• Sony announced the Xperia 1 IV with an improved camera setup and larger battery.
  • The phone's telephoto lens can capture true optical zoom between 3.5x to 5.2x.
  • The Xperia 1 IV will sport a new Music Pro app for recording professional-grade audio and full-scale songs.
  • Sony also launched the Xperia 10 IV with a triple camera setup, 5000mAh battery, and multiple colorways.

It is not the only company talking about phones months before they arrive on the market, as evidenced by the pre-announcement of the Pixel 7 series. The new Sony Xperia 1 IV will not be available for several months, despite its impressive specifications and hefty price tag.

The Xperia 1 IV is aimed at content creators. The device was equipped with a triple camera setup. The company has allowed all three cameras to shoot video at 120 frames per second. You will be able to get smooth zoom from the cameras.

Sony's new periscope telephoto lens moves to offer true optical zoom between 85mm and 125mm equivalent, which will result in smoother zoom and better image capture before digital cropping comes into play.

Sony Xperia 1 IV

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Users will be happy to know that Sony has improved the front-facing camera, which now has a 12MP resolution. This will allow the camera to shoot video at 4K high definition.

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The front-facing stereo speakers and the 6.5-inch 4K 120HzOLED display make this a great phone for content consumption. Thanks to the 3.5mm jack, the phone can be used to connect to a wireless mic. You will be able to use the phone's built-in mics to record professional-level audio with the new Music Pro app. The app will help reproduce studio-like audio recordings by reducing noise and reverberation and can even separate vocals from instruments so you can edit the tracks separately.

Sony Xperia 1 IV

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The phone enhances Sony's already excellent gaming experience by allowing users to live stream their games, as well as allowing users to view comments during the live stream so they can respond in real-time.

The Xperia 1 IV is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset, which is more powerful than many of the best phones on the market. There is a large battery, quick charging, and wireless charging. Sony is asking for an eye-watering $1600 for the phone, so this package won't come cheap. That is more than the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and more than the foldingGalaxy Z Fold 3, which you can find cheaper with deals. Sony expects creators to shell out for a phone that acts as a full creator studio and not the average consumer.

Sony won't bring the Xperia 1 IV to market until September, so if you're interested in it, you'll have to wait. September is right. You can get a free pair of earbuds if you pre-order the phone now.

Sony Xperia 10 IV

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The new Sony product is the Xperia 10 IV. Many of the best budget phones are powered by the Snapdragon 695, which is what this mid-range device is powered by. It has a 21:9 display, a triple camera setup, and a 5,000mAh battery. Sony says that this is the lightest 5G phone.

The Xperia 10 IV is available for pre-order in black, white, Mint, and lavender. It will arrive on the market much sooner than its flagship counterpart, with a mid-June release set.