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General

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Series

Galaxy S3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Xperia 11Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-S711B, SM-S711B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S711BZADEUBRead 5 October 2026Support identifies SM-S711B/DS. Full SKU SM-S711BZADEUB is UK hardware.

XQ-CT542Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 October 20233Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

11 May 20223Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy S23 FE follows the Galaxy S21 FE because there was no S22 FE.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE12Press article9to5google.com/2024/09/26/samsung-galaxy-s24-fe-price-specsRead 23 October 20269to5Google says the Galaxy S24 FE follows up on last year's Galaxy S23 FE.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_debuts_with_exynos_2400e_and_a_larger_67_display-news-64693.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's launch report describes the Galaxy S24 FE as larger than its predecessor and compares it with last year's Galaxy S23 FE.

Sony Xperia 1 V13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-V-set-for-May-11-launch-with-a-next-gen-sensor.710275.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's launch article calls the Xperia 1 V the successor to the Xperia 1 IV.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S711BZADEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. US and other unlike regional hardware are excluded.

GB11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Price and Availability explicitly offers its reviewed European 12 GB/256 GB configuration through Amazon UK as of August 2022. European CT54 nano-SIM/eSIM identity independently supported by UK maker fullspec and original manual. This is original market evidence, not current stock. US 512 GB and Asian CT72 not represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Black3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Only Black European reference. Ice White/Purple excluded from this configuration.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bar2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

5years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Security years as published. OS-generation count omitted from years.

3years4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original retail review attributes at least 3 years security from initial release to Sony. Two Android upgrades not converted into duration. Exact maker end date separately backed.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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1 May 202510Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Original exact XQ-CT54 row explicitly 1 May 2025, not arithmetic from security promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

158mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

165mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.5mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

71mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8.2mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

209g(7.4 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

185g(6.5 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium7Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model body table explicitly aluminium, corroborating generic maker metal. Asian shared SIM introductory row not inherited into CT54.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 56Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU case section specifies Gorilla Glass 5 on front and rear.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly Gorilla Glass Victus front and back.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Glass3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP683Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer IP68 laboratory test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Beach/pool use is not advised, and resistance can diminish over time.

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1.5m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

1.5m3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Original maker footnote describes gentle immersion in tap water 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Laboratory resistance test, not permission for underwater use, saltwater or charging wet USB.

Water resistance time

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

30min3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Same original specified immersion test.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK table supports two physical nano-SIMs or embedded SIM. Maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is not stated and is omitted.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026CT54 one physical nano-SIM plus one active eSIM simultaneously, separate microSD. Two active eSIMs not established. CT62/72 physical dual-SIM shared slot excluded.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.4in(16.3 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Portrait dimensions, source states 1080 x 2340 (FHD+).

1644 × 3840px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Physical panel portrait 1644 x 3840, not ordinary software rendering 1096 x 2560. Full resolution only active in supported apps/content.

Pixel density

402.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

642.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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21:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X establishes OLED. Adaptive refresh alone does not prove LTPO.

OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

4K HDR OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026120 Hz maximum, not 240 Hz motion-blur-reduction or touch scanning. Manual 60/120 switching is not LTPO adaptive refresh.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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240Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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10bits1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Expanded original footnote explicitly 8-bit display with 2-bit software smoothing. Stored supported colour depth per channel, no native 10-bit assertion. Unqualified DCI-P3 100% lacks area-coverage basis and is omitted. BT.2020 is not covered in full.

DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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HDR103Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Original HDR-remaster footnote explicitly HDR10 content viewing. Recorded HLG and broad Rec.2020 gamut do not establish display HDR10+ or Dolby Vision support.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Always On Display page 119.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original explicitly Ambient display (Always-on display) chapter.

Front camera cutout

Punch hole8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026

None2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front camera in top bezel according to own original hardware diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 133Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Android 121Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 149Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00286045Read 5 October 2026Original maker Xperia 1 IV software release overview fully read via native Chrome after bounded text failure. Explicit December 2023 Android 14 stable OS upgrade and latest published April 2024 Android 14 build 64.2.A.2.144. Region/carrier timing varies. No later OS inferred from promises, modified manual or Japanese CT44 firmware.

Chipset

Exynos 22005Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB configuration. US Snapdragon S23 FE excluded.11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Indian SM-S711B 128 GB feed explicitly names Samsung Exynos 2200. Used to identify the hardware architecture in the October delivery announcement. Indian radio/bundle/price values are excluded.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 11Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Exact processor table says 4 nm.

4nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/snapdragon-8-gen-1-mobile-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact-chip brief 4 nm Process Technology. Generic supported QC5, Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi, memory and mmWave not inherited as actual handset features.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

84Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

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BSony Xperia 1 IV

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-X2	3
3	ARM Cortex-A710	2.5
4	ARM Cortex-A510	1.8

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max CPU clock

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3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Xclipse 9205Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 7304Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

12GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only European 12 GB physical RAM reference. Asian gaming 16 GB and virtual memory excluded. Actual RAM technology not proved by generic chipset support.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

256GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 256 GB European reference. US 512 GB, Asian storage and free 219 GB are distinct.

Storage type

UFS 3.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested European 8 GB/128 GB interface only. Other tiers excluded.

UFS 3.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual European 12 GB/256 GB unit explicitly UFS 3.1. Early generic UFS 3 shorthand and free capacity are not new installed generations.

Memory card

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microSD (own slot)2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1 TB decimal conversion 1000 GB, card sold separately.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Yes	Not available	84°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	Not available	123°
Telephoto	8	2.4	Not available	3×	32°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Exact physical lens table. Per-lens OIS only where specifically documented.5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Exynos 8 GB/128 GB camera specification and main-camera paragraph explicitly prove main lens OIS. Other physical values use maker table.

BSony Xperia 1 IV

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	12	1.7	24	1/1.7 inch	1.8	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available	82°
Periscope telephoto	12	2.3	Not available	1/3.5 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	5.2×	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.2	16	1/2.5 inch	1.4	Dual Pixel PDAF	Not available	Not available	124°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Three physical photographic lenses. 3D iToF is depth ranging and does not add a photographic camera row. Continuous telephoto 85-125 mm, f/2.3 at 85 mm and f/2.8 at 125 mm, FOV 28-20 degrees. Scalar focal length/FOV omitted rather than present variable lens as fixed at an arbitrary endpoint. Widest aperture stored under field help. Maker footnote confirms OIS only main 24 mm and tele 85-125 mm. Exmor RS is not an exact sensor part number.5Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original camera chapter native main 1.8, tele 1.0 and ultrawide 1.4 micrometre pitch. Main/ultra Dual Pixel AF, tele PDAF chapter overrides introductory tele Dual Pixel claim. Primary maker ultra 1/2.5 optical format retained over review 1/2.55. Tele 3.5-5.2x physical continuous zoom, claimed maximum 5.2 stored, variable focal/FOV scalar omitted. App-reported tele IMX650 identity questionable for 12 MP sensor, so no exact sensor part IDs retained.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

5.2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera table: digital photo zoom up to 30x.

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Flash

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Camera features

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Photography Pro, ZEISS T* coating, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, 3D iToF, RGB-IR sensor, AI Super Resolution Zoom1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	24
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK 8K24 and FHD240 slow motion. UHD60 is separately stated by exact review. HD960 output omitted until native capture/interpolation is verified.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Exynos 8/128 camera section records UHD up to 60 fps. No transfer from US Snapdragon.

BSony Xperia 1 IV

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	120

Source5Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original Video Pro explicitly 3840 x 2160 up to 120 fps, all rear lenses. Cinema Pro uses 3840 x 1644 at 120, a distinct 21:9 crop. WDR restricts 60 fps/stabilization. Full HD pro-mode maximum not clearly stated, so no lower-resolution maximum guessed. Source is May pre-production unit with June 8 image-quality firmware update, no early measurements inherited.

Max video resolution

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Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

HDR10+8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 58, HDR10+ videos explicitly recording.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 58 explicitly records HEVC. Playback container list excluded.

H.264, H.2651Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 58 stabilization anti-shake. OIS separately proved in exact lens tables. No gyro subtype.

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker footnotes: OIS video main 24 mm and tele 85-125 mm, EIS video ultrawide 16 mm. Five-axis electronic stabilization not interpreted as five-axis optical hardware. WDR mode imposes frame/stabilization constraints.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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120fps2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Cinema Pro original 120 fps slow capture, not 120-fps sensor readout alone. Recorded HDR original HLG gamma with BT.2020 colour space. Recording-HDR enum cannot represent HLG, so unsupported value omitted without schema change.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	10	2.4	Fixed	80°

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK front camera table: autofocus No. Fixed focus.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Maker physical lens values. Fixed focus additionally backed by exact UK API No autofocus.

BSony Xperia 1 IV

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	2	1/2.9 inch	Fixed	83°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original maker optical format, aperture, resolution and FOV retained. Published review front 1.0 micrometre pitch and exact part identity remain uncertain, so not stored.5Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original expressly fixed focus at infinity. Uncertain native pitch and 20 mm equivalent not assigned without corroboration.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Exynos European 8 GB/128 GB review camera section explicitly records front Ultra HD up to 60 FPS.

