Sony Xperia 4K video record time: how long can you shoot before the phone has to stop

04 July 2017
4K video capture causes some phones to overheat - this video shows how Xperias of several generations perform.

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Luxor, 04 Jul 2017Full storage. Now what? Thats all it can take. Now, you no ... moreWhen it overheats, haters complain that it force-closed the app.

When it is capable to break the record of 4K videography on a phone without overheating, haters still complain that it needs limitations in order to justify your Samsung's limitation (only 10 minutes)

Note that Sony never forces you to record 4K until you run out the storage, it is purely based on your creativity but when you want to, at least sony has provided you capable hardware! Think positive!

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    • AnonD-39937
    • mAS
    • 04 Jul 2017

    Here we can see how efficient in using its resources is Snapdragon 835 in comparison with the older generation SOCs.

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      • Daniel W
      • nv1
      • 04 Jul 2017

      TeleSerenity, 04 Jul 2017Interesting. 1. I didn't know any phone could record more t... moreAny device capable of recording 30 or more minutes of SVGA (800x600) or above video, will attract a higher EU tax, but since customers wouldn't accept such a limitation on high-end smartphones, most brands likely just pays the extra tax and adds it to the retail price.

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        • AnonD-652708
        • gMC
        • 04 Jul 2017

        Also tell us about maximum time of slow motion recording.

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          • Bill
          • K64
          • 04 Jul 2017

          Luxor, 04 Jul 2017Full storage. Now what? Thats all it can take. Now, you no ... morePop another high speed, high capacity MicroSD card in it and carry. It's not hard to work around the limits... 😎

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            • Jci
            • 04 Jul 2017

            AnonD-27765, 04 Jul 2017Exynos 8895 is more powerful and efficient than SD835. It d... moreLol, no!

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              • y$a
              • 04 Jul 2017

              Luxor, 04 Jul 2017Full storage. Now what? Thats all it can take. Now, you no ... moreGrab an SD card

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                • Anonymous
                • 8Kf
                • 04 Jul 2017

                AnonD-27765, 04 Jul 2017Exynos 8895 is more powerful and efficient than SD835. It d... moreWhy is S8 slower than CZP, OP5 and U11?

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 8Kf
                  • 04 Jul 2017

                  Luxor, 04 Jul 2017Full storage. Now what? Thats all it can take. Now, you no ... moreHe did not used a micro sd card.
                  Class 10 card is good enough for 4K.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 8Kf
                    • 04 Jul 2017

                    So GSMArena admits XZP beats U11 in most situations,
                    Even on auto mode..

                    XZP is faster than U11 and OP5.

                    XZP with a micro sd inside would easily record more than 2 hours of 4K.

                    Haters are running out of excuses

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                      • Luxor
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                      • 04 Jul 2017

                      Full storage. Now what? Thats all it can take. Now, you no longer can take pictures or download anything with full storage. Some functions in the phone may not work properly. Constant notification will always appear asking you to free up space in order for the phone to work properly. Thats why 4K recording on a phone need a limit. You are not trying to film a continuous 4K movie of your daily life are you?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 8Kf
                        • 04 Jul 2017

                        [deleted post]All except huawei

                          Funny how Samsung limits 4k clips with 10 minutes max.

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                            • AnonD-27765
                            • 3Id
                            • 04 Jul 2017

                            Anonymous, 04 Jul 2017Sc@msung S8 can't even go beyond 10min more or less 5min to... moreExynos 8895 is more powerful and efficient than SD835. It doesn't overheat at all.

                              [deleted post]Dang, the table was broken. Fixed it now.

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                                • 04 Jul 2017

                                AnonD-507364, 04 Jul 2017Only 16 mins of recording. Total garbageindeed. trully tr@sh

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 6XU
                                  • 04 Jul 2017

                                  Sony nailed it finally.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • t7F
                                    • 04 Jul 2017

                                    Sc@msung S8 can't even go beyond 10min more or less 5min tops before it lags then shutsdown.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 8Kf
                                      • 04 Jul 2017

                                      My Z3+ can resist 40 min ...
                                      More than S8..

                                      Lmao

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                                        • 3Nh
                                        • 04 Jul 2017

                                        Samsung lag ony 3 minuts lol