Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 1 V
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 V, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,398 | $1,198 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 52 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 187 g |
| Released | Jun 2022 | Jul 2023 |
Summary: Sony Xperia 1 IV is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia 1 V is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Sony Xperia 1 V is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 643 ppi |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) | 4K HDR (3840 x 1644 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (rear) |
Platform
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC, up to 1TB |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 124mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) | 48 MP (effective 52 MP, 12 MP still images), f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35" Exmor T for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5" Exmor RS for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85mm-125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5" Exmor RS for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | ZEISS optics, ZEISS T* coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye AF, real-time tracking, Photography Pro, Videography Pro, Cinematography Pro |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" Exmor RS for mobile sensor |
| Features | HDR | HDR, hand gesture, display flash |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (Qi); Reverse wireless | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless, reverse wireless |
Body
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 187g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IPX5/IPX8 water resistant, IP6X dust proof |
Comms
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort |
Launch
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, May 11 | 2023, May 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, June 11 | Available. Released 2023, July 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Sony Xperia 1 IV or Sony Xperia 1 V?
Sony Xperia 1 IV — 16 GB for the Sony Xperia 1 IV versus 12 GB for the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia 1 IV or Sony Xperia 1 V?
Sony Xperia 1 IV — 185 g for the Sony Xperia 1 IV versus 187 g for the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia 1 IV or Sony Xperia 1 V?
Sony Xperia 1 V — Jun 2022 for the Sony Xperia 1 IV versus Jul 2023 for the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Is the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 1 V rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia 1 IV 7/10 and the Sony Xperia 1 V 8/10.