Sony Xperia 1 IV 256GB Smartphone - Purple

*Free items subject to availability. Features Capacity: 256GB Colour: Purple Display: 6.5" Camera: Triple Rear 12MP, Front 12MP SIM Card: Dual SIM More than speed The Xperia 1 IV delivers the best of Sony to every user and creator. There are standout features for videographers and photographers, and major wins for mobile gamers, whether they’re eSports players or streamers. Audiophiles benefit from decades of Sony sound and music expertise, along with new Music Pro for studio-style song recording. And cinephiles will appreciate the brightest smartphone 4K HDR 120Hz display ever. Record video in 4K HDR 120fps on all lenses Whichever lens you’re using, the Xperia 1 IV lets you shoot high quality video in 4K HDR 120fps. You can then play back the 120fps content on the 4K HDR 120Hz Refresh-rate display with smooth and beautiful details. You can also select frame rate settings to shoot slow motion clips up to 5x. Eye AF brings videos to life Sony is recognised by the industry for its outstanding AF capabilities. By detecting the human or animal eye and maintaining focus on it as your subject moves, Eye AF brings videos to life as never before. Stay focused with Object Tracking for video Object Tracking can automatically track a moving subject and keep it in sharp focus, even when it doesn’t have eyes or its eyes are obscured from view. Three lenses for video content creation The Xperia 1 IV gives videographers a wealth of creative opportunities with a choice of three lenses including ultra-wide 16mm, wide-angle 24mm, and telephoto with true optical zoom 85-125mm. All three offer 4K HDR 120fps video recording, Eye AF and Object tracking. Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™ The Xperia 1 IV features Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™ which couples the image sensor’s increased reading speed with Sony’s original algorithm for optical image stabilisation. The result is supremely smooth, shake-free video footage. Live stream video direct to video streaming services with Videography Pro No more waiting to share unmissable content – the Xperia 1 IV lets you live stream video direct to video streaming services from your phone using Videography Pro. With Bluetooth shooting grip GP-VPT2BT and the Endurance mode, you can stream for a longer time. Video recording Live streaming Followers Use your Xperia as a 4K monitor and live stream device for your Alpha camera Use your Xperia 1 IV as a 4K external monitor or viewfinder with a range of useful settings such as brightness, zoom and grid lines. And enjoy live streaming to video streaming services with Alpha image quality through the External monitor feature. Simply connect to a camera supporting USB video class (UVC). Alpha Xperia Live streaming Viewers New 12MP front camera for better video selfies A new front camera with a large sensor lets you record 4K HDR video selfies and offers live streaming for instant sharing. Manual controls help you achieve the look you want, every time. Game enhancer gives you the edge Game enhancer is your gaming control centre, enabling you to customise features and settings to create the perfect player experience and maximise your chances of winning. Crucially for eSports players and streamers, it lets you change settings like audio, display and touch without interrupting the game and breaking your concentration. Live stream your gameplay direct to video streaming services with Game enhancer With Game enhancer on the Xperia 1 IV, you can live stream the action direct to social network, and communicate with your viewers, seeing their comments on chat while you’re playing the game. Video recording Live streaming Followers Easy streaming through your PC Streaming through your PC couldn’t be easier – just connect your Xperia to your PC using a display port (USB-C) to HDMI cable and you’ll be able to stream voice and game sound, and communicate with teammates. Overheating prevention When using a charging cable for gaming, Heat Suppression power control powers the phone systems directly rather than charging the battery. This reduces thermal stress, helping to maintain gaming performance and keep your battery healthy for longer. [A] OFF = high temperature [B] ON = low temperature Optimised performance for gaming The Xperia 1 IV is optimised with the Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ for superior gaming performance. Full-stage stereo speakers for superior sound The Xperia 1 IV features Full-stage stereo speakers placed at the front of the phone to effectively reproduce the sound field. And thanks to the updated speaker driver and its enclosure structure, sound is more powerful and distortion is reduced, especially between mid and max volume. The result is more realistic sound with clear ensembles, smooth and powerful vocals, and deep basslines. Whether you’re watching videos or playing music, you’ll enjoy immersive, high-quality sound. New speaker driver with even more power The Xperia 1 IV features a new speaker driver with a new enclosure structure, which has been designed to increase clarity of sound and loudness, and improve low frequency capability for deep, rich