Sony's Xperia 5 IV (pronounced Mark 4) has gone official. The handset bears a price tag of $999 (around Rs. 79,400) for its lone 8GB/128GB configuration. It will be available starting October 27. As for the key highlights, the device boasts an IP68-rated body, a 120Hz OLED screen, 12MP triple rear cameras with 4K 120fps video recording support, and multiple audio features.

The newest Xperia 5 series model from Sony has arrived, completing the brand's 2022 smartphone line-up. In terms of camera arrangement, it is on par with the recently released Xperia 1 IV. While design-wise the Xperia 5 IV still looks similar to its predecessor, the Xperia 5 III, it gets a 50% brighter display, a slightly bigger battery, as well as wireless charging support.

The Sony Xperia 5 IV packs a 6.1-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2520 pixels) OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 21:9 aspect ratio, nearly 450ppi pixel density, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The smartphone bears an IP68-rated body, a rectangular screen, noticeable bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a monotone finish with a triple camera arrangement.

In the rear camera department, the Sony Xperia 5 IV includes a 12MP (f/1.7, OIS) main shooter, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP (f/2.4, OIS) telephoto sensor. On the front, the device offers a 12MP (f/2.0) selfie camera. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired fast-charging and unspecified wireless and reverse wireless charging support. 

Under the hood, the Sony Xperia 5 IV draws power from a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The handset boots Android 12 OS. Connectivity options include 5G, dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Type-C port.

The Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone houses full-stage stereo speakers. Users can enjoy an immersive audio experience via the 3.5mm connector, which has support for 360 Reality Audio, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, and Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive sound.

For official pricing and availability, the Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone is priced at $999 (nearly Rs. 79,400) for its lone 8GB/128GB configuration. The handset will be up for grabs in Black, Green, and Ecru White colors, starting October 27. Its availability in India is yet to be confirmed.

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