Sony is swinging back hard in the Android market with the new Sony Xperia Pro-I. Their new flagship focuses photography and videography with its BIONZ X imaging processor, 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor, and Zeiss T* lenses.
Its Exmor RS image sensor allows for 12-bit RAW and dual aperture f/2.0 and f/4.0 aperture for its main 12MP camera. The new sensor also promises better photography and videography quality from the smartphone, which was a main highlight of their range of Alpha cameras.
A lot of camera-centric features have found their way on the Sony Xperia Pro-I. This includes 315 phase-detection AF points, real-time tracking and Eye Autofocus, 20fps burst, and an anti-distortion shutter. Its cameras can also record 4K at 120fps with up to 5x slow motion
Those who see its potential as a vlogging smartphone will be pleased to know that Sony is launching a Vlog monitor: a 3.5-inch 1280 x 720 screen that can be magnetically attached to the smartphone.
Sony Xperia Pro-I Specifications
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Screen | 6.5-inch OLED, 3840 x 1644, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| RAM | 12GB |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Rear Camera | 12MP f/2.0 – f/4.0 24mm Main, 12MP f/2.2 16mm Ultrawide, 12MP f/2.4 50mm Telephoto |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 |
| Storage | 512GB, expandable via MicroSD |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 5G |
| Connectivity | Dual-Band WiFi 802..1ax, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 3.5mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, 30W Fast Charging |
| Others | Fingerprint Scanner, up to IP68 Dust and Water Resistance, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Qualcomm aptX HD Audio, Gorilla Glass 6 Rear |
| Colors | Black |
Sony Xperia Pro-I Price and Availability
The Sony Xperia Pro-I will be available in the United States starting December 2021 for USD 1,799 (PhP 90,000) while its Vlog Monitor accessory is priced at around USD 200. Pre-orders will begin on October 28, 2021.
Local pricing and availability are yet to be announced in the Philippines.