bass. Take all your music close to High-Resolution Audio quality with AI DSEE Ultimate enhances the quality of all your digital music, using AI to automatically improve audio frequency and dynamic range in real-time. Both high and low ranges are improved, taking each track close to High-Resolution Audio quality. It works with wired or wireless headphones, on local files and even streaming services. Immerse yourself in a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate display Boasting a stunning 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display, the Xperia 1 IV offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience. And with no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.5" 21:9 Wide display, losing yourself in your favourite movies or TV shows has never been easier. Brightest ever 4K display The Xperia 1 IV features our brightest ever 4K display, up to 50% brighter than the previous mode, making it easier both to see and create content in bright lighting conditions. Previous model This model Real-time HDR drive Real-time HDR drive reproduces the gradation of overexposed and underexposed areas and displays them smoothly. It also improves visibility by increasing contrast according to your environment. Professional level colour reproduction Experience unprecedented colour accuracy with Creator mode “powered by CineAlta”. It references the colour reproduction of Sony professional colour monitors used in leading Hollywood studio productions. So you can enjoy your favourite entertainment exactly as its creators intended. To avoid colour tint on the display, each Xperia 1 IV goes through a special white balance calibration at the factory to satisfy the demands of professionals. Everything you watch, remastered to perfection The X1™ for mobile engine brings BRAVIA HDR remaster technology to everything you watch. Even streaming content will have more contrast, colour and clarity. Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Watching a movie with Dolby Atmos® is an immersive experience, with multi-dimensional sound flowing above and around you. Now you can experience Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment with headphones or the Full-stage stereo speakers. Ultra smooth scrolling Thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate, the display offers incredibly smooth scrolling and seamless image transitions when you’re browsing the internet or navigating the menu. Stream the latest movies with BRAVIA CORE Offering exceptional entertainment on the go, BRAVIA CORE for Xperia is the mobile content service you’ve been waiting for. With the Xperia 1 IV and BRAVIA CORE for Xperia, you can enjoy movies in high-quality 4K, choose from hundreds of the latest releases and classic blockbusters, go behind the scenes with Studio Access, experience IMAX® Enhanced titles, and more. Experience the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform delivers groundbreaking performance and innovation in AI, gaming, and connectivity – for the premium experiences your devices deserve. The Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU delivers 50% faster graphics and Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU delivers clock speeds up to 3.0 KHz, a 20% improvement in performance over the previous generation mobile platform. Powerful 5,000mAh battery and fast charging With a 5,000mAh battery on board, the Xperia 1 IV offers plenty of power to keep you going through the day. When you need to give your battery a boost, you can fast charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the charger XQZ-UC1. A healthy battery, even after 3 years of use Our charging technologies keep your battery healthy for longer. Battery care keeps your phone from overcharging, while Xperia Adaptive Charging monitors your phone as it charges, to make sure the battery isn’t overworked. Conventional New Xperia At the start of use After 3 years of use Convenient wireless charging and Battery share function Just place the Xperia 1 IV on a wireless charger34 to conveniently top up the battery. Thanks to the Battery share function, the Xperia 1 IV can double as a wireless charging pad for other devices too. eSIM convenience and easy-access SIM tray With the Xperia 1 IV, you have a wider choice of carriers offering the convenience of eSIM support. And if you’re using a traditional SIM card or an SD card, accessing it couldn’t be easier. There’s no tool needed to open the SIM tray yet it still maintains the phone’s IP65/68 water resistance. Super flat, super matte The Xperia 1 IV combines signature Sony craftsmanship with elegant, understated design. Minimising the edge shape gives it a better grip that feels good in the hand, while the frosted glass on the back and the metal frame have a distinctive super matte finish for a beautiful, high-precision look. Water and dust resistant For your peace of mind, the Xperia 1 IV features IP65/6818 water resistance and protection against dust. Built to last The Xperia 1 IV display uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® on the front and back. The tough Gorilla® Glass on the front and back brings improvement in both drop and scratch performance.