Sony Xperia 5 IV
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- SoliTaire
- N30
- 08 Jul 2023
Anonymous, 08 Jul 2023im using the xperia rn, the 21:9 ratio works great in portr... moreThank you, but i'm confused about issues like over heating and ram management, many People are complaining about them, i'm not a gamer but i like sometimes to play, some users had multitasking problms, i don't know if this is a software issue or hardware,,,
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- Anonymous
- bJv
- 08 Jul 2023
SoliTaire, 07 Jul 2023I like Sony Xperia but i'm confused between Galaxy... moreim using the xperia rn, the 21:9 ratio works great in portrait but there will be bars and the sides when watching 16:9 vids. it got a headphone jack and a battery that lasts for 2 days (stamina+airplane mode at night) if you dontngame all day. tbh the gsmarena review describes it clearly. one complain is that theres no default album app other than google photos, therefore i downloaded the apk of the old sony default album app online.ig u can try reading reviews of different phones and i hope my experience helps you to decide
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- SoliTaire
- CLc
- 07 Jul 2023
I like Sony Xperia but i'm confused between
Galaxy s23
Xperia 5 iv
Xiaomi 13
Which one better
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- Pitchwisse
- iaT
- 15 Jun 2023
just a smile, 14 Jun 2023It seems like Sony's put the 8 gen 1 because they didn... moreHonestly, using a Dimensity 9000 would have been a far better choice for a thin build such as this one.
- just a smile
- vjq
- 14 Jun 2023
It seems like Sony's put the 8 gen 1 because they didn't want people to buy cheaper for the better chipset.
But anyways, why can't they make Xperia 1 IV (S) then?
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- Mixa
- 6ru
- 13 Jun 2023
Pitchwisse, 13 Jun 2023So an update, I bought the phone and have returned it withi... moreI agree with you, I currently have the Xperia 5iv for 1 month and it heats up a lot and the games freeze, disappointed with this purchase. I do not recommend this phone not to mention the price
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- Pitchwisse
- iaT
- 13 Jun 2023
So an update, I bought the phone and have returned it within 24 hours. The phone was sitting at 47 degrees, idling, after all the updates to the latest software - it has actually given me 1st degree burns, and I am not making this up.
I loved everything else about the device - the screen and content consumption was amazing, headphone audio was brilliant, design fits well in the hand. Unfortunately, I couldn't recommend this device due to genuine safety concerns.
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- Pitchwisse
- iaT
- 08 Jun 2023
I really wanna get this phone and I have been a lot of research, given the prominent overheating issue. From all the GSMarena tests I have seen so far, almost every SD8 gen 1 cpu overheats, with the Xiaomi 12 series leading the pack with throttling. Some devices like The Oppo/Oneplus series seem to preform better. The s22 series also throttles as much, if not more than the Xperia. The only thing I can conclude is that Sony has taken some extensive measures to prolong the life cycle of the unit and prevent any possible damage and tearing of hardware. I would also assume, that recording 120fps at 4k would heat up the phone significantly more than recording 30fps at 1080p and even 4k - simple math I guess. To aid this logic, understanding basic physics, if the surface of the device keeps getting hot, that means the device is trying to push the energy out of the phone, rather than keeping it inside, but I might be wrong on this one. I guess I will write more once I get the actual device and test it properly.
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- Anonymous
- T7C
- 05 Jun 2023
Coming from owning a Z1 Compact and XZ1 Compact I feel duped holding this one in my hand; it's HUGE in comparison, and yet it's marketed as one of the smaller phones on the market today. Small is what I'm after so I'm still getting used to this one.
US user here, I ordered mine stateside as the Sony site explicitly states that the T-Mobile network supports it and that it has voLTE. So far so good! My wife hated my XZ1 Compact cuz most incoming calls went straight to voicemail, it had network support issues after the move to 5G. I opened this one up and it upgraded to Android 13 as soon as I connected to WiFi. Everything it's touted to do it does and I haven't faced any issues at all. The only thing is the QR scanner in the quick-use tiles doesn't work (it's supposed to turn the camera on but the screen stays black). A few tutorial dialogue boxes appear here and there and you have to do the extra step of tapping 'OK' to make it go away which can be annoying after you learn how things work. I'm not much of a phone gamer so the heating issue may not be an issue for me at all. The camera and the software is pretty nifty, though; it's the reason I've stuck with Sony phones through the decades (yes, decades). There are so many options, but part of the fun is playing around with them to see what works best for what situation. Haven't yet dug into Cinema Pro yet and maybe I'll meet the heating issue there, but even then I'm not a budding influencer or film director so I'm not too worried about it. Other than the size-shock it's turning out to be a decent phone. Thinking about getting a privacy screen now cuz the screen is so big and colorful I don't want everybody looking at what I'm looking at.
I got mine in Green, but they turn the saturation up in those product pics. Only in some really bright light or the sun can you tell that it's green. Otherwise it looks like a cool slate grey. So far all my calls have been coming thru. Wifey approves.
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- Dmytro
- LdD
- 23 May 2023
I use that progress mistake. I will not buy this brand anymore. I don't like it - that's putting it mildly.
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- Anonymous
- n1c
- 15 May 2023
--voltaire9, 09 May 2023Just disappointed, returned mine for bugs and prox. sensor ... moreWait for the 5v, it will get got 8 gen 2 and better camera, at least heating issues should be mostly solved.
- MakeNokiaGreatAgain
- 3Sn
- 10 May 2023
SAm, 07 May 2023It should have a better design but we can manage I think the design is very good, mature, restrained and very Sony.
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- ybd
- 09 May 2023
Just disappointed, returned mine for bugs and prox. sensor issues. Can't believe Sony is still struggling in making a usable phone. I have been buying Xperia phones since forever. 5 IV Overheating was an issue but kind of fixed itself. Proximity sensor issues is what made me give up once again. Better haptics and a brighter screen are what I wanted, and I got those with this model. Too bad it is plagued with bugs too long to list.
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- SAm
- XNt
- 07 May 2023
It should have a better design but we can manage
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- Anonymous
- HDK
- 01 May 2023
BigAlex, 01 May 2023Why Sony keep placing the 3.5mm jack on the top. If you... moreI think its with the assumption that you'll have sufficient space to move the cable away from yourself as you're watching, but funny how these small things do make a difference to user functionality
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- BigAlex
- nwe
- 01 May 2023
Why Sony keep placing the 3.5mm jack on the top. If you're using your phone in portrait the headphone cable will mostly end up messing with the screen view, and also every time you've to put the phone in your pocket with a headphone connected the hand movement won't be natural 'cause you'll have to keep the jack facing up. Anyway, my big respect for Sony for keeping the 3.5mm jack just change the placement
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- Jreid2k
- q2t
- 28 Apr 2023
This is a surprisingly great phone. I made sure I purchased the right model number for my region and everything works flawlessly. The battery life is great. The icons are nice and vivid and pops off the screen. I use it for light gaming and streaming and I haven't had any over hearing issues. I grew tired of larger phones and I'm glad Sony keeps making this. If you're in the U.S. make sure you get Model XQCQ62/B.
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- AimeDuSable
- Akx
- 27 Apr 2023
Anonymous, 22 Apr 2023It has notification led left side of the front camera.Its on the right side actually
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- Anonymous
- 3EY
- 23 Apr 2023
This phone is kinda underrated