Xperia 1 IV price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Sony Xperia 1 IV prices from around the web here on The Informr.
Sony backs up the Xperia 1 IV with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Xperia 1 IV has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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