Sony Xperia PRO Smartphone
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Sony Xperia PRO is a professional smartphone designed for photographers and videographers. Its calling card is the unique HDMI input port that allows the user to tether to their Sony Alpha cameras as an external monitor and for live streaming.
Additional wireless connectivity offered by the Xperia PRO further allows the photographer to upload their shots on the cloud quickly.
While the Xperia PRO does not offer the most powerful internals, it is built tougher than most smartphones on the market today. Its construction resembles that of Sony's Alpha cameras, combining IP68 water and dust resistance with Gorilla Glass 6.
On its own, the Xperia PRO is also a photo / video tour de force. With three main rear cameras, the Xperia PRO is able to burst at 20fps with continuous autofocus and auto exposure, including Eye AF. These cameras use sensors notably larger than it is usually the case with smartphones, and they are aided with ZEISS lenses.
As a phone, the Xperia PRO comes with essentially the same 6.5" OLED display found in the Xperia 1 III. It also offers a 3.5mm audio jack powered by a high-resolution DAC. There is also dual 5G connectivity.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Built-in cameras
- Fast mmWave connectivity
- Excellent battery life
- Bundled software
Cons
- Poor camera performance
What external reviewers found***
External score 51% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Beautiful OLED display
- Fantastic cameras
Cons
- Lousy connectivity
- Software issues
- Software bugs
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C 3.1 Gen1 + HDMI micro (Type D) + 3.5mm Headphone jack
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Battery | Capacity
4000 mAh
Camera | Front
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 24mm, 1/4", 1.12µm
Camera | Rear | Depth
0.3 MP, TOF 3D
Camera | Rear | Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide
12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm, 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF
Camera | Rear | Wide
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.7", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Colors
Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Speakers
Stereo
Dimensions
Bezels
76.0% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
10.2 mm / 0.4 inch
Size | Height
170.2 mm / 6.7 inch
Size | Width
76.2 mm / 3.0 inch
Weight
225 g / 7.94 oz
Display
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Color Depth
10-bit (1B colors)
Display Diagonal
6.5 inch
Display Type
OLED
Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
643 ppi
Refresh Rate
120Hz @ FHD / 60Hz @ 4K
Resolution
3840 x 1644
Function
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform
Fast Charging
21W
GPS
A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)
Graphics
Adreno 650
Operating System
Android 11
Processor
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
Sensor
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum
SIM
2x Nano 5G
Video Recording | Front
FHD 30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Video Recording | Rear
4K 60fps / FHD 120fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Weather Resistance
IP65 / IP68 dust/water resistant
Wireless Charging
Yes
Performance
Memory | Capacity
12 GB
Storage
512 GB UFS 3 + microSD
Production
Debut
2021-Q1
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pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 51%In good light, the Xperia PRO can take a gorgeous shot. All of our test photos were crisp with excellent depth of field. The Xperia PRO ships with Android 10 with Xperia UI. Lousy connectivity and software make it a poor choice for professionals or even casual users.
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Pros
- Beautiful OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Fantastic cameras
Cons
- Software issues
- Lousy connectivity
- Software bugs
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References
- ^ Sony Xperia PRO Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-xperia-pro. 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
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