As expected, Sony has just announced a new mobile to complete its range of professional mobiles. It is new Sony Xperia PRO-I, with the image “I”. The camera is the main protagonist, as it includes a one-inch sensor signed by Zeiss.
Until now, the rest of the Sony Xperia Pro phones have been more or less a Sony Xperia 1 with a few additions, but in the Sony Xperia PRO-I, the company threw all the meat on the grill for attract photographers and video enthusiasts. Sony has nicknamed this device as The camera, and with reasons.
Sony Xperia PRO-I tech. Sheet
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Sony Xperia PRO-I |
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Filter |
6.5 “OLED |
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Dimensions and weight |
166 x 72 x 8.9 mm. |
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Processor |
Snapdragon 888 |
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RAM |
12 GB |
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Storage room |
512 GB |
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Front camera |
8 megapixel f / 2.0 |
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Rear camera |
12 MP f / 2.0-f / 4.0 1 ” 24 mm |
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Drums |
4,500 mAh |
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Operating system |
Android 11 |
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Connectivity |
5G |
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Others |
fingerprint reader |
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Price |
1,799 dollars |
Half mobile, half camera
The Sony Xperia PRO-I is a mobile for taking photos and recording videos in a professional way. It has for this a triple camera with 12 megapixel sensors, including the one-inch main sensor.
This Exmor RS 1.0 type sensor features variable opening f / 2.0-f / 4.0, with a 24mm lens signed Zeiss. Among the possibilities of the Sony Xperia PRO-I are Eye AF and mobile focus (also when recording video) and a professional mode in the camera app that has earned its name, with options similar to those that the ‘one would find in a reflex camera.
To support photography, the Sony Xperia PRO-I includes another 12-megapixel sensor with a 16mm f / 2.2 aperture and a third 12-megapixel 50mm f / 2.4 sensor. As if that weren’t enough, there is a iTOF 3D sensor to help with concentration. The front camera is 8 megapixel f / 2.0.
Beyond its capabilities to capture images, the Sony Xperia PRO-I has a design similar to the rest of the home terminals, with an OLED screen of 6.5 inches with 4K resolution, HDR, 120Hz refresh rate and a touch response speed of up to 240 Hz. The front camera is as usual in the upper frame.
The power of the Xperia PRO-I is provided by the Snapdragon 888, which is well accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage which can be expanded using a MicroSD card. The terminal has IPX5 / IPX8 water protection and IP6X dust protection and is well matched with connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and minijack, as well as a dedicated button to use as a trigger.
The autonomy of the terminal is nourished by the 4,500 mAh battery with fast charge. Although it is a professional mobile, it can also be used for gaming, with a game optimizer, support for PS Remote Play and DualShock 4, and the extended touch response speed of 240Hz.
Sony Xperia PRO-I versions and prices
The new Sony Xperia PRO-I will be marketed in early December in Europe for 1,799 dollars in countries like UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands, with a unique memory and storage configuration.
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