BSony Xperia 1 IV

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60

Source6Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p6.phpRead 5 October 2026Original detailed video chapter default camera all four cameras 4K 30 and 1080p 60. Pro 120 expressly rear only, not front. WDR mode constraints remain. No later-generation 60 fps 4K selfie inherited.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Earjack is USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Dolby Atmos8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sound quality and effects page 113, Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio, Dynamic Vibration System1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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22Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original hardware overview names main and second microphones only. Three-mic hardware of later Xperia 1 V not copied.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit GSM, LTE and 5G. WCDMA is documented separately in bands_3g and does not prove HSPA.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Actual European band table, not US mmWave or Asian dual-physical-SIM bands. The 3G band listing establishes UMTS but not HSPA. SA/NSA configuration not independently established, omitted.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B46, B661Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n781Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK B-model infrastructure specifies Sub6 only, no mmWave infrastructure or bands.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Actual maker 802.11 ax at 2.4/5/6 GHz and retail review 6 GHz association prove 6E. Regional restrictions remain.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker Bluetooth 5.2, LE Audio footnote requires software update. Future feature promise is not a recorded current-codec assertion.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only actual maker wireless LDAC/aptX Adaptive. File/container codecs and generic Snapdragon Lossless capability excluded.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 (5 Gbps)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026DeX page 96 explicitly permits USB-C to HDMI external display.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Explicit maker wired DisplayPort 4K 60 via Type-C or USB-C HDMI adapter, separately sold. Wireless Cast is distinct.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Side button2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Shutter button2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

Linear vibration motor5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact S23 FE input section identifies a linear vibration motor.

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,370mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Exact rated minimum battery footnote, separate from typical.

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Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

4,500mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy S23 FE

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22
Audio playback	69

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up to 22 hours wireless video playback and 69 hours wireless audio playback, as named in exact maker table. Not a mixed-use test.

BSony Xperia 1 IV

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

USB Power Delivery 3.0, PPS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Expanded maker footnote explicitly PD 3.0 and PPS. Headline 5000 mAh is not classified as typical/rated, so both capacities omitted. Recommended 30 W adapter does not establish formal maximum handset input. Advertised 50% in 30 minutes lacks an explicit empty starting level in checked launch, so charge_time_0_50_min omitted.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model layout and battery section identify wireless charging coil.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Qi and Battery Share. Numerical wireless or reverse output power not found. Battery endurance life-cycle wording is not runtime.

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Qi1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Adapter sold separately. No unverified regional promotional charger added to retail box.

No3Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sonys-new-xperia-1-iv-is-a-powerhouse-in-content-creation-with-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-and-moreRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly no charger or USB cable accessories. Regional preorder giveaways and optional chargers not in factory box. Notebookcheck USB cable included sentence conflicts and is not used.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,601points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major, exact European 8 GB/128 GB Exynos. Original minor and precise firmware build unstated, current 6.7 chart heading is not historical proof. Android 14/One UI 6.0 during review, exact firmware build unstated.

1,237points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original August 2022 European 12 GB/256 GB Android 12 unit. Geekbench 5-series single 1237, not cross-version 6. Exact firmware, mode and patch version unstated. Current shared table heading 5.5 does not establish the original run minor version, which remains unproved.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

3,938points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test as single-core.

3,489points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original reference, Geekbench 5-series multi 3489. Current shared table heading 5.5 does not establish the original run minor version, which remains unproved.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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2,073points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original ordinary WLE 2073, not Unlimited 2038 or 62.5% stress stability. Exact test version/mode unstated.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,124,908points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total, exact European 8 GB/128 GB Exynos. Firmware build unstated. Android 14/One UI 6.0 during review, exact firmware build unstated.

692,924points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original reference, AnTuTu v9 total 692924. Low result retained, not overwritten by SoC average 928953. Patch/mode unstated.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,367nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB Exynos unit. APL18 balanced bright/dark pattern, automatic brightness sensor enabled. Android 14/One UI 6.0 during review. Precise firmware build unstated.

909nits4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original full-white display grid maximum 909 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 3. Average 897.3 and center 890 and APL18 870 are distinct. Auto/manual state not independently attached to grid maximum. Flicker varies 161-481 Hz, so unqualified scalar PWM omitted. Continuous web/video runtime not mixed-active endurance.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker generic HAC, region-dependent. No M/T class or ASHA inferred.

In the box

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In the box

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Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S711BZADEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S711BZADEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page. Older storefront overview URLs may redirect.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original exact UK 256 GB technical specifications fully opened and read in ordinary native Chrome, including expanded footnotes. Text-engine initial open succeeded, later reopens timed out and ordinary shell returned access denial. No denial bypass or protected retrieval used. This is hardware information, not current stock.

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-S711BZADEUB. Current live manufacturer specification feed.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original full maker technical sheet and original 217-page full Help Guide read. Standalone original technical PDF not found in bounded maker/support/press search.

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdf8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202310/20231005144042026/SM-S711B_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230829.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU English guide, B/DS model listed on cover.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 217-page full Help Guide expressly XQ-CT54/XQ-CT62/XQ-CT72. Only European CT54 retained. No exact numeric EU SAR document found and no pre-2025 EPREL record assumed.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-IV-review-The-first-smartphone-with-real-optical-zoom-4K-OLED-jack.639206.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original expressly Sony 24-month warranty in Germany for retained reference. Only DE warranty-market scope, not statutory rights or every region.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.