Sony Xperia 5 IV with 12MP cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 goes official

Sony's 2022 smartphone lineup is complete with the release of the Xperia 5 IV. Like most Xperia phones, it emphasizes cameras above everything else. So, without further ado, here are the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Sony Xperia 5 IV in Nepal.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Overview:

Design, Display

The design of the Xperia 5 IV is similar to that of other smartphones in this lineup. It weighs only 172 grams and measures 8.2mm thick. Sony has also offered its signature 21:9 aspect ratio screen here. It is 6.1-inch in size, uses OLED technology, and has a 1080p resolution screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Moreover, the smartphone has an IP68-rated dust and water resistance body. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the device's front and back. The Xperia 5 IV is available in two colors: black and green.

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Cameras

Let's now go with the highlight of every Sony smartphone: its cameras. On the back, there are three camera lenses, all with 12MP sensor sizes. The primary camera has a 24mm wide lens paired with a 16mm ultra-wide sensor. Then there’s a 60mm telephoto lens with 2.5x zoom.  The wide and telephoto module also has OIS stabilization. And this setup is also capable of 4K@120fps recording. Other features include Real-time Eye AF and Real-time tracking. On the front, there is a 12MP sensor with a 24mm lens.

Performance

Sony has used a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC for performance. The SoC is bundled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone runs Android 12 out of the box. All of this is powered by a 5000mAh cell charged by a 30W adapter. The smartphone also supports wireless charging, making it the first 5-series phone to do so.

Rest of the specs

Similarly, it has dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for audio. There’s also support for Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Ultimate, and 360 Reality Audio. Biometric options include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Specifications:

• Display: 6.1-inches OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus
• Resolution: FHD+ (2520 x 1080 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio
• Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
• Software & UI: Android 12
• Rear Camera: Triple; – 12MP, 24mm primary – 12MP, 16mm ultrawide – 12MP, 60mm telephoto
• Front Camera: 12MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
• Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio, 3.5mm
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Battery: 5000mAh with 30W fast charging, wireless charging

Sony Xperia 5 IV Price in Nepal and Availability

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is already up for pre-order at a price tag of USD 999 for the sole 8/128GB variant. We anticipate that the Sony Xperia 5 IV will be priced around NPR 135,000 when it is released in Nepal.

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