Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched

Published Categorized as News, Smartphones

Sony Corporation announced has announced the latest flagship model smartphone dubbed the Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 (called as Xperia One Mark Four).

We found a whole lots of interesting features and specifications that might interest you to know. We shall take a look at them immediately. Firstly, this smartphone is a SIM-free model.

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1iv Smartphone1

Prior to this time, there was a SIM carrier version that was released sometime in June 2022, which had 12GB RAM/256GB. Now, the SIM-free version arrives with16GB RAM/512GB storage.

This 16GB RAM/512GB storage backs up the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 3.0 GHz octa-core processor which is placed under the hood of the device.

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1iv Smartphone3

The Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 is powered by a 5000mAh battery. This battery can be charged to about 50% in just 30 minutes via the USB Type-C connection terminal. It also supports wireless charging and sharing charging. With a side mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication.

Since the Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 supports dual SIM ( nanoSIM + eSIM), you can customize it according to your taste, such as having two phone numbers for work and private, using different plans for voice calls and data communication.

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1iv Smartphone4

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 offers a 6.5-inch 4K (3840 x 1644) screen with a display a 21:9 vertical organic EL display, a refresh rate of 120 Hz with about 50% improved brightness, and a 240Hz touch scan rate.

The camera of this device is equipped with an Exmor RS  for mobile image sensor that supports high-speed readout of 120fps on all lenses.

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1iv Smartphone6

Coming to the camera configuration of the Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44,  they consist of main camera 12.2-megapixels + 12.2-megapixels + 12.2-megapixels triple camera at the rear side of the phone. In front, it also sports another 12.2-megapixels selfie lens.

It is a high-spec Android smartphone, and so it has the Android 12 OS running the device, and is also 5G compatible. The build nature makes it waterproof and dustproof.

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1iv Smartphone5

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 Key Specifications

  • Display:  6.5 inch 4K 3840 x 1644, 21:9, 120Hz, Organic EL, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 3.0GHz Octa-core with Adreno 730 GPU
  • Storage and RAM: 512GB (microSD compatible up to 1TB) and 16GB RAM
  • OS: Android 12
  • Camera: Triple-Cameras:
    • 12.2MP (main 24mm 1/1.7 F1.7)
    • 12.2MP (wide angle 16mm 1/2.5 F2.2)
    • 12.2MP (85-125mm 1/3.5 F2.3-2.8)
  • Front camera: 12.2MP main selfie lens
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM (nanoSIM/eSIM), Osaifu-Keitai (FeliCa/NFC), Dolby Atmos, 5G compatible, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
  • Other Features: Waterproof and dustproof (IPX5/IPX8 IP6X), Fingerprint sensor (side), USB Type-C, Earphone terminal, Stereo Speaker, High Resolution
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 30W rapid charging, Qi wireless charging
Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44; SIM-free 5G Smartphone with 16GB RAM launched Xperia 1 IV XQ CT44 sony

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 availability and pricing

The Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT44 is offered in three colors: Black, Ice white, and Purple. It is scheduled to be released on 16th of September, 2022. The price at the Sony store is about 174,900 Yen ($1224.81).

By David Benjamin

David, a tech enthusiast, spends his time reading and writing about technology, with the intention of promoting and publishing rich tech contents for his ever waiting readers. Due to his love for the tech world, his knowledge in tech is firmly in the ascendency.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *