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Xperia PRO-I

Q: What are the cons of Sony Xperia PRO-I — 1-inch Sensor Professional Camera Smartphone Review?

Very expensive professional retail price tag , Lacks wireless charging support , Bulky camera module housing

Q: How much does Sony Xperia PRO-I — 1-inch Sensor Professional Camera Smartphone Review cost?

The Sony Xperia PRO-I — 1-inch Sensor Professional Camera Smartphone Review is priced at $1,599 – $1,799.

Sony Xperia PRO-I — 1-inch Sensor Professional Camera Smartphone Review

Display 1644 x 3840 pixels 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)

Camera 1080p at 30fps with 5-axis gyro-...

Performance Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5...

Battery 30W USB Power Delivery fast char...

Expert Score

4.4

90% Confidence

Community Score

3.7

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.4

88% Confidence

Final Score

4.2

88% Confidence

Storage

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Color

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Overall hardware score: 89/100 — professional camera hardware with a 1-inch sensor and Alpha-derived software suites, balanced against a steep price tag.

Performance Excellent

Snapdragon 888 5G delivers fast execution speeds...

Display Excellent

Stunning 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display with...

Camera Excellent

Unrivaled 1-inch sensor main camera with ZEISS T...

Battery Great

4500 mAh battery offers moderate day-to-day long...

Gaming Excellent

Adreno 660 handles high-end gaming alongside Gam...

AI Great

Real-time Eye AF and continuous tracking powered...

Security Excellent

Responsive side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Value for Money Good

Extremely high price point aimed squarely at pro...

Design Excellent

Industrial frosted glass back with textured alum...

Repairability Good

Complex internal camera module structure require...

Software Support Great

Upgraded up to Android 13 with specialized alpha...

Connectivity Excellent

5G network capability, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a...

Audio Excellent

Full-stage stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 360 Re...

Durability Excellent

IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance with Gorilla...

Charging Great

30W USB Power Delivery fast charging support (no...

Specifications

Display 4

Size 6.5 inches

Type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020

Resolution 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Processor 3

Chipset Key Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU Key Adreno 660

Memory 2

RAM Key 12GB

Type LPDDR5

Storage 3

Internal 512GB

Expandable microSDXC up to 1TB (uses shared SIM slot)

Standard UFS 3.1

Battery 2

Capacity 4500 mAh non-removable

Wired charging 30W USB Power Delivery fast charging (50% in 30 min)

Camera 4

Main 12 MP, f/2.0-4.0, 24mm, 1.0"-type Exmor RS sensor, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

Telephoto 12 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, 1/2.9", PDAF, 2x optical zoom, OIS

Ultra Wide 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF

Depth 0.3 MP, TOF 3D depth sensor

Front Camera 2

Sensor 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 1/4.0"

Video 1080p at 30fps with 5-axis gyro-EIS

Video 1

Max resolution 4K at 24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Connectivity 4

Network 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Bluetooth 5.2, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort video output

Sensors 1

Fingerprint Side-mounted capacitive

Dimensions 3

Height 166.0 mm

Width 72.0 mm

Depth 8.9 mm

Weight 1

Weight 211 g

Materials 3

Frame Key Aluminum frame with textured grip rails

Back Frosted glass back

Water resistance IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant

Colors 1

Options Frosted Black

Operating System 1

OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 13

Expert Review

By Mutwassim

Design

The Sony Xperia PRO-I features a rugged frosted glass back panel, ridged aluminum side rails for enhanced grip, and a dedicated physical shutter button with a textured camera finish.

Display

It packs an uninterrupted 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with a 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor and 12GB RAM, delivering dependable execution for resource-heavy media workflows.

Gaming

Adreno 660 graphics and Game Enhancer tools provide smooth mobile gaming performance.

Camera

Equipped with a triple 12MP camera array headlined by a 1-inch Exmor RS main sensor with mechanical dual aperture (f/2.0-f/4.0), ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, 24mm wide lens, 50mm telephoto, and 16mm ultra-wide lenses.

Battery

The 4500 mAh battery delivers moderate day-to-day longevity supported by 30W USB Power Delivery charging.

Software

Runs Android with Sony's specialized professional software suites, including Photography Pro, Videography Pro, and Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta.

Ai

Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, continuous tracking, and sensor-driven calculations operate at 60 times per second.

Pros

Massive 1.0-type Exmor RS sensor with mechanical dual aperture (f/2.0-f/4.0)
Stunning 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz notch-free display
Alpha-derived Photography Pro and Videography Pro software suites
Retains dedicated 3.5mm audio jack and microSDXC storage expansion
Robust IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance

Cons

Very expensive professional retail price tag
Lacks wireless charging support
Bulky camera module housing

The Sony Xperia PRO-I is built for professional creators, integrating a modified 1-inch Exmor RS image sensor with a mechanical dual aperture (f/2.0-f/4.0), professional Alpha-derived Photography Pro and Videography Pro interfaces, a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz screen, and a 3.5mm audio jack with dedicated hardware shutter buttons.

Verdict

The Sony Xperia PRO-I stands as a pioneering professional camera-first smartphone built for serious visual storytellers.

Final: 4.2/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Flagship

Product Intelligence

1.0-type Exmor RS Image Sensor with ZEISS T* Coating Mechanical Dual Aperture (f/2.0 and f/4.0) 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Display Alpha-Derived Photography Pro and Videography Pro Interfaces Retained 3.5mm Headphone Jack and MicroSDXC Expansion Slot

Who Should Buy

Professional videographers, mobile content creators, photography enthusiasts, and Sony Alpha camera owners looking for a companion device with manual pro controls.