At $1,599.99 in the US (on pre-order) or £1,299 in the UK (available now), Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 IV is beyond the budget of many smartphone buyers. On paper it has some impressive specifications, including a 4K OLED screen with Sony’s signature 21:9 aspect ratio (which it says is ideal for gamers), a true optical 85-125mm telephoto camera, and the ability to record 4K video at 120fps. At the price, this phone needs to be not only good, but also excellent, across the board. How does it shape up?
