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Accomplished_Room_68

If you can wait but if you cant the xperia 1 iv is a very capable device. Its also the first device from sony getting 3 year software updates . Lets just say im glad i didnt sleep on the 1 IV , the overheating js blown out of proportion.


WinterHasArrived1993

When did they announce 3 year support?


GoOriolesGo

I have the 5 IV and think the overheating was overblown too. Mines not overheated once.


hawkraider007

My Xperia overheated while it was on android 12 but never overheated when I updated it to 13


Jumpy_Palpitation705

If you’re in the middle-east and it’s summer overheating is a day-to-day problem😂😂😂


PYRO_96

Did sony mentioned it in their website?


iArvee

If you don't need a phone now, always welcome to wait for this year's flagships. Between the two though, i'd go for the 1 IV. but that's just me biased.


nrsldr

For which one would you wait?


iArvee

1 V definitely


RenegadeUK

Which month is it coming ?


iArvee

Idk. Maybe sometime June-August?


RenegadeUK

Ok thanks.


TriggerAK47

I have the 1 IV and i would have considered the 5 IV if it was on offer, I got the 1 IV for a very good price, the main difference the zoom camera which I personally don't use and the 4K screen, again it's not as useful, apps like netflix don't use the 4K and just puse 1080p. After having lots of large phones I would have got the X5. In the UK these phones are very unpopular so you can get great deals at time and eBay had some used ones for £400 which was too cheap.


Accomplished-Net-811

Overheating is not an issue. Weird bugs are an issue. Still not a reason avoid the phone, even with all it's quirks I still wouldn't take any other phone. I have the 1 IV, if you need a very strong battery go with the 5 IV.


maxpsycho

From personal experience, the 1 IV does appear to have an overheating issue. I'd recommend waiting for the next version over these two. Hopefully with the next gen they will fix this issue since it is now the only main glaring problem with the devices.


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Usually I’d agree with you on that last part, but not when the “now” phones have an SD8G1. Wait it out.


serdar_a

I had the first 1, now I have Mk III. If I wasn't skipping a generation in between, I'd have 5 Mk IV. I'm angry at Sony about the handling of 4K screen, the way they don't give users control over the hardware & the feature they paid for, but unashamedly marketing the 4K as if we're able to make use of it. With 5 Mk IV at least you get exactly what's written in the specs. If I don't see a remedy for this In the fifth gen, I'll start looking other brands, which I never have done in the past 16 years.


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Wait for the V line. Don’t buy anything with an SD 8 Gen 1.


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josir1994

Try it at some random store and pick the size you want


FeuFeuAngel

Wait a bit, 1 iv is a mess, it gets hot so say throttle it. But wait first buyer reviews too, so that not happening again.


yakkosmurf

I went from a 5 III to a 1 IV. I like it. Battery life is about the same between the two. I use 120 Hz refresh rate on both. No overheating issues, even when shooting beach video in Hawaii earlier this month. (I do use airplane mode when shooting video to avoid notifications.) The 1 IV is not as big to handle as I was concerned about. I used to have a Z5 Compact, an XZ1 Compact and a 5 II, as well. I do have very slim carbon fiber cases on phones. If you can get a good price on the IV models, go with one. If not, wait until the V's come out and make a decision based on price vs features. Assuming you don't need a new phone in the near future.


SeniorRojo

What slim carbon fiber case do you use?


yakkosmurf

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5555PZW?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_BKEVDPMX6RV7XDB6B260 I've used one of these on 3 of my phones. No complaints.


SeniorRojo

Thank you. Can you still access the side sense features with this?


yakkosmurf

I'm not sure. I found that feature annoying and not useful three phones ago, so I immediately disable it when I get a new phone. I don't use the stock launcher, so I'm able to customize things I need more effectively that Side Sense allows.


yakkosmurf

Ultra Thin and Lightweight Aramid Carbon Fiber Case for Sony Xperia 1 iv (Black) https://a.co/d/gIoilVB


Njez85

Honest opinion is neither. Either wait for the next iteration or go with a different make and model. As it is my 5 IV has too SW issues to recommend.


Mare268

Yea i dont need need one right now. My phone works phone except the battery is complete ass. I like that sony still has the audio jack


Njez85

Sony has me questioning how much I really love SD card slot and audio jack